The 5 Saddest Moments in Final Fantasy Games, Ranked

TheFinal Fantasyseries is full of endearing characters for players to play as and interact with. These characters, no matter the entry, often have to undergo some extreme hardships in order to achieve their goal, but they almost always push forward, no matter how hopeless victory looks. RELATED:Final Fantasy: Saddest Character Backstories Though theFinal Fantasyseries is home to countless joyous and happy moments, it also features some of thesaddest moments in video game history....

May 28, 2025 · 5 min · 1036 words · Leah Benton

The Best Black Friday 2020 Video Game Deals at GameStop

Black Friday is nearly here, and as always, it’s one of the best consumer holidays for gamers everywhere. While COVID-19 indubitably means this year’s holiday is looking slightly different, there’s plenty of reasons to invest inBlack Friday deals, includingGameStop’s. For those looking at whatGameStophas to offer, for a PS5 and/or Xbox Series X for the holiday season, or are just comparing prices and dates, here’s the best deals and everything hopeful consumers need to know about GameStop....

May 28, 2025 · 4 min · 741 words · Megan Vasquez

The Case for a New Sound Type in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Right now, the only things fans know for certain aboutPokemon Scarlet and Violetare what the starters look like, as well as what a few places in the region look like. Many are hoping Game Freak shows more at a Pokemon Direct next month, but the silence may be driving a few fans stir crazy. After all, if the reception of thePokemon Scarlet and Violetstarters are any indication, this region could be a good one....

May 28, 2025 · 4 min · 747 words · Justin Moore

The Elder Scrolls: 10 Things You Didn't Know About Almalexia

Almalexia’s backstory makes for some interesting reading. Once a mortal woman, she was transformed into a god after meddling with the Heart of Lorkhan. Along with her co-rulers, Vivec and Sotha Sil, she became a founding member of the Tribunal Temple, worshipped by the Dunmer people for centuries. RELATED:The Elder Scrolls: 10 Characters Who Appear In Multiple Games The story of Almalexia is ultimately a tragic one. Cursed by a vengeful Daedric Prince, she would eventually inflict almost irreparable damage to her once-glorious reputation....

May 28, 2025 · 6 min · 1135 words · Douglas Carroll

The Flash Trailer Scheduled To Premiere At The Super Bowl LVII

Amidst all the current news involving Warner Bros. Discovery’s plans for the DC Universe, the now-defunct DCEU just got an update. It’s been confirmed the firstThe Flashpromotional teaser will be dropped during Super Bowl LVII. Besides being the next DC superhero in line,The Flashtrailer will end Warner Bros.' 17-year absence from one of the biggest advertising events in the United States. The last time the studio had any presence at the Super Bowl dates back toV for VendettaandPoseidonin 2006....

May 28, 2025 · 2 min · 404 words · Daniel Moore

Twitch Recap Leaves Out Ludwig

As the year is almost reaching a close, most entertainment websites likeTwitchoffer tributes to the content and content creators that have kept fans entertained all this time. Much like Spotify’s Wrapped, Twitch Recap has a similar function of keeping track of viewers' total hours spent on the site, most-watched categories, andmost-watched Twitch streamers. Twitch then collects this data and presents it in a colorful-looking graphic for viewers to post. However, many fans noticed this year that their favoriteTwitch streamer Ludwighas been left off their list....

May 28, 2025 · 2 min · 417 words · Joshua Schneider

Vampire Survivors: How to Unlock Bone Zone Challenge Stage

The Bone Zone isVampire Survivors' second challenge stage, and it debuted with the release of patch 0.5.1. Players may not be able to jump into this challenge stage straightaway, though, as it must first be unlocked. Fortunately, it is not very difficult to unlock the Bone Zone inVampire Survivors, and this guide has full details on exactly how fans should approach the task. Vampire Survivors: How to Unlock Bone Zone Players that are interested in experiencing the Bone Zone should put their efforts towardunlocking Hyper Mode for three normal stages....

May 28, 2025 · 2 min · 386 words · Anita Aguilar

WandaVision's Paul Bettany On What The Future Could Hold For Vision

Now that the finale ofWandaVisionhas come and gone, fans know just about everything that was lurking in the shadows beneath Westview, and there have been some teases for what might come next as well. Among those big reveals was the appearance of a reconstructed Vision, who engaged in a showdown between Wanda’s fake recreation of Vision, both played by Paul Bettany. Those who saw the final episode will remember that S....

May 28, 2025 · 3 min · 484 words · Anthony Livingston

Xbox Series X Console Has Hidden Halo Easter Egg

The next generation consoles for Xbox and PlayStation are right around the corner, and Microsoft fans are eager to get their hands on theXboxSeries X.The Xbox Series X release dateis November 10 – just two days before the PS5 launches – and the competition between the two is reaching a head. In the leadup to both console launches, teardown videos for each console are being released by media outlets and content creators who got the consoles early....

May 28, 2025 · 3 min · 445 words · Kimberly Hensley

Zazie Beetz In Talks To Reprise Her Role In Joker: Folie À Deux

Another original cast member is joining the lines ofJoker: Folie à Deux. Zazie Beets is in talks to reprise her role as Sophie Dumond in the highly-anticipated sequel to the 2019 film, directed by Todd Phillips and co-written by Scott Silver. WhileJokerwas initially intended to be a standalone film with no sequels, Warner Bros. confirmed in the past June that a follow-up was in development, with shooting starting around December.Joker: Folie á Deux, which will reportedly be a musical, is slated to arrive in theaters on July 18, 2025....

May 28, 2025 · 3 min · 441 words · Michael Baldwin

'Dystopian Dark Comedy' Not For Broadcast Uses Theatrical Experience to Advance FMV

Full-motion video (FMV) games are an interesting breed, displaying action with pre-recorded footage. The genre dates back toarcade titles likeDragon’s Lairin 1983, known for its traditional hand-drawn animation by Don Bluth. However, more people likely associate the term “FMV” with games utilizing live-action footage, such asNight Trap(1992) andCritical Path(1993); or others that mix gameplay with live cutscenes likeCommand & Conquer(1995). Though FMV has fallen off in popularity, games likeNot For Broadcastkeep the spirit alive....

May 27, 2025 · 6 min · 1214 words · Susan Banks

5 Animated Sequels That Are Better Than The Originals

These days, it’s hard to find sequel stories that live up to the original one. When a movie does well enough to get turned into a franchise, it’s usually because the studios know they can make a ton of money off of it, and so sequels (especially for animated kids movies) tend to be cash cows more than anything else. Often, creativity and good storytelling are put to the side in favor of fan service and awkwardly placed callbacks to the jokes from the first movie that became iconic....

May 27, 2025 · 6 min · 1110 words · Jason Vargas

5 Best Ubisoft Games (& 5 Worst), According To Metacritic

Being one of the major video game developers and publishers in the industry,Ubisofthas been responsible for delivering big-name franchises that remain beloved by fans. However, the road to reaching this status has also been paved by a number of critical duds. RELATED:The 10 Best Platformer Games (According To Metacritic) This is true for games that were released around the beginning of the century. At this time, Ubisoft tested the waters out for their most reliable franchises....

May 27, 2025 · 6 min · 1080 words · Jenny Barry