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Summary When looking at theHonkai: Star Rail2.0 livestream, it’s hard not to see how far HoYoVerse has come sinceGenshin Impact’s version 2.0. Instead of a small upgrade from 1.6 to 1.7, it’s from 1.6 to 2.0.Honkai: Star Railpromises good things and players get the chance to experience a whole new world because of that. InGenshin Impact’s 2.0 update, there was a lot of hype surrounding the future of the game and a lot of speculation about how long it would take the game to get to the final chapters....

Though theResident Evilfranchise is mainly remembered for its blend of action and horror, there’s one key component to just about every belovedResident Evilgame that occasionally goes overlooked: puzzles. While they may not always be a highlight of the experience, usually being incredibly simple, puzzles are a major element ofthe entireResident Evilfranchise. Thankfully,Resident Evil 4 Remakegives them the respect they deserve. Theoriginal 2005 version ofResident Evil 4had its fair share of environmental puzzles, and while none would take an average player longer than a few minutes to work out, they provided a temporary distraction from the game’s otherwise relentless action-horror focus....

Without a doubt,Avowedis on the top of many gamers’ most anticipated Xbox-exclusive list. Not too much is officially known though, but its reveal trailer did what marketing does best and built a ton of hype. Many have compared it toSkyrim, suggesting thatifThe Outer Worldsis Obsidian Entertainment’s take onFallout, thenAvowedis that toSkyrim. This recently came up in conversation between YouTuber Boxenberger and Windows Central reporter/Microsoft Insider Jez Corden. During a stream on the former’s channel, Corden discussedAvowedto some length and what he expects based on footage he’s seen, as well as potential reveals and release date....

The Game Awards recently concluded, bringing many new game announcements. From a newWonder Womangame to the first look at gameplay forSenua’s Saga: Hellblade 2, the night was filled with exciting news for fans of video games. However, perhaps one of the biggest pieces of news was the reveal of a newStar Warsproject.Introduced in a stunning cinematic trailer,Star Wars Eclipseis a new gamein development from Quantic Dream. While the trailer failed to show any actual gameplay, this new project has already made a buzz in the industry....

Launching alongside the highly-anticipatedSpider-Man: Miles Morales,Marvel’sSpider-Man Remasteredhasn’t quite had the same reception as the spin-off expansion it’s attached to.Changing the lead actor portraying Peter Parkerto fit Yuri Lowenthal’s voice-work has been a controversial decision, to say the least, with players protesting that Insomniac brings back his original look. It seems this divisive actor switch-up isn’t the only new thing coming toMarvel’s Spider-Man Remastered,however, with PlayStation’s Twitter account revealing two fresh outfits coming to the game....

TheMetroidfranchise has experienced a major resurgence in recent years. After years of dormancy, Nintendo finally released the seemingly abandoned fifth entry in the mainline series,Metroid Dread, to tremendous success almost two years ago. As if that wasn’t enough, Nintendo also shadow-droppedthe highly sought-afterMetroid Prime Remasteredin February, giving gamers the opportunity to enjoy the classic GameCube title with enhanced graphics and controls. Amidst this resurgence, however, Nintendo has neglected aMetroidproject many have waited on for over five years,Metroid Prime 4....

With movie theaters remaining closed in several key markets, Warner Bros. recently announced several ofits tentpole projects are being postponed, includingThe Batman. As a result of the schedule shuffling, the feature film adaptation of theMinecraftvideo game has now lost its 2022 release date. Officially released in November 2011 and developed by Mojang Studios,Minecraftis a sandbox game that allows players to mine for minerals, craft tools, and build structures within a blocky 3D world....

Summary NetherRealm Studios' premiere fighting game,Mortal Kombat, debuted in arcades more than 25 years ago. Originally released by Midway,Mortal Kombatbecame infamous due to its barbaric, bloody moves known as Fatalities. The series has since seen comics, movies, and tons of merchandise released in the U.S. The games are also known for their difficult boss battles. While some are easier than others, several bosses have become infamous for blocking players from finishing their games by racking up their Continues or emptying their pockets of quarters....

The current season ofMy Hero Academiahas been incredible and the stakes higher than ever as the heroes wage a two-pronged all-out assault on the Paranormal Liberation Front. Wasting no time to get right into the thick of it, season 6 ofMy Hero Academiais definitely the series' most eventful to date, especially with the re-awakening of the recurring-turned-overarchingantagonist of the series, Tomura Shigaraki. Speaking of Shigaraki (Quirk: All For One; Decay, and countless others) and the Paranormal Liberation Front, episode 11 of the sixth season ofMy Hero Academia, titled “Dabi’s Dance” saw the crucial revelation of the true identity of the villain known as Dabi (Real Name: Toya Todoroki |Quirk: Blueflame), in a fashion that is reminiscent of the revelation of Shigaraki’s past during the events ofMy Hero Academiaseason 5’s “My Villain Academia” sub-arc....

With only weeks before the premiere ofone of the most anticipated anime adaptationsof the past few years, the excitement regarding it is palpable. Monday saw the release of theChainsaw Mananime’s “Main Trailer”, giving fans an intense sneak peek at the upcoming series. The trailer also revealed some important information regarding the upcoming anime series, including additional cast members, the opening theme song, and twelve ending themes.Chainsaw Manhas been slated to premiere on October 11, with Crunchyroll simulcasting the series as it airs....

TheNintendo Switchcould be forced to make significant changes to future hardware releases, as the European Union implements a new regulation requiring portable devices to feature replaceable batteries. The new EU rule requires that all new products that include a portable battery, including gaming hardware like theNintendo Switch, feature “readily removable and replaceable” batteries. However, the updated regulations won’t take effect until 2027, giving Nintendo a window to avoid the change with its Switch successor....

Summary ANintendo GameCubefan managed to purchase a working console from Goodwill for just $25. While its sales lagged behind the competition in its generation, theNintendo GameCubeis often looked back on fondly thanks to its impressive library of high-quality games, its unique controller that many still use to play modernSuper Smash Bros., and its reputation for being one of the most durable consoles ever made. All kinds of classic games were released for the Nintendo GameCube back in its heyday, including some of the most beloved titles in theMetroidandLegend of Zeldafranchises....

Summary Wolverine is getting his own bizarreXboxcontroller to match the recently revealed Deadpool model. Marvel fans are looking forward to seeing the duo team up on the silver screen inDeadpool & Wolverine, with many particularly excited to see Hugh Jackman donning a comic-accurate yellow suit after nearly 24 years of live-actionX-Menfilms. In honor of the movie’s release,Xboxis hosting a specialDeadpool & Wolverinecontest with a cheeky prize worthy of Wade Wilson’s brand of off-the-wall humor....