Riftbound’s Second Set, Spiritforged, Is Out Today
The League of Legends new trading card Riftbound launched with Origins in the West on Halloween of last year. Today, the sophomore set Spiritforged, is available... Read more.
Mixtape Preview: Feeling Nostalgic For Days Long Past
If you grew up in small town America, then you’ve already played Mixtape. Bored out of your mind, longing for an escape, eyes set on a broader horizon. At... Read more.
Cyberpunk TCG: Interview With the Creators
The Cyberpunk trading card game (TCG) was revealed by IGN in December of last year. It has since garnered significant attention from not only the TCG and tabletop... Read more.
Overwatch Spotlight Brings a Much Needed Facelift to the Franchise
During the Overwatch Spotlight stream today, Blizzard announced a massive amount of new updates and changes coming to the hero shooter in what is likely its biggest... Read more.
Resident Evil Requiem: Our Final Preview
The latest entry in Capcom’s iconic survival horror series is almost upon us. Resident Evil Requiem is the next mainline title, featuring newcomer FBI agent... Read more.
The Killing Stone Preview
Announced last year, Killing Stone is an narrative focused folk-meets-occult-horror deck builder game. It takes place in the Arctic Circle during the 17th century... Read more.
Our Most Anticipated Games of 2026
As 2025 winds down and we put a bow on another year of incredible game releases, it’s always fun to take a small glimpse ahead. 2026 is shaping up to be yet... Read more.
Damon and Baby Hands-On Preview
During The Game Awards 2025 week, I got to get an in-depth hands-on preview with Arc System Works upcoming title Damon and Baby. I played a development build, so... Read more.
Lenny Kravitz is 007: First Light’s New Bond Villain
During the Game Awards 2025, IO Interactive revealed that legendary musician and actor Lenny Kravitz is portraying the main antagonist in the upcoming game 007:... Read more.
Everything Shown at Day of the Devs: The Game Awards Digital Showcase
Game Awards season is once again upon us, celebrating and recognizing achievements and milestones from the best games that released throughout the year. Also returning... Read more.
Monthly Games Guide: December 2025
2025 may be winding down, but that doesn’t mean quality game release are too. December sees the release of one of the most anticipated games recent memory,... Read more.
Riftbound: A First Look at the New Set, Spiritforged
Riftbound Origins, the new League of Legends trading card game, finally saw its Western release this past Halloween. The second set, Spiritforged, is on the horizon,... Read more.
Riftbound TCG: Worlds 2025 Bundle Unboxing
The vast world of League of Legends grows even bigger with Riftbound, the new trading card game from Riot. In it, up to four players will deploy units, cast spells,... Read more.
Magic: The Gathering | Avatar: The Last Airbender New Card Gallery
The iconic world of Nickelodeon’s Avatar: The Last Airbender is next up to get the Magic: The Gathering treatment. Releasing November 21, the 233 card main... Read more.
Magic: The Gathering 2026 Release Lineup Revealed
During MagicCon Atlanta, Wizards of the Coast announced their main set release lineup for 2026. We’re getting seven main sets, which the team has confirmed... Read more.
PAX West 2025: Keep These Indie Games on Your Radar
PAX West is all about independent games, and 2025’s lineup was absolutely solid. I got to go hands-on with dozens of them, but that doesn’t begin to... Read more.
PAX West 2025: Capcom Had One of the Best Showings
PAX West 2025 has come and gone, and we were there all weekend checking out some of the hottest upcoming games. Of them are Capcom’s upcoming trio of heavy-hitters... Read more.
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance Review
Many dorks in the video game industry (myself included) have taken it upon themselves to crown 2025 the Year of the Ninja. We’ve had games like Assassin’s... Read more.
Insight Editions is Releasing a Visual History of Mortal Kombat
Insight Editions, known for their vast library of visual histories of pop culture icons like Superman and Star Wars, is coming out with with a complete visual history... Read more.
