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Later this month, Square Enix will finally release Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. A few weeks back, we received an invitation to check the game out early and left impressed with what Square Enix had to show. Square Enix allowed us to play the first two chapters of the game, which can be both a blessing...
The first decade of the millennium gave us the first iteration of some video game franchises that would become the biggest in the industry. Every platform has at least one big franchise that either started in the 2000s or had an important entry in an already established franchise. Here are 25 important games that arrived...
Movies can be a great source of entertainment. Most movies utilize fiction and showcase the impossible. That doesn't stop some people from thinking what gets shown on the big screen might be plausible, however. Plenty of lies have been shown on screen, but we don't give a second thought to many of them. 1. No...
The WWE Intercontinental Championship has a rich history of over 40 years. The history of this great championship starts in September 1979 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Over the years, legendary wrestlers like Shawn Michaels, Bret Hart, Mr. Perfect, the Rock, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Eddie Guerrero, AJ Styles, and more have held the title....
Making its debut in 1989, The Simpsons has been going strong as one of the longest-running programs on television. Thanks to the brilliant storytelling and animation, the show has sparked some iconic characters over the years, many of whom are not actually part of the Simpson family. Although there is no shortage of characters to...
Finding an easter egg in your favorite movie, TV show, or video game is always cool. This type of quick wink and a nod to something only really big fans will notice has become popular over the years. Here are 25 easter eggs we noticed in TV shows, movies, and video games. 1. Community (2009-2015) ...
So many games come out yearly that it can take work to keep track of them all. With all of these new games arriving, it becomes increasingly important to remember some of the older games that got us to this point. Before the end of this year, go back and play one of these games....
A television show's success depends on many factors. One crucial aspect is having a memorable cast, for better or worse. Here are 25 of the most iconic characters that get under our skin but keep us watching. 1. The Blacklist – Elizabeth Keen Elizabeth has a tragic backstory, being responsible for her dad's fate at...
A company can have a great idea but miss the initial execution. Perhaps the budget needed to be bigger to match their vision, or the team needed more time to bring their concept to life fully. Whatever the case, a sequel can usually fix those problems. One great example of this comes from Ubisoft and...
With the increasing popularity of the gaming industry, more and more people become interested every year. These days, games rarely reside within one genre, with one famous example being the action-adventure genre. While the big blockbusters like Assassin's Creed, Call of Duty, or Grand Theft Auto have become household names, those games might not be...
The Last of Us Part II Remastered picks up after the events of the first game. Joel and Ellie have found their way to Jackson, a refuge for survivors of the outbreak. After getting through the prologue, the player assumes control of Ellie after approximately four years have passed. Ellie and Joel have become productive...
The popularity of video games increases every year. Unfortunately, the prices tend to increase over time as well. Everyone wants and needs to stretch their money as much as possible. Keeping that in mind, we have compiled a list of some great titles that gamers can pick up for $30 or less. 1. Tunic Tunic...
Art and entertainment can be a moving experience at times. A great video game can follow the same route. Over the years, some truly profound games have arrived on the market. The game's story might stick with the player, a particular game mechanic, or just the entire package. When some games come on the market...
The Prince of Persia franchise has lay dormant for years. When Ubisoft announced its return, fans rejoiced. Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown features side-scrolling action as the player assumes the role of Sargon, an immortal warrior charged with the protection of Persia. The events for this new game occur on Mount Qaf, a place...
Video games are an undeniable part of pop culture. Some really small games have made a significant impact, while some bigger titles can leave players in awe. Players can visit impressive cities and towns in many games with their own economies and vibrant lifestyles. We have compiled a list of some of the best cities...
The concept of a bucket list can vary from person to person. For some, it involves traveling to exotic lands, while for others, it might be culinary, wanting to try as many dishes as possible. A gaming bucket list provides something similar — a list of games everyone should play. A game can get on...
Video games can have a profound effect on people. For some, games can be an escape from the everyday pressures of the world. Escaping into a virtual world for a few hours can do wonders for a person and help them through difficult times. 1. Final Fantasy X Final Fantasy X tells the story of...
