Reggie Fils-Aime is Interviewing Hideo Kojima Tonight

Nintendo of America’s former president Reggie Fils-Aime has been quite busy lately, despite announcing his retirement from NOA in April of 2019. Since then he has joined many new ventures, includingjoining GameStop’s board of directorslast March. Now, it seems Fils-Aime will be taking the spotlight once again as he announced his upcoming interview with another modern gaming legend,Hideo Kojima, for the 10th annual New York Game Awards. Kojima is receiving his Legend Award from the New York Game Awards, with Fils-Aime interviewing him about it live on YouTube and Twitch tonight at 5:00 PM PST/8:00 PM EST....

July 23, 2025 · 3 min · 514 words · Ronald Cox

Roguelite Games With The Best Weapon Systems

Weapons can make or break a game. If a game only has one core weapon, it can get boring. That’s whyDevil May Crywas such a hit in 2001 because it allowed players to instantly switch between swordplay and gunplay with the click of a button. As the series went on, the idea of switching between other weapons mid-combat became a staple. Roguelikes are one of the more challenging genres on the market and none of them have incorporated the wild gameplay that theDevil May Cryseriesis known for....

July 23, 2025 · 5 min · 860 words · Nicholas Bell

Ryan Reynolds Offers Update On Deadpool 3 And Possible Filming Start

Good things come to those who wait, and apparently better things come to those who wait even longer.Deadpool3, Ryan Reynolds' highly anticipated official foray into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, is taking its sweet time. So it seems only fair that Reynolds himself would offer up a little status report before fans start rioting. Reynolds is essentially Deadpool in mortal human form anyway, minus all the stabbing, so perhaps he feels a certain obligation to keep folks abreast of the situation surrounding the next entry....

July 23, 2025 · 3 min · 565 words · Jordan Fields

Striking Distance Studios Reveals New Callisto Protocol Universe Game

Summary Striking Distance Studios has revealedProject Birdseye, a roguelike spin-off ofThe Callisto Protocoluniverse. In 2022, Striking Distance Studios releasedThe Callisto Protocol, a survival horror game. The game is set in space and centered around a man fighting through the breakout of an illness on a starship, which, in premise and tone, bore stark resemblances toDead Space. These similarities caught the attention of fans, who were excited to see the project led byDead Spacecreator Glen Schofield....

July 23, 2025 · 3 min · 557 words · Lauren Cowan

The 10 Best Friends Christmas Specials

It seems like only yesterday thatFriendswas in production, thanks in large to the fact that it’s still broadcast fairly regularly in many countries and is a mainstay on several streaming services. It’s a show that remains just as relevant today as it was during its prime with many of its messages and ideas still resonating with viewers of all ages. It is, for lack of a better word, timeless — thaticonic intro sequenceis unlikely to fade from public consciousness for decades to come, anyway....

July 23, 2025 · 8 min · 1503 words · Melinda Miller

The 5 Best Evil Santas In Movies

Santa Claus is an iconic figure, known not only to children but to adults as well. It’s difficult to imagine Christmas without him, at least in some parts of the world. Thanks to his importance for the Christmas holidays, Santa has appeared in multiple movies over the years. Unsurprisingly, perhaps, he’s usually portrayed as the good guy who brings people joy. RELATED:Best Non-Christmas Christmas Movies However, some movies chose a different, more original approach, and included an evil Santa instead....

July 23, 2025 · 5 min · 855 words · Eric Campbell

The Division 2's Title Update 12 Patch Notes

The Division 2was no small gamewhen it first launched, but it’s been growing even further for the better part of two years now thanks to a fairly frequent stream of updates. For the latest update, Title Update 12, Ubisoft has been letting players try it out on the PC Public Test Server, and today sees the introduction of a slew of balance tweaks and bug fixes for players to preview....

July 23, 2025 · 3 min · 455 words · Kerry Turner

The Last of Us 2 Adds Jump Button and More New Gameplay Features

Naughty Dog is making the most of the extra time provided byThe Last of Us Part 2’s delay. Today the studio released a new “Inside The Last of Us Part 2” video series, with new entries published every Wednesday. The first episode of Inside The Last of Us Part 2 focuses on some of the core themes of the action game. But perhaps even more exciting is the confirmation of several new gameplay mechanics forThe Last of Us Part 2....

July 23, 2025 · 3 min · 431 words · James Johnson

The Last of Us Multiplayer Game Should Reveal More About The WLF and Seraphites

As many will surely know,The Last of Us 2tells a story about revenge, focusing closely on the lives of Abby and Ellie. While both characters exist in a world inhabited by many factions, two of these groups have a major role to play in the story: the WLF and Seraphites. However, seeing as the narrative is aboutAbby and Ellieas opposed to these factions, the war between them happens in the background....

July 23, 2025 · 4 min · 752 words · Kevin Ross

The Next Mega Man Show Should Be Based on Mega Man X

TheMega Manfranchise has gone through many different iterations over the years, to the point that the franchise can be neatly divided into a number of subseries that take place in different universes and different eras. Although eachMega Manseries has its strengths and weaknesses, two in particular stand out from the rest: the classicMega Manseries and its immediate sequel,Mega Man X.Mega Man Xis well known for its sleek design, interesting spin on elements of the classic series, and iconic characters....

July 23, 2025 · 6 min · 1149 words · Lisa Martinez

Tropico 6: Best Tips To Increase Your Approval Rating

Kalypso Media’sTropico 6is not an easy game. The political simulation game has multiple mechanics that need to be understood, right down to their nuances. Although the game was released in 2019,Tropico 6has recently been added to Microsoft’s Game Pass. As more and more players get introduced to the simulation mayhem that the game can be, they will also come to understand that being “El Presidente” of the Caribbean republic of Tropico isn’t a cakewalk....

July 23, 2025 · 6 min · 1090 words · Michelle Elliott DVM

Ubisoft and Riot Are Working Together to Make Tools for Preventing Player Toxicity

Ubisoftand Riot Games are partnering for research into AI-driven moderation tools to combat toxicity in video game communities. Toxicity in online games is an issue that gaming studios continue to struggle to address. It’s not through lack of trying, with major online games supporting both automated and customer service-based solutions. Automation can’t catch all issues and humans can’t oversee everything, necessitating innovation.Ubisoftand Riot are partnering for just that. Riot’s interest in such a partnership is self-evident....

July 23, 2025 · 3 min · 445 words · Thomas Gonzalez

Upcoming Mod Is an Actual Crossover Between Doom And Quake

The first-person shooter genre has come a long way since its origins more than thirty years ago. With id Software’sDoomandQuakebeing two of themost influential FPS games ever made, the genre got off to a nice early start and has been a mainstay in the industry for decades. Despite them being developed by the same studio, they are two different games in terms of their style and overall visuals. The former set a precedent, while the latter helped improve on the formula, and now there’s going to be a chance to see the two mixed together....

July 23, 2025 · 2 min · 423 words · Mary Miles