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It’s not uncommon for seemingly niche games and franchises to blossom into beloved cult classics. In fact, more and more types of games are reaching more and more types of gamers these days. That being the case, you would think that companies would localize their modern and retro titles to give them a proper chance

RPGs come in a variety of shapes and styles, and one of the most robust renditions of the genre is the CRPG (computer role-playing game). Due to their complexity, these games usually require the precise control schemes and expanded input options you can only get on computers (hence the on-the-nose genre name). However, developers have

It has been 20 years since Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic was released. Published by LucasArts and developed by BioWare, the title was initially released on the original Xbox and has since been ported to numerous other platforms. Despite its longevity, Knights of the Old Republic is a game that, in some ways,

Final Fantasy 6 is generally considered to be one of the greatest Final Fantasy games ever made. That 1994 title not only raised the bar in terms of console RPG production values, but it presented a mature, complex, emotional, and often dark storyline that boasted a massive cast of characters spread across numerous notable locations.

Diablo 4‘s Season 1 update is…not great. The much-anticipated wave of new content is burdened with questionable new features that have slowed down the pace of the game and weakened already weak classes. However, many fans are still looking to still get the most out of the new content and experience as much of it

Despite numerous nerfs, Barbarians remain one of the most powerful classes in Diablo 4. However, before you can unleash that class’ full potential, you’re going to have to find a way to get them to Level 50 and World Tier 3. While there is no truly “easy” way to do that, the build we’re looking

As you may know, Druids have been one of Diablo 4‘s best endgame classes since the game launched. What you may not know is that Diablo 4‘s Season 1 update actually made leveling a Druid significantly less annoying than it used to be. Before we take a look at the leveling build that actually makes

Diablo 4‘s Season 1 update hasn’t quite lived up to expectations. However, those that have chosen to lose themselves in the game’s first major seasonal update area quickly finding themselves asking the same seemingly simple question, “Where do I find Wrathful Hearts?” That’s obviously the question that we’re here to answer today, but before we

The Star Wars franchise consists of countless stories that stretch across an expansive timeline. Many narratives take place in different “years,” though it’s often easier to organize that timeline by putting it in the context of the various Star Wars movies. So far as that goes, few pieces of the Star Wars timeline have been

Video game production has become such an involved process that studios often hire consultants and other third-party professionals most people wouldn’t traditionally associate with game development. But when you’re making a video game that even other major companies would consider overkill, you really need even more help than that. That’s one of the reasons why

When Diablo 4 launched, many gamers thought it was a fun and addictive experience. The title was a far cry from the lofty heights of Diablo 2, but it more than made up for the mistakes of Diablo 3 and Diablo Immortal. But now that the honeymoon period is over, and after a recent update,

These days, it seems like every major video game studio wants to adapt its properties to big and small screens. It’s an area that’s only going to continue to grow after the success of projects like The Last of Us or The Super Mario Movie. But, there was an era in the world of entertainment

This article appears in the new issue of DEN OF GEEK magazine. Get your copy here. “I feel like we’re in a time where all of us are trying to not forget our childhood… Twisted Metal is one of those forgotten gems that really brings you back to your youth.” Hood-mounted Gatling guns, blood-splattered windshields, and a psychotic

Even after decades in the video game business, Nintendo seems to be at an all-time high right now. The Switch continues to sell well after six years on the market, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is being almost universally lauded as one of the greatest games ever made, and The Super Mario

July seems like the month of Microsoft. The company recently won a huge legal battle over the FTC and signed a binding agreement to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation for the next 10 years, which essentially removes one of the biggest hurdles that has prevented Xbox from acquiring Activision Blizzard. But Phil Spencer giveth,

Nintendo in the mid-to-late 80s sure was something to behold. It’s probably the closest thing the video game industry had to a monopoly. Sure, the Sega Master System was around and Atari was still on life support, but the Nintendo Entertainment System was absolutely dominant in society. We didn’t even call it “the NES.” It

It’s funny to think about how Sony never even really wanted to enter the console market. The PlayStation was originally conceived as a CD add-on for the SNES, but Nintendo broke off the deal at the last minute, infuriating Sony executives. So, they decided to go it alone, quickly developing a little grey box that

Though franchises dominate nearly every corner of the entertainment industry, they are not invincible. Even the biggest franchises can only survive and thrive for so long. While time is ultimately most franchises’ biggest enemy, there have been times when once-mighty series have been toppled by an entry so bad that they not only sunk the

It seems like people will become nostalgic for anything over a long enough period of time. Don’t believe me? Well, then how else do you explain Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore: a spiritual successor to the worst Legend of Zelda games ever? Arzette: The Jewel of Faramor is an action-platformer that sees players control Arzette

While most Final Fantasy games take place in their own worlds, the franchise is still linked together through several iconic factors such as Chocobos, elemental crystals, and powerful summons. The series established many of those tropes early on but not all at once. Summons, for instance, weren’t added until Final Fantasy III (the real Final

You shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but when trying to attract audiences, a catchy title can help any piece of media stand out in a crowd. For many games, simply going with the name of the title’s protagonist is the safest bet. Just ask Sonic and Mario. But some game titles are a

The world of spy films is currently dominated by two franchises: James Bond and Mission: Impossible. Both are based on different mediums (novels and a TV series, respectively), but both have received multiple video game adaptations over the years. However, while the much more successful James Bond games have historically recreated the faces of the

Is there more news regarding Microsoft and its attempts to own the publishers of Call of Duty and World of Warcraft? Must be a day ending in “Y.” This time, though, we’ve got major (and potentially good) good news for everyone keeping an eye on the biggest potential acquisition in video game history. Earlier today,

Even in an ever-changing industry that is gradually moving away from traditional hardware, the gaming console remains an almost mythical device. Modern gaming consoles are often the entertainment centerpieces of living rooms everywhere. Meanwhile, one look at the right retro gaming console can unlock a treasure trove of memories. So what’s the greatest video game

In order to survive, let alone thrive, in the video game industry, you have to pursue the next big thing. This tactic doesn’t always work (just look at the Kinect and Virtual Boy), but it has resulted in more than a few successes. For some reason, many game companies seemed to think that controversial blockchain

Final Fantasy 16 and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom are linked by a surprising number of factors. Both are among 2023’s biggest (and best) new releases. Both are modern entries into historically significant gaming franchises. Both are also clear commercial successes (though Tears of the Kingdom is on another level so far

As anyone who grew up with the console knows, most NES games based on movies or TV shows were…terrible. Licensed games would eventually improve, but some of the worst licensed NES games are also often considered to be among the worst games ever made. Your memories of most of those titles have not betrayed you.

The video game industry contains countless developers and companies. Many studios would count themselves lucky to produce at least one that makes an impact (or even just a little money). However, there are an elite handful of companies that become truly famous and irrevocably change the industry forever by releasing multiple multi-million dollar titles. Of

Druids and Barbarians are the two “worst” leveling classes in Diablo 4 by a considerable distance. Both classes excel in the Endgame, but getting them there requires a ton of patience and a lot of gear. Of course, having the right leveling build doesn’t hurt. That’s obviously what we’re here to talk about today. Just

This article contains spoilers for Final Fantasy 16. The Final Fantasy 16‘s team isn’t ashamed of the many ways that HBO’s Game of Thrones influenced the latest entry in the famed RPG franchise. For the most part, they shouldn’t be. Some of Final Fantasy 16‘s best ideas were clearly inspired by that series (and the