As part of the latest act of consolidation in the video game industry, the massive holding group now owns Crystal Dynamics, Eidos Montreal, and Square Enix Montreal, as well as the handful of best-selling IPs that the said studios were and are working on such as Tomb Raider and more. The price of the deal alone is worthy of making headlines. Back in September, Microsoft reportedly paid $100 million for exclusive rights to the Tomb Raider Survivor Trilogy....

These deals will be finalized early this year, which will have significant ramifications down the line. While this may seem to be just a typical scenario of a large holding company acquiring smaller ones, there are major implications of these particular buyouts on comic books, MMO gaming, and the entertainment industry. The Embracer Group Formerly known as Nordic Games Licensing and THQ Nordic AB, the Embracer Group is a Swedish holding company that generally focused on video games....

Why are critics not loving Marvel’s Eternals? In an earlier article, we covered how critics had vastly different opinions on Marvel’s Eternals. Back then, the film had a 72% score on Rotten Tomatoes, which isn’t bad but it’s not the best either. Unfortunately, things have changed a lot in just a couple of days. Now, the critical opinion on Marvel’s Eternals has only gotten worse. The good news here though, is that there are still several hundred reviews left that could help level the score out....

Like the advancements made to PSVR 2, the games are also getting better for the ultimate VR gaming experience. VR gaming fans will be happy to know that there is a great lineup of next-gen VR games specifically made with the highly anticipated PSVR 2 in mind. Sony hosted a State of Play in which a number of games were announced for PSVR 2. Here’s a rundown of every confirmed title for the PSVR 2....

It’s been a couple of years since then. Outside of confirming that the next BioShock game will be developed by one of its new studios, Cloud Chamber, as its debut title, we know so little about the next BioShock game. However, thanks to the magic of the internet, leakers, reputable sources, and job listings from Cloud Chamber, we’ve been able to scrounge up a couple of things about the next BioShock game....

The Witcher: Monster Slayer is CD Projekt RED’s answer to that witcher-sized itch that you need to scratch. While the game does bear The Witcher title, it won’t have you playing as Geralt of Rivia. It’s not even your typical The Witcher game. Instead, The Witcher: Monster Slayer is a mobile AR title that lets you wield your silver and steel swords against a wide range of enemies. The best way to possibly describe the game is a cross between Niantic’s Pokémon GO and The Witcher series....

The potential for the unusual collaboration was first brought to my attention on Twitter, by a user who has since deleted their profile. Nonetheless, after verifying a heap of their images with my own sources, two caught my attention. They were artwork of both King Kong and Godzilla in Call of Duty: Warzone. One image showed King Kong swatting a WW2 plane out of the sky whilst soldiers aimed rifles at him in the distance....

Two of the biggest changes for F1 2022 this year will be the removal of its story mode and the addition of a new player hub called ‘F1 LIFE’. F1 LIFE allows players a more behind-the-scenes look at the lives of actual Formula 1 drivers, with players being able to purchase and collect various luxurious items. These items will include the likes of expensive watches and designer glasses. However, one of the biggest additions to the game, that is also included as part of the F1 LIFE feature, is the introduction of supercars that players will be able to collect and drive....

Unfortunately, outside of the recent massive hiring push, we know little about GTA 6. This is a good way to explain why fans are quick to jump on every GTA 6 leak. But, it appears that some are a little too eager to believe everything that they see. One fan, in particular, took it upon themselves to prove just how thirsty fans are for GTA 6 news by fabricating a fake map and peddling it as legit info for GTA 6....

However, just as he promised, Leavitt released his own video explaining what led to his departure from Avalanche Software, the studio working on Hogwarts Legacy. Leavitt Explains Departure in Video and Letter In his video, the former Hogwarts Legacy lead developer shared an intimate moment where he said goodbye to his former colleagues over at Avalanche Software via a Zoom call. In addition to this, he also shared his resignation letter....

Today, a dataminer confirmed the collaboration between Fortnite and Destiny 2. Popular Destiny 2 dataminer, @GinsorKR, uploaded a photo of the popular Fortnite skins with the caption “Fortnite Destiny confirmed.” The photo shows each of the three Destiny 2 main classes wearing Fortnite skins. — Ginsor (@GinsorKR) August 20, 2022 The leak comes just days before Bungie, the maker of Destiny 2, is scheduled to reveal the next major update for the game, Lightfall, on August 23 at 9:00 AM PDT / 12:00 PM ET....

