Super Smash Bros. Melee Fan Creates Globe of the Game's Maps

Nintendo and Hal Laboratory releasedSuper Smash Bros. Meleeway back in 2001 for the GameCube’s launch and since then it has become one of the most popular titles in theSuper Smash Bros.series. Countless players have created fan art dedicated to the world ofSuper Smash Bros. Meleeover the years and one has recognized all the maps coming together to form a Melee globe. Twitter user Daydream_stream recently shared theirSuper Smash Bros. Meleefan art combining over 20 visible stages from theGameCube fighting gameto create a globe....

May 22, 2025 · 3 min · 476 words · Jacqueline Lamb

Toasty: Ashes of Dusk Aims to Elevate 'Overlooked' Elements of its Inspirations

The impact of Nintendo’sLegend of Zeldaseries is hard to overstate. From iconic mechanics and sound design to imaginative dungeons, the series' influence is palpable and references are frequent. The indie scene has thrived withZelda-likes, from early examples likeThe Binding of Isaacfeaturing dungeon layouts akin to the NES original toAndrew Shouldice’s recent successTunic. Games likeA Link to the Past,Link’s Awakening, andMajora’s Maskare cornerstones that Pocket Llama’sToasty: Ashes of Duskpays homage to....

May 22, 2025 · 4 min · 733 words · Natalie Schwartz

Ubisoft Announces Resignation of Chief Creative Officer Serge Hascoet After Misconduct Allegations

Video game developer and publisherUbisofthas been the subject of scrutiny after widespread reports of sexual assault and misconduct have led tomultiple executives being suspendedand CEO Yves Guillemot announcing structural changes to combat toxicity within the company. Today, those changes have been escalated, as three executives resigned, according to a Ubisoft press release, including Chief Creative Officer Serge Hascoet. Hascoet has served this position atUbisoftsince 2006, according to a biography kept by Bloomberg News, whose reporter Jason Schreier confirmed via Twitter that he is leaving the company entirely, not just his current role....

May 22, 2025 · 2 min · 392 words · Gregory Santiago

Ubisoft Concerned That Employee Misconduct Could Mean Losing Talent

Ubisoftrecently announced theAssassin’s Creed Infinityproject to the world, but even that announcement came on the back of new misconduct information. Reportedly, several accusers remain in power, andUbisoft employees are not happy with the company’s handling of the situation. It should be noted that many in theAssassin’s Creedcommunity even pointed out that the two leads ofAC Infinity, Marc-Alexis Cote and Jonathan Dumont, have been accused of misconduct in the past. Now, in its recent universal registration document, Ubisoft has cited inappropriate employee behavior as a moderate risk overall, with the risk being deemed high for Ubisoft’s ability to attract and retain talent....

May 22, 2025 · 2 min · 410 words · Andrew Hansen

Unlucky Starfield Save Traps Player in Infinite Death Loop

Summary Players ofStarfieldshould be wary of factors such as their health when saving their game, but one unfortunate fan creates a save moments before their ship is destroyed inStarfield, getting them stuck in a death cycle. Constructing custom spaceships and taking them into battle is a big part ofStarfield, but the fast-paced nature of space combat can sometimes make it hard to find the perfect quicksave opportunity. WhileStarfieldmight not be all that dissimilar to previous Bethesda titles in the eyes of many players, its space setting obviously sets it apart fromgames such asSkyrim, so it’s not much of a surprise that ship building and space combat remain some of the community’s favorite aspects of Bethesda Game Studios' latest release....

May 22, 2025 · 3 min · 580 words · Dawn Barrett

Video Shows The Witcher 3 Running Over 100 Mods on an Nvidia RTX 4090

A recent video showsThe Witcher 3: Wild Huntrunning on an Nvidia RTX 4090 graphics card with a load of mods, which results in spectacular footage of this already pretty stunning game. WithCD Project Red recently confirming a newWitchersaga, the epic RPG series is once again the talk of the town for many fans. Not much is known about what the developer has planned going forward, but the previous installments, especially the third entry, are beloved....

