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WhileSonic the HedgehogandDetective Pikachumay be getting the most credit for breaking the video game movie curse, 2018’sTomb Raiderfilm also deserves a nod. The movie didn’t exactly hit it out of the park with critics, but it was generally well-received by fans and was successful enough at the box office to warrant a sequel, which will be released in March of 2021. Details on theTomb Raidersequel film have been scarce since its announcement, but a new report sheds more light on what fans of the franchise can expect....

PopularTwitchstreamers have been utilizing the host function offered on the platform to support friends and other creators when they aren’t streaming, but that’s coming to an end soon. Hosting has been a prominent feature onTwitchsince 2014, but the Amazon livestreaming service has confirmed that hosting will be removed later this year.Twitch recently updated its frequently asked questions section to reflect the fact that the hosting feature will disappear on October 3, leaving streamers less than a month to get those last-minute hosts in....

Riot’s newest title,Valorant, has made multiple headlines in its short life thus far. From a mass exodus of the professional scene ofCounter-Strike: Global Offensivemoving intoValorantto a unique means of drip-feeding maps with ample cosmetic purchases available, Riot Games' newest foray into competitive play has been interesting to track. Shroud, the formerCounter-Strike: Global Offensiveprofessional-turned-Twitch streaming superstar, has a proverbial bone to pick with the first-person shooter. Much asLeague of Legendstends to be posited as a more casual version ofDOTA, Riot Games’Valorantis typically considered to be the more casual version ofCounter-Strike....

Summary An upcoming indie game calledVampire Therapistwill dive deep into the minds of struggling vampires, allowing players to help them solve their inner issues. Many successful AAA games are sequels to previous games or belong to a known series. At the 2023 Game Awards, five of the six nominees were sequels, and the other nomination wasSuper Mario Bros. Wonder, which is part of one of the most well-known video game series in the world....

The official Twitter account of Netflix seriesThe Umbrella Academyrecently posted a video listing every appearance of a “sparrow” symbol throughout the show’s 2nd season. The symbols apparently hinted at the season’s twist ending, and the number of symbols (43) is significant as well. However, most of them were incredibly well-hidden, sneakily giving fans even more reasons to rewatch the show. Clever. The same Twitter account announced the presence of the sparrow symbols on August 6th, a week after the premiere of season 2....

Set in a galaxy eternally at war, theWarhammer 40Kuniverse is not short of grave alien threats for humanity to wrestle with. From the bloodthirsty Orks to the corrupting forces of Chaos and beyond, the Imperium of Man is beset on all sides, forced into a state of constant military engagement. However, there is one xenos race that represents existential doom for not only the Imperium but every sentient species in the Milky Way galaxy: the Tyranids....

Isometric action RPGWeird Westhas just received one of its most important content updates yet, as patch 1.05 introduces full-fledged modding support into the game. Historically, moddable games have had substantially longer shelf lives if they managed to entertain even a small community of dedicated fans, and the featured showcase promises big things for WolfEye Studios' first standalone project. Envisioned by one of the original developers ofDishonoredandPrey, Raphaël Colantonio,Weird Weststands out even in the admittedly offbeat category of immersive sims....

Games likeTetris 99andPac-Man99have brought classic arcade games to the battle royale genre, and it should not stop there. WhileTetrisandPac-Manmay be some of the most iconic retro titles,Space Invadersis still one of the biggest names in arcade gaming. Players have spent hours in the arcade shooting alien spaceships as they attempt to get the high score, and the thrill of its gameplay loop has made it one of the highest-grossing arcade video games of all time....

Having been featured in a WWE game already, Logan Paul is returning withWWE 2K23with his signaturePokemoncard necklace which players can customize in various ways. Outside the standard rotation of WWE superstars,WWE 2K23fans can buy new ones or customize their ideal professional wrestler, but there are some ways to customize the existing ones too. WWE 2K23is available in early access and fans are already discovering unique details about the game such asLogan Paul’sPokemoncardchain presenting a few alternatives....

Summary Dave the Diveris possibly coming toXbox Game Passsoon, according to a new prediction from a well-known Microsoft leaker. The hit genre hybrid could be aiming to reachXbox Game Passin late July 2024. Developed by Nexon subsidiary Mintrocket,Dave the Davercombines action-adventure gameplay with management sim elements by tasking players to explore undersea environments during the day while running a sushi restaurant at night. It was originally released for PC and the Nintendo Switch in June and October 2023, respectively, before making its way to PlayStation consoles in April 2024....

Player Mistakes Back to All Characters Out of all the available supports inGenshin Impact,Xingqiuis a fan favorite. The Guhua Disciple is amazing in both offense and defense. Offensively, both his Elemental Skill and Burst can deal great damage without him having to take field time. Meanwhile, defensively, Xingqiu can reduce incoming damage, and then heal the active character whenever his Rain Sword disappears. As if that’s not enough, this unit is also an amazing battery....

Often considered to be the lesserPokémon,Digimonstarted in much the same way asPokémondid, with its anime series being incredibly popular and running around the same time as its competition. WhileDigimonnever reached the same heights thatPokémonwould go on to reach, it has its dedicated fan base that has stuck by it through the highs and lows. Related:Pokémon: The Most Overpowered Pokémon From Each Generation There are many similarities betweenDigimonandPokémon, most notably in the creatures themselves, but there are also enough differences in both the games and the anime to make it stand on its own and differentiate it from its more popular cousin....

With the advent ofDemon’s Souls, developer FromSoftware went on to create not only a number of highly popular action-RPGs, but an entire subgenre of video game. Nowadays, the ‘Soulslike’ genre has amassed not only an incredible following, but a great library of games, too – FromSoft’s ownElden Ringincluded. FromNiohto theupcoming SoulslikeThymesia, developersaround the world have been adapting FromSoft’s core formula to create their own vast worlds. The popularity of the genre makes one wonder if established franchises should consider creating a Soulslike entry for themselves....