Having access to information is an important part of being in an ever-connected society, but with that comes the risk of being exposed to the perpetuation of false, or at least misleading, information. Take the pandemic, as an example.COVID-19 has affected the video games industry, as well as entire economic structures on a global scale. One harmful side effect of this is the spreading of harmful misinformation that leads to negative consequences....

Summary Hollow Knight: Silksonghas been anticipated by many of Team Cherry’s fans, and the developer intends to deliver content that surpasses the original. AlthoughSilksong’s long development time has left a question mark on the game’s actual release date, it has also left fans speculating about what they should be looking forward to. With so many years passing between the originalHollow KnightandHollow Knight: Silksong, having the next game reference a lot from its predecessor may benefit it now more than it would have before....

Yakuza 3 Remasteredis available as part of theYakuza Remastered Collection.The story of the game follows series protagonist Kazuma Kiryu as he takes care of an orphanage in Okinawa. The early chapters ofYakuza 3 Remasteredtake place largely in the Morning Glory Orphanage and Downtown Ryukyu area. The Remastered version improves the graphical fidelity, but the game is left mostly untouched. So players should expect the game to be less refined and streamlined than the modernLike a Dragongames....

Avatar: The Way of Wateris finally in theaters. Ahead of its worldwide release, Zoe Saldaña, who plays Neytiri in the film, shared some stories about how she overcame the fear she struggled with when learning how to freedive. Avatar: The Way of Waterreturns audiences to Pandora, the homeworld of the Na’vi. Lush and full of bioluminescent creatures, the world has been one of the main draws of the franchise, with its creation bolstered by some impressive VFX work....

Several US lawmakers are calling on the Federal Trade Commission to stop opposingMicrosoft’s buyout of Activision Blizzard. Shockwaves were sent across the gaming industry when Microsoft announcedits plan to purchase mega-publisher Activision Blizzardlast year, and since then the proposed deal has been sent through various regulatory bodies around the world. Many concerns about this planned buyout have been raised during these hearings, particularly regarding Microsoft’s hypothetical control over blockbuster franchises likeCall of Dutyand the Xbox owner gaining a potential monopoly in the growing cloud gaming landscape....

With the remakes of some games in theMario and Luigiseries, one game seems to have been overlooked.Mario and Luigi: Partners in Timeis perhapsone of the most underrated games in the series. With its change of major aspects from the original game, it was met with both praise and criticism when it came to assessing its worth. Related:5 Things Fans Loved about Super Mario Sunshine (& 5 Things We Hated) Most find it to be one of the worst in the series....

Video game developers relish in creating maliciously nefarious antagonists, poised to cause anarchy within their title. However, their ability to combat this evil with good, grants them even more satisfaction, oftentimes allowing the player to control this determined vigilante. With most games nowadays consisting of brutally challenging enemies, it is only appropriate these heinous characters are met with force. Commonly masked, these individuals stretch far beyond meaningless battles, offering story-rich lore, intimate ambitions, and even personal vendettas....

With EA and FIFA set to part ways after more than a quarter of a century of working together,FIFA 23marks the end of an era. It also happens to be one of the bestFIFAgames in years, with more game modes, more customizable options, and more officially licensed teams than ever before. Even without these improvements though, the game would almost certainly still sell millions of copies, such is the popularity of the long-running franchise and the weakness of the competition....

Quick Links Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree’s massiveShadow Keep legacy dungeonprovides players with an incredible amount of content. From the moment the trailers for the DLC were first released, there was rampant speculation about whetherSotE’s main dungeon would live up to the hype, and theShadow Keepdelivered in every major way. There are entire sections of the main map that will go unrevealed if players do not thoroughly explore the keep....

GameStophas been through a lot of problems over the years, and its mettle is facing its toughest battle yet, as the company attempts to right the ship among consistently significant financial losses, giant format changes to several different stores, and most recently, a botched response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Due to the pandemic, March has been a harsh month for businesses everywhere andGameStopis no exception, with the company announcing that all GameStop storefront will be closed for the foreseeable future (digital and pick-up are still available) - an announcement it made just days ago....

The Warner Bros. production studio is currently contemplating a lot of changes to the DCEU film slate and universe.Whether current upcoming releaseslikeAquaman 2andThe Flashare the end of the DCEU and the start of a newDCfilm universe remains to be seen. One of the more successful properties for the DCEU over the past few years has beenWonder Woman, featuring Gal Gadot and Patty Jenkins as a team in front of and behind the camera....

In the world of animation, few companies have earned as much respect as Studio Ghibli. Founded in 1985 by Hayao Miyazaki, Isao Takahata, Toshio Suzuki, and Yasuyoshi Tokuma, Studio Ghibli has spent the best part of 35 years crafting visually stunning and narratively dense movies, ones that have helped introduce anime to western nations. Its pedigree is beyond doubt, with Miyazaki’sSpirited Awaybeing the first (and currently only) anime film to win an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature....

All eyes are onApex Legendsseason 13 and its upcoming additions. Players will be able to check out a new defensive legend named Newcastle, check out a new POI on Storm Point called Downed Beast, and fight for survival in the new PvE IMC Armories. Overall,Apex Legendsseason 13is shaping up to be a good one. However,Apex Legends Mobileisn’t to be forgotten either.Apex Legendsis available on a plethora of platforms, with the mobile version built from the ground up for Android and iOS devices....