UPDATE: This post has been updated to clarify that the lawsuit was filed by Robert Kirkman LLC. and Skybound Entertainment and that Robert Kirkman is the sole creator of The Walking Dead IP. The Walking Deadcreator Robert Kirkman and his company Skybound Entertainment has filed a lawsuit against a video game developer for allegedly failing to pay him as part of a deal. Disruptor Beam released a mobile game inThe Walking Deadseries after striking a deal with Kirkman in 2014....

With Xbox fans awaiting the next main IP for the console, many look forward to Bethesda’sStarfieldas the piece to the puzzle. This was previously due to release late in the year butwas eventually delayed to the first half of 2023, and with no set date in line, questions continue to surface regarding when fans will be able to get their hands on the title. Related:Potential Leak Showcases Starfield Release Date Whilst the chances of another delay are certainly possible, the good news for players is that developers will have much more time to be able to polish and push the title to its full potential as an RPG....

While vaccines and a gradual reopening in certain parts of the world may make it feel as if the pandemic is over, COVID-19 continues to be a serious threat. Point in case: filming onWarner Bros.‘Wonkaprequel has been halted due to one of the film’s stars testing positive for COVID-19. Wonka, a prequel to Roald Dahl’s 1964 beloved classic novelCharlie and the Chocolate Factory,will be directed by Paul King, who is known for his work on critically acclaimed children’s filmsPaddingtonandPaddington 2....

Summary Warner Bros.may be updating its patented Nemesis System to allow players to form their own NPC factions and followers to help them in battle.Warner Bros-owned developer Monolith Productions first introduced the Nemesis System in 2014’sMiddle-earth: Shadow of Mordor, which featured enemies that reacted to and remembered the player’s actions, resulting in more personal rivalries and relationships with Orc foes that all had unique names and behavioral patterns. The Nemesis System would be expanded upon in the 2017 sequelMiddle-earth: Shadow of War, with the player able to recruit their former foes to their cause or drive them into a deeper rivalry after besting them in combat....

In January, Microsoft revealed its plans to acquire Activision Blizzard, one of the biggest publishers in the gaming world. The acquisition has a hefty $68.7 billion price tag attached to it, and once the acquisition is finalized, Microsoft will be the third-largest gaming company by revenue, with only Sony and Tencent ahead of it. Microsoft seems to be on a spending spree, becausethe Activision Blizzard acquisitioncomes after its acquisition of ZeniMax Media in 2021....

Wild Hearts,like many of today’s games, has an extensive upgrade path for each of its weapons. As players make their way throughWild Hearts’familiar tree diagram, they will likely ask themselves a common question: where are these upgrade materials that are needed to create this amazing weapon? The routine that follows is almost always the same: come across a boss or enemy that seems impossible to beat, run in circles looking for materials to upgrade gear, then freak out - when they probably should just push forward in the story....

Summary Blizzard Entertainment has officially confirmedWorld of Warcraft: Cataclysm Classicat this year’s BlizzCon, as Holly Longdale,World of Warcraft’s current executive producer, addressed the stage to reveal the upcoming expansion forWorld of Warcraft Classic.Cataclysm Classicis currently slated to release in the first half of 2024, as the currentWrath of the Lich Kingprogression servers will transform intoCataclysmera servers. Even though the current version ofWorld of Warcraftis enjoyed by millions of players, there was still a huge number of nostalgicWarcraftveterans who longed for the classic version of the game, wanting to re-experience the content and gameplay that originally captivated them....

Summary One craftyThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomplayer has built one of the game’s most potent weapons using a variety of Zonai devices. Since its release earlier this year,Tears of the Kingdomquickly became a game that encouraged players to experiment with the highly adaptable sandbox. As a result, players have come up with several ways to not only explore the vast world of Hyrule but also to take on some of theTears of the Kingdom’s most challenging foes, such as the towering Boss Bokoblins....

Fire Emblemhas brought tons of strongly written and likable characters that still stand the test of time. Characters likeHector,Lucina,Sigurd, and many others have made impacts on the fans for their gameplay and, in some cases, their characteristics. Related:Top Ten Worst People Playable In Fire Emblem History However, there are some characters who have a reputation that makes them very unlikable. Few of them have redeeming qualities, but they are mostly despised for a variety of reasons....

The best video game characters manage to last the test of time. While some of the most famous ones have been largely mute, likeThe Legend of Zelda’s Link orHalf-Life’s Gordon Freeman, a good vocal performance can go a long way in defining the character. Related:Game Characters That Have Had Multiple Voice Actors While somevoice actorshave made their characters iconic, they haven’t always played the character. For one reason or another, they’ve had alternate versions that required a different performer in the booth....

WithAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsbeing a smash hit all over the world, there’s plenty of collectibles and merchandise based off the franchise available for sale. Amiibo, accessories, clothing, and evenAnimal CrossingBuild-a-Bearcharacters are available. However, with nearly 400Animal Crossingvillagers for players to see take up residences in their town, there’s many favorites out there that haven’t received much in the way of merchandise. Such was the case with one young player’s favorite character, Sprocket, but his mom had the situation under control....

Summary Team Asobi creative director Nicholas Doucet recently commented on the possibility of future games in theAstro Botseries, hinting that the franchise could potentially move away from a focus on PlayStation history. Fans were incredibly pleased with the initial trailer for the upcoming sequel toAstro’s Playroom, with many happy to see all thePlayStation franchises represented inAstro Bot. However, Team Asobi is not ruling out the possibility of moving away from established PlayStation classics and instead focusing entirely on Astro himself....

When it comes to playingElder Scrolls Onlinemany will end up coming across a companion, particularly if they have access to Blackwood or the recently released High Isle. However, there are now four different companions to choose from, which only makes that selection so much harder. RELATED:Everything You Need To Know Before Starting The Elder Scrolls Online Thankfully, each character is unique and they all have their strengths and weaknesses. It’s worth mentioning that, despite those strengths and weaknesses, these companions will work best based on the players' class and preferred playstyle....