GameSpot • 5th August 2021

Free Guy Review: The Video Game Movie We Deserve

It's already been a pretty good year for video game movies, thanks to the release of Mortal Kombat back in April, which brought the iconic franchise to bloody life--hopefully, kicking off a new series of films. Free Guy is a different kind of video game movie, though. While clearly influenced by open-world games like Grand Theft Auto V, and the world of gaming itself, this isn't an adaptation of a popular title.

GameSpot • 23rd July 2021

Kevin Smith Wants Netflix's Masters Of The Universe: Revelation To Be The MCU For He-Man Fans

On July 23, the first season of Masters of the Universe: Revelation will debut on Netflix. The series is one of a number of He-Man-centric projects in the works, with director Kevin Smith serving as showrunner. Now, through this show, he's speaking directly to fans of the original animated series with a tale tailored to them.

GameSpot • 22nd July 2021

Snake Eyes Movie Review: A Fresh Start For GI Joe On The Big Screen

When it was revealed in 2018 that the GI Joe movie franchise would be rebooted with an origin story for Snake Eyes--a character that never shows his face and never speaks, with a mysterious past--it certainly didn't seem like a good idea.

GameSpot • 22nd July 2021

How Disney+'s Behind The Attraction Picked Which Rides To Showcase--Including One Bizarre Choice

The newest arrival to the Disney+ streaming service, Behind the Attraction, looks at the complicated and long history of creating Disney's most iconic rides and experiences at its theme parks around the world. From creator Brian Volk-Weiss (The Toys That Made Us), the series strikes a familiarly snarky tone as it tackles some of the most beloved rides Disney has ever come up with. Still, there are some episodes that may have you scratching your head--and there's a reason for that.

GameSpot • 15th July 2021

Major Jungle Cruise Changes At Disneyland Make For A Better Ride

The Jungle Cruise is an iconic ride at California's Disneyland. In fact, it's one of the park's original attractions, dating back to opening day on July 17, 1955. Now, as it celebrates its 66th birthday, the ride is relaunching on July 16 with a massive makeover just as a is set to hit theaters and Disney+ premiere access.

GameSpot • 13th July 2021

WWE's Johnny Gargano Knows He Will beat NXT Champion Karrion Kross

On the next episode of NXT, airing Tuesday, July 13, on USA, WWE superstar Johnny Gargano has the chance to become a two-time NXT champion when he steps in the ring with reigning title holder Karrion Kross. And while Kross, thus far, has been one of the most dominant stars in NXT history, Gargano likes his odds.

GameSpot • 10th June 2021

Universal Orlando's VelociCoaster Connects Jurassic World And Jurassic Park

When construction began in early 2019 at the Jurassic World area within Universal Studios Orlando's Islands of Adventure theme park, nobody was quite sure what was going on. After all, Universal Studios Hollywood had completely re-themed its Jurassic Park area to match the new series of films. That wasn't to be the case for Islands of Adventure, though. Instead, the new VelociCoaster attraction preserves the iconic land, while connecting it to the modern franchise. "It's amazing that here at Is

GameSpot • 5th June 2021

The 15 Best Marvel Easter Eggs In Disney's Avengers Campus

is finally open at the Disneyland Resort's Disney California Adventure. With a new ride, plenty of character experiences, and a long list of foods to try, it should keep anyone visiting pretty busy for the duration of their stay. For eagle-eyed Marvel fans, though, there's a whole other layer of immersion thanks to a surprising amount of Easter eggs hidden throughout the land.

GameSpot • 4th June 2021

Avengers Campus: 5 Can't-Miss Experiences At Disneyland's Marvel Expansion

After almost a year of delays, Avengers Campus at the Disney California Adventure theme park is open. Originally, the new Disneyland Resort expansion was set to open last July. However, the COVID-19 pandemic threw those plans out the window. Now the Marvel-themed land is here and there are plenty for fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe to sink their teeth into, from a surprising number of character meet-and-greet opportunities to a pair of rides.

GameSpot • 1st June 2021

An Extended Super Mario Bros. Movie Cut Has Been Unearthed, 28 Years After Release

It's been nearly three decades since the Super Mario Bros. movie arrived in theaters, with a tagline boldly proclaiming "This ain't no game." Now, after all of this time, an extended version of the film has been unearthed, restored, and released online for all to see.

