In the world of online video game broadcasts, there isn’t really any name bigger thanTwitch. WhileTwitch and other streaming platforms have seen a slight declinein growth, performative commentary in the guise of gaming playthroughs is still a popular form of entertainment, with millions of users tuning into some of their favorite creators every week. However, when it comes to the purple-themed platform, it’s often marred by controversy, especially when it unleashes the “ban hammer....

Although lots of game designers reach initial fame from working on one franchise for a long time, many of them eventually break free from those roots and try new things. Marcus Lehto, the former creative spearhead onHaloduring its days under Bungie, is a great example of that. Lehto certainly owes a lot of his fame toHalo,and he’s earned it for his contributions to the franchise. Much credit for the iconic Master Chief’s design goes to Lehto, who served as a creative director on theHalogames for many years....

Moviesthat have been inspired by or adapted from video games don’t have an impressive track record when it comes to success with fans and critics. On the other hand, movies that take place in video games seem to have a better reputation. Even if they’re misunderstood on their own time, they always seem to generate a cult following and critical acclaim years later. Not all of the following movies are explicitly set in video games, but the setting, plot, and camera work borrow so much from the video game medium that the viewer has to remind themselves not to reach for the nearest controller....

Quick Links Gamers are always looking for more zombies to kill, and the industry has been generous, offering up a seemingly endless wave of games that let players slake their thirst for undead extermination. Whether the player wants an FPS, survival crafting game, orpsychological horror, there’s something on the menu to suit every zombie fan’s taste. 7 Days to Dieis the go-to choice for many players, mixing base-building and crafting with traditional FPS action, giving the player all the tools they need to survive the zombie apocalypse....

Alice in Borderlandfinally wrapped up its chaotic and enigmatic story about a deadly alternate reality full of social games. The series more or less concluded everything but with a couple of loose ends referencing something biggerfrom the manga. Speaking of which, not all characters made the cut in the adaptation. RELATED:Best Netflix Movies & Shows For Dog Lovers Several characters in theAlice in Borderlandmanga were completely omitted and some of them even played important roles and had some dear social interactions with other survivors....

The vast world ofAnimal Crossingfeatures tons of adorable animal villagers that all have their own little personalities and unique styles. However, there are a few villagers that stand out from the rest. Most villagers don’t have any default clothes that they maintain on their character model when changing into a new set of clothes, as well as any headgear. RELATED:8 Great Villagers In Animal Crossing: New Horizons (& 8 Who Need To Move Out Immediately)...

In a series that constantly reinvents itself, it’s not a surprise that unofficial details aboutAssassin’s Creed Ragnarokpaint this very same picture. Part of its recent resurgence from the clutches of franchise fatigue involve its transition from a standard action-adventure format to a more RPG-esque take of the series, while smaller experiments such asAssassin’s Creed Unity’s combat system have been sprinkled throughout. Now, many are looking at the next game (unofficially calledAssassin’s Creed Ragnarokby fans) and wondering how a game set in the Viking Era will shake things up....

Since its first announcement back in 2018, details surrounding the highly anticipatedBabylon’s Fallhave been mute. Save for a teaser trailer during PlayStation’s State of Play in 2019, players have been more or less left in the dark as far as what to expect from the hack and slash adventure. That all changed duringSquare Enix’s showcase at E3 2021, where the first full trailer forBabylon’s Fallwas revealed. Developed in partnership with PlatinumGames, known for its work on the acclaimedNieR: Automata, theBabylon’s Falltrailer showed off tons of action gameplay, ranging from fluid combat to the variety of weapons and abilities available to players....

Larian Studios is still in the early stages of releasing details about its upcoming RPGBaldur’s Gate 3, but that doesn’t mean there’s nothing significant to know about the franchise. Larian, after all, isn’t the only source of information, and to understand the places thatBaldur’s Gate 3might be going, it’s important to take a look where its previousBaldur’s Gateinstallments have been–and the history of Baldur’s Gate, both the city and franchise....

Warning: This review contains spoilers for season 3, episode 5 ofBarry. Bill Hader’s genre-bending HBO hitBarryhas charged into the second half of its third season with “crazytimesh*tshow,” directed by series co-creator Alec Berg and written by Emily Heller. The episode follows on from last week’s bombshell twist of Sally finally seeing Barry’s true colors and breaking up with him. Barry moves back in with his actor friends, who have since turned his bedroom into an “audition room” with a tiny space on the floor where he can sleep....

Summary The DS introduced a lot of new entries into theFinal Fantasyseries. Some games were remakes, some were sequels, and others were completely new spinoffs.Square Enix, overall, had a great revival on the platform, and it is easy to see why. Most of the company’s bread-and-butter games are RPGs or at least that’s what Square Enix is known for. That genre is also perfect for portable hardware as players can just stay grinding levels while doing something else like watching TV....

Summary Manga and anime are known for having all kinds of protagonists,whether they’re animals, demons, or even from another world. The sky’s the limit, and while there are certainly plenty of generic, trope-ridden protagonists, there are plenty that break the mold as well. Angels are a classic part of fantasy stories, with most stories involving them usually being religious in some way. Sometimes, there are manga that feature an angel protagonist....

When the firstLife Is Strangegame was released in 2015, few gamers realized just how popular the series would become. Some ofthe best games developed by Don’t Nod, theLife Is Strangegames are celebrated for their compelling stories, great writing, and casts of deep, well-written characters. Over the course of three main entries and several bonus episodes, the franchise has given fans six awesome playable characters to fall in love with. Which character is “best” is obviously a matter of opinion, so we’ve ranked them based on how well-written and fleshed out they are when compared to each other....