The “console wars” between theXbox Series Xand the PS5 have some people taking sides much as they did in the previous generations. However,Microsoft recently sent a message to those who feel the need to claim one is betterthan the other. On any given day, social media can be littered with people who tend to reply “Xbox Series Xis better” or “PS5 is better.” These responses tend to be posted on announcements about games or the consoles that they don’t favor....

Video games all come in different shapes and sizes. Some are more casual experiences, lasting only a few hours. Others, however, require a longer commitment from players. Across multiple generations of platforms, there certainly hasn’t been a shortage ofXboxtitles to pass away the time. RELATED:Open-World Games That Take The Longest To Beat Nevertheless, these games are in a league of their own. Seeing these titles through to the end involves a level of dedication that is nothing short of admirable....

It’s tough reading a story that isn’t fully complete and hoping that eventually, it’ll reach its natural conclusion. It feels like a big risk, considering that an unfinished story almost feels more unsatisfying than never reading the series at all. RELATED:Great Anime Like Sword Art Online And, sadly, this does happen from time to time with anime adaptations of popular manga series. Thankfully, most of them start the adaptation when the manga has a large number of chapters already out, and some of the currently ongoing anime even stem from a manga that is already complete....

To say thatAnimal Crossing: New Horizonshas exploded in popularity would be a huge understatement. The game has become enormously popular, and players are finding new and exciting things to do and create in it every day. Already players have createdhelpful things like aNew Horizonsweather trackerto help other players know when to bring an umbrella, or find a double rainbow. One of the most ambitious ventures taken inAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsis the creation of a late night talk show....

Tim Burton’sThe Nightmare Before Christmasis a surprisingly versatile film, staying relevant throughout bothHalloweenand Christmas and thus doubling its potential for movie night goodness. Clearly the good folks on Broadway agree, though they only need one holiday to get their point across. On Halloween night, an impressive bunch ofBroadwaystars will come together to put on a virtual benefit concert featuring songs fromThe Nightmare Before Christmas. Live streaming on the Actors Fund Vimeo channel for a small price, all proceeds will go towards the Lymphoma Research Foundation and the Actors Fund itself....

The new console generation’s launch seems to have been a major success for the most part. This wasthe biggest new console launch for Microsoft, with a similarly huge launch for Sony. That said, there are stumbling points on some fronts. While next-gen processing and graphical power are hailed as fantastic, problems have arisen with both companies' consoles. In several cases, these problems are tied to next-gen games, likeCall of Duty Black Ops: Cold War....

After compiling data and feedback from the first Open Beta weekend ofCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2multiplayer, an Infinity Ward forum post addresses some of the most popular topics that have been brought to their attention, including the mini-map. One of the big topics was the design decision for this year’s mini-map not to show enemy dots after firing. The developer has now made a strong stance saying that it will not be making any changes to the mini-map inCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2....

Yesterday, Capcom held a digital event to reveal more info regarding bothMonster Hunter RiseandMonster Hunter Stories 2. Both games received a new trailer revealing more of the roster of monsters. Today, however, Capcom held another live event that consisted of an overview of the game, a Q&A with director Yasunori Ichinose, and a full hunt of Goss Harag. The hunt itself also served as somewhat of an overview ofMonster Hunter Riseas it showed off various elements that have been spoken about before....

When Bethesda released theElder Scrolls 5: Skyrimback in 2011,the fandom was abuzz with conspiracy theories due to the abundance of unnamed locations, puzzles, and mysteries. These rumors have spread and grown across the internet, but finally, almost 10 years after its initial release, players are getting some answers. RELATED:The Best 10 Games To Play If You Like Skyrim Tamriel’s long and winding history is full of mysteries. Luckily forSkyrim,with multiple expansive DLCs and nowElder Scrolls: Onlinereturning to the snowy tundra, many of the land’s lost puzzles have finally had some light shed upon them....

Elden Ringallows gamers to fully customize their builds according to their play style. They can choose to play with slower colossal weapons, inflict bleed with fast katanas, or kill enemies from afar using a variety of ranged weapons.Elden Ringfans can also use several magic spells to quickly defeat their foes. LiketheDark Soulsfranchise, all weapons, sorceries, and incantations have a minimum stat requirement. Some require a set amount of Strength for users to wield them effectively, while others need a combination of stats to be above a certain level....

GranKuwagamon is of the most unusual and intimidating Digimon inDigimon Surviveand first starts showing up towards the end of the game. It’s one of several Mega Digimon to do so at this point, with many players seeking the Insectoid Digimon out for a few different reasons. The first is to befriend one, but there’s another big incentive for tracking down a GranKuwagamon inDigimon Survive. RELATED:Every Digimon in Digimon Survive (& How to Befriend Them) Players hoping toDigivolve their Ultimate Digimon into their Mega formswill need to get their hands on a special evolution item known as an Ultimate Enlightenment Slab....

As with many of FromSoftware’s dark fantasy RPGs, most of what could be considered the story ofElden Ring, happens before the game even begins. The lore ofElden Ringis complex web of demigods and their children, and it would be easy for a player to finishElden Ringwithout ever understanding the game’s story. The player is left to use dialogue, item descriptions, and context clues if they wish to understand the relationships between these characters....

Elden Ringis a game with a ton of lore, from its different races to its many demigod characters. The location itself, the Lands Between, also has an interesting history of bloodshed and betrayal that all occurred before the Tarnished even arrived after the Shattering. Through character dialogue, gear, and exploration, players have pieced together a timeline of what has happened inElden Ring, from the arrival of the Greater Will, to Marika shattering the Elden Ring....