During the heyday of both the Super Nintendo and the Nintendo 64,Rarewas one of the most popular developers. With diverse and special titles likeDonkey Kong CountryandGoldenEye 007,in many ways,Rarecould do no wrong. One game in particular, however, has captured the minds of many gamers, as it never truly saw the light of day; until now. Dinosaur Planetwas a late Nintendo 64 title in development by Rare that few were able to get their hands on outside of trade shows....

Super Mario 64was a strong launch game with the Nintendo 64 and brought the plumpy plumber into 3D in ways that very few even imagined. The game was a blueprint for what 3D platformers would be moving forward, and in fact, it set the table for 3D games in general in many ways. PlayingSuper Mario 64on the Switch is a dream come true for many, and it also is a reminder of how another Switch 3DMariogame is arguably as good, that beingSuper Mario Odyssey....

Riot Games made a statement on its Twitter page, announcing the bad news that a “social engineering attack” has caused disruption in their services. The consequences of this unfortunate turn of events will mean delays when it comes to implementing updates on mostRiot Gamesproducts.Riot’s twoflagship games areValorantandLeague of Legends, and it seems they will be heavily affected. But the devs have done their best to quell the tension among unhappy players....

Shooter fans looking for a little variety may soon be able to find their fix from an unexpected source following the release of a jaw-dropping clip showing an impressiveCall of Dutyclone built inside the wildly successful online platformRoblox. By offering countless user-generated games to play and kid-friendly content like the recently announcedRobloxcrossovers withSpongeBob SquarePantsandTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Roblox Studios’ unique game creation platform has managed to establish itself as the online home for millions of players worldwide....

Yet another potential guest fighter forMortal Kombat 1has been leaked, and they would fit in nicely with some of the franchise’s recent guest stars if this leak is true. After almost two years of rumor and speculation,Mortal Kombat 12was accidentally confirmed during a conference call at parent company Warner Bros. Discovery back in February. Since then, more promotional material for this upcoming sequel has been posted, suggesting that it will in fact bea timeline reboot titledMortal Kombat 1....

Summary Neve Campbell is officially returning as Sidney Prescott inScream 7, but there has been no confirmation as yet if Courteney Cox will be reprising the role of Gale Weathers in Kevin Williamson’s upcoming sequel. Cox has appeared in every Scream movie thus far, so it is likely she will return as the pushy journalist.Fans are also speculating about what could happen to Gale in the new movie, with the possibility of Ghostface specifically targeting her....

Sonic, as a character and gaming franchise, has been around for three decades now. He is a staple in pop culture right alongside Mario. And yet, Sonic has a weird reputation when it comes to his games especially when compared to Mario’s repertoire of reward-winning experiences. These poor reviews may have caused players to avoidSonicgames like the plague. It’s good to remember that there is always someone new jumping into a franchise for the first time even if it has been around for decades....

Elden Ringhas gotten a ton of praise since it was released last week. However it appears that no matterhow belovedElden Ringis by the general public, Jaryd “Summit1g” Lazar can’t be counted as anything close to a fan just yet. In the numerous reviews that have sung the praises ofElden Ring, critics and fans have pointed to a wide variety of things that they believe makes the game so good. Right at the top of the list is thatElden Ringoffers up an open world, which is something that is a bit of a change from most of the FromSoftware games....

Most people think they know what they’ve signed up for when they sit down to watch theHalloweenfranchise. They expect to see Michael Myers in his blue jumpsuit and white mask, stalking the residents of Haddonfield on Halloween night and killing them. While that is for the most part what the franchise turned into, casual fans might not realize what the original intent behind the franchise was. Halloweenwasn’t originally meant tofocus on Michael Myersonly....

The Elder Scrolls 6is one of the most anticipated games of the decade. However, Bethesda has released no information about the game’s story or setting, despite announcing the game all the way back at E3 2018. Now the question of how Bethesda plans to top the immense success and incredible longevity ofSkyrimhas been hanging over the studio’s head for the better part of a decade. There’s no question thatThe Elder Scrolls 6has some huge hurdles to overcome....

The Last of Us’ HBO show will be building on loose threads and concepts from the games, as well as adapting key moments with new interpretations. It has since been clarified byNaughty Dog’s Neil Druckmannthat these changes were made to provide a live-action adaptation with content that would not have worked well in its original medium, and vice versa. This includes having less violence, which makes sense when put into the context that the game needed dedicated combat sections, but the show does not necessarily need its own....

Microsoft’s attempt at acquiring Activision Blizzard is being brought into question yet again, this time by the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority, whose statement suggested the removal of theCall of Dutyfranchise from the deal. Concerns over Microsoft’s allegedly anti-competitive behavior have been getting brought up ever since the deal was first announced, and while some legislative bodies have already greenlit the deal, others haven’t been near as charitable. It is self-evident thatCall of Dutyis one of the most important elements of Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard....

Summary Warning: This may contain spoilers for Undead Murder Farce, Episode 5, “The Immortal of London”, now streaming onCrunchyroll. When it comes to the blending of classic literature and the supernatural, most anime fans point toBungo Stray Dogsand yet, Studio Bones' literary thriller has some competition this season. Not content to merely be a dazzling and well-constructed mystery,Undead Murder Farcehas opted to pull out all the stops, including as many fictional icons as possible for a new mystery....