https://www.cbr.com Covering comics, movies, TV like no other in the world. CBR.com is all you need! Fri, 22 Sep 2023 22:30:16 GMT en-US hourly 60 The Super Nintendo Entertainment System, or the SNES, was an incredibly successful console for Nintendo that helped cement its dominance in the early years of the market. It was the home to some of the most famous and best-selling games and franchises of all time, like Super Mario World, F-Zero, and Super Metroid.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 22:30:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/rare-snes-games-ranked-prices/ Nintendo has been a legendary name in the video game industry for generations, whether it's through their cutting-edge gaming consoles or their multitude of successful first-party franchises. Nintendo is a game developer that's constantly looking toward the future, but it has also never forgotten its past. Nintendo loves to put older classics back in the spotlight with next-gen ports.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 20:15:21 GMT https://www.cbr.com/nintendo-ds-games-hard-to-remake/ Fans praise the The Legend of Zelda series for its sprawling dungeons with interesting puzzling elements, and the game's Water Temples are often at the forefront. Water dungeons tend to be the most difficult in each game, due to the mechanics often associated with water-based puzzles in Zelda.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 18:20:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/legend-of-zelda-all-water-temples-dungeons-ranked/ Larian Studios smashed all expectations with their August 2023 release of Baldur's Gate 3, with gamers coming in their droves to try out this D&D-inspired masterpiece. In fact, Baldur's Gate 3 is literally based on the Dungeons & Dragons tabletop role-playing system, integrating familiar classes, races, monsters, items, spells and much more into a huge gaming experience.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 17:00:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/baldurs-gate-3-best-dungeons-and-dragons-monsters/ The dragon of the most iconic creatures in all of fantasy, and half of Dungeons & Dragons' namesake. As a result, it's no surprise that dragons remain some of D&D's deadliest creatures. Every dragon is an epic, powerful creature with immense physical strength, elemental breath, and often magical prowess to boot.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 16:00:23 GMT https://www.cbr.com/strongest-types-of-dragons-dungeons-dragons/ The competitive Pokémon scene has become increasingly nuanced since the original Game Boy days, and the concept of hazard moves has become a staple in this format. Whether it's players setting up entry hazards to set the tone of battle or using moves to clear them, hazard-focused abilities can indirectly determine a match.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 14:50:22 GMT https://www.cbr.com/pokemon-games-best-hazard-moves-ranked/ Baldur's Gate 3 is not only one of the best games of the year but also one of the best games of all time. It gives the player the freedom to role-play and experiment with a real sense of freedom and immersion. The number of available spells is a great example of this freedom, but for new players, it can also be a little overwhelming.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 14:00:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/baldurs-gate-3-best-early-game-spells/ In the short time since its release, Disney's Lorcana has taken game stores and players by storm. With only a single set under its belt so far, there will never be a better time for players to familiarize themselves with Lorcana and its mechanics. Like all living or collectible card games, the complexity Lorcana has to offer is only going to increase with time.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 12:30:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/lorcana-mechanics-mtg-pokemon-yugioh/ Dozens of Dragon Ball fighting games have dominated the market and helped make its star, Goku, a major gaming icon. There are still plenty of established fighting franchises like Mortal Kombat and Street Fighter, but there’s also been a healthy push towards anime-inspired fighting games that highlight series like One Piece and Dragon Ball.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 12:30:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/goku-dbz-fighting-games-wishlist/ Marvel superheroes are popular figures in all kinds of video games, and fighting games are no exception. Though Capcom games like Marvel Vs. Capcom are the most well-known, other fighting games such as X-Men: Next Dimension and Marvel Nemesis: Rise of the Imperfects have all featured iconic Marvel characters. With their unique powers and abilities, Marvel superheroes are perfect for filling a wide range of fighting-game archetypes.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 20:15:22 GMT https://www.cbr.com/marvel-comics-best-heroes-fighting-games-wishlist/ In recent years, gaming has become known for a ton of standout open-world games that are both gorgeous and gripping. Players openly admit to spending hundreds of hours at times roaming these open worlds, sometimes even after all the quests have been completed, looking for secrets, taking in the environment, or messing around with mods.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 20:04:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/beautiful-open-world-games/ Video gaming is known as a time sink of a hobby. Even short video games typically last several times as long as the average movie. However, one genre is known above all others for how long its games can last. Role-playing games are notorious and beloved for their vast main stories and wealth of side content.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 18:20:21 GMT https://www.cbr.com/rpgs-longest-most-time-consuming-ranked/ Marvel Snap keeps expanding its catalog and players love it. This digital collecting game went through an OTA update on September 14th in order to maintain the game's balance. However, there are still some overpowered cards around that really grind the players' gears, especially because they don't reflect the source material.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 17:00:21 GMT https://www.cbr.com/strong-marvel-snap-cards-vs-comic-characters/ After 27 years of the franchise's run and over 1,000 unique Pokémon species available in the main games, the collective movepool available for these creatures has been fleshed out with many powerful attacks to use in competitive formats. Each mainline installment to the video game series introduces new moves to shake up both story playthroughs and the metagame.