At nearly a quarter of a century old, there will be some people reading this who weren’t around whenHalf-Lifefirst came into the gaming sphere. Asone of the most influential and innovative FPS titlesof the 1990s, if not all time, it helped usher in a new era for the genre, as well as make everyone sit up and pay attention to a little-known studio called Valve, despite it being their first release....

The story of the 20th Century FoxX-Menmovies is one filled with ups and downs, from the tear-jerking ending ofLoganto the questionable writing decisions ofX-Men Origins: Wolverine. And though there have been times when the Fox films have come close to capturing the greatness of theX-Mencomics at their best, they’ve usually fallen short as adaptations — and such is the case with the final entry in the series,The New Mutants. Originally slated for a 2018 release,The New Mutantsdidn’t hit theaters until August 2020, making it more notorious for its numerous delays than the actual contents of the film....

The officialNinjalaTwitter account has announced that its new free-to-play bubblegum ninja fighter has already broken 1 million downloads. To honor the occasion and reconcile forinitial server access errors, the game’s developers, GungHo, will also be gifting players a bundle of in-game goods. Ninjalaclearly struck a chord with a large number of gamers (as evidenced by its hasty 1 million downloads), but the popularity came with a frustrating consequence. Ninjas trying to login throughout the game’s first hours faced constant server access errors, which rendered the colorful brawler nearly unplayable....

The Last of Us 2made a big impact when it released in June last year. The sequel to one of the biggest PlayStation 3 exclusives,The Last of Us 2continued the stories of fan-favorite characters like Ellie and Joel through a brutally emotional story and has struck a chord with many players that are still making some amazing fan content to this day. The Last of Us 2is full of intense momentsthat really test its players....

When it came out,Final Fantasy 15felt like a major event. Square Enix had been advertising it and its prior formFinal Fantasy Versus 13for over 10 years, and asFinal Fantasyfans had spent those years dealing with the controversialFinal Fantasy 13trilogy andFinal Fantasy 14’s rough launch, they were ready for something new. After a slew of showings and a delay,Final Fantasy 15finally came out. As the first open-world title in the series, it was impressive but received mixed reviews....

EA’sDead Spaceis a hot topic among gamers recently, as the series' unexpected return made waves in the horror game community. The first twoDead Spacegames are highly regarded as modern classics, and still enjoy a large fan following today. Dead Spaceis a critically acclaimed survival-horror series set in a science fiction universe. EA recently announced a remake of the firstDead Spacein the style of Capcom’sResident Evil 2remake, and fans of both games are pointing out some critical differences that may give horror fans pause....

For 25 years, theResident Evilfranchise has produced a wide cast of characters that have since become iconic figures in the industry. Amongthe leading characters in the franchise is Chris Redfield, serving as one of its first playable characters who introduced players to the world ofResident Evil. It is no secret that among the many main characters who have led the fight against bioterrorism, Chris has played a significant role in key events that shapedResident Evil’shistory....

Over the past few months, Nintendo has hosted a number of online presentations that have focused on topics ranging from indie titles toSuper Smash Bros. UltimateDLC charactersand beyond. That said, a full-blownNintendo Directhas not occurred since September 2019, leaving many fans curious about what the legendary developer has planned for this new year. Fortunately, if a new rumor is to be believed, these fans do not have to wait much longer before this matter is addressed by 2020’s first Nintendo Direct....

One of the many qualities that draw players toThe Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrimis its uncanny attention to detail. Considering how nearly every object and non-player character is interactive,Skyrimis inundated with minutia that most players would likely never notice their first time playing through the game. Although, one player recently discovered a more disconcerting detail in-game. A commonality that many entries ofThe Elder Scrollsshare is thepresence of Daedra. Over the course of any given playthrough, players are bound to run into one or multiple Daedric entities, most of which are quite menacing....

Summary Some players are having issues installing their physical copies ofMarvel’s Spider-Man 2onto their PS5. Insomniac’sMarvel’s Spider-Man 2was released on October 20 and is the highly anticipated sequel to 2018’sMarvel’s Spider-Manand the 2020 spin-offMarvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales. InMarvel’s Spider-Man 2,players assume the roles of both Peter Parker and Miles Morales as they traverse New York City trying to stop Kraven the Hunter from turning the Big Apple into a concrete hunting ground....

Capcom isn’t trying to reinvent the wheel with its upcoming fighting game,Street Fighter 6. But it is trying to improve and enhance theStreet Fighterexperience in interesting, incremental ways. Several new features have already been confirmed that helpStreet Fighter 6’s characters stand out during gameplay in unique ways. Yet another such feature has now been discovered during Japan Expo 2022. EachStreet Fighter 6character will have a unique celebration animation upon completing a Perfect round....

By the time he turned 30, Eddie Murphy had shot two of the most influential standup specials of all time and starred in four of the greatest comedies ever made. Without a doubt, he’s one of the most legendary names in comedy. Murphy has been a bankable star for almost half a century, regularly appearing in hit high-concept comedies, often playing multiple roles within the same project. From the class-war caper ofTrading Placesto the sci-fi hijinks ofThe Nutty Professor, Murphy has headlined many comedy classics....

The Sims 4has been around for nearly a decade, and the developers are still not done with it. Even though The Sims Team is working on the next entry to the series, expansion packs are still coming out forThe Sims 4, making it possible for players to experience all sorts of gameplay with their favorite households. The upcoming expansion pack forThe Sims 4is called For Rent, and it’s coming out soon....