And a refresher on the ending alteration Did You Know Gaming’s newest video deals withMetal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, and hot damn is it an interesting one. It goes over everything from the commitment to realism, to the ending, to the soundtrack, to content that ended up on the cutting room floor. Sons of Libertygot some undue hate from fans at the time because “you did not always play as Snake,” but it was a fantastic, trendsetting release that still resonates with me this day....

Warning: Contains Spoilers forSam Wilson: Captain America #4! AYoung Avengersalum is making a grand superhero comeback in the pages of Marvel Comics, with the hero set to take on a more prominent role inCaptain Americalore. Elijah Bradley’s Patriot was one of the founding Young Avengers members, but he’s rarely appeared since leaving the teen team afterAvengers: The Children’s Crusade. However, one series is officially bringing him out of retirement in a big way....

In the wake of news thatMetroid Prime 4had entered development for Nintendo Switch, the secondary reveal that a remake ofMetroid 2: Return of Samuswas en route struck many as the cherry on top of Nintendo’s E3 2017 presence. Rebranded asMetroid: Samus Returns, the game has gone on to attain a very positive reception from critics and fans alike, which many may have assumed meant that future remakes may be on the table – provided they’re not already in development....

Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoningcrosses another major global box office, closing in on the 2000 sequel’s box office score. The eighth installment, released on May 23, shattered an opening weekend box office record fortheMission: Impossiblefranchise, securing itself as the series' best. Since then, the movie has hit several milestones. Currently in its fifth week,Mission: Impossible 8has made $547 million worldwide, according toBox Office Mojo. The figure comprises $181 million from the domestic box office and $366 million from the international box office, making it only $2 million away from surpassingMission: Impossible II’s $549 million earnings....

Quick Links Gear up for some more fun as Scopely’sMonopoly GOhas just introduced a brand-new solo event: Riviera Riches. This event started on July 8 and will run fortwo days, taking over from the Tycoon Cookout event and running alongside the Sleek Slam tournament. There are plenty of rewards up for grabs in the Riviera Riches event, such as sticker packs, cash, anddice rolls. With the Partner Event just around the corner, this event gives tycoons an incredible opportunity to grab dice rolls....

Ravenlokis an action-adventure game about a young girl who is transported to what is essentially theWonderland fromAlice in Wonderlandfame. The girl, referred to as Ravenlok by Wonderland’s citizens, has to fight monsters, solve puzzles, and complete quests to restore order to the land. As it so happens, this adventure is an extremely short one, with most gamers able to beatRavenlokin under five hours. In fact, it wouldn’t be out of the question to get 100% completion inRavenlokin just five hours or maybe even a little less....

Outridershas finally arrived, and for the most part, People Can Fly’s looter-shooter is a blast. The classes are diverse and unique, and the upgradeable skills are extremely satisfying to use when wreaking havoc upon hordes and hordes of enemies. The gameplay loop of finding, replacing, and upgrading gear is also very well-executed. RELATED:Outriders: Every Class Build Ranked From Worst To Best Although neither developer will outright confirm or deny this fact,Outridersis a game thatcan potentially dethroneDestiny2as the best looter-shooter out there....

Gamers working throughPersona 5have over 100 different personas to collect during the campaign and building up that arsenal of power takes some careful consideration and skill. Convincing a shadow to join your roster requires a successful negotiation and these can be a bit tricky. To make surePersona 5players are able to capitalize on every negotiation, we’ve compiled some tips to keep in mind during these tricky encounters… Thefirst step to a successfulnegotiation is triggering the opportunity for a Hold Up....

Livejournal is a vast and wonderful place. One of the hidden troves that popped up wasthis photoshootof the Prince of the Cosmos going on a date with his lovely ladyfriend (hopefully not one of his cousins). According to Gia, it looks like the San Jose Convention Center and the Hilton that’s right next to it. The cosplayers Liddo and Sarah are dressed impeccably, and their costumes came out perfectly. The location for the shoot is absolutely wonderful....

Mega Evolutions were added toPokemon GOat the end of last month, and developer Niantic has been working to get players involved with this new gameplay mechanic ever since. Last week, for instance, fans had access to a special Timed Research that encouraged them to do battle with Mega Evolved Pokemon, and now a brand new Mega-focused Timed Research is available forPoGOplayersto pursue. This Timed Research is part of the ongoing Mega Buddy Challenge event, and this guide has all of the details....

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Rami Malek is always learning, and that continued on the set ofThe Amateur. The Academy Award-winner stars opposite Laurence Fishburne in 20th Century Studios' adaptation of Robert Littell’s 1981 novel of the same name.The story sees Charlie Heller(Malek), a CIA cryptographer, go on arogue mission to track downthe terrorists that killed his wife, Sarah (Rachel Brosnahan). The entire weight ofThe Amateur’s story falls on the shoulders of the strength of Charlie and Sarah’s relationship, which largely exists off-screen....

Netflix’s Western drama series,Ransom Canyon, features a great cast, an intriguing story, and is downright enjoyable from start to finish. Starring Josh Duhamel and Minka Kelly,Ransom Canyonintroduces itself as a straightforward, somewhat predictable, and kind of soapy romance series backdropped against a scenic rural Texas landscape. Throughout its 10-episode first season, which is unusually long for Netflix series nowadays,Ransom Canyonfinds ways to surprise you, make you laugh, and break your heart....