After almost 100 years of publication,DC Comicshave been pioneers in the comic industry. Their characters have inspired millions of fans and other creators to take an interest in superhero stories. DC Comics is filled with memorable heroes, all with their own unique backstories. Trauma, freak accidents, and alien intervention are just a few examples of how these heroes get their extraordinary abilities. A character’s origin is arguably one of the most important aspects of their evolution....

The originalLeft 4 Deadhad a lot of things going for it from the get-go. Some players can argue thatLeft 4 Deadis inferior in some regards to its sequel,Left 4 Dead2, which brought innovations to the table. However,Left 4 Deadhas an irresistible charm that wasn’t replicated exactly for the sequel, nor has it been done better years later with new modern games in the same vein as theLeft 4 Deadseries. RELATED:Best Co-Op Zombie Games Despite the more active player base onLeft 4 Dead2, and the fact that players can even go through the campaign maps with the originalLeft 4 Deadcrew within that game, there are some things in the originalLeft 4 Deadthat justcannot be taken from the original experience, and those things help to makeLeft 4 Deadbetter than its sequel in some ways....

Quick Links After looking at the Soundcore VR P10 wireless earbuds and reading the name, it might seem like these headphones are solely meant for VR gaming use, and while they are made in collaboration with Meta for the Quest 2, they are so much more versatile than just that. The VR P10 supports almost every major console and gaming platform; thanks to the USB-C 2.4 GHz dongle, it boasts an ultra-low latency of under 30ms....

The PC has consistently been one of the best platforms for gamers to get into the titles of their choice with little to no issues. However, the idea of the keyboard and mouse being the best way to try out these titles has become archaic with the advent of console gaming. Now, there are several games that outright recommend that players use a controller to enjoy the experience to the fullest....

TheMacgaming market, for lack of better words, is not exactly the most diverse and wide-ranging gaming scene in the industry. Despite being so demanded and globally bought, there hasn’t been a groundbreaking level of interest in macOS, which often leads users to opt for other platforms for their gaming needs. One would naturally think things are far more limited when it comes to Mac-supported free-to-play games. However, that’s not particularly the case here....

Ryuji is a side character in the short anime seriesBlue Period. He challenges both gender and sexual norms both directly and passively at various points throughout the series. How the anime deals with Ryuji as well as how the other characters interact with him spans nearly the entire range of how people who present in this way get treated in the real world. Without being overt, or distracting from the main character’s storyBlue Periodmanages to give a remarkable depiction of the challenges that nonconforming genders and sexualities can face....

Quick Links The end of season 4 ofBuffy The Vampire Slayersees Buffy Summers (Sarah Michelle Gellar) and her friends having strange dreams. Instead of wrapping up the past 21 episodes in a more traditional manner, “Restless” does something different, which makes this episode stand out. At this point in the popular TV series, Buffy is getting ready to go to college and wondering how she will continue to balance her duties as a Slayer....

This week,developer Bungie announced plansto expand the reach of its studio in a variety of ways. From the expansion of its existing home in Washington to hiring executives to pave the way forDestinymedia outside of games, Bungie doesn’t show any signs of stopping. More importantly, this week’s announcement put to rest any concerns that Bungie might be leavingDestinybehind. Shortly after the news, Bungie Community Manager Dylan “DMG” Gafner poked fun at how critics ofDestinyandDestiny 2like to use the term “dead game....

However, with the advent of the Xbox Game Pass, it appears that the benefits players get from Xbox Free Games with Gold have since deteriorated. While Microsoft is stern on the fact that Xbox Live isn’t going anywhere,many are now questioning its valuegiven that the free games are no longer as exciting as they once were, and comparing 2020’s roster with 2021 so far proves that Microsoft may only be keeping the service for the sake of it....

Summary The announcement trailer forMarvel Rivalswas just released, showcasing an upcoming 6v6 Marvel-themed hero shooter that looks to be coming forOverwatch’s throne. One of the biggest draws to this reveal is that very theming, with both niche and iconic entries onMarvel Rivals' roster—including the ever-popular Iron Man. With rumors about aMarvel shooter going around for a bit, the recent announcement ofMarvel Rivalshas finally confirmed fan suspicions. The upcoming hero shooter, set for a closed alpha in May, will involve 6v6 fights where heroes and villains will throw down in a multiversal gauntlet....

The series of first-person shooters that make up theCrysisfranchise debuted in 2007 and was well received by both critics and players. It seems that developer Crytek hopes to revive the entire trilogy, beginning with therelease in 2020 ofCrysis Remastered, which despite its graphical overhaul, did not meet many players’ expectations. The negative feedback aboutCrysis Remastereddoes not seem to have hindered Crytek’s supposed plans, however. Back in January, ajob listing on Crytek’s websiteannounced that it was looking for somebody to fill the role of game designer for an unannounced AAA sandbox game....

Dead by Daylight’sasymmetrical horror action has only grown more dynamic over the years, and one of the biggest reasons is the game’s ever-expanding roster. With every new Survivor and Killer added, the game becomes more complex, as the pool of powers and perks grows deeper and more difficult to strategize around. Though Survivors do not have the complex powers that Killers do, each still brings unique perks and strategies to the game....

One of the more interesting lore moments that Bungie’s dropped on theDestiny 2player base recently has come via an easily-overlooked description on one of the looter shooter’s many exotic weapons. Introduced during the closing weeks oflast year’s Season of Arrivals, Traveler’s Chosen, a markedly improved version of the original sidearm given to all Guardians at the onset of the Red War, tasked Earth’s defenders with helping evacuate several planets ahead of their being consumed by the Darkness....