Author: Max Smith
From brave heroes to complex villains and everything in between, countless video game characters have made their mark on pop culture. But who are the best of the best? The characters who have transcended the art form and become something more. We’re talking about characters who not only influenced the stories and games they inhabit but also left an indelible mark on the hearts of players worldwide. To get to the bottom of this question, the Dexerto team has assembled a group of dedicated writers to separate the greats from the simply good. We’ve left no stone unturned as we…
Back in the 2000s, a friend of mine once told me that he thought it was inappropriate to say “video games” as if it represented one single thing.He believed that games could be divided into three categories. The first category he identified were single player games, which have been around for decades. The second category were competitive multiplayer games, primarily first-person shooters, which were the dominant genre of mainstream games at the time. The third category were cooperative multiplayer games, primarily MMORPGs, which were slowly losing importance but still generated significant revenue.In his view, you can't claim that these are…
Today I'm going to talk about the current state of the video game industry, and to be honest, things are a mixed bag, and I don't really talk much about video games here. decoderBut we need to do more. Games are a big part of both the tech and media industries. Here in the US, more than 212 million people played games last year and spent more than $47 billion on games and their content, according to the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), a major industry group.Many of these games will be announced in June, which is a really exciting time…
Rocksteady Studios is currently helping develop the unannounced Hogwarts Legacy Director's Cut.That's according to a new Bloomberg report outlining the rocky rollout of the studio's live service flop, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, which cost parent company Warner Bros. $200 million in losses.A few weeks after the title's disappointing launch in February, Warner Bros. Games president David Haddad reportedly visited Rocksteady's London offices to provide an update on the studio's plans.During the all-hands meeting, Haddad reportedly told staff that the company wants to strengthen collaboration between its 12 studios, which include TT Games, NetherRealm Studios, Monolith Productions, Warner Bros.…
The world's biggest RPG video game series is Final FantasySince its launch in 1987, it has gained millions of fans around the world. Final Fantasy They've created some really amazing merchandise that fans can purchase and show off their love for the series. Best Final Fantasy merchandise to check out in 2024 10. Final Fantasy Soundtrack One of the most memorable aspects of the main event Final Fantasy The game's biggest draw is its music, and many of the franchise's original compositions are some of the most beautiful video game music ever made. Publisher Square Enix has released many official…
A hush fell over the crowd as the theater went dark. “There’s nothing more powerful than imagination,” a familiar voice boomed from 137 speakers suspended around the cavernous room, just as an ominous trailer began playing on a massive screen. One minute later, the owner of that voice stepped onstage in an absinthe-green suit with wide peak lapels: Nicolas Cage.“I’m so happy to be invited to your very, very cool club,” Cage said to a roar of laughter and applause. He wasn’t talking to members in Soho House West Hollywood’s screening room, but to a raucous crowd of video game…
In a recent study, researchers investigated the impact of playing real-time strategy (RTS) video games on brain connectivity. They found that extended gameplay, particularly of the RTS game StarCraft II, led to significant differences in the structural and functional connectivity of the brain. The findings are published in the journal Neuroscience. Neuroimaging.Video games have become a central part of contemporary culture, influencing sectors as diverse as education, medicine and professional e-sports. RTS games, which require players to manage resources, build bases and engage in strategic combat, provide a rich environment in which to study brain plasticity.Previous studies have shown that…
Your morning may seem like a regular start, but you never know what the day will bring. That's the message of personal care brand Harry's new US campaign, which suggests that one sniff of their products can become a lifelong companion.”The Sniff,” created by New York's Uncommon Creative Studio, is a 30-second film about a man who starts his day by showering with Harry's body wash and applying the brand's deodorant, then while standing on the subway, a nearby woman smells him, and fireworks begin. She will continue to enjoy his smell as she gets married, has children, buys a…
Image source: dream.ai According to the victorious Ukrainian tank commander, the video game helped him plan “how” and “where” to attack the much better armed and armored Russian T-90M outside Avdiivka, Ukraine. He said the video game gave him the tactical insight he needed to aim and blind the enemy tank's optics while simultaneously damaging the mechanism that allowed the T-90M's turret to traverse. When the smoke cleared, not only were the Ukrainians unscathed, but drone footage showed the Russian tank smoking and shutting down, crashing blindly into a tree, its crew bailed out and running for their lives. It…
The exhibit, which comes from the collection of local YouTuber Leonhart, features memorabilia commemorating the video game sensation's 28-year history. FRISCO, Texas — Have you ever wanted to be the best Pokémon that anyone has ever achieved? If so, you're probably one of the millions of Pokémon fans around the world. Luckily, a new exhibit on the game series just opened at the National Video Game Museum in Frisco. The exhibit was organized primarily with the help of Leigh Steinfeld, aka Leonhart, a DFW-based YouTuber who quit her job as a lawyer to focus on her YouTube channel opening packs…