Gearbox Software’sBorderlandsfranchise is making the leap onto the silver screen with a live-action movie debut. After being announced in 2015, the full-length feature film adaptation ofBorderlandshas arrived, bringing its Space Western setting and cast of colorful characters to theaters worldwide. Co-written and directed by Eli Roth and distributed by Lionsgate, the story follows some familiar faces on an adventure through the iconic planet of Pandora, with plenty of the explosive action and wacky humor the series is well-known for....

Summary TwoDestinyveterans and senior executives at Bungie, Luke Smith and Mark Noseworthy, have reportedly left their positions at the studio after the company’s CEO announced it would be laying off roughly 17% of the studio’s workforce. The pair have worked on theDestinyfranchise for over a decade, as well as Bungie’s finalHalotitle,Halo: Reach. As July came to a close, CEO Pete Parsons announced thatBungie was being hit with more layoffsand would be terminating 220 roles at the company....

Summary Though it’s still a bit too early to tell, it seems like a real possibility thatCall of Duty: Black Ops 6might not just right all the wrongs of the series' last entry, but genuinely push the franchise forward in some pretty major ways. UnlikeCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3,Black Ops 6is shipping with 16 original multiplayer maps, two round-based Zombies maps, and a fully-fledged campaign. On top of all that,Call of Duty: Black Ops 6is also set to introduce innovative new features such as Omnimovement, which could have a huge impact on the franchise’s future....

It seems like any popular show or movie will necessarily pop out a dozen spin-offs, sequels, and connected projects.Gen Vis the first spin-off ofThe Boys. It took the iconic comic book adaptation into a college setting, translating its sharp satire, brutal action, and compelling drama into a new context. WhileThe Boyshas a prescribed expiration date to keep the show from overstaying its welcome, the franchise it created might not have to die with it....

Summary The classic 90s platformerCroc: Legend of the Gobbosis getting a remaster after developer Argonaut Games teased the game, though there is still no specific release date as of now. There is no information yet about what systems the game may come out on, though it is known mostly for its originalPlayStationversion, so it seems likely that theCroc: Legend of the Gobbosremaster will at least make it to the PS5....

The troubled legacy ofCyberpunk 2077is well-documented at this point, and while most can agree that CD Projekt Red’s contentious sci-fi RPG has come a long way since its initial launch, it’s hard not to think about what could have been.Cyberpunk 2077’s blindsiding of gaming audienceshas had a lasting effect, influencing not only its sales figures and reputation but also its post-launch plans.Cyberpunk 2077’s Phantom Liberty DLC played a major role in polishing the game’s reputation and giving it a second life, but it’s something of a miracle that it came out at all....

Summary When it comes to video game genres, few are more ubiquitous and perpetually popular than titles that feature zombies. This isn’t really all that surprising though, as zombies have been part of the cultural zeitgeist for generations and will almost certainly continue to persist in some fashion. From the medium’s earliest days, pitting players againsthordes of the undeador variations thereof was a staple of design, and remains true up to the present day....

Despite their obvious influence on Capcom’s other zombie franchise, the tone and aesthetic of George Romero’s films weren’t fully captured in any of the studio’s games until 2006’s classicDead Rising. Between its ham-fisted dialogue, over-the-top gore and action, and tongue-in-cheek satire of life in the 21st century,Dead Risingwas destined to be a cult-classic much in the same way that films likeDawn of the DeadandDay of the Deadcontinue to be, cementing itself as one of the Xbox 360’s earliest “must-have” exclusives....

Quick Links Along with Mulan and Mushu, The Lucky Dragon Update also brought a brand-newMajesty and Magnolias Star Path. During this event, players can undertake many fun riddles to earn awesome rewards. One of these riddles is to ‘Cast Out for Some Trout’. With tons of fish species, fishing is a massive part of Gameloft’s life sim, and there are many duties that require you to fish. For this specific Star Path duty, you need to catch Trout....

Dragon Age: The Veilguardcould release on October 29, at least as far as a recent leak has possibly revealed. While it’s unfortunate to see a plausible release date before BioWare itself could do it, there’s no doubt manyDragon Age: Veilguardfans are itching for answers and now they possibly have one. Of course, it comes as no real surprise either. Known insider Jeff Grubb, who has long reported onthe development pipeline ofDragon Age: Veilguard, recently said that October was the target for its release....

Summary Dragon Questcreator Yuji Horii recently revealed that he believes silent protagonists such as the ones in the franchise often end up “looking like idiots” amid graphics becoming increasingly realistic in the industry.Dragon Questis a very traditional RPG series, and it uses silent protagonists in all its mainline games, which prompted the famous creator to express this opinion during a recent interview. Yuji Horii has worked as a game designer since 1983, creating the firstDragon Questin 1986....

I’m a simple man: if you tell me that a video game has parkour, I want to play it. That brought me toDying Lightsometime after its release in 2015, but what kept me a fan of the franchise wasThe Following. It built perfectly on top of the original title’s gameplay loop, adding interesting new twists, characters, mechanics, and more, and it seems likeDying Light: The Beastis almost the exact same thing....

Summary TheEpic Games Storehas revealed the freebies that users can snag beginning August 15. TheEpic Games Storegives users new freebies to claim every week, with the offerings rotated on Thursdays at 10am CT. Special occasions see the Epic Games Store break from this established pattern, but that’s not the case this week. As expected, the Epic Games Store has updated its free game offerings. From now until August 15 at 10am CT, Epic Games Store users can claim the Conduit Free Unlock Bundle forApex Legends, which gets fans instant access to the character Conduit as well as the Aqua Flow Epic Skin for Flatline, along withCYGNI: All Guns Blazingand the fighting gameDNF Duel....