In the vast and intricate tapestry of the cosmos, wherethe mysteries of the universe unfold, there exists a genre of games that challenge the human intellect and spirit: grand strategy. While games of this genre often focus on shifting terrestrial map borders and the violence and politicking behind them, sci-fi grand strategy games cast a wider net, focusing on human futures that can’t be described in the curves of a two-dimensional map....

FromEuphoria’s Sam Levinson and singer-songwriter The Weeknd comes HBO’s upcoming music industry drama,The Idol. Announced back in July last year, the soon-to-be-released series got itsfirst official teaserrecently, giving viewers a glimpse of what to expect from “the sleaziest love story of all time.” And that is treachery and debauchery packaged in A24’s distinctly cool aesthetic. Following in the footsteps of other uncensored HBO shows,The Idolpromises sex, drugs, more sex, and an impressive ensemble cast, headed by Lily-Rose Depp and The Weeknd (Abel Tesfaye) himself....

The studio behindThe Last Guardianis teasing the announcement of its next project in 2023.GenDesign’s next project has been highly anticipated since founder Fumito Ueda began teasing it in 2018. But Ueda is well known for his projects taking longer than expected to wrap up development. Fans have been patiently waiting, knowingGenDesignwould share more information about its next game when it was able. That time may soon be approaching.The history of GenDesign may be short, as it was founded in 2014 and has only completedThe Last Guardianup to this point, but it has a reputation that goes much further back than 2014....

Some historical figures have been fixtures of the big screen since the earliest days of cinema. Napoleon Bonaparte has appeared in over 200 films, only slightly outpacing the record set by Jesus Christ. However, less world-renowned figures must make do with only a few dozen films to their name. Renowned author Edgar Allan Poe has captured the imagination of enough creators to keep him around. The Pale Blue Eyerecently saw Henry Melling take on the role of Poe in a period mystery....

Amusement parks, carnivals, fairs, and the like can conjure up images of carefree fun where riding rollercoasters, eating cotton candy, and getting soaked in a water ride bring about joy and excitement. However, there is a darker side to these so-called places of amusement and frivolity. While some people find these magical locations to be lighthearted, others may think of them as spooky and creepy.RELATED:Horror Games That Are Great (Despite Not Being Scary)Amusement parks in video games are some of the more unique and often most intricate locations to explore....

After what has seemed like a lifetime of development,The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomhas finally released and is nearing its first week in the wild. Nintendo’s follow-up toZelda:Breath of the Wildhas been one of the most anticipated games in the company’s history, and it’s fair to say that the sequel has been a resounding success across the board. Both critics and fans have praised howZelda: Tears of the Kingdombuilds on the revolutionary foundation of its predecessor, introducing new areas to explore, a well of innovative gameplay mechanics, and a story that adds another strong chapter to theZeldatimeline....

TheNoPixelserver has grown intoGrand Theft Auto Online’slargest roleplaying server. Thanks to the contributions of a dedicated group of developers and player donations, NoPixel features an extensively modded version ofGTA Onlinethat allows gamers tocreate their own characters and take on a range of roles, from gang members to judges to used car salesmen. A diverse community now inhabits the unique and thriving world of NoPixel, which has attracted a number of Twitch and YouTube content creators as well....

Quick Links At the beginning ofShin Megami Tensei 5: Vengeance, players can choose to name the protagonist whatever they want within the character limit. While the voiced dialogue won’t say the name, your character’s name will often appear when talking with the various humans in the game, aside from Aogami, who will continue to call you, “Young Man”. Shin Megami Tensei 5: Vengeancemay not have any other media such as a spin-off game or anime as thePersonaseriesdoes, but that doesn’t mean the protagonist doesn’t have a canon name players can choose to use....

The disastrous launch ofGrand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Editionhas certainly hurtRockstar Games' near-spotless reputation for putting out high quality products, but there’s still no denying the weight behind its name.Rockstar Gamesremains an industry juggernaut, and while it’s had some missteps lately, it otherwise is pretty consistent about releasing some of video games' highest-rated and most influential titles. Since thelaunch ofRed Dead Redemption 2in 2018, fans haven’t quite been sure what Rockstar Games' next original title will be....

Animal Crossing: NewHorizonsbecame an instant, truly loved success. With each small update, and the substantialHappy Home ParadiseDLC, players easily sunk hundreds of hours into their personal islands. But what next? RELATED:The Best Things About The Happy Home Paradise DLC Ask anAnimal Crossingplayer if they ran out of steam, and they’ll probably say yes. Not to worry, here’s a list of games that will fill the Nintendo-shaped hole once you’ve moved on....

WWE 2Ktook a break last year to focus on building a new game engine to ensure that there was not a repeat of the disastrousWWE 2K20. The next installment,WWE 2K22, has already received good reviews from people who got a chance to play the game early. With this, fans of the WWE are hoping that the DLC release will include one simple feature that has helped WWE become one of the biggest entertainment platforms in the world: celebrity guest appearances....

Despite real-world talent cuts potentially threatening the lineup,WWE 2K22actually has a rather sizable and impressive roster of wrestlers available in the base game. In fact, there are 163 wrestlers available onWWE 2K22’s base game roster, with that number increasing to 168 for those that went for the pricier nWo 4-Life Edition. Even though theWWE 2K22roster is pretty big, 2K Sports and Visual Concepts will be expanding it even further with the release of five DLC packs that are set to launch in the months ahead....

It’s been a while sinceThe Legend of Zelda:Breath of the Wild 2was announced, and Nintendo has been silent on the title ever since. Given the incredible popularity of the first game, the sequel has become one of the most anticipated games from the company in ages. After two long years, audiences finally have their prayers answered after Nintendo revealed a fresh trailer at E3 2021. Nintendo arguably saved this year’s E3 from obscurity when its event featured not only a newMetroidgame but also a more extended look atBreath of the Wild 2....