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Miles is as tech savvy as he his superpowered Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales extends combat beyond superpowers, letting our new protagonist accentuate his nerdy side. Miles is one tech savvy crime-fighter, and it shows through his available gadgets in-game. The use of gadgets plays a critical role in the flow of combat encounters and it certainly makes Miles’ job a little easier. At least, it improves his odds of emerging relatively unscathed from his never-ending onslaught of brawls....

Insomniac also rumored to announce a new game next week? It may come as no surprise to those who believed, but Marvel’s Spider-Man has sold brilliantly since its very recent September 7th release. Spider-Man takes top place in the UK charts followed by Dragon Quest XI and then, still, Grand Theft Auto V. Not only has it sold more than double God of War (which sold 3.1 million in 3 days), but the charts only count physical editions of the game, leaving us to only imagine how many were really sold....

Pure arcade fun. While the video game industry continues to chase photorealistic graphics and ridiculously high budgets, there are a handful of titles that release every now and then that aim to replicate an earlier time in gaming, one where simplicity reigned supreme. The days of local multiplayer and LAN parties are largely gone, but there are still a few standout multiplayer titles that dominate today’s parties and gatherings. Spitlings is the latest in the “yell at your friends” genre of multiplayer games, joining the likes of Overcooked and Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime as a local co-op favorite....

Square Enix shows off Outriders in their E3 2019 conference. People Can Fly are a development studio who have worked on first-person games like Gears of Wars: Judgement and Bulletstorm. They are developing a new game for Square Enix called Outriders. Outriders first got teased on the games’ official social media accounts, with today’s press conference being the first time extensive footage was shown off. There was no gameplay footage at the presentation, though we do know more about it now....

Title: Star Trek: Picard Episode 2: ‘Maps and Legends’ Review Release Date: January 30, 2020 Network: CBS All Access Genre: Science Fiction The second episode of Star Trek: Picard opens by tying up some questions that popped up in the series premiere. We come to learn just who went after Dahj and to at least some degree, exactly why they went after her as well. The opening is a kind of dual setting, with Picard’s staff showing they are more than merely a maid and a butler....

The force continues to be strong with the Nintendo Switch as Star Wars: The Force Unleashed is heading to the console this April. The beloved original Star Wars video game featuring Darth Vader’s secret apprentice will be released for the Nintendo Switch on April 20. You can preorder the game on the Nintendo eShop starting today. In the game, you’re hunting down the Jedi after Order 66 is proclaimed across the galaxy....

A new mysterious character was introduced in the new Star Wars Jedi: Survivor and many fans are already building theories around him. Many Star Wars fans think Starkiller could be in the Jedi Survivor trailer. Since the Jedi Survivor trailer came out, many fans of the Star Wars games and movies have been speculating about the mysterious character that appeared in the trailer. Not too long after the trailer was released, many fans on Twitter started speculating about one of the characters that showed up in the trailer, building more hype about the title that will launch later in 2023....

There are some really helpful people living in Stardew Valley, and the local rancher, Marnie, is one of them. This lovely lady is happy to help you with livestock, a pet, supplies, and much more. If you’re looking to repay the favor to this nice woman, here’s what you need to know about her favorite gifts. Loved Gifts There are four gifts that Marnie loves that aren’t universally-loved. If you give her a loved gift, she’ll respond with “This is an incredible gift!...

The Kickstarter for Stellaris: Infinite Legacy, a board game based on the popular video game and its universe, has received over $1 million in pledges within the first 24 hours of going live. The Kickstarter launched yesterday at 8 AM PST. At the time of writing, the project sits at $1,332,862 in pledges and continues to rise before our eyes. Stellaris: Infinite Legacy brings all the action that 4X fans love from the PC game to a brand new market in a completely new format....

While the biggest Final Fantasy game of the year was FFXIV, the MMO, there was another sort of spin-off that also made a splash in the gaming world. Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin is a game developed by Square Enix and Team Ninja, the latter known for the excellent combat systems they create. The work they did on the latest Final Fantasy spin-off was the highlight of the title, so much so that three DLCs were planned since the beginning....

