Twitch Streamer xQc is Making Long-Awaited Change to Account Name

Twitchstreamer xQc has been around for long enough now that he’s established his own lore. It may even be true that a minority of his viewers know that xQc built his initial start playingLeague of Legends, notOverwatch. In 2016 xQc made the shift to Blizzard’s multiplayer shooter and in the process went from xQcLoL to xQcOW, which has remained his account name since. Six years ofTwitchlater and his account is still intertwined with his past in the Overwatch League....

July 18, 2025 · 3 min · 446 words · Rebecca Holt

Ubisoft Removes PS5 Backward Compatibility Info from Website

The PlayStation 5 is a highly anticipated console and many are hoping that the console can build on the legacy of previous console iterations. There has been speculation that thePlayStation 5 will outsell its next-generation competitorswhen it releases, but the build-up to the release of the console has had its issues. Ubisoft recently revealed how the PS5 would manage backward compatibility and it has concerned some players while raising questions for others....

July 18, 2025 · 3 min · 427 words · Anthony Gross

Untitled World of Warcraft Book Listing Appears on Amazon

The listing for a currently-untitledWorld of Warcraftnovel just appeared on Amazon.World of Warcraftplayers can expect to hear about the book soon and may be able to start reading it before the end of the year. With nearly 30 years of history, theWarcraftuniverse has dozens of booksavailable for readers. Historically,World of Warcrafthas released a companion novel alongside its expansion packs, such asShadows RisingforShadowlands. However,Dragonflighthad no such novel announced with it. RELATED:New World of Warcraft: Dragonflight Codex Lore Book Announced Now, it seemsWorld of Warcraftis planning its next novel, though the Amazon listing gives very little information on the actual book....

July 18, 2025 · 2 min · 393 words · Jennifer Irwin

Warner Bros.' Wonder Woman 1984 Release Decision May Be Coming Soon

Warner Bros.‘Wonder Woman 1984is currently one of the few major blockbusters still slated for a theatrical release in 2020, though the possibility of seeing the film delayed again has been on the minds of moviegoers and exhibitors. Now, Warner Bros. is reportedly on the verge of deciding whether to hold the DC film’s Christmas day release or postpone it until next summer. The decision topostponeWonder Woman 1984until Christmas 2020already marked the third time the film had been delayed on account of the COVID-19 pandemic....

July 18, 2025 · 3 min · 512 words · Bradley Wilson

What If...? Creators Remember Chadwick Boseman As Series Premieres

Marvel Studios’ first animated seriesWhat If…?has premiered, and is already receiving rave reviews. The first episode of the series explored an alternate reality wherein Peggy Carter takes the super-soldier serum instead of Steve Rogers, bringing Captain Carter into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. But, fans are now looking forward to Chadwick Boseman’s last performance as T’Challa, and the series creators remembered him on premiere day. Beforehe tragically died of colon cancerin August 2020, Boseman had played his part in bringing the second episode ofWhat If…?...

July 18, 2025 · 2 min · 424 words · Patrick Richards

What's New in No Man's Sky's Worlds Part 1 Update

No Man’s Skyhas received many updates since its rocky original launch. These updates have collectively improved the experience massively, turning the game into the enormous space exploration epic it was originally advertised as. The developers continue to release new updates regularly, implementing new features and refining existing systems to make exploring the universe even more interesting. With the “Worlds Part 1” update,No Man’s Skyseems to be focusing on making the act of exploring planets more breathtaking....

July 18, 2025 · 5 min · 1053 words · Leslie Carpenter

Why an N64 Metroid Game Never Happened

TheMetroidfranchise has a history of highs and lows, stealing the spotlight just as swiftly as it fades back into the shadows. While theMetroid Primetrilogyis considered classic, something likeMetroid: Other Mreceived more of a mixed reception. It’s an interesting series to look back on, especially considering it has some sort of presence on every generation of Nintendo console except the Nintendo 64. Many of Nintendo’s major IPs likeSuper MarioandThe Legend of Zeldamade the jump to 3D during the N64 era, but Samus Aran was nowhere to be seen....

July 18, 2025 · 3 min · 560 words · Julian Thomas

Why Far Cry 7 Might Be More Like FC2 Than Any Other Game in the Franchise

Summary Far Crywas a big part of the start of an era in open-world FPS titles during the early-to-mid-2000s. The series' exotic locale sandboxes and FPS gameplay broke new ground and were the beginning of publisher and later developer Ubisoft’s presence in the genre space. With six mainline titles and multiple spin-offs under its belt over 20 years,Far Cryhas long been a standard of AAA open-world action titles. Presently, though, the IP has seen its longest gap between new releases and very littleinformation regarding the direction of the nextFar Cryprojects....

July 18, 2025 · 3 min · 631 words · Marie Pierce

Zavala Voice Actor Lance Reddick Reads Funny Destiny 2 Meme

Fans have been celebrating the latest new season forDestiny 2in the best way that the internet knows how, with memes that celebrate exactly how many things the Guardians have killed. One of these memes giving an alternate opening of theSeason of the Chosen trailereven caught the attention of Zavala voice actor Lance Reddick, who lent his voice to the fan-made content. The meme itself depicts Zavala telling the new Cabal Empress Caiatl no, only, in this case, he systematically breaks down everything that the players have done inDestiny 2and the rest of the series....

July 18, 2025 · 2 min · 418 words · Michael Bradshaw

Zelda: Breath of the Wild Player Takes Down Stone Talus With The Master Cycle Zero

Stone Talus can be tough opponents to take down inThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, but a player has successfully achieved this using Link’s Master Cycle Zero. WhenBreath of the Wildfirst came out, simultaneously with the launch of the Nintendo Switch, it took the world by storm and completely revamped the typical structure of a standardZeldagame. In theHyrule ofBreath of the Wild, gamers found familiar enemies from previous games, but they also got to get to know all sorts of new creatures that they had never seen before....

July 18, 2025 · 3 min · 444 words · Lisa Ward

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Fan Makes Real-Life Version of Sky Island

Summary OneThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomfan has created a miniature model of a Sky Island in real life. Since the game’s launch,Tears of the Kingdomfans have made real-life versions of itemsat Link’s disposal, including his armor set and prosthetic arm. Some even crafted a life-sized replica of the Master Sword to show their creativity and dedication. Tears of the Kingdomnot only makes design changes to Hyrule but also expands the map into new sections, such as the Sky Islands filled with korok seeds, shrines, and puzzles....

July 18, 2025 · 3 min · 560 words · Kathy Barnes

'Temple Run' Is Coming To Television In The Form Of A Competition Show

Temple Run 2was released in 2013 preceding, numerous spin-offs. Now,Temple Runis making its return in the form of a competition reality show instead of a mobile game sequel. Temple Runwas a 2011"endless-runner" mobile gamethat follows a dungeon explorer as they attempt to escape a group of monsters while collecting as much treasure as possible. The gameplay was simple to pick up but hard to master since the further you go, the more difficult the game becomes....

July 17, 2025 · 3 min · 457 words · Jeffrey Simpson

2022 Anime That Surpassed Expectations

2022 proved to be an outstanding year for manga and anime alike. There were many new anime that managed to shock the viewers with their incredible quality. While there were others that made a return after years of being sidelined for one reason or another. RELATED:Anime That Are Better Than The Manga Suffice it to say, there wasn’t a shortage of top-notch anime available to watch. Out of the vast number of anime, a handful of them were so amazing that they managed to surpass the expectations of the viewers....

July 17, 2025 · 5 min · 940 words · Charles Mcgee