Guess how many deaths there are in Game of Thrones. Yes, there have been 150,966 deaths in 60 episodes of HBO’s epic TV series, and from all the glimpses we’ve had at Game of Thrones season 7, that number is set to rise sharply. We’ve got 15 amazing Game of Thrones theories right here. And, if you’re looking to catch up ahead of season 7, here’s our video of the whole of season 6 in under eight minutes…Wow, you’ve never seen Game of Thrones? Ok, ok, here’s a recap of the whole of seasons 1-5 i

Leaks can come from anywhere these days: toy sets, fast food tie-ins and, in the case of the Han Solo movie, nifty-looking crew t-shirts. That’s right, we might (emphasis on might) finally have an official title for the Han Solo prequel. Drumroll please… the t-shirts, which you can see below, refer to the movie, simply, as Solo (via MakingStarWars). Really cool Han Solo movie crew t-shirt https://t.co/hOopE0on4w via @reddit #StarWars pic.twitter.com/768DT6f8pV14 June 2017If that movie title is c

2018’s God of War is one of the most exciting, yet most question-raising, elements of the upcoming PlayStation slate. Kratos’ son doesn’t need baby-sitting. He unambiguously stated a dislike of video game baby-sitting during my demo, and made it very clear that Atreus, Kratos’ son, will never be a burden. Kratos’ origins will not be forgottenGreek urns appear in today’s God of War demo. Consider how that scene would have played out in any previous God of War game.

A fast, brutal, gloriously excessive, but deceptively smart shooter, released out of time and out of place into a world unprepared for its return, 2014’s The New Order mirrored the status of BJ Blazkowicz very keenly indeed. Much like Wolfenstein itself, Blazkowicz just didn’t give a shit for assumptions, caring only that there was important work to do. Each a cacophonous clash of old and new ways, neither Wolfenstein nor Blazko should have had any right to succeed. The tonal juxtaposition of du

Dragon Ball FighterZ and Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite have been drumming up a lot of attention at E3 2017 , with both of these fast-paced, hyperactive 2.5D fighters playable on the show floor. But in a brilliant move, Bandai Namco enlisted Arc System Works, best known for making the famed anime fighter series Guilty Gear, to develop Dragon Ball FighterZ. But at the end of the day, Dragon Ball FighterZ and Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite should peacefully coexist, and the success of one would ideally

Aside from a quick spot in a trailer montage at the PlayStation E3 2017 press conference, Death Stranding was absent from E3. For Death Stranding, I started explaining a year ago to the team what I wanted to make. At least that means Mads Mikkelsen wasn’t alone in being totally “lost” about Death Stranding when Kojima tried to explain it. Make sure you check out our full E3 2017 schedule to stay tuned for all the details as they arrive, and check out our roundup of all the E3 2017 trailers. For

As far as ass-kicking goes in God of War, Kratos clearly hasn’t lost a step from the last time we saw him. But the gameplay footage shown at the PlayStation E3 2017 press conference re-confirmed that he has lost his trademark ass-kicking implement: the Blades of Athena/Chaos. But now Kratos wields a relatively modest (but still magic) axe instead. Make sure you check out our full E3 2017 schedule to stay tuned for all the details as they arrive, and check out our roundup of all the E3 2017 trail

The PS4 version of Shadow of the Colossus isn’t an all-new game, but it’s a lot more involved than the PS3 remaster. “The game content is the same as the original version, but all the assets are being remade. I figured we could use such tech to make if we’re going to make Shadow of the Colossus in the PS4 era. Make sure you check out our full E3 2017 schedule to stay tuned for all the details as they arrive, and check out our roundup of all the E3 2017 trailers. For more E3 2017 highlights, chec

Microsoft didn’t use up any of its stage time at E3 2017 to go over the hardware specs of Xbox One X – formerly known as Project Scorpio. During its E3 livestream Xbox spokesman Larry Hryb sat down with Leo Del Castillo, General Manager of Xbox Hardware, to build an Xbox One X piece by piece. Like watching a Frankenstein’s monster of silicon and steel slowly coming to life. A sexy, 4K-capable Frankenstein’s monster that is. Make sure you check out our full E3 2017 schedule to stay tuned for all

Remember Avatars, Xbox’s answer to the uber-popular Miis of yesteryear? Well, at E3 2017, Microsoft revealed that they’re coming back, and this time with a ton of expanded customization options. Revamped Avatars will launch on Xbox One this fall, and you can get a quick taste of what’s to come with a new trailer. Who knows how much the Avatars will play into your Xbox One profile; the current dashboard isn’t like the Xbox 360 where we saw them constantly. Make sure you check out our full E3 2017

