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Celesteis a video game that players seem to remember long after beating it, as the platformer’s narrative is uniquely powerful. While it has officially been five years since the game’s release, it continues to have an enduring impact on the industry, proving that evenmechanically challenging games likeCelestecan - and should - include stories that players can see themselves in. This has become inextricably true for the trans community, who have found representation in Madeline’s journey to self-acceptance - including game director Maddy Thorson....

With a selection of over 4000 games, theSony Playstationhas an absolutely awe-inspiring game library spanning every genre imaginable. The combination of low production costs, new and exciting technology, and new audiences eager for new experiences resulted in one of the most terrific explosions in creativity the industry has ever experienced. While many games from this time are rightfully considered classics, a closer look reveals that these games only scratch the surface of the sheer breadth of the originalPlayStation’s library....

Epic Games' battle royaleFortnitecontinues to surprise its fans with the amount of crossover skins released during Chapter 2, Season 5: “Zero Point.“Ryu and Chun-Li fromStreet FighterjoinedFortniterecently in the footsteps of video game icons such asHalo’s Master Chief andGod of War’s Kratos, and there are rumors that Peter Griffin from the Fox animated sitcomFamily Guymay be added soon. However, the active playerbase brought in by these crossovers has noticed bugs, and Epic Games says a fix is in development for one such issue....

Quick Links Fortniteis rolling out a fresh batch of quest challenges for players to complete to earn large amounts of XP. Offering new ones a bit early this week, one such quest tasks players with scouting one of the UFO crash sites on the island. The reason for the unusual timing comes courtesy ofthe highly-anticipatedNarutocrossover, which officially launches today. The crossover event adds the entirety of Team 7, including sensei Kakashi Hatake as a new NPC, who is also the dealer of this particular quest....

Summary The video game industry is flooded with sequels and that’s a good thing. One of the biggest examples this year wasThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Critics and fans alike seem to adore it just as much as the original. However, for players ofBreath of the Wild, it might be frustrating to see the progress that could carry over be taken from them at the start. RELATED:Unique PlayStation Video Games No One Has Copied Yet (But Should)...

Summary Players love being rewarded with goodies. The positive feedback games give its audience is an inherent joy of the medium. This is where bonus stages come in. In each of the games below, gamers are treated to some extra gameplay that is largely inconsequential to the main levels. Most of the time, successfully completing these stages awards something to the player. Sometimes, the level is the reward itself. Just because these are bonus stages, it does not mean the game is just going to let players have the bonus with no extra effort....

Player Mistakes Back to All Characters On their journey inGenshin Impact, Traveler will meet a cheerful lady, Yoimiya. She’s the owner of a famed firework shop in Inazuma. The place is so famous that they even got orders from other regions. Of course, this fame doesn’t come out of thin air. Naganohara Fireworks is known for its excellence in creating a show that brings back memories. After each purchase, the Naganohara provides a paper slip to make an identical firework in the future....

Godfallgenerated quite a bit of buzz in the gaming industry when it was revealed at The Game Awards in 2019. Boasting eye-catching visuals and heavy-hitting combat,Godfallwas one of the very first PlayStation 5 console exclusive games ever shown to the public, and so its reveal trailer turned plenty of heads. It’s now just two months shy of a full year sinceGodfall’s original release on PC and PS5, with the looter-slasher game set to get its biggest update yet....

The world ofHarry Potteris full of evildoers, from dark wizards to Dementors. As such, it makes sense that Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry enrolls its students in Defense Against the Dark Arts classes — even if the subject’sfrequently malevolent teachersseem to do their students more harm than good. Students at Hogwarts learn to counter a wide range of threats, whether by casting the wand-removing Expelliarmus or Stupify, a stunning charm....

Widely considered to be one of the greatest coming-of-age stories ever told,The Karate Kidwas a phenomenon upon its 1984 release. The tale of young teenager Daniel LaRusso learning karate from hisbuilding’s handyman Mr. Miyagiso that he can stand up to his high school bullies is an iconic one that has dominated pop culture ever since. But in 2018, a little show by the name ofCobra Kaicame out and flipped the series on its head....

Quick Links Blumhouse’s creepy bear horror movieImaginarywasreleased on March 8th, 2024, and tells a scary story of Chauncey, a child’s worst nightmare. While many people remember having an imaginary friend or even thinking that a stuffed animal could come to life, few would say that imaginary figure was actually evil. When Jessica (DeWanda Wise)’s stepdaughter Alice (Pyper Braun) gets a stuffed bear named Chauncey, Jessica realizes there is something seriously wrong....

Fans of some of the biggest anime have something to look forward to at this year’s WonderCon in Anaheim, California. With over 35 years as one of America’s preeminent fan conventions, WonderCon is set to greet anime fans with some merchandise thanks to Loungefly and Funko based aroundOne PieceandJujutsu Kaisen. With five pieces of merchandise available, these pieces are all but certain to draw long lines. The Funko items will be available exclusively at WonderCon, while the Loungefly items can be purchased at both WonderCon and online....

Summary Warning: The following contains spoilers for the Jujutsu Kaisen manga. When Sukuna fought Satoru,everybody had high hopes that the strongest jujutsu sorcerer in the modern era would come on top and beat the King of the Curses. Unfortunately, fate can be cruel sometimes and Satoru Gojo has to lose his life to Sukuna. From that point on, Sukuna wiped the floor with every sorcerer that dared to stand in his way....