Summary A gooddemocan make or break a game’s release, especially in Steam’s saturated market. Demos are a pivotal part of game marketing. Not only do they allow their developers access to potential consumers' feedback before release, but they also allow content creators and festivals to get their hands on a game early and give their impressions. The right influencer streaming a game is usually a deciding factor in that game’s long-term success, and taking part in events like Steam’s Next Fest can also get a project in front of potential players....

TheSuper Mariofranchise is built on its recognizable characters. Just about every gamer can identify names like Mario, Princess Peach, and Yoshi, and they’re all characterized mostly the same across every game. One name that has proven to be an exception to this expectation, however, isSuper Mario’s lifelong antagonist, Bowser. The king of the Koopas has evolved considerably over three decades, as Nintendo has turned him from a simple final boss to an antagonist with depth and character....

Death is a powerful yet elusive concept in shonen anime and manga. The risk of it is implied to be constantly overhead, yet look back with some objectivity, and you’ll be reminded of the power of plot armor. The protagonist is almost always safe, but the same can’t always be said for their compatriots. Indeed, often the most powerful and emotional deaths in anime and manga come from those who are closest to the main characters, or those who have become fan favorites....

Playing console-quality games on mobile devices is a dream for most gamers. However, many of these titles are designed with physical controls in mind, and playing them on a mobile device’s touchscreen can be a frustrating and tricky experience. Thanks to their analog sticks and buttons, mobile gaming controllers provide a good solution, giving players more precision and tactile feedback than touch controls. Sony DualSense Wireless Controller GameSir X4 Aileron Bluetooth Mobile Gaming Controller for Android with Hall Effect Joysticks Android and iOS mobile devices support different mobile gaming controllers for popular games likePUBG Mobile, Genshin Impact, andCall of Duty Mobile....

Summary Following all the buzz that Jack Quaid had been cast as The Human Torch for the upcomingFantastic Fourreboot,The Boys' official Twitter account decided to give their humorous thoughts on the matter, referencing a particular moment from season 2. With the rumors thatQuaid had been cast inFantastic Fouras the Human Torch - which is allegedly not true -The Boys' Twitter account referenced their iteration of that supe. They did so while commenting on the rumors of Quaid’s casting in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s interpretation of theFantastic Four....

The Little Mermaidlive-action remake is coming closer to its release day. Fans will soon see the incredibly talented Halle Bailey bring Ariel to life on the big screen. Now, Funko Pop figures give them a glimpse at Melissa McCarthy’s Ursula. Disneyhas been bringing nonstop content to fans and audiences worldwide thanks to their long list of acquisitions. Every year fans get alive-action Disney remake, multipleStar Wars projects, and Marvel Studios releases....

Although the story of the Kaldwin dynasty ended inDishonored 2, developer Dinga Bakaba from Arkane has indicated the studio’s interest in continuing the franchise, and has pushed back on the idea that the end of Corvo and Emily’s stories means the end of the series. ThoughDishonored 3has yet to be announced, there are plenty of clear settings from the first two games’ lore that could provide a springboard for the third chapter’s success....

While all latest Xbox-related buzz seems to revolve around the upcomingSeries Xthese days, theXbox Oneis still going fairly strong, particularly in the US and UK markets. It’s certainly true that itshardwaresales have stagnated somewhat this past year - which is to be expected given its age of several years. RELATED:10 Best Selling Xbox One Games and Exclusives Revealed Yet, Microsoft and its various 2nd and 3rd parties have continued to crank out great software, much of which has managed to find its way atop theNPDcharts....

Quick Links Throughout its run,The Walking Deadwas ripe with surprising and emotional losses of core characters that were thought to be in it for the long haul. Negan’s barbaric execution of Glenn Rhee in season seven is arguably the most gruesome, even softening the memory of the Governor’s similar killing of Hershel Greene in season four, which comes to seem humane in comparison. Daryl and Maggie grieved Beth’s accidental death in season five, and in season three, Carl shot his own mother in the head after getting bitten by a walker while giving birth to his half sister....

Ubisoftis a titan in the video game industry, with a catalog that includes a variety of popular and memorable titles such asAssassin’s Creed,Far Cry,Prince of Persia, andTom Clancy’s Rainbow Six‎. However, althoughUbisoft’s gaming library is extensive and successful, it appears that things aren’t looking as bright for the company’s workers. Recently, one Ubisoft recruiter allegedly replied to criticism of the company by defensively stating that at least the workplace culture wasn’t as bad as Blizzard....

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirthcovered a huge amount of narrative ground, as it helped to bridge the gap between the events of its predecessor,Final Fantasy 7 Remake, and the trilogy’s inevitable conclusion. It isn’t yet known if developer Square Enix is planning to release DLC for the critically acclaimed RPG, but if it does choose to do so, there are a couple of logical routes this could take. Just like howRemake’s Intergrade DLC expanded on the story and introduced a new playable character,Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s expansion could follow suit, giving players the chance to play as a couple of familiar faces for the first time in this new, expanded world ofFinal Fantasy 7....

Everyone in the game industry is gearing up to take advantage of 2021’s summer. E3 and other game conference are coming back, even if they’re still only online. Every company, big and small, wants to get in on the industry’s long-awaited reunion.Deep Silveris only one of many companies that has the chance to talk about its projects this year. As the owner of nostalgic IPs likeDead IslandandSaints Row,Deep Silverand its parent company Koch Media could definitely make a big impact this year....

WWE started things off strong with itsHell in a Cell 2019 pay-per-view event, delivering an excellent Hell in a Cell match between Sasha Banks and Becky Lynch. However, things quickly went downhill, ending with one of the most controversial PPV endings in WWE history. The Hell in a Cell match between Seth Rollins and “The Fiend” Bray Wyatt ended in a no contest, much to the outrage of fans in attendance and those watching online....