Dead Take Review
What would you do to achieve your dreams? Would you sacrifice relationships, your livelihood, or even your own sanity? Dead Take, a first-person psychological horror... Read more.
Wheel World Review
An open-world racing game where you explore the map and complete multiple objectives and take on races? No, it’s not that Nintendo Switch 2 launch title. It’s... Read more.
SDCC 2025: Video Games Guide
San Diego Comic-Con is back, and with it comes a wide variety of things to do. Whether it has to do with movies, TV shows, anime, and, of course, comics, there’s... Read more.
EXCLUSIVE Magic: The Gathering Edge of Eternities Card Preview
Edge of Eternities is Magic: The Gathering’s next expansion. It’s a “science-fantasy” set and (to my delight) is the next set with in-universe... Read more.
Superman Review
I may be in the minority, but I rather enjoy Zack Snyder’s Man of Steel (2013). It takes the director’s signature dark, gritty, and “realistic”... Read more.
MTG: Edge of Eternities Showcase Cards Gallery
Magic: The Gathering‘s latest set Edge of Eternities is the next in-universe, and the last one for 2025. In recent years, Magic sets are released with various... Read more.
Magic: The Gathering Edge of Eternities Preview
Edge of Eternities (set code EOE) is the next main Magic: The Gathering set after Final Fantasy, and the latest in-universe story with original Magic characters... Read more.
Every San Diego Comic-Con 2025 After Party
Our favorite time of the year is once again upon us! San Diego Comic-Con returns to downtown San Diego July 23-25. If you’re lucky enough to snag a badge,... Read more.
Monthly Games Guide: July 2025
With the Nintendo Switch 2 finally here, one of the year’s most anticipated games is Donkey Kong Bananza. A new take on 3D Donkey Kong in over 20 years, it’s... Read more.
FBC: Firebreak Review
Remedy Entertainment, the developers of incredible story-based single player games like Alan Wake II and Control, swung for the fences with their first foray into... Read more.
Nintendo Switch vs. Nintendo Switch 2: A Side-By-Side Comparison
After much speculation, rumors, and leaks, the Nintendo Switch 2 is finally here. It launched just last week on June 5, and I’ve already spent dozens of hours... Read more.
Magic: The Gathering – Final Fantasy New Card Gallery
In recent years, Magic: The Gathering has been no stranger to crossover sets. They’ve released cards from a wide breadth of different properties and media,... Read more.
Breaking Down the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct
It’s finally here, after months of hopes, dreams, leaks, and speculation. Today, the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct fully revealed the console and upcoming games.... Read more.
Monthly Games Guide: April 2025
This April has something for everyone. Whether you’re into gorgeous indie adventures, deep and immersive RPGs, or wanting to check out previously exclusive... Read more.
Tarkir: Dragonstorm – A Closer Look at Magic’s Newest Set
In 2014, Magic: The Gathering (MTG) and Wizards of the Coast released Khans of Tarkir, a wild frontier full of clans, dragons, and ravaged by war. This three-set... Read more.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Review
Since 2007, the Assassin’s Creed franchise has been many players’ go-to source for immersive stealth gameplay and over-the-top assassinations. This blends... Read more.
Upcoming Propstore Auction to Show Off Classic Sci-Fi Items
From March 26 to March 28, the Petersen Automotive Museum will once again be host to the Entertainment Memorabilia Auction. This time, the Propstore-led function... Read more.
Monthly Games Guide: March 2025
2025 is barreling along, and the great releases just keep coming. This month will see the release of Hazelight Studios’ newest co-op adventure in Split Fiction,... Read more.
Total Chaos Hands-on Preview
Tension, mystery, intrigue, horror… gross. These are the first things that popped into my head when I first booted up my preview build of Total Chaos, a new... Read more.
