The hit musical Hamilton came out in movie form on Disney+ over the Fourth of July weekend, and it’s been a big boon for the streaming service and its app. The Disney+ app downloads this weekend jumped 74% in the U.S. Ever since creator Lin-Manuel Miranda announced the Hamilton musical would be uploaded to Disney+ back in May, fans around the world have been excited to finally have a chance to see the show....
It’s appeared for a while now that Dr. Hannibal Lecter–the forensic psychiatrist, cannibalistic serial killer, and pop culture icon featured in four novels, five movies, and a TV show–has been unstoppable. Several of those projects were highly acclaimed by critics and tremendous hits with audiences. And Anthony Hopkins even earned an Oscar for playing the doctor The Silence of the Lambs, which itself went on to sweep the Academy Awards....
Harry Potter: Wizards Unite is kicking off another month of busy events. The game may not have a festivity as big as GO Fest 2020 this summer, but Witches and Wizards are still staying plenty busy in the warm months. Many parts of the world have removed lockdown orders and are just recommending safe social distancing at this point, but the mobile AR going is remaining play-at-home friendly for the time being, which means many event bonuses are active longer than usual and there are some other convenient features, as well....
Patch 20.2 is the first major content update to Hearthstone Battlegrounds for several months. It introduces three new heroes, 17 new minions, and an entirely new tribe: Quilboars. The patch also introduces another new mechanic called Blood Gems. These provide a flat 1/1 buff to a minion and have unique synergy with the Quilboar tribe. Here’s everything added in the new Battlegrounds update, such as the new playable heroes and Quilboar minions....
It’s hardly a secret that gaming is competitive. In a matter of minutes, a session of Overwatch can easily escalate from a way to unwind to an all-out digital brawl, with players screaming obscenities at one another and going to great lengths to defeat their enemies. But sometimes tactics to beat out opponents are more covert, slipping below the radar. Such is the case with Octavian Morosan, an avid Hearthstone player and streamer, who recently uncovered proof that a guild of fellow players have been sniping his games in order to thwart his wins....
Which Genshin Impact character was dubbed ‘Chicken Mommy?’ The answer will surprise you! Now, the world of gaming criticism can be a harsh and unfriendly place. Professional critics and fans alike have super strong opinions about the titles they play and can sometimes be cynical when titles don’t live up to expectations. No game is perfect, after all. This is probably for the best, as it allows players to air their grievances online (and if there’s one thing gamers just relish doing, it’s airing their grievances online)....
DC HeroClix expansions are rarer than Marvel ones, so they often come with a special product. Wonder Woman’s anniversary is the perfect time to make a special boxed set, and apparently also a chance to change the HeroClix rules. The result is the Wonder Woman 80th Anniversary Miniatures Game, a fantastic product that serves as the perfect jumping-on point for beginners. For $39.99, you get 10 figures, a pack of tokens for terrain, a six-piece battle map, special anniversary WW dice, gameplay guide cards, and the latest edition of the HeroClix rulebook....
Nothing is True. Everything is Permitted. Also…everything is hilarious! Okay, so that last part isn’t in the series, but the internet has become a funny place to find a humorous twist on the Assassin’s Creed franchise. From its humble beginnings a decade ago exploring the Crusades and the war between the Assassin Order and the Templar Order, to the larger than life exploration of Ancient Egypt, this franchise is steeped in history and death....
It’s near impossible to escape memes. Trust me. Better people than us have tried, but just when we think we’re out the memes reel us back in. Let’s be honest, though, you want to get reeled back in. Destiny 2 is enjoying something of a golden moment. The game released a little under a month ago and the next expansion, Curse of Osiris, was just announced at Sony’s Paris Games Week presentation....
Earlier today, IO Interactive released a new gameplay trailer for Hitman 3, providing brief details about how players can assassinate their targets, whether it be by getting close and personal or just throwing a brick at their heads from a distance. Though the game is scheduled for a multi-platform release, with it coming to the Xbox line of consoles, PC, Stadia, and even the Nintendo Switch (albeit as a cloud-based version), IO’s communications manager, Travis Barbour, has taken to the PlayStation Blog to cover some of the extra features that will only be available on the PlayStation 5 version....
