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Online storefront FantasyToys sells hyper-realistic busts of video game characters from franchises like Final Fantasy, Red Dead, and Halo. Fans of video game memorabilia can now bolster their…

Not every video game character is an unchanging monolith either. Sometimes characters need to change beyond their original vision. With so many characters hailing from countries around the world, the characters will be changed for…

"Minecraft" is one of the most open-ended games out there. Streamers have potentially endless gear to work with as they play vanilla survival mode, create countless crazy creations, or mess around with myriad mods. The result is a…

If all the protagonists were nice and all the antagonists were evil, fiction would be pretty boring, wouldn't it? This is where the longtime grumpy archetype with a heart of gold comes in. These characters are, on the inside, beautiful…

Have you ever wondered how your favorite gaming characters manage to stay fit? eBuyer has teamed up with personal trainer Mike Harle to put together workout programs for Incredible Hulk, Lara Croft, Luke Skywalker, Mario, and Thor. "But…

Edward Leonard, 13, of Bloomfield, Connecticut, has a message for the video game industry: "I would like to see more black leads."Edward has been playing video games since he was 4 years old and rarely sees himself portrayed on screen. "I…

Most people have had that moment when they start a new game in their favorite franchise and something goes wrong. Your favorite character starts talking and their voice is different. In games, there are so many recognizable voice actors,…

Despite the continuing controversy behind Kaitlyn "Amouranth" Siragusa's streams, model OnlyFans became the most-watched female streamer on Twitch in 2021. But this success unfortunately led to a lot of backlash for the…

Fame doesn't last forever. Eventually the spark dies out and you are forgotten. It's unfair, but it can happen to anyone, even video game icons. RELATED: 10 Iconic Video Game Characters Who Were Introduced In Surprising Places (&…

There are many female video game characters out there for everyone to enjoy. And you don't have to search hard to find them. The video game community on Twitter went up in arms today, and I thought it was just something stupid…

Video game characters come in all shapes, sizes, and colors, and most of them were born from the imaginations of various creative designers who wanted to make them stand out. Sometimes that meant gifting or cursing them with crazy…

To move a story forward, you need characters who captivate you from the start. Some achieve this feat with excellent backstory, while others rely on plot development or acting. In video games, it's the culmination of these qualities,…

Throwing gamers right into their world, video games are home to some of pop culture's most iconic characters. With players potentially spending dozens of hours getting to know the different faces they'll spend time with over the course!-->…

When most people think of fighting game characters, they probably think of characters like Ryu - good old, reliable, boring Ryu. These base characters have plenty of options, are well balanced, and are ideal for new players. However,…

Has there ever been a game with as many crossovers as Fortnite? We've seen it all, from Radiohead billed as a lobby runway, to players able to wear Jordan outfits and sneakers, to pop singer Ariana Grande becoming a playable character with…

In the midst of the pandemic, an artist named Timothy Huynh aka SoupTimmy from Florida started a YouTube channel with the vision of making the Rubik's Cube cool by creating art from them and people love his designs! Over 265 million…

GamesBeat Summit 2022 returns with its biggest event for gaming leaders from April 26-28. Book your spot here! Alethea AI and BeingAI are collaborating with the Binance NFT marketplace to showcase AI game characters based on…

Video games have become so mainstream that the industry is moving to many movie studios. Twenty years ago it was hard for some parents to recognize the characters, but thanks to their massive juggernaut franchises, individuals like Mario…

Video games have been around for almost fifty years now, and for a long time, sadly, most of the main heroes were either human – for example, Mario, Pac-Man and Link – or inanimate objects like the paddles of pong or various spaceships in…

There is usually a defining trait behind the motivations of many video game characters to carry out their quest/aspirations for world domination/desire to cause untold destruction, and in the case of many of them, it is anger.We're!-->…

In 2020, it was reported by the Entertainment Software Association that 64% of all American adults play video games and 41% of gamers are female.So why are women so inaccurately portrayed in video games?While the role of female video game…

At their best, video games are such massive and radical experiences that players can't really be blamed for not doing everything, from completing every side quest to picking up every last bit of story and of character!-->…

Memory loss can play a major role in telling a good story, especially because the character and the audience can travel the journey together to unravel the mystery. Video games are no exception, and many titles have managed to take…

Ti Gong Screenshots of the game are posted and discussed online. Players felt angry and offended after their female in-game characters were found strangely sticking…

The characters in the Nickelodeon underwater cartoon series "SpongeBob" have been redesigned as actors in the South Korean hit Netflix series "Squid Game". In this regard, the director of "Squid Game" recently confirmed the!--?xml>…

Video games have come so far over the years that it can be hard to remember that at one point they were just a bunch of squares on a screen. Games these days can make just about any gamer feel a whole range of emotions from sadness to…