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 14:51:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/pokemon-games-best-attacks-ranked/ While longtime fans of the franchise are hoping Konami brings the games out of dormancy, the Netflix Castlevania series has helped keep excitement for this world alive and thriving thanks to its intriguing continuity. Animated by the talented Austin, Texas-based outfit Powerhouse Animation Studios, this TV series combined elements from the video game canon and original storytelling to feel like the best of both worlds.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 14:11:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/castlevania-most-important-lore-for-new-viewers/ As the gaming industry becomes more narrative-focused, players flock to story-heavy AAA games like The Last of Us. These games are enriching and immersive, with captivating characters, plot points, and themes. For players who want to further bridge the gap between literature and gaming, interactive narrative games like the Life Is Strange series offer a unique way to experience meaningful and mind-bending stories.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 14:00:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-interactive-narrative-games/ Baldur's Gate 3 adapts Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition's character creation and combat well to a video game RPG. Not every D&D 5e option is available in BG3, but the most crucial and core features are there. This extends to many of D&D 5e's feats, used to improve a character's capabilities every four class levels.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 12:30:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/bg3-rpg-dnd-best-feats/ It used to be common for video games to have a set ending, or a point where there isn't anything else for players to accomplish. With the ever-increasing popularity of live service games, as well as DLC drops and the inclusion of fanmade mods, many games can now go on well past their pre-defined "end." Gamers are more concerned with getting the most out of their purchases and usually equate higher hours of playtime with a higher quality gaming experience overall.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 20:16:21 GMT https://www.cbr.com/games-with-no-endings/ The Soulslike genre has flourished since its inception in the late 2000s. The genre is named for FromSoftware's Demon's Souls and Dark Souls titles and describes games that evoke their gameplay. Most Soulslikes are third-person action-RPGs with punishing difficulty, a melee combat focus, and certain design conventions.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 18:50:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/lies-of-p-great-soulslikes-not-fromsoftware/ Video game storytelling has come leaps and bounds in recent decades. Some titles, like The Last of Us and Red Dead Redemption II, have reached a level of prestige and acclaim with their storytelling that rivals the best output of other mediums. These games largely take themselves deadly seriously, with a dark tone and realistic story. However, this isn't the only way to make a game that can touch players.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 18:20:21 GMT https://www.cbr.com/video-games-best-most-ridiculous-stories/ Since its 2020 release, Genshin Impact has been one of the most impactful and immersive gacha games available for play across mobile, PC, and PlayStation. Genshin has been updated consistently every six weeks, offering new stories, character banners, events, rewards, and map expansions for players with each expansion.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 17:00:21 GMT https://www.cbr.com/genshin-impact-rpg-fontaine-biggest-changes/ To understand what makes a video game truly great, one must consider everything that goes into the best games to make them stand out. Exceptional gameplay gets players into the thick of the action. Graphics, artwork, and voice acting help to keep them immersed. Yet, it is through storytelling and the general writing of a game that provides real, meaningful direction.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 16:01:21 GMT https://www.cbr.com/greatest-written-must-play-games/ Every gamer has a story of sitting down with a couch co-op game and playing with friends for hours, and many players bond with their partner through a co-op experience. Co-op games can make a good game even better, but they can also ruin a game that isn't designed for co-op. While there are countless games that have been improved by co-op, there are just as many that have been ruined by unnecessary co-op.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 14:50:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/co-op-games-better-as-single-player/ The concept of debuffs in RPGs is practically a staple among several franchises and for Pokémon games, it can mean a variety of things depending on the move in question. And with over 1,000 unique species after the releases of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet for the Nintendo Switch, the combinations of movesets have become even more in-depth.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 14:00:23 GMT https://www.cbr.com/pokemon-games-most-powerful-debuffs-ranked/ Game controller designs have converged in recent years. Every mainstream gamepad includes two sticks, two pairs of triggers and bumpers, letter buttons, a D-pad, and some variation of motion or touch control. Games have similarly adapted, to the point the text "press X to interact" is in almost every game tutorial. The more that control systems become homogenized, the more odd control schemes stand out.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 00:15:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/video-games-strange-controls/ Final Fantasy XIV originally launched in late September 2010, and though its initial release was rocky, it's been built up into one of the most successful and critically-acclaimed MMORPGs on the market. From the main questline to the many varied sidequests, events and challenges that make up Eorzea's world, there's no shortage of content for players to get lost in, and developers are constantly adding more.