For better or worse, Elden Ring is a merging of all that is Soulsborne to have been released under the FromSoftware umbrella, like some sort of game designer-authored “Best of” death omnibus. Half of the game has you turning a corner, shouting an expletive at whatever nightmare fuel is blocking something cool, and attempting to cheese it. You often have to pick and choose who and what to fight, and Twitch streamer “LilyAggy” is one Tarnished whose demonstrable skill in this arena has earned him an impressive accolade — he is the first speedrunner to have beaten Elden Ring in under one hour....

Super Smash Bros. released for both Wii U and 3DS back in 2014 and was already a dream for long term gaming fans, as not only did we have Mario and Sonic like we did in Brawl, we also saw the addition of Mega Man and Pac-Man to the battle. These were at least thought to be possible, but everyone was shocked when it was announced that Final Fantasy VII’s Cloud Strife was coming to the game....

Even as the Galaxy A10, A20 and A30 are still only weeks old, Samsung has announced the Galaxy A70, a more high-end mid-range device with a large battery and a unique aspect ratio. For the cameras, the A70 brings a 32-megapixel sensor with f/1.7 aperture, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide sensor (f/2.2 aperture, 123 degrees), and a 5-megapixel third depth sensor (f/2.2 aperture) as well. It’s a fairly familiar combination as we saw this in the Galaxy A7 and A9 last year, but with different resolutions....

Earlier this month, Apple stopped bundling EarPods and power adapter with the iPhone 12 series and its existing range of devices. While we’ve been hearing rumors that Samsung will not include chargers with the Galaxy S21 series even before the iPhone 12 launched, a new report from South Korean media claims that the Galaxy S21 will not come with earphones either. When we think about it, Samsung is relatively better equipped to stop including chargers and earphones....

Samsung recently announced its February 9 Unpacked event, which will welcome the highly rumored Galaxy S22 phones and the Galaxy Tab S8 series. While we have heard a lot about these Samsung products in the past, the latest leak reveals almost everything we can expect from these devices. Here’s a look at the details. A Twitter user Dohyum Kim has leaked the presentation material, which reveals all the details for the Galaxy S22 phones and the Galaxy Tab S8 series....

For the past few months, reports of Samsung terminating the Galaxy Note series have been flooding the internet. Now, earlier reports speculated that the Korean giant will discontinue the Note series to focus more on its flagship Galaxy S series. Late last year, however, a report stated that the company might not discontinue the line just yet. And amidst this confusion, a fresh report reveals that Samsung will not launch the Galaxy Note 21 this year due to a shortage of flagship chipsets....

A Saturday update from Deadline now confirms that Scream has dethroned Spiderman: No Way Home’s box office spot. The reboot of the classic horror film made $13.4 million on its opening day in 3,664 theaters, according to IMDB’s Box Office Mojo. The fifth installment of the Scream series is also putting itself in a position to meet its $35 million pre-release projections. Many analysts are finding this a doable task, given the extended holiday weekend....

Hunting for animals in SCUM can provide you with materials for crafting, a chance to test your combat skills, and most importantly: Food. You can get meat from killing zombies and other players, but nothing is more nutritious (and better for you) then resisting the temptation of cannibalism and sticking to the meat of the animals. Thankfully, there are plenty of animals to hunt in the game throughout the map. Assuming you know where to look....

SD Gundam Battle Alliance features the chibi versions of the most popular mecha from the infamous franchise. The game has deep gameplay features despite its more childish look, forcing you to maneuver and time your attacks. Here are some starting tips for SD Gundam Battle Alliance players. The basics of battles in SD Gundam Battle Alliance The game goes over the basics of the controls in the first mission, making it easy for you to understand the basics....

Sea of Thieves Season 8 is just around the corner, and plenty of aspiring pirates are eager to get into the more PvP-focused content that’s coming with it. Of course, that can be a bit of a daunting prospect for some greener sailors who might not have had that many successful fights on the high seas, so many have been wondering how exactly Rare is planning to smooth the edges of PvP in the new season to bring more people aboard....