Is the Xbox Series S Worth Buying in 2022?

With the ninth generation of gaming, Sony and Microsoft have taken different approaches. Sony released twoversions of the PS5, with one containing a disc drive and the other being a cheaper, digital-only console. Microsoft also released two versions of the current-gen Xbox. One, the Xbox Series X, features a disc drive and can play the newest release at the best quality possible. The second offering from Microsoft, theXbox Series S, lacks a disc drive and plays games at slightly reduced settings....

May 27, 2025 · 5 min · 1043 words · Vincent Thomas

James McAvoy Wonders Why X-Men Sequels Squandered Magneto Relationship

James McAvoy recently questioned why the sequels toX-Men: First Classcompletely squandered the relationship he and Michael Fassbender had developed as rival leaders to the mutant nation, with their own ideological bents. McAvoy has been on screens in everything from chamber drams to blockbuster sequels likeSplitandGlassand theX-Menprequel series. He’s played characters that run the gamut from depraved villains to the psychic leaders of the mutants, taking on a roleoriginated by Patrick Stewart....

May 27, 2025 · 3 min · 439 words · Cheyenne Owens

Leaked E3 2020 List Has Surprising Attendees and Omissions

E3 2020doesn’t take place until June, but that hasn’t stopped some details of the show from leaking online. A list ofE3 2020attendees has leaked, revealing some surprising companies that will participate in this year’s show, as well as some glaring omissions. The E3 2020 leak comes courtesy of Resetera user Rosti, who discovered the list through the official E3 website. It includes E3 mainstays like Bandai Namco, Capcom, and Bethesda, but also includes some companies that haven’t always been at the show....

May 27, 2025 · 2 min · 405 words · William Mack

Legendary Directors You Never Heard Of (But Really Should Know)

There are a lot of incredible filmmakers throughout history. It is nearly impossible to keep track of them all. Nevertheless, cinephiles should do their best to discover as many as possible. The following list highlights directors that audiences should pay more attention to. Some of these are from the United States, while others are from other parts of the world. RELATED:Anime Directors You Should Know Many of these directors might not have received the recognition they deserve because obscure films were once difficult to get a hold of....

May 27, 2025 · 5 min · 994 words · Jennifer Rodriguez

Metro Exodus Enhanced Edition Deep Dive Tech Video Shows Off Graphics

In February, developer 4A Games announced thatMetro Exodusfans could expect anEnhanced Editionof the game on PC and next-generation consoles sometime this Spring. NowMetro Exodushas revealed a lot more details about what fans can expect. Just a couple of days ago a rating from aTawain ratings board revealed some details on theEnhanced EditionofMetro Exodus, and today it was announced that it would arriving on PC on May 6 with next-gen consoles to follow....

May 27, 2025 · 3 min · 446 words · Joshua Knapp

MLB The Show 23: How To Slide, Dive, And Jump

Gamers aren’t playing baseball to field routine fly balls and walk into second base.MLB The Show 23gives players an opportunity to rob home runs, swipe third base, and turn an extra-base hit into an out. It’s these big moments that make the game so memorable. RELATED:All New Features Confirmed for MLB The Show 23 However, unlike many other instances in the game, there are no button prompts for these moments.MLB The Show 23will automatically do some things but it often slides inefficiently and allows liners to go over the character’s head....

May 27, 2025 · 3 min · 446 words · Mary Solomon

NHL 22 Release Date and Gameplay Features Revealed With New Trailer

It’s been a rough two seasons for the NHL, as hockey fans have had to deal with shortened seasons due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. A return to normal is on the horizon, however, as the 2021-22 NHL season is set to begin in October with a full season of games. Anticipation for hockey is building, and Electronic Arts is looking to capitalize with the pending release ofNHL 22. It too will be available in October and NHL fans can start getting excited with an all-newNHL 22trailer....

May 27, 2025 · 3 min · 464 words · Chad Haynes

One Devil May Cry 5 Boss Sets a Notable Precedent for DMC6

Devil May Cry 5features an emotionally charged final boss in the clash between father and son. The combat encounter sets a notable precedent foran eventualDevil May Cry 6through its clever use of dynamic music, working to solidify the tone set by the plights of its main character Nero and his desire to keep what little family he has alive, even if it’s through a fight. The music ofDevil May Cry 5is as integral to its gameplay as the combat itself....

May 27, 2025 · 4 min · 663 words · Krystal Adkins

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is Stuck Between a Rock and a Hard Place

After letting the franchise sit for 13 years, Ubisoft is finally reviving thePrince of Persiaseries in 2024 withPrince of Persia: The Lost Crown. It will be putting players in control of a brand-new hero and send them off on another wild adventure.It may not be theSands ofTime remake, but it still looks like a worthy addition to the franchise. The brief gameplay trailers have already excited some players, but Ubisoft may still be facing an immense uphill battle as the release date nears....

May 27, 2025 · 3 min · 634 words · Kristin Jackson

Recent Job Listing Seems To Confirm That The New Mass Effect Won't Be Using Frostbite

As news and speculation continues to rise about the newMass Effecttitle, the latest detail may indicate that the newest space-faring RPG will not be using EA’s Frostbite engine in its development. A new job listing has many now speculating that whatever engine will be used to design the newMass Effect, it is unlikely to be Frostbite. Frostbite is the go-to engine for many of EA’s top titles. TheFIFAandMaddenseries both have used the engine for years, and since its creation in 2008, the Frostbite engine has seen its fair share of ups and downs....

May 27, 2025 · 3 min · 437 words · Taylor Tanner

Red Dead Redemption 2 Player Shares Hilarious Video of Anti-Gravity Duck

Red Dead Redemption 2is full of interesting characters and locations, but perhaps the most entertaining aspect of the game is its wildlife. There are countlesscreatures and critters scattered throughoutRed Dead’s huge world; some of which can behave in incredibly unpredictable ways at times. Whether they’re randomly attacking players in the middle of a mission or glitching out with hilarious side-effects, they’re definitely worth keeping an eye on. Occasionally, however, players may need to turn their gaze skyward in order to get a better view of the action....

May 27, 2025 · 3 min · 501 words · Shelby Parker

Shazam! Star Zachary Levi Reveals Promise Marvel Broke On Thor Sequels

Zachary Levi spoke about his time as Fandral in theThorfilms.The actor was cast as the character all the way back in the first movie, but due to a conflict in schedule, the role was given to Josh Dallas. However, Dallas ended up being too busy for the sequel, so Levi was given the role once again, and it turns out Marvel promised him more than the studio delivered. Levi was one ofthe cast members of the sequel to Shazam!...

May 27, 2025 · 3 min · 474 words · Terry Mcbride

Some Gamers Will Get to Play Starfield Even Earlier Than Expected

Starfield’s official early access release date is September 1, but some gamers will get to play starting August 31 depending on where they live.Starfieldis easily one of the most highly-anticipated new game releases of 2023, and for good reason. It’s the first single-player Bethesda game since 2015’sFallout 4, and it’s the company’s first original IP in decades. There’s a lot riding onStarfield. The game is positioned as the flagship Xbox Game Pass release for 2023, and it’s Bethesda’s first major game since the disappointingFallout 76....

May 27, 2025 · 2 min · 371 words · Hector Chapman