Summary Just like any other part of the entertainment industry, video game marketing is often a complex and expensive beast. While word of mouth is still one of the best forms of video game marketing, bigAAA video game releasescan’t rely on that alone to make their money back, and that’s where trailers, convention appearances, and big announcement livestreams come into play. Big games demand a lot of attention, and though many titles have obviously had successful marketing campaigns,Mortal Kombat 1might end up setting a new precedent, at least for the fighting game genre....

The spread of the novel coronavirus is understandably causing a rise in anxiety the world over. Luckily, video games are there to offer a modicum of catharsis during these difficult times. Embracing this,Mortal Kombatcreator Ed Boon is making the most of his platform on Twitter. The creative director forMortal Kombat 11shared a fun meme today featuring franchise favorite Scorpion. Even Scorpion is doing his part to help inform the public about necessary coronavirus precautions....

Betrayals often sting in both real life and in fiction. Whenever a character sells out another, viewers naturally feel angry. What makes it worse is when they see it coming from a mile away. RELATED:Painfully Obvious Movie Traitors Some faces on TV are clearly untrustworthy, yet other characters depend on them against all logic. This sets the heroes up for failure as a cheap way of generating drama. In essence, the very presence of these turncoats leaves viewers insulted....

AsNetflixcelebrates one year since it got into gaming, the streaming service has announced acquiring developer Spry Fox. They are the brains behind indie hits suchasCozy Grove.Netflix, mainly known for being the platform to binge-watch the latest popular series, has not been in the gaming scene for long but hopes to change that by adding new developers to its roster to aid in creating more original games. The popular streaming service isn’t synonymous at the moment when it comes to cloud-based gaming....

Former Disney animator Tom Bancroft recently shared a video that showcased various early design sketches for Eddie Murphy’s Mushu from 1998’sMulan. Murphy voiced the tiny but fierce dragon, the former guardian of the famous Fa family featured in the animated musical classic. Murphy starred alongside cast member Ming-Na Wen, who voiced the main heroine in the iconic film. 1998’sMulandrew inspiration from the Chinese legend of Hua Mulan. This film follows the main character Wen Mulan as she is forced to fill in for her father’s place in the Chinese army once he is suddenly drafted....

Summary Pokemon Scarlet and Violethave started a new distribution that is giving players a free Porygon2. The Pokemon will be available to claim inPokemon Scarlet and Violetuntil June 10, and although it’s not one of the rarest critters, this copy of the Pokemon has some characteristics that make it unique. ThePokemonfranchise has a habit of releasing codes that allow players to redeem items and Pokemon, and it’s no different withPokemon Scarlet and Violet....

As accessible as theNintendo Switchis as a portable and at home gaming console, it has previously lacked certain quality of life features for its players that are available on other consoles. Features like: Nintendo’s version of trophies/achievements support, voice chat that restricts parties to the same game, friend request and acceptance process to name a few. Fortunately, some features of theNintendo Switchare now easier thanks to the online mobile app update....

Infinity Ward’sCall of Duty: Modern Warfarehas seen considerable success since its release last September, keeping fans pleased with a revamped story from the originalModern Warfareseries and offeringplenty of modes for online multiplayer. However, many players have been disappointed by the disappearance of some game modes from the multiplayer playlists, especially considering how prevalent some of the early marketing made these modes out to be. One mode in particular that fans have recently expressed their disappointment in seeing get seemingly cut from the multiplayer ofCall of Duty: Modern Warfareis Realism Mode....

ThePersonaseries,much like its parent franchiseShin Megami Tensei, primarily focuses on obtaining Personas to use in battle. Each Persona provides different stats and skills, making it important to make sure to pick the right one for each situation. RELATED:RPGs That Have The Weirdest Summons The Void Quest dungeon is a mid-game dungeon created from the heart of Mitsuo Kubo that opens up during the first half of August. The party is generally expected to be between the levels of 35 and 45 for this dungeon....

Pokemon Brilliant DiamondandShining Pearlare now on the horizon, but The Pokemon Company is getting to work before the games are even out. A patch update recently rolled out with a variety of last-minute tweaks to both titles, bringingPokemon Brilliant DiamondandShining Pearlto Version 1.1.1 before their official release date. Fans have beenanticipating the Gen 4Pokemonremakes for years, but it can’t be denied that the build-up toPokemon Brilliant DiamondandShining Pearlhas been a little rocky....

When kids start to enjoy something like gaming, anime, or other hobbies, the same can’t always be said of the parents. Many people have experienced having a parent disapprove of something, even if that fondness is forPokemon. Thankfully, not every kid has to go through this problem. On the contrary; some parents are extremely supportive of their kids' favorites, and in this case, two parents went above and beyond to craft a tastefully themed room for thePokemonfan in their lives....

The Weather Week event inPokemon GOhas officially begun. With it are plenty of tasks for players to complete alongside valuable rewards that will help players and their Pokemon become even stronger. Pokemon GOplayers can pick up the newest batch of event field research tasks by spinning any Pokestop and getting the items provided. Spinning gym disks won’t give any field research tasks requiring players to prioritize Pokestops. RELATED:Pokemon GO: Best Rayquaza Counters (March 2021) There are five different event-exclusive field research tasks available with each providing a Pokemon encounter for a reward....

Pokemon Scarlet and Violethave many unique Pokemon, some looking like candles and other household objects, while others look like any normal animal in nature. HootHoot is an owl Pokemon that is a Normal and Flying-type, which evolves into Noctowl. This Pokemon is one that is easily leveled up, so anyone can evolve it without either material. Here is how players can evolve HootHoot into Noctowl, which is a beautiful flying Pokemon....