A directorial filmography tells a story that few other artistic bodies of work ever can. Making a film is hard, and though no one person is ever entirely responsible for every aspect of a major motion picture, auteurs put their hearts and souls on the screen. There is no way to craft multiple cinematic efforts without sharing a ton about one’s beliefs, feelings, wants, dreams, and fears. Ridley Scott is one of the most respected auteurs of the last 100 years, but withGladiator II, he invites an interesting inquiry into the ways he’s grown over the years....

WB Games Montrealis wrapping up its last-minute marketing asGotham Knightsprepares to launch on Friday, October 21. Trailers with gameplay and cinematics echo how unique each Bat Family protagonist is inGotham Knights, as well ashow eerie and enigmatic the Court of Owls is. Cooperative gameplay is a massive draw toGotham Knightsand while there had only previously been two-player co-op as part of the base game, a post-launch update will add a four-player mode....

TheGrand Theft Autofranchise has maintained a constant footprint in the games industry since it transitioned into a fully 3D experience, butGrand Theft Auto 5has propelled the franchiseto new heights. That’s largely thanks toGrand Theft Auto Online, which has been regularly updated for nearly eight years now. However, fans are now itching forGTA 6– though some much more than others. On a recent episode of the German showSchlag den Star, a fan rushed the stage to demandupdates aboutGrand Theft Auto 6....

Summary A newHonkai: Star Railleak has revealed the complete kit for the upcoming five-star Fire Destruction character, Firefly. She has already been confirmed to arrive in the upcoming Version 2.3 which, going by HoYoverse’s usual update schedule, should drop around mid-June. Firefly won’t be the only new roster addition inHonkai: Star Railupdate 2.3, as the game’s official social media accounts also confirmed the arrival of the mysterious Jade. The two will probably be the only new characters in the upcoming update, as HoYoverse has not introduced a new four-star character so far....

It’s not uncommon to see Internet personalities use their platforms on social media to raise money for various charities. For instance, in March 2021Jirard Khalil hosted a multi-day Twitch livestream event called Preserved Play, which raised $114,000 for the Video Game History Foundation (VGHF). The VGHF is a non-profit that operates a games preservation library and assists in archiving media, which is a subject close to Khalil’s ten-year-old YouTube show The Completionist....

Summary Despite the controversy surrounding their annual release schedule, sports games are more popular than ever before.Last year’sFIFA 23reportedly surpassed its predecessor’s lifetime sales in just six months,NBA 2K23followed a similar pattern, and even despite a rough critical reception, the recentMadden NFL 24is also set to pull in some big numbers. It’s only natural, then, that more companies would want a piece of the pie, andLEGO 2K Goooal!could be about to bring the world’s best-selling construction toy back into the world of sports games....

Quick Links TheLegend of Zeldaseries doesn’t have the best track record when it comes to water dungeons, leading many players to approach the Water Temple inThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomwith a certain sense of dread. Thankfully, however, this is one ofthe better-designed dungeons in theZeldafranchise’s long history, with well-thought-out puzzles, satisfying mechanics, and a surprisingly enjoyable boss fight to boot. RELATED:Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Wind Temple Walkthrough Completing theTears of the Kingdomwater temple will be essential for those hoping to finish off the Regional Phenomena story quest and is the final step in the Sidon of the Zora subquest....

Payday 3is the newest addition to the Payday franchise that encourages players to indulge in the thrill ofheists across various environments, each with its own set of challenges. Despite being one of the successful games of the franchise, there are still some bugs that players need to be aware of before stepping a foot into this world of heists. Without an iota of doubt,Payday 3nails most aspects of the game’s mechanics and technicalities....

Summary Survival against seemingly impossible odds is a theme that has always resonated with humanity. This makes sense. Early humans would have related to tales about their constant struggles against a hostile environment. The never-ending search forfood, resources, and shelterall while avoiding a thousand different ways to die can make fora simple but dynamic conflictof human vs. nature. To facilitate this type of narrative, survival has often gone hand-in-hand with another major theme: isolation....

Marvel’s Spider-Manwas an incredibly well-received game upon its release in 2018. After a year that brought aboutGod of War,Detroit: Become Humanand theShadow of the Colossusremaster,Spider-Manstill managed to make its mark on the gaming community, leaving both critics and fans impressed with its combat, web-slinging, and story experience. The PS4 exclusive featured many prominent characters from theSpider-Mancomics. Miles Morales shared the story of the game with Peter Parker, eventually becomingSpider-Man in his own rightand earning a spin-off game that released in 2020....

Casey Hudson left BioWare last year when he stepped down as General Manager of the studio. Many fans of his work onMass Effectwondered where Hudson would end up and he has officially confirmed that he’s opening a new studio. Mass Effectdirector Casey Hudson departed BioWare last year shortly after theDragon Age 4reveal. Hudson recently confirmed on his official Twitter that he has been working with some colleagues on a new development studio known as Humanoid Studios....

The seasonal kontent that’s on offer inMortal Kombat 1can be incredibly repetitive, with each season requiring players to battle their way through six of the same seven or eight Mesas and then take down a final boss. Thankfully, Invasions Mode Klues do at least provide something a little different, requiring players to use both their brains and a wide variety of kombatants and kameo fighters in order to get the job done....

One of the best parts of watching theMy Hero Academiaanime is being introduced to the large variety of unique and exciting villains. The series' heroes are faced with antagonists of many different types, with all kinds of disturbing motives and powerful quirks. SomeMyHero Academiavillainsare only in the show for an episode or two, while others cause chaos throughout the entire series. The franchise is fantastic at setting the tone for how each antagonist will affect the hero society through their initial debuts....