Monthly Archives: May 2019
Dororo is the Perfect Companion Anime to Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
Dororo is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video in the US. You check out our review of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice here.
FromSoftware’s latest release, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, is a hard-hitting and enthralling spectacle of a game. It’s a complete departure from the European-inspired Soulsborne series the developer is known for, instead taking players to the war-torn lands of Japan’s Sengoku Jidai – the age of warring states. This medieval period was defined by bloody battles, political strategy, and a desperate struggle for power from all sides. Choosing to set the game in this era is part of the reason why Sekiro is as exciting as it has proven to be. If you’re finding yourself in love with the style, setting, weapons, and battles - everything that makes Sekiro what it is - you can get an extra dose of that era with a new anime.
Super Mario Maker 2 Looks Absolutely Insane
Weeelcoooome to NVC, IGN's Nintendo podcast! This week we recorded the episode hot off of the brand new Super Mario Maker 2 Nintendo Direct which was absolutely jam-packed with insane new options to create and share your own custom Super Mario stages on Switch. It sounds like absolute chaos in the best way possible, so we broke down our favorite parts of the Direct - and also the stuff that has us a little bit worried.
Super Mario Maker 2 Looks Absolutely Insane
Weeelcoooome to NVC, IGN's Nintendo podcast! This week we recorded the episode hot off of the brand new Super Mario Maker 2 Nintendo Direct which was absolutely jam-packed with insane new options to create and share your own custom Super Mario stages on Switch. It sounds like absolute chaos in the best way possible, so we broke down our favorite parts of the Direct - and also the stuff that has us a little bit worried.
Batman’s War With Bane Grows Darker
Another new comic book day has come and gone. If you want to know what the biggest and most noteworthy comics of the week were, you've come to the right place.
Scroll down to hear about some of our favorite plot twists and new debuts, and to read our new reviews and editorials. And as always, be sure to let us know your favorite books in the comments below.
Batman Writer Tom King Explains Bane's Master Plan
Tom King is setting the stage for his biggest Batman story yet, as "The Fall and the Fallen" paves the way for "City of Bane" in July. We recently interviewed King, where he broke down how each arc of his long ruin plays a role in Bane's master plan to psychologically destroy Batman. he ended by teasing that "City of Bane" will introduce a dramatic new twist that will reshape the franchise for many years to come.
Batman’s War With Bane Grows Darker
Another new comic book day has come and gone. If you want to know what the biggest and most noteworthy comics of the week were, you've come to the right place.
Scroll down to hear about some of our favorite plot twists and new debuts, and to read our new reviews and editorials. And as always, be sure to let us know your favorite books in the comments below.
Batman Writer Tom King Explains Bane's Master Plan
Tom King is setting the stage for his biggest Batman story yet, as "The Fall and the Fallen" paves the way for "City of Bane" in July. We recently interviewed King, where he broke down how each arc of his long ruin plays a role in Bane's master plan to psychologically destroy Batman. he ended by teasing that "City of Bane" will introduce a dramatic new twist that will reshape the franchise for many years to come.
The Best 1080p 144Hz Gaming Monitor
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There are two reasons why 1080p 144Hz monitors are so popular. The first reason has nothing to do with the first two numbers, but the third: 144Hz. With a 144Hz refresh rate, this type of monitor is fast above all else. Paired with a GPU with adaptive frame rate technology a la Nvidia’s G-Sync or AMD’s FreeSync, you are able to run games up to 144 frames per second for buttery smooth, tear-free action.
The 15 Hardest Contemporary Games
The early days of video games centered around arcade cabinets that were designed to require a continuous stream of quarters to keep progressing or to play another round. Video games were also notoriously difficult during this era, which in turn led to you spending more of your hard-earned money. When the first home consoles came about, video games were still relatively difficult—which on the one hand could be attributed to technical limitations, while on the other the devious minds of their creators.
As video games have progressed into the modern era, they’ve become much more accessible, in small part due to more comprehensive in-game tutorials and various difficulty options. They’ve also become far more cinematic, with more of an emphasis on narrative as opposed to focusing solely on the gameplay. But, there are still plenty of modern games that challenge your abilities, with many requiring extreme precision, puzzle solving, dexterity or even just an unwavering will to succeed. Here are 15 extremely difficult modern video games that will test your might.
The 15 Hardest Contemporary Games
The early days of video games centered around arcade cabinets that were designed to require a continuous stream of quarters to keep progressing or to play another round. Video games were also notoriously difficult during this era, which in turn led to you spending more of your hard-earned money. When the first home consoles came about, video games were still relatively difficult—which on the one hand could be attributed to technical limitations, while on the other the devious minds of their creators.
As video games have progressed into the modern era, they’ve become much more accessible, in small part due to more comprehensive in-game tutorials and various difficulty options. They’ve also become far more cinematic, with more of an emphasis on narrative as opposed to focusing solely on the gameplay. But, there are still plenty of modern games that challenge your abilities, with many requiring extreme precision, puzzle solving, dexterity or even just an unwavering will to succeed. Here are 15 extremely difficult modern video games that will test your might.
Vector Man, Mega Man, Phantasy Star 4 and More Revealed for Genesis Mini
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Sega has once again trickled out details of its upcoming Sega Genesis Mini, adding 10 more games to its roster. This brings the Sega Genesis Mini games list to 30 known Genesis games out of 40 total.
With a September 19 release date and a $79.99 price tag, there's plenty of time to grab one for yourself, and the good news is you can preorder the Sega Genesis Mini right now.
It looks like the Genesis Mini will be closer to Nintendo's offerings with the NES Classic and Super NES Classic than to Sony's misstep with the PlayStation Classic. So far, the Sega Genesis Mini game list looks extremely promising, in spite of only half the games having been revealed.
Every Actor Confirmed for the Avatar Sequels
We hope you're in the mood for more Avatar, because director James Cameron is hard at work creating no fewer than four sequels to his 2009 sci-fi smash. Disney will release a new Avatar movie every other year between December 2021 and December 2027, all of which will continue the story of Jake Sully, the Na'vi and the other heroes of Pandora.
Even though the first sequel to the space opera is still a long way out, we already have a good idea of which actors will be reprising their roles and what new stars have been cast to expand the Avatar universe. Check out our slideshow below for a breakdown of every actor and character appearing in the sequels.