Summary Hogwarts Legacybrought both fans of open world adventure games andHarry Potterfans together for one epic journey into the secrets and mysteries that can be found in the titular school. However, despite the success of the game, there has still been warranted criticism from some players who believeHogwarts Legacymissed some opportunitieswhen it comes to content from the franchise’s lore. From wishing for season changes to Quidditch matches, there are several features from the world ofHarry Potterthat were seemingly missing from the game, but one of its biggest mistakes should be addressed in a sequel....

Forever Entertainment announced thatThe House of the Dead Remakewill be coming to PlayStation 5 consoles soon, bringing a coat of fresh paint to the classic arcade shooter from 1997. Players will be able to discoverThe House of the Dead Remakeon the latest generation of Sony’s consoles, with modern graphics and better controls than its original version. The House of the Deadoriginally came out in 1996 for arcade systems. With five main installments and several spin-offs,The House of the Deadis a staple in most arcades and is still popular almost 30 years after its first installment....

Pokemonis celebrating its 25th Anniversary all year. Throughout the year The Pokemon Company has had promotions with a variety of brands and organizations featuringPokemonbranding or some card giveaways. Now it’s honoring some of the musical artists that released songs and music videos throughout the year. The cards were revealed in conjunction with the release ofPokemon 25: The Albumthat features thePokemon-themed songs from the aforementioned artists and other international artists. Post Malone released a cover of “Only Wanna Be With You” andheld a virtualPokemonconcert in April....

Summary Konami has announced that it will be bringing back some of its classicYu-Gi-Ohgames, though it appears this collection might be Japan-only right now. TheYu-Gi-Ohfranchise is turning 25 in 2024, with Konami celebrating the long-running franchise’s anniversary with new projects. This includes an anime series based on the card game’s lore, more cards, and updates to games likeYu-Gi-Oh Master Duel. It also appears that Konami is digging into its back catalog and bringing back a series of retro games for fans to play....

There are many ways for players to grow stronger inLies of P. By collecting Ergo and Moonstones, players can upgrade their weapons. Ergo can also be used to increase a player’s attributes, giving them better bonuses to the weapons of their choice and increasing their defense, health, and stamina. Players will also gain access to Gold Coin Fruits, which can help them buff their Specter helpers during boss battles and some items will increase resistances and defenses....

Football’s biggest event is only a few short days away, and EA Sports' annualMaddenSuper Bowl prediction has returned alongside the NFL postseason. According to the game, the Kansas City Chiefs will outperform the San Francisco 49ers in Sunday’s matchup, with a final score of 35-31. Breakout star quarterback Patrick Mahomes took home the simulated MVP title. The annualMaddenpredictionsare typically in good fun for Super Bowl season, but their track record for predicting the big game’s final outcome is decent at best....

AsMarvel’s Avengersplayers eagerly await an announcement about thedelayed release of the game’s first additional character, Kate Bishop, the devs are continuing to rollout patches that address some of the game’s bigger issues. The latest patch builds on previous work and continues to address existing bugs and focus on improving the existing quality of life in the game, rather than adding in new content. Obviously players, especially endgame players, are itching for new content and confirmation that the game is still alive and well, but these bug fixes are incredibly important, as well....

TheMetal Gear Solidmovie has been in the works for years now, but besides Jordan Vogt-Roberts serving as the director, there hasn’t been much news about what fans can expect from the film. Now that’s changed, as theMetal Gear Solidmovie has cast its Solid Snake. According to a report by Deadline,Oscar Isaacwill play Solid Snake in theMetal Gear Solidfilm adaptation. According to Deadline, a production start date for theMetal Gear Solidmovie has yet to be decided, but now that Isaac is attached to star, it should become a higher priority for Sony Pictures moving forward....

Michael B. Jordan’s rise to fame may have not been down to theRockyfranchise like Sylvester Stallone’s was, but Jordan is certainly following his footsteps both inCreed’sfictional boxing world and real life. Much like Stallone did, Jordan is now set to act and direct inCreed 3as a recent interview confirmed. Jordan has been slowly adding executive producer credits to his name over the last few years in films likeCreed 2,Fahrenheit 451, as well as the upcomingJust Mercy,Without Remorse(based on a Tom Clancy novel), and DC’sStatic Shock, andhad expressed interest in eventually directing Creed 3, with producer Irvin Wrinkler promising him a fair chance at the job....

Shao Kahn has been one of the biggest bads in theMortal Kombatseries and for good reason. This power hungry warlord has carried out numerous atrocities in his goal to conquer the realms and become the most powerful being in existence. At best he’s a shady manipulator doing dishonorable things to get ahead and at worst he enslaves those closest to him both in this life and the next. While this is by no means a comprehensible list of all the terrible things he’s done, here are some of the worst....

Summary The presence ofNarutoin modern pop culture can’t be stated enough, with this series capturing the mainstream in a way that very few shonen anime have. Kishimoto’s worldbuilding and character writing were sublime for the vast majority ofNaruto’s existence, and this standard of quality inspired consistent popularity that led to the release of amazing games that made the most of the franchises' amazing fights. Being able to play a direct role in some of the series' best battles makes for a great time that fans can’t get enough of....

In the world of anime,NarutoandOne Piecestand as two powerhouse Shonen series. While the two have different stories and unique characters, They both have protagonists with lofty ambitions who draw fans in with their charisma and charm. WhileOne Piecefocuses on Monkey D, Luffy’s quest to become the Pirate King,Narutoinstead follows Naruto Uzumaki’s journey to become the Hokage of Konoha Village. While the two share completely different settings and narratives, there are comparisons to be made between the two....

The game that was originally hailed as theSuper Smash Bros. killer seems to be attempting a second try at claiming that title asNickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2has been all but confirmed to be in production thanks to recent leaks. While the original game didn’t quite live up to the expectations many had placed on it prior to release,Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2has the chance to build upon the solid foundation of its predecessor and better flesh out the game’s features for a more robust experience....