There’s a lot of demand forNintendoto release a new Direct right now. For about ten years,Nintendohas been giving its fans announcements, gameplay details, and release dates through its Nintendo Direct conferences, which can host anything from the company’s first-party content to third-party games on their way to Nintendo consoles. Aside from a few specialized Directs in late 2021, there hasn’t been a standard Nintendo Direct since last September, so it’s about time that the company comes forward to provide some updates....

There are few things more frustrating to a gamer than trying to show someone a neat trick in a video game, but failing to do it in front of them. The embarrasment increases exponentially when that same someone gives the trick a try, and succeeds almost instantly. This is exactly the case with streamer Mizkif, who couldn’t execute a well-known shortcut inSuper Mario 64–that is, until fellow streamer Emiru got ahold of the controller....

Spawning multiple books, comics, board games, card games, spin-offs, TV series, and core films, theStar Warsfranchise is a cultural behemoth. The globally beloved series already has a number of excellent games under its belt, like the singleplayerStar Wars Jedi: Fallen Orderand thegold standard of MMORPGsStar Wars: Knights of the Old Republic.However, fans of the franchise were surprised by the announcement that came earlier this year of three new titles, as EA teams up with Respawn Entertainment to make newStar Warsprojects....

Many fans of the series considerCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2the pinnacle of the franchise’s iconic multiplayer iterations. Taking the revolutionary popularity of the originalModern Warfareand largely honing and improving many aspects,Modern Warfare 2’s version ofCall of Dutymultiplayer set the bar high. Remaining popular during and after the game’s annual lifespan,Modern Warfare 2multiplayer was the franchise’s peak during the seventh generation console generation. Now, with the remaster out on PS4, Activision has made it clear thatCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remasteredwill not include the multiplayer now or later....

Bethesda has released the graphical specifications forDoom Eternal, and many users are disappointed thatDoom Eternalwill not run in true 4K resolution, except for a very niche number of PC owners with incredibly powerful hardware. Stadia users may be feeling the most disappointment thatDoom Eternalwill not run in true 4K even on Stadia, given that streamingDoom Eternalon its platform was both promised and expected, and is one of the original staples and selling points of the streaming service....

Since its initial tease back in 2018,Dragon Age 4has been relatively quiet. Despite thereturn of Solasand a showcase of Tevinter, not much is known about the game in terms of exact story details (other than cracking an Egg) or even its class system. Presumably, as with past games, it would keep the traditional Warrior-Rogue-Mage structure. However, many have taken note of the concept art and characters shown so far, and it seems that there may be a wider emphasis on more open or cross-classed characters....

Arguably one of 2020’s best anime series, and one of the many positives of the anime and manga community,Jujutsu Kaisenhas set the anime and manga community ablaze with its remarkable fight sequences, amazing animation, and relatable characters. With the premiere of its second season just a peek away, it remains to be seen what the series has in store for its viewers. RELATED:Jujutsu Kaisen: Every Sorcerer From Kyoto Jujutsu High, Ranked There are, however, fans who have been unable to wait for what happens next and havemoved on to read the manga....

Summary Fans ofYakuzaenjoyed the “insider’s view” of life from the perspective of Japan’s infamous gangsters. The series offers a slightly exaggerated take on the yakuza story, inspired heavily by yakuza films and crime drama. However, aside from over-the-top action,Yakuzaperhaps shines the most with its compelling story. After all, a game series that explores the life of a reformed gangster isn’t exactly a common find. A lot ofYakuzafans might clamor for this game series to get an action/slice-of-life anime....

Battle royales have been popular in the video game space since the advent of titles likePUBGandFortnite, especially thanks to mobile ports. Respawn Entertainment got in on the action with its hero-shooterApex Legendsin 2019 which took home Best Multiplayer Game at The Game Awards following high critical reviews and a burst of popularity. Respawn Entertainment has done a great job at fleshing out the lore ofApex Legendscharacters like Octane, who is often in the spotlight among fans....

Quick Links The Four Nations of the world inAvatar: The Last Airbenderare some of the central pillars of the story, as part of the main conflict involves the history of and relations between these nations, particularly regarding the Fire Nation’s control over the others. As the name of the series implies, the nation that yields airbenders is one of great importance, and its history and eventual fate are huge story elements inATLA....

Anime can move people in a lot of ways. Sometimes the action is nice for fans to let off a little steam. It’s exciting to see big action fights take place in odd dimensions with powers far beyond the limits of our reality.Attack on Titanis a great example. RELATED:Best Anime About Anime Some fans enjoy watching comedy anime to relax, or sad epics that can make them feel something. No matter what anime a fan prefers, chances are there is going to be a defining moment in that series....

Many fans are excited for the upcomingCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold War.Activision has been dropping more informationabout the game and changes that will be implemented in the newest installment of the franchise, including sniper rifles that fans are able to try out during the Alpha. Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold Waris available this weekend in its Alpha state, and Activision confirmed thatPlayStationplayers can try the game completely free. However, there will still a lot of changes going on behind the scenes as the title is getting ready for its full release....

Summary While Ubisoft seemed to have a lot of confidence in theWatch Dogsseries when it first launched, there are now rumors that the franchise has been quietly canceled. After three games failed to really make the impact the studio wanted, it has seemingly shuffled it off to the side. Nothing has been officially confirmed yet, but the future ofWatch Dogsdoes not look bright. However, there may be signs that Ubisoft has no plans to cancel it after all....