Hogwarts Legacy, rather ironically, didn’t leave as lasting a legacy as one may have expected. That’s not to say it didn’t do well financially or critically, as it exceeded in both respects. Rather, as much as diehard fans thoroughly enjoyed it, Hogwarts Legacy is rarely discussed anymore, at least concerning its strengths and place in the annals of RPG legends. That’s a shame, but it is largely down to its minor and occasionally major flaws that held it back from being the truly exceptional RPG that we all know it can be, were it to get a handful of tweaks....

Square Enix has revealed thatFinal Fantasy XIVis one of its most financially successful releases, and, having spent just under 400 hours in the game, I totally get it. I first started playingFF14almost a decade ago, and have been an on-and-off player ever since. While my 400-hour playtime may sound impressive on the surface, it’s actually considered fairly low-commitment; I’ve wasted far too many hours at the Gold Saucer, and still haven’t even touchedthe latest expansion,Dawntrail....

The quest is still on for the nextBatmanactor in the DCU, but the comics have already delivered a new Batsuit that is an exact match for James Gunn’s newSupermanmovie universe. Whatever fans may think of the decision, the head of DC Studios has made it official:Robert Pattinson won’t be the DCU Batman. Despite its success, it’s obviousThe Batmanis no match forSuperman’s design, tone, or costumes. Thankfullyone comic has shown skeptics exactly what’s needed for the next Batman....

In a newly released promotional clip forHBO Max’sPeacemaker, John Cena’s Christopher Smith does not seem to be a big fan of Jason Momoa’s Aquaman. The minute-and-a-half-long clip has been shared multiple times on social media, but was first aired as part of the San Diego Comic-Con Special Edition, and has since been posted on the series’ official website, peacemakeriscoming.com. A spin-off to James Gunn’sThe Suicide Squad, theHBO MaxseriesPeacemakerwill further explore the story of Cena’s fan-favorite character....

LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Sagais possibly the most exciting game in the entireLEGOseries, and developer Traveller’s Tales has just released a new trailer at Gamescom 2021 Opening Night Live. Unfortunately, this trailer also confirms that the game has been hit by a delay. LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Sagamarks a massive shake-upof theLEGOvideo games formula. The switch to an over-the-shoulder camera angle, in addition to revamped combat systems, is a much-needed change, as theLEGOgames had become a little bit too similar in their gameplay....

If there’s anythingLove Island USAfans love more than watching a couple find love in the villa, it’s spotting editing errors that call the concept of the show into question.Love Island USAseason 7has seen enough twists and turns to inspire a chorus of social media responses, and evenled the show to issue several statements about not bullying the current cast. Love Island USA fans caught continuity errors that have led them to criticize production for lazy editing or manipulating the storyline....

Last week, Wizards of the Coast responded to the staggering frequency with which Field of the Dead was being played inMagic: The Gathering’s Standard format by banning the powerful, zombie-producing land. Thebanning of Field of the Dead in StandardMTGhas forced many players to gravitate towards new decks, and after this weekend, a picture of what cards fans are interested in playing in this new metagame is starting to come increasingly into focus....

As an S-TierMarvel Snapcard, Taskmaster has remained a solid part of the metagame in the past few seasons. However, many newcomers—as well as new owners of this card—can’t figure out the best configuration for him. This is unfortunate, as Taskmaster is an incredibly powerful card. To help resolve that, this guide providesMarvel Snapfans with the complete blueprint forcreating the best Taskmaster deck. This guide will also cover how players can counter Taskmaster as well if they happen to encounter it....

News broke earlier today that the2019Call of Dutygamewill be calledCall of Duty: Modern Warfare, and it will serve as a soft reboot of the franchise. Now, thanks to a report by Kotaku’s Jason Schreier, we have some more information on the upcoming first-person shooter, which is set to be revealed within the next few weeks. According to Schreier,Call of Duty: Modern Warfarewill have “troubling, realistic emotional moments” that the series was known for in the past....

Since its release a month ago, theNintendo Switchhas been hard to find at nearly every retailer in the world. Fortunately, for those looking to pick one up soon, Toys”R”Us has announced that it will have moreNintendo Switchconsoles in stock on Sunday, April 9th. The announcement was made via a Toys”R”Us Twitter representative, who revealed the consoles will be available in store only and inlimited quantities. Additionally, those planning to snag one will only be able to get one per customer....

Nintendo’s newest wave of price increases makes some of the original Switch lineup a lot less affordable, and Wal-Mart’s current deal on theNintendo SwitchOLED might be the last chance for a cheaper price. Earlier this year, Nintendo raised the prices of some Switch 2 products ahead of launch, citing changing market conditions and tariffs. More recently,Nintendo announced increasesfor original Switch systems and some additional accessories, going into effect on August 3....

9-1-1star Oliver Stark reveals that one fan-favorite character won’t be replacing Bobby. It’s in the9-1-1season 8 finale, “Sesimic Shifts”, that a reluctant successor to Captain Bobby Nash (Peter Krause) is teased. The season’s closing installment tackles the question of who will lead the 118 as its new captain, though the hour ends without an official announcement one way. Stark, who plays Evan Buckley, spoke withPrinciple Magazineand revealed why he thinks thatBuck would not want to be the leader of the 118....

With only a few days away fromthe highly-anticipated release of the PlayStation 5, many wonder what this new era in console gaming will bring to the future. Now, PlayStation CEO Jim Ryan recently shared his insights on everything PlayStation in a new interview, specifically on what’s in store for the future of VR. Speaking to The Washington Post, Ryan said that it would probably take a while before VR becomes a “meaningful component of interactive entertainment....