Game franchises

I thought I had my fill of gaming subscription services. PlayStation Plus’s price increase turned me off and the offerings of Xbox Game Pass never fit my fancy. While both of these have their positives, I’ve never been one to just drop so much money every month for a bunch of games I don’t really care about. That was until I jumped into my yearly Christmas-time RPG mood and discovered the bounty of classics that’s built up on PS Plus. Like the seasons, my gaming tastes change throughout the year. I get in a horror…

While the latest generation of consoles got off to a slow start due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we’re finally seeing stock get back to a normal level, and that includes the PlayStation 5 Pro as well, so if you’re looking for a disc version, you’re in luck! Even better, Best Buy has this excellent PS5 bundle that includes God of War Ragnarök, and the whole thing is going for $510 rather than the $560 you’d usually find it for. Why you should buy the PlayStation 5 God of War Ragnarök Bundle The PlayStation 5 is a…

The Super Mario Bros. Movie fulfilled many fans’ dreams of seeing their favorite video game characters fight it out on the big screen. With heavy hitters like Donkey Kong and Bowser clashing against Mario and Peach, the film gifted viewers with an animated brawl worthy of Super Smash Bros. And so, people can now read the ranked list of the most powerful characters in The Super Mario Bros. Movie. 7. Toad Though Toad may be the weakest member of the main cast, he never had much time to show off his skills as a fighter…

Best Buy is currently offering discounts on more than 150 Nintendo Switch games, making this your chance to take some risks and venture out of your comfort zone with some new titles you wouldn’t usually try, or cross off a game you’ve had on your list for a while, on the cheap. We’ve rounded up some of the best games we can’t get enough of, but feel free to check out the entire sale and browse through all of the titles on offer yourself. Our favorite Nintendo Switch game deal The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild…

Nintendo’s Super Mario series is so monumental to the medium of video games that you might even think of the mustachioed plumber when you hear “video games” mentioned at all. From his earliest days as “Jumpman” battling Donkey Kong, to his latest adventures on the Nintendo Switch, to his latest movie appearance in The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Mario has consistently been one of the greatest characters in video games. He’s such an iconic character that countless video games have had him as the star, and we attempted to…

The Super Mario Bros. Movie is in theaters now and it’s getting a mixed reception. While some aren’t impressed by its thin story and Minions-like humor, Mario fans generally seem happy with what’s at least a visually faithful take on the iconic gaming series. There’s a good chance it’ll be a financial success even with middling reviews, so you can bet that Nintendo and Illumination are already cooking up sequel plans. The next installment might just come in the form of Super Mario Bros. 2, but there’s real potential…

Activision published a massive new blog post highlighting what to expect from Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Season 3. The upcoming season, which will launch on April 12, has plenty in store, including new Warzone 2.0 modes, a DMZ overhaul, new weapons, and plenty of additional features. On the Warzone 2.0 side of things, expect the new Al Mazrah Massive Resurgence mode to drop as soon as the season begins. This will allow players to respawn continuously as long as at least one player…

There are so many classic games from the past that have become difficult for new players to experience. The farther away in time we get from these games’ releases, the more difficult it can get to not only get the game itself but also the extra hardware needed to play them. That alone is a major barrier that turns people away from playing games many consider to be some of the greatest of all time. And that’s not even taking into account dated graphics, controls, and mechanics. Remakes offer a new generation a chance…

Whether you’ve just purchased your own Nintendo Switch or you’ve owned the hybrid console since day one, you should always be on the lookout for sales that slash the prices of Nintendo Switch games. Best Buy, one of the most reliable sources of video game deals, is currently offering discounts on more than 150 titles for the Nintendo Switch, so here’s your chance at massive savings while expanding your gaming library. We’ve rounded up some of the best offers right here, but feel free to check out the entire sale.…

God of War Ragnarok just got a free update, which adds a New Game+ mode to the game. The substantial update adds new gear to the game, raises Kratos’ level cap, and adds more new features. Last December, Santa Monica Studio confirmed that God of War Ragnarok was set to receive an update in spring 2023. True to its word, the developer just delivered with its New Game+ addition, though it included a few unexpected surprises too. New Game+ mode is accessible to players after they’ve beaten the main story. It…