There might be no genre of cinema more dependent on sound than horror, which is often entirely dependent on the strategic application of silence and noise to evoke its reactions. Many of the most iconic horror moments of cinema history would be vastly inferior if they were robbed of their distinctive score. Almost all the horror franchises that have dozens of iterations and stand the test of time feature a single central piece of music that serves as their theme song....

Licensed games have a peculiar relationship with not only video games as a medium, but also the people that play them. On one hand, they are the source of many cases of nostalgia. If a child grew up appreciating a particular work in pop culture in the last 40 years, the likeliness of them owning a video game based on said work is rather high. On the other hand,licensed games are infamousfor being their tendency of being promotional products and not being ambitious beyond that....

In January, Microsoft announced its acquisition of Activision Blizzard. The $70 billion USD deal is scheduled to be completed by 2023, and shook the gaming world with figures from every corner expressing opinions on matters likepotentially Xbox-exclusive Activision games. Business transactions of this size will inevitably be scrutinized by government actors, and some US politicians are looking at the deal with skepticism. Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren are among the most prominentvoices in Congress speaking about Activision Blizzard’s acquisition by Microsoft....

There have been many titles that have been inspired by Nintendo’s seminal seriesThe Legend of Zeldaover the years, so much so that it has almost become a genre in and of itself. With recent games likeTunicwearing theirZeldainspiration on their sleeves, fans of Link and his many video game outings have a lot of additional content to experience through similar titles. However, there are some games withZeldaties that are a little less apparent, like Snoozy Kazoo’s vegetable-based adventureTurnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion....

Around the time of its release,Cyberpunk 2077was discarded by many gamers as a massive failure for failing to meet their expectations, as well as the game’s poor performance on consoles. Ultimately, it turned out to be a satisfying open-world experience with captivating storylines, some of which have left players with plenty of unanswered questions. RELATED:10 Unresolved Mysteries & Plot Holes Left Hanging In Cyberpunk 2077 Although the writing inCyberpunk 2077is right up there withsome of the best recent stories in the industry, there were a few missteps made in that department, too....

Knights are individuals who have been granted a title by royalty. There are many such armored warriors in theDark Soulsseries and they can be found all across the games' worlds. Most have earned their rank through combat achievements, physical might, andfaithful duty to their respective lords. RELATED:Dark Souls 3: 10 Underrated Items (That Are Actually Very Useful) Most are outfitted with heavy armor and finely crafted weapons, some of which can be looted from their remains after they are defeated by the player....

Unlike other fighting games at the time, Midway’sMortal Kombatmade a mark for its motion capture actors and rather liberal use of blood and gore in its gameplay. As a result,Mortal Kombatdiffered greatly from other fighting game hits such as flashyStreet Fighter. RELATED:10 Gaming Franchises you may Complete (In Less Time Than Assassin’s Creed Valhalla) NetherRealm’s recentMortal Kombat 11proves that theMKfranchise has come a long way since its 2D graphics days....

The Xbox Series X launched with quite a few games built specifically for the system in mind, allowing them to take advantage of things like ray-tracing and 120 frames per second. However, there were many other, older Xbox games that weren’t necessarily built specifically for theXbox Series X. Instead these games received updates that better optimized them for the new console, allowing them to take advantage of some of its next-generation features....

Gamers who missed out on an amazing deal during Amazon’s Prime Day sale this past July are getting a second chance. For the first time ever, the retail giant is offering similar savings during an event they’re calling theAmazon Early Access Sale. Taking place midweek on October 11th and 12th, players will have the opportunity to receive massive discounts on all sorts of products. RELATED:Amazon Prime Early Access Sale: Amazon Device Deals Are Live!...

The following contains spoilers for Episode 10 of Ascendance of a Bookworm Season 3, “Blessing,” now streaming onCrunchyroll. It’s the final episode of Season 3, and Myne’s clash with the High Priest and the cruel Count Bindewald is about to come to an end. However, not everything will be able to be resolved neatly, meaning Myne is now forced to make a choice that will change her life forever. Season 3 marks an end to another chapter in Myne’s life, and the beginning of a new one....

With the sheer number ofAssassin’s Creed Ragnarokrumors and high-profile corroborations of its existence, it would be incredibly surprising if it were not the next entry in the long-running franchise. Some details could be wrong, the subtitle is still just guesswork, but at the end of the day, everyone’s expecting Viking Assassins. Therein lies the curious detail, however, not only of the seemingly contradictory nature but of the possibility of their existence inAssassin’s Creed Ragnarok....

Throughout the past 15 years,Assassin’s Creedhas expanded its universe through new mediums like movies, comics, social games, and even an upcoming television show, all exploring every corner of the ongoing struggle between Assassins and Templars. A common thread among these off-shoot projects is the inclusion of unique and exciting Assassins that can live up to the heroism of iconic series heroes like Altair and Ezio from the mainline games. Two off-shoot Assassins, Qulan Gal and Nergui of the Mongolian Brotherhood, were some of the best heroes theAssassin’s Creeduniverse has to offer, and it would be a shame not to have these two characters star in their own game....

LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Sagais the ultimateLEGO Star Warsexperience, compiling all nine of the franchise’s main entry films into one big adventure. The ambition behindLEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Sagahas fans playing as their favorite characters and ships, exploring their favorite worlds, and reliving the film in a galaxy-spanning adventure, complete with jokes in classicLEGOstyle. Related:Funniest Moments In Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga The Skywalker Sagahas been in the works for a long time....