The metaverse will not look the way Facebook imagines it

A new GamesBeat event is around the corner! Learn more about what comes next.  Much has been said about the metaverse recently, thanks to Mark Zuckerberg’s announcement that Facebook would be evolving into a “metaverse” company. The ensuing commentaries have been numerous, with many imagining a world parallel to the real world, existing with one […]

Far Cry 6 Not Being "Political" Receives A Mixed, Confused Reception Online

Yesterday, we reported that Ubisoft doesn’t want to make a “political statement” with Far Cry 6, despite taking inspiration from real-world Cuban guerrilla fighters. This generated a lot of buzz online, as many wondered how it’s possible to keep a game apolitical when drawing upon real-life political events and imagery. Speaking to TheGamer narrative director Navid […]

Hellblade 2 Will Not Be Appearing At E3 This Year

Hellblade 2 is reportedly not going to appear at this year’s digital E3 event as Microsoft wants to focus more on gameplay trailers. This news comes from industry insider Jeff Grubb during his latest live stream in which he reveals rather confidently that Hellblade 2 will not be at E3 this year. Previously Grubb had […]

Atelier Ryza 2 Shows That Not All JRPGs Need To Save The World

Saving the world is exhausting. It’s something we’re often tasked with in the realm of video games. Protecting millions of lives from certain destruction is the height of heroic accomplishment, so it makes perfect sense that JRPGs want to express this otherworldly fantasy again and again. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve saved […]

Elden Ring Trailer Will Not Be Showcased In Upcoming Microsoft Event In March

It’s been revealed that Microsoft is tentatively planning to hold a gaming event on March 23. According to Paul Thurrott, who has a reliable record for reporting Microsoft news, the event is themed “What’s New For Gaming.” Obviously, this is open to wide interpretation, and not many more details have been given, though it’s quite […]

Sneakerheads Do Not Approve Of Miles Morales Dropping Jordans For Adidas

Spider-Man: Miles Morales – the game thought to be the bridge between Insomniac’s Spider-Man and its incoming Spider-Man 2 – was the cause of much excitement when it was announced as an addition to the release of the PlayStation 5 last year, and that excitement was backed by the superhero title being the most-downloaded PS5 […]