The result of this is a long list of overhyped games that failed to meet expectations. Games like Cyberpunk 2077 and Marvel’s Avengers have both become poster children of how to disappoint fans by overpromising and underdelivering. With that said, not every overhyped game, well, sucks. Some overhyped titles do actually end up living up to expectations. Below are 10 of the best overhyped games that actually lived up to the hype....
According to Pablo Schreiber, who plays the role of Spartans leader, Master Chief Petty Officer John-117, Halo season 2 will start production this summer. In an interview with Collider ahead of the series premiere on Paramount+, the American Gods alum confirmed that production will start as soon as this summer due to “weather-related” issues. Schreiber’s confirmation is good news for those who are worried that Halo Season 2 might take a while....
Blue Box Game Studios Game Director, Hasan Kahraman, broke the news via a blog post on the official Sony PlayStation blog on Wednesday, April 7. What Kind of Game Is The PS5-Exclusive Abandoned? Abandoned is a first-person survival horror shooter title from the indie studio, Blue Box Game Studios. It’s reportedly been in development for the better part of the past 5 years. According to its Game Director, Abandoned puts players in the shoes of Jason Longfield, a man who finds himself in the middle of a strange and dense forest with not the faintest clue of how he got there and why....
While it may be tough finding the PlayStation 5 at retail, we’d hold off on biting the bullet and grabbing one from eBay at markup - not only does doing so affirm scalpers, there are ways to grab one of these consoles at realistic prices. Whether you’re in the USA or somewhere abroad, the first thing to try should be PlayStation Direct. Essentially, this cuts out the middle man allowing you to purchase from Sony directly....
The game itself was a remake of the popular 1996 Pokemon Red. Over the years, FireRed has achieved firm status as a Game Boy classic and is played to this day, either with a Gameshark or a Game Boy Advanced Emulator. Many players today might not want to dedicate their time to in-game grinding and would rather just enjoy Pokemon FireRed’s classical gameplay. Especially modern gamers just looking to get a taste of the olden times without the additional baggage of being restricted due to the mechanics....
Just in time for Halloween, The Pokémon Company and Game Freak revealed a new Pokémon coming to the RPG game. Greavard, a new dog/ghost type Pokémon will be added to the Paldea region with the new title. The new Pokémon looks like a cross between Litwick and Stoutland (Lillipup evolution). It has white fur and a candle sticking out the top of its head. Players will have to search for a candle sticking out of the ground as this Pokémon likes to hide its body beneath the earth....
Less than a month after making their controversial decision official, Sony Interactive Entertainment has decided to backtrack on closing down the digital storefronts for the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita consoles. Sony Backtracks on Controversial Decision Following Fan Backlash This particular turn of events just goes to show that if fans make enough noise, even manufacturers as big as Sony have no choice but to listen. Because of the ensuing backlash, Sony has decided that they will no longer close down the digital storefronts for the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita consoles....
According to Jeff Grubb, a well-known industry insider, one of Respawn’s next games is a AAA first-person shooter. What is interesting is that Grubb describes it as a game that’s all about “style” and “mobility” but emphasizes that it’s not Titanfall 3. Grubb added that No Russian’s creator, Mohammad Alavi, served as the creative director of Respawn’s secret AAA shooter before he left the project a few days ago. Of course, Grubb might be a trusted source, but he’s not connected to Electronic Arts or Respawn Entertainment in any way....
What Does It Mean for Riot to Record Valorant Voice Chat? The League of Legends developer released a letter to all of its players on Friday announcing its latest move in its attempt to combat toxic behavior. Surprisingly enough, the policy change doesn’t apply to all Riot games even though it should technically apply to League of Legends and Teamfight Tactics, among others, as well. Instead, Riot will only record and review voice chats in Valorant for now....
The good news is that the upcoming Suicide Squad game by Rocksteady Studios is “nearly finished.” The bad news is that both of the studio’s co-founders are stepping down from their posts at the end of the year to begin a “new adventure in gaming.” Sefton Hill and Jamie Walker founded Rocksteady Studios in 2004. Both have played a huge role in the company’s success since, specifically, the Arkham games....
