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Brand new screens from Kingdom Hearts III confirm that the game will feature content from Pixar, specifically a summon inspired by the Toy Story series. One of the reasons that fans love the Kingdom Hearts series is the way that it deftly uses the many characters and settings afforded by the partnership between Square-Enix and Disney. Even more than a decade into the franchise, there are still countless pieces of the Disney canon that are still left untouched....

The history of video games is littered with legal disputes, surrounding everything from copyright infringement to accusations of libel. Nintendo faced off against Universal Studios over the similarities between King Kong and Donkey Kong, whilst Epic Games faced a legal battle against Too Human developer Silicon Knights over use of the Unreal Engine. Most recently, former Bungie in-house composer Marty O’Donnell reached a settlement with his former employer over his unfair dismissal....

“My reputation has a habit of preceding me,” Harvey Keitel’s Meyer Lansky explains toward the beginning of Lansky. “When they don’t know you, they put labels on you.” Writer-director Eytan Rockaway’s biographical crime feature is a no-frills, selective retelling of a notorious figure, which works because it puts a recognizable face to that label. Nicknamed the “Mob’s Accountant,” Meyer Lansky knew his numbers, and Rockaway’s film only suffers when it hedges its bets....

Quite some time ago, Media Molecule revealed some pictures of the original LittleBigPlanet’s Sackboy dressed like Sepiroth, and Final Fantasy VII fans were overjoyed to see their favourite characters return — albeit in sack form. A few years have come and gone since we saw Sackboy repping his Square Enix-owned threads, which left many to believe that the deal had fallen through. This is apparently not the case, as the Playstation....

This article is presented by: When you really think about it, there is probably no comics character more responsible for more amazing runs of Marvel books than Asgard’s God of Mischief, Loki Laufeyson. This is partly due to the secretly high concentration of outstanding Thor runs through the ages, but, as you’ll see, Loki is largely responsible on page for the birth of the shared Marvel Comics Universe, which puts their horns in a lot of different comics pies....

This article contains spoilers for Lovecraft Country episode 10. In the end, Lovecraft Country was all about legacy. The show follows Atticus “Tic” Freeman from estranged son and war vet to literal Magic Negro, and heir to a magical birthright. Tic, his father Montrose, friend-then-lover Letitia “Leti” Lewis, and her sister Ruby Baptiste become entangled with magic and the racist white folks who wield it. Tic seeks to understand and utilize the power inherent in his blood, and in doing so, is forced to face horror after horror in pursuit of his goal....

After securing the MVP award last year, Lamar Jackson was gifted with the Madden 21 cover and his team is poised to make a run at the Super Bowl in 2020-21. The Baltimore Ravens are a relatively new franchise but have seen plenty of success in their short tenure as a part of the NFL. Their general managers have done an excellent job of building competitive rosters that are largely built through the draft....

Mafia: Definitive Edition features numerous different collectibles, including magazines, comics, cards, cars, and foxes, all of which are required to get 100% completion in the game. A total of ten Gangsters Monthly comic books can be found dotted across Mafia: Definitive Edition, with four available through the story and six available in Free Ride. None of the collectibles in this game can be permanently missed, meaning that if you don’t pick up a comic book during your playthrough, you will still be able to collect it via chapter replay....

Despite coming out in 2018, Among Us has only exploded in popularity this year, recently hitting 3 million concurrent players. Any game that popular is bound to rub off onto other fandoms, and recently, it’s made an appearance in one Magic: The Gathering player’s collection. A user on Reddit has created a Magic card alter that features a situation that many Among Us players are far too familiar with. Each Magic: The Gathering card normally features art that reflects the abilities of the card....

Here’s where you can get Super Mario 3D All-Stars before it disappears forever on March 31st. Yesterday, Nintendo surprise-dropped their next Nintendo Direct, revealing a slew of new games that will be coming to the Switch. There are two new games that will be coming in 2021–Super Mario 3D Worlds and Bowser’s Fury–while later this month we’ll see the release of classic Mario battle royale game Super Mario Bros. 35 and the updated trio of Mario games in Super Mario 3D All-Stars....

