Halo's Franchise Director Has Seemingly Departed 343 Industries

There's been a lot of controversy surrounding Halo developer 343 Industries in recent months, and a number of high-profile creatives have departed the company in that span. Well, you can apparently add franchise director Frank O'Connor to that list, as his LinkedIn says that his tenure at Microsoft...

Xbox Game Pass Is Losing One Of Its Best Games On May 1

Seasons change, taxes hurt, and Xbox Game Pass continues its cycle of life by rotating several games out of the subscription service. On May 1, you can say goodbye to several games, some of which are really, really good. As spotted by Wario64, Dragon Quest Builders 2, Destroy All Humans, Unsouled,...

Nicolas Cage Reveals His 5 Favorite Nicolas Cage Movies

Nicolas Cage has won an Oscar and appeared in more than 100 films throughout this lengthy and prolific career. But what are Cage's favorite Nicolas Cage movies? We finally have the answer. Appearing on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Cage listed off his favorites, beginning with 2021's Pig, saying,...

Capcom Reveals Exoprimal Launch Details, Including Story Missions And Cosmetics

Capcom has revealed some new details about the different kinds of game modes, story content, and customization options that players can look forward to with the full release of Exoprimal. While the game's open beta only consisted of a select group of missions from Dino Survival Mode, the full game...

A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight Will "Most Likely" Last 6 Episodes

HBO's recently greenlit Game of Thrones spin-off, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight, will adapt the first of author George R.R. Martin's Dunk and Egg novellas over the course of six episodes. At least, that's the plan. In a new blog post, Martin says HBO has given the greenlight for...

Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection Is Discounted On Launch Day

Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection launched today, April 14. If you're looking to pick it up on PC, you can save on your purchase at Green Man Gaming. The retailer is offering the complete edition (comes with Vol. 1 and 2) for $52.19. This edition normally goes for $60, and it's far more economical...

Peppa Pig: World Adventures Devs Explain Why They Left The Queen In The Game

Peppa Pig: World Adventures developer Pettons Studio has explained why it decided to keep the inclusion of the late Queen Elizabeth II in the game following her death last year. In Peppa Pig: World Adventures, players are able to travel to a variety of locations around the globe such as Paris, Australia,...

Ubisoft Explains Why Ubisoft+ Can Succeed Without Being Bundled With Game Pass

Ubisoft has shed more light on its game subscription program, Ubisoft +, including why the company believes the Xbox version can succeed on its own as opposed to being bundled with Game Pass. Ubisoft+ director Philippe Tremblay told GI.biz that the game subscription market isn't maxed out yet, and...

Endless Dungeon Preorders Discounted Following Delay

Combining the replayability of roguelites with the strategy of a tower defense game, Endless Dungeon is shaping up to be one of the most unique games of 2023. It was recently delayed to October, but if you preorder today, you can save a few bucks on your purchase. Preorder at Fanatical Head over...

Wrestling Game Developers Speak Out After AEW President Says Project Is "Basically Finished"

AEW is well-known by wrestling fans as the number-two promotion in North America, but the company's upcoming video game, AEW Fight Forever, has been the source of considerable confusion in recent years. It flared up again recently when AEW's president and booker Tony Khan said that the video game was...

Leaked Pitch Video Shows What Windows Gaming Could Look Like On Steam Deck

Microsoft employees have shown off a concept for what an optimized Windows user interface could look like on Valve's Steam Deck handheld PC, and by extension, how Windows gaming would operate on that system. In a leaked video posted online by Twitter user h0x0d (via The Verge), the pitch details all...

New Star Wars Funko and Loungefly Products Revealed Ahead Of Star Wars Day

Star Wars Day is just around the corner, but Funko is getting into the swing of things with a few new products. Last week saw the company reveal Star Wars Rivals, a tabletop card game that pits the light and dark sides of the Force against each other, and a couple other Star Wars-themed products will...

The Mandalorian Season 3 Just Casually Teased Emperor Palpatine's Resurrection

One of the biggest criticisms of the Star Wars sequel trilogy from die-hard fans was the lack of context and world-building--even now we have very little sense of how we got from the end of Return of the Jedi to the beginning of The Force Awakens. But that gap is very slowly being filled by novels...

