Video games have long been a numbers-driven industry. From the console wars of the 1990s between Sega and Nintendo to today’s more analytical approach—complete with monthly active users, retention rates, and microtransaction revenue—success has always been tied to metrics. But amidst all the changing measurements, one classic question remains: What are the best-selling video games…
Key Takeaways: With the Nintendo Switch 2 now officially launched, speculation is mounting about the console’s first major Nintendo Direct. One of the most exciting rumors is the potential reveal of a brand-new Animal Crossing game—likely a follow-up to New Horizons, which launched to massive success in 2020. While fans eagerly await the announcement, longtime…
Key Takeaways: Activision’s Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 has become the center of heated debate in the FPS community, not due to gameplay mechanics or technical issues, but because of its increasingly bizarre crossover content. From Beavis and Butt-Head to American Dad operator skins, many longtime fans are voicing concerns that the franchise has…
Key Takeaways: The Young Avengers began as youthful echoes of the original Avengers, but the team quickly evolved into something entirely its own. From cosmic hybrids and mystics to genius tacticians, the Young Avengers have carved out a legacy in the Marvel Universe — and are strongly rumored to appear in the MCU’s future. But…
Key takeaways Long-Awaited Classic Nears Return Ubisoft has officially reignited excitement among fans by confirming that the highly anticipated Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake is on the horizon. First announced in 2020 and delayed multiple times since, the remake of the 2003 action-adventure classic now appears to be close to launch. Ubisoft…
Key Takeaways: British game developer The Chinese Room—known for narrative-driven titles like Still Wakes the Deep—has officially become an independent studio following a management buyout. After months of uncertainty stemming from parent company Sumo Digital’s restructuring and layoffs, the studio now looks to the future with renewed focus on creativity and autonomy. Layoffs and Uncertainty…
Key Takeaways: A Metahuman History Carved in Stone James Gunn, co-head of DC Studios and director of the upcoming Superman, has officially confirmed that the elaborate mural featured in the film’s Hall of Justice is more than just background art. In a recent Rolling Stone interview, Gunn revealed the mural was an intentional, detailed piece…
Back in the late ’80s and early ’90s, making a video game didn’t cost more than a few hundred thousand dollars. But today, big-budget games can rival Hollywood blockbusters in both cost and scope. Between sprawling open worlds, real-time physics, high-end graphics, motion capture, and marketing blitzes, budgets have soared into hundreds of millions. Here…
Key Takeaways: Steam, the world’s largest PC gaming platform, is reportedly delisting a wide range of adult-themed games—marking a stark shift in policy—following pressure from controversial advocacy groups. These removals target games with extreme sexual content, specifically those referencing themes like inc*st or sexual violence. Third-Party Influence May Be Driving Steam’s Policy Shift Last week,…
Key Takeaways: Frank Miller’s legendary work on Daredevil remains one of the most influential comic book runs in history. With his noir-driven style and psychologically rich characters, Miller transformed Marvel’s “Man Without Fear” from a B-list hero into one of the publisher’s flagship characters. Yet, nearly 45 years later, this once-groundbreaking run shows its age…