Summary Video game franchises generally stick within one main genre. Whether it be first-person shooters, fighters, or role-playing games, most fans prefer that their favorite franchises not change genres too often.If a game franchise does experiment with other genres, it’s usually in lesser-known one-offs rather than in main games. RELATED:Forgotten Video Game Genres We’d Love To See Return Still, there are times when video game franchises take a risk and make a sudden shift in genres despite potentially alienating their core audience....

Fresh off of releasingSpider-man: Miles Morales, Sony first party studio Insomniac Games is now only a couple of months away from its newest PlayStation 5 title,Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart. Revealed last year duringthe PS5 reveal event, the latest game in this long running franchise takes the dynamic duo on a new, stand-alone journey. The big feature for this adventure is the ability to jump through different worlds across multiple realities....

Overwatch 2is quickly approaching, and players have wasted no time pondering what changes could come with the sequel’s arrival. Whilereworks for certainOverwatchheroesare often at the top of the list when it comes to requests, one aspect of the game that could use some changes is the Role Queue system. While Blizzard certainly had good intentions with the introduction of the updated matchmaking mechanic, it has come with some negative effects as well....

The announcement ofSonic Originswas seen as Sega delivering a love letter to fans. The reissue of the originalSonic the Hedgehog,Sonic CD,Sonic the Hedgehog 2, andSonic the Hedgehog 3 & Knucklesis something that fans have been requesting for a very long time, after all. That excitement has since been tinged with frustration, however. Sega has since confirmed the various launch editions ofSonic Origins, revealing a variety of unforeseen pre-order content, DLC, and further monetization....

Summary After the massive success ofAnimal Crossing: New Horizons, fans of the series are eagerly awaiting to see how Nintendo follows up. Unfortunately, a recent rumor suggests that the nextAnimal Crossinggame isn’t planned to be released until 2026, potentially creating a six-year gap betweenAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsand the next entry in the series. While theAnimal Crossingcontent drought might continue for longer than some fans might be expecting, the rumored 2026 release window for this next title will hopefully result in a better overall experience....

The release of Windows 11 hasn’t necessarily been the success that Microsoft wanted. While the launch of Windows 11 saw a significant amount of PC users upgrade their operating system, months later, that increase slowed to a crawl. Around 20% ofWindowsusers overall have made the step to use Windows 11. Yet despite the slow uptake for Windows 11, Microsoft appears to be moving forward toward future iterations of the OS.Windows 12may even be appearing faster than most would expect....

For this year’s April Fools' Day shenanigans, severalWorld of WarcraftandFinal Fantasy 14players took to social media to share jokes and reference each game’s plots while swapping the context of one another. Given thatWorld of Warcraftinspired the current iteration ofFinal Fantasy 14, and howWorld of Warcraftlost some of its players toFinal Fantasy 14, the community collaboration came at an excellent time for both games. RELATED:World of Warcraft Reveals April Trading Post Rewards On Reddit, both the r/ffxiv and r/wow subreddits swapped headers, logos, and descriptions for April Fools' Day as part of a collaboration between the two communities....

Summary ALegend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomplayer has used the Ultrahand ability to make the ideal Silver Bokoblin killing machine.Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomplayers have utilized the Fuse and Ultrahand abilities to make unique creations since the game launched, and this may be the most helpful for defeating Silver Bokoblins. The addition of Fuse and Ultrahand has madeZelda: Tears of the Kingdomeven more replayable than its predecessor. Among the impressiveZelda: Tears of the Kingdombuilds shared so far are Onix fromPokemon, multiple mechs and vehicles, a fire-breathing dragon, andRathian fromMonster Hunter....

The latest big money event hosted by popular content creator MrBeast has finished, and the winner walked away from an intense game ofAmong Uswith a $100,000 grand prize. In a tournament filled withpro-level players like Sykkuno, as well as the usual suspects of popular gaming YouTubers, the added prize money raised the stakes beyond what even the biggestAmong Usfans are used to. This kind of event isn’t uncommon for Jimmy “MrBeast” Donaldson, as the YouTuber has built a brand on hosting tournaments and challenges with cash stacks on the line....

A newSonic the Hedgehoggame was recently announced by Sega in a livestream. The stream ended with a 30-second teaser showing Sonic running through a forest and his feet were all lit up with graphic effects. This tiny teaser has triggered an influx offan enthusiasmand skepticism. RELATED:All Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Rumors for the Last Two DLC Characters Like all things on the internet, there has also been a flood of leaks, rumors, and ideas about what the heck the game could be like and about....

Yesterday,Alan Wake’s IP had a special anniversary update from Remedy Entertainment. In this update,Remedy announcedAlan Wake Remasteredwill release on Nintendo Switch. Further, the developer touched a bit upon development for its highly anticipatedAlan Wake 2, which was announced at Geoff Keighley’s Game Awards last December. In the special anniversary update, Vida Starcevic, Senior Community Manager at Remedy, interviewed Creative Director Sam Lake as well as both halves ofAlan Wake’s titular character, motion-capture actor Ilkka Villi and voice actor Matthew Porretta....

Ever since the most recent entry in theAnimal Crossingfranchise debuted over a week ago, it has quickly become a lens for many to enjoy social gatherings during the period of self-quarantine brought about by the Coronavirus. Some have hadwedding ceremonies on the game, others have simulated graduation, while most have simply spent time with their friends by hanging out on their virtual islands. It seems some, however, are looking to simulate very specific recreational activities, with oneNew Horizonsowner setting up a community event where players can gamble on a notorious child’s party game....

Ant-Manand the Wasp: Quantumaniais set to bring the MCU into a new phase, but that doesn’t mean Marvel Studios intends to spring all their ideas at once. According to producer Stephen Broussard, there are no plans to bring a Young Avengers project forward. Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumaniawill reportedly set up future phases of the MCU. This time around, Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) is goingface off against a bigger threat than Thanos: Kang (Jonathan Majors)....