The Simpsons is no stranger to parodies and video games. On the December 4 episode, the animated show combined the two to tackle Roblox with a title called Boblox. Bart and Milhouse are seen playing the spoof on a PC, with avatars of themselves on the monitor. The official Simpsons …
Read More »Ed Boon Says No Plans For Mortal Kombat Or Injustice Announcement At The Game Awards
Mortal Kombat co-creator Ed Boon wants everyone to press pause on expecting an imminent announcement of a new entry in his fighting game franchises. Specifically, he says don’t expect to see a new game from NetherRealm Studios to appear at The Game Awards next week. Boon possibly wanted to get …
Read More »Assassin's Creed Mirage Reportedly Releasing in August 2023
While only broadly stamped with a 2023 release, a new report states Assassin’s Creed Mirage is eagle eying an August launch. However, it is possible that it won’t stick to that reported release window. That’s because the game has already been delayed internally twice, according to Insider Gaming. Apparently Ubisoft …
Read More »Todd Howard Is Aware Of Newfound Pressure At Xbox
Bethesda Games Studios director and executive producer Todd Howard understands that working as part of Xbox brings about new challenges. In a recent interview, he opened up about the pressure that comes with being a first-party studio. VGC reports the Starfield director discussed this newfound duty and more on a …
Read More »Netflix Aims To Be 'Big Leader' In Video Games
It’s not some sort of side quest. Netflix is taking gaming seriously, according to Vox. Reed Hastings, the streaming service’s co-founder and co-CEO, spoke at the New York Times Dealbook conference today and reinforced the company’s expansion into video games. Hastings apparently was asked about Netflix looking into live sports. …
Read More »Monster Hunter Rise Reportedly Coming To PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, And Game Pass
Capcom apparently plans to bring Monster Hunter Rise to PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One next year. Insider Gaming reported that the game will release January 20 on those platforms, as well as become available on Game Pass. Then, in the spring, Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak–the …
Read More »Hideo Kojima Hangs Out With Directors Guillermo Del Toro And Mike Flanagan
Death Stranding creator Hideo Kojima is presumably busy working on a new game, but he’s still finding time to dine with famous friends. The video game auteur shared a photo of himself sitting next to movie directors Guillermo del Toro and Mike Flanagan. Del Toro is a longtime collaborator with …
Read More »Sonic The Hedgehog Comes To Build-A-Bear Workshop
Build-A-Bear Workshop wants a new plush collection to go fast–one based on the Sonic the Hedgehog 2 movie. The Blue Blur is available in three different gift sets, with the cheapest option costing $32. The deluxe gift set serves as the most expensive selection at $57. It includes Sonic’s red …
Read More »Overwatch 2: Season 2 Trailer Showcases Rammatra, New Map Shambali
Next week Blizzard will add Rammatra and the new escort map Shambali to Overwatch 2. The developer released the Season 2 trailer for the free-to-play shooter, unveiling what’s on the horizon for the game. For starters, there’s the new tank Rammatra, who can change forms within a match. That marks …
Read More »Super Mario Bros. Movie's Synopsis, Posters Possibly Leak Early
Nintendo and Illumination plan to release a new trailer for The Super Mario Bros. Movie later today. But VideoGamesChronicle spotted that possible promotional material for the film has surfaced early on Twitter. The posters–allegedly first popping up on 4chan–provide a closer look at the main cast, including Princess Peach, who …
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