Magic: The Gathering Reveals New Final Fantasy Crossover Cards
Wizards of the Coast (WOTC) and their mega-popular trading card game Magic: The Gathering are no strangers to crossovers. In recent years, the Universes Beyond label... Read more.
Monthly Games Guide: February 2025
2025 is about to start off with a bang, with a substantial schedule of hugely anticipated releases right around the corner. Our monthly games guide for February... Read more.
Phantom Blade Zero Developer Reveals New Gameplay
Phantom Blade Zero developer S-Game has unveiled new gameplay in their Year of the Snake trailer. Created in Unreal Engine 5, this new trailer shows off the significant... Read more.
Nintendo Switch 2, New Mario Kart Officially Revealed
After over a year of heavy leaks and rumors, the successor to Nintendo’s smash hit handheld/ home console hybrid has been officially revealed, alongside what... Read more.
Our Most Anticipated Games of 2025
The 2020’s are proving to be one of the best decades in video games when it comes to great releases. We’ve gotten revivals of old classic franchises,... Read more.
Temple of Geek Awards: Winners
After a much-needed break for the holidays and to celebrate the new year with our loved ones, the Temple of Geek judges have deliberated on the winners of each category... Read more.
Monthly Games Guide: January 2025
Another year, another busy release schedule to look forward to. This January sees the release of some great RPGs, remasters, and expansions to kick off the new year.... Read more.
Temple of Geek’s End of Year Awards Nominees
Our staff has deliberated, and we finally have our official list of nominees for the Temple of Geek End of Year Awards. Determined by popular vote by our whole staff... Read more.
Double Dragon Revive Hands-On Preview: Reinventing a Classic
The Double Dragon series hasn’t had a mainline entry since 2017, with Double Dragon IV releasing to less-than-stellar critical reception. The iconic sidescrolling... Read more.
Every Game from Day of the Devs: The Game Awards Edition
Day of the Devs, a non-profit celebrating and bolstering independent games in the industry, makes it’s return this winter. The Game Awards edition of the show... Read more.
Announcing the Temple of Geek End of Year Awards
Here at Temple of Geek, we have one of the most passionate teams of contributors around, covering all corners of fandom. From movies and TV, to comics and conventions,... Read more.
Monthly Games Guide: December 2024
Here at Temple of Geek, we know how hard it can be to keep track of every upcoming new release – whether it’s new movies, TV shows, games, or even comics,... Read more.
Marvel Rivals Celebrates Upcoming Release with Launch Trailer
Marvel Rivals, the upcoming competitive PVP team shooter from NetEase Games, releases December 6. To celebrate, they’ve released a new launch trailer, showcasing... Read more.
The Gamer’s Holiday Gift Guide
The holidays (and Black Friday) are once again right around the corner, and what better way to celebrate capitalism and the downfall of society other than aggregating... Read more.
Day of the Devs: The Game Awards Edition Returns this Winter
It’s once again Game Awards season, which means the return of Day of the Devs. This year’s independent developer-focused show airs Wednesday, December... Read more.
Marvel Contest of Champions Celebrates 10 Years
The hit mobile fighting game has reached their decade milestone. Developer Kabam will be rolling out new content and features leading up to the December 10th anniversary.... Read more.
Temple of Geek’s Halloween Gaming Festival Podcast
Dive into the ultimate October 2024 game reviews with the Temple of Geek Podcast and their special Halloween Gaming Festival! Join Myles and Kurosh as they dissect... Read more.
Fear the Spotlight Review
First revealed during Summer Game Fest 2024, Fear the Spotlight is an original PlayStation-era inspired indie survival horror game that also pays homage to 90’s... Read more.
Ghost of Yotei Announced at Sony State of Play
Today, Sony held another State of Play stream, showcasing over 20 games coming to PS5 and PSVR2 to finish out the year and onto 2025. Capping off the show was the... Read more.
Entertainment Memorabilia Auction by Propstore Returns to LA
Propstore's Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction returns to the Petersen Automotive Museum in LA August 15 - 18.... Read more.
