The Borderlands spin-off Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands was a “major victory” that exceeded sales and critical expectations, according to Gearbox’s Randy Pitchford. Speaking during studio owner Embracer’s annual general meeting today, as reported by VGC, Pitchford said, “Gearbox Software achieved a major victory” with Wonderlands, which is becoming a “new franchise” …
Read More »Xbox Elite Series 2 White Core Controller Is Available Now
Announced earlier this month, the Xbox Elite Series 2 “Core” model is available now. Stripped down to the “essentials,” the new white pro-style controller costs $130. The Core Elite Series 2 gives Xbox and PC users a more budget-friendly option in the premium controller market. The Complete Component Pack, which …
Read More »House Of The Dragon Is Averaging 29M Viewers Per Episode, Here's How That Compares To Game Of Thrones
HBO’s Game of Thrones prequel series, House of the Dragon, is putting up big viewership numbers. According to Variety, the show is now averaging 29 million viewers per episode in the US. This counts viewership across cable TV, HBO Max, and all other places where people can watch HBO content. …
Read More »James Bond Bosses On Why Potential Actors Might Be Scared Off By The Role
James Bond movie series producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson have provided an update on the search for the next actor to play the iconic British superspy. Speaking to Variety, the pair said it’s still “early days” in the search for the next James Bond actor. Whoever gets the …
Read More »EA's Iron Man Game Aims To Be A "100% Authentic Marvel Experience"
Out of nowhere, EA and Marvel announced a new Iron Man game this week. More details about the project have now come to light, including the fact that it’s still likely very far out from release. The game is in pre-production with only a “small team” working on it right …
Read More »NHL 23: Everything We Know Ahead Of Launch
EA’s professional ice hockey simulation series returns to the ice next month with NHL 23, and it promises some changes and improvements over last year’s game. Fans can expect new “last-chance” moves, additional X-Factor abilities, improvements to AI goalies, the introduction of crossplay (finally!), and more. Ahead of launch in …
Read More »Watching Avatar At Home Doesn't Really Count As Seeing It, According To James Cameron
Avatar director James Cameron has said that watching the 2009 film at home, via streaming or Blu-ray, doesn’t really count as having seen the film. It needs to be seen in a theater, Cameron said in an interview with The New York Times. “Young film fans never had the opportunity …
Read More »PGA Tour 2K23: Everything We Know
Professional golf is in a state of upheaval and controversy with the PGA Tour and LIV Golf publicly sparring and jockeying for supremacy. That drama hasn’t derailed 2K’s plans for PGA Tour 2K23, as the game remains on schedule to launch in October. But what’s new and exciting about the …
Read More »FIFA 23 May Include AFC Richmond From Ted Lasso, Leak Suggests
AFC Richmond, the fictional football team from Apple’s Ted Lasso TV series, might be featured in EA’s upcoming FIFA 23. For a period of time, the FIFA ratings website apparently contained an entry for AFC Richmond, as you can see in the image below that was posted on the Ted …
Read More »Best-Selling Games And Consoles Of August 2022 Revealed: Madden And PS5 Top The Charts
The NPD Group has released its latest monthly sales report, this one covering August 2022, showing which games and consoles sold the best in the US. The report also shines a light on how the US games industry is performing overall. Total spending across games, consoles, and accessories reached $4.10 …
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