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This year has, for better or for worse, been quite an impactful year for most people and industries, with the video game industry being no exception.Valveespecially has had an interesting year, with the launch ofHalf-Life: Alyxbeing the company’s first major release sinceDota 2. Though, Gabe Newell,Valve’scurrent president, is now doing something that accurately reflects and embodies the craziness of 2020. Gabe Newell has been making quite a few moves as of late....

The first season of Netflix’sThe Witchersaw Geralt of Rivia fighting various monsters, including a kikimora, a striga, ghouls, a sylvan, and even a djinn — and that’s not to mention an actual dragon that Geralt encountered (but not quite slew) in episode 6, “Rare Species.” Needless to say, in season 2, fans of the show are hoping to see more of the deadly creatures as featured in the original book series of the same name by Andrzej Sapkowski or in the expanded world created byCD Projekt Red forThe Witchergame series....

A Quiet Place 2is officially out in theaters and once viewers have checked that movie out, they may be looking for more. The good news is that there are plenty of movies out there that can scratch the same kind of itch.A Quiet Place 2is an interesting film because it’s rather unique and yet quite similar to several other top-notch flicks. speaking of those other to-notch flicks,A Quiet Place 2’s star, Emily Blunt has a wide-ranging career....

Quick Links There are seven Forager Brood Cookbooks inElden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. While it is certainly not requisite that players obtain all those crafting books, some fans will undoubtedly be interested in doing so. For those players who would like to collect every Forager Brood Cookbook inElden Ring, this guide details the locations of all of them. Nearly all the Forager Brood Cookbooks are obtained by talking to broods, non-hostile NPCs that spawn at the locations detailed in this guide....

After last year’s surprise announcement of a reimagined version of the survival-horror classicAlone in the Dark, developer Pieces Interactive went quiet, leaving players wondering what shape the game would take. Following months of silence, Pieces Interactive has now revealed more information aboutAlone in the Dark’s all-star castand cosmic horror-inspired gameplay, and released a playable teaser that provides a taste of what awaits players in the full release. This short teaser is not only a great way to reignite interest in the long-dormant series, but it also wisely takes a page from the playbook of another classic franchise....

Ballistic is coming in hot withApex Legendsseason 17, equipped with a passive sling that allows him to carry a third weapon, a tactical that lets him overheat others' weapons, and an ultimate that boosts movement and reload speed while providing infinite ammo. While many are no doubt interested to see his influence onApex Legends’meta, his story is just as detailed. A former Thunderdome Legend, Ballistic leaves his self-imposed exile to “protect” his son from entering the Apex Games....

Summary Derived from the manga series of the same title,JoJo’sBizarreAdventurehas become one of the most popular shonen series in recent memory.Its popularity rivals that of other prominent anime seriessuch asNarutoandDragon Ball Z. Its story arcs, over-the-top characters, and overall ridiculousness provide entertainment for manga readers and viewers alike. Even other forms of media such as video games and TV shows have referencedJoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, proving how popular the series has become....

Both the Japanese and Chineseanimecommunities have been extremely active during the past few years. But of its aesthetic or technique, all forms of Chinese animation are collectively known as Donghua. Chinese Donghua is shown in a stunning manner, much like the more well-known Japanese anime franchise. Also known as ‘martial arts chivalry’, wuxia is a genre of anime where characters strive to become the strongest of all. RELATED:Best Martial Arts Anime Of All Time The Chinese version, known as Donghua, incorporates a wide variety of elements not commonly seen in their Japanese equivalent....

With the recent crossover of Captain Jack Sparrow from Disney’sPirates of the CaribbeanjoiningSea of Thieves, it seems only logical for another well-known pirate to also join Rare’s swashbuckling adventure: Captain Scarlett fromBorderlands 2. TheBorderlands 2expansion, entitled Captain Scarlett and Her Pirate’s Booty, was released in 2012 when theBorderlandsfranchise was at its height, similar to thePirates of the Caribbean. Gearbox is clearly eager to relive this period as seen with its newest upcoming title,Tiny Tina’sWonderlands,which is itself a spin-off of another greatBorderlands 2DLC: Tiny Tina’s Assault on Dragon Keep....

Bungie just revealed that theDestiny 2Season Pass will be increasing its price.Season Passes forDestiny 2can be purchased using in-game Silver, currency which can be bought with real money. The Season Pass is not an essential requirement, but the perks it contains provide many gamers with a more robust gaming experience. However, as each season lasts around three months, those looking to buy the passes regularly could be dealing with bigger expenses in the foreseeable future....

WhileCall of Duty: Warzone 2.0has not been properly revealed, insiders have ensured that gamers know plenty about the game through leaks and rumors. Though all leaks should be taken with a grain of salt, the information is promising, suggesting that features like interrogations, NPC-filled Strongholds, andswimming will come toCall of Duty: Warzonevery soon. Assuming that these leaks are accurate,Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0fans also have a good idea of the locations that will feature on the map....

Cyberpunk 2077has had a tumultuous life after its launch last December. Now that the game has enjoyed six months of patches and updates that have brought it to a stable place that the developers are happy with, manyCyberpunk 2077fans have started wondering what the game’s promised free DLC could look like. Leading up to launch, developer CD Projekt Red promised thatCyberpunk 2077would receive a handful of free DLC, similar to what the developer did following the launch ofThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt....

Summary The third-person shooter genre, similarly to the first-person equivalent, has slowly turned to the darker side over the last two decades. With horror games becoming more popular, in addition to plenty of game narratives becoming more nuanced and psychological in nature, the shift to a darker style is natural. This means that, while there are still plenty oflight-hearted games in many genrescoming out today, the general nature of the third-person shooters being released has changed....