The objective of streamer modes is to make life easier for streamers and turn a game into an entertainer’s tool. Most games aren’t made with streaming in mind, and streamer modes are their way to adapt. There are two kinds of streamer modes in video games: the first aims to protect the streamer during play, mutinglicensed music, or hiding personal data; the second enables unique mechanics that enhance the audience’s interactions with the game....
Blizzard may have teased that it’s planning to hold anotherDiablo 4beta test before the game officially launches on June 6. Taking place over two weekends in March, theDiablo 4open beta was the largest in the franchise’s history, accumulating nearly 62 million hours played in just six days. And of the people who flocked to participate in the beta for the long-awaited action RPG, 2.6 million hit at least level 20 and earned themselves a baby wolf backpack....
Destiny 2offers many different game modes for players to engage with, and among the most game-defining, there are Raids and Trials of Osiris, which are considered the endgame for PvE and PvP, respectively. While Raids have always had their dedicated place withinDestiny 2, it was not always the case for the Trials of Osiris, which even changed their name from Trials of the Nine and underwent substantial changes. This is perhaps inevitable when it comes to the pinnacle of competitive PvP in any game, and many fine-tuning patches are often needed to bring the company’s vision together....
The nominations for the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards have been announced, with television fans buzzing over their picks. Disney’sThe Mandalorianwas particularly successful, amassing twenty-four nominations in total and tying for the highest amount of nominations among all television shows with Netflix’sThe Crown. And in a development that will surely please fans, two of the show’s actors, Carl Weathers and Timothy Olyphant, have been nominated for theirMandalorianroles for the first time....
Hanako Arasaka is Saburo Arasaka’s only daughter. She’s the character Goro Takemura turns to in the game in an effort the unveilthe truth about Saburo’s death. Compared to the other Arasakas, Hanako has a more reserved demeanor, calm, and almost kind. RELATED:Cyberpunk 2077: Every Smart Weapon, Ranked Despite her reservations towards her family, she is shown to project affection towards them. With all of her emotions, suppressed and showed, Hanako isa fairly interesting character....
This week saw the return of Lord Saladin, aka Valus Forge, as Iron Banner made its first of only two appearances during Season of the Haunted. This time around, the limited time PvP mode brought back the classic Rift mode intoDestiny 2, as well as a few changes from the traditional formula. On a basic level,Rift features two teams fighting over a neutral sparkwhere the controlling team attempts to bring it to the opposing base....
Guillermo del Toro has dazzled audiences more times than we’d like to admit. From his Oscar-winningThe Shape of Waterto the twisted fairytale ofPan’s Labyrinth, del Toro has consistently proven himself as an expert storyteller and master of the macabre. InNightmare Alley, del Toro takes audiences on a mysterious ride through the American Rust Belt of the 1930s and 40s. Following the crooked tale of carnie-turned-mentalist Stan Carlisle (Bradley Cooper),Nightmare Alleyfeatures del Toro’s mastery of small, hidden details....
After years of secrecy surrounding the development of the eagerly anticipated title, Blizzard has finally revealed a June 28, 2025 release date forDiablo 4along with a breakdown of the bonuses available for those who pre-order the game. Anticipation for the latest entry in the beloved franchise reached fever pitch recently when Blizzard released videos showing offDiablo 4’s character creator, giving gamers their first glimpse at the customization options in the new game....
For the longest time, special or limited editions of movies and video games have been released right alongside a standard version of the product. Often costing a little more, thesespecial editionsare designed to give fans even more bang for their buck, with physical or digital goodies often being packaged in alongside the main product. However, over the last decade or so, some video games have chosen to forego actually putting the game inside their collector’s editions, andDiablo 4is just the latest example of this disappointing trend....
Bandai Namco broughtDragon Ball Z: Kakarotto the annual Jump Festa manga and anime expo in a big way. The publisher showed off a lengthy new gameplay demo featuring Future Trunks as a playable character. And while this gameplay would normally not be shared online, a helpful viewer recorded livestream footage of the demo and released it on Youtube. The resulting video is over 12 minutes ofDragon Ball Z: Kakarotfootage including a fight with Freeza and open-world exploration....
The new console generation is getting closer, and the hype is rising. Not just players, butcompany executives are also hyped for PS5 and Xbox Series X. EA in particular has praised the new consoles and their graphical improvements, presumably because it allows them to do more. With new consoles come new entries in running franchises likeMadden, the latest beingMadden NFL 21. EA’s monopolized football franchise has thundered on for many years....
Summary Famous for Goku’s achievement of the most iconic transformation in fiction, the Frieza Saga is perhaps one of the most significant plots to come out ofAkira Toriyama’sDragon Ballfor its expansion of the world and its presentation of Saiyan history. The events that take place in the Frieza Saga reconnect Goku to a heritage he spends the early parts ofDragon Ball Zlearning about. What exactly happens in the Frieza Saga, and why is it a point of no return for theDragon Ballfranchise?...
The setting defines so much of a horror film’s aesthetic, just moving a concept from one venue to another can radically change a story. Some horror films have become famous for ruining beloved locations, from the beach to the shower, to a sleepy small town. There are a wide variety of films that take place in enclosed spaces, but something about a long-haul flight makes a great setting for horror movie moments....
