The games industry is still in its infancy compared to older, traditional forms of entertainment like movies and TV, so witnessing new and innovative marketing and release strategies is commonplace.Microsoft is currently making waves with its Xbox Game Pass, while others are dipping their toes into the microtransactions model of free-to-play experiences. A new trend that has started to gain traction is the Director’s Cut. Much like how it works for movies and TV, the Director’s Cut symbolizes the original vision for the game that the director has....

Summary With a new series on the horizon,Code Geassis poised to continue the comeback that began with the dawn of its alternate timeline. While the original anime had a conclusive finale years ago, the events of the film trilogy that started in 2017 and the sequels it has spawned now take place in a different continuity which supports further plot developments. Now that the upcomingRoze of the Recaptureis set to focus on a new cast and protagonist on top of what has been established,Code Geasshas grown into an anime IP worthy of a proper video game adaptation....

The United States is becoming more self-aware of its history, or at least, more people are willing to acknowledge it. With that in mind, the depiction of the firstThanksgivingfeast is often portrayed in media under a more positive light. Thepilgrimshappily settle into the “New World,” and decide to hold a feast to celebrate. They invite their best friends, the Indians, who are grateful for their new neighbors and bring them a nice fat turkey as a present....

One of the most difficult challenges for any writer is to create a convincing world, full of all the beauty and the pain and the subtle nuances of real life. And then, they must populate with a cast of living, breathing characters who feel as if they could be someone that the reader knows. This is a challenge that J.R.R. Tolkien devoted his life to as he built Middle Earth, undid it, rebuilt it, changed it, and then rewrote it again, several times across the span of almost 80 years....

Fans of basketball have, like fans of many sports, been in a weird place lately when it comes to their sport of choice. The actual NBA season was cut off thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the problems extended into official NBA games as well.NBA 2K20’s servers crashed thanks to the suspended season, and even now things have not returned to normal. For many,NBA 2K21is the chance to get things somewhat back on track....

Summary A new report claims that Microsoft has ended development onHalo: The Master Chief Collection. The remastered collection of classic entries in the beloved shooter series initially released back in 2014, but it’s received numerous updates and multiplayer seasons since then, continuing to delight gamers for nearly a decade. While it faced issues at launch, especially regarding bugs and the multiplayer experience, developer 343 builtHalo: The Master Chief Collectioninto a hit that still draws in fans today....

It looks like time is ticking when it comes to repairing Nintendo3DSor 3DS XL. The Japanese gaming company has announced that it is ending repairs for the original3DSand 3DS XL handheld systems. With a launch ten years ago in 2011, the Nintendo 3DS was revolutionary for bringing 3D to a portable. As the successor to the Nintendo DS, it also included the dual screens of which one was a touchscreen. Over the course of its lifespan, the3DS had some of the best gamesranging fromMario Kart 7toAnimal Crossing: New Leaf....

Summary Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Orderwas met with a warm reception from both fans and critics alike, managing to capture the spirit of the universe incredibly well while delivering a familiar but fresh hero’s journey alongside some satisfyingSoulslike and Metroidvania gameplay mechanics. With its ending leaving the door wide open for future sequels, it was no surprise whenStar Wars Jedi: Survivorwas eventually announced. Launched on July 14, 2025,Star Wars Jedi: Survivorturns one today, and it’s a game worthy of celebration....

Summary Pokemon Scarlet and Violetare about to see their second DLC, The Indigo Disk, released on December 14, and while it’s probably going to be a while before the next mainline games come out,PokemonGen 10 has a lot to live up to and a lot to fix.Pokemongames may not be bringing past battle gimmicks back even if they’re deeply loved by the community, but there are some staples and rules they abide by with new generations....

Pokemon GOfans have some major content to look forward to in April. The Season of Alola’s series of Special Research will continue, taking fans to the next island in the Alola region’s archipelago. The mid-April research will no doubt be accompanied by the release of some new monsters. Aside from that,Pokemon GOwill also feature two different Community Days in April: first players will get increased Mudkip encounters through a Community Day Classic, and then a second event will introduce Stufful to the game....

Pokemon GOplayers have had an incredibly busy January with a ton of chances to fill in missing Pokedex spots and pick up some powerful Legendary Pokemon from Battle Raids to add to their collections. The chance to revisit each generation is nearly over, but Johto fans still have some excitement ahead. Although every other celebration week has included one or two special Legendary Battle Raid bosses appearing during the event,Johto is switching it upby releasing the three popular Legendary Pokemon to Battle Raids after the weeklong celebration....

Summary On social media, a credible leaker forPokemon Scarlet and Violetseemingly confirmed that the upcoming DLC, The Indigo Disk, will feature a Pokemon with the unused type combination of Bug and Dragon for the first time in the series. The leaker posted a screenshot of Hydreigon and Volcarona as a way to confirm the change, which sparked discussion and excitement fromPokemon Scarlet and Violetplayers. The leak was posted just over a week before the release of The Indigo Disk, which is the second part of The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero forPokemon Scarlet and Violet....

2020 has not been the best year in recent memory, but the end of the year is slowly approaching, and it may well be worth celebrating. The holiday season will bring forth the next generation of game consoles, with children and adults being on their best behavior, hoping to receive a brand-newPlayStation5 from Santa Claus. RELATED:Besides Black, What Other PS5 Console Colors Should Sony Sell? Sony has yet to revealthe actual release date of the PS5....