Remembering When EA Tried To Make Dead Space Into The Biggest Franchise Ever

Dead Spacewas the firstPS3game I ever played. Back in 2008, it was part of a new era for EA. The late ‘00s was a time when the now infamous publisher produced classics likeMass EffectandMirror’s Edgeon the regular, keen to give developers the resources and time they needed to produce new properties for the first HD generation. It was a success. Arguably too much of one, since so many of these experiences became bloated monoliths with unjustified side projects and ambitious sequels that eventually spelt their doom....

July 5, 2025 · 4 min · 793 words · Thomas Perry

Similar Games To Play Like One Piece Odyssey

The turn-based JRPG based on theOne Pieceanime and manga series, One Piece Odyssey, has been a pleasant surprise for longtime fans. Developed by ILCA, who has previously worked on games in theDragon QuestandPokemonseries, One Piece Odyssey sees the Straw Hat crew get shipwrecked on a mysterious island for a new adventure. RELATED:The Most Notable One Piece Games That Were Never Released Outside Of Japan While knowledge of the series isn’t necessarily required to play the game, it’s a better experience for those familiar with the material....

July 5, 2025 · 6 min · 1205 words · Jimmy Booker

Sling Race Codes April 2023

We added these codes onJanuary 28, 2023. Sling Race is aRobloxgame all about launching yourself as far as you possibly can, leveling up your character with powerful pets and energy, and then seeing if you can reach the furthest reaches of space. TheseSling Race codescan be redeemed for various rewards in the game, and should give you a head start on becoming the fastest on the server. RELATED:Best Roblox Racing Games We check for new codes on a daily basis....

July 5, 2025 · 2 min · 320 words · Samantha Lewis

Splatoon 3: 10 Things You Didn’t Know About The Characters

Although there are many different ways to playSplatoon 3, from the single-player campaign to the Salmon Run andeven Ranked battles, Turf War is by far the most popular mode. Since most players may only engage in the multiplayer elements of Nintendo’s family-friendly shooter, it is easy to miss out on the game’s diverse and broad range of characters. Related:Games To Play If You Love Splatoon Many characters in Splatoon 3, both new and returning, have their own backstories that give them layers of personality....

July 5, 2025 · 6 min · 1107 words · Kyle Garcia

Tar Is A Watershed Moment For Video Games In Pop Culture

It’s always odd to see video games pop up in other media. When a book mentions a character watching a movie, it helps ground that book in reality and shapes our understanding of that character around our feelings towards said movie. It’s the same when a movie uses a song, or a song references a TV show, or a TV show has someone reading a book. Media flows into one another all the time, but video games don’t feel part of that....

July 5, 2025 · 5 min · 927 words · Christopher Sullivan

The 3 best heroes to counter Ixia in Mobile Legends

No outlaws are allowed here. Updated on October 7, 11:59 p.m. (GMT+8):Improved relevancy. While Ixia may not boast the flashy presence of other marksmen inMobile Legends: Bang Bang, her unassuming nature hides a formidable power capable of decimating an entire team all by herself. During the laning phase, facing Ixia becomes an arduous task due to her lifesteal on her passive, Siphon Starlium. However, the true nightmare begins once she reaches level four....

July 5, 2025 · 3 min · 542 words · Sherry Harris

The Best Artifacts In MTG Dominaria Remastered

Dominaria Remastered is filled with artifacts from all overMagic: The Gathering’s history. Some of the oldest and strangest pieces of metal return to this grand set of reprints. It’s clear these colorless gems will stand the test of time, building into the meta. RELATED:Magic: The Gathering – The Best Colorless Cards In Jumpstart 2022 Artifacts aren’t just utility spells. You can build your entire deck around some of these. Just look at what Urza has been able to do in his legendary career....

July 5, 2025 · 6 min · 1070 words · Tara Barajas

The best controllers on Breeze to steer your team to victory

The best controllers on Breeze to steer your team to victory Shape the map to your advantage. With historical sights to see and industrial technologies in progress, theValorantmap, Breeze, is a mystery island that brings a lot of curiosity to players. Set within the area of the Atlantic Ocean known as the Bermuda Triangle, there’s a lot of mystery that comes with thismap. The cave-like mines to vast open beach areas push players into fiery showdowns on the battlefield....

July 5, 2025 · 6 min · 1086 words · Douglas Davenport

The Best Curved Swords In Elden Ring

Summary The list ofElden Ring’s Curved Swords contains weapons with some extremely niche effects, several of which are exceptionally powerful, while others are… less so. Looked at as a group, they are extremely strong, dealing good damage andcausing rapid status buildup, especially when dual-wielding. The weapon type has seen some nerfs, but you’re able to still pick up any pair of Curved Swords and find a certain amount of success. Depending on what you are trying to do, though, some Curved Swords will be better picks than others....

July 5, 2025 · 7 min · 1338 words · Christian Reed

The Best Worlds To Explore In Video Game RPGs

If you fancy getting lost inbreathtakingly detailed landscapesand intriguingly unfamiliar worlds, you won’t need to look further than a high-quality role-playing experience. As well as offering players a captivating narrative to follow, good RPGs will present you with a dense and rich world to explore. Related:The Best RPGs Turning 10 Years Old In 2023 As games have matured and technology has improved, the worlds you may inhabit have only become more content-rich as the years have gone by....

July 5, 2025 · 7 min · 1313 words · Linda Singh

The Last Of Us Showrunner Says Part 2's Story Is "More Than One Season Of Television"

In case you missed it, HBO confirmed over the weekend thatThe Last Of Us adaptation will be getting a season two. However, showrunner Craig Mazin explained long before that confirmation that should the studio give him and Neil Druckmann the green light for a second season, it will take more than that to properly tellThe Last Of Us Part 2’s complex story.Following the news thatThe Last Of Uswill be getting at least one more season,IGNreminded fans exactly what Mazin said while walking the adaptation’s red carpet earlier this year....

July 5, 2025 · 2 min · 356 words · Todd Moore

The Most Iconic Ice-Using Digimon

There are fewDigimonmore formidable than those that can freely manipulate the elements. Digimon whose entire being is centered around producing or controlling their respective elements to a degree that makes them godlike. Out of the various Digimon with these abilities, none are more dangerous than those that control ice. Related:Video Game References In The Digimon TCG When compared to other elemental Digimon, ice-based Digimon are few and far between. However, despite their numbers,each one is capable of holding their own, especially within their home territory....

July 5, 2025 · 5 min · 940 words · Jennifer Harris

The Most Underrated Characters In The Life Is Strange Series

Summary Life is Strangefirst launched in 2015, and has been a staple in the episodic choose-your-own-adventure videogame format since. The series has since spawned numerous entries including a sequel and spin-offs. Though indie music and superpowers are commonly associated with Life is Strange, so is its host of spectacular characters. Frominteresting protagonists to difficult decisions, we all love figures like Max Caufield, Chloe Price, and more. But with so many characters in the series, it also means that a few have slipped through the cracks and perhaps don’t get the appreciation they deserve....

July 5, 2025 · 7 min · 1286 words · Gregory Young