Nintendois one of the most beloved companies in gaming. Maybe it’s their decades-long history as a console-maker, or maybe it’s their reputation as one of the best first-party publishers around, or maybe it’s their lack of fear when it comes to making their games weird. For whatever reason, Nintendo loves to throw in strange cut scenes, bosses, or even entire levels for their games. Related:10 Japanese Games On Nintendo Consoles We Wish Came To North America...

In order for any good game or game series to truly solidify its place in fans' hearts, it needs an iconic character that represents the brand and that everyone can recognize.Establishing an iconic mascotto serve as the face of a game can make or break a game’s reputation. RELATED:Adorable Anime Mascots That Are Extremely Powerful Having a cutesy mascot to represent a brand or game is a very popular strategy; because who doesn’t lovePokemon’s Pikachu orDisney’s Mickey Mouse?...

The release ofMass Effect: Andromedamay have proved disappointing for many fans of the franchise and BioWare alike, but the game undoubtedly had a balancing act to perform. The three main endings ofMass Effect 3had drastically different implications for life in the Milky Way galaxy, requiring the studio to take fans to another part of the universe to avoid clashing with the original trilogy. Now, however, it seemsMass Effect 4will include story elements from both the Milky Way main storyline andAndromeda....

Summary Baldur’s Gate 3is not a brisk gaming experience. Larian Studios' latest fantasy RPG epic is a sprawling game, not just because of its actual map size, but also its branching narrative, side content, and exploration opportunities. Larian has gone on record stating that an average playthrough of the game can take up to 100 hours, and when factoring inBaldur’s Gate 3’s missable questsand nearly unrivaled replay value, the hour count could be even greater....

WARNING: Spoilers Ahead for Baldur’s Gate 3.In the role-playing genre, players are expected to create their own characters, butBaldur’s Gate 3is slightly different since it has the option for gamers to play through the perspective ofBaldur’s Gate 3’scompanions. Playing as a companion provides a fresh look at these characters and brings new insight that wouldn’t necessarily be seen in a standard playthrough. The companions that have the option to be chosen as the protagonist are known as origin characters, and the popular vampire Astarion is among them....

It’s been three years since the last entry in the covetedBattlefieldfranchise released, though that’s all slated to change soon. The next game in the franchise, presumably calledBattlefield 6,has now confirmed its reveal for next month, with more information releasing about the game throughout the summer. TheofficialBattlefield 6Twitterstarted hinting at a June reveal just yesterday, posting a not-so-subtle tweet about the situation. Initially, a new trailer for the game was expected sometime this week, with fans of the franchise posting their own theories about why the trailer may have been delayed, if it was really delayed in the first place....

The Legend Of Zeldais second only toMarioin Nintendo’s first-party catalog of games, releasing classic after classic over the years with no signs of slowing down soon. Several elements come together inThe Legend Of Zeldato bring gamers a fantastical adventure every time. RELATED:The Legend Of Zelda: The Strongest Versions Of Zelda, Ranked What makesZeldagames work so well is acarefully crafted blend of lovable characters, addictive gameplay, wonderful music, and a beautiful setting....

Warner Bros. and DC’sBatgirlmovie just added one of the most beloved actors of today to its cast. Brendan Fraser, who currently plays Cliff Steele/Robotman in HBO Max’sDoom Patrol, will play the foe to Leslie Grace’s Barbara Gordon. Once known primarily as one ofBatman’s most trusted allies, Batgirl has since grown into a popular DC hero in her own right. However,Warner Bros.' upcomingBatgirlfilmwill be the first live-action feature with the hero in the lead role....

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold Warfans excited to play the game’s Season 2 content can download the update now, and Treyarch has officially confirmed the file size. With the update being decently large,Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold Warfans may want to get the download started as soon as possible. Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War’sSeason 2 contentdoes not go live until 12 PM EST, but the update has gone live early to let players prepare their games ahead of time....

Call of Duty: WarzoneSeason 4 is approaching, and each season brings a fair share of changes. TheCall of Duty: Warzonecommunity has taken to Reddit, calling for big changes ahead of the next season. Call of Duty: Warzonecontinues in the advent of theCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2reveal andthe impending release ofCall of Duty: Warzone 2later this year. The development team at Raven Software is listening to player feedback, and recently addressed some ongoing issues....

While Netflix never ceases to gamble with new shows, the streaming service is more than happy to back up its proven winners and has done so again asCobra Kaihas just been renewed for a fifth season. Back in early 2020, before its third season premiere,Cobra Kaiproducers were more than happy to move the show from YouTube over to Netflix’s open arms due to the latter being open to extending the series for a fourth season, something that was not on the table for YouTube....

Gamers often find themselves choosing between titles to buy at certain times, and there are a few things that can influence that choice. Sometimes it’s as simple as wether or not a title catches the eye of the customer, but some games end up competing with each other for sales onshared release dates. When this happens, plenty of players have to pick which title is worth getting day of, and which can wait for later....

There are many legendary items inCyberpunk 2077that can greatly affect the player’s gameplay. Some of these are weapons that talk, clothing that provides powerful bonuses, or legendary items that are hard to come by. One of these types of useful items is cyberware, which grants special buffs and abilities to the player. There is one legendary piece of cyberware inCyberpunk 2077that lets players slow down time, and it isn’t terribly difficult to find either....