Marvel Rivals Closed Beta Impressions
The Marvel Rivals closed beta proved to be a worthy adversary for games like Overwatch, but will it stand the test of time?... Read more.
Mortal Kombat 1 Year 2 Content Announced at SDCC
Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns details were revealed during SDCC 2024, showcasing new and Returning characters and a new story expansion.... Read more.
Video Games at SDCC: A Comprehensive Guide
Check out our full, in-depth guide for all things video games at San Diego Comic-Con 2024! Including panels schedules and off-site fun.... Read more.
Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure Review
Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure is a poignant, story-driven independent puzzle adventure game that offers quite the challenge.... Read more.
List of After Parties During San Diego Comic-Con 2024
San Diego Comic-Con is around the corner, and with it comes great nightlife around downtown! Check out our list of Comic-Con after parties.... Read more.
Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess Review
Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess is the newest entry in Capcom's impressive catalogue, but does it hold its own against those classics?... Read more.
Summer Game Fest Hands-On: Tales of the Shire
We got a hands-on look with Tales of the Shire, a cozy cooking and relationship simulator from Private Division and Weta Workshop.... Read more.
Hands-on with Magic: The Gathering – Assassin’s Creed
Magic: The Gathering came to Summer Game Fest in full force with Universes Beyond: Assassin's Creed. We got hands-on with the new cards!... Read more.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and more Announced in Nintendo Direct
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom and so much more announced in possibly the final Direct of the Switch era.... Read more.
Summer Game Fest Hands-on: New World: Aeternum
Check out our hands-on impressions of Amazon's soft relaunch of their 2021 MMORPG, New World: Aeternum, coming this October.... Read more.
Summer Game Fest Hands-on: Phantom Blade Zero
Phantom Blade 0 is shaping up to be the next big Soulslike. Check out hands-on preview of the demo from Summer Game Fest!... Read more.
Summer Game Fest Hands-on: Fear the Spotlight
During Summer Games Fest, we got a hands-on look at the upcoming indie survival horror game from Cozy Game Pals and Blumhouse Games.... Read more.
Street Fighter 6: Hands-On with M. Bison
During Summer Game Fest, we got a hands-on gameplay preview of Street Fighter 6 Year 2 fighter and franchise veteran M. Bison.... Read more.
Everything Announced at the Xbox Games Showcase
The Xbox Games Showcase brought the heat with a slew of new first-party announcements, updates on existing titles, and a few surprises.... Read more.
Blumhouse Games Reveals Slate of Upcoming Indie Horror Games
During Summer Game Fest, Blumhouse Games took the stage to announce their slate of six upcoming indie horror games.... Read more.
Everything Announced at the Summer Game Fest Showcase
Check out the full list of every single game announced at this year's Summer Game Fest, their trailers, and release dates!... Read more.
Everything Announced at Day of the Devs 2024
Indie games galore - there's something for everyone! Check out the full list of everything announced during Day of the Devs 2024.... Read more.
Everything from the Silent Hill Transmission
A gameplay deep-dive of the Silent Hill 2 remake and a behind-the-scenes look at the Return to Silent Hill film are the main draws.... Read more.
Everything Announced in the May 2024 State of Play
Here's everything announced in May's PlayStation State of Play, including a release date for the Silent Hill 2 remake!... Read more.
Nintendo Switch Successor to be Announced By End of Fiscal Year
Nintendo has confirmed that their next hardware will be announced before the end of the current Fiscal year, and announced a Direct for June.... Read more.
WonderCon 2024 Panel: Behind the Camera of Film and TV Shows
The 2nd Annual Scene Breakdown panel comes to WonderCon 2024 and brings us an exclusive look into some of the industry's biggest projects.... Read more.
Super Mario Bros. Movie Sequel Announced, Coming 2026
In celebration of Mario Day 2024, Nintendo and Illumination have announced that the sequel to the Super Mario Bros. Movie is coming in 2026.... Read more.
Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist Early Access Announced
Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist launches on PC via Steam Early Access on Monday, March 25th at 8AM PST, consoles in 2024.... Read more.
EXCLUSIVE: Loungefly x Hello Kitty Collection Revealed
Loungely announces new collection featuring the 50th anniversary of Hello Kitty, revealed exclusively at Temple of Geek!... Read more.
Our Most Anticipated Games For 2024
Check out Temple of Geek staffers' list for most anticipate games coming in 2024! What are you excited for?... Read more.
Warframe: Whispers in the Walls Details and More Announced
Neil Newbon and Ben Starr join Warframe's newest expansion, and TennoCon 2024 dates revealed leading up to the Game Awards.... Read more.
The Game Awards 2023 Nominees Announced
Check out the nominees for The Game Awards 2023, live at the Peacock Theater in LA on December 7th, 2023. Who are you voting for?... Read more.
Alan Wake II Review
Alan Wake II is an impressive survival horror experience that will stick with you long after you roll credits. ... Read more.
Ten Things the Nintendo Switch Successor Needs
With a new Nintendo console seemingly imminent, we break down ten things the Nintendo Switch successor needs!... Read more.
Mortal Kombat 1 at SDCC: Developer Interviews, Panel Breakdown
San Diego Comic-Con 2023: We sat down and chatted with the developers of Mortal Kombat 1 and breakdown the panel announcements!... Read more.
Star Wars Outlaws at San Diego Comic-Con 2023
New details for Star Wars Outlaws shown off during Ubisoft's San Diego Comic-Con 2023 panel, including a new world, characters, and more!... Read more.
List of Video Game Panels at San Diego Comic-Con 2023
Check out the definitive list and guide for all of the video game panels happening during San Diego Comic-Con 2023!... Read more.
List of After Parties Happening During San Diego Comic-Con 2023
Looking for some nerdy nightlife during San Diego Comic-Con 2023? Check out our list of some of the best after parties!... Read more.
Nintendo Direct: Super Mario Bros. Wonder and More Announced.
Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Super Mario RPG Remake and more announced in June's Nintendo Direct. Check out all the announcements here!... Read more.
Starfield Promises Next-Gen Open World RPG Goodness
The Starfield Direct offered fans a deep dive into the lore, mechanics, and gameplay of Bethesda's first new IP in over 25 years.... Read more.
Biggest Announcements from the Xbox Games Showcase
Xbox fans will be happy to check this out. Here's all the biggest announcements from the Xbox Games Showcase!... Read more.
All the Big Reveals From Summer Game Fest 2023
With E3 2023 cancelled, Geoff Keighley stepped in to take the stage. Let's break down all the big reveals from Summer Game Fest 2023!... Read more.
Street Fighter 6 Review
Street Fighter 6's single-player experience is lacking, but popping visuals and well-optimized online modes make this game worth your while.... Read more.
The Last Case of Benedict Fox Review
The Last Case of Benedict Fox is more frustrating than fun, and this game's release is another entry into Xbox's tumultuous release history.... Read more.
Hunt the Night Review
With some quality of life improvements and nurturing over time, Hunt the Night has the potential to be a run-away independent hit.... Read more.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie Review
Great visuals and a masterful soundtrack can't save The Super Mario Bros. Movie from its bland performances, lack of plot, and pacing issues.... Read more.
Resident Evil 4 Review
Resident Evil 4 improves upon the original in every way, modernizing its mechanics, gameplay, and story. It's a must-play for all gamers.... Read more.
Octopath Traveler II Review
Octopath Traveler II is another modern pillar of the JRPG genre that safely rehashes what made the original great.... Read more.
Scott Snyder’s “Wytches” to be Adapted into TV Show
Announced via his newsletter, legendary comics writer Scott Snyder's Wytches will be adapted into a TV show at Amazon.... Read more.
