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Nothing makes a game stand out as much as a great art style. Whether it’s a bright and colorful cartoon style or moody realism with a distinct art direction, the most iconic franchises usually come with instantly recognizable visual design. Sometimes, franchises see drastic changes to their art styles over time, as different artists take charge of the direction. While most changes are incremental, some characters have seen drastic changes to their visual design as they’ve moved through different teams and directors....

Quick Links One ofGenshin Impact’s biggest draws is its huge roster of interesting characters and well-designed weaponry, but not all of them are easy to acquire. With the existing gacha system, players have access to several different banners with different characters and weapons. Figuring out which one to pull on, and how to calculate one’s chances of a desirable result, can be confusing. Thankfully, there is a pity system in place that makes getting 4-star and5-star items inGenshin Impactslightly easier, though some players may be confused about certain aspects of this mechanic....

There was a moment in gaming history when game developers were creating historical-themed games nonstop. Critically acclaimed games likeEmpire Earth, Shogun: Total War, andAge of Empireswere all released within a relatively short period of time. But, over time, most gamers lost interest in them,making developers shift their themes to more futuristic onesand create fewer ancient-style games. Nonetheless, that surge in popularity increased the number of games with a historical theme, especially during the Bronze Age....

While the progression system may be imperfect,Halo Infinite’s wide range of customizable armor pieces, emblems, and nametags is fairly impressive. And while some long-time fans of the series might think it pales in comparison tothe likes ofHalo Reach,Infiniteis being constantly updated with new customizable content. Very recently,Halo Infiniteadded a range of new cosmetics based aroundthe “Mister Chief” meme, an inside joke amongst theHalocommunity stemming back to 2004. With 343 Industries being willing to include throwbacks like this, then it seems logical that it’d be open to some more cosmetics along similar lines, perhaps ones based on previous and current Xbox properties....

Horizon Forbidden Westis set to expand upon its predecessor with many improvements and features. Many improvements have centered aroundHorizon Forbidden West’s quality of life features, an expansion on attributed skills and gear, and new traversal tools that players can use to explore more freely. Further,Horizon Forbidden West’s length will compare toHorizon Zero Dawn’s. But with an entirely new installment and all its content, there is already a useful tool players will have access to for more lore and detail on the game....

While the goal is typically to get games running as beautifully as they can, that’s not always the case. A recent trend on the internet has players “de-making” games, oftentimes giving them pixel art looks or lower quality 3D models, as seen with theBloodbornePS1 demake. A video ofHorizon: Zero Dawnrunning at 72p has elicited a similar feeling for fans, even if it isn’t a demake in the traditional sense. A video posted by St1ka on Twitter shows what the adventure game looks like running at such a low resolution, and the result is interesting....

Summary One comparison video between the upcoming PS5-exclusiveMarvel’s Spider-Man 2and the previous entry,Spider-Man: Miles Morales, showcases just how much faster traversal is in the new game. Withweb wings being introduced inMarvel’s Spider-Man 2, the sequel to one of the PS4’s best games looks to improve on an already universally praised mechanic. The Insomniac-developed series started in 2018 with the critical and commercial success ofSpider-Man. Fans got more of the same with the release of cross-gen hitSpider-Man: Miles Moralesin 2020, but now Insomniac looks to improve upon various mechanics and take the story into a bold new direction withMarvel’s Spider-Man 2....

LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Sagais a celebration of the nine mainlineStar Warsfilms.LEGOgames are always unique in how they adapt popular culture, tending to insert great comedic twists into their abridged interpretations. But what makesLEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Sagaspecial and separate from TT Games’ previousLEGO Star Warsentries is its gameplay and updated visuals, which are no longer comparable to any otherLEGOtitle. LEGOtitles are ultimately geared toward children and product advertising efforts, but that does not mean they are simplistic or require no skill to complete....

As part of its yearly TUDUM global celebrations,Netflixunveiled a brief teaser for the third season of the French seriesLupin. Omar Sy, who plays the show’s lead, has continually captured the hearts of many with his charisma, sense of humor, and relentless tactics. The trailer promises another rollercoaster of mystery and cunning robberies. TheNetflixstory gives Maurice Leblanc’s legendary gentleman burglar Arsène Lupin a contemporary twist, straying a bit from the traditional ‘gentleman thief with a penchant for doing good’ motif....

Marvel’s Midnight Suns' June update dropped and finally fixed a major issue players have been experiencing for a while now.Midnight Sunsplayers have received some new content in recent times, and luckily for them, the game’s developer released a new update fixing something that has hindered the gameplay experience of many achievement and trophy hunters. Marvel’s Midnight Sunslaunched in 2022, and since then, many players have been enjoying the tactical RPG title with plenty of Marvel superheroes and villains....

Founded in 1983, Capcom became one of the biggest names in gaming almost as soon as they hit the ground. The194Xgames stood out from the space shooters by being great historical-based shmups, whileBionic Commandomixed up the run & gun formula by adding platforming swinging to the formula. They have plenty of cult classics under their belt and more than their fair share of iconic names. Be it by skill, determination, or luck, Capcom has produced games that were so big they influenced other developers to follow their lead....

Over the course of theNarutoseries, many fans have grown attached to a plethora of characters that appear in the franchise as well as spin-off movies and series. Of those, few are more beloved than Hinata Hyuga of the Leaf Village, and her accolades throughout the events ofNarutoandNaruto Shippuden. Starting as a shy girl with little talent other than her genetic heritage of the Bakugan, Hinata grewexponentially over the years into one of the most valuable ninjas from Konoha....

Summary Nintendo has revealed that fans can expect an announcement about the upcoming Switch successor, orSwitch 2as it has come to be known, sometime before the end of the current fiscal year. Rumors about the next iteration of theNintendo Switchhave been swirling for the past couple of years, which is understandable considering that the company’s unique hybrid console originally launched in 2017. Even upon its release, the Switch was considered to be one generation behind the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, and many gamers have been waiting for Nintendo to release hardware that could compete graphically and technically with ninth-generation consoles....