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Sonyis developing technology that has the potential to take VR gaming to the next level. VR is fun, but the technology needed to make it a seamless experience still has a long way to go. But,Sonyseems to be stepping up to the plate as it release new navigational technology that can be a game changer in the VR space. The launch of VR didn’t quite go as expected. It seems that the gaming industry is still a long way away from the futuristicReady Player Onestyle of virtual reality that gamers have dreamed of for years....

The Disney-owned era ofStar Warshas had its ups and downs.Disney mishandled their sequel trilogyso spectacularly that almost everyone in theStar Warsfan base has some issues with it. Their two spin-off films didn’t fare any better. At the same time, Disney has put out tremendous amounts of high-quality, non-filmStar Warscontent. There are books and games galore to keep anyStar Warsfan satisfied. The standout Disney era success is, without a doubt, the Disney Plus showThe Mandalorian....

Bounty hunting is a common profession in theStar Warsgalaxy, one taken up by many characters. They have included heroes and villains, and some people in between. Some may follow a set of ethics while others will do anything for their paycheck. But the basic principle is the same. These are men and women who arehired to find specific people and bring them back safely to their employers. These are not to be confused with assassins - though they can and often do overlap....

The beauty ofDungeons and Dragonsand table-top roleplay, in general, is that there is tons of creativity involved, with new campaigns popping up all over the place. Those with a knack for TTRPGs and an immense amount of creativity have created many themedDungeons and Dragonscampaigns that stay true to the source material while incorporating TTRPG elements.Stories Toldis a collaborative TTRPG channel on Twitch, co-founded by Harley (breadwitchery) and Hannah (louiseyhannah), that focuses on running new TTRPG campaigns every month, some of which are based on other pop culture media....

Fans ofSuper Mario RPGare debating whether Culex, a superboss based on Square Enix’sFinal Fantasyfranchise, will be making a return in the upcoming remake. The June 2023 Nintendo Direct surprised a lot of fans, especially those who loved the company’s flagship franchise. TheSuper MarioIP brought a ton of exciting reveals to the presentation, with the one that caught fans off guard the most beingthe reveal of aSuper Mario RPGremake.The trailer for theSuper Mario RPGremake showcased a bunch of new detailsthat would be updated about the game....

WithPokemonbeing the highest-grossing media franchise in the world, it’s unsurprising that it can be found everywhere, even schools. The franchise is only getting larger withPokemon Brilliant DiamondandShining Pearlarriving in under two weeks. Pokemon trading cards have also experienced a revival of sorts during the pandemic with scalpers buying off large amounts of cards to sell them at higher prices. Theprice of olderPokemoncards has also gone upwith more value slowly starting to be placed on the franchise overall....

The elves–or “mer”–ofThe Elder Scrollslore are, to say the very least, weird. From their divine origins and diverse subraces to their narrow frames and large, alien-like eyes, the elves of Tamriel are distinct from their cousins in other media in some strange ways that make them and the world of Nirn stand out, helping to create an exciting universe which has fans hotly anticipating the upcoming next game in the series,The Elder Scrolls 6....

Some players are probably wondering what lies in the future of Xbox Live Gold, especially now that Xbox players are slowly transitioning from the Xbox One to theXbox Series X. As of the moment, Microsoft hasn’t revealed any plans for Xbox Live Gold, which suggests that the service will run as usual in 2021. Despite this, here are some predictions of what players should expect from Xbox Live Gold this year....

The Last of Us 2was one of the biggest video game releases in the industry last year, garnering multiple awards for its narrative and technical achievements while also stirring up a bit ofcontroversy regarding how Joel’s storyline was treatedin the sequel. Even with these criticisms specifically geared towards the storyline aside, the gameplay, tone and overall feel of this post apocalpytic landscape were elements considered at the top of the class in gaming experiences....

AlthoughDead Spaceis now known for its intense sci-fi horror with brutal death animations, when it was released in 2008, no one knew how big the franchise would become. The first game told the story of Isaac Clarke, an engineer tasked with repairing the derelict U.S.G. Ishimura. Upon exploring the Ishimura, Isaac and company find that it is overrun with Necromorphs, reanimated corpses of the ship’s crew that have been mutated by the mysterious Red Marker....

As with any article of clothing with Travis Scott’s name on it, there was immediate hype surrounding the new sneakers. So much so that fakes have already been made, though there is serious skepticism over whether they will be anywhere close to the legitimate product. There is also the question of if this particular colorway will be available for retail in the first place. Multiple unreleased colorways ofJordans and Nikeshave been spotted in the past being worn by the Houston rapper, real name Jacques Webster II....

It’s an exciting time for fans of theOverwatchfranchise as the PvP side of the sequel is rapidly approaching. WhileOverwatch 2has seen plenty of delays and long stretches of silence from Blizzard, the past few months have been chock-full of news fromnew trailers at the Xbox Showcase in June, to an open beta which let players go hands on with new heroes like Junker Queen and Sojourn for the first time. However, as the sequel nears, it also means the end is coming to the original Overwatch....

Valheimis a difficult and sometimesbrutal co-op survival gamewhere players need to prove themselves worthy of entering Valhalla. If they hope to stay alive long enough, players will need to find all manner of resources, with flint being an essential early game item. Flint will allow players to build upgraded axes, knives, spears, arrows, and important tools later in the game, like the Chopping Block and Tanning Rack. Flint is plentiful inValheim’sfirst region, the Green Forest....