Since its creation in the late 1960s,Star Trekhas brought to the small screen a staggering amount ofincredible technology, and some of the best world building in sci-fi history. Almost every episode contains a rich plot, switching betweendeeply emotional dramato almost slapstick comedy.The Next Generationcontinued on from the good old days ofThe Original Serieswith a similar range of styles and themes between episodes. As with almost any show, some of them were great, and some of them were also terrible....

Summary Like many Bethesda titles before it,Starfieldboasts plenty of unorthodox solutions to standard gameplay, as one player shares a simple build on how characters can increase their carry capacity with no penalties whatsoever. Though having a cargo hold makesstorage inStarfieldeasy, especially if players upgrade it to account for contraband items, there’s still that addictive compulsion of a Bethesda sandbox to hoard items in one’s personal inventory as they go about collecting junk....

Summary A mod for the recently releasedSuper Mario Bros. Wonderreplaces one of its playable characters with Nintendo’s pink puffball hero, Kirby. The latest installment in the long-running franchise released earlier last week, and several fans have been falling in love with its gameplay and creativity. Highlights include the four player co-op mode, the multiple playable characters, and thenew power-ups present inSuper Mario Bros. Wonder. The playable characters in particular have been especially loved, as fan favorites like Princess Daisy finally got the chance to be playable for the first time in a mainline 2D platformer....

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildchanged things, not just for Nintendo, but across the industry. Nintendo’s willingness to reinvent a major franchise resounded with fans, with a 3D open-world structure helping provide newfound depth to theZeldaexperience. It’s no surprise that fans of Nintendo, and other game studios, are quick to request similar reinventions for other franchises. One Nintendo fan recently took the initiative and created their own mockup of an open-worldMariogame that’s been well-received by other fans....

With so much hype surrounding the imminent release ofResident Evil Village, many fans have taken the time to go back and play older games in the long-running survival horror franchise. Naturally, this leads into discussions online about which games are best in the series, and which ones that aren’t necessarily worth replaying before the new title. While each game can be somewhat contentious among fans,Resident Evil 5andResident Evil 6each have more than enough merit to warrant playing through again....

Lionhead Studios’Fableseries was known for many things, but in-depth character customization was not necessarily one of them. While the previous games featured options for players to individualize their protagonists, these were by no means extensive.Fablefans are hoping Playground Games improves on many things when its reboot hits shelves at some point in the next few years, and having a more comprehensive array of customization options is definitely one of them....

Stargate SG-1is known for its innovative science-fiction, thrilling narratives, and charismatic main characters. These elements were present in manyother syndicated TV series of the late 90sand early 2000s. Yet one feature that distinguishesStargate SG-1 is its excellent use of comedy. Considering the amount of genocidal false gods and oppressive regimes the SG-1 team encounter, it wouldn’t seem like there’s much to laugh about – yet, this show knows when to play things serious and when to indulge chaos....

Summary The visual design of bosses inBloodborneperfectly evokes the Lovecraftian horror elements that the game is going for, from cosmically grotesque creatures to humans that are beyond being reasoned with. Among these bosses is The One Reborn, who could take the title as the most grotesque design, even when up against other hideous creatures like theBlood-Starved Beast in Old Yharnam. However, the design of The One Reborn is more than just disgusting or horrifying, as developer FromSoftware is never satisfied with even a simple encounter being stuck as a one-trick pony....

Scream 7is preparing to go into production sometime in 2024, after recovering from a series of issues. These include Melissa Barrera’s firing, Jenna Ortega’s departure due to scheduling issues, and Christopher Landon’s exit as director. Neve Campbell has signed on to portray Sidney Prescott, after sitting outScream 6due to a pay dispute. The series' original creator, Kevin Williamson, is also on board to direct the upcoming sequel.Information came out this week that details the original plan for Sidney inScream 6before she dropped out of the project....

PopularTwitchstreamer Kaitlyn “Amouranth” Siragusa received her first ban since 2021 from the Amazon-owned streaming service and the sixth ban of her streaming career. The news of Amouranth’s ban came without warning on social media, and other users weighed in with their thoughts on her temporary ban fromTwitch.As a content creator that is known for hot tub streams and other ventures, Amouranth is no stranger to criticism and controversy throughout her career as a streamer....

There was once a time whereWWEvideo games were among the highest sellers in the sports genre. Unlike mostsports games, where they’re predominantly only played by fans of the sport,WWE’s scripted approach to sport and over-the-top match stipulations make for some great single and multiplayer gaming fun for all to enjoy, with ladder matches, royal rumbles, and backstage brawls providing hours of entertainment. RELATED:Great Sports Games That Offer Fun Over Realism Unfortunately, WWE games have suffered from a sharp decrease in quality in recent years, so much so that 2K Sports took a break from their yearly simulation-style games following backlash over the glitchy mess that wasWWE 2K20....

Summary The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomwas an advancement onBreath of the Wildin almost every way. The three-tiered map with theSky Islands and the Depthsgave the space so much diversity, and the greater emphasis on storytelling made it feel like more than just an update on the 2017 game. However, there were some elements that remained the same, for better or worse. Hyrule itself wasn’t substantially different inTears of the Kingdom, nor was the art style....

Summary Splatoon 3unveiled the patch notes for its version 5.0, with this major update bringing various changes to Nintendo’s third-person shooter ahead of Drizzle Season 2023. Almost a year after the official release ofSplatoon 3, Nintendo continues to add new content to the game and fix bugs that have been hindering players’ experience. The third installment in Nintendo’s third-person shooter series came out in September 2022, offering players various new maps, customization options, and gameplay mechanics for their ink battles....