Edward Hardesty

'Stranger Things' season 2 release date, news: Comedian Brett Gelman cast as a conspiracy theorist
"Stranger Things" season 2 continues to grow with more cast members being added. Just recently, Sean Astin, Dacre Montgomery, and Sadie Sink were added, and now, reports reveal that comedian-actor Brett Gelman will join the show as well.

'The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild' release date, news: Game not launching alongside Nintendo Switch in March 2017?
"The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild" is one of the most highly anticipated video games of 2017, and it has been widely speculated that the game may launch along with the Nintendo Switch. However, it is now revealed that the game will be delayed and is now expected to be released four to six months after the release of Nintendo's new console.

'Tekken 7' release date, news: New trailer features Akuma and Kazumi Mishima
"Tekken 7" is launching in North America in early 2017, and while the game's main focus is going to be the one-on-one action, it will have a story campaign to play through. A brand new trailer, released during the Golden Joysticks Award event, now hints at the story gamers can expect to experience.

'Spider-Man: Homecoming' news: First trailer to be released with 'Rogue One' in cinemas?
"Captain America: Civil War" gave viewers their first glimpse of actor Tom Holland as Peter Parker, also known as Spider-Man, who is now a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The character is getting his own film next year, "Spider-Man: Homecoming," and rumors now suggest that the trailer will launch with "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story."

'Narcos' season 3 spoilers: 'Pretty Little Liars' star Nicholas Gonzales cast in a recurring role
"Narcos" has been renewed for two more seasons, and with the death of Pablo Escobar (Wagner Moura) in season 2, the show is going to delve into a different story for season 3. With a new setting and plot comes new characters, and actor Nicholas Gonzalez has been cast for a recurring role.

'Super Mario Maker 3DS' release date, news: Trailer showcases main features of the 3DS version
"Super Mario Maker" is launching for the 3DS this coming December, following up on the success that the game has enjoyed on the Wii U. In preparation for the handheld port, Nintendo has launched a brand new trailer that showcases all of the main gameplay mechanics, features, and content.

'Han Solo' movie news, spoilers: 'Game of Thrones' star Emilia Clarke cast in major role
"Star Wars" is a growing brand with the upcoming "Han Solo" movie, and "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" further expanding the popular franchise. The "Han Solo" film is still in early stages of development, but it is already shaping up to meet the high standards of Lucasfilm and Disney, with Emilia Clarke now joining the cast.

'Batman: The Telltale Series' episode 4 release date, news: Penultimate episode set to launch on Nov. 22
"Batman: The Telltale Series" has seen its fair share of criticism since it launched. However, reviews have become more positive with the release of each new episode. Episode 4, titled "Guardian of Gotham," has now been confirmed to launch on Tuesday, Nov. 22, and it will be the penultimate episode of the series.

'Star Wars: Battlefront' DLC news: 'Rogue One' DLC to be released on Dec. 6
"Star Wars Battlefront" is going to get one final DLC before the end of the year, titled "Rogue One: Scarif." As the name implies, the DLC is inspired by the upcoming prequel and spinoff film, "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" and it is going to launch this coming December.

'Darksiders Warmastered Edition' release date, news: Game to launch on Nov. 22 for PS4 and Xbox One, Nov. 29 for PC
"Darksiders Warmastered Edition" was initially going to launch this past October but had to be delayed. It has now been announced that the game is launching before the end of November for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. A port is also heading towards the Nintendo Wii, U but no launch date has yet been released.

'Persona 5' release date, news: Game's launch delayed; English version to roll out on April 4
"Perona 5" has already launched in Japan, and it was previously scheduled to roll out in North America in Feb. 14, 2017, but Atlus has now announced that the game will be delayed to April 4. This will only be one of many delays as the game was originally scheduled to release in 2015.

'Super Mario Run' release date, news: Game slated to launch on Dec. 15
Nintendo has released a brand new trailer for "Super Mario Run," their first "Mario" game that will launch for mobile devices. This new trailer showcases how the game is played and what kind of different game modes it will have.

'Kong: Skull Island' spoilers, news, updates: New trailer features Kong's size compared to Godzilla's
The first trailer for "Kong: Skull Island" debuted during the San Diego Comic-Con, and now, the studios have released the second full-length trailer. This new footage further showcases the plot, the characters, and a little bit of humor to go with the action and destruction expected in a film about a raging, giant ape.

'Ghost in the Shell' 2017 movie release date, news, spoilers: Director addresses whitewashing controversy
The upcoming "Ghost in the Shell" movie has released its first full-length trailer, garnering positive feedback from audiences and critics. However, many have still voiced concerns of white-washing the lead role, casting Scarlett Johansson instead of an Asian actress. Director Rupert Sanders has now addressed the controversy surrounding the issue.

'Tekken 7' release date, news: Producer reveals new content for home consoles and PC port
"Tekken 7" has been out for Japanese arcades since early 2015, but it has yet to see a proper release in the West. A proper English port is scheduled for the PC, PS4, and Xbox One in early 2017, and now, series producer Katsuhiro Harada reveals what additions and changes fans can expect with the home port of the game.

Best holiday gifts for gamers 2016: NES Classic Edition, app accessories, headsets, and more
Several holidays are approaching, with Thanksgiving and the Black Friday shopping spree coming next week, and both Christmas and New Year's arriving in a month. This would make it the perfect time to buy new gifts for gamers, but these aren't just limited to brand new consoles like the Xbox One and PS4.