One of the best features a game can include is immersing the player in its world. When a game can make the player feel like a part of this new world, it brings the experience to a new level. One way to accomplish this feat is not having a head-up display (HUD). A HUD displays...
Thousands of video games arrive on the market every year. Gaming has become a medium that has something for everyone. Whether someone enjoys a first-person shooter, building a city, or matching three objects of the same color, a game exists for everyone. Family-friendly games become really important when young kids express an interest in gaming...
The term “free to play” can be misleading at times. Games exist on the market that technically don't cost any money to play. Some of these games hide behind a paywall, making progress difficult. Keeping that in mind, we have compiled a list of free games for download without spending a dime. If someone wants...
No decade has been more influential in the video game industry than the 1990s. Some of the highest-rated, most iconic games came from this decade, regardless of platform. Sony entered the market with their PlayStation console in the mid-1990s. Even though it didn't arrive on the market until 2001, Microsoft also decided to enter the...
Finding a well-placed secret in a video game can be a thrilling experience. One famous example revolves around a game designer placing an item behind a waterfall. The recently released Super Mario Bros. Wonder provides another example, with some stages having more than one exit. Other games might unlock a secret room or item after the...
Video games have become a huge part of pop culture and the biggest franchises in the industry have worldwide recognition. 2023 has become one of the best years ever for big game releases. With that being the case, we looked back to other great years. We specifically decided to look at the 2010s and everything...
Occasionally, a game arrives on the market that keeps gamers busy for years. In some instances, people might spend thousands of hours on one game. We checked a popular forum to determine how many hours players have clocked on their favorite games. The number of hours listed below belongs to a single individual and represents...
For over twenty years, Pokemon has persisted as one of the largest, most well-known franchises in the gaming industry. It provides fans with endless characters, possibilities, storylines, and games. Fans have even found a way to create their own versions of some of the most classic games. These games carry on the essence of the main...
Some of the most popular games on the market can keep a player's attention for hundreds (if not thousands) of hours. What about smaller, more bite-sized experiences? A short game can make just as big of an impact as a longer game if done right. We have compiled a list of some of those shorter...
Ratchet & Clank's latest adventure is the newest PlayStation game on PC. This new game is an inter-dimensional adventure as you must save your world and every other dimension. The basic premise is that Ratchet & Clank have basically been in retirement for a little while. Clank wants to surprise Ratchet by building a Dimensionator....
Bethesda’s critically-acclaimed entry into the RPG franchise, Fallout 4, is a compelling expanse. Exploring the wasteland and the Commonwealth will provide you with endless entertainment. Still, many mods are out there to make that experience even better. We have done our research and found some of the best mods you can install to take your...
Colorful imagination, gripping storyline, and relatable characters. The Final Fantasy series has become the most popular role-playing series out there. Final Fantasy released its first game in Japan in 1987 and in the US in 1990. So began a franchise of iconic games that would have an endless following. Every game is unique in its...
World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) has dominated the professional wrestling landscape for decades. A new group of guys decided to try and change that a few years ago by launching All Elite Wrestling (AEW). While there have been mixed results, AEW injected fresh air into professional wrestling, and they hope to do that again with AEW:...
Games can capture hearts and minds like no other form of media. This was evident during Covid when something like Animal Crossing: New Horizons came out on the Nintendo Switch and captivated everyone when the world was shut down. Other games like Final Fantasy XIV are designed to “never” end with new content coming out...
The latest entry in the Pikmin series is finally here with Pikmin 4. If you need to get more familiar with the Pikmin franchise, it is a real-time strategy game developed and published by Nintendo. This iteration's basic story is that Captain Olimar crash-landed on a planet and sent out a distress call. A rescue...
Microsoft has always been really good at taking community feedback about its products. Earlier today, they announced that they are finally releasing a big dashboard update to everyone. This new update has many features that have been requested over the years, including the ability to actually see your background image instead of having it covered...