Everybody knows who The Avengers are by now — between rampant MCU fever and the constant buzz around it, it’s practically impossible not to. So it likely goes without saying that the recent release of Marvel’s Avengers has the fandom hyped beyond belief. The game ropes Kamala Khan (AKA Ms. Marvel) into the proper main cast, which is delightful, but many fans don’t know much about her — considering she’s a fantastic character that plays a huge role in the story, fans may want to know more about her and the obvious overlap she has with the more well-known Captain Marvel....

With the game officially releasing today, it seems many are interested in whether Square Enix’s Marvel’s Avengers can live up to the legacy of its esteemed comic book protagonists. With the characters becoming blockbuster icons and their fellow hero, Spider-Man, making a huge splash on the PlayStation 4, hopes are high that the Earth’s Mightiest Heroes will manage to conquer the video game world with ease. Luckily, the game’s release means critics have been given free rein to discuss their thoughts on the newest game in the Marvel universe....

A screenshot of Marvel’s Avengers’ cluttered equipment menu has some fans worried about the game. The screenshot, which showcases Iron Man’s inventory menu, features several aspects that fans have deemed undesirable, including seven apparent forms of currency and power rankings for individual items. Square Enix has been open about Marvel’s Avengers’ core mechanics and live service elements, elaborating on plans to introduce post-launch content since the game was announced. However, the interface doesn’t appear to be user friendly, with information scattered about and elements that will likely be too complex for younger audiences, which will undoubtedly be drawn to the idea of a superhero game....

Following an exciting N7 Day that saw the release of a new Mass Effect: Andromeda trailer, Game Rant looks back at the most memorable moments in Mass Effect history. With the Mass Effect trilogy, BioWare created an elaborate, engrossing science-fiction universe that has captured the imaginations of genre fans. The Mass Effect games have been praised for their intricate stories, complex characters, and the choices players have to make that shape the in-game universe....

In many games, downloadable content can feel like a neat little add-on at most. The expansions in Mass Effect, though, tend to be more substantial. Along with providing fun missions, several add a lot to the overall series, from extra lore to new characters. These fresh faces are particularly welcome, as Bioware tends to excel at making characters — and they certainly don’t slack off in that regard for the DLC packs....

Capcom’s Mega Man franchise has always stood out thanks to how it approaches non-linearity and progression in the platforming genre– especially Mega Man X. Beyond Heart Tanks, Sub-Tanks, and Armor Parts hiding in each stage, players are free to approach bosses in whatever order they choose. That said, every boss does have a weakness and this can end up inferring an “optimal” order. Mega Man X5 is notorious for its need for backtracking to get everything....

Metal Gear Solid is one of the most legendary gaming franchises of all time, which in turn makes Solid Snake one of the most iconic characters in the medium. Hideo Kojima’s character is one of the few gaming icons who we see age over time and eventually conclude their arc. Despite the number of games he’s been in and his status, there are plenty of details even hardcore fans do not know....

Microsoft’s game plan this console cycle is a strange and ambitious one. They’re leading the charge with two systems, and offering up a subscription model for customers who can’t justify buying one outright. It’s an interesting strategy, to be sure. Today, another fascinating little wrinkle came to light. According to Microsoft, the Xbox Series S won’t make use of any Xbox One X enhancements made to current Xbox titles. That means that if you’re getting a Series S in hopes of getting that souped-up One X experience for less cash, you’re out of luck....

Microsoft reveals the purchase of the teaching themed third-party Minecraft product MinecraftEdu, with a view to release an official Minecraft: Education Edition. Minecraft may be one of the biggest gaming phenomena of all time, but Mojang’s build ‘em up sensation has also proved to have some real-world uses. The title has risen to popularity amongst educators because of its creative focus, particularly through the use of a third-party version of the game called MinecraftEdu....

Over the years, Minecraft has evolved from a simple PC indie game into a cross-platform franchise whose creator is worth almost $2 billion USD. With that time and money, the people behind Minecraft have been able to add content in free updates and expand their brand like never before. One of these additions was the jockey, which first appeared as a skeleton riding a spider and only expanded from there. As part of our ever-growing anthology of Minecraft guides and walkthroughs, this guide will tell you everything you need to know in order to survive against these fateful opponents....