Nintendo’s lineage ofSuper Mariogames and FromSoftware’s collection of soulsborne titles are about as different as two series can possibly be. One is a bright, colorful cornerstone of early console gaming heralded for its approachability, while the other consists of brutal dark fantasy adventures that demand players overcome steep learning curves. However, one creative Reddit user put their artistic talents to the test, showcasing that, despite the apparent disparity,Super MarioandElden Ring, FromSoftware’s latest effort, share more similarities than one might assume....

Back when Bethesda unveiledThe Elder Scrolls 6teaser trailer at E3 2018, the studio was fairly forthcoming about the fact that the next installment in the beloved RPG franchise is still years away from release. Nowadays, some fans are becoming a bit disillusioned with the wait, with one of them recently taking online to voice their frustration after completing a lengthy military contract while waiting forThe Elder Scrolls 6to come out....

Far Cry 5remains to be one of Ubisoft’s most creative games to date, as the action-adventure video game allows players to create maps from scratch and then share the results online for others to explore. From full-scale reproductions ofCall of Duty’siconic map Nuketown to aFar Cry 5version ofCS:GO’sDust, gamers have had the chance to play some of the most inventive user-made maps around. However, one creative gamer aims to transport a life-like version of New York City during Christmas toFar Cry 5....

In the absence of anAssassin’s Creedtitle,Far Cry 6is arguably Ubisoft’s biggest game of 2021next toRiders Republic. It tasks the players with taking part in another revolutionary setting fighting as a one-person army to back the country of Yara. This time it’s through the eyes of Dani,a male or female character of their choosing. The fictional island of Yara has a lot in common with Cuba in terms of its setting, colors, and of course a dictatorship....

Every year, the team at EA Sports tries to reflect the players that have taken a major step with their play throughout the season with a rating upgrade. It is common for young players to se their numbers improve drastically from one year’s entry to the next. These massive upgrades usually come with a higher potential, which makes these players very interesting choices for Career Mode. The changes betweenFIFA 23andEA FC 24feature eleven players whose ranking has improved by double digits....

Summary During its annual 14-hour broadcast,Final Fantasy 14revealed some amazing game statistics collected over the last decade. From the combined length of cutscenes to the total weight of MateriaFinal Fantasy 14players have melded, these stats show just how popular the critically-acclaimed MMORPG has become. The 14-hour broadcast is a near-annual tradition thatFinal Fantasy 14has done for most of its lifespan. This year’s livestream also included the 80th Live Letter from the Producer, which was primarily focused on the graphics update andbenchmark forFinal Fantasy 14: Dawntrail....

After months of anticipation,The Flash’sfirst trailer was revealed ahead of the Super Bowl, and judging from fans’ early impressions it looks like this DC adventure will be well worth the wait for all the Barry Allens, Bruce Waynes and a few unexpected guests. Despite Michael Keaton’s involvement inThe Flashbeing confirmed since the movie’s early stages, this preview teases he will have a big role in much of the film’s action, thus confirming any suspicions coming from this week’s poster reveal where the fastest man alive can be seen standing alone in his Batcave....

Summary Furiosa: A Mad Max Sagais a film almost a decade in the making by franchise mastermind George Miller, featuring a whole slew of ideas developed even before 2015’sMad Max: Fury Road.As the famous Australian director’s plans for the series evolved, many of these ideas were retooled for different projects, ranging from a live action TV series to an animated feature. Amazingly, however, much of the material that would be featured in the final film made its appearance in one such project; theMad Maxgame from 2015, developed by Avalanche Studios....

Summary It’s been an interesting few months forCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. In a year when fans were expecting Activision to finally take a little break from its non-stop military shooter money-maker,Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3was awkwardly announced in August 2023, and was soon followed by a full gameplay reveal in October that left fans divided. No original 6v6 maps on launch and an overreliance on nostalgia were two major criticisms ofModern Warfare 3right out of the gate, and that was unfortunately just scratching the surface of the full experience....

A recent study suggests that bots on multiple social media platforms attempted to drive up GameStop’s stock by posting memes encouraging people to buy shares. GameStop’s stocks soared to record-breaking heights at the end of Januarywhen a group of investors from the r/WallStreetBets subreddit organized to squeeze the hedge funds that were betting against the company. The incident stoked fear over the stability of the stock market and sparked an ongoing investigation by congress....

The Royal Bow is part of the Royal weapon series, a set that is geared towards the Crit stat, which is sometimes considered underrated in theGenshin Impactcommunity. While mostweapons inGenshin Impactcan be won from the gachaand others can be crafted at the Blacksmith’s, a viable way for F2P players to get their hands on formidable weapons, some can only be found in Paimon’s Bargains. Each month, Paimon’s Bargains puts up a number of rare items on rotation, such as four-star characters, as well as some resources that can be exchanged for Starglitter and Stardust....

Summary Arrowhead Games Studios releases update 1.000.304 forHelldivers 2, which makes a number of big fixes to ongoing bugs and game crashes. It’s has been a rollercoaster ride forHelldivers 2since it launched back in February. The online co-op shooter experienced unprecedented sales, which, in turn, caused the game’s servers to break down, preventing players from logging in or causing errors during gameplay. Thankfully, Arrowhead managed to stabilize the game and since then, it has continued to grow, becoming Sony’s fastest selling PlayStation game ever....

Assassin’s Creed Valhallais available to fans now across every platform out there, from current to next-gen consoles. In fact,Assassin’s Creed Valhalla’s launch was the biggestfor the franchise, perhaps due to the appeal of the viking setting and the advent of consoles. WithAssassin’s Creed Valhalla’s Season Pass, the adventuring doesn’t end when players see credits roll. There’s plenty to do in the world now, and when locations like Ireland are added to the game via DLC....