Nintendo has repeatedly captured our attention with new addicting games and storylines to keep us entertained for more hours than we could ever fathom. Each game system provided more than the last with enhanced graphics and options. However, some systems have been left to be hidden gems of the past. Isn't it worth a little...
John Cena is a big movie star now in Hollywood, but he got his start with World Wrestling Entertainment. Taking a similar path to the Rock, WWE fans knew about him before the general public. Still, Cena has developed quite an impressive resume in Hollywood, and he isn't done yet. 1 – Barbie (2023) John...
There is a popular franchise out there called The Legend of Zelda, and it has inspired many titles over the years. Oceanhorn: Monster of Uncharted Seas was one of the better ones, and now the follow-up, Oceanhorn 2: Knights of the Lost Realm, is available on the current generation of consoles. Set one thousand years...
Microsoft sent shock waves across the video game industry over the past few years, adding a rather large number of studios to their portfolio. The biggest one, and the one causing the most controversy, is Activision Blizzard King. Once Microsoft has finalized its acquisition of Activision Blizzard King,l Xbox Game Studios will encompass a staggering...
Windham Lawrence Rotunda (known to wrestling fans as Bray Wyatt) suddenly passed away on August 24, 2023. Bray is part of a wrestling dynasty. His family has been an integral part of the industry for decades. Bray's grandfather is Blackjack Mulligan, and his father is Mike Rotunda. Fans will know Mike Rotunda under the ring...
If you enjoy playing old-school role-playing games, you need to give Sea of Stars a try. It is heavily influenced by some older Final Fantasy games, Illusion of Gaia, Super Mario RPG, Chrono Trigger, and more. Sea of Stars features two main protagonists, Valere and Zale. At the start of your journey, you will select...
There is always a range of opinions about media. Some people might call one movie a masterpiece, while others think it doesn't live up to the hype. Some movies enjoy mainstream success, while others are more niche but still have a devoted following. Here are 25 cult classics people think are overrated. 1. Last Action...
The WWE Championship celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. Legendary wrestlers such as Stone Cold Steve Austin, Shawn Michaels, and Bret Hart have held the gold. Roman Reigns is the current champion, and it looks like he won't lose it anytime soon. We have compiled a list of the longest WWE Championship reigns in that...
NetherRealm Studios surprised everyone when they unveiled Mortal Kombat 1. Mortal Kombat is a popular franchise. Mortal Kombat 1 is an origin story for the franchise and its characters. It has an exceptionally well-written story, some secondary stories to go through with its “Invasions” mode, the classic towers that previous games have had, and more....
Western films have been a popular genre for a long time. People love the idea of the Wild West and everything it represents. Some believe it to be a simpler time, and it represents freedom. We looked at a popular online movie forum and compiled a list of 25 movies for those who want to...
Assassin's Creed Mirage began with a hearty dose of nostalgia. Ubisoft added a small montage of previous characters celebrating the franchise's fifteenth anniversary. Then the actual game started, and the adventure felt familiar, yet new. Assassin's Creed Mirage returns to the original formula with the franchise mixed in with concepts from the more recent games....
Video games evoke a wide range of emotions. They can make players feel like heroes as they save the world from destruction or scare them so much you don't know what to do. We looked at an online entertainment forum to find out the scariest random video games moments, whether sitting in front of a...
Video games have become one of the most popular forms of entertainment. Iconic franchises include Mario, Halo, Final Fantasy, Call of Duty, The Last of Us, and more. One of the most disappointing things that can happen to a gamer is having a game canceled. We looked at an online forum to find canceled games...
Video games don't have the same long history as other mediums, such as television or movies. Some all-time classics have hit consoles over the years, though, and gamers find themselves now at the point where some once-popular games need to return. These days, many games either get the remake treatment or, at the very least,...
WWE has a Performance Center in Florida where they train men and women they view as potential stars. Many great women have gone through the NXT system, such as Becky Lynch, Charlotte Flair, Bianca Belair, Sasha Banks, and more. In that time, there have been some fantastic women to hold the NXT Women's Championship. Check...
