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Summary Having just turned 10 years old,The Last of Usfinds itself in an incredibly fortunate spot, being more popular than it ever has been before. WhileThe Last of Usmade an immediate and gigantic impact on the gaming industry back in 2013, its fanbase has only continued to grow since then, with this year marking a particularly incredible year for the franchise, withThe Last of UsHBO showbringing in more fans than Naughty Dog probably ever thought was possible....

A dedicatedCall of Duty: Warzonefan noticed a change in the map that reverts back to a previous incarnation. After each season rotated, the map of Verdansk would change slightly to present the new content appropriately. One popular addition toCall of Duty: Warzoneis the train which added several tunnels and tracks to the map, but one fan noticed those details missing after the last update. Whilerumors of a major map change forCall of Duty: Warzonehave been circulating for some time, it is still too early for anything to be noticeable on the in-game world map....

TheFableseries hasn’t had the smoothest ride over the years. When the first game was released in 2004, it had a pretty positive reception from fans and was seen as a refreshing change of pace for fantasy action RPGs with its brash humor and unique aesthetic. The series really found its footing withFable 2, which was met with critical acclaim from both players and critics alike and was seen as a step in the right direction in almost every aspect....

Indie gameshave had a huge presence in the gaming sphere over the past several years and 2022 was one of the biggest years yet for indie fans. With titles likeStray,Tunic,Neon White,Chained Echoes, and dozens more releasing over the past year, 2023 has some work to do if it is going to follow up on the success of theseindie games. Luckily, the initial outlook seems positive for the genre as some big titles by small teams are slated to release in the coming year....

Obsidian Entertainment’s upcomingPentimenthas been turning some heads in the lead-up to release thanks to its striking art style and gripping murder mystery premise. As the passion project of game director Josh Sawyer,Pentimentis envisioned as a historical narrative adventure set in the 16th century. This is a smaller project forObsidian Entertainment, but it should be an enticing experience for history buffs or gamers who love a good narrative. Pentimentis being developed by a small portion of the much bigger Obsidian Entertainment....

A new chapter in the saga ofResident Evilgames has just released, and it has been rather well-received so far. While the reception on theactual involvement of Lady Dimitrescuis mixed, with some talking about how little her role proved to be despite all the build-up,Resident Evil Villageis garnering many positive reviews as more players finish the game. Resident Evil Villagewas one of the most anticipated games to release in May, but despite the fact thatResident Evil Villagehas released for multiple platforms, the very popular Xbox Game Pass does not include the newResident Evilgame....

Warner Bros. and DC’sWonder Womandebuted in theaters to record-breaking success and acclaim. Now, the long-awaitedWonder Woman 1984is scheduled to hit theaters this fall with director Patty Jenkins returning to the helm for the second chapter of the franchise. However, Jenkins recently stated that the third installment of theWonder Womanfilm series will likely her be her last. Full details on the plot forWonder Woman 1984have not been divulged, but the trailer for the highly-anticipated sequel reveals the film will find the titular heroine facingtwo foes in the form of Kristen Wiig’s Cheetahand Pedro Pascal’s Maxwell Lord....

Summary The last few years have been pretty great forStar Warsvideo game fans. While EA arguably failed to really capitalize on the license properly, a few good games still managed to come out of it, withStar Wars Battlefront 2getting much better with age,Star Wars Squadronsbeing a solid dogfighting game, and of course, theStar Wars Jediseries managing to become one of thebest set ofStar Warsgamesever made. But while these games have been great, they still don’t quite live up to the golden age ofStar Warsgames of the mid-late 2000s, withStar Wars: The Force Unleashedbeing just one excellent example....

Summary There are countless MMOs out there that players can find and try out. Whether they want one set in an alternate version of history (likeFallout 76) or one set in a completely different land with a different society (likeWorld of Warcraft), there are a ton of options. One of the best parts of these games is thatplayers can create the character they have always wanted, and they can meet new people from all over the world....

A clip shared by aLegend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildplayer is blowing other players' minds, revealing that a certain tree type can be cut down that many believed couldn’t be.The Legend of Zeldais a franchise rife with complexity and secrets. There are subtle features and hidden prizes that even dedicatedZeldafans may not know about going back to the originalLegend of Zeldafor the NES.The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildis no different....

It seems that theAnimal Crossing: New Horizonscommunity is ready for the holidays with one fan sharing the Christmas ornaments they hand-crafted featuring the game’s villagers. For those who love specificAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsvillagersand have a penchant for holiday decorating, these ornaments are likely a great addition to any Christmas decor collection. Though it seems like Nintendo has yet to reveal any news about adding a new game to theAnimal Crossingseries, the Switch title seems to be doing well for itself....

2021 is just the latest in a long two years where escapism is needed more than ever. While some turn tofantastical worlds full of magic and gorgeous visuals, others take solace in some good old fashioned romantic comedy.Horimiya, a new anime that just premiered on January 9th, seems to be filling in that void nicely for people interested in the genre, and apparently, there are quite a few. Horimiyajust set the record for most-watched romantic comedy debut on the site My Anime List with nearly 95,000 users indicating they’re “watching” the show, and the number is still climbing....

Elden Ringhas broken several sales records since its launch in February, including the one for being FromSoftware’s biggest Steam launch. This commercial success has remained consistent asElden Ringsurpassed other FromSoftware titleslikeSekiroand allDark Soulsgames, surprising the gaming community. Besides the commercial success, the action RPG has seen tremendous acclaim from fans and critics alike, with the storyline, gameplay, and mechanics being the noteworthy points. The character creator is another commendable feature of Elden Ring, and many believe it could be the best in the business as it grants numerous customization options....