]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2023 22:31:30 GMT https://www.cbr.com/final-fantasy-xiv-great-mmo-new-players/ The Marvel Universe has a rich array of villains to form narratives around. With complex origin stories, impressive powers, and carefully designed costumes, many of these antagonists have stood the test of time because they are so compelling on the page. However, what may work in the medium of comics might not always translate to other platforms.

]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2023 20:15:49 GMT https://www.cbr.com/marvel-best-villains-fighting-games-wishlist/ It's not always easy to put together the perfect Pokémon team. It's ideal to create a team that contains Pokémon of varying types in order to protect them against a multitude of enemies, but doesn't lose the opportunity to dish out super effective attacks. With many Pokémon falling under more than one type, these combinations can make Pokémon vulnerable to more types than expected.

]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2023 19:31:39 GMT https://www.cbr.com/pokemon-fewest-type-weaknesses/ Nintendo continues to prove itself as one of the most exciting developers in the gaming industry through innovative new titles and popular intellectual properties like Super Mario. Super Mario is still Nintendo’s strongest franchise but they’ve used the opportunity that created to expand upon the public’s perception of what a Super Mario game looks like. It will continue this trend in its new releases throughout 2024.

]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2023 18:20:37 GMT https://www.cbr.com/every-new-mario-game-nintendo-switch-2023-2024/ Sorcerers are one of Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition's hardest classes to build. Their limited spells known, class features, and Metamagic force a sorcerer player to choose one role they want to excel in. The class is one of D&D 5e's least versatile sorcerers, made up for with its ability to specialize.

]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2023 17:50:38 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-dd-sorcerer-multiclass-combos/ September represented one of the best months in gaming during an already great month. Bethesda released their smash hit Starfield and other companies coming through with amazing games as well. As fans enter the fall, they shouldn't expect game releases to cool off at all.

]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2023 16:00:32 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-new-upcoming-video-games/ MK1 picks up where Mortal Kombat 11 left off, exploring Liu Kang’s new timeline and the aftermath of his deception. While the God of Fire claims that this new timeline is the only one, it’s clear that he was aware of other timelines and the evil forces potentially therein. Now in a quest to protect this and all other timelines from evil, the Lord of Time carefully resurrected and reformed klassic Mortal Kombat fighters.

]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2023 14:50:26 GMT https://www.cbr.com/mortal-kombat-classic-fighters-return-mk1/ Although Critical Role has far higher production values than most tables and an experienced cast of voice actors playing, it's a Dungeons & Dragons game at heart. Character-building is a vital part of the game that affects a player's experience for years to come. While every Critical Role character is memorable and likable, some stand out in terms of power.

]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2023 14:00:22 GMT https://www.cbr.com/critical-role-strongest-player-characters/ Like most Dungeons & Dragons games, Critical Role is about the player characters first and foremost. Vox Machina, The Mighty Nein, and Hell's Bells are all stuffed with epic heroes for the fan to root for. However, they need somebody else to stand against. This is where Critical Role's many villains come in, all originally played by DM Matthew Mercer.

]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2023 12:31:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/critical-role-dungeons-and-dragons-best-villains-ranked/ While the competitive metagame for the Pokémon franchise is constantly tweaked with each generation, several stat-buffing moves are consistently reliable in battle. With over 1,000 unique species that carry unique Type combinations, there are always plenty of creatures to make use of these moves in a variety of situations.

]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2023 00:16:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/strongest-buffs-pokemon-ranked/ With a roster that has now spilled over the one-thousand mark, Pokémon is teeming with variety across 18 types with even more type combinations, and each species takes inspiration from unique creatures, concepts, or folklore. Every type naturally has its standout Pokémon and plenty that fade into obscurity, but many Pocket Monsters look much tougher or more imposing than they actually are.

]]> Mon, 18 Sep 2023 23:30:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/weak-pokemon-look-scary/ There’s a strong sense of satisfaction that occurs whenever a gamer takes down a video game’s final challenge and watches the credits roll. This sense of accomplishment is incredible, but there are plenty of video games where the end credits mark the definitive finish to this experience and mean that it’s time to try out another game. However, there’s been a strong push towards “New Game Plus” modes that offer attractive extra content. This special feature incentivizes repeated playthroughs and can significantly change the experience.

]]> Mon, 18 Sep 2023 22:16:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-new-game-plus-modes/ The wonderful world of Pokémon is full of variety, especially now that the roster is well over 1000 strong. Across 18 types and a plethora of type combinations within that, nine generations of Pokémon have produced species of all shapes and sizes. Each Pokémon has a unique personality and attributes, often taking on various real-world inspirations. Strength and power are held in high regard when it comes to Pokémon battling, but players and trainers alike would do well to remember power doesn't always come from the largest or most imposing species.

]]> Mon, 18 Sep 2023 20:15:22 GMT https://www.cbr.com/strong-cute-pokemon/ Tabletop games have directly or indirectly inspired nearly every video game ever made. Many video gaming conventions, designs, and even mechanics draw from the ways humans have been playing games for thousands of years. However, Dungeons & Dragons has had an outsized impact on the video games industry by kickstarting the roleplaying game genre.

