Games

A recent Bloomberg report details how the Texas-based developer proposed several game projects after their unsuccessful attempt at a God of War title. One of these was a remake of Bloodborne, a game fans have been eagerly awaiting and joking about for years. While the financial projections for the Bloodborne remake were promising, according to Bloomberg’s sources, FromSoftware, the original game’s developer, ultimately decided against it.

If you haven’t heard, Bandai Namco just released a remastered version of Tales of Berseria, called Tales of Berseria Remastered, on various platforms. It’s priced at $40, but initial reactions are mixed – critics seem to enjoy it, while player reviews are less positive so far.

After its live-service God of War game was canceled, Bluepoint Games supposedly proposed a remake to Sony. Although Sony thought the project made financial sense, FromSoftware reportedly didn’t want to pursue it. According to sources, this might be because Sony wanted to honor a request from FromSoftware president Hidetaka Miyazaki that no other studio work on a similar project – a detail former Sony Interactive Entertainment president Shuhei Yoshida shared after leaving the company.

I’m happy we’ve left behind the days of poorly made game adaptations, even though some of those older games were fun. But it’s frustrating that popular franchises that could have amazing games often don’t get them. It’s surprising that The Hunger Games never had a really good video game, especially since the idea quickly became popular in the gaming world. Even more puzzling is the lack of quality Lord of the Rings games. Considering how iconic the series is, you’d think developers would jump at the chance to make a game set in that universe. Unfortunately, most Lord of the Rings games are just not very good, and that needs to change soon.

Fantasy stories resonate with everyone because they give form to our inner conflicts, turning ideas like greed or bravery into monsters and magical objects. Many films have used these elements, but a few truly defined the genre, creating the visual style and storytelling techniques we still see today. These landmark fantasy movies perfected special effects, detailed world-building, and meaningful themes, effectively setting the standard for those who followed.

Comics often rely on fond memories, and the Avengers have a rich history full of great stories. While it’s good to introduce new ideas and create fresh legends, revisiting the past can be really exciting too. Here are seven classic Avengers storylines that would be fantastic to explore again, and could help solidify the team’s place as the most iconic in superhero fiction.

Unlike Sakamoto Days, which features a former assassin running a convenience store, Mr. Nietzsche in the Convenience Store is simply a hilarious story set in that location. Created by Matsukoma and Hashimoto, the manga began in 2013 and has been running for thirteen years, following its characters as they navigate everyday life. The series centers around Matsukoma—who shares a name with the manga’s author—as he trains a new employee, Tomoharu Nii, in the art of running the store. The final chapter was released last month, and the last volume is available today, February 27th. While the series’ humor has kept it going for so long, there’s another interesting element that fans might not expect.

From February 16th to 22nd, The Expendables 4 ranked as the eighth most popular movie on Netflix worldwide. It outperformed films like Wrath of the Titans and Rumble, racking up 2.9 million views and a total of 4.9 million hours watched. This marked the first time the film appeared in Netflix’s top 10.

Despite plans for a remake, the project never moved forward because FromSoftware, the studio that originally created the game for PlayStation 4, decided against it. While Sony owns the Bloodborne franchise, FromSoftware was the primary developer, creating the game in partnership with Sony.

For those newer to the world of Pokémon, the very first games, Pokémon Red and Green, were set in a region called Kanto. Players take on the challenge of becoming the best trainer by collecting badges from gym leaders and completing their Pokedex – a collection of all 151 Pokémon hidden throughout the game.