video-games
When HBO announced that they would be adapting The Last of Us—widely considered one of the greatest video games ever made—into a full-length television series—the reaction was excitement, followed by skepticism. The original game was already cinematic in its visual presentation and narrative scope. The gameplay was essential to its message, making the player complicit in […]
GoldenEye 007 enthusiasts have cause for celebration, as it’s now been confirmed that the long-revered N64 title will be rolling out this week to Nintendo Switch Online and Xbox Game Pass. On Friday, Rare’s classic first-person shooter (originally released in 1997) will launch for players equipped with a Nintendo Switch Online and Expansion Pack membership. The Switch […]
“Finish him!” Mortal Kombat celebrated its 30th anniversary this October. That’s three decades of over-the-top mayhem, stomach-churning gore, and throughout it all, a wry sense of humor to not take any of this too seriously. Back in its early days, the Mortal Kombat franchise was the topic of congressional hearings and hand-wringing over its effects on children. To what […]
Ahead of the Golden State Warriors’ season opener on Tuesday night, Klay Thompson is still beefing with Ronnie Singh aka Ronnie 2K. Singh, NBA2K’s digital marketing director, made an appearance on ESPN’s NBA Today Monday, where he revealed that he has received offers from players in exchange for a better 2K rating. “We’ve had some bribing along […]
October is shaping up to be the biggest month for video game releases this year, with multiple, first-class titles launching for multiple platforms. There’s Overwatch 2, the sequel to Blizzard’s massively successful first person shooter. There’s Bayonetta 3, a sequel and Nintendo exclusive that’s been eight years in the making. There’s the latest Call of […]
After almost a decade without a video game appearance, Tiger Woods is set to return to the gaming world with PGA Tour 2K23. And now, you can watch the new trailer above. The new edition of 2K Games’ series of golf video games will release this October with three editions, with Tiger Woods covering his eponymous game. The […]
A Kentucky man is in police custody after authorities say he shot his mom on Mother’s Day with a 22-caliber rifle. As disclosed in a news release provided by Sheriff Tim Catron of the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, Monticello’s Jacob R. Small was arrested and charged with attempted murder, domestic violence and second-degree criminal mischief. Officials […]
WWE 2K22 is out now on consoles and PC. It is, based on early impressions, the most immersive, interactive wrestling experience since WWE 2K14, when 2K Games first took over the franchise. Every aspect of gameplay has been taken up a notch—including the accurate, photorealistic appearance of the wrestlers themselves, but also the underlying mechanics […]
Anti Social Social Club is fusing the worlds of fashion, car culture, and video games. Ahead of Gran Turismo 7’s long-awaited launch, the Los Angeles-based streetwear brand teamed up with Sony Interactive Entertainment on a capsule collection inspired by the racing simulator. The range delivers a grip of co-branded pieces, like pullover hoodies, T-shirts, snapback caps, socks, and racing […]
It’s January 2022–a brand new year–but in a very real way, it feels like January 2021. The COVID rates are spiking, again. We’re going into lockdown mode, again. And we’re canceling our plans, again. It’s time again for activities that let us socialize, at a safe distance. 2021 was a banner year for video games’ […]