]]> Mon, 18 Sep 2023 18:20:33 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-dnd-inspired-video-games/ Since the dawn of time, humans have been fascinated with fear. From cautionary tales to telling ghost stories, fear provokes a primal thrill. Horror may not be for everyone, but when done well, the sensation of being terrified can leave a lasting and oddly satisfying impression on a person. Horror games provide players with an experience almost as terrifying as being there in person, which leads fans to search from game to game for the most breathtaking scares.

]]> Mon, 18 Sep 2023 14:50:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/scariest-video-games-of-all-time/ Critical Role's core cast of Dungeons & Dragons characters, alongside the veteran voice actors portraying them, are well-loved by most show fans. Even the most contentious characters tend to have sizable fanbases. However, these aren't the only heroes in Critical Role's campaigns. The series has a proud history of guest stars, and many are friends or colleagues of the cast.

]]> Mon, 18 Sep 2023 14:00:22 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-critical-role-cameos/ The NES has some of the most popular and beloved games of all time. The Legend of Zelda, Batman, Mega Man, and more all made their debuts on Nintendo's flagship console. But there are so many games that deserve way more credit than they get. The NES has plenty of titles that offer amazing gameplay experiences across a variety of genres.

]]> Mon, 18 Sep 2023 12:30:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/nes-most-underrated-games/ Debuting in 1986 on the NES, Konami's Castlevania is one of gaming's longest-running and most celebrated series. Featuring hordes of gruesome ghouls and monsters led by the evil Count Dracula, the Castlevania series has spanned numerous consoles over the decades, each with its own unique entry for fans to enjoy.

]]> Sun, 17 Sep 2023 22:30:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/greatest-castlevania-games-ranked/ Games today thrive on variety, and with so much competition in the market, developers need to prove their games are different from the thousands of others out there and thus worth a player purchasing. There are many ways to accomplish this, from art direction to mechanics to genre, but one way to make a game stand out is through its weapons.

]]> Sun, 17 Sep 2023 20:55:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/games-most-weapon-choices-ranked/ FromSoftware pioneered its Souls-like subgenre, with the PS4 exclusive Bloodborne using the formula to emphasize high-octane combat through its diverse weapon types. This gothic-horror action RPG incentivizes and rewards smart and relentless aggression, with defense largely reserved for dodging and parrying.

]]> Sun, 17 Sep 2023 16:31:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/bloodborne-best-weapons-ranked/ For the last three years, Genshin Impact's name has been on the lips of the gaming community, and for good reason. Although Genshin Impact is, at heart, a gacha game, it has broken new ground by challenging how gaming studios view open-world games with its ongoing storyline. Genshin is much more than just a gacha game focused on collecting characters — it has interesting lore, a detailed ongoing plot, and rapid updates that keep players engaged well beyond its initial appeal.

]]> Sun, 17 Sep 2023 15:20:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/genshin-impact-best-parts-sumeru-expansion/ Dungeons and Dragons has existed for nearly 50 years. In that time, it has introduced a ton of inventive and incredible settings for players to explore. With so much content available for a Dungeons and Dragons campaign, it can be overwhelming to decide on a setting. Every game of D&D needs an exciting world to explore after all. Many DMs can create their own world from scratch, but D&D provides many unique settings to play in as well.

]]> Sun, 17 Sep 2023 14:50:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/dnd-game-settings-ranked/ During the Super Nintendo Entertainment System's era (or SNES), the role-playing game became popular, introducing rich stories and opening up a world of possibilities in video games. Games weren't just about high scores and jumping on Koopas, anymore — they could tell intricate stories.

]]> Sun, 17 Sep 2023 13:15:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/snes-nintendo-best-story-games/ Gamers love a challenge, but there is a fine line between providing a challenging experience and creating a frustratingly hard one. A game should be difficult enough to feel rewarding but not so hard that it feels impossible.

]]> Sat, 16 Sep 2023 22:10:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/hard-video-games-more-fun-when-cheating/ The druid is one of the many iconic classes in Dungeons & Dragons. Capable of assuming the forms of various animals, druids draw their power from the environment to cast a myriad of spells. Their subclasses are the druid Circles, representing different aspects of the natural world and different ways of interfacing with them.

]]> Sat, 16 Sep 2023 19:31:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/dungeons-dragons-best-druidic-circles-ranked/ For many Animal Crossing: New Horizon players, maintaining an island filled with cute and popular villagers is part of the fun. Players will even go as far as to "hunt" for villagers, which entails the player saving up their Nook Miles and spending them on as many Nook Miles Tickets as they can get to visit other islands. This will allow them to find villagers to meet and ask them to move to their island.

