Summary While someStar Warsfans seeThe Phantom Menaceas the perfect starting point for first-time viewers of the iconic franchise, one fan has a major issue with this order and has laid out his argument against the divisive prequel film. Since theStar Warsprequel trilogy was released in the early 2000s, the fandom has been split about which watch order was correct, an argument re-ignited by Disney’sStar Warssequels and streaming projects bringing in even more new viewers....

Summary AStardew Valleyplayer has recently received a weird message fromEmily, who called them a “decent friend” even though they were already dating and had 10 hearts in their relationship.Stardew Valleyis a popular farming simulator that offers a mostly solid experience, but it’s not uncommon for gamers to uncover strange glitches like this one. Released by Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone in 2016,Stardew Valleybecame an unexpectedly huge hit, especially due to its cozy atmosphere and lovely setting....

Eve is the main character ofStellar Bladeand the sole playable protagonist of this latest action RPG. She is a human-cyborg hybrid who was built to withstand the harsh climates of both space and Earth. For example, Eve can dive underwater without succumbing to most poisons or even having to breathe. This makes the water portions ofStellar Blade’slevels a breeze compared toother action games. While stoic most of the time, Eve does have her moments in the game wherein she says some hilarious or thoughtful things....

The Elder Scrolls 6faces some massive expectations. The success ofSkyrimleaves the game with a huge legacy to live up to. When it comes to the next game’s mythology, however, Bethesda should look back toMorrowind. Like all ofThe Elder Scrolls' religions,Morrowind’s Tribunal and some of the associated concepts drew on real-world mythologies. UnlikeSkyrim, however,Morrowinddrew on myths that are far less frequently depicted in western pop culture, creating a far less generic world in a way thatThe Elder Scrolls 6should try to emulate....

This game made a lot of changes as a full-on remake and one of the biggest involves the battle system. Elemental weaknesses still play a huge role but players can now use a mechanic called Shift to switch spots with characters after exposing said weaknesses. There are alsoFinal Fantasy-inspired Limit Break-like techniques called Theurgies inPersona 3 Reload. With so much improvement inPersona 3 Reload, Atlus went ahead and made the boss battles more involved and thus more challenging too....

Summary The Hunger Gameswill finally receive a remake. However, this new adaptation won’t be in the form of a movie or TV show. The Hunger Gamesbook series by Suzanne Collins was quickly adapted into a series of films. Ten years after the last book inThe Hunger Gamestrilogy was published, Collins wrote a prequel book titledThe Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, which has already been adapted into a film that will be released in theaters next month....

Activision Blizzard’s controversial CEO Bobby Kotick has been making headlines ever since the company first faced allegations of sexual harassment in 2021. Now multiple US politicians have noted that theActivision BlizzardCEO should be held accountable to some extent for the toxic workplace culture that he was responsible for. In February, it was revealed thatBobby Kotick could receive a payout of around $15 milliononce Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard acquisition is approved. This payout could, however, be upgraded to around $22 million if the company’s board members can agree that there has been an improvement regarding the treatment of both female and non-binary employees at Activision Blizzard....

V Risinghas players take onthe role of a weakened and aspirational vampirewho seeks to reestablish their kind’s prominence in the world. However, doing so is easier said than done as there is much contention and hostility among these blood-sucking creatures. Vampires seek to dominate others of their kind just as they do the rest of humanity. The game reflects this desire for supremacy in its competitive PvP mode, which has players fight against the usual enemies and each other, forcing them to vie for dominance through whatever means they see fit....

At a recent Konami showcase forSilent Hill,fans were delighted to get news of not one but two new games, a remake ofSilent Hill 2, and a new movie. Most surprisingly, the new film will be a sequel to the first film from 2006 and will be directed by the original director Christophe Gans, who first discussed the possibility of a sequel in 2020 stating he was considering a script centered on puritanism....

Black Friday is just around the corner, which means that players should now expect tons of deals on games, consoles, video game accessories, and more. While most retailers still haven’t revealed their complete Black Friday offerings this year, some, like Amazon, are already holding early promotions such asAmazon’s Buy 3 for the Price of 2. Last week, Nintendo also revealed its Black Friday offerings for 2021, which is exciting given thatfirst-party Nintendo games rarely go on sale....

After the groundbreaking success of the farming simulator gameStardew Valley,developer ConcernedApe is working on another game that appears much spookier. The highly anticipated new gameHaunted Chocolatieris still in development, and very little is known about the game outside its premise and some of the game mechanics involved. While there is much speculation about howthe new ConcernedApe gamemight differ from its predecessor,Haunted Chocolatiershould lean into the horror elements already in the game and push them further....

Summary Mortal Kombat 1is rapidly approaching its release date, with news and public tests dropping for it all the time. Already, a sizable portion of the playable characters and Kameo Fighters available at launch have been revealed. Trailers have pulled back the curtain onMortal Kombat 1’s new Fire God Liu Kang-made universe, and while the driving force of the story is still unclear, the status of Earthrealm and Outworld is becoming apparent....

World of Warcraftrecently shared a live chat interview that answered some of the community’s pressing questions about the Trading Post. The video gave players a good idea of what to expect from the newWorld of Warcraftfeature in the future. The live chat was held betweenWorld of Warcraftdevelopers Jeremy Feasel, Jennifer Hauer, Crystal Tam, Tyler Neuhaus, Kenny McBride, and Andrew Bernard and several representatives of theWoWCommunity Council. The hour-long video explained the design process behind the making of thenewWorld of Warcraftfeaturewhile addressing some concerns that have come up about it....