Posts

As Benjamin Franklin once famously said, “In this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes.” The increasing value ofPokemontrading cards would likely be tacked onto that statement were he around today, as a particular Water-type card has just sold for the most expensive single Pokemon card, ever. Beginning in its native Japan in 1996, thePokemon TCGcame to the United States three years later in 1999. The “Pokemania” craze the franchise created stateside more than 20 years ago doesn’t seem to have subsided, as a first-edition sealed booster box recentlysold for nearly half a million at auction....

Disaster Islandis aRobloxgamein which you will become a victim of one of many natural disasters. First, you and the other players are dropped on the island and given some time to prepare and find a good place to stay. After that, the type of disaster is announced, and you need to get to a safe place. For example, if there is a flood or hurricane, you need to get as high as possible, and if there is acid rain or a volcano, you must find some kind of shelter....

Xbox fans finally got their first glimpse ofHalo Infinitegameplay in July. The gameplay debut during the recent Xbox Games Showcase wasn’t without its criticisms, but excitement is clearly building for the 2020 first-person shooter. Now Microsoft and 343 Interactive just have to show the other half ofHalo Infinite. Any plans forHalo Infinite’s multiplayer have largely remained secret so far. But according to one source, it sounds likeHalo Infinite’s multiplayer may be shown as quickly as August....

Recently,SMITEannounced a crossover with the popular metal band Slipknot. In an official post, the developers confirmed that all nine members would be given skins in the game. Meanwhile, a blog post on Knotfest revealed that the collaboration would also come with a special music pack, containing the songs “Duality,” “Psychosocial,” and “The Devil In I.” While theSMITEx Slipknot announcement did come as a surprise, it’s not uncommon these days to see games crossing over with pop culture icons....

The 47th season ofSaturday Night Liveaired from Fall 2021 to Spring 2022. As the show is coming out the other side of the pandemic-affected Seasons 45 and 46, the musical guests also feel like a return to form. The season included many acts who, like in the previous season, took advantage of being on stage once again. RELATED:Best SNL Musical Guests Of All Time Nothing is guaranteed atSNLuntil the show goes live, which led to several guests rescheduling their appearances....

Dense highrises with neon trappings, heroes with cybernetic modifications, and oppressive and omnipresent megacorporations have become common imagery in video games. From the high-profileCyberpunk 2077andStarfield’s Neonto the smaller experiences likeCloudpunkandCitizen Sleeper, cyberpunk is a popular genre for games to clothe themselves in.Solace Stateis the latest title to join this near-futuristic field. Made by independent Canadian studio Vivid Foundry,Solace Stateexplores the coming-of-age tale of its protagonist Chloe across a 3D visual novel set in the city of Abraxa....

Kerbal Space Program 2’s recent launch has been plagued by bugs and bad performance to the point that a few unhappy users are already refunding the game. Despite being in Early Access, a few gamers feel that the state in whichKerbal Space Program 2was released is unacceptable. Developed by Intercept Games in 2011, the firstKerbal Space Programis one of thebest and most complex space-flight simulatorsever released. It actually teaches the players real-world science, as its mechanics were based on real-life concepts such as gravity and aerodynamics, not solely on fake, gamified elements....

Splatoon 3has an amazing number of ways for players to make their character their own. Weapons, the locker, and physical appearance (including eyebrow color) are the most obvious ways for a player to express themselves through their online persona. A character’s gear is another way for players to customize their character inSplatoon 3. This isn’t just a visible affectation though. The various pieces of gear — headgear, shoes, and clothes — all give the wearer abilities that improve performance on the battlefield....

The smash-hit animeSpy × Familyis being adapted to a live-action musical stage show in Japan. While the show itself has not started yet, bits and pieces are slowly being teased to get everyoneexcited and readyfor its big premier. This past week, the first major reveal was made - the costumes for two of the main characters, and how the actors cast as them are going to look. TheSpy × Familylive-action musical was first announced in early May 2022, not long after the anime had just premiered....

Quick Links There are dozens of fish to catch inStardew Valley, and as the year goes on, gamers will see that as the seasons change, so do the fish in the sea - and other bodies of water, for that matter. TheSunfishis one of the many fish that appear inStardew Valley.Even though it doesn’t sell for much, it is used to complete a Community Center bundle and can be a great way to earn some income during players' first year....

Ubisoft regularly updatesAssassin’s Creed Valhallawith fixes to bugs and glitches that players have noticed since the game was released in 2020, but some remain unchanged. OneAssassin’s Creed Valhallaplayer recently encountered a bug that caused an enemy NPC to float in midair in aMatrixpose after dismounting its horse. Reddit user Gambino133 posted a video of their encounters with enemies inAssassin’s Creed Valhallaa few days ago in which they stealthily move on an enemy with their bear....

This year, Naughty Dog releasedThe Last of Us 2, which quickly became one of the biggest and one of the most talked-about games in 2020. Of course, the hype forThe Last of Us 2’srelease has been raging on for years now afterthe massive success that the first game receivedwhen it came out in 2013. AlthoughThe Last of Us 2received mostly positive reviews from critics, some players were not so happy with the direction Naughty Dog took in the sequel....

Horror game fans have something special to look forward to this Halloween, it seems, as Bandai Namco announced today thatThe Dark Pictures: Little Hopewill be released on October 30. The announcement was made via a new, and very creepy, release date announcement trailer. This latest trailer forLittle Hopeprovides the best look at the horror story at the heart of the game yet. The parallels with theSilent Hillfranchiseshould be immediately recognizable, as a group of people finds themselves in a foggy town with some dark and dangerous secrets....