Hogwarts Legacyhas the convenience of rich lore behind it, even though its narrative plunges into a new territory for the franchise with Ancient Magic. Stepping outside the castle it is easy to see whereHogwarts Legacymight have drawn other inspirations from action-adventure or open-world games, but within the castle players get as much fan service and nostalgia as they could hope for in the most subtle of ways.Hogwarts Legacymildly refers to the Chamber of Secrets, and a trophy room offers a look at the Goblet of Fire casket as only two of myriad examples....

Summary While players expectedHogwarts Legacyto be a massive hit, many did not know just how big the game would be. It was not only met with strong reviews and won multiple awards, but it also ended up being the biggest game of the year, raking in $1 billion. Because of that, Warner Bros. seems committed to turningHogwarts Legacyinto its own franchise. However, even if the sequel is fantastic, it may have a hard time matching the success of its predecessor....

The recent release of the Burning Shores DLC means that Aloy’s adventure is far from over.Horizon Forbidden Westexplored parts of several locations within the western sphere of the United States, and the expansion takes players to the ruins of Los Angeles, which presents new dangers to overcome. Thenew machines like the Waterwing and Stingspawndo well to add to the series' laundry list of enemies, but there’s still one avenue the series is yet to consider which could provoke some huge opportunities but also some obvious drawbacks....

Despite the ongoing shortages in the tech world, in which gamers are struggling to get hold of new graphics cards, it hasn’t stopped the likes of Nvidia or AMD from launching new products, andIntelis not far behind them. WithIntel announcing its range of upcoming Arc GPUs, with the first being the Alchemist, there has been interest in how well it’s likely to perform against its competitors. Recent developments now reveal what the hardware’s specs will be, with a source indicating that it could be a rival for some already-released top graphics cards....

With the 2022 awards season underway, there’s a lot of talk about when it comes to acclaimed director Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest film,Licorice Pizza. The film is chock full of many key characteristics of Anderson’s work: the Los Angeles setting, a wildly charming ensemble cast, and a heartwarming, albeit slightly unsettling, story. It has also, like much of his other work, proved divisive among critics and audiences alike. RELATEd:The Best Movies That Came Out Of Tarantino & Rodriguez Collaboration...

Summary TheLord of the Ringsfranchise has been around for almost 90 years now, and it’s remained one of the most popular fantasy franchises in the Western world for that entire duration. It’s only natural, then, thatThe Lord of the Ringshas plenty of video game adaptations under its belt. Though it’s only the same handful that are talked about time and time again, with those being theTwo TowersandReturn of the Kingmovie tie-in games, theLEGO Lord of the Ringsgame, theBattle for Middle-earthseries, and the most recent additions to this exclusive list,theMiddle-earth:Shadowduology....

With the introduction of the July 2023 Rise of the Phoenix Season Pass, fans were able to instantly unlock the new Phoenix Force card with the Premium Pass. Phoenix Force is a controversial card inMarvel Snapbut has gained much traction throughout movement and destruction decks. RELATED:Marvel Snap: The Best Spider-Man 2099 Deck Phoenix Force is a 5-Cost card with Power. Phoenix Force also has the On Reveal ability to merge with one of the player’s destroyed cards, and then that card is able to move each turn....

Marvel’s Midnight Sunshas been head-down with all of its marketing focused on character spotlights, gameplay showcases, and lore deep-dives for the past while. Having displayed a ton of content now in what will likely contribute to the entirety ofMarvel’s Midnight Suns’ gameplay, fans have now had a good look at what individual card-battler missions will look like alongside its social simulation at the Abbey. Marvel’s Midnight Sunslooked to be shaping up nicely with only a couple of months left before its scheduled release in October....

Paramount’sTop Gun: Maverickhas experienced ground-breaking success at the box office, instantly becoming one of the year’s most talked-about films. The film’s record-breaking performance has not been absent from the mind of its stars, and Miles Teller revealed that there are conversations about a possible third installment. Top Gun: Maverickarrived in theaters during the Memorial Day Weekend and quickly made its imprint at the box office. The film has generated an impressive $597....

The following content contains spoilers for Misfit of Demon King Academy Season II, episode 2, currently streaming onCrunchyroll.The Heavenly Father and God of Order, NousGalia, has been causing some serious havoc for centuries, including the attempted rape of the Great Spirit Mother, Leno, to produce some divine offspring.Thankfully, Anos Voidigoad andShin Reglia arrived just in time to kill the God temporarily and promise Leno further protection along her travels, compliments of Shin’s mighty sword....

With Capcom’sMonster Hunter Riselaunching within this week andMonster Hunter World: Iceborneclose to being two years old, theIcebornedevelopment team does not seem to have any more updates to share with the game’s community. Given that thefinalMHWfree title updatewas released back in late 2020, it seems it is up to the fans to create ways for their fellow players to keep active within the game, mostly through speed run challenges or fan-created mods....

Warner Bros has taken steps to introduceHarry Potterto the next generation with the institution of a new interactiveHarry Potterexperience, with 4 moving exhibitions set up in various locations. The interactive experiences come in the aftermath of the more adult-focusedFantastic Beastsfilms, which are now beginning to fade out. TheHarry Potterfranchise is one of the world’s most well-known, and it started with a hit children’s book series by British children’s author J.K. Rowling....

Summary WithThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomcompleting the story thatBreath of the Wildbegan, Nintendo has confirmed that the next entry in the series will be taking things in a different direction. This should ultimatelybe a good choice for theZeldafranchise, as it gives room for further innovation and creativity, not just in terms of narrative and thematic framing, but gameplay and world design. Breath of the Wildbegins about 100 years after an event called the Second Great Calamity, a disastrous, apocalyptic event brought about by Calamity Ganon which effectively destroys the sprawling and thriving kingdom of Hyrule....