Even some of the most iconic characters in all of video games have their roots in some real world counterparts, however unlikely that may seem. Here's our collection of some of the most interesting, funny, or downright bizarre inspirations for popular video game characters.
Read MoreXbox Game Pass subscribers are about to get more bang for their buck. According to the official Xbox website, nine games will come to the service this month, including a few Xbox One console exclusives.
Read MoreIt only happens once or twice a year, and today is one of those lucky days. A brand new raid has launched inside Destiny 2 called "Scourge of the Past," and right now, a whole lot of fireteams are racing to be the first to complete it.
Read MoreThe 2018 Game Awards have officially wrapped up, with dozens of awards handed out to the year's best games, the talented teams behind them, and the content creators that help build communities around their favorite titles. We've got the full list of winners right here, so jump in and take a look.
Read MoreTonight at the Game Awards, we got to learn about the latest project coming from the recently acquired Obsidian Entertainment. The studio is releasing a new sci-fi RPG called The Outer Worlds, and it's set to arrive sometime in 2019.
Read MoreThere's a new Far Cry game on the horizon, and it's coming a lot sooner than you might think. Ubisoft showed off a trailer for Far Cry New Dawn this evening, and you won't have to wait until next fall or beyond for it. It's actually releasing early next year on Feb. 15, 2019.
Read MoreHere's an announcement that was unexpected, and it actually came before the Game Awards show actually started. The Stanley Parable is coming to console in 2019, adding new content in the way of paths, endings, and voice work from the dreaded Narrator.
Read MoreIt would be easy to award the title of best horror game to a classic like Silent Hill. But the perfect storm of horror exists entirely outside of abandoned mental asylums, adrift space stations, and ominous mansions. The best horror game is the sugar-coated facade of Doki Doki Literature Club.
Read MoreDestiny 2 might have just gotten its latest DLC, but that doesn't mean we can't talk about the game's next seasonal event. The 2018 edition of the Dawning is scheduled to arrive on Dec. 11, and it'll bring some new limited-time activities and, of course, a bunch of new loot to acquire.
Read MoreInterested in the latest Tomb Raider game but don't want commit with your cash? Good news: Shadow of the Tomb Raider now has a free trial available on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC. And even better news: your progress carries over should you purchase the full game later.
Read MoreFortnite isn't averse to taking risks, and in Season 7, the game is perhaps taking one of its biggest yet. Along with a new location, new cosmetics and a refreshed Battle Pass, Fortnite Season 7 is introducing something that players haven't ever seen before: airplanes.
Read MoreLook out, Minecraft. Epic Games is bringing a new mode to Fortnite that encourages less battle royale and more building. It's called Fortnite Creative, and it's scheduled to drop early next month.
Read MoreDestiny 2's first major content release since the Forsaken expansion dropped yesterday, and a bunch of people are already pretty angry about it.
Read MoreIt was just a matter of time. After complaints from countless entertainers that Fortnite has been stealing their moves, one finally decided to take it to court. That someone is rapper 2 Milly, who has filed suit against epic over use of his dance move in the "Swipe It" emote.
Read MoreIf you missed out on the phenomenal Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice, there's no better time to check it out than right now. Microsoft announced today that the game is officially available in retail stores, giving whose who prefer physical games a chance to explore Ninja Theory's brutal Norse hellscape.
Read MorePlayStation Now's library just got even larger, thanks to an infusion of new games into the service. According to the Official PlayStation Blog, 50 PlayStation 4 games have been added to PS Now, bringing the grand total up to 275 PS4 games, and over 700 games in total.
Read MoreValve's Steam store is gaining yet another competitor very soon. Epic Games, the company behind the ridiculously famous Fortnite, has plans to launch its own shop, the Epic Games Store, sometime in the near future.
Read MoreOut of things to do in Destiny 2: Forsaken? You shouldn't be starting today. The game's Black Armory DLC is now live, bringing a host of new weapons, new armor pieces, new cosmetics, and most importantly, new activities.
Read MorePlayStation VR is far from dead, as evidenced by recent hits like Astro Bot Rescue Mission and Tetris Effect. Now Sony is seemingly giving its VR headset a renewed push, announcing a bundle that includes two games VR enthusiasts are sure to find entertaining: Borderlands 2 VR and Beat Saber.
Read MoreWith a public more than willing to exploit a game for fun and profit, it was inevitable that developers would take the opportunity to throw in Easter eggs, leave hidden messages, and introduce nightmares. A cheat code might take you places, they just might not be places you want to go.
Read MoreSome opening scenes so abysmal, their games have no chance of recovery. Plagued with bad acting, poor writing, and messy mechanics, they crash and burn before getting off the ground. Yet, for all their flaws, it's almost impossible to look away.
Read MoreWhile most players are pursuing platinum trophies in every game they own, there are a handful of achievements that you'd rather not tell your friends you obtained. In fact, there are times you may wish you could hide an achievement on your profile, just so that no one else knows what you had to do.
Read MoreWho doesn't like video game discounts? Amazon has one right now that's definitely worth a look -- especially with both the Game Awards and the Gamer's Choice Awards coming up this week. It's Marvel's Spider-Man for the PlayStation 4, and right now, Amazon is selling it for $40.
Read MoreMicrosoft has interesting plans for its Mixer livestreaming service, according to a news article posted on the company's website today. An Xbox original show called Stream Collider has apparently been in the works, and will stream live for the first time this Wednesday, Dec. 5 at 6 p.m. PT.
Read MoreIs there anything THQ Nordic won't buy? After purchasing the rights to a whole suite of games as well as two new studios, the company formerly known as Nordic Games has added yet another property to its roster: the Carmageddon franchise.
Read MoreIt's time we take a closer look at Warframe, how it started, and how it's managed to survive and grow all these years. After reading, who knows? You might come away with an appreciation for the large-yet-somehow-still-an-underdog studio behind the title.
Read MoreRockstar has officially made it less complicated to get into its latest online mode, Red Dead Online. If you own Red Dead Redemption 2 and want to live out all of your cowboy fantasies in a multiplayer setting, Red Dead Online is now available to play, regardless of when you bought the game.
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