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Summary FromSoftware may have enjoyed a massive leap in popularity with theDark Soulsgames, but the developer has certainly not played it safe following the release of these seminal games. This has proven to be the right move, as experimentation and innovation has led to critically acclaimed titles likeBloodborne,Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, andElden Ring. Still, asFromSoftware plans for the future, it may stick to its roots withDark Souls 4, which would be a welcome return to form....

Dead by Daylightfeatures a plethora of survivor characters, but its killers are arguably more impactful for the game’s iconography. Original characters on both the survivor and killer sides are fantastic, but once players have explored a character’s Bloodweb to their satisfaction, the choice of which survivor to pick only boils down to which skin or cosmetic they would like to equip. Killer characters are much more unique.Resident Evilrecently returned toDead by Daylightwith its second DLC Chapter, and it is exciting to see how the game further implements the action-horror franchise’s characters into its asymmetrical multiplayer mechanics....

The next entry in the episodic adventure seriesLife is Strange,Life is Strange: True Colors, is just a few weeks away from releasing.Life is Strange True: Colorsisn’tLife is Strange 3and is a departure from the series in more ways than one. The game is in development at Deck Nine Studios, rather than Dontnod Entertainment, the studio responsible forLife is StrangeandLife is Strange 2. While Dontnod may have parted ways from theLife is Strangefranchise for the time being, it is still creating narrative-driven choice and consequences-based games that highly resemble the one that started it all....

Metal Gearis a series that was both created and helmed by the creative genius Hideo Kojima. The last game in the series that Hideo Kojima was involved with wasMetal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain. There were over thirty years ofMetal Gearhistory, moments, and lore with the game’s conclusion. RELATED:The Best Metal Gear Games, Ranked In the vastness of the series, there were bound to be some silly moments. Hideo Kojima embraced the series' silliest moments and wasn’t afraid to put more into his latest game:Death Stranding....

Brian Micheal Bendis reacted to the fact that Miles Morales will be getting his own standalone game inSpider-Man Miles Morales. While the ending ofSpider-Man PS4wasn’t shy about hinting at Miles playing an essential role in the future of the series, his headlining his own game has left a lot of fans pleasantly surprised, including Bendis. Yesterday, Sony and Insomniac Games announcedSpider-ManMilesMoralesfor the PlayStation 5 during Sony’sPlayStation 5 reveal event. The title received a small teaser showing off its graphical prowess with the PS5 before revealing that the game’s release window was the same as Sony’s next-generation console....

The US armed forces just can’t seem to place themselves in the right light when it comes to streaming onTwitch. The US Army’s Twitch channel has been at the center of several different controversies recently, including banning users over asking about war crimes, and now the US Navy’s Twitch is streaming games with inappropriate player names. Thepopularity of the video gameAmong Ushas spikedin a huge way since its release over two years ago, so the Navy decided to stream it over on its Twitch channel....

Summary The Strong Museum of Play in Rochester, New York announced in mid-March its nominees for induction into theWorld Video Game Hall of Fame. Among those that might be memorialized in 2024 isNeopets, a browser game from 1999 enjoying a moment in the spotlight ahead of its 25th anniversary. SinceNeopetssecured its independence from former owners at NetDragon, the game has been enjoying a renaissance, growing in active players over the past year while hundreds of the classic minigames have been brought back to life through a combination of reconstruction and Flash emulation....

No Man’s Skyreleased update 4.33, implementing many bug fixes regarding the new expansion.No Man’s SkySingularity Expedition is the game’s latest addition, and it was described by the game’s developer as a narrative-heavy journey with several layers of content for players who want to learn more about its lore. Update 4.33 improves some of the issues that came with that update. No Man’s Sky’s Singularity Expedition launched on June 13, and many fans are already experiencing the thrilling narrative that continues the journey gamers started on in theInterceptor Expedition inNo Man’s Sky, the previous expedition released on April 5....

Blizzard’s hero-shooterOverwatchcelebrates the holiday season with its annual Winter Wonderland event, giving players the chance to try out limited-time winter-themed game modes as well as unlock a variety of festive skins. This year,Overwatchhas also released some fresh art showing its characters celebrating the holidays in a cozy cabin, and the image is full of Easter eggs for fans to find. The newOverwatchart tells fans to look for toys on a mantle, “nom worthy treats,” an uninvited guest, and five jingle bells....

The most recent Incense Day event inPokemon GOwas a disappointment for many trainers hoping to catch a shiny Carvanha. The game seems to have experienced a glitch that stopped many trainers from getting their hands on one of the coveted Pokemon, and people aren’t happy. Shiny Pokemonare a rare and hotly sought after catch in the game, and many players were understandably excited to have a chance to catch one during the Incense Day event....

Starting at 8:00 AM on September 11th, 2020 to 10:00 PM on September 17th, 2020 in players' local times,Pokemon GOis holding the Mega Battle Challenge event which encourages players to use their Mega Evolved Pokemon in battle. If players win 275 million battles with their Mega Evolved Pokemon during this event, players will gain access to Mega Houndoom in Mega Raids. ThisPokemon GOevent additionally contains special timed research tasks that players can complete for a variety of rewards....

When trainers get their firstPokémonstarter, they’ll usually have an offensive move and a status move. Status moves are any moves that alter the other Pokémon (or their own!) and usually don’t cause physical damage. Some moves can be a combination of both. When picking a complete moveset for each Pokémon on their team, trainers are quick to forget status moves — and often, rightly so. Many status moves just don’t provide the advantages that a physical or special move might, and are quicker to go than something with higher attack power....

Summary Princess Peach fans have gotten a lot of chances to play as Nintendo’s iconic princess lately, with titles likeSuper Mario Bros. Wonder,Super Mario RPG, and, most recently,Princess Peach: Showtimeputting her in a playable role. WhilePrincess Peach: Showtimeis a Peach-centered spin-off of the greaterMarioseries, elements of the mainline games can still be felt within both its level and enemy designs, as well as the customization options it offers players. The result allows Peach to stand on her own as the star ofPrincess Peach: Showtimewhile still appealing to fans of the core Mario franchise....