The look of the modern team-based multiplayer game has taken many different shapes in recent years, ranging from the cars-meets-soccer gameRocket Leagueto therecently-popular hero shooterValorant.And while developers have innovated on the incredibly broad genre quite a bit, EA andMario Kart Live: Home Circuitdeveloper Velan Studios' dodgebrawlerKnockout Citycomes in with a dodgeball-like “thwack,” shaking up the scene with an all-new take on the team-based multiplayer game. Back in February,Knockout Citywas revealed during a Nintendo Direct presentation, with a strange trailer that suggested the game had something of an identity crisis....

Anyone who has ever tried to write a book will know that it is not an easy thing to do. Far from it, in fact, it is a difficult and momentous task, and almost every manuscript has gone through several drafts before it reaches its finalized edition.Lord of the Ringsis no exception, and Tolkien himself struggled with the writing of the trilogy, as well as many of the other stories that exist within Middle Earth....

Summary 2024 is going to be another big year for the manga industry. Like every year, many new series will be announced, which may or may not be successful. Those who manage to make a name for themselves usually end up serializing for a longer period of time. Those lacking in popularity usually get axed, and they reach their conclusions quicker. In 2024, some older manga are going to reach their conclusions....

Crystal Dynamics and Square Enix first teased theirAvengers video game projectall the way back in 2017, with a cryptic trailer that suggested terrible things had happened to the beloved superhero team. With Crystal Dynamics having developed the critically-acclaimedTomb Raiderreboot series, expectations were high for the project, even with relatively little information to go on. Then Square Enix properly unveiledMarvel’s Avengersat E3 2019, and public opinion seemed to dip, with many fans unimpressed by the character designs and the games' live-service elements....

Pre-orders have appeared for a mysterious game at UK retailers, and that game could beMass Effect. Bioware’s sci-fi RPG is beloved by countless fans, as the originalMass Effecttrilogyhelped define a generation of video games. The opportunity to play a remasteredMass Effect Trilogyis one that many would love. It has been a long time since theMass Effectgames have been relevant. WithMass Effect Andromedabeing a disappointing entryinto the series, and evenMass Effect 3having a controversial ending, it seems like eons since the series was considered an undeniable success....

The Universal Century (U.C) timelineis the main storyline of theMobile Suit Gundamfranchise. It consists of a vast number of anime series and movies detailing different parts of the war between the Earth Federation against the Principality of Zeon. The most influential events within the U.C. timeline is the One-Year war. It is a bloody war that happened right after the foundation of the Principality of Zeon. The story of the one-year war is told mainly in the original 1979Mobile Suit Gundam, but you can also see various events of the war in theMobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team,Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in The Pocket, Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO, the later-half ofMobile Suit Gundam: The Origin,and the first-half ofMobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt....

Monster Hunter Risewas released on Nintendo Switch in March 2021 and made its debut on PC in January 2022. The game’s first DLC expansion,Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak, is slated to come out in Summer 2022, giving lots of time for fans of the franchise to speculate on new and returning Monsters. Related:Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do In Monster Hunter Rise Capcom has already confirmed that theShogun Ceanataur, a Monster that first appeared inMonster Hunter 2forPlayStation 2, will be included inMonster Hunter Rise’s new DLC....

Summary Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealthadds to its predecessor in many ways, including its continued iteration on the party system. Bringing back the majority of its cast fromLAD 7allowsInfinite Wealthto be both nostalgic and innovative in the handling of its characters, while adding a few fresh faces to create new dynamics within the team. Withparty members like Tomizawa and Chitosejoining the fray, the opportunity to delve into new backstories and motivations is great, and the newest title in theLike a Dragonseries takes advantage of this through expanding on one key feature: Party Chats....

Summary TheMortal Kombatfranchise has forged a lot of its own traditions over the past 31 years. The vast majority of these traditions are known across the entire gaming landscape, such as the Fatality mechanic coming in at the end of every match, Scorpion saying “Get over here,” and series sound designer Dan Forden making a little cameo appearance every once in a while to shout “Toasty.” But some ofMortal Kombat’s traditionsare a little more subtle, likely going over the head of all those playing who aren’t die-hardMKfans....

Who doesn’t lovea good plot twist? Plot twists always make a movie more interesting. They can elaborate on the world of the movie, get audiences talking as they leave the theater, and ultimately give everyone a new perspective every time they rewatch the movie. Plot twists always spice up a story, and the best of the best keep people talking for years. RELATED:Games With Nonsensical Plot Twists That Are Still Awesome However, just because a plot twist elevates the story and ideas of a movie, that doesn’t mean they always make sense....

The best cards inNBA 2K22are given the designation of Dark Matter. All of these cards are ranked at 99, the highest distinction in the game. These cards all have close to perfect 99 scores in both offense and defense, so there aren’t going to be any glaring holes in their game. RELATED:NBA 2K22: Best Diamond Cards In MyTeam, Ranked To make the top ten of this list is saying something quite remarkable....

One of the big surprises of 2017 isNier: Automata, a joint effort between Platinum Games, series director Yoko Taro, and Square Enix. While its predecessor under performed,Automatahas quickly become a sleeper hit among critics and fans alike. Positive review scores and strong word of mouthhelped the game continue to sell welleven when facing against strong competition from games likeHorizon: Zero Dawnand the launch of the Nintendo Switch. These facts have not been lost on Platinum Games co-founder, Hideki Kamiya, who recently expressed his gratitude for not only the opportunity but for how it helped his studio navigate through a rough time....

Oxenfree 2: Lost Signalsfeatures a short list of collectibles: a set of 13 Adler letters that the protagonist’s partner, Jacob,buried when he was a kid. Digging up the full set will give players the achievements “A Flash of Green,” “Peace in this Ocean,” “Among the Headstones,” “Orphaned Dreams,” and “One Last Mystery.” Each letter reveals a little moreabout Adler and the setting, and finding the last one will start a unique conversation between Jacob and Riley....