In 2018’sGod of War, Kratos and his son, Atreus, set off on a journey to the highest point of the Nine Realms to scatter Faye’s ashes. Along the way, they cross paths with Freya and her invulnerable son, Baldur, as well as a host of other enemies that stand in their path. The game ends with a sudden shift in the weather, andthe Nine Realmsbecome snowy. According to Mimir the talking head, Fimbulwinter has begun, though gamers will have to wait untilGod of War: Ragnarokto see more of it....

Summary Spiders’GreedFall 2: The Dying Worldhas finally been given a release window, though it won’t be a traditional release. Instead, the developer has chosen to placeGreedFall 2on Steam early access for an indefinite period, at least until it feels the game is finished and in a state that fans are satisfied with it. To kick offGreedFall 2’s early access, Spiders is giving players access to30% of the game’s content. From there, it will include players in the development process by providing regular updates to the game based on player feedback, though it’s unclear whether more than 30% of the game will ever become available during the early access period....

Gamers looking forward to exploring the mysterious world of Runeterra in Riot Games’League of LegendsMMO may be concerned by the announcement that the game’s executive producer has left the company. Even as the MMO spin-off faces an uncertain future, the game that inspired it continues to steam ahead, with thelatest patch forLeague of Legendsbringing major changes to controversial Champion Yuumi.Released in 2009, Riot Games’League of Legendsis a multiplayer online battle arena, or MOBA, game heavily inspired by theWarcraft IIIcustom mapDefense of the Ancients....

Assassin’s Creedis a long-running series with multiple ongoing storylines and characters woven throughout history. Fans take few things at face value at this point. Even a seemingly standalone title is steeped in lore. Such is case withAssassin’s Creed Chronicles, a series of smaller adventures showcasing new assassins dealing with strife in their homelands. These 2.5D platformersmay not boast the grandeur or power of their peers, but they’re still part of this series...

Madden NFL 22rumors are already flying fast and furiously, but that’s likely not a very good thing for the series. Certainly, there are reasons to be happy to already see rumors like who will be theMadden NFL 22cover athlete, but that also means it well in the works now. Assuming it’s right, one alarm bell has to go off that this is the first piece of information leaked about the next installment in the series....

April 28th was National Superhero Day, an annual holiday where fans celebrate superheroes, both real and fictional. Every year, fans share their appreciation for the actors and creators who bring their favorite characters to the page and screen, while also sharing inspirational stories about the real-life superheroes that have impacted their lives. This also means cosplayers come out in full force. It’s a good day to boost their talent and show off their incredible costumes, as you may see with this impressiveBlack Widowcosplay....

AlthoughMarvel Comicshas been around since 1939, its characters didn’t really penetrate the mainstream until the last 15 years or so. While the general public knew ofDC villains like The Joker and Lex Luthor, the same probably couldn’t be said for the likes of Thanos or Galactus. However, with theMarvel Cinematic Universebeing the most popular film franchise in the world right now, Marvel’s villains are starting to become a little more well known....

Actress Michelle Yeoh has officially become a member of the cast ofThe Witcher: Blood Origin.ForThe Witcherprequel,Yeoh will take on the role of Scian, starring opposite actor Laurence O’Fuarain. Although the announcement of Yeoh joining the cast oftheWitcherprequel serieswas just revealed, a lot of insight and details have been shared regarding her character and the way in which she will fit into this world of monsters and other creatures.Scian happens to be the very last of her nomadic tribe of sword-elves....

Capcom’sMonster Hunterseries is arguably one of the company’s most successful franchises, especially within the handheld market. With the impending release ofMonster Hunter Riselater this week and anotherMonster Huntertitle on the way, fans will have many dragons to look forward to for months and years to come. The secondMonster Huntertitle releasing this year on the Switch,Monster Hunter Stories 2, is, as the name suggests, more story-driven than the traditional gameplay featured inRise....

Summary A skilledMortal Kombat 1player recently demonstrated just how deadly Shang Tsung is by showing off a wild 89-hit combo. The wicked, soul-stealing sorcerer that has terrorized theMortal Kombatuniverse since the first game has returned asone ofMortal Kombat 1’s primary antagonists, having joined forces with other past villains like Kronika, Quan Chi, and General Shao in a bid to restore his former power in Liu Kang’s reset timeline. Players battle Shang Tsung multiple times inMortal Kombat 1’s story campaign, and those who pre-ordered the game ahead of its launch earlier this month can unleash his dark magic for themselves....

With all the excitement surroundingthe upcoming HBO series adaptation of Naughty Dog’sThe Last of Us, it’s easy to forget that the beloved video game duology almost got a full-fledged movie. But whatever happened to that version of the story? Well, according to Neil Druckmann, writer and director of theLast of Usgames as well as writer of the HBO series, it looks like the infamous “development hell” that continues to plague video games of all sizes can also infect films, and the feature take on this post-apocalyptic drama was one such victim....

AsPokemonis a series filled with both cute and strange creatures of many shapes and sizes, the franchise has had its hand in trying to make merchandise for them all. The latest generation ofPokemonSwordandPokemon Shieldhas introduced a new corgi-inspired pocket monster, and as corgis are marketed in all sorts of ways, so is the Puppy Pokemon Yamper with a pillow of its butt. Pembroke Welsh corgis are known worldwide by dog lovers for being cute, and are most famously owned by the Queen of England....

Overwatchfans have shared tons of interesting creations over the years, and skin concepts have proven to be one of the most popular art forms. Now, oneOverwatchplayer has showcased a skin concept for Wrecking Ball that would fit perfectly into the upcoming Winter Wonderland event. Fans have shared plenty ofOverwatchskin concepts themed around the game’s lineup of seasonal events, with popular examples being a Hellboy-themed Lucio attire and a specialLunar New Year Echo outfit....