Nvidia RTX 4070 Officially Announced, Retails For $599

PC gamers have been waiting a while now for Nvidia's more affordable 40-series GPUs to emerge, and the RTX 4070 is finally here. In a press release, Nvidia stated that the RTX 4070 is 1.7x faster than last generation's RTX 3070 Ti, and that the card is suitable for players who want 1440p gaming at...

Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy Reunites The Gang For A New Adventure

THQ Nordic and Frozenbyte have announced Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy, the latest chapter in the long-running puzzle platformer series. Once again set in a magical world where you'll guide three distinct heroes through 20 levels filled with traps and deadly obstacles, the game doesn't have a release...

Apex Heirloom Bug Puts Ash Players At A Disadvantage, Prompting "Pay-To-Lose" Complaints

Apex Legends players were thrilled that the "pay-to-win" Splash Zone Flatline skin was fixed via a patch released earlier this week, but the celebration was short-lived, as it soon became clear that another cosmetic item from the Sun Squad Collection Event had unintentionally nerfed Ash: her Heirloom...

CoD: Modern Warfare 2 And Warzone 2 Season 3 Battle Pass Is Packed With Operator Skins

Season 3 of Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2 launches on April 12, and Call of Duty's new battle pass blog showcases the weapons and cosmetics players can expect. The Season 3 pass includes two new operators, two weapons, cosmetic weapon blueprints, and more. It's also packed with additional skins of...

The Super Mario Bros. Movie Has Broken All These Box Office Records

The Super Mario Bros. Movie from Minions studio Illumination and Nintendo is putting up huge numbers at the box office, but just how much of a success is the animated film? The Hollywood Reporter dug into this and rounded up all the records that the film has set. The movie opened with $377 million...

Microsoft Keeps Pushing To Get Activision Deal Done With Another 10-Year Cloud Gaming Pact

Microsoft has signed yet another 10-year cloud gaming deal in a move that appears to be part of the Xbox company's efforts to convince regulators that its proposed deal to buy Activision Blizzard should be allowed to go through. Microsoft and UK mobile network EE have announced a "10-year commitment"...

CoD: Warzone 2 DMZ Gets Major Overhaul In Season 3, Including Barter System, Workbenches, And New Vests

Season 3 of Call of Duty: Warzone 2 arrives on April 12, and a new blog post from Activision details several major improvements coming to DMZ mode, including new vests and backpack systems. Season 2 of DMZ drastically changed the mode, but Season 3 is set to bring some of the best improvements yet. One...

Kim Kardashian To Star In American Horror Story Season 12

The socialite and reality TV star has joined the FX anthology series for Season 12.http://dlvr.it/SmSP...

WWE Apologizes For Using Auschwitz Footage To Promote Wrestlemania Match

The wrestling giant WWE has apologized for using footage of Auschwitz in a promotional video package at Wrestlemania. The inclusion of the footage drew wide condemnation from fans and the staff of the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum, who called the apparent mistake a form of exploitation. The fact...

Super Mario Bros. Movie Is 6th Highest-Grossing Video Game Movie Ever After Just 5 Days

The Super Mario Bros. Movie from Minions studio Illumination and Nintendo is soaring at the box office. Through its first five days, the movie has earned more than $377 million worldwide. That's enough to make it the sixth highest-grossing video game movie of all time. Again, the movie needed only...

Lucasfilm Was Initially Hesitant To Let Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Be A Jedi Game

Star Wars Jedi series director Stig Asmussen seemingly nearly walked away from the project after Lucasfilm initially pushed back against developer Respawn's idea to make a game featuring Jedi. In an interview with The Guardian, Asmussen said Lucasfilm was so very protective of Jedi in terms of Star...

Resident Evil Village Ditches Denuvo DRM On Steam

Capcom has quietly cut out the anti-piracy tech Denuvo from Resident Evil Village on Steam. The DRM has been controversial for the survival-horror game, as people blamed its inclusion for causing performance issues. Dark Side of Gaming first spotted Resident Evil Village ditching Denuvo. SteamDB backed...