It’s not the first time an Eastern game incorporated gambling mechanics in its revenue stream, and in fact the origins of Gacha can be traced all the way back to 2004 when the Japanese version of MapleStory, a side-scrolling MMORPG, sold “Gachapon ticket” for 100 Yen each and, just like real-life gachapon machines, players attained randomly chosen game items when they used the ticket on “Gachapon” However, when Western games like Star Wars Battlefront II and Overwatch introduced similar mechanics in the form of Lootboxes, they found themselves the subject of criticism....

Scroll down below to learn more about Hangout Events. What Is The Genshin Impact Hangout Events? As the version update draws near, Travelers must certinly be growing curious as to what the new version may hold. So today, let’s have a look at a new system that will be coming in this update — Hangout Events.#GenshinImpact pic.twitter.com/Ms6u5yfCUo — Paimon (@GenshinImpact) March 12, 2021 The Genshin Impact update will introduce Hangout Events to the game....

Marcopolo444, a user on Reddit, posted several links to all the leaked content that was directly stripped out of the current ongoing PC and Xbox multiplayer beta. These leaks come directly from the HaloLeaks Discord server. From what we’ve gathered looking at these leaks, it seems tat 343 has really embraced the meme culture and incorporated that into Halo Infinite. While there is no direct emblem customization option, the emblems they’ve offered seem to have positive feedback, judging by the comments on the original Reddit post....

If you are not planning to fork over the cash for the Pass, expect a lot of empty levels. Like so many AAA titles these days, Halo has adopted the Season Pass approach to monetized multiplayer. While Halo Infinite’s multiplayer modes themselves will be free to play with some limitations, paying customers will have access to more content and more rewards. Now we know how much more, exactly. Overall, the Halo Infinite Season Pass will offer a total of 120 levels for players to progress through, and pass owners will get a reward for every single level they clear....

With a combined gross of $4.5 billion at the global box office, The Force Awakens, The Last Jedi, and The Rise of Skywalker made more in three outings than multiple commercially successful movie franchises combined. Despite the trilogy’s popularity though, not everyone is a fan of it. A common criticism among Star Wars fans is how the sequels disrespected Darth Vader. In particular, many took issue with how Disney retconned Darth Vader’s “redemption arc” by making it so Vader’s only accomplishment was to save his son, Luke, who would later push his grandson, Ben Solo, to follow him to the dark side....

As expected, the same happened with the release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. PC players have been experiencing constant crashes in their game, down to the point where it is barely playable. Every time players crash, they are presented with the infamous ‘Scan and Repair’ error that many others have also experienced in Warzone and Call of Duty: Vanguard. That’s right, the ‘Scan and Repair’ error is back to haunt CoD players....

After being leaked and teased last year, Warner Bros. eventually confirmed that it is working on a platform brawler. However, unlike the genre’s standard-bearer, Nintendo’s Super Smash Bros., MultiVersus will focus on teamwork, although other modes will be available in-game as well. MultiVersus doesn’t have a release date at the moment, but Warner Bros. will hold open and closed betas in the meantime. Here’s how you can sign up for the MultiVersus alpha and beta:...

Marvel Studios unveiled the first trailer for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 while Paramount Pictures released an action-packed teaser for Transformers: Rise of the Beast. The former will be James Gunn’s swansong in the MCU while the latter showcases Maximals, Predacons, and Terrorcons alongside the Autobots and Decepticons. Another big reveal in the CCXP is the official title for Indiana Jones 5. The upcoming action-adventure flick will be Harrison Ford’s final outing as Indiana Jones and closes a series that started four decades ago....

The two producers responded to Elba’s comment in a recent interview with Variety. Broccoli had the following to say, “We love Idris. The thing is, it’s going to be a couple of years off. And when we cast Bond, it’s a 10-12-year commitment. So, he’s probably thinking, ‘Do I really want that thing? Not everybody wants to do that. It was hard enough getting [Daniel Craig to do it]. " Her partner, Wilson, interjected with a statement that Craig was in his 30s when he first took on the role....