GameSpot • 25th May 2021

Fast & Furious 9 Review: The Perfect Movie To Welcome You Back To The Theater

In the 20 years since the first Fast and Furious movie hit theaters, the series has relied less and less on reality to tell its story. What started as a smaller-budget action movie about street racing in Los Angeles evolved to people in cars fighting nuclear submarines, with the heroes all somehow surviving. In the latest installment, Fast 9, the franchise takes the final step in accepting how ridiculous the premise has become. And, thankfully, it works like a charm.

GameSpot • 23rd April 2021

Mortal Kombat Movie Director Reveals Reason For One Major Change

The new movie is out now, both in theaters and on HBO Max now, for all of your fatality needs. The movie introduces a number of iconic characters, is loaded with familiar special moves, and doesn't skimp on the blood. However, there is one pretty significant departure from the fighting video game franchise's history. There's a reason for that, though, according to director Simon McQuoid.

GameSpot • 22nd April 2021

Mortal Kombat Movie Review: A Nearly Flawless Victory

When the original Mortal Kombat film shot into theaters like a Liu Kang fireball in 1995, it quickly became a guilty pleasure for many. While it was fun, featured plenty of action, and had quite possibly the coolest soundtrack of all time, it was not a very good adaptation of the video game it was based on. Now, though, Mortal Kombat is back on the big screen for a second shot at igniting a live-action movie franchise.

GameSpot • 19th April 2021

Why The Mortal Kombat Movie's Main Character Isn't From The Games

With a new movie arriving in theaters and on HBO Max this week, it's hard not to look back at the films that came before, 1995's Mortal Kombat and 1997's Mortal Kombat: Annihilation. Not only did the characters from the games make up the supporting cast for the film, but the story centered around the iconic Liu Kang. In the new film, though, the central figure isn't from the games. He's an original character.

GameSpot • 16th April 2021

9 Things We Learned At Universal Studios Hollywood's Reopening

After being closed for over a year, California's has reopened and while some things remain the same, there are also a number of differences. From new safety protocols to additions to the park, there's plenty to talk about when plotting a visit. What's more, with Disneyland's grand reopening coming on April 30, Universal should be a pretty good indicator of what to expect should you be planning to visit there. To see for ourselves what the new Universal Studios is like, GameSpot visited the park

GameSpot • 12th April 2021

Wrestle Buddies: GameSpot’s Wrestling Podcast Celebrating WWE, AEW, And More

Wait, you're not caught up on Wrestle Buddies, GameSpot's podcast? That seems impossible. How do you get through your day without hearing GameSpot Entertainment's Mat Elfring and Chris E. Hayner discuss the most important topics in wrestling history--or, at least, the topics they think are important. From Hulk Hogan's failed pasta restaurant to the time John Cena beat up Kevin Federline, we're talking about practically everything. Wrestle Buddies doesn't end there, though.

GameSpot • 6th April 2021

Mayans MC Season 3 Plot Twist Is One Star's Dream Come True

When it was revealed during Season 2 of that Miguel Galindo (Danny Pino) was actually the son of Felipe Reyes (Edward James Olmos), it was a shocking moment for fans of the series. After all, he's spent his life believing he was the son of one of Mexico's most vicious cartel bosses--a role he's since taken over. Since that revelation, the two characters haven't shared a single frame of film on the series--until now.

GameSpot • 24th March 2021

Mario Creator's Autograph Is Hidden In Super Nintendo World At Universal Studios

Super Nintendo World has officially opened to the public at Universal Studios Japan, letting guests be fully immersed in the world of Mario, Yoshi, and other classic Nintendo characters. The featured attraction in the new theme park expansion, which is also coming to Universal's parks in Florida and California, is a Mario Kart ride. That particular attraction also happens to house the land's best Easter egg, an autograph from the creator of Super Mario, Shigeru Miyamoto.

GameSpot • 23rd March 2021

Mayans MC: Adelita Is "Broken" and "Animalistic" In Season 3

There are a number of concerning things happening on Mayans MC Season 3, thus far. Still, after the third episode, "Overreaching Don't Pay," though, there's a new piece of the story unfolding.

GameSpot • 22nd March 2021

New Mortal Kombat Movie Won't Deviate Far From The Games

Over the past three decades of Mortal Kombat video games, the franchise has developed a deep and detailed backstory for practically every character. Now, with a new movie about to arrive in theaters and on HBO Max, film director Simon McQuoid has revealed how important that established lore is to the upcoming film.