Obi-Wan Kenobi Season 2 Is "Not In Active Development" Currently

Obi-Wan Kenobi star Ewan McGregor is reportedly ready and eager for a second season as the Jedi master, but Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy has said that a follow-up to the Disney+ series "is not an active development" currently. Speaking to Variety during Star Wars Celebration, Kennedy said...

What's Going On With The Star Wars Movies From Rian Johnson, Taika Waititi? Lucasfilm President Responds

Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy has given an update on the new Star Wars films from Rian Johnson (Knives Out, Looper) and Taika Waititi (Thor: Ragnarok, Hunt for the Wilderpeople). In an interview with Variety, Kennedy suggested both movies likely won't be here anytime soon, which makes sense...

Final Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Gameplay Trailer Teases An Epic Showdown With Droids And Bounty Hunters

With just a few weeks left until it launches on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, one more trailer for Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is now available to watch and sets the stage for what fans can expect from the sequel. Like previous teasers, this trailer focuses on just how dark the galaxy has become in the...

Disney Dreamlight Valley Eggstravaganza: New Items, Seasonal Challenges, And More

Despite being in early access, Disney Dreamlight Valley has had some fun holiday events filled with limited-time challenges and cosmetics, and that trend is continuing with the Eggstravaganza Event. With some fresh holiday-themed Dreamlight tasks to knock out, additional furniture to craft, and even...

The Super Mario Bros. Movie Directors Break Down That Mind-Blowing Rainbow Road Chase

When most folks head to the theater to check out The Super Mario Bros. Movie, they'll probably be expecting a funny and charming and very nice-looking animated movie. But what they might not expect is a pretty great action movie. And while there are plenty of extremely sick action sequences in the...

Halo Veteran Jospeh Staten Departs From Microsoft

Joseph Staten, the Halo veteran brought on board by Microsoft to creatively direct Halo Infinite, has left after nine years at the company. IGN first broke the news, with Staten confirming his departure on Twitter. Staten thanked his colleagues at Xbox and did not reveal where he's heading next. Hey...

Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Adds Online Co-Op With New Mod

You can now play The Legend of Zelda: Breath of The Wild online with your friends thanks to modders hired by content creator PointCrow. This mod has been nearly two years in the making. Back in November of 2021, PointCrow posted on Twitter that they wanted someone to create this mod and offered a...

Halo: The Master Chief Collection Is Now Playable On Steam Deck

343 Industries has revealed that Halo: The Master Chief Collection is now playable on Steam Deck. In addition to the campaign, this includes support for modes that require Easy Anti-Cheat, such as multiplayer and custom games. The announcement was made on the official Halo Twitter account. In the...

Rey Will Be Rebuilding The Jedi Order Based On "What She Promised Luke" In New Star Wars Film

Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy has shared some additional details about the upcoming Star Wars film featuring Rey. During Star Wars Celebration, three new Star Wars films were announced from directors James Mangold, Dave Filoni, and Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy. No plot details were revealed, but Obaid-Chinoy...

Three New Star Wars Movies Announced, Including Daisy Ridley Returning As Jedi Master Rey

Star Wars Celebration 2023 started off with colossal news during the Lucasfilm Studio Showcase, announcing new projects and revealing additional cast members joining already in production. Andor Season 2 and the first Ahsoka trailer were shown, but then came the movie news: Lucasfilm president Kathleen...

CoD: Modern Warfare 2 - Season 3 Roadmap Details Night Map, Gunfight, And New Raid

Activision has revealed the full roadmap for Season 3 of Modern Warfare 2, which launches on April 12. The new multiplayer content includes a brand-new battle pass, Gunfight, and the return of the Intervention sniper. Here is everything you need to know about Modern Warfare 2's Season 3 update. New...

Super Mario Bros Movie T-Shirt Line Celebrates Mario's Roots As A Plumber

Apparel based on video games can be hit or miss, but with Uniqlo’s new collection of Super Mario Bros. Movie gear, there’s not a dud to be found. Best of all, its T-Shirt collection is available in both adult and kids sizes--so your whole family can wear matching gear when you roll up to see the...

Celeste Classic Demakes The Original Game For Playdate

One of the most beloved indie games of recent memory, Celeste, is making a leap to a new platform. Billed as an "unofficial" port from developer Remi Parmentier for the Pico-8 virtual console, Celeste Classic on Playdate features a simpler visual design in comparison to the more colorful source material....

