15+ hour, 2+ min ago (233+ words) Fortnite developer Epic Games has announced that 10.5 million players just tuned in for Zero Hour, the highly-anticipated live event that featured heroes from the world's biggest franchises turning up Avengers: Endgame-style to save the day. Online, at least 3 million more watched the event via streaming platforms. Perhaps the biggest surprise of the event was quite how much Fortnite celebrated its own beloved lore, with the Dark Presence finally defeated thanks to a last-ditch decision by Jonesy to call in the game's villainous Cube. Fans are now sharing gameplay of the event and finding numerous Easter eggs, such as characters from Steal the Brainrot being featured in the background, and Hatsune Miku joining the battle while perched on Godzilla's head. I particularly love this fan creation, which overlays Avengers: Endgame's score on top of Zero Hour's "portals" sequence: There's plenty here,…...

22+ hour, 24+ min ago (418+ words) Since 1986 the Metroid series has gone from 2D to 3D (and back to 2D) and to consoles and portables, with plenty of Samus appearances and cameos in other games along the way. It's responsible for co-creating the Metroidvania genre, leading to games like Hollow Knight and Ori and the Blind Forest and dozens more. And hey, it's even dabbled in pinball and soccer. With Metroid Prime 4: Beyond on the way, it's the perfect time to look back on this incredible series. Here are what we consider the top 10 Metroid games, judged by the all-important factors of level and map design, progression, innovation, and lasting legacy. Developer: Nintendo R&D1 | Publisher: Nintendo | Platform: Game Boy | Release date: November 1991 (NA) | Review: IGN's Metroid 2: Return of Samus review Developer: Nintendo R&D1, Intelligent Systems | Publisher: Nintendo | Platform: NES | Release date: August 15, 1987 (NA) | Review: IGN's Metroid review Developer: MercurySteam,…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago (922+ words) The force is strong this Black Friday, and I've managed to force grip the best prices for Star Wars: Unlimited TCG moving into Cyber Weekend for young apprentices and masters (Not acolytes, we don't talk about that in my articles). The fight for the best deal isn't in a galaxy far far away though, it's on Amazon and TCGPlayer, and I've compared deals on sealed products from the two so you have a good idea on what this trading card game is running you right now. With TCGPlayers Cyber Weekend cashback event going live starting Black Friday, it's also going to be the best time of year to snap up your favorite chase cards from Star Wars: Unlimited. More on that below,so let's get into it: TCGPlayer looks the cheapest across the board with the exception of the Darth…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago (213+ words) Mega Venusaur ex Premium Collection is up for preorder and cheapest at TCGPlayer, with up to 16% cashback during Cyber Weekend. Grab the best Black Friday deal before it's gone. Well Black Friday is officially underway despite it starting over a week ago across the internet, but not every deal is what it seems In a period of time when we're forced to buy sealed product for more than MSRP (In this case, $39.99), it's my job to make sure you're paying a little premium as possible.TCGPlayer also has listings available for Mega Venusaur ex Premium Collection starting from $61.59 That means you'll get from $6.15 to $9.85 cashback credit just for buying this collection at the best price currently That means Mega Venusaurs Jungle Dump attack, costing four grass energy, can be set up and used in one turn if you play this…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago (334+ words) Team Cherry has revealed it's thinking about making a brand new game rather than a Hollow Knight 3 " but admitted that their only time concern is "death." Co-founders Ari Gibson and William Pellen took seven years to make Silksong, the hotly anticipated follow-up to breakout hit Hollow Knight " although they didn't plan to. During a sweeping interview with Bloomberg's Jason Schreier, in which the duo confirmed plans for Silksong DLC, talk turned to what's next. It sounds like Team Cherry has yet to decide whether to make Hollow Knight 3 or a brand new video game, but Gibson and Pellen are thinking about how much time they have left to make video games at all. It's a grim thought, but one that's been on the minds of a number of high profile video game developers. In 2023, ahead of the release of Starfield,…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago (286+ words) Save $81 on a mechanical marvel. Amazon has dropped its new LEGO deals for Black Friday, which includes the intricately-designed 2,651-piece Pac-Man Arcade set, currently down to $188.99 (30% off), its lowest price ever according to camelcamelcamel If you've had your eye on other sets, make sure to check out other retailers like Target or go directly LEGO to see its specific Black Friday deals [LEGO Icons PAC-Man Arcade]LEGO Icons Pac-Man Arcade On Sale For Black FridayLicensed LEGO gaming builds are plentiful these days, and the more than 12-inch high, 10-inch wide Pac-Man Arcade set is one of the most detailed and impressive we've ever assembled, and filled with a ton of Easter eggs By turning the crank on the side, the Pac-Man and Ghosts on the screen will actually move, and the figures on top will rotate It even has a…...