]]> Sat, 16 Sep 2023 16:31:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/most-unpopular-animal-crossing-villagers/ Long before he fought Bowser, the first foe that Mario fought was the angry ape Donkey Kong. This legendary battle between man and beast resulted in one of the greatest arcade games of all time, not to mention a fun Nintendo subseries in the form of Mario vs. Donkey Kong. Now, the first game in that series is being remade for the Nintendo Switch.

]]> Sat, 16 Sep 2023 15:20:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/mario-vs-donkey-kong-games-ranked/ Making its grand debut in 1996, the Pokémon franchise exploded in popularity to become a cultural phenomenon that rivals even Mario. Starting out as a pair of games on the humble Game Boy, Pokémon has expanded into TV shows, movies, toys, and trading card games. But no matter where the franchise goes, its core will always be video games.

]]> Sat, 16 Sep 2023 14:50:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/pokemon-best-games-ranked/ The Xbox series of consoles is home to some of the highest-regarded video games of all time, from the legendary Halo series to the iconic Gears of War games. Since the original Xbox debuted in 2001, it has been a mainstay of gaming culture. A key part of the Xbox consoles' success is its top-of-the-line exclusive titles that are playable on the Xbox but are not available on the mainline Sony or Nintendo consoles.

]]> Sat, 16 Sep 2023 13:15:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/xbox-exclusive-games-playstation-switch-wishlist/ Resident Evil has dominated the world of survival horror since the first game was released in 1996. Resident Evil is often credited as the franchise that popularized the genre, and for good reason. Over the last several years, Resident Evil (RE) has seen a massive spike in its fandom thanks to the monumental success of Resident Evil 7 and 8, as well as the string of remakes.

]]> Fri, 15 Sep 2023 22:31:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/resident-evil-most-important-gaming-lore-new-players/ Dead by Daylight is a co-op horror game that allows a group of survivors to face off against a killer trying to keep them from leaving. Over the years, Dead by Daylight (DBD) has partnered with many franchises to bring iconic crossovers to the game. Most of these crossovers are recognizable horror franchises like Scream, Resident Evil, Silent Hill, and Halloween.

]]> Fri, 15 Sep 2023 18:20:22 GMT https://www.cbr.com/every-dbd-aot-skin-ranked/ Nintendo has had many classic consoles with just as many great games, though some hardware is more overlooked than others. In the case of the Nintendo 64, most recall the first-party titles that defined the system. While games such as Super Mario 64 and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time were timeless, there were several other fantastic titles, some of which were from different companies.

]]> Fri, 15 Sep 2023 17:10:21 GMT https://www.cbr.com/n64-most-underrated-games-ranked/ Nintendo is one of the biggest first-party video game developers, dominating and innovating the industry for decades. Nintendo's home consoles, like the Nintendo 64, Wii, and Switch, frequently receive the most attention. Still, Nintendo also pushed forward handheld gaming with their groundbreaking Game Boy and Nintendo DS portable consoles.

]]> Fri, 15 Sep 2023 15:20:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/retro-greatest-gba-games-not-playable/ In 2016, Behaviour Interactive released Dead by Daylight, an indie game that featured unique cooperative gameplay. On the surface, Dead by Daylight (DBD) is a simple game with simple mechanics. A team of four survivors attempt to evade the killer long enough to repair five generators, open the exit gates, and escape.

]]> Fri, 15 Sep 2023 13:15:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/dead-by-daylight-best-licensed-chapters/ Red vs. Blue is an unconventional piece of internet history. As a machinima web series made primarily in the Halo video game franchise, there are few pieces of entertainment like it. Ever since 2003, Red vs. Blue has delighted and thrilled fans, with hundreds of episodes spanning eighteen seasons and counting.

]]> Thu, 14 Sep 2023 22:30:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/halo-greatest-red-vs-blue-episodes-ranked/ Shown most famously in 2008's Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe, Mortal Kombat has had a long history of crossing over with characters from DC Comics. NetherRealm Studios has also developed the Injustice series of DC fighting games, and several of their Mortal Kombat characters have appeared in them as DLC. DC characters have also appeared in Mortal Kombat games, with Peacemaker set to appear in the upcoming Mortal Kombat 1.

]]> Thu, 14 Sep 2023 20:16:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/mk1-characters-who-need-dc-skins/ Dungeons & Dragons is filled with countless monsters that a Dungeon Master can include in a given campaign. More monsters are added in almost every new D&D setting, giving DMs even more options to throw at their players. The monsters included in a campaign help set the tone and can also work to establish a specific location with the world. Some monsters can be found just about anywhere, but others are extremely specialized for certain environments.

]]> Thu, 14 Sep 2023 19:30:21 GMT https://www.cbr.com/most-powerful-strongest-water-aquatic-monsters-dungeons-dragons/ Gaming these days is more often than not about immersion. No matter the genre, players want to escape into a new world through their screens, go on fantastical adventures, create their own story, and meet new companions. Sometimes, the companions they meet aren't always like them, and they might find themselves adventuring not with a partner, but a pet.

