Summary SomeStar Warsfans think Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy ruthlessly rules overthe franchisewith a beskar fist. As cool as that sounds, the truth is far more chill. At least, that’s what the case seems to be based on one upcoming movie. Despite still working onDeadpool 3, directorShawn Levy is already set to create aStar Warsmovie. That’s also on top of his time as a producer and director for Netflix’s huge hitStranger Things....

Shoulders of Giantsis Epic Game Store’s first big ‘timed-exclusive’ roguelite in 2023,alongside their free game of the month, and so far it seems to be one with a lot of promise and even more charm. In it, players control a Frog who also controls a Robot (named GERM). RELATED:The Most Relatable Introverts In Games So, by moving Frog, players are also moving GERM, which basically means they’re controlling two characters at once....

TheStar Warsfranchise is a cultural phenomenon the likes of which the world has rarely seen. Its reach has spread beyond the initial films into every corner of culture, including books, comics, TV shows, board games, and video games. From the initial arcade games in the 1980s to more recent offerings like the critically acclaimedStar Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, there has been a veritable feast ofStar Warsgames that fans have enjoyed for decades that have spanned multiple genres and platforms....

Summary ASuicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leagueplayer discovers a hidden reference to the popular character Peacemaker while exploring Metropolis, prompting many fans to wish that he was also part of the main roster. In large open world games such asSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, hidden Easter eggs are expected, especially being the next entry in the fan favoriteArkhamfranchise. Fans have already discovered a bunch, from aGotham Knights-inspired clothing store, to out of universe references to other franchises likeHalo....

While theHouse of the DeadRemakewas revealed a few years back, there is finally a bit more information slipping out about the game. While the game had beenconsidered a Nintendo Switch exclusive, it appears the game is coming to Google Stadia as well as the very least. It was actually three years ago that it was confirmed thatHouse of the DeadandHouse of the Dead 2remakes were confirmedto be in development. However, after the announcement that the games were coming, Developer MegaPixel Studio went a bit quiet when it came to the details....

Pokemon ScarletandVioletintroduce 107 new creatures, found throughout the open-world Paldea region. Some have already become hits among fans, including thethree adorable starter Pokemon. However, there are others that fans are much less enthused about. Although Game Freak probably won’t be letting fans design its Pokemon any time soon, it would be a good idea to host official fan-designedPokemoncontests to show off the creative ideas that players have come up with over the years....

Summary WithBioShock 4on the (distant) horizon, many fans of the franchise have speculated about the game’s setting, premise, and general approach to game design and structure. Time will tell exactly whatfeaturesBioShock 4will retainfrom the older entries in the series, but there is one important, foundational decision that holds a lot of potential: the decision to set the game in an open-world. Setting has always been a defining element of theBioShockseries. First taking place in deep-sea Rapture and later in sky-bound Columbia, the trilogy has always built its lore, intrigue, and plot around these dystopian, hidden civilizations....

Summary Despite being a relatively young event, with only two years under its belt, the long-term status of the Streamer Awards is currently looking rather uncertain. WhileTwitchstreamer QTCinderella’s memorable award show has done well to capture people’s attention, it hasn’t been without criticism. If the escalating tension around the spectacle continues, the odds of QTCinderella returning to host a fourthannual Streamer Awardsseem slim. As the Streamer Awards draw near, conversations around nominees and categories have become more prominent....

Summary The Legend of Zeldaseries is renowned for its inventive and memorable boss encounters. Since the inception of the critically acclaimed franchise in 1987, players have had to face a plethora of powerful opponents as the iconic green-clad hero, Link. However, even a series as celebrated asThe Legend of Zeldahas its shortcomingsin the boss battle department. Whether it be due to dull, uninspired gameplay,or simply bad design, there are some truly weakZeldabosses that fail to match the magnificence of the series' very best....

It’s at times like these when the cultural impact ofNarutoaround the globe really starts to sink in, as people from around the world cross international divides through fan-made tributes. One such tribute came on December 1, when Thiago Pantaleão, a queer Brazilian pop star, released a music video called “Konoha”, named after Konohagakure, the Hidden Leaf Village from the anime.It’s been a big year of celebration forNaruto; October 3 marked the 20th anniversary of the anime, whichStudio Pierrot celebrated with a 10-minute animated remakeof the show’s biggest moments....

Tron Identitydeveloper Bithell Games is creating a new story-driven adventure game set after the events of theTronmovies, opening up an interesting new storyline that is separate from its predecessors while retaining familiar lore. The game is not stuck on a single trajectory, andTron Identity’s developer has stressed the importance of its story having multiple endings. This should make it exciting to experience the unraveling mystery, and be a part in how it’s told....

Westworldmay have been cut short, but its actors are still receiving a payout from the show. According to a new report, the main cast of HBO’s former sci-fi show is still getting paid for the unproduced season 5. Westworldwas previously touted as one of HBO’s flagship shows. After diminishing viewership returns, however,Westworldwas canceled by HBO after 4 seasons. Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy, who co-created the series, had hoped for a fifth and final season to wrap up the storyline they had been crafting for the last few years....

Summary As we’ve come to better understand our universe, humanity is faced with a big question: Are we alone? Are there other civilizations out there? The theme of intelligent spacefaring civilizations existing outside of Earth goes back at least as far as H.G. Wells’The War of the Worlds, and have continued to be a favorite subject across various science fiction novels, movies, television shows, and video games. But the simple fact is we have no proof of aliens....