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Summary As a ninthResident Evilgame lurks in the future, the franchise’s community is buzzing with speculation regarding what the next game will hold. BothBiohazardandVillagetook the series into a new era with its protagonist, Ethan Winters, but after the events ofVillage, the protagonist for the ninth game in the franchise is a mystery. Withrumors thatResident Evil 9has a massive budgetand many story possibilities, a lot of fans want to know which character from the franchise will be leading the game....

Summary Publisher Ubisoft has officially unveiledAnno 117: Pax Romana, a new city-building game based on the Ancient Roman period and destined for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Amazon’s Luna service. Set for release in 2025,Anno 117is the next game in the long-runningAnnoseries, which combines city-building gameplay with historical simulation. TheAnnoseries is a long-standing stalwart of the Ubisoft stable, dating back to 1998’sAnno 1602. Just as the original game evoked the period of the age of exploration and colonization, theAnnoseries has consistently focused on enabling exploration through the establishment of settlements across a large map....

Ever since Valve officially announced theSteamDeck,and pre-orders for the new handheld went live, there has been plenty of speculation regarding what the experience using the device itself will be like. The hands-on coverage that an assortment of different outlets have provided has helped give consumers someinitial impressions of the Steam Deck. However, it seems like Valve still has plenty in store for the new handheld console following its launch. The draw of being able to play any and all games in any given Steam library on the go is reason enough for many to reserve pre-orders, but if Valve wants the Steam Deck to be a must-buy for all gaming enthusiasts, it should create their own version of Xbox Game Pass to launch with the console....

Anime is one of Japan’s biggest cultural exports, and its style has spread worldwide. Between breakout anime and manga likeDemon Slayer, video games with anime aesthetics likeTales of Arise, and crossovers likeNarutoappearing inFortnite, the medium is ever-present. Classics such asGhost in the ShellandCowboy Bebopmay get live-action adaptations in North America, but original stories from the 1990s are what inspiredWander Stars. Wander Starsis the next title by Paper Castle Games, a four-person team based out of Spain....

Summary World of Warcraftplayers with Amazon Prime subscriptions can claim the Tabard of Brilliance for free from now through most of September. This stylish cosmetic is the latest in a line of itemsWorld of Warcrafthas given away that were originally from the discontinued trading card game. For most of this year,Blizzard has been giving away monthly loot drops via Prime Gamingfor many of its games, includingWorld of Warcraft. Several of these cosmetics have been rare items originally from the discontinuedWorld of WarcraftTrading Card Game....

In the late 80s, when the concept of video games started booming, not many could’ve predicted what will gaming be like in 2020. There was a time when so many different hardware and equipment were required to run one game properly. On top, people were spending a fortune on TVs, games, and a proper setup to play a game that won’t last thirty minutes. Comparing that to today, things have changed so much....

343 Industries has been awfully quiet since the delay ofHalo Infiniteearlier this year. Though Xbox HeadPhil Spencer recently shared his thoughtson pushing the game into 2021, 343 Industries hadn’t addressed the situation until now. As the next big entry in the Halo franchise,Halo Infinitewas supposed to be a launch title for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S this holiday season, but it was unfortunately delayed until 2021. While the specifics for this delay aren’t known, the response to theHalo Infinitegameplay premiere suggested that the developers could benefit from more time on the project....

Summary October was an absolutely huge month for the gaming industry. While it was unfortunately marred by seeminglycountless developer layoffsthat have negatively impacted so many of the people who have helped to make 2023 such an incredible year for gaming, October was still a massive month when it came to video game releases, and some of those titles ended up being some of the best games of the whole year. WhileMarvel’s Spider-Man 2led the charge,Alan Wake 2closed out the month with a bang....

It’s inevitable thatAssassin’s Creed Valhallawill be compared toOdyssey,as everyAssassin’s Creedgame is usually rankedonce a new title is released. For the most part,Valhallais a worthy successor, but it doesn’t exactly outclassOdysseyin performance. The two are largely similar, with one topping the other in particular areas. RELATED:Locations That Make Assassin’s Creed Odyssey Better (& That Are Just Frustrating) It’s up to the gamer to judge which aspect’s lower or higher performance impacts them the most....

Fans ofDestiny 2have been absolutely spoiled by Bungie when it comes to available merchandise. Bungie has partnered with a number of quality merchandise providers to create t-shirts, pins, art books, plushies, toys, jewelry, and more. One area of merchandise that’s particularly exciting is Bungie’s line ofDestiny 2statues and figures, particularly its character replicas made in partnership with Numskull Designs. The pair is now back for the announcement of a new statue, this one of the Crucible’s own Lord Shaxx....

After getting on the bus to go to school, Suzu gets disappointed Matsuri did not sit closer to her or next to her and realizes how they had grown apart when she gets to see Matsuri with a smartphone, and she did not have his contact. Unbeknownst to them, Shirogane is stalking them from afar. RELATED:Ayakashi Triangle, Season 1, Episode 1 — Matsuri, Suzu, And Ayakashi, Review Matsuri Becomes Popular As A Girl At Hokusai High school, when Matsuri appears in his new form as a girl and calls the attention of both boys and girls there....

Summary After a lengthy three-year break, theGranblue Fantasy Versusseries is back, and it’s already proving to be a worthy successor to its much-beloved predecessor among many fans. As withany of Arc Systems fighting gamesthough,Versus Risingsimilarly has a bunch of mechanics and systems that players need to know about to hit the ground running and to avoid falling into the very common mistakes that beginners can often run into. Admittedly, there has been a much bigger effort to make the game a little more accessible, and it’s ultimately a much easier game to learn this time around, but it can still be useful to know about some of the core systems that make up the fast-paced gameplay....

When it comes to TV specials and films, Christmas fans are given a lot to be entertained by. That isn’t the case for video games. There have not been many games centered on Christmas or even set around the holiday. Most games that do have some Christmas themes only have selective levels. Kingdom Hearts 2is a great example as Sora and the gang travel to Christmas Town. It’s a great place to play to get into the holiday spirit, but the whole world should only take a couple of hours at max....