]]> Thu, 14 Sep 2023 18:21:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/cutest-video-game-pets-ranked/ The PlayStation 3 had many great games throughout its history. Two console generations have passed since, but the PS3 PlayStation Network is still active as of 2023. As it was the first console to feature the PlayStation Network, the PS3 was the first PlayStation to use digital distribution for its games. There are still many quality games on the PSN.

]]> Thu, 14 Sep 2023 17:10:23 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-ps3-games-still-on-psn/ Magic: The Gathering has many evergreen mechanics that reappear in every set. Flying creatures, counterspells, drawing additional cards, and more will never not be a core part of Magic: The Gathering. However, every set also has its own mechanics that give its decks a unique playstyle.

]]> Thu, 14 Sep 2023 15:20:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/mtg-returning-mechanics/ The first part of Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC is finally here, and players have been getting stuck into The Teal Mask in droves. The Teal Mask takes the player on a school trip outside Paldea to the land of Kitakami, a seemingly peaceful place with plenty of mountains and lush greenery teeming with lots of Pokémon not previously seen in Paldea.

]]> Thu, 14 Sep 2023 14:10:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/pokemon-scarlet-violet-teal-mask-dlc-new-species/ Though it may have started rocky due to how expensive they were at launch, the PlayStation 3 developed into a solid gaming platform filled with great stories. The console's library only got stronger with time, padding it out with memorable experiences spanning a variety of unique genres.

]]> Thu, 14 Sep 2023 13:15:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/playstation-3-games-best-stories-ranked/ The fighting genre represents a major sect of the competitive gaming industry and Mortal Kombat forever changed its scope upon its release in '92. Mortal Kombat's violent and blood-soaked gameplay initially caused controversy on Nintendo's 16-bit SNES, but it still found success and celebrated multiple sequels on the console.

]]> Wed, 13 Sep 2023 22:30:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/super-nintendo-best-fighting-games-not-mortal-kombat/ Magic: The Gathering has begun reprinting older cards alongside its Standard-legal sets. These additions, such as Strixhaven: Mystical Archive, bring back iconic spells in a distinctive art style without making them playable in standard. Wilds of Eldraine: Enchanting Tales is the latest version of this initiative.

]]> Wed, 13 Sep 2023 20:16:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/magic-the-gathering-wilds-of-eldraine-best-enchanting-tales-cards/ Pokémon has gradually evolved from a unique Game Boy RPG to the highest-grossing multimedia franchise of all-time. Pokémon releases continue to dominate the gaming industry, whether they're mainline titles or more inventive spin-offs. However, Pokémon has found just as much success with its anime, manga, and Trading Card Game. The Pokémon TCG started in '96 and has become one of the franchise's biggest pillars.

]]> Wed, 13 Sep 2023 19:30:21 GMT https://www.cbr.com/pokemon-tcg-scarlet-violet-paradox-rift-set/ Loki has proven to be a menace since his introduction as the Season Pass card of the Loki For All Time season in Marvel Snap. Loki is a 3-Cost 5-Power card with the On Reveal ability that replaces the player's hand with cards from the opponent's starting deck, with -1 Cost. Players have made card generation and cost reduction work hand-in-hand. This has helped cards like The Collector, Quinjet, and Agent Coulson find a new rich vein in the current Marvel Snap meta.

]]> Wed, 13 Sep 2023 18:20:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/marvel-snap-best-loki-counter-cards/ The Nintendo Entertainment System is one of the most famous video game systems of all time. Home to classic titles like The Legend of Zelda, Super Mario Bros., and Metroid​​​​​​, the NES helped establish Nintendo as one of the leading names in gaming. However, a different version of the platform was originally released in Japan as the Famicom (Family Computer), and many of that system's games never made it across the Pacific.

]]> Wed, 13 Sep 2023 17:10:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/famicom-best-games-nintendo-never-released-america/ Violence isn't a new concept in gaming. Since video games first hit the arcade, players were always engaged in violence, whether shooting down alien spaceships or dodging barrels thrown by an angry gorilla. However, the levels of violence and realism in games have reached astronomical new heights since then. Despite pushback from parents and politicians over the years, video games are even more violent today than ever.

]]> Wed, 13 Sep 2023 15:53:32 GMT https://www.cbr.com/most-violent-gaming-franchises-ever/ Nintendo has been the dominant force in handheld gaming since the original Game Boy, with the Game Boy Advance being a high point in this market. The portable console paved the way for many beloved classics with memorable stories. Unsurprisingly, many of these games fall under the RPG umbrella, as it was the most story-focused genre on the system.

