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Environmental messaging in video games is nothing new. From modern tales likeHorizon Forbidden Westtoall-time gaming classics likeFinal Fantasy 7, the awareness that the planet is in danger is woven into a great many titles in interactive media. The UN programPlay for the Planetfocuses on promoting this message, both in games themselves and in the industry as a whole. Game Rant spoke to Playing for the Planet’s Lisa Pak atGamescom LATAMin Brazil about how the program, an extension of the United Nations Environment Programme, works with developers to ensure that the real world doesn’t follow the path ofHorizon’s future Earth....

After the recent cancelation ofHalo Infinite’scouch co-op mode, fans are beginning to question whether 343 Industries is cut out to manage the franchise. This doubt is not a new thing as 343 Industries has seemed to struggle to find a direction for Microsoft’s flagship FPS franchise ever since it was handed the reins. After threeHalogames that did not meet the heights of the original trilogy, many fans believe thatHaloshould be handed off to someone else....

Fans have been obsessed withStardew Valleyfor years now, and the hype doesn’t seem to be dying down. The fan base has only grown since the game’s 2016 launch, and it notably joined the Xbox Game Pass library this month. This addition bringsStardew Valleyto just about every platform on the market right now. Made by ConcernedApe (AKA one person, Eric Barone), Stardew Valley has been an indie standout for years, and has been nominated for and received several awards....

Summary World of Warcraftjust put out a new cinematic that goes into the backstory behind its newest Legendary weapon, Fyr’alath. This flaming two-handed axe can be obtained inWorld of WarcraftPatch 10.2, Guardians of the Dream–the content update teased by the cinematic. Patch 10.2 hits on November 7, with the Amirdrassil raid coming a week later on November 14. Players who defeat theseWorld of Warcraftbosses can acquire some awesome cosmeticsand gear, including the new Legendary two-handed Strength weapon, Fyr’alath the Dream Render....

Summary Learning to befriend the residents ofStardew Valleyis an essential skill for Farmers looking to make it on their new homestead, as developments in Friendship Points unlock recipes, quests, and special cutscenes. In order to give gamers a nudge in the right direction, all items in the game are divided up into Loved, Liked, Neutral, Disliked, or Hated Gifts. So, whilea Loved Giftwill earn the Farmer +80 Friendship Points on a normal day (and up to +640 on the NPC’s birthday), a Hated Gift will knock down the Friendship meter anywhere between -40 and -320....

Xboxusers hoping to enjoy some weekend gaming have been having a rough day, as several players are reporting massive issues withXbox Live. What makes this partial outage so problematic is that the problems are not just impacting online connectivity, but preventing users from accessing digital content in general. These Xbox Live issues started earlier today with streaming apps such asNetflixand Disney+, with the content on these applications being inaccessible for around four hours....

Xenoblade Chronicles 3can be intimidating for anyone new to the series or JRPGs. Not only is theopen world vastly bigger than in previousXenobladegames, but there are many systems and battle mechanics to learn and get used to. And because of these mechanics, players will find that the UI might not be the most user-friendly. There are icons all over the place signifying all sorts of different things. There are meters for health, six (or more) party members to look out for, and multiple types of attacks to pull off, and that’s not even all of it....

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdommay look like the same game on the surface. Quite literally, the surface world has not changed that much between this game andThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. For exploration, the sky has opened up along with a vast underground cavern system. RELATED:The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Complete Guide & Walkthrough Perhaps the biggest new addition toThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomthough are the new powers....

During a time when it is ill-advised to gather in person, gathering in the online realm is the best way to go! MMOs have had a resurgence in popularity over the past year as many players new and old alike try out new games to scratch that gaming itch. RELATED:10 MMOs You Didn’t Know Were Coming In 2021 With so many games to choose from, it can be difficult finding the perfect MMO to pick up and try....

For as ridiculous as some shows from the animated network Adult Swim are, some of their shows have the unparalleled ability to reveal real human experience through comedy. No show is more indicative of this thanRick and Morty, which just entered its fifth season. RELATED:The Best Rick And Morty Episodes, Ranked Fans of the show have noticed the strangely well-developed philosophy behind the show that influencesthe insane narrative arcs within....

The iconic and definitiveFPSCounter-Strikehas definitely made waves over the years. Since its first outing two decades ago,Counter-Strikehas been the go-to shooter series for PC players.Attaining over 1 million concurrent players earlier this year, this beast of a game is stronger than ever. RELATED:5 Reasons Counter-Strike Is The Best Tactical FPS (& 5 Why It’s Rainbow Six) Considered one of thebest shooter franchisesof all time (andbeing banned in some countrieshistorically),Counter-Strike’s latest iteration,Global Offensive, is still every bit as important and influential as it ever was....

The artistic side of anime is only half the picture. For many popular series, there’s an entire ecosystem of associated products: clothes, backpacks, keychains, posters, sheets, comics, videogames, and, most importantly, toys. RELATED:My Hero Academia: The Fastest Heroes In The Story It’s one thing for an anime to sell toys to capitalize on its success; it’s another thing for an anime to exist solely to sell toys. Just because an anime was created to sell toys doesn’t mean it’s bad, however....

Plenty of video games receive patch updates to improve their gameplay quality and fix issues, andAssassin’s Creed Valhallais no exception. Even with the upcomingSiege of ParisDLC forAssassin’s Creed Valhalla, the game still has plenty of issues that the developers plan to address. Recently, the patch notes for the 1.2.2 update toAssassin’s Creed Valhallawere announced and will address various issues in the game. The new 1.2.2 patch will be going live tomorrow on the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Ubisoft Connect, Epic Games Store, Stadia, and Amazon Luna....