Open-world games thrive on variety, interesting gameplay, and a compelling story, but interestingly enough, it’s easy to see that it isn’t always the case from a development standpoint. For example,Rockstar is renowned for its open-world games, but these titles are primarilyRed DeadorGTA.In other words, to make really good open-world games, it oftentimes takes so much time that they are more specialized than some might think. This applies to Bethesda as well; after all,Starfieldis the studio’s first new IP in a decade....

What mostClassic World of Warcraftplayers already knew was made official at the recent BlizzCon event.The Burning Crusadeexpansion is scheduled for release sometime in the next year, and there’s already chatter on every server — who is moving to the new servers, and who is staying behind? And what about the sneaky monetization scheme that Blizzard is tacking on to squeeze every last dime out of the next expansion? RELATED:World of Warcraft The Burning Crusade Classic: 10 Hilarious Memes That Bring You Back To 2007...

UPDATE: God of War Ragnarok won Innovation in Accessibility at The Game Awards 2022! The Game Awards 2022 marks the end of another year for video games. With over 30 categories at this year’s show, The Game Awards is looking to celebrate the best 2022 had to offer in terms of gaming, crowning winners for the Best Narrative, the Best Multiplayer title, and of course, theGame of the Year. The Game Awards is likely to bring fans some big reveals, too, as the pattern from previous shows has displayed that among the awards there’s also space to unveil new titles and give more details on upcoming releases....

The Last of Us 2recently released anextended commercial, getting fans hyped for the game’s upcoming June 19 release date. The trailer uses a cover of New Order’s “True Faith,” with Ellie adding humming vocals while playing the song. However, the cover is very similar to a cover of “True Faith” performed by musician Lotte Kestner, who released her version of the song on her albumStolenback in 2011. Kestner reached out to Naughty Dog’s Neil Druckmann on Twitter, pointing out that her cover of “True Faith” appears to have been copied for Ellie’s version of the song as seen inThe Last of Us 2trailer....

Full spoilers going forward for anyone who hasn’t had a chance to playThe Last of Us Part IIyet. Abby has been divisive for fans ofThe Last of Usseries, as it seems half of the fanbase empathizes with her as a character after learning thatJoel murdered her fatherwhile the other half can’t get over the fact that she brutally takes her revenge against Joel. RELATED:The Last Of Us Part 2: 5 Reasons Why Fans Are Team Abby (& 5 They’re Team Ellie)...

When most people think of themost important anime of all time, they probably think of the laundry list of game-changing shows the genre has produced, likeDragon Ball,One Piece, andNeon Genesis Evangelion. However, there are more than a few films that have impacted anime in a major way, as well. Related:The Best Anime Movies You Can Stream On Crunchyroll, Ranked Anime moviespack much of the action, drama, and unforgettable storytelling that their small screen counterparts provide over many episodes and many years into one single feature that is presented to the world on a gigantic screen with top flight sound in a large group setting....

For as long as the Avengers have been around, the heroes and fans alike have debated over who the strongest Avenger actually is. Most people consider Thor orThe Hulkwhen asking themselves who the toughest hero is and viewers were even given a chance to see these two powerful giants duke it out on screen duringThor: Ragnarokto put the question to rest once and for all. Recently, however, Wanda Maximoff has taken the title of strongest Avenger and put all the other heroes to shame with her incredible power....

Boruto: Naruto Next Generationsis the sequel to theNarutoseries. Set years after the conclusion ofthe Fourth Great Ninja War, this story takes place when the ninja world is largely at peace. Naruto Uzumaki is the 7th Hokage of Konoha and his son, Boruto Uzumaki, is the protagonist of the series. Boruto sees many shinobi from his era take center stage. RELATED:Boruto: Sasuke And Naruto’s Return To Power After The Timeskip, Explained...

When it comes to the FX onHuluoriginal series,Y: The Last Man, it is becoming extremely obvious that the premiere season is geared towards a certainty that there will be a second season. The problem with writing a show like this one in that form is that there isn’t a guarantee that there will be another season. There’s also the fact that it’s hard to bring people back for Season 2, if Season 1 doesn’t really seem to be going anywhere....

The Matrix Resurrectionshas already managed to ignite a wave of online buzz since the release of its initial promotional material. But many fans are wondering if Laurence Fishburne, who previously starred in theMatrixfranchise as fan-favorite mentor Morpheus, will be appearing in the upcoming film. Fans may have to wait longer to see if he reappears, but for now, it seems another actor might be playing a new version of the beloved character: Yayha Abdul-Mateen II....

Elden Ringinformation continues to roll out, with today potentially being the fullest day yet. A YouTuber has uploaded 30 minutes of rawElden Ringgameplay before the closed network test later this week, showing off the game’s introduction and many different encounters. Not too long agoElden Ringwas still a game shrouded in mystery.Elden Ring’s appearance at Summer Game Fest earlier this year changed everything though, revitalizing fan interest, and with a steady stream of information since then, has revealed a game that looks like it will be well worth the wait....

Call of Dutyoriginated as a series of World War 2 games, but games set during The Second World War are hardly new. Just going on shooters,Battlefield,Sniper Elite,Brothers in Arms,Medal of Honor, andDay of Defeatall did it, and they’re just the ones that try to besomewhatrealistic. Some shooters like theWolfensteinseries andDino D-Daylike to add wackier elements to their depictions of World War 2, and some of these games actually pre-date the originalCall of Duty....

As one of the most successful and popular actors of all time, Will Smith has built a diverse and rich carer. He originally started as a musician but started acting in the early 1990s. After his breakthrough roles, Smith starred in multiple movies of different genres. However, he’s most often associated with action and comedy roles thanks to his parts in two highly successful franchises:Men in BlackandBad Boys. RELATED:The Best Action Movies on Netflix Right Now (November 2021) Despite that, his filmography is rich and full of excellent performances....