May 22, 2025 · 3 min · 459 words · David Bradley

World of Warcraft Dragonflight: Waking Shores Has a Heartbreaking Secret Quest Line

World of Warcraft’s current expansion, Dragonflight, is well regarded for its compelling and intriguing quest lines. Players often have legendary adventures, battling armies of elemental foes alongside their dragon allies to save the world of Azeroth. That being said, there are some quests inWorld of Warcraftthat aren’t full of action and combat, but instead exist to evoke tender emotion. Heartfelt side quests can be found all over the Dragon Isles, and they offer some profound interactions between certain NPCs....

May 22, 2025 · 3 min · 607 words · Kathleen Brandt

10 Forgotten Lord Of The Rings Games You Need To Play

TheLord of the Ringstrilogy was popular. Like the originalStar Warstrilogy, they were the must-see movie experience of a generation. With this popularity came a flood ofLord of the Ringsgames. A lot were shovelware; though with so many games released there were bound to not only be good ones, but good ones that slipped under the radar of many gamers. RELATED:10 Best Fantasy Games From The ’90s That Were Way Ahead Of Their Time...

May 21, 2025 · 7 min · 1292 words · Rodney Buck

10 Pro Tips For Nioh 2 You Should Know

The long-awaited gameNioh 2is finally out, and we’re excited to thread the lands of feudal japan to fight off Yokai and other formidable foes. Before then, though, it’s good to prepare for the journey ahead asNioh 2is not a forgiving game and that’s putting it mildly. RELATED:10 Awesome Side Quests Hidden In Nioh 2 Players will need time, patience, resolve, and a little bit of masochism in between in order to conquer the challenges ahead....

May 21, 2025 · 6 min · 1163 words · Jennifer Olson

5 Movies To See At Panic Fest 2022

Calling all horror movie buffs!Panic Festtakes place April 29 to May 8, both virtually and in Kansas City, Missouri, and will feature a line-up of some of the most-anticipated indie horror flicks. The festival is held in partnerships with industry leaders IFC Films,Shudder, XYZ Films, Blumhouse, among many others. With the festival rapidly approaching,Game Rantwanted to highlight five highly anticipated movies. Combing through the line-up of 30 full-length features, we selected a diverse variety of stories from across the horror subgenres....

May 21, 2025 · 4 min · 736 words · Nancy Smith

5 Things Sonic Prime Should Keep From The Games

Afterbeing announced prematurely late last year, Netflix’s 3DSonic the HedgehogshowSonic Primehas been officially revealed. Produced by WildBrain Studios and Man of Action Entertainment, this 24-episode show will see Sonic racing through a strange new multiverse to save everything within. It sounds like somewhat of a departure from the usualSonicsetting, which is all well and good — but it can’t all be new.Sonic the Hedgehogis a massive franchise that’s been around since 1991, and there are some iconic aspects from it that need to be inSonic Prime....

May 21, 2025 · 5 min · 973 words · Andrew Lewis

Activision is Giving Away Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone Battle Pass Tiers for Free

With only a few days left before Season 2 ofCall of Duty: Modern Warfareends andSeason 3 begins, there’s not much time left for players still grinding out the current battle pass. Luckily for them, Activision has made it a little easier for them to unlock new rewards for bothModern WarfareandCall of Duty: Warzoneby offering up ten of the pass’ 100 tiers for free. There is a catch to this deal, though it shouldn’t be too much of a problem for most players....

May 21, 2025 · 3 min · 444 words · Ryan Peterson

Alan Ritchson's Jack Reacher Series Picked Up For Season 2 On Amazon

Amazon Studiosannounced thatReacher, which originally started developing in July 2019, has been picked up for a second season. The renewal news comes merely a few days after it debuted on February 4. TheAmazon Primeseries —based on the best-selling crime novels by Lee Child— follows retired police officerJack Reacher (Alan Ritchson)as he finds himself caught in a dangerous conspiracy filled with corrupt politicians, businessmen, and cops after being wrongfully arrested for murder....

May 21, 2025 · 2 min · 402 words · John Lawrence