]]> Wed, 13 Sep 2023 14:10:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/game-boy-advance-nintendo-games-best-stories-ranked/ The gaming market is full of free-to-play titles, but they're a mixed bag in quality. Plenty of them are barely worth wasting time trying them. Here and there, however, fans find truly excellent games that don't cost a penny.

]]> Wed, 13 Sep 2023 13:15:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-multiplayer-free-to-play-games/ On top of making blockbuster movies, Disney has also released tons of excellent video games. Disney first entered the gaming market back in 1981 when it released Mickey Mouse for Nintendo's popular Game & Watch series. Since then, the company has released video games on everything from the Atari 2600 to the SEGA Dreamcast, Xbox 360, and more.

]]> Tue, 12 Sep 2023 23:30:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-playable-disney-video-games/ Not everyone can devote a lot of time to learning how to play video games, and that's okay. It can feel overwhelming to figure out where to start within the extensive library of beloved games released throughout the years. Games with complicated mechanics and advanced control schemes can sometimes deter new gamers from taking the plunge.

]]> Tue, 12 Sep 2023 22:30:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-pick-up-play-games/ There are currently well over 200 cards in Marvel Snap, with many fan-favorite Marvel characters being represented through artistic variants with various stat-lines, animations and abilities. New cards are even being added every month through seasons, albeit at a much slower pace now that Marvel Snap is well-established and truly in its groove.

]]> Tue, 12 Sep 2023 21:30:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/marvel-snap-spider-man-cards/ Star Trek has been around for over five decades and while there have been years-long breaks, the series has stuck around ever since Kirk met Spock. Over the years, fans have enjoyed dozens of Star Trek games, from first-person shooters to strategy games and, more recently, mobile games.

]]> Tue, 12 Sep 2023 20:45:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-star-trek-games-ranked-metacritic/ Video gaming is a fast-moving industry with new releases coming almost constantly. Most long-running franchises like Call of Duty or Assassin's Creed see new titles as frequently as possible, sometimes as often as once a year. It's far rarer for a video game series to lie dormant and then resurrect years later.

]]> Tue, 12 Sep 2023 20:15:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/gaming-franchises-over-decade-between-games/ Breath of the Wild's version of Hyrule, and Tears of the Kingdom's by extension, is essentially a love letter to the Zelda series. As such, every part of its world, from the characters to the locations where they live, are inspired by the classic games in Zelda's history. Wind Waker is one such classic game that has a big impact on the world of Hyrule seen in both BOTW and TOTK.

]]> Tue, 12 Sep 2023 18:20:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/zelda-surprise-wind-waker-references-tears-of-the-kingdom/ Sony's original Playstation was full of story-driven games. Square Enix, Capcom, and Konami were just a few of the heavy-hitters when it came to great stories. The PlayStation was Sony's first console, and it had plenty of games to make it a highly regarded system. JRPGs and action-adventure games were plentiful on the PlayStation, and many of them had great stories.

]]> Tue, 12 Sep 2023 17:10:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/video-games-ps1-best-stories-ranked/ Video games offer more freedom and choice than any other medium due to their unique interactivity. However, that doesn't mean players have total control over what happens, even in gameplay. Some video games relegate cruel choices or painful moments to cutscenes, but others force the player to take an active hand in them.

]]> Tue, 12 Sep 2023 15:21:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/video-games-force-players-commit-painful-acts/ Ever since the release and global popularity of Genshin Impact, mobile games — and more specifically, gacha games — have come into the spotlight like never before. A wide audience of players realized that gacha games can be far more than just low-quality cash grabs. Similarly, studios and developers learned just how lucrative live-service games that continually offer new and powerful units can be.

]]> Tue, 12 Sep 2023 14:50:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/highest-grossing-gacha-games/ The PlayStation 2 was a golden generation for Sony's endeavors in the gaming industry, as well as the medium overall, with many critically praised titles boasting excellent stories. This console generation as a whole marked a period where video games were making a greater push to be more complex and cinematic in terms of storytelling, and that approach paid off across various genres.

]]> Tue, 12 Sep 2023 13:15:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/video-games-ps2-stories-best-ranked/ For over 30 years, the Sonic the Hedgehog games left an impression on gamers around the world. In that time span, the series has seen several classic titles. Unfortunately, not all the blue speedster's games have been so cherished. In fact, one would be hard-pressed to find a gaming franchise with such extreme highs and lows as Sonic's.

]]> Mon, 11 Sep 2023 19:30:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/most-underwhelming-sonic-games-ranked/ Legendary Pokémon are some of the most powerful monsters in the franchise. They usually carry higher base stat totals, more powerful moves, and more defined lore than the average Pokémon. However, every generation contains at least one legendary that's surprisingly weaker than even the most typical Pokémon in the wild.

