As a black man with a lifelong obsession with games, I’ve either heard or been asked this question many times in my life: What games let you play as black characters? My answer is usually pretty short. Anyone paid attention knows that games have predominantly featured white protagonists for decades. There are plenty of great-looking …
Dota 2 and League of Legends News Roundup – Shout! Esports Episode 6
Welcome back to another episode of Shout! eSports. On this week’s episode, host Jess Brohard breaks down some of the biggest news in the world of competitive video games including looks into the esports scenes for Dota 2 and League of Legends. Later in the episode, she also gives an update on some of the …
The Last Of Us TV Series Lands Its New Director
Chernobyl’s Johan Renck was initially slated to direct the upcoming The Last of Us TV adaptation for HBO, but scheduling conflicts forced a change of plans. Now a new filmmaker has been nabbed to direct the upcoming project with Beanpole’s Kantemir Balagov stepping up to the plate as director. The new director choice has been revealed via The …
Games To Play While You Wait For Elden Ring
If you’re looking for a healthy dose of blood, gore, and some Bloodborne beats in an isometric Souls-like, Morbid might be your pick. Morbid is also a shorter soiree than many other genre offerings, hitting a sweet spot of about 7-10 hours. There are many, many weapons to discover and perfect, allowing you to find a …
New Elder Ring Concept Art Revealed, Then Taken Down
We don’t know when we’re going to get official new Elden Ring details, nor do we know when we’ll finally get a new trailer, but at least we have something to “ooh” and “aah” over with some new concept art. One artist tied to the highly anticipated game recently shared some new Elden Ring concept art, though it was taken down …
New Elden Ring Concept Art Revealed, Then Taken Down
We don’t know when we’re going to get official new Elden Ring details, nor do we know when we’ll finally get a new trailer, but at least we have something to “ooh” and “aah” over with some new concept art. One artist tied to the highly anticipated game recently shared some new Elden Ring concept art, though it was taken down …
Replay – The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Part 2
On last week’s fun episode of Replay, we started our journey in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, one of the most influential modern RPGs to ever grace consoles, PC, and almost every other gaming device known to man. The start of our tale featuring the khajiit only known as Buttz was wild to say the least. We got …
Bungie’s Original Halo Site Goes Offline Next Month For Good
It’s the end of an era. Bungie first brought the Halo vision to life, laying the groundwork for an iconic Xbox staple that has continued to evolve long after it moved into the hands of 343 Industries. While Bungie hasn’t been involved in years with the series, the original Halo website has continued to be …
Mortal Kombat Movie Debuts First Images And New Story Details
Mortal Kombat by Warner Bros. makes its long-awaited debut this April, and Entertainment Weekly has a new piece sharing story details and exclusive photos from the film. The new images give fans a look at some of their favorite kombatants in all their cinematic glory. The article runs through the film’s opening minutes, a battle between …
New Persona 5 Strikers Gameplay Trailer Goes “All-Out”
Persona 5 Strikers is just a month away and fans can’t wait to get their hands on the Musou-esque combat that awaits. With the launch on the horizon, Altus just dropped a brand new “All-Out” trailer to enjoy and the gameplay shared definitely lives up to the name of the video. Persona 5 Strikers takes …
How To Quickly Max Out Your Character In Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game – Complete Edition
Tired of getting your butt kicked by those blonde-haired jerks and fire breathing dragon plushies in Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game Complete Edition? In today’s tip video, we’re going to show you how to max out your character during the first level and have you cruising through Romana’s evil exes in no time. …
Six Games I Can’t Wait To Play This Year
Coming off of a year that delivered two console launches, I would expect 2021’s release slate to be loaded with games for current- and last-gen machines, but with the world in the middle of a pandemic, we need to temper our expectations as to what is achievable. The schedule is currently light on all fronts, but …