Nintendo has a lot of famous franchises to juggle, so it’s not surprising to see one of them wane in influence as others take greater prominence.Kirbyhas taken a bit of a backseat to other Nintendo content as of late, but that could be ending soon. In 2022, Nintendo will releaseKirby and the Forgotten Land, which will offer fans the opportunity to explore the franchise through the lens of a 3D platformer, rather than a 2D sidescroller....

One gamer has shared an image helping to show the size difference between two iconic characters from a pair of popular media franchises: Master Chief from theHaloseries and Yoda fromStar Wars. While many fans already have an idea of the heights of these heroes in their respective universes, this new comparison shows just how tall theHaloseries' protagonist would be in the real world. First introduced in 2001’sHalo: Combat Evolved, the Master Chief, also known as John-117, became synonymous with theHaloseries and the Xbox brand....

Bosses inLords of the Fallenoffer so much more than just a generous helping of Vigor and a few consumables when defeated. Players can get the signature equipment and spells of these powerful enemies for themselves as well, but this involves some extra steps that are very easy to overlook. Boss weapons, armor, and magic offer some of the strongest offensive and defensive tools available inLords of the Fallen.However, it’s not enough to simply beat a boss in order to grab their gear....

Summary Insomniac’sMarvel’s Spider-Manfranchise is an original continuity, though it’s never been afraid to take explicit inspiration and direct references to otherSpider-Manmedia.Ultimate Spider-Maninfluencesare apparent when Harry repossesses the symbiote, for instance, while the symbiote invasion’s depiction is unmistakably reminiscent ofWeb of Shadows. There’s also been a handful of comic book-inspired references, whether in the game’s own imagery or in comic-inspired alternate suits, such as Spider-Man lifting rubble off of civilians in Fisk Tower referencingThe Amazing Spider-Man #33....

Monolith Productions’ popular Nemesis System could possibly make its way into futureMortal KombatandHarry Pottertitles. This comes via a job listing on the Warner Bros. Discovery website looking for a Director of Engineering at WB Games who will help the company implement its various systems from its wide roster of games to its upcoming titles in theMortal Kombat,LEGO, andHarry Potterseries. TheNemesis System was introduced withMiddle Earth: Shadow of Mordorin 2014, and was one of the biggest reasons behind the game’s success....

Now that theStar WarsspinoffObi-Wan Kenobishow is officially wrapped, some people behind the project are letting more details out about plans for the future and plans that never came to be. After the show did officially wrap, there were more than a few people who felt the Disney Plus series should have been a movie instead, and it appears that was originally the plan. The limitedStar Warsseries is set not long after the empire has executed Order 66 and taken over the galaxy....

Sanji is the cook of the Straw Hats and a member of the Monster Trio. He is one of the five original members who joined the crew back in East Blue. Like any other Straw Hat, Sanji is an integral member of the crew. He has helped his crewmates many times and saved them from certain death. RELATED:One Piece: Best Characters To Have Sailed With The Straw Hats Sanji’s importance to the crew cannot be overstated, and he continues to prove his worth in everyOne Piecearc....

Summary Middle-earth: Shadow of Waris currently available at 90% off viaSteam. The offer brings it down to $4.99, matching the game’s lowest-everSteamprice. The sequel tothe highest-ratedLord of the Ringsgame of all timewas released at full price in early 2017 before being treated to a permanent $10 discount in September 2018. And whileMiddle-earth: Shadow of Warhas seen frequent sales ever since, it took years to drop below $10 for the first time, as WB Games opted to slowly increase its price cuts in 5% increments....

Since BlizzCon 2019, the buzz aroundOverwatchhasn’t stopped. With the Overwatch League having restarted and some major changes on the horizon to make the game more fun and exciting to play, Blizzard is surely hoping to see long-time fans not disappointed when the game finally returns. RELATED:Overwatch: The 10 Worst Stages, Ranked In a recent developer update, Jeff Kaplan stated that a new system called “Hero Pools” would be introduced for Season 21 of competitive play....

Limited-edition video game consoles based on different games are a popular commodity, so much so that artists have dedicated themselves to designing custom console ideas. However, other forms of customization have been popular following the launch of Sony’s peculiarly-shapedPlayStation 5. Some fans have taken it upon themselves to do modifications like3D printing a Seto Kaiba head for their PS5, but one console owner recently pointed out a more subtle idea that anyone can potentially use....

Pokemon Brilliant DiamondandShining Pearlare the long-awaited remakes of the fourth generationPokemongames on the DS, and the reception to them has been positive overall. Whether it be familiar areas getting a new coat of paint to some reworked mechanics, many fans have been finding things to enjoy about the Sinnoh remakes. One of these reworked features isBrilliant DiamondandShining Pearl’s Grand Underground, an explorable area under the region of Sinnoh that has been expanded greatly for the updated games....

Since the 1990’s when it first burst onto the gaming scene,Pokemonhas not only become one of the most dominant gaming franchises in history, but also one of the most iconic pieces of popular culture in the United States. Between thePokemongames as well as the numerous seasons of the T.V. show, the franchise has become synonymous with both Nintendo and gaming in general. While thePokemongames are extremely popular, the TV show was also a huge hit with child audiences when it first debuted....

TheMass Effectseries is considered to be one of the greatest sci-fi franchises in the history of gaming, with the doomed release ofAndromedanot taking away from a trilogy that is considered by most fans to be nothing short of an absolute masterpiece. The journey of Commander Shepard as he strives to save the universe time and time again is easily one of the most memorable sagas ever featured in a video game....