This information comes from the same leaker who previously implied on Twitter that GTA 5 Expanded and Enhanced would be facing further delays due to troubled development and a change in scope that the developers were not entirely prepared for. However, Rockstar Games has since confirmed the March 15 release date, so take all of this with a grain of salt. While GTA 5 may have been the latest (new) release, there are far more than 5 games in the series - in fact, some of the best known entries like San Andreas and Vice City are not numbered titles....
According to Reynolds, Deadpool 3 is official and it will finally see Jackman return as James “Logan” Howlett, who is better known among fans as Wolverine. — Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) September 27, 2022 In a video posted initially to his Twitter page, the incoming MCU actor revealed that he will bring another fan-favorite actor along with him for the ride. Reynolds spends the first 45 seconds mumbling before asking the Logan star if he’d like to play “Wolverine one more time”....
With that said, Reynolds has now confirmed that he is taking a “little sabbatical from movie-making.” How long is Reynolds’ break going to last? Reynolds took to Instagram to thank his Spirited co-stars, Octavia Spencer and Will Ferrell, and the rest of the crew members as he announced that now is the perfect time to take a break. The Deadpool star did not clarify how long his break will last....
There have also been long-awaited changes to the Sniper Rifles. We have the full list of changes below. You can check our updated weapon stats as well. Stopping Power Buff Stopping power got a huge buff. Certain weapons can almost guarantee a one-shot headshot kill, which includes the FAL and Oden. This is understandable since the FAL also got a significant damage buff, which we will come to in a bit....
Today, gamers from Europe, Australia, and New Zealand can enjoy the loyalty program as well. The program allows players to complete challenges that Sony calls campaigns in order to earn points. Campaigns may require users to earn certain trophies or be among the first players to get a platinum trophy for an AAA title in a specific region. The first campaign is called “Hit Play/1994” where players need to launch the correct game that matches the song-based clues to earn collectibles....
After confirming the incoming games for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium for the month, Sony backtracked by saying it “incorrectly announced” one game that it’s omitting from the lineup. The said title, Sayonara Wild Hearts, was meant to be available for download to those with active Extra-tier memberships on the 17th. But, this is no longer the case. Sony didn’t specify exactly why it’s removing the Simogo-developed game from the lineup but we presume it was supposed to be part of a later update....
We’ve known about the specialist-specific gadgets in Battlefield 2042 for quite some time. Now, a major leak showcasing all the specialist-independent gadgets that can be used by all the specialists, has occurred. A renowned data miner who goes by the name temporyal on Twitter showcased an overview of these gadgets that can be equipped by any specialist. As it is a leak, these are subject to change, but it gives us a general idea of what to expect in the final game....
Square Enix also showcased the upcoming sequel to the turn-based role-playing game Octopath Traveler. The announcement came as a bit of a surprise, as a spin-off mobile game for Octopath Traveler was just recently released worldwide. Octopath Traveler 2 will feature a new set of characters bound together by one epic quest. The sequel’s story is not related to the original game and players can jump into the second game without issue....
Now, Sly is back at it again, generating hype for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 by sharing a since-deleted look of him in his Starhawk costume on Instagram. Stallone is teasing a much bigger role in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 A post-credit scene sees Stallone’s character, Stakar Ogord, gather a group of Ravager leaders for an unknown mission. In addition to Stakar, the group boasts the likes of Charlie-27, Martinex, Aleta, and Mainframe, as well as Krugarr, all of which were part of the original Guardians of the Galaxy team back in the 1960s....
Everyone is familiar with the classic horror flick Friday the 13th and Jason Voorhees the unstoppable, supernatural killer. Well in this game, players take on the role of either the Jason or the victims trying to make it through the night. But whether you’re the hunter or the hunted, you might want to take advantage of these free Survive the Killer promo codes for useful items like knives, coins, and XP....
