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TheMetal Gear Solidseries is known for its complicated narrative that spans decades of militaristic and political intrigue. Its story is filled with a cast of colorful characters, capable operatives, and dastardly villains. But because the story ofMetal Gear Solidis chaotic, many fans play could through the entire series without fully understanding what is going on or who the key actors behind its events are. This isn’t helped by the series' infamously long cutscenes that reveal a penchant for secret societies and organizations which obfuscate who is really behind everything....

Misc. A Tiny Taleis a unique game that combines puzzles and platforming action with character-driven narrative, all while making an effort to offer diverse perspectives between characters. The robots inhabiting the world ofMisc. A Tiny Taleare aware of what social constructs are, but also have a more dynamic view of those, and they are capable of feeling human emotions on a wide spectrum. Game Rant spoke to Michael Pearce, founder of Tinyware Games and developer onMisc....

Ahead of the release ofNBA 2K23, it is revealed that the game features cosmetics based on YouTube streamer Dr Disrespect.NBA 2K23is the latest installment in the successful basketball simulation seriesdeveloped by Visual Concepts and published by 2K Games. With the game’s launch almost here, many fans of the Two-Time are excited to see the famous look of the streamer represented in-game. The possibility of Dr Disrespect-themed cosmetics in the game was teased following a tweet from the streamer....

Noah Baumbach’s apocalyptic dramedyWhite Noisehas been met with a mixed response since it dropped on Netflix. With morally iffy characters, a disparate jumble of tones and themes, and a decidedly ambiguous ending,White Noiseis open to interpretation. But, if anything, it’s a little too open to interpretation, because the most common reaction amongst audiences seems to be confusion. From an attempted murder that arrives out of the blue to a hospital run by German atheist nuns to the impromptu dance sequence at the supermarket that plays the movie out, there’s a lot to unpack at the end ofWhite Noise....

FollowingDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’exciting release in early May, the focus has shifted to Taika Waititi’s highly anticipatedThor: Love and Thunder. Roughly a month and a half away from its release, the Marvel film is now expected to release its second trailer tonight during the NBA’s Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Following the events of 2019’s climacticAvengers: Endgame,Thor: Love and Thundersees the return of Chris Hemsworth as the God of Thunder, as he is in search of inner peace this time around....

Earlier this week, Nintendo released anotherSwitchfirmware update, titled version 16.0.1, to users all around the globe. The update forNintendo Switchconsoles arrived over a month after version 16.0.0, the previous major update, was released for the system and made some adjustments to the internal operations of the Switch’s OS.The firmware update to the Switch’s operating system came amid a controversial time for Nintendo. In just a few days, the Wii U and 3DS versions of the Nintendo eShop will permanently close....

Leveling up is one of the most effective ways to improve combat power and survivability inNo Rest For The Wicked. However, other methods, likeupgrading weapons and armor, are also important to keep in mind. There are a total of eight stats that players can invest stat points into to improve their character: health, stamina, strength, dexterity, intelligence, faith, focus, and equip load. No Rest For The Wicked: Every Stat, Explained Health Health is the stat that defines how much punishment you can take before dying....

Earlier last year, it was announced thatOverwatchlead writerMichael Chu would be departing Blizzardafter working for the company for twenty years. Chu was responsible for designing the lore and story of the multiplayer FPS, but now a recent report reveals he will be putting his talents towards a new project with 2K Games' new studio 31st Union. At the time of writing, there have been no official announcements about what the studio is working on, but it’s likely to be something which could compete with the might ofOverwatch....

PokemonSquishmallow plush toys have proven to be quite popular, and now Snorlax and Togepi are getting their own renditions. The twoPokemonjoin an existing line that’s turned Pikachu and Gengar into soft, round, squishy companions. It was recently rumored thatPokemonSquishmallows were being recalledfrom stores, but it was discovered that wasn’t actually the case. The popular plush toys seem to be here to stay, though fans can’t always find them for purchase due to their popularity....

The pipeline of rumors and leaks for thePlayStation 5continues to hint at big changes for the next-generation console. Whether it’s full backward compatibility with all previous PlayStation video games or the addition of a very fast SSD that will minimize loading times, thePS5is set to deliver huge improvements over the PS4. Sometimes, though, it’s best not to change what works. A newly claimed leak said to show the PS5’s new UI looks quite similar to what’s come before....

As beloved asThe Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrimis, with its extensive lore, large open world, and run-ins with scaly dragons, much of its charm seems to lie in the fact that it’s actually quite a buggy mess. Even theSkyrimAnniversary Edition has some game breaking glitches, but it doesn’t seem to harm people’s love for it, as players are wont to share the most amusing mishaps with others online. Many of these issues can be attributed to the game’s physics engine, and sometimes players can use it to their advantage....

Summary For a limited time, Steam users can claim the originalHalf-Lifecompletely free of charge. Valve’s first-ever game was the originalHalf-Life, a wildly successful title that was a big commercial hit and earned widespread acclaim from critics at the time of its release in 1998. The originalHalf-Lifeput Valve on the map, and considering what the company would go on to do, an argument could be made that it’s one of the most important games of all time....

There are now a ton of new biomes to explore in the Nether afterMinecraft’s Nether Update, and it has been made clear thatdevelopers want players to be able to live in the Nether. With that in mind, what is the best place to actually build a home and thrive in the Nether now? Previously, the Nether was wholly inhospitable. The best thing players could find to eat was rotten flesh from Zombie Piglins, and players had no way of getting wood, stone, iron, gold, or diamonds needed to create even the most basic of tools inMinecraft....