Detroit: Become Human, the upcoming game from Quantic Dream, has been on the periphery of trade shows for several years now. Android “graffiti” is…oddThe sprays left on buildings after the androids get busted out of a Cyberlife store seem more like holograms than actual graffiti. Two familiar faces returnConnor, the star of Detroit’s E3 2016 trailer from last year, makes an appearance. Make sure you check out our full E3 2017 schedule to stay tuned for all the details as they arrive, and check o

It’s a great reminder that the press conferences aren’t the end of E3 and of the importance of the show floor, especially for people watching from home who don’t get to experience these games live. Even with the conferences getting longer and and putting more focus on the games themselves, a lot of great titles end up on the cutting room floor. Metroid: Samus ReturnsPlatform(s): 3DSRelease date: September 15, 2017Almost immediately after the Nintendo Showcase, this surprising exclusion was annou

You can take Nintendo Switch with you anywhere you go – that’s the whole point, right? Third-party accessory manufacturer Nyko is looking to change that with the announcement of a more portable solution at E3 2017. That’s Nyko’s “Portable Docking Kit” for Nintendo Switch. It costs $45 (so half the price of the official Nintendo dock) and allows you to simultaneously charge the system and move the display to a connected television. I’m all for a cheaper, smaller solution that makes the Switch eve

Microsoft used E3 2017 as a way to introduce the world to Xbox One X – even if its press conference didn’t focus much on the hardware itself. That’s what the back side of Xbox One X looks like, and if you own an Xbox One S, it should seem pretty familiar. It also means that there’s still an HDMI In port in case you want to use Xbox One X for its DVR-like features and ability to snap to live TV. Unfortunately for those who bought into the original vision of Xbox One with Kinect, there is no port

It’s not all press conferences and game reveals at E3 2017. During E3 Coliseum – a multi-day streaming event with developer interviews, demos, and panels – we also got a look at some well-produced propaganda. During an interview about Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus, developer MachineGames gave us a peek into an alternate reality where instead of campy ’60s Batman beating up Joker and Penguin, we got the Nazi hero Blitzmensch, punching villains dressed up as symbols of American freedom. Skip to

A big, ambitious game launches with problems and then a few weeks later the patches roll out. Despite plenty of pre-release evidence online of the technical issues that blight it, Andromeda debuted at the top of the sales charts in the UK. While excitement rapidly gave way to disappointment, enough people took the risk to ensure it sold well. No, not all of our favourite experiences exist so a faceless executive can finally afford the Lambo of their dreams. Credit where it’s due: Bioware is patc

You could say they’re the three defining characteristics of a Marvel movie or TV show. The Trial of the Incredible Hulk (1989)The cameo: Stan briefly appears as a jury member during the Hulk’s trial. Spider-Man 2 (2004)The cameo: Stan saves a woman from falling debris as Spider-man and Doctor Octopus slug it out above. Fantastic Four (2005)The cameo: Stan delivers some post to Reed Richards in the lobby of the Baxter Building. Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007)The cameo: Stan is a

“I thought it was a talking raccoon, with these strange characters, I thought it was too weird. I thought it sounded to me, like when they first pitched it to me, as if it was Bugs Bunny in the middle of The Avengers – and I didn’t think it was something that was going to work.”So, what changed Gunn’s mind? If there was such a thing as a talking raccoon, what would it be? And I actually found the answers to these questions were these incredibly sad answers… To me, that was the foundation of th

Spider-Man: Homecoming is just weeks away – oh, and the Spider-Man PS4 game looks fantastically fun – but if you want even more in the way of webhead action, then you’re in luck. Tom Holland has probably, almost definitely, let slip trilogy plans for everybody’s friendly neighbourhood Spider-Man. I’m really looking forward to exploring how it will grow, [and to] see what will happen after puberty. And then Holland may have said too much – for Marvel’s liking anyway, “Yes, there will be Spider-Ma

At E3 2015 there was talk of a mysterious and terrifying VR demo simply called ‘Kitchen.’ This, of course, would eventually become Resident Evil 7. Developed by Ubisoft and Spectre vision – Elijah Wood’s own company – it’s a VR horror game that, in its demo form, confines you to the space of two rooms in a tiny apartment. As the player you have to discover what happened in the house, and of course that means going into the basement. This isn’t a cheery game then, but it is exploring just what ca