The 7 Best And Funniest Parts Of The Super Mario Bros Movie

After three long decades, a new Super Mario Bros movie has arrived--and it's pretty great! The animated film was made with all sorts of love for the Mario IP, but much more importantly: It's crafted with skill and genuine cleverness. It's a good movie, full stop. But it's also a good Mario movie. If...

Attack On Titan's Levi And Mikasa Are Coming To Fortnite

Levi Ackerman and Mikasa Ackerman from Attack on Titan will come to Fortnite on April 11. This news comes by way of a short video posted on the official Fortnite Twitter account with text that reads, "Dedicate your hearts." The video shows Levi and Mikasa in action, with footage of the duo zipping...

Diablo 4 - Rogue Talents Guide

The Rogue in Diablo 4 waylays hostiles by using lightning-fast attacks and nimble movement. Apart from the skills that you can use, there are also talents that provide some boons that synergize with your playstyle. Here's our Diablo 4 Rogue talents overview guide to help you with the perks that you...

Diablo 4 - Rogue Skills Guide

The Rogue is one of the classes that you can choose in Diablo 4. This character is akin to the Assassin, Amazon, and Demon Hunter rolled into one agile combatant. Here's our Diablo 4 Rogue skills overview guide to help you with various abilities that you can unlock. Diablo 4 Rogue skills The Diablo...

Get This Razer Wireless Gaming Headset For Only $35 Before It's Gone

Razer’s Nari Essential wireless gaming headset with THX spacial Audio support is currently on sale for just $35 at Best Buy ($100 retail price). This is a great opportunity to pick up comfortable wireless headset with solid audio performance for a budget-friendly price. It's uncommon to even find...

Diablo 4 Early Access Beta Suffering From Long Queue Times And Server Issues

The start of Diablo IV's early access beta period has not gone quite as planned, with queue times of nearly two hours for many players on top of authentication server issues resulting in slow or failed login attempts. Login queues are nothing new for Blizzard games, but fans were perhaps not expecting...

Zachary Levi On How Life-Saving Therapy Helped Him Land Shazam Role

Actor Zachary Levi stars in the DC superhero series Shazam, and in a new interview, he discussed how he landed the role after initially intending to take a break from acting to focus on therapy. Appearing on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Levi said he was "in kind of a dark place" in his...

Persona 5: The Phantom X Mobile Game Announced For iOS And Android

Atlus is expanding its Persona 5 universe once again, this time with a mobile game for iOS and Android that is being developed by Chinese studio Perfect World Games under supervision from Sega and Atlus. Titled Persona: Phantom of the Night, the game features artistic contributions from Persona series...

Razer Atlas Is A Classy Tempered Glass Mouse Pad

Razer has already revealed a few interesting products this year, and its latest follows that trend. The Razer Atlas is a premium mouse pad. Unlike other surfaces for your mouse, the Razer Atlas isn't a piece of neoprene with fancy graphics, as this product is a $100 slab of smooth tempered glass. It's...

The Last Of Us Season Finale Star Reveals A Wonderful Easter Egg No Could See

The Season 1 finale of HBO's The Last of Us contained multiple Easter eggs, one of which was never actually shown on screen but the person behind it has now revealed the details. This story contains spoilers for The Last of Us. Actress Ashley Johnson, who played Ellie in the video games, starred on...

Scream 6 4K Blu-Ray Preorders Are Steeply Discounted

Scream 6 premiered in theaters last week, but the 4K Blu-ray edition is already available for preorder from a few online retailers, and at a pretty nice discount, too. Scream fans can secure a steelbook edition of the 4K Blu-ray for $35 at Walmart. Preorders for the same edition are available at...

Bayonetta Origins Developers Want You To Remember What It Feels Like To Be A Kid--And To Prepare For More Bayonetta

Throughout the entirety of the mainline Bayonetta series, time has been a constant theme. From exploring flashbacks and introducing the series' iconic Witch Time mechanic in the original Bayonetta to jumping between timelines and magically restoring worn relics in Bayonetta 3, the games have always...