When thinking of classic animated movies, most people’s minds will go straight to Disney, but it’s best to not overlook Dreamworks, especially when it comes toThe Road To El Dorado. It is debatable thatThe Emperor’s New Groove(Disney’s big release in 2000)is more notable than Dreamworks’ big release of 2000, heavily splitting fans between the two classic films. The truth is, both films deserve adequate attention, with now being the perfect time for a spotlight onThe Road To El Dorado....

The announcement ofTony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2remake/remaster has many fans of the series and skating genre excited. The return of some of the most revered skating games has been a cause for celebration, but has also been met with slight hesitation as to what will change. Recent news shows that those fears were somewhat warranted as one of the most crucial elements of the games is shifting. Confirmed today, the soundtrack toTony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2will not feature all of the tracks that were in the original 1999 and 2000 games....

With the holidays quickly approaching, finding a gift for that audiophile might seem a little daunting. There are manyheadphones,earbuds, andgaming headsetsto choose from. Luckily, Game Rant has curated some of the best gifts for those audiophile friends and family. There are a ton of audio gear products to choose from, but for simplicity’s sake, Game Rant decided to stick with headphones, earbuds, and DACs. For people who want a more budget option, picking up a gift card for the audiophile’s favorite music service or local record store is always an excellent way to go....

Battlefield 2042is one of the most controversial games of recent years. It was arguably the most highly-anticipated game of 2021, but design-related decisions and several other issues stole the spotlight. Fans had reported theseproblems during theBattlefield 2042betaand felt like their issues were not addressed when the game launched in an unfinished state. The vast 128-player count on PC, and current-gen consoles, was one of the biggestselling points ofBattlefield 2042. However, it also resulted in a lot of empty spaces as the overly large maps ended up high on users’ list of complaints....

Summary AValheimplayer has recently shared a video showcasing the moment when their base was destroyed by the recent Ashlands update. While most gamers had their bases unaffected by the latest update, someValheimplayers who built their strongholds near the southern edges of the map were surprised by their destruction after the new Ashlands biome appeared. Released in early access in 2021,Valheimis one of the most popular survival games in recent history. Despite still being an early access release, the Norse-inspired game managed to sell over 12 million units on Steam, becoming one of the biggest indie hits on the platform....

Creative Assembly will be taking theTotal Warfranchise to a brand-new period withTotal War: Pharaoh. While Egypt has appeared in previousTotal Wartitles,Total War: Pharaohwill be putting it on full display during its height. Players will get to experience this era in all its glory and will be able to guide its future through the campaign mode. It seems like it will be a real treat for history buffs andTotal Warfans alike and may lead to one of the most uniqueTotalWartitles so far....

Summary Much like how the American comic’s industry has notable creators like Stan Lee, Bob Kane, and Jeff Smith, the Japanese manga industry has its own legends to be proud of. If you’ve been in this hobby long enough you have likely heard of names likeOsamu Tezuka, Rumiko Takahasi, and Akira Toriyama, as people like these have created some of the greatest manga works the world has ever read, and their works are enjoyed worldwide to this day....

PlayStationjust released its next-generation console late last year and has spent 2021 so far releasing some big AAA titles for thePlayStation5 likeRatchet and Clank: Rift ApartandReturnal. The company has also spent time developing its platform through a wide variety of patents as well as acquisitions of some of the biggest studios that the brand is known for working with. All of this has led to the PlayStation 5 selling almost 8 million units at the end of March....

Summary Over a long period of releases, developers tend to stick to a formula that gives video game franchises their identity, like the ridiculous amount of guns and humorous conversation inBorderlands. So, when the developer takes a risk and changes that formula, it’s a gamble that could either be accepted or loathed on a wide scale. Sometimes it works out like in the newGod of Wargameswith their father-son dynamic between Kratos and Atreus, and on other occasions, it flops spectacularly like inWarcraft 3: Reforged....

Summary The Brazil ratings board has issued a rating forWWE 2K24, a game that has not actually been announced at the time of this writing, suggesting that its reveal could be imminent.WWE 2K24would be the next installment in the long-runningWWE 2Kwrestling game franchise. Like most sports games, theWWE 2Ktitles have largely stuck to an annual release schedule, though there was a time when the franchise took a couple of years off....

Quick Links Returning fans ofBreath of the Wildwill notice that the Rito Elder, Kaneli, is nowhere to be seen inTears of the Kingdom’s Rito Village. Although Teba has taken on the mantle as Rito Elder, players can still find Kaneli if they visit the Flight Range. Speaking to him unlocks the side quest and minigame: Kaneli’s Flight Training. This side quest is used for farming money, but it’s also a great way for newTears of the Kingdomplayers to try gliding and diving....

While there’s no shortage of board games being released every year (or going on sale), and every couple of months it feels like some new video game to board game adaptation is announced, such as theDead Cellsoreven theCall of Dutyadaptation, but what about the other way around? How many board games out there would also work well as video games, given the proper amount of time, effort, and budget? RELATED:The Best Video Game Consoles of All Time, Ranked There are already a few examples of basically translating the board game into a digital format 1:1 such as withEverdell,Gloomhaven, orRoot, but what about game adaptations that turn those board game mechanics into actual video game mechanics?...

AFK Journeyhas big plans for its ongoing updates and longevity. Following a seasonal structure,AFK Journey’s Song of Strife updatekicked off earlier this month and included new characters, new game modes, a continuation of its ongoing main storyline with a “Fake Merlin,” and much more. Of course, the game’s lifecycle is just beginning because Farlight and Lilith Games hope to support the game for 10 years. Game Rant recently spoke with Silver, lead art designer onAFK Journey, to hear more about the developers' planned regular and seasonal updates and what these entail....