Netflix's "Squid Game" puts the characters in life and death situations. And protesters say climate change is a life and death situation.“The world is on fire,” says Joo-Jin Kim of Solutions For Our Climate. "The world is definitely on…

Video games bring some of the best friendships imaginable to life. Whether it's forging yourself in the fires of competitive gameplay, rubbing shoulders with your friends on a weathered couch, or just chatting into the early hours with!-->…

Getting to know you, getting to know everything about you When you think about it, the way we "get to know" characters in video games is a bit weird - sometimes it's about doing special missions for our potential new friend, or being nice…

Sacramento, Calif .-- (November 5, 2021) - On November 11, the mint opens for DogeBabies, which are NFT game avatars inspired by popular coins: Dogecoin, Shiba Inu, CateCoin, and Catge Coin. A DogeBaby will live in a metaverse where…

Mario, Link, and Sonic the Hedgehog are just three of the most recognizable faces in the video game industry. Having careers dating back as far as the '80s will almost guarantee an extended existence in the hearts of gamers all over the…

Princess Peach, friend of Mario and Luigi, is only recognized 79% of the time. by: Tyler Gibson Posted: November 2, 2021 / 10:34 CDT / Update: November 2, 2021 / 11:06 AM…

Demon Slayer Kimetsu no Yaiba The Chronicles of Hinokami is one of the biggest anime game releases of the year, having already hit a million copies sold two weeks after its release, the game is now receiving its first DLC. Be sure to read…

We're in a pretty spectacular time for video game storytelling right now. The cinematic highs and blockbuster production of the triple-A scene, the sometimes more cerebral fare of the indie circuit - regardless, it's safe to say we've!-->…

A joke about Genshin Impact's New York Mets obsessed characters exploded on TikTok.The Mets meme already existed online, but was recently passed on to Genshin Impact fans on TikTok.Genshin Impact fans on TikTok can't help but post how their…

'Squid Game' characters from the director's life Posted on: Friday, October 29, 2021 By: AFP Text size: South Korean director Hwang Dong-hyuk was a renowned filmmaker for more than 10 years before the huge worldwide success…

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After nearly 30 years of voicing the world's most famous plumber in gaming history, it can be hard to imagine Charles Martinet playing someone other than the beloved Mario. However, you might be surprised to hear that Charles…

Memes about Genshin Impact characters and the New York Mets are taking over TikTok AP Photo/Kathy Willens; mihoyoA joke about the New York Mets-obsessed Genshin Impact characters has exploded on TikTok.The Mets meme once existed online,…

This undated handout photo courtesy of Netflix shows director Hwang Dong-hyuk (C) directing actor Lee Jung-jae (R) during a scene from the first season of "Squid Game" in South Korea. Document / Netflix / AFP Many of the characters in the…

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Many characters in Netflix sensation Squid game are loosely based on its South Korean director's own life and he believes his theme of economic inequality resonated with viewers around the world.Hwang Dong-hyuk's television debut last month…

Fighting games haven't always been known to be balanced. This was especially true in the days before patching online…

Fewer people take center stage with their voices acting more often than the iconic Malcolm McDowell. Raised to fame with his acting role as Alex DeLarge in A Clockwork Orange, McDowell has enjoyed a prolific career spanning…

Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) may have scored a success in pop culture with its Korean production "Squid Game", but several school boards in the United States and Europe require their students to dress like characters in the series.…

In any video game with pretty realistic human characters, fans can often get a feel for the size of the character, even if the developers don't explicitly state it. For less realistic…

As fans eagerly awaited the release of Tom Holland's highly anticipated film, Unexplored, release date, cast members and other details were recently revealed, leaving fans stunned. The Unexplored movie is the upcoming American…

Squid game and the Marvel Cinematic Universe are among the greatest cultural phenomena of recent years. The MCU has been rampant in popular culture since Iron Man in 2008. It is very rare to meet someone who has never seen a Marvel movie…

Seoul: Thousands of unionized workers in Seoul, South Korea recently held a protest to demand better working conditions from the government. However, what caught the eye was that a large group of agitators donned costumes…

Although the squid game Seeming to be a popular choice for this year's Halloween costumes, it's also being used for a much bigger cause: demanding better working conditions at protests across South Korea. On Wednesday, October 20, tens of…

Protesters in Squid game outfits and others held placards with various messages during the protest.Some of the signs read “Inequality Out” and “Safe Youth Employment; Quality Youth Employment, ”Reuters reported based on a video…

Squid game has taken online streaming giant Netflix by storm. The South Korean survival drama receives rave reviews and tremendous responses on the streamer and has transcended cultures and language barriers to reach number 1 in 90…

Halloween is more than a chance to dust off some cosplay hanging in the closet. This time of year offers the opportunity to take a favorite video game character you care about into the real world. But, which characters make a…

