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Summary Sometimes a story is more nuanced regarding good and evil, butStar Warsis not one of those stories, which is part of its appeal. It’s easy to see who the heroes and villains are in one of the entertainment world’s most popular and endearing franchises, with the benevolent Jedi and Republic on one side andthe malevolent Sithor the Empire on the other. The Jedi Masters appear in various forms throughout the history of theStar Warsgalaxy, taking roles as peacemakers, neutral negotiators, and warriors when the situation makes it a necessity....

Summary A combination of a neatly crafted storyline with quality characters and a sense of purpose in a game is a recipe for success, andStardew Valleyis a prime example of this, evidenced by its dominance in the indie game scene over the past half-decade. There’s no shortage of things to do inStardew Valley, from rebuilding the town to sprucing up the farm, but the social elements are also a major draw for players....

Summary With Brainiac taunting aSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leagueplayer during a hectic battle, the DC villain surprisingly mistakes Deadshot for an upcoming DLC character that has yet to be officially announced by Rocksteady. Leaks are nothing new for most live-service games, as titles likeApex Legends,Genshin Impact,Fortnitehave seen reveals and content go livewell before any official announcement was made. In many cases, dataminers are able to delve into the game’s files and extract details that many felt were well hidden, a common problem that many games have experienced after new updates go live....

Summary Even though it has now been dormant for more than six years,Skylanderswas at one point Activision’s main franchise for the children’s target demographic.WhileCall of Dutydominated the marketfor young adults, this toys-to-life series was all the rage for young players, as it expanded into a television show, novels, and more. RELATED:Best Games To Play If You Love Spyro The Dragon Ironically,Skylanderswas born as a spin-off from theSpyrouniverse, and it faded away just asCrash BandicootandSpyromade their triumphant return....

WithSolitairebeing one of the most celebrated card games of all time, a lot of fans turn back to this particular game whenever other card games become a bit too repetitive or overwhelming. After all, the sheer randomness and the potential approaches one could take inSolitairedefinitely make for a delightful brain-teaser despite its simplified mechanics. RELATED:Best Games To Play If You Liked Cities: Skylines However, there are in fact “optimal” strategies to use when playing this card game....

It is impossible to overlook how important the parry mechanic is forResident Evil 4’s remake. Like how seminal the arcade-esque controls of the originalResident Evil 4were at the time, the remake has been able to add its own new stamp on the franchise that was not there before, but makes perfect sense with an older and more skilled Leon Kennedy. It will be exciting to see ifResident Evil 9or a potentialResident Evil 5remakecan improve upon theResident Evil 4remake, butThe Last of Uscould certainly take inspiration from it as its own new combat mechanic....

Marvel’s Avengers' release was less than perfect, with bugs and complaints on the game’s gear system galore. Developer Crystal Dynamics has done what it can to work on these issues, and the game is slowly getting to a point where fans are mostly satisfied with the experience. AsMarvel’s Avengersbegins to expand with the addition of some long-awaited DLC, many fans are eagerly awaiting the arrival of everyone’s friendly neighborhood Spider-Man....

Video game movies have a turbulent history, with many being absolutely forgettable at the end of the day. Whether it’s the classicMortal Kombat, Mario,or other titles, there’s a common belief in the “video game movie curse,” or that they are always bad, for a reason. Some recent movies, likeDetective Pikachu, break the video game movie curse, while others seem doomed by it (such asUncharted, which hasn’t had the best public reception thus far and isn’t even out yet)....

Longtimepro player Zaqueri “Aphromoo” Black has officially announced his retirement from professionalLeague of Legends, bringing an end to a career lasting more than a decade. With the 2023 competitive season of the Riot Games MOBA officially kicking off, the game’s pro scene has seen significant roster moves over the off-season. Several teams saw major changes with reigning World Champion jungler Pyosik leaving Damwon Gaming to join North America’s Team Liquid andDoublelift returning to the game....

Earlier this week, Nintendo rocked the video game world by introducing Sora as the final DLC fighter forSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate. Sora’s inclusion was no small feat, and Masahiro Sakurai managing to handle the copyright hydra that binds Sora is worthy of applause. Now that Sora is here in theSmashuniverse, many can’t help but wonder how exactly the Keyblade wielder arrived in the company of Mario and friends. Asthe release date for Sora fast approaches, the excitement is palpable, with countless fan creations flooding all corners of the internet....

Over fifty years of TV series and movies have madeStar Treka legendary franchise in modern media, as well as popular culture. The main reasonStar Trekhas had such staying power is due to its stories, which range from its 1966 origins to critically acclaimed streaming shows today.Dozens of instalments in this futuristic universemeans dozens of beloved characters, often in the form of heroic explorers. This abundance of heroes means there is also a long list of antagonists, many of whom have made their own mark on the franchise....

Pokemonfeels like a franchise that has struck an endless supply of gold. After more than 25 years it continues to produce movies, shows, trading card sets, and probably the most important, video games. Even after eight generations, each new story feels unique while still building upon the original premise that started on the Game Boy. But just asPokemonhas remained popular, so have clones of the franchise. Pokemon’sformula is fairly easy to adapt, and while not every fan-made game or inspired title is necessarily a clone, some releases are pretty exact in their replication....

With theXboxSeries X set to release on November 10, it seems all systems are go for the promotional team over at Microsoft, which has been releasing fun promotional content for the next-generation of Xbox hardware. Not only has the major console manufacturer poked fun asSony’s chaotic PS5 pre-order fiasco, but it also made several jokes about the PlayStation’s complicated backward compatibility as well. The company’s most recent Twitter post continues this trend of light-hearted, tongue-in-cheek promotional content, with Xbox releasing anASMRmindfulness guide for video game enthusiasts....