There’s one level in Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time that might well be the game version of 2020. Just when you think you’ve gotten through one crisis, another one comes along to kick you in the ass. Welcome to Cortex Castle, the Crash Bandicoot 4 level where I died …
Read More »Wolverine enters X of Swords, introduces a new villain who is the Loki to Wolverines Thor
Writer Benjamin Percy is sending the best there is at what he does into his first big ‘Dawn of X’ crossover ‘X of Swords’ starting with Wolverine #6, as Logan sets out to have the legendary swordsmith Muramasa forge him a new blade, named as one of the weapons of …
Read More »Genshin Impact really is anime Breath of the Wild, and its totally worth your time
Genshin Impact has abruptly surfaced a few times in the past year, but after each trailer or event appearance, it’s always dipped back into a sea of obscurity. What is this strange, anime take on The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild? Why is it free-to-play? Is it related …
Read More »In the Demons Souls gameplay, we see the emergence of a true PS5 system seller
How will the PS5 change gaming? For months now, that’s been something of an unanswerable question. Sony has struggled to showcase the potency of the SSD, the power of its next-generation system architecture, and the benefits of key advancements such as the Tempest 3D Audio and the haptic feedback embedded …
Read More »Calling all cyclists – enter our survey and prize draw
Do you prefer aero or upright, pedal power, or electric? Whether you are a club or competitive, cycle only in fair weather at the weekend, suit up for the commute on Monday morning, or spend your winters in a virtual world on your indoor trainer, we want to hear from …
Read More »X-Men crossover X of Swords Tarot-themed secrets revealed by Tini Howard
The ‘Dawn of X’ X-Men era’s first crossover ‘X of Swords’ kicks off in this week’s X of Swords: Creation #1 (opens in new tab), which sets the stage for the epic 22-part event, which stretches through every title in the X-Men line – all headed up by the event’s …
Read More »Best Shots review – Dark Nights: Death Metal – Speed Metal #1 “an essential for Flash fans”
If there’s one thing that’s certain in modern DC, you can’t outrun the Batman Who Laughs. It’s time for DC’s resident speedsters to attempt the impossible in Dark Nights: Death Metal: Speed Metal #1 (opens in new tab), a high-octane race to a brighter destination in an event otherwise dominated …
Read More »What the Xbox acquisition of ZeniMax could mean for games like The Elder Scrolls 6, Starfield, and Deathloop?
In announcing its intention to acquire ZeniMax Media for 7.5 billion dollars, Xbox just changed the shape of the video game industry. In the last two weeks alone, Microsoft has unveiled the Xbox Series S, detailed the Xbox Series X pre-order plans, launched its cloud gaming initiative as part of …
Read More »The Croods 2 trailer breakdown: Joel Crawford on directing Nic Cage as a caveman
When prehistoric ’toon The Croods released in 2013 Nic Cage was Ghost Rider, Ryan Reynolds was Green Lantern and Emma Stone was Gwen Stacey. A lot’s changed in the seven years since, especially for history’s first family. In long-awaited sequel A New Age, having left the safety of the cave …
Read More »Introducing Warhammer 40k to comic readers with Batman: Year One-style take on the iconic Marneus Calgar
A new kind of grim darkness is coming to the Marvel Universe: Warhammer 40,000, and the long-awaited origin of one of its most popular characters, Marneus Calgar. (Image credit: Marvel Comics) (opens in new tab) Scheduled to debut October 14, the five-issue Warhammer 40,000: Marneus Calgar (opens in new tab) …
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