Chess has recently been enjoying a spike in popularity. This is predominantly thanks tothe Netflix seriesQueen’s Gambit, as well as the rise of chess streamers and chess competitions on Twitch that have featured big names like xQc, Mr. Beast, and Pokimane. Chess also has its own set of popular streamers like Gothamchess, Hikaru Nakamura, and the Botez sisters, who have brought more eyes to the sport than ever before. RELATED:Best Chess Openings That Every Beginner Should Know Now is a particularly interesting time for chess, as the World Chess Championship is currently taking place between Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi....

Video games are a relatively new art form in the history of the world, but they have inspired a diverse range of illustrations, painting crafts, cosplay, and even music. This music comes in a variety of genres, from retro chiptune music to soaring orchestras, and eerie synth tracks. RELATED:Best Video Game Music to Sleep To While a game’s soundtrack may be iconic, some songs are inspired by the games themselves, and even transcend the medium they inspire, evoking a wide range of emotions from those who listen to them....

Summary Exclusivity is the pet peeve of many gamers. Not only does it prevent players from enjoying some of the most critically acclaimed single-player franchises of all time, likeThe Legend of ZeldaorGod of War, but it can also cause them to miss out onmultiplayer fun with friendsif they own different systems. Unfortunately, exclusive titles don’t seem to be dying out, and they will likely continue to be a prominent feature of the ninth generation of home consoles....

The developers behindCyberpunk 2077have teased how the game’s Lifepath system impacts dealing with Night City gangs. The tease builds on newly-released details regarding the gangs, revealing a massive scope for the choice-driven adventure. Cyberpunk 2077uses the dystopian Night City as the background for a narrative-driven, open-world adventure. Player choices matter throughout the game, starting from the very beginning. When creating their version of V, the main character, players can chooseone of three Lifepaths, or backgrounds....

Dark Souls 2is a tough game, and it’s even tougher for players that came from the first or third in the series. The difference lies in the enemies' tracking and the players' movement. For example, rolling has fewer invincibility frames than it does in the otherDarks Soulsgames, making it a lot harder to evade enemies. Whether a player comes from another entry in the series or they haven’t touched a Souls game at all, chances are players will have a rough time....

The Remembering update will finally allowDisney Dreamlight Valleyto unlock achievements on both Steam and Epic Game Store. The hype surrounding the fifth major content update forDisney Dreamlight Valleyhas been extremely high for the past couple of weeks. It took Gameloft quite a while to reveal when the update would be coming out, and for a long time, the only thing that gamers knew was that they could expect Update 5 to release in June....

For those who don’t already know,Elden Ring’sAI enemies don’t fight the same way as human invaders. Turns out other players won’t let their enemies take a breath or give them a chance for some cheese tactic. Those expecting their awesomesuper-OPalpha wolf omega helicopter weapon that will not only kill a boss in one second but also mail some death threats to their funeral might be disappointed in PvP. RELATED:Elden Ring: Best Shortcuts To High-Level Areas Because like mostSoulsgames,Elden Ringhas its own unofficial PvP meta....

Three creators were brought into a room:Summer Ghostauthor Hirotaka Adachi, legendaryFinal Fantasydesigner Yoshitaka Amano, and composer Ryuichi Sakamoto. Together with director Yuzou Satou, these artists createdException, a Netflix original that will undoubtedly be slept on this year, but that deserves to be recognized. Released on October 13,Exceptionis a story about a crew of copied humans sent ahead to terraform a new planet for humanity, while their original bodies are in cryo-sleep on their way....

EA Sports’FIFAfranchise has become one of the most highly-regarded annual titles in the world of sports games. EA has partnered with the International Federation of Association Football for use of the massive association’s branding and likeness for almost 30 years sinceFIFA International Soccerin 1993. However, recent rumors have suggested arift between EA Sports and FIFAthat may lead to EA dropping the FIFA branding, and a new report from the New York Times suggests the quarrel may be tied to money....

Although the open-world environment ofForza Horizon 5is beautiful to look at, its jagged rocks and deep beaches can lead to vehicles getting stuck. When even rewinding won’t fix the mess a car has got into, players can reset its position and respawn instead. However, like many of the helpful features in Playground Games' newest entry into the franchise, respawning inForza Horizon 5isn’t something the game tells players they can do, let alone how to do it....

Quick Links DespiteGraveyard Keeperbeing hailed as aStardew Valley-like with a macabre twist, there are still plenty of mechanics that players can indulge in to lighten the mood between the constant organ harvesting and witch burnings. One such mechanic sees gamers don their chef hat and create various foods - not just a fun time waster, food can restore the player’s energy, and some high-quality dishes are required as part of NPC quest lines that must be completed to finish the game....

Barryis just getting started. HBO has revealed that the dark comedy/drama is entering production on its fourth and final season. The series concluded its third season in June with “starting now”, an emotional rollercoaster that saw Barry outdone by Mr. Cousineau (Henry Winkler) and the late Detective Moss’s father (Robert Wisdom). The finale ended with Barry (Bill Hader) being carted away to prison after finally being caught for his crimes. Last week, at the Primetime Emmy Awards, Henry Winkler also revealed that the series’fourth season will be its last....

It’s certainly a big year for video games. Even though major titles fromResident Evil VillagetoPersona 5 Strikersare already on the market, there’s still plenty of other game on the way. Fans of all consoles have everything fromHalo InfinitetoMetroidDreadto look forward to. On the PlayStation front,Horizon Forbidden Westis one of the big ticket items still meant to release this year. Guerrilla Games keeps releasing tidbits about theHorizon Zero Dawnsequel, but it has yet to confirm exactly when the game is coming out....