Everything Announced in February’s Nintendo Direct
With Nintendo sitting out E3 2023, fans are curious about what they have in store this year. Here's everything shown in their February Direct. ... Read more.
23 Games Coming in 2023 We’re Excited About
As 2022 comes to a close, the Temple of Geek staff talks about 23 games coming in 2023 that we're excited for!... Read more.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie Trailer Released
After Nintendo revealed the voice cast during last September's Direct, the Super Mario Bros. Trailer has finally been released.... Read more.
Everything Announced in Nintendo’s September Direct
After a nearly 7 month long hiatus and skipping their usual summer Direct centered around E3, a mainline Nintendo Direct finally returns. Here is everything announced... Read more.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Revealed
After revealing the sequel to the Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild at E3 2019, Nintendo fans have been starving for information on this massively-anticipated... Read more.
‘Tactics Ogre: Reborn’ Officially Announced
After various leaks and rumors, "Tactics Ogre: Reborn" has been officially announced. Coming to PS4, PS5 Switch and PC on November 11, 2022.... Read more.
Gotham Knights: Interviews with Cast and Developers at SDCC
We sat down at a roundtable interview session with some of the cast and developers of Warner Bros. Montreal's upcoming game, "Gotham Knights."... Read more.
Thor: Love and Thunder Spoiler-Free Review
Thor: Love and Thunder releases in theaters on July 8, 2022. This review is spoiler-free, however, spoilers for other MCU projects may occur.... Read more.
Breaking down this year’s Summer Game Fest announcements
Myles and Forchy break down the games from this year’s gaming shows like Xbox showcase, PlayStation State Of Play, and Summer Games Fest.... Read more.
Star Wars Celebration 2022 Cosplay Photo Gallery
We put together a Star Wars Celebration 2022 Cosplay Photo Gallery with photos of some of the most creative cosplays at the con!... Read more.
Star Wars Celebration 2022: “Thank the Maker: A Star Wars Podcast”
Myles Obenza chats with the co-hosts of Thank the Maker: A Star Wars Podcast Adam Russell and Nick Ghanbarian at Star Wars Celebration 2022.... Read more.
What to Expect from Star Wars Celebration 2022
It's a great to be a Star Wars fan. This year, the biannual show returns to sunny Anaheim, CA, and promises to pull out all the stops.... Read more.
‘Morbius’ is a fun but flawed experience
Sony Pictures' Morbius is a fun but flawed experience exploring the origins of the Marvel anti-hero. This is a spoiler-free review.... Read more.
Microsoft Acquires Activision Blizzard Amid Controversy
In an another monumental move by Microsoft, the company has acquired Activision Blizzard and its subsidiaries.... Read more.
What “Encanto” has to say about Family is a deep and meaningful lesson
Encanto enchants audiences with amazing music, multi-dimensional characters, and beautiful family themes. Read our spoiler-free review.... Read more.
New Service Offers Help With Custom Computer Builds
A new service from Rad Dad Computers offers custom computer builds, GPU mining rigs for crytocurrency, and offers overclocking services.... Read more.
E3 2021: We Recap the Best (And Worst) Moments
After a year off due to the pandemic, gaming's biggest stage returned as a digital event. We recap the best and worst moments of E3 2021.... Read more.
Universal Studios Hollywood: What to Expect in a COVID-19 World
Universal Studios Hollywood was finally able to reopen its doors April 16, 2021 with limited capacity and strict state guidelines.... Read more.
Zack Snyder’s Justice League: An Emotional Epic That Was Worth the Wait
After four years of having to live with the disappointment that is 2017's Justice League, fans are finally able to experience Zack Snyder's Justice League... Read more.
“Raya and the Last Dragon” a fun experience, despite predictable themes
Raya and the Last Dragon presents shallow character development while utilizing Disney's tried-and-true formula of hero + conflict = growth.... Read more.