MGM(Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer) is one of the best known film companies in America, with a host of very successful film IPs under its umbrella. Notable franchises includeRocky/CreedandJames Bond, whichcrushed international box offices withNo Time to Die. MGM is currently in a period of transition, slowly being integrated into the ever expanding bundle of properties that isAmazon. As such, just like the company that is now its owner, MGM is looking to expand into new avenues, taking its film IPs in new and lucrative directions....

Microsoft’s acquisition ofActivision Blizzardearlier this year shocked the world of gaming as a whole, but Microsoft’s CEO is confident the acquisition will provide healthy competition to the video game industry. Amidst the fallout of thesexual harassment allegations that have plagued Blizzard Entertainment, and following a string of attempts of the years to purchase the video game company, Microsoft finally managed to do so on January 18th, 2022. Though the company is yet to be incorporated into Microsoft, the process has been well underway with an estimate date of acquisition being June 2023....

Summary Showing off what looks to be the perfect place to escape the summer heat, a talentedMinecraftbuilder has shared pictures of their incredible base built atop a snow-capped mountain. The chilly, high-altitude hideaway is an excellent example of howMinecraft’s mountainscan be used for so much more than quickly gathering massive quantities of stone. AlthoughMinecraftplayers have created all manner of incredible constructions in the block-based building title over the years, it’s still impressive how much work some gamers put into their in-game base of operations....

Role playing games are loved by a vast majority of games especially due to the customization they offer, allowing players to create a character that best suits their play style. In many titles, such asDragon Age, players start by picking what class they wish to play as alongside the race they want to become. However, it isn’t only single player games that havesome interesting class options. Massively multiplayer RPGs also get creative, allowing players to select from a wide range of classes....

After issuing a few teasers,Netflixhas finally announced the release date for the next season ofYou.With two successful seasons already on the streaming platform, fans of the twisted tale won’t have to wait much longer to see the story continue. Netflix’sYoufollows the wicked mind of Joe Goldberg (played by Penn Badgley) as he searches for love. As charming as Joe can be, unfortunately for those he’s interested in, he will stop at nothing to make his fantasies into a reality....

TheNintendo Switch OLEDhas arrived. The new Switch model may not be quite as upgraded as some of the rumors alluded to earlier this year, but theSwitch OLED has some big advantages over the previous models. And just in time for the release of the exciting new console, Nintendo has released an interview with two of the developers behind the Switch OLED. Along with tackling the new console itself, the two answered some lingering questions about the Joy-Con drift....

As October begins, plenty of gaming enthusiasts think back on their favorite horror franchises and select a few classic games to play to get in the mood for Halloween. TheSilent Hillseries is often lauded as one of gaming’s scariest, withSilent Hill 2standing out as Konami’s masterpiece. Unfortunately, there isn’t a great way to play the game, as physical copies are expensive to acquire and the 2012 HD remaster for it was a major let down according to most fans....

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, by all accounts, is one of the greatest video games of all time. Revolutionizing the open-world genre back when it launched in 2017,Breath of the Wildwas much more than just an excellentZeldaor Nintendo game, and its legacy can still be felt all these years later, still influencing a wide range of modern titles. ButBreath of the Wildwasn’t perfect, andThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomgoes out of its way to make up for that....

Summary One Piecechapter 1106 is just around the corner and fans are incredibly excited to see what Oda has in store for them in the upcoming vehicle. Thankfully, the series is not going to be on any break and fans are incredibly grateful for that, given that the month of January was largely laden with breaks due to the holidays. That said,One Piecechapter 1105 was incredibly short and that is why fans hope for 1106 to be more robust and, at the same time, longer as well....

Summary Boasting a dedicated fandom, theShrekmovies have been recreated in a number of video games, with one creative group now showcasing a trailer for what an open worldShrekgame would look like inUnreal Engine 5. Fans have frequently recreated the iconic characters and locations fromShrekinAnimal Crossingand other popular titles, but this short trailer gives audiences a glimpse at the potential of an Unreal production starring the green ogre. Created by Epic Games,Unreal Engineis one of the premier game engines on the market, offering some of the highest quality assets and animation for 3D computer graphics....

For a lot of newcomers toPharaoh: A New Era, the AI pathfinding might seem counter-intuitive per modern standards since every NPC just shuts off their brain when presented with intersections. There’s also no automatic AI pointing them to where they need to go. However, this isthegame designthat the developers want players to strategize around. Related:Games Where You Manage Resources The “dumb” AI inPharaohis a mere puzzle for the veterans of thecity builder game, and they thankfully have come up with some of the most efficienthousing layouts inPharaohto maximize space and take advantage of the pathfinding (or lack thereof)....

One talentedPokemonfan shared a disturbing artwork imagining the true identity of Wiglett. ThePokemonfranchise has one of the most hardcore communities in the world, whose members always find creative ways to pay tribute to their favorite pocket monsters. As an example, onePokemonfan artist crafted a poseable Dratini dollusing a coast of fur, giving the Dragon-type creature a unique makeover without changing its original color scheme. Wiglett is one of the Water-type Pokemon introduced in the ninth generation, which began withPokemon Scarlet and Violetand is soon expanding to the Hidden Treasure of Area Zero downloadable content packs....

Pokemon SwordandPokemon Shield’s upcoming expansions were the highlights of this morning’s Nintendo Direct Mini. Nintendo featured an early look at thePokemon SwordandShieldexpansions in the closing moments of the presentation. The Isle of Armor expansion, being the nearest release, was the main focus. Features including the new Pokemon Kubfu and its evolution, as well as new outfits, hairstyles, and league card cosmetics were shared. But what’s most exciting is Gigantamax evolutions for players' starters....