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Recently, BuzzFeed Studios announced a new movie called1Upthat’s being directed by Kyle Newman and written by Julia Yorks, starringEllen Page. The film has been compared to comedies likePitch Perfect, and will see Page take on the role of an esports coach for an all-female esports team. While the main focus of the film appears to be esports, it will reportedly also cover some hugely controversial topics in the gaming industry, like Gamergate....

One of themost popular tropes usedinhorror gamesis the use of mannequins. In the broad daylight of real life, mannequins are harmless enough and are typically found in stores to simply display outfits. However, in horror games, players can run into these creepy humanoid impostors just about anywhere. Whether it be in a household or a shipwreck, they always seem to feel sinister even by simply being present. RELATED:Scariest Horror Game Trailers Somehow, the presence of a human-like, yet not actually human, the object is enough to allow players to feel spooked every time....

Summary TheBorderlandsseries has been around for nearly fifteen years now, taking players through one of the most bizarre video game universes ever made, where brutal, heartless antagonists threaten and dark, hilarious comedy reigns. Now,Borderlands 4has recently been confirmed to be in active development, and although its setting, premise, and characters have yet to be revealed, there are a few assumptions that can be made about it based on the series' history....

Summary When she was first introduced as “Krista Lenz”, Historia was made to embody the ideal “waifu”; being selfless, grateful, and even breaking up fights, she quickly earned the favor of her male peers, especially Reiner. Come the end ofAttack on TItan’ssecond season, this proves to be a ruse, as it’s revealed that Historia had beenputting on an actin order to please others - as observed by Ymir. This didn’t go unnoticed by Eren either, who previously told her to drop the act and just be herself....

Ruined King: A League of Legends Storyis a turn-based RPG spinoff toLeague of Legends. However, the game has more in common with another Airship Syndicate game,Battle Chasers: Nightwar. That was a 2017 title.Ruined Linglooks and plays similarly to that so it’s like a spiritual successor. RELATED:Best Turn-Based RPGs On The Nintendo Switch While it may star familiar faces such as Sarah Fortune and Illaoi, there is no barrier keeping newbies out....

Arcade games can be stressful. Watching the timer tick away in the top corner as players shoot their way, or fight their way through levels, can create an exhilarating sense of excitement. This excitement is often heightened even further by playing some classic arcade horror games, which heightens the thrill exponentially. Fromco-op light gun shooters, to gruesome brawlers, these horror games can create the ultimate arcade experience. Spanning across decades, arcade horror game releases aren’t slowing down, and remain ever popular....

The newest generation of consoles began last month with the very anticipated launches of thePlayStation 5and Xbox Series X, but it hasn’t been a smooth transition for many. Stock of both consoles has proven to be insufficient to meet demand, thanks in part toconsole scalpersgrabbing huge quantities. Many potential buyers have encountered frustrating obstacles even when they manage to find a store with one of the coveted devices available. Yesterday, a Twitter announcement revealed thatBest Buy would be receiving a restock of the PS5and Xbox Series X on December 15, advising consumers to check in at 8:00 a....

Checkpoints have been a staple of gaming ever since this medium moved on from its arcade roots. Instead of frustrating experiences that forced players to cough up as many coins as possible, games became more lenient with the lives and chances that were given to a player. Instead of forcing them to start from scratch, most games gave players the option to save their progress at a certain juncture to let them come back at a different time or restore said save if they ended up experiencing a game over....

Dead Island 2disappeared after its reveal trailer dropped in 2014, but the open world zombie franchise has finally made a comeback, releasing a pair of exciting trailers at Gamescom Opening Night Live and confirming a July 15, 2025 release date.Dead Island 2is aiming for release on current- and next-gen consoles as well as Google Stadia and PC, though those on PC will only be able to get it through the Epic Games Store....

Every build inDeathloopstarts and ends with guns. Yes, some of the slabs are ridiculously powerful, character trinkets can shape the gameplay, and hacking adds a unique dynamic, but guns are what do the heavy lifting. Each one feels unique and has a role to play depending on the circumstances. RELATED:Mistakes Everyone Makes While Playing Deathloop So fine-tuning these guns becomes more than just a hobby. The right weapon trinkets can completely change the weapon’s abilities and usefulness....

The annual Solstice of Heroes event is about to launch inDestiny 2, celebrating all the events of the past year since theShadowkeepexpansion launched. With it brings the return of the European Aerial Zone play space, and the grind for the fancy golden armor sets for players to earn. Thankfully, YouTuber xHOUNDISHx has shared a guide on the most efficient way to upgrade the armor sets, which causes the Solstice Armor to glow white....

TheDoomfranchise helped establish the first-person shooter genre as we know it today, but despite being such an important part of gaming history, there was a time where it laid dormant. There was a 12 year gap between the release ofDoom 3in 2004 and id Software’s 2016Doomreboot as the franchise went through an identity crisis and each new attempt to revive it was trapped in development hell. Luckily, with theDoomreboot and the newly releasedDoom Eternal, it’s clear that the franchise is firmly back on track, and not only that, but it’s better than ever before....

Elden Ringcame out over two months ago, and many players have likely finished the game. Some players are now spending time in PvP, while others have started subsequentElden Ringplaythroughs, either with a different starting class or by taking the same character into New Game+. Elden Ringfeatures several bossesfor players to take on, and it gives users different types of weapons and tools to finish the job. It has an abundance of weapons, armor sets, and Spirit Ashes that summon NPCs, and every tactic seems viable to a certain extent....