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World of Warcraft’s newest update features an amazing cutscene starring Alexstrasza the Life-Binder and Vyranoth the Fronzenheart. This incredible video sets up the relationship between the two characters, as well as their inevitable conflict inWorld of Warcraft’s future. Warning: Spoilers for World of Warcraft: Dragonflight and Fractures in Time below. World of Warcraftjust released Patch 10.1.5, Fractures in Time. Though not one of its major content patches, the update has tons of things for players to do, including a continuation of the major plot ofDragonflightvia the Dawn of the Infinite megadungeon, which involves the dark destiny of Nozdormu’s transformation into Murozond....

Summary Animal Crossingis one of Nintendo’s most beloved franchises, but it is not without its shortcomings, as some fans have brought to light an issue that makes it impossible to create an island covered in trees while maintaining a five-star rating. WhileAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsencourages players to decorate their islands to their hearts' content, the game’s island rating mechanic sometimes limits the amount of customization possible when pursuing a perfect score....

Summary While the most recent update forAssassin’s Creed Mirageadded a long awaited and highly requested feature, fans have also discovered a secret new NPC has also been added to the streets of 9th century Baghdad. Ditching the massive, open world trappings of the most recentAssassin’s Creedtitles,Miragewas seen by many fans as a true return to the classic games. Focusing mainly on stealth action parkour,Assassin’s Creed Mirageproved to be a hit with critics and gamers alike, even becoming one of Ubisoft’s biggest launches on the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S....

Black Fridayis often referred to as Gamer Christmas, and that’s because of the great deals that always occur on TVs, monitors, hardware, and more importantly, games. Best Buy is one of many retailers that actively participate inBlack Fridayevery year, and now, Best Buy shoppers know a few details ahead of next month’s sales. Typically,Black Friday salesand deal pages drop a week or two before the event takes place. Fans looking for great gaming deals should be patient, but at least for those shopping at Best Buy, it’s good to know when to expect early access dates and more....

Summary When it comes to re-releasing their games, Capcom has been pretty good about that, especially regarding theResident Evilfranchise. Most of the mainline games, and even some spinoffs, are available across most current platforms. Besides ports and remasters, Capcom has also been a pioneer in theremakescene. The firstResident Evilgame getting remade on GameCube was not the first of its kind. However, it did set up a good blueprint for other developers to follow....

The impressiveResident Evil Code: Veronicafan remake project has been shut down, reportedly due to demands from Capcom.Resident Evil Code: Veronicahas an odd place in the franchise’s history. It was originally meant to beResident Evil 3, following up whereResident Evil 2left off, but due to contractual obligations, the “3” moniker was given toResident Evil 3: NemesisandCode: Veronicawas released without being a numbered entry in the long-running survival-horror franchise.Even thoughResident Evil Code: Veronicais not a numbered entry, it’s still one of the absolute most-important games in the series, story-wise....

ACyberpunk 2077fan has shared a screenshot that shows what the game looks like at max settings. The image is a screenshot of Night City after dark, showing off its gorgeous neon color signs. Despite the many controversies surroundingCyberpunk 2077, screenshots like this show how good-looking the game can be. The development of the 2020 CD Projekt Red game was an incredibly long one full of controversy and numerous delays. Thefirst teaser trailer forCyberpunk 2077was originally released ten years ago before development fired up a few years later....

Detroit Lions Running Back Jamaal Williams chose to celebrate the team’s victory over the Green Bay Packers by wearing a beanie of thePokemonGengar during his post-game press conference. Williams has a history of literally wearing his anime and manga fandom on his sleeve, especiallyPokemon,with a littleNarutoadded in for good measure.In the week leading up to the game, Packers quarterback Aaron Rogers talked some trash about the Lions, so a reporter asked Williams about the comments....

Disney Dreamlight Valleyis an adventurous game that allows players to hang out with iconic Disney characters and participate in a number of activities together. As players progress through the game, they can build houses, find lost items, and clear away any obstacles that have been plaguing the beautiful valley. Speaking of obstacles, there are giant mushrooms in the valley that block the pathway to Glade of Trust. Merlin, the wise wizard, thinks of a useful way to get rid of these fungi once and for all....

Summary While there is seemingly always something divisive going on in the film industry, few things divide people the way that discussion aroundDisney’slive-action remakes does. The simple formula of updating a classic and beloved story for a modern audience seems like it should lead to nothing but money bags and happy faces forDisney, but that hasn’t always been the case. There was a period where the average filmgoer could at least appreciate the novelty of seeing Disney movies retold in live-action, but now that novelty has worn out....

A video clip shared by anElden Ringplayer captures an unfortunate, and quite disgusting, conclusion to their fight.Elden Ringis a brutal and often macabre experience, much like many of FromSoftware’s prior games. Despite that, the PvP community withinElden Ringhas a surprising code of conduct as players convey respect for others whom they fight. Even in worst-case scenarios, however, it’s rare to encounter anElden Ringplayer that is so creatively toxic as this video clip captures....

Summary The director of Square Enix’sFinal Fantasy 14has recently shared his thoughts on creating an anime or television series based on the MMORPG. Given how long the MMO has been around, it is not surprising for the community to be interested in finding out whether the development team is still looking toexpandFinal Fantasy 14more, beyond the realm of video games. One of the biggestFinal Fantasy 14physical events has just concluded, and the player base has a lot of new information about the game to process....

Summary Fortnitewill return to iOS devices in 2024, but only in European Union countries. This is thanks to a new EU law known as the Digital Markets Act, which is set to take effect in March.Fortnite’s iOS release in the EU could follow shortly after. In August 2020,Fortnitewas removed from Apple’s App Storedue to a legal dispute over in-app purchases. Since then,Fortnitehas remained absent from the App Store and Epic has been unable to update the game for those that still have the app installed....