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Summary Nintendo’s games have always been great at making sure their staple IPs always feel the same while striving for innovation. One series that has been ever-changing to match the needs and desires of players isAnimal Crossing, which has seen numerous incremental changes. WhileBlathers' museumhas stayed roughly the same, others such as Cap’n’s boat and bus rides have changed to answer to a key function with each of the game’s different settings....

After the success of FromSoftware’s iconicDark Soulstrilogy, many gamers wondered what could be next for the developers that revolutionized and helmed an entire genre. After all, FromSoftware had created a name for themselves as the studio that makes their gamesa real challenge, as well as both exciting and surprising. RELATED:FromSoftware Soulsborne Difficulty Tier List Their next game,Sekiro:Shadows Die Twicecame onto the scene. This game featured things that were familiar to fans ofDark SoulsandBloodbornebut offered an entirely new and unique experience....

Summary TheUnchartedseries has been taking players on incrediblejourneys through undiscovered landscapesfor years. EveryUnchartedgame brought a fresh exciting storyline, and new mysterious sights and places to behold. From the secrets of the Amazon rainforest to the hidden treasures of Madagascar, the games offered a fantastic exploration experience to the players. With that in mind, gamers everywhere have been speculating on the possibilities for the next game in the series. While the future of the series is still unclear, many are hoping for a return to the adventure, with one protagonist or another....

The lead up to and release ofRedfallhave been marred by negative controversy surrounding the game’s performance and atypical approach to the live-service looter-shooter model. Now that the game has officially released and garnered what can only be described as a mixed reception from critics and fans, the big question surrounding it is how it will grow and evolve as a live-service title in the face of a somewhat catastrophic launch. One area of concern inRedfallis its lack of weapon variety, which comes as a stark contrast to what players have seen in other looter-shooter contemporaries such asBorderlands....

With original anime content predominantly spawning from Japan itself, there is an overall lack of cohesion involving international release dates, which subsequently disrupts the overall viewing process. Most otaku rely on multiple streaming platforms to get their hands on the latest anime series, however, the inconsistent broadcast structures impede the flow of the narrative, leaving many disgruntled fans in their wake. Whetherone prefers simulcast viewingor binge-watching, dissatisfaction is almost guaranteed somewhere along one’s anime journey (regarding episode airing systems and not necessarily the quality of content....

LEGO Fortniteis among the most popular game modes inFortnite, garnering hundreds of players. However, there has been a thirst for new and more exciting content asplayers reach the build limitand explore all the various biomes. Rumors about an update have been making rounds on social media for a while with no confirmation from the devs. Finally, a 2024LEGO Fortniteupdateis on the horizon, with new leaks from data miners revealing a host of additional content, items, and cosmetic skins....

Some characters enjoy dozens of actors' unique spins while others have to make do with only one or two. Some icons of fiction are immortalized by one actor’s performance while others have a different face every time they appear. But, what about the characters who only appear a couple of times? If a character manages to become iconic in only a couple of appearances, they become one of the hardest casting choices....

After months of anticipation, theDragonflightexpansion is now live onWorld of Warcraft’sretail servers. Though many players had doubts thatWorld of Warcraftwould be ready to launchDragonflightby the end of the year, the expansion’s launch has arrived without any delays.World of Warcraft: Dragonflighttakes players to the Dragon Isles–the ancestral homeland of the dragons and prison of the Primal Incarnates. Players can explore thenew zones ofDragonflightastride customizable Dragonriding mounts, experiment with a revamped crafting system, and play the new dracthyr Evoker class....

Summary There’s no news on the horizon regarding a possibleBatman Beyondgame, but a recently unveiledBeyondmovie pitch could be a launching pad for the series' current-gen gaming debut. This idea would be a departure from theArkhamstyle ofBatmangamethat has proven to be so popular with fans of the character, but this differentiation could pay off. Yukhi Demers, a production designer and producer of theSpider-Man: Spider-Verseanimated films, recently shared their experience pitching aBatman Beyondfeature film to DC and Warner Bros....

Respawn Entertainment remains consistent with frequent updates toApex Legends, making it easy for veterans to join back into the lobbies. However, no other mainstream Battle Royale focuses on movement as much asApex Legends, with its unique speed-boosting techniques. This can prove challenging for players, who are accustomed to prioritizing aiming first thanks to their experiences with other first-person shooter games likeCall of DutyandRainbow Six: Siege.To prepare for the fast-paced gameplay,AimLabsroutines can come in handy....

A fan of thePlayStation 2has decided to show off their impressive custom-made cabinet that is dedicated to displaying games from that console. Although the console is over 20 years old, thePlayStation 2holds a special place in the hearts of many players who either started gaming on the system or had their tastes defined by it, and it is sweet seeing passionate fans share their love for it. One of the reasons the PlayStation 2 is as revered as it is comes from the system having an extensive library of games ranked among the greatest of all time....

From his first appearance, Jean Kirschtein’s intentions for joining the military were always quite clear. Initially pitted as a quasi-rival for Eren, whose traits directly contradicted those ofAttack on Titan’sprotagonist, Jean’s character saw considerable development throughout the series, transforming from a pragmatist to a strong-willed man of action and a capable leader. Emerging as acentral figure among the Scouts, whose ability to read situations objectively has saved lives on multiple occasions, the more brash aspects of Jean’s personailty were refined with time and experience, as he grew into his role as one of the division’s authoritative figures....

The fifth season ofBlack Mirroropens with the provocative “Striking Vipers,” directed by Owen Harris (who has also made “San Junipero”and “Be Right Back”). It examines how relationships can take on new dimensions in the digital era by portraying a slightly melancholic (and extremely uncomfortable) story of intimacy between two friends. In an interview with EW,Black Mirrorcreator Charlie Brooker described the ending as “pragmatically romantic” — but, just like any otherBlack Mirrorepisode, that is open to debate....