WWE has a state-of-the-art Performance Center in Florida to train the men and women they see as potential future superstars. Part of that process involves being a part of the NXT brand. Their developmental system lets men and women hone their craft before going to either Raw or Smackdown. WWE NXT has had some memorable...
The third entry in the franchise from Insomniac Games, Spider-Man 2 picks up where Spider-Man: Miles Morales left off. This time, though, players experience playing Peter Parker and Miles Morales. Most of the time, players can pick either one. The game has specific missions, however, that require either Peter or Miles. Miles, for example, has...
Tag team wrestling can be a lot of fun when done right. Fans can experience it in many ways, whether the standard two vs. two or a six-man match with three men on either team. Or, fans can indulge in the traditional Survivor Series type of matches that feature ten individuals with five men on...
Movies can take us on an emotional roller coaster whenever we watch them. Expanding your horizons and watching something different can be good regardless of your favorite genre. By doing so, you might find a new favorite film. We looked at a popular online movie forum to see some films that will help diversify your...
The house that Mario built consistently delivers games that make it a joy to be a gamer. Mario has returned in a brand new adventure battling a familiar foe. Nintendo's creativity knows no bounds, and Super Mario Bros. Wonder will showcase for that for years to come. New powers, impressive level design, and out-of-the-box thinking...
Video game franchises don't always get it right on the first attempt. At times, a sequel can be much better, learning from the mistakes of the original. It could be the third or fourth game, but great franchises find what works best. We looked at a popular online gaming forum to see what franchise gamers...
Not everyone has the same opinions about movies since it’s such highly subjective content. Someone in a popular online forum asked which films people thought were masterpieces, even though critics and audiences mostly said otherwise. Here are the top 25 responses. 1. Big Trouble in Little China (1986) A long-distance trucker is in for a...
The video game industry experienced a wild ride in the 1980s. The industry crashed in 1983. Fortunately, Nintendo came along and saved the industry, releasing the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1985. Gamers have Mario, Link, and Samus to thank for the industry as we know it today. Suppose Nintendo had not stepped in at all....
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III continues the Modern Warfare storyline in interesting ways. The development team at Sledgehammer Games took a new mission design approach, adding a bit of multiplayer flavor to the campaign. To be clear, the campaign remains single-player only. Some concepts, such as changing the loadout in multiplayer, now appear in single-player...
After a tough day at work, finding something relaxing that doesn't require much thought can be a good idea. While some games have deep narratives and demand your attention, other titles that don't need attention also exist. We looked at a popular online forum to find out which games can be fun to play without...
Finishing a great television show brings in a lot of mixed feelings. If the show has a great ending, everyone enjoys the sendoff it received. If the finale fails to deliver, fans feel disappointed. Regardless of the outcome, it can also be depressing since there won't be any more new episodes to enjoy. We looked...
Product placement in any medium can be controversial. From the corporate side, these companies want to get their products in front of prospective customers. From the consumer side, product placement can sometimes be invasive and distract from the experience, especially when it's an absurd placement in a video game. 1. Fortnite – Pretty Much Everything...
Video games can be immersive adventures. Within these adventures lie the characters of each story. Some characters have nice designs and add to the experience. Other characters, however, can be utterly unlikeable for a variety of reasons. 1. Horizon Zero Dawn – Ted Faro The main antagonist in Horizon Zero Dawn, players learn about Ted's...
Video games allow you to visit different worlds and have unique experiences. A popular online forum recently asked which video game moments make you emotional. The gamut of emotions can run from extreme sadness to being overjoyed. These are 15 emotional moments that you can find in games, in no particular order. 1. God of...
Playing through certain games can be so much fun that gamers want to do it again. Developers know this and include a new mode in the game as a result. This new mode, New Game+, allows the player to go through the story a second time. The twist here revolves around the fact that players...
Boss fights in video games can run the gamut. Some fights feature great ideas, while others can be unnecessarily brutal. We looked at a popular online gaming forum to find out which bosses gamers have had a lot of trouble with over the years. The results feature an eclectic bunch ranging from games that might...
