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New consoles will be here by the end of the year, and that means that there will be anew standard for gaming performanceabove and beyond the limits set by current mainstream hardware. As much as new consoles will enable another level of complexity in game design, they also will set the de-facto upper limit for video game technology for several years to come. Any developer who wants their product to be available to as many consumers as possible will need to ensure their game runs on the next generation of consoles for the foreseeable future....

Humankindis a 4x turn-based strategy game developed by Amplitude Studios and published by SEGA. The game allows players to advance through the eras of human evolution, taking control of various cultures from different time periods, each with its own unique playstyle. Players have 300 turns as they compete with each other to become the greatest empire. RELATED:Mistakes Everyone Makes While Playing Humankind Humankind’smain scoring system is fame. Famecan be earned in a number of ways, such as achieving goals in each era to earn fame and stars, which are used to progress through eras....

Nintendois the Disney of video games, with a long lineup of family-friendly characters like Mario and the various Pokémon that can bring people together. They have been around for over a hundred years, being established in 1889 primarily as a toy and card company. So it stands to reason that they have withstood many storms due to poor mistakes. What were the ten worst things they ever did? Well, this list is here to sum it all up....

Horror fans love to celebrate their villains, but they love their heroes too. Whether it’s an unlikely strong man like Ash in theEvil Deadfranchise, or final girl Laurie Strode inHalloween, fans really latch onto these characters and root for their survival. A strong lead can really make a movie. Other times, the main characters aren’t so convincing. Thougha horror film doesn’t need a perfect main characterto be a great film, it certainly helps....

Summary For the most part, FromSoftware’s Soulslike games have remained faithful to a specific theme.Elden Ringand theDark Soulsfranchise, for instance, lean heavily into medieval fantasy to produce the iconic dark tones the genre has become known for. After all, fantasy is a genre with very few limitations and therefore provides a solid foundation forFromSoftware’s iconic Soulslike formula, so it makes sense why the developer would constantly revisit it. However, despite how well it has worked up to this point, it may be time for FromSoftware to stretch its genre legs and explore some new settings for its well-oiled formula....

Summary One of the biggest hooks ofAlan Wakewas its core concept of a writer who’s able to shift reality using their own stories. Inthe firstAlan Wake, this concept is explored fairly well, essentially acting as one of the game’s main mysteries and informing a set of collectible manuscripts that players can use to get an edge over encounters that are still yet to occur. ButAlan Wake 2really takes things to the next level....

In its 25 years of existence, thePokemonfranchise has grown from a humble experiment on the original Game Boy, to a ballooning multimedia phenomenon that has permeated nearly every aspect of modern society. Between the main games, the iconic anime, and the global popularity of the trading card game,Pokemonis one of the most recognizable properties to come from the video game industry. Few can say they’ve had similar success, and the property shows no signs of slowing down any time soon....

Assassin’s Creed Infinitywill be bringing back multiplayer to theAssassin’s Creedfranchise, and Ubisoft should try its hardest to emulateAssassin’s Creed Unityover the classic PvP multiplayer modes of old. The olderAssassin’s Creedmultiplayer was far more focused on self-contained multiplayer matches that saw players compete to assassinate targets, butUnitytook a far different approach. WhileUnitymay not have had the best launch, it still had one of the best multiplayer modes of anyAssassin’s Creedtitle yet....

Turtle Rock Studios surprised the gaming populace with the reveal of its upcoming gameBack 4 Bloodreleasing this year.Back 4 Bloodwasannounced during the Game Awards 2020this past December, and shares plenty in common with the creators' previous experience developingLeft 4 Deadgames. Being a spiritual successor,Back 4 Bloodwill be incorporating several features from Valve’s popular co-op zombie shooter series. Some features carrying over include a cast of four survivors as playable characters facing undead hordes....

Ever since the first game in the series was released in 1983,Bombermanhas continued to blow players away with its chaotic gameplay and manic multiplayer modes, making it a true classic franchise in the eyes of many gamers. Because of how popular the games would become inthe 80s and 90s, this inspired a plethora of spin-off and portable games to be released alongside the mainline entries, to the point where there are nowover 60 games in the series....

Summary The return ofInvinciblewith Season 3 has seen the showcontinue its popularity within modern pop culture, with the animated superhero show turning into a big hit on Amazon Prime Video. The story of Mark Grayson and his ascent to becoming Earth’s most important superhero originates from the comic book series of the same name, with its success prompting Amazon to create an animated show that has gone on to excel....

Summary During an exchange with a fan on Twitter, a representative of Bethesda Softworks has finally addressed the statusFallout 4’s long-promised next-gen update. Not much is known about what exactly theFallout 4update will include, other than updated graphics and additions to Bethesda’s Creation Club system. Fallout 4was initially released in 2015 for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. While critics and fans generally view it positively, it had the unfortunate distinction of being the entry in the series thathad to followFallout: New Vegas....

TheBetter Call Saulseries had many brilliant characters over its six-season run. While some had been crossed over fromBreaking Bad, others were entirely new to the show. With storylines focusing on Saul, Mike, and Nacho for the early seasons, this led to many different characters from all walks of life being featured. Related:Most Sinister Evil Scientists On TV Shows The best characters inBetter Call Saulweren’t always the ones who had the most regular of appearances....