Powers in video games are usually handed out like candy, which makes them less meaningful because they are all so easily accessible. However, some video games treat some of its most important characters like the spots of dirt…

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Warning - this article contains Squid game spoilers, so if you're one of the four people who haven't seen it and want to enjoy it spoiler-free, click now. With just about everyone on the entire planet having worked on Netflix Squid game in…

Mark Hamill is best known for his role as Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars series, but what many don't realize is that he has thrived as a voice actor for decades. Throughout his career, he has voiced over 100 different characters in…

A few characters from Netflix's South Korean show Squid Game take part in the challenge of craving shapes from candy. Honeycomb toffee or Dalgona Candy is the new craze that has invaded social networks. And the reason behind the buzz is…

Never since "Star Wars" and "The Lord of the Rings" have characters in a movie or TV show become so recognizable, loved or hated (ahem, Sangwoo) as quickly as the characters in Squid Game. Spreading worldwide by word of mouth,…

A new trailer for House of Ashes, the third entry in Supermassive Games' Dark Pictures Anthology, breaks down the game's star cast.…

Prior to the appearance of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League at the DC FanDome, Rocksteady debuted new art for all four characters.…

Guns are one of the oldest tropes in video games, and for good reason. The fact that a character forgoes a manipulator in favor of a more powerful weapon that they cannot be separated from tells the player that this game will be about…

Netflix fans Squid game are going absolutely gaga over a new viral video that reinvents some of its main characters as Hollywood actors. The South Korean survival thriller follows cash-strapped people on their journey to be…

An Overwatch gamer found an amazingly simple yet ingenious way to add Squid Game content to Blizzard's hero shooter by redesigning one of Ana's skins. Squid Game has taken the internet and the world by storm. In just a week, the South…

Competitors in Squid game are all very different people who come from different backgrounds, but they all share one thing in common: they are desperate for money and are desperate to get it. This desperation forces players to do…

Have you ever played a game when you hear a new character speak and they click. “I know that voice! You say. Claudia Black is the epitome of instantly recognizable voice acting talent…

A Chinese game featuring a female character wearing a hanbok in traditional Korean costume has sparked controversy over plagiarism and theft of intellectual property in South Korea. A hanbok designed by Baekoaksoo in the Korean game…

Despite his age, The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim continues to remain relevant in the modern gaming scene. With expansive and detailed environments, a cacophony of memorable characters for…

Over the past decades, the video game industry has created many characters that have become incredibly popular and recognizable not only by gamers but also by ordinary people. Iconic characters don't have to be positive; there are those…

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Image: Platinum GamesOn the Venn diagram of video games and fashion, the overlap is probably less than the number of people who actually owned a Virtual Boy, but that's okay. I am here in the center of the two circles, and if this article…

Video games have been around for so long, and they've gone from the highly pixelated gems we grew up with to the three-dimensional first-person characters we see today. Some games are play-and-go, while others have a long intro that…

Bravely Default 2 is slated for release by 2021, and fans are eager to witness the game's changes. Bravely Default 2 is a Role-playing game developed by Claytechworks. It will be released in Japan by Square!-->!-->!-->…

The annual Met Gala event took place last night as some of the world's most famous people gathered to celebrate fashion. This year's theme was "In America: A Fashion Lexicon", which is totally inaccurate since most of the…

Gala met? More like Meh Gala, isn't it? Look, I know the Met Gala is a really dumb thing to worry about, and it's a little embarrassing to admit that I'm interested in watching the rich go upstairs but ... I am. Sue me. This…

The looks at the Met Gala are meant to be edgy and forward thinking. However, they don't look so unusual next to JRPG bosses like Sephiroth. Fans have established design similarities between video game characters and high fashion by…

The 1990s were a big time for fighting games. In many ways, the decade helped propel the genre to the forefront of video gaming. The success of fighting games has focused heavily on the arcade game market, allowing players to lose…

Over the past decades, many interesting stories have been told through video games with amazing characters. However, the technology of the past decade has allowed developers to create even more realistic characters and worlds. RELATED:!-->!-->!-->…

the Marvel's Avengers the game has an impressive roster of characters. The base game features iconic Avengers like Captain America and Iron Man. Marvel's Avengers also added DLC characters such as Hawkeyes and Black Panther. It's been a…

It's no secret to many Star Wars' most popular characters from iconic films and series of the saga. But as video game fans across the galaxy from far and wide will…

Fans have now been entitled to Marvel's Midnight Suns Gameplay trailers and demos, all populated by heroes and villains, both known and obscure. There are a lot of faces to remember and it's easy to miss themList of all Marvel's Midnight…

There is a new AI program that has made game characters such as Grand Theft Auto 5, God of the war, and Mass Effect incredibly (and often quite unsettling) realistic. Video games have come a long way, with many characters becoming…

