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It’s The End of an Era For Link in The Legend of Zelda
For nearly 40 years, Link has traversed the Kingdom of Hyrule to rescue Princess Zelda from the terrible power of Ganon. As the hero of Hyrule, Link was an inseparable staple of what made The Legend of Zelda series special, but that time has come to an end. With the release of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment , the latest canonical Zelda storyline, the series has passed a threshold there’s no going back from. 2024’s The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom was the first ma
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Forgotten Star Wars Project Set 200 Years Before Phantom Menace Finally Gets Official Update
Star Wars: Eclipse , the controversial video game that has been stuck in development since 2021, has received an official update from its studio. The action-adventure game is being handled by Quantic Dream, the studio behind Detroit: Become Human . In a press release shared on Quantic Dream's official blog, Founder David Cage gave fans an encouraging update on the Star Wars project in a short, but sweet message: "Of course, development of Star Wars: Eclipse continues, and w
Oct 172 min read


36 Years Later, 1 of the Best Retro Sega Games of All Time Is Getting an Atari 2600 Port
Some retro games have stuck around long past their initial debut. Sometimes, it's because the titles had a revolutionary approach to...
Oct 94 min read


Steven Spielberg Reportedly Fumbled the Opportunity to Adapt $30 Billion Video Game Franchise
Steven Spielberg is no stranger to adaptations, as he has directed several films based on best-selling novels. However, he missed the...
Sep 52 min read


Netflix Pokémon Streaming Curse Strikes Again in New Anime Update
Netflix's complicated relationship with the Pokémon anime franchise continues as the platform's licensing curse appears to have struck...
Aug 142 min read


'We Will Return to the Origins of Happy Meals': McDonald's Issues Apology in Bad News for Pokémon Fans
On Aug. 8 (JST), McDonald's introduced exclusive Pokémon trading cards and toys to Happy Meals in a new nationwide campaign in Japan....
Aug 113 min read


Mario Kart World Review Bombed After Controversial Update
The Switch 2 ’s release has been a resounding success, and the system's only launch title, Mario Kart World, seemed to satiate fans....
Jun 302 min read


1 of Mario Kart's Most Annoying Features is Even More Disruptive in Mario Kart World
Nintendo Switch 2 launched with Mario Kart World , an elevated version of the Switch's Mario Kart 8 Deluxe . It features plenty of new...
Jun 132 min read


Indiana Jones and the Great Circle DLC (& Release Date) Announced
Lucasfilm has officially announced new DLC for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle . A release date and teaser trailer have also been...
Jun 92 min read


The Nintendo Switch 2 Shows a Promising Future For Nintendo Fans
After eight years, Nintendo has released the Nintendo Switch 2 to the public. It’s been a fascinating journey to witness as Nintendo...
Jun 65 min read


Embracing the Chaos, 1 Theater Chain Will Host Special "Chicken Jockey" Screenings of A Minecraft Movie
It’s no exaggeration to say that one particular scene in A Minecraft Movie has gone completely viral since the Jared Hess-directed film...
Apr 162 min read


'I'm Still Shocked': The Last of Us Season 2 Star Recalls Nearly Playing Ellie Before Bella Ramsey
The Last of Us Season 2 star Kaitlyn Dever opens up about nearly portraying Ellie in one planned adaptation of the video game that...
Apr 142 min read


Nintendo Announced an Awesome Christmas Gift for Marvel Fans
Dotemu and Tribute Games are bringing Marvel Comics ' Annihilation to gamers everywhere for the very first time. On March 27, the...
Mar 272 min read


April 17 Will Be a Great Day For Indiana Jones Fans
Bethesda Softworks' Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is officially coming to PS5 next month, after being an Xbox exclusive since its...
Mar 242 min read


Analysts Predict Switch 2 Launch to Be the Most Successful Console Ever
According to various Bloomberg analysts, the next Nintendo console will be more expensive and successful than the original Switch ....
Mar 142 min read


MTG Community Has Mixed Feelings About SpongeBob Crossover
It's one of the most surprising crossovers of the century — SpongeBob SquarePants is coming to Magic: The Gathering , a complex and...
Mar 112 min read


2 Retro Classics are Coming to Nintendo Switch Online
Nintendo has announced that two classics from the original Game Boy will be available via the Nintendo Switch Online service. In...
Mar 72 min read


Marvel Rivals Introduces Clone Rumble Bans, Much to Fans' Dismay
The developers of Marvel Rivals have really loved adding in limited-time game modes, and Clone Rumble is the most recent example of that...
Mar 72 min read


The Marvel’s Spider-Man Series Hasn't Seen the Last of Peter Parker, Yuri Lowenthal Says
Marvel’s Spider-Man 3 is rumored to already be in the works , and fans are worried about Peter Parker's role in the fourth game in the...
Feb 242 min read


Threats Against MultiVersus Devs Sparks Response From Director
latest Your Nerd Side Show: MultiVersus director Tony Huynh responded to fan backlash and death threats following the surprise...
Feb 62 min read
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