Quick Links Summary Fans are used toStar Trekseasons ending on a high, but it took a while for the franchise to set the template. TheOriginal Seriesdidn’t end any of its three years on a particularly strong note, which carried through toStar Trek: The Next Generation.TNG’s second year was hit by the 1988 Writers Guild of America strike, an exodus of writers, and despite being reduced to 22 episodes, it was short of budget at the year’s end....

TheStar Warsuniverse is enormous, and with so many planets to visit and so many of them in need of rescuing from various kinds of evil dictatorships, it is important to have a fast ship. Many of the ships throughout the history ofStar Warsseem to be quick when it counts, and are able to travel in hyperspace quickly enough to outrun their enemies. However, there are other considerations than just hyper-speed capability....

Ubisoft recently announced thatAssassin’s Creed: The Ezio Collectionwas coming to the Switch in February, adding Ezio’s three games to thelist of available mainlineAssassin’s Creedgames on Switch. Ubisoft’s intent with the franchise on the platform isn’t entirely clear, as this addition means there are technically moreACgames available on Switch than there isn’t, but this has been slowly scattered across a few years. AC3 Remastered, AC4: Black Flag, andAC Roguewere all available before this, and in Japan only (but reasonably, eventually, expanding?...

An observantThe Last of Us Part 2player noticed a very subtle difference in the encounters with Scars betweenEllie and Abby. Relating to the way the Seraphites whistle at one another, this tiny difference provides insight via details native to Naughty Dog. DuringLast of Us 2, players will come across a new human enemy known as Scars. The group’s true name is the Seraphites, a primitive cult that doesn’t believe in the use of technology or most modern advancements due to following a prophet’s brutal ideals....

For a game that is all about showing off cool tech in a gritty future, there is plenty of tragedy inCyberpunk 2077too. One of the biggest moments was spoiled in the E3 2019 trailer, but that won’t be repeated here in case anyone missed it. The point isCyberpunk 2077is as much about loss as it is about having fun in an open-world city. RELATED:Cyberpunk 2077: The Biggest Fixes The Game Needs Then there are some missions that perhaps get too dark....

Todd Garner, producer on the 2021Mortal Kombatlive-action film, has claimed that the movie won’t get a new release date or advance trailer until such a time as American theaters re-open. The news comes from a brief exchange on Twitter on the morning of November 10th, in response to a fan’s question. Mortal Kombatwas originally scheduled to hit theaters in January of 2021, as per Deadline. Garner’s Tweet is the first announcement thatits release has been postponed....

A newSaints Rowwas announced to be in development a few years ago, but the developers have remained largely quiet about the title ever since. Despite this, the announcement of the newSaints Rowclaims that the game is reportedly going to reboot the series. Exactly what this entails, or how much of a soft reboot this newSaints Rowremains to be seen. However, aSaints Rowreboot makes a lot of senseto bring the franchise to modern times....

Earlier this week, rumors started swirling thatThe Witcherseason 2 had secretlycastGame of Thronesstar Natalie Dormer. However, Dormer’s representatives have since confirmed that the actress has not been cast inThe Witcherseason 2. Dormer’s representatives confirmed as much in a statement to Screen Rant. The rumors started because of social media posts by a crew member forThe WitcherTV series that confirmed Dormer was at least visiting the show’s shooting locations. Dormer had also been seen riding horses in Surrey with an unnamedWitchercrew member, causing further speculation that she may be joining the cast forThe Witcherseason 2....

Valheimhas just debuted on the Xbox Game Pass a few days ago, and it seems that its exclusivity in Microsoft consoles won’t last forever. Recently, the senior developer behind the title didn’t rule out an eventualValheimPlayStation launch, and now we know about how long the game’s Xbox exclusivity is required to last. Originally launched for PC back in 2021,Valheimis a sandbox survival game based on Norse culture. Despite being in Early Access, the game was a huge hit, selling over five million copies and becoming one of the major releases of the year....

Titanfall 2players have been experiencing a number of problems this past year regarding its online infrastructure. Many were concerned some aspects that have been unaddressed, noting that there is a number of systems that are being left compromised. This resulted inTitanfall 2’s multiplayer servers being plagued by hackers, causing several issues for players. These range from them being unable to log in, to several components of the game being near unplayable....

With the lack of attention boxing has received in video games ever since EA’sFight Night Championin 2011, Steel City Interactive has blessed fans with a new promising boxing game inUndisputed. While it has only recently just become available to PC players on Steam only, there are a plethora of fans who have been impressed with what the title has had to offer so far. Related:Best Fighters For Beginners In Undisputed Despite no release date for the full game being revealed for both PC and consoles, the high level of anticipation still remains among boxing fanatics as many expect the new title to fill the void that has been missing in video games with the absence of the boxing genre....

Insomniac waited quite a while before it mentioned anything ’s Spider-Man 2, but now that it has revealed 10 minutes of gameplay footage and its two main villains fully—at least from what fans have been shown—it is in the midst of a full-blown marketing campaign. New details aren’t being shared frequently, but its appearance at Summer Game Fest and The Game Awards’ 10-Year Concert were a treat for fans. Now, the next placeMarvel’s Spider-Man 2is officially scheduled to appear is none other thana Marvel panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2023later this month....

The crime genre in video games, much like the rest of the entertainment industry, has managed to remain relevant throughout history. From early pixelated versions of cops and robbers to theoriginal top-downGrand Theft Autoto modern-day series likeSaints RowandMafia, the crime genre has remained popular in gaming, and with new releases likeCrime Boss: Rockay Cityon the horizon, it seems like it’ll stay that way for some time. Announced atthe Game Awards,Crime Boss: Rockay Cityseems like a tongue-in-cheek homage to all things 90s, taking players on a journey through a neon-soaked Miami city as they build their crime business from the ground up, meeting plenty of well-known celebrity faces along the way that range from Chuck Norris to Danny Glover....