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Disney Dreamlight Valley’sA Rift in Timeexpansion invites players to explore the mystical region ofEternity Isle, which features new characters to befriend, materials to gather, treasures to discoverusing the new Royal Hourglass magical tool, and more. This new region features a massive map that’s even larger than the original Valley, offering players an expansive potential blank slate to personalize to their liking. A Rift in Timefeatures three new unlockable characters–EVE, Gaston, and Rapunzel–and the free update that launched alongside the expansion allows players to welcome another beloved character to the Valley,Jack Skellington....

JBL Tune 125TWS Earbuds These Tune 125 truly wireless earbuds from JBL feature the classic JBL sound that has powered festivals and concerts around the world. They feature the Fast Pair feature by Google, which allows them to be paired with an Android device in a single tap.The Dual Connect feature allows the user to choose whether to use one of the earbuds or both. The earbuds deliver a total of up to 32 hours of battery life, 8 hours in the earbuds, and 24 additional hours from the charging case....

Nintendo wouldn’t exist today were it not forDonkey Kong. The main antagonist of the arcade classic of the same name, Donkey Kong was Jumpman’s first rival beforeMariobegan trading blows with King Koopa. It wouldn’t be untilDonkey Kong Jr.where Nintendo would introduce a playable Kong andDonkey Kong Countrywhen Rare would introduce the modern Donkey Kong who the franchise now anchors itself to. RELATED:Banjo-Threeie: 10 Canceled Rare Games You Never Knew Existed Since then, there have been multiple playable Kongs throughout the series....

Every Thursday,Epic Games Storeusers can expect the launcher to give away at least one new free game, and this week is no exception. TheEpic Games Storeis currently giving away the well-receivedGalactic Civilizations 3for free, with users having until next Thursday, January 20 at 10:00am CT to claim it. In the meantime, the Epic Games Store has also revealed the next free game that users will be able to add to their library onceGalactic Civilizations 3leaves the lineup....

Bungie, a studio renowned for its links to theHaloandDestinyfranchises, looks like it will be taking a step away from its established series and creating a new IP with a very different focus. So far, there are still plenty of questions surrounding the mysteriousMatterand what it might entail, but with rumors and speculation encircling the work-in-progress for years,Bungie’s next big project has started to take shape. Even the whisper of a new game from a big studio is going to get fans riled up, and it’s inevitable that there will be a deluge of theorizing to accompany any rumors or leaks, however unsubstantiated....

For the most part,Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remasteredis a very lighthearted game. The characters are all pretty aloof in terms of both design and personality, and although the player’s quest is important, the game doesn’t try to overwhelm players with its magnitude. All that said, one dungeon in particular takes all of that and turns it on its head, revealing the true intensity behind each story mission and what is really at stake if the players fail their quest and don’t manage togather enough Myrrh for their village each year....

The world ofGod of Warincludes a lot of hidden areas that players might not know to explore. These locations can require characters to backtrack, solve puzzles, or fight enemies in order to continue onward. One of the most important secret areas inGod of Waris thechamber that leads to Eir. As a mark of Eir’s dangerous nature, his location is not easy to access. Eir, one ofGod of War’s many Valkyries, can be found deep within The Mountain that players visit as part of the main campaign....

Getting past Hecateis already pretty tough for a lot of new and returningHadesplayers inHades 2. The Witch of the Crossroads is not exactly easy to get past and even when you do make it past her, you’ve still got a long way to go until Chronos. The next area after Erebus, for example, is Oceanus, a side path that eventually leads all the way down to Tartarus. However, atthe end of Oceanusthere’s another roadblock waiting for Melinoë, Scylla....

“NextHalloween, when the sun sets and someone is alone, he kills." These fearful words from Laurie Strode (played once more by Jamie Lee Curtis) kick off this quick but effective trailer forHalloween Kills, the upcoming latest entry in the classic slasher series. The trailer features flashes of action and confusion and confusing action, teasing plenty of the brutal scares that fans of the series have come to expect. Beginning with a shot of killer Michael Myers slowly picking up his signature mask in the middle of a street that, bafflingly, hasn’t completely outlawed Halloween decorations after all the holiday-centric murder, the teaser seems to suggest a rather classic horror feel to the film....

Hideo Kojimahas posted a selfie with Nicolas Cage. The man is full to bursting with surprises, not only in terms of his ideas but even inthe way he makes public appearances. Hailed as an “auteur of video games,“Hideo Kojimahas become one of the most iconic video game developers of all time, rivaling Shigeru Miyamoto in terms of sheer legendary status. Best known as the lead developer of theMetal Gearseries until 2015, his style is best defined as cinematic, with a strong emphasis on the writing and narrative....

Open-world games have quickly risen in popularity in recent years and many of these games have been influenced by bothBethesdaand Ubisoft. With gaming series likeElder ScrollsandAssassin’s Creedcontinuously expanding the sizes of their worlds, bothBethesdaand Ubisoft have proven that they can make exciting open worlds with tons of content for players to experience. However, the two companies have very different outlooks when it comes to creating these open worlds, based on what they offer players, how players explore, and how the world can teach players about lore....

Cooking is a central activity inDisney Dreamlight Valley, offering players an array of over 350 unique recipes to prepare. Disney characters in the Valley frequently request meals as their favorite daily item or place orders at Remy’s Restaurant. Not only do these dishes serve to restore energy, but they can also be sold for Star Coins. For players with a penchant for sweets,Disney Dreamlight Valleyboasts over 100 dessert recipes. These dishes often feature extravagant designs, making them not just delicious treats but also fantastic decorative items in players' homes....

Game Rant recently had a chance to sit down with Amber Howard, the new Head of Talent at TalentX Gaming (TXG), a collaboration between esports leader ReKTGlobal and TalentX Entertainment. Howard has been influential in launching and maintaining the careers of many successful content creators and esports figures following her extensive experience in talent management at both the NFL and Machinima. We spoke about thekeys to success in content creationand TXG’s creator first mentality, the serious implications of internet fame and the future of streaming, and closed out with some of Amber’s insights on the benefits of diversity to gaming as a whole....