House of the Dead Remake Details Leak

Fans of rail shooters will be excited to hear that new details have emerged regarding theHouse of the Deadremake on the Nintendo Switch. An interview with theHouse of the Deadremake’spublishers, Forever Entertainment, has confirmed a number of visual and gameplay updates for the game, as well as the addition of some new features that may be unexpected. For the uninitiated,House of the Deadwas originally released as a light gun game for arcade machines back in 1996....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 409 words · John Baker

How Our Flag Means Death Perfects The Ensemble Cast

The ensemble cast is a story writing concept that is excellent when it works, but tragically easy to mess up. Some works can barely hope to create one identifiable character, let alone a full main cast, several iconic supporting characters, and a small army of bit players. Our Flag Means Deathis the powerful new pirate comedy from the mind of David Jenkins which tells the story of 18th-century pirate Stede Bonnet’s quest to escape his family through piracy....

July 4, 2025 · 5 min · 857 words · Ryan Cabrera

How to Play in the Fortnite Celebration Cup

Fortniteis still going strong into 2020, much to no one in the gaming community’s surprise. TheFortnitecommunity is still riding high on this year’s in-gameFortniteValentine’s Day event, which was actually a revival of the previous year’s Love and War event, which lasts until February 17. Like any goodFortniteevent, there are plenty of cosmetic rewards for players to earn throughout its duration. Additionally, the event also brought Search and Destroy to the battle royale which offers a new way to play....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 577 words · Alexa Hubbard

Is Fallout 76's Fallout 1st Subscription Worth It?

Summary Since all ofFallout 76’s content updates have been free, some players may be curious about the value of the game’s Fallout 1st subscription. The only paid add-ons forFallout 76are for premium in-game currency, cosmetics, and CAMP furnishings. For this reason, Fallout 1st is effectively a way for players to support the ongoing development ofFallout 76, although it provides plenty of exclusive in-game perks. RELATED:Why Fallout 76’s Fog Crawlers Could Remain Exclusive to It The Benefits of Subscribing to Fallout 1st in Fallout 76 Bottomless STASH storages have been acontroversial topic inFallout 76for a while, given that these are included with a Fallout 1st subscription....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 318 words · Lisa Schultz

Kevin Feige Regrets Whitewashing The Ancient One In 'Doctor Strange'

Over the years, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has mostly nailed down its casting choices with regard to its heroes. However, over on the opposite ends, things have not always been as smooth. The most famous of those occasions came in 2016’sDoctor Strange,when Tilda Swinton was cast as the Ancient One, a decision Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige has now come to regret. Traditionally in Marvel Comics lore, the Ancient One is depicted as an Asian man because, well, that’s what writers back in the ’60s thought made the most sense for a Himalayan sorcerer....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 480 words · Allen Smith

Knock At The Cabin: Where Else To See The Cast

Knock At The Cabinmarked a triumphant return for director M. Night Shyamalan, delivering on the tension that the trailers (and Shyamalan’s track record) promised. The film is an adaptation of Paul Tremblay’sThe Cabin at the End of the World, and follows a group of strangers who show up at the door of a vacationing family and tell them that they must make a difficult choice in order to stop the apocalypse....

July 4, 2025 · 4 min · 698 words · Dawn Solis

L.A. Noire: Real Life Cases That Inspired The Game

It’s hard not to get engrossed in the world ofL.A. Noire. Taking place in 1947 Los Angeles, players assume the role of Cole Phelps, a returning veteran of World War II witha talent for detective work. The story and atmosphere drip with authentic 40s culture, along with plenty of intrigue, mystery, and betrayal. RELATED:L.A. Noire: Actors Who Appeared In Mad Men Some fans may be surprised to learn that many of the cases Cole solves throughout his time in the LAPD take their inspiration from real-life crimes from the era....

July 4, 2025 · 5 min · 964 words · Benjamin Chase

League of Legends Streamer LS Hospitalized in Critical Condition

League of Legendscontent creator Nick De Cesare, better known by his online alias LS, has been hospitalized in critical condition on June 14. The 29-year-old has been struggling with a variety of troubling symptoms over the past week, having previously said it’s looking unlikely he’ll be able to stream any part of therecently delayed League of Legends Championship Series(LCS). Before rising to prominence for hisLeague of Legendsstreams, LS was a professionalStarCraft 2player....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 412 words · Mr. Thomas Campbell

Left 4 Dead 2: The Last Stand Update Available Now

TheLeft 4 Dead 2community has come together to create and release a new official update for the game. While some may have assumed that the game had long been abandoned, Valve has allowed for the fans to continue to officially enhance the game. This update is known as The Last Stand. Access to the new content provided by this update isn’t behind any kind of paywall, so all players that already ownLeft 4 Dead 2can just update their game to enjoy what the community has to offer....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 432 words · Karina Petersen

Madden NFL 21: How to Strip The Ball

The newest iteration ofMadden NFLis here, and with it comes improvements to gameplay, updates to favorite modes, and even the brand newThe Yard, which Game Rant got hands-onwith. Whatever the mode, creating a game-changing turnover can be the difference between a win and a loss inMadden NFL 21. Knowing how to rip the ball away from offensive players is key. There are quite a fewnew defensive moves inMadden NFL 21, but striping the ball hasn’t seen a big change....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 399 words · Mary Kane

Metroid: Characters With The Best Backstories

TheMetroidseries is one of Nintendo’s biggest franchises, as well as one of their darkest properties in terms of content. The series follows the iconic bounty hunter Samus Aran as she explores foreign planets, faced with extraterrestrial threats. The games also boast Nintendo’s most consistent narrative across a variety of consoles. RELATED:Metroid: Most Disturbing Things That Happen In The Games Due to the franchise’s narrative continuity, manyMetroidcharacters develop fleshed-out backstories throughout the series....

July 4, 2025 · 6 min · 1155 words · William Thornton

Minecraft: 10 Explosive Facts You Didn't Know About Creepers

Perhaps the most iconic enemy inMinecraft–as well as the recently-released spinoff,Minecraft Dungeons–is the explosive green mob fittingly called the “Creeper.” Similar toMarioandPac-Man, this dangerous baddie has become a visual representation and symbol of the game in many ways. It has evolved into a brand in and of itself, to the point where its blocky, pixelated head now makes up part of theMinecraftlogo. RELATED:10 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do In Minecraft Dungeons...

July 4, 2025 · 5 min · 981 words · Audrey Johnson

Narita Boy Developer Delves Into Its 1980s Themes

Game Rant recently chatted with Eduardo Fornieles, creative director and CEO of Studio Koba, to discuss the developer’s maiden voyage:Narita Boy. The synthwave, indie platformer draws from a broad host of disparate influences, including Metroidvanias, the musical duoDaft Punk, and the artistMoebius.However, the game has a particular fondness for the 1980s.Tron,He-Man,Heavy Metalmagazine,Neuromancer, andReady Player Oneare all major touchstones inNarita Boy’sdevelopment. The trouble with period-specific homages, however, is that it is very easy for them to feel stunted compared to modern offerings....

July 4, 2025 · 4 min · 755 words · Craig Lopez