A new AI program that turns media images into hyperrealistic faces has been used on Trevor from GTA5 and the Shepherd from Mass Effect.…

Resident Evil: Welcome To Raccoon City director Johannes Roberts promises his new reboot film will properly portray fan favorite characters. Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City director…

The voice actors may not be as instantly recognizable on the street as their traditional live-action counterparts, but they are essential in bringing fan favorite characters to life. And while the connections between some video game…

We are in 2007. Your your partner asks you why the little villains of a certain game called Suzerain talk as if they had been stolen from a Monty Python sketch. Your terse answer - being an evil overlord while commanding a horde of unruly…

The film Free Guy starring Ryan Reynolds finally hits theaters this Wednesday, August 11. In order to excite fans and accelerate the hype around the film, 20th Century Fox released a series of posters, all of which were inspired by iconic…

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RareThe fighting game realm is littered with all sorts of fearsome adversaries, from the gruesome, toothy foes of Mortal Kombat to the less-terrifying Geese Howard of Fatal Fury, who's still going to kick your ass six ways!-->…

A new report has uncovered the richest characters in the game, with Tomb Raider's Lara Croft and GTA 5's Franklin and Michael topping the list.…

Nearly 80% of video game characters are men, according to a new survey from gaming site Diamond Lobby.Over 100 games from 2017 to 2021 were surveyed, including 10 of the top-selling games from each of the respective years. The other games…

Fighting games allow players to express themselves through the characters they play. Each character in a fighting game not only has its own style of play, but also its own personality and style. This is why the quality and size of a…

If you're not sure which character from Marvel's Avengers to play, we can help you look at your options. Coming up, we have a list of all of the currently playable characters, along with their abilities, strengths, and styles. This…

There aren't many franchises in gaming history that have reached the heights of Resident Evil. Capcom's horror series has grown hugely popular after its first installments. It didn't take long for the games to grab Hollywood's attention.…

It's hard to predict which video game franchise will break out and become a huge hit. But after the first release of the now legendary Unexplored series in 2007, it was obvious that this was going to be something special. With four games…

Ellie and Joel set off to explore the original The last of us.Picture: Bad Dog/SonyAs HBO takes The last of us will carve as close as possible to the games properly, some changes have meant that the adaptation process requires some!-->!-->…

The ODT's Ben Allan speaks with actor, voice and motion capture (MoCap) performer for video games Brandon O'Neill. What was your career in dubbing? How do you find that he switches between work for theater and cinema, and games? My!--break-->…

Fighting games are filled with many beloved character designs that are synonymous with video games as a whole. From Mortal combat ninjas at street fighter warriors of the world, there are several iconic characters that are synonymous with…

Lego games are known for their huge list of unlockable characters. In any movie that becomes a Lego game, if a character is onscreen for a split second, they will most likely end up being playable. Which other franchise will allow you!-->…

Whether you like cartoons, comics, or just doodling in your spare time, drawing is a great creative outlet to have. In fact, as a hobby, it can relieve stress, improve your memory and motor skills (which will also increase your…

The Ladies of DiamondLobby aim to improve diversity in the video game industry. Their most recent creative article revolves around the disheartening concept that female representation in games is still very low. Therefore, they worked…

Diamond Lobby, a video game entertainment website, recently featured a number of video game characters that they redesigned as female in order to "promote diversity in gaming". The redesigns were envisioned by Brittney Lin and created by…

For thriller fans, the Clue board game (brought to India by Funskool) was a popular hit! Now, Japanese game producers, Konami took everyone by surprise with the announcement of Crimesight. A tribute to the legendary tabletop game,…

The GTA franchise has produced some of the most memorable video game characters, some of whom have achieved cult status among fans.Good supporting characters can add much-needed appeal to a game's main story, and this is where the GTA…

Ratchet & Clank: Rift apart. (Insomniac, Sony) Have you seen what Ratchet looks like these days? Thanks PlayStation 5. Ratchet & Clank: Rift apart is a real showcase for the new console from Sony. Zoom in up close and you can…

Money. It is something that we all have to deal with on a daily basis. For most of us, we rarely have enough. Money can be a stressful element in the real world, but in video games it's a little less intimidating (considering most of…

Trailers are there to build hype around a video game or movie. They want to get people to buy the game by any means necessary. Sometimes it's through the gameplay or bits of the story or even the plot on the frame. Other times, there's…

Unlike Japan, where it's almost unheard of for the voice actor behind a popular video game character to be recast, it's a pretty common practice in the West. Of course, there are a few…

Fan cards reinvent popular characters from the Pokémon Trading Card Game, and in the case of Pokémon Sword and Shield extensions, enhance most of the original designs. Fan cards have two versions, the standard Trainer style card and…