A couple of days ago, Warner Bros. and Avalanche Software announced their upcoming RPG game called Hogwarts Legacy. Of course, the reveal of Hogwarts Legacy is also a confirmation of the long-rumored open-world Harry Potter game that many fans of the Wizarding World have been waiting for. However, though the reception of the upcoming game has been mostly-positive, Hogwarts Legacy finds itself in the middle of a controversy due to some statements made by the franchise’s creator, J....
The Dynasty Warriors franchise has remain unchanged during multiple installments and spinoffs since Dynasty Warriors 2, released for the PlayStation 2 back in 2000. Each entry is set during the Han Dynasty as political factions battle for control of ancient China and the player assumes the role of a single soldier defeating hundreds of foot-soldiers and slaying rival generals. What once was an exciting adventure for players has, for some, become a stale experience due to the unchanged elements....
It goes without saying that Sonic the Hedgehog has had a bit of a rocky history, in terms of quality. Few major franchises have been as inconsistent with its games as the one starring Sega’s speedy mascot. For every Sonic the Hedgehog 2, there is a Sonic 06. Sega knows this, and it wants to change that. The last few years have been pretty unusual for Sonic. Three years have passed since the last main Sonic game, Sonic Forces, was released, and fans are still waiting for an announcement of a new game....
In a new Starfield developer diary called “Into the Starfield: The Endless Pursuit,” game director Todd Howard talks about how the upcoming sci-fi RPG will continue one of The Elder Scrolls series’ most iconic traditions. “You always have that ‘step out’ moment into the world,” Howard says of previous Elder Scrolls and Bethesda Studios titles. “[Now,] technology’s changed, we’ve all changed, so our expectations when loading up a game – like, ‘Okay, we’re going to step out into this moment’… Us being able to do that and have it feel new every generation, every game is something that’s really special about what we do....
Out of all the baby Pokémon in the series, Munchlax is certainly one of the more interesting ones. Introduced early on before the release of any Generation IV games, Munchlax springboarded off of the popularity Snorlax had gained through the franchise’s history so far. Most players know that obtaining a Munchlax requires breeding a Snorlax with a Lax Incense, but there are many other facts about the “Big Eater Pokémon” that can be missed throughout one’s playthrough of any Pokémon game....
The Legendary Trio of Pokémon Black & White are modeled after the Three Musketeers, being justice-bringers that wield sword-like attacks. This makes them all Fighting-types as they’re modeled after a fighting style, but each one has its own primary type. Cobalion is the Steel-type of the group because it has an iron will. This steadfast Pokémon can bring its will and its justice-seeking blade to Pokémon Sword & Shield. Here’s how....
How to delete your Instagram account Instagram.com Go to Instagram.com in your browser and log in to your Instagram account. Go to the Delete Your Account page from a mobile browser or computer. Select an option from the “Why do you want to delete [account name]?” menu and re-enter your password. The option to permanently delete your account will only appear after you’ve selected a reason and enter your password. Click or tap Delete [username]....
The first ever episode of Pokemon aired two months before my third birthday. I lived with my gran at the time, who regularly minded two brothers that were slightly older than me. They were completely engrossed in the new craze, often waxing poetic about colossal turtles with cannons embedded in their shells, or fire-breathing dragons who stood upright on tree-trunk-sized hind legs. The phenomenon took root: every day after playschool (or kindergarten, for readers in the US) I would sit in front of the television and marvel at Ash Ketchum, my childhood hero....
Steam Achievement statistics show a larger than expected amount of Fallout 4 owners have not left the opening tutorial area within Vault 111 for some reason. Steam achievements have revealed in interesting trend taking place in Fallout 4, where a small portion of the player base has yet to leave the opening level of the game. An eagle-eyed Reddit user known as Hilltopchill noticed the interesting statistic and posted a screen shot of the Steam achievement....
Indie icons from all over the spectrum will be crossing over in this Super Smash Bros-like fighting game Bounty Battle. The epic animated trailer released today shows the promise of the title. Even if you’re a slight connoisseur of indie gaming, you’ll likely recognize some of the characters on screen. The game’s roster includes Juan from Guacamelee, The Beheaded from Dead Cells, Owlboy, the Crusader from Darkest Dungeon, and Gully from Battle Chasers: Nightwar to name just a few....