]]> Mon, 11 Sep 2023 17:16:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/weakest-legendary-pokemon-ranked/ Final Fantasy is one of the most popular RPG franchises of all time. The iconic series usually makes a strong showing on every system, and the Game Boy Advance was no exception. Despite Final Fantasy putting some of its most beloved titles on the classic Nintendo handheld, it was far from the only game in town.

]]> Mon, 11 Sep 2023 15:20:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-gpa-rpgs-besides-ff/ When it comes to Dungeons & Dragons, some of the most iconic spells that players can cast are those that reliably deal significant amounts of damage. Spells like Fireball and Magic Missile are iconic in D&D, as they allow spellcasters to easily contribute serious damage in combat.

]]> Mon, 11 Sep 2023 14:50:21 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-highest-damaging-spells-dungeons-dragons/ Character customization in video games has become a highly sought-after feature, as the desire to have a personalized playing experience continues to grow among members of the gaming community. While many modern games allow characters to be customized in a variety of ways, one of the best methods for kick-starting that customization is by providing players with an extensive character creation system that allows them to create a character that is unique to them.

]]> Mon, 11 Sep 2023 13:15:22 GMT https://www.cbr.com/video-games-player-customization-with-most-options/ The Legend of Zelda is a series that is all about capturing the wonder of exploration. Many times, that sense of exploration centers around a vast open world or mysterious dungeon, while other times it's more about exploring the range of emotions felt by the series' iconic cast of memorable characters. Throughout the years, that exploration has led players to discover some of the most unforgettable scenes in gaming history.

]]> Sun, 10 Sep 2023 20:15:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/tloz-best-scenes-ranked/ For those who want to take their Pokémon journeys to the next level, the Nuzlocke challenge is a permadeath playthrough wherein a Pokémon that faints is considered "dead" and must be released. This can make the series' challenges even more difficult, though not every Pokémon game is equally difficult to complete.

]]> Sun, 10 Sep 2023 19:30:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/pokemon-games-ranked-nuzlocke-difficulty/ Mortal Kombat has some of the most brutal and seasoned fighters in video games. From martial arts masters to cyborgs, Mortal Kombat is stacked with combatants. One of the more famous fighters in the series is Sub-Zero, an ice magic-wielding ninja. Sub-Zero is one of the toughest fighters in the Mortal Kombat series.

]]> Sun, 10 Sep 2023 18:20:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/mortal-kombat-strongest-anime-characters-weaker-than-subzero/ Nintendo has become notorious for leaving fans wanting more. The Switch Online service is a beautiful thing, but there are key titles missing from its library. The Gamecube, N64, and Wii U had several games that haven't been getting enough love in this current generation. There's no excuse for certain titles being excluded, as games like Chrono Trigger and Diddy Kong Racing are beloved.

]]> Sun, 10 Sep 2023 17:10:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/nintendo-best-games-not-on-switch-no-reason/ The BioShock franchise is well-regarded for its combination of complex, in-depth narratives with exploratory first-person shooter mechanics. The franchise comprises three titles: the original BioShock and BioShock 2 both take place in the underwater city of Rapture, while the third and most recent installment, BioShock Infinite, takes place in Columbia, a flying city high up in the clouds.

]]> Sun, 10 Sep 2023 15:20:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/important-bioshock-lore/ There's plenty to recommend a bard in Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition. The bard class's ability to excel in all aspects of D&D is a perk few other classes can match. Their range of skills, abilities, and spells sets them apart from nearly every other D&D 5e character in terms of versatility.

]]> Sun, 10 Sep 2023 14:50:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/dnd-best-bard-multiclass-combos/ The 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons Player's Handbook gives a decent enough collection of races to choose from for character creation. But after a while, those races just become boring. A party can only have so many elves before they need to spice things up. Thankfully, Dungeons and Dragons has since included a wide variety of playable options once relegated to the Monster Manual.

]]> Sun, 10 Sep 2023 14:11:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/dungeons-and-dragons-best-playable-monster-races/ The first Critical Role campaign features some truly great characters in its main party, from the sulking rogue Vax to the shy and unsure druid Keyleth to the pious and powerful paladin Pike. However, an incredible supporting cast, usually voiced by the game's dungeon master Matt Mercer, helped flesh out these unforgettable personalities.

]]> Sun, 10 Sep 2023 13:15:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/cr1-best-side-characters-ranked/ One of the most appealing features of modern gaming is the ability many titles give players to alternate between different cosmetic looks. This is especially present in superhero games; almost all superheroes have been known to appear in different costumes in both comic books and films.

]]> Sat, 09 Sep 2023 23:30:21 GMT https://www.cbr.com/superhero-games-most-alternate-costumes/ The deep ocean remains the most unexplored place on the planet. It's no wonder, then, that its mysterious allure has captured people's imaginations throughout the ages. Countless books, movies, and other media have been created about the ocean, and video games are certainly no exception.

]]> Sat, 09 Sep 2023 23:26:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/greatest-games-underwater-settings-ranked/