1+ day, 17+ hour ago (944+ words) Trading card game players rejoice; TCGplayer is having a nice Black Friday promotion. From November 28 at 9 AM ET to December 1 at 11 PM ET, you can get 10% cash back in store credits on all purchases. With Riot and UVS Games' Riftbound League of Legends TCG fresh on the Western market after just launching a few of weeks ago, taking advantage of this promotion is a great way to pick up singles and build your decks with all upside incentives. Sealed Riftbound product has been fairly hard to come by for consumers, but for those of you lucky enough to get your hands on cards and follow the metagame, we've picked out 10 cards you should have on your radar. And with Riftbound's second set, Spiritforged, scheduled for English release in February of 2026, there's ample time to pick up the cards you need…...

1+ day, 17+ hour ago (260+ words) Amazon is offering Magic: The Gathering Spider-Man Collector booster boxes (12-packs) for just $349.99 (originally $455.88), saving you over $100 for a chance to crack open some of the hottest Magic cards in awhile The Spider-Man expansion isn't the only set getting a price drop on Amazon either; Avatar: The Last Airbender and Tarkir: Dragonstorm sealed products are on sale, as well [Spider-Man Collector Booster Box]Spider-Man Collector Booster Box Discounted For Black FridayWhile the MTG Spider-Man set wasn't the most well-received in terms of mechanics and playability, collector booster packs like this offer a nice chance to open some expensive chase cards These packs, which contain 15 cards just like a regular booster pack, may seem pricey, but compared to normal booster packs, they tend to come with with more foils, which are shiny, holographic versions of every card available in the set…...

1+ day, 19+ hour ago (377+ words) Hollow Knight: Silksong developer Team Cherry has confirmed it's working on DLC " but it doesn't know when it will come out. In an interview with Bloomberg, Team Cherry co-founders Ari Gibson and William Pellen said that while the developers do not plan to take "an excessive amount of time" building this new content for Silksong, "we still are pursuing the same development philosophy, which sometimes can expand our timeframe." It took seven years for Silksong to come out, so who knows when this mystery DLC will be released? But Team Cherry did tease it will feature the Steel Assassin, a character shown in a prior trailer but who has yet to show up in Silksong itself. Here's the relevant exchange with Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier: Do you want to do a mix of smaller updates like Lifeblood, or are you…...

1+ day, 19+ hour ago (238+ words) 30 years ago, LEGO made its tentative first step beyond physical toys with the launch of Fun to Build, a Japanese-only game for the largely forgotten Sega Pico console. Three decades later, the mighty LEGO brand's video game ambitions are now a diverse empire all of its own, a set of digital experiences designed to cater to diverse and tastes. And for good reason " because as anyone who follows video games knows, the industry's growth has also come alongside massive change, including an ongoing shift in how players access and own games " and a generational difference in why they're so important. "Really understanding today's kids is just always the most important thing," L'ving says. "There's been a big shift in gaming and we all know it, we have all seen it. Games mean something different for the generation growing up today…...