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WhenThe Quarryreleases in June, it will be just the latest game in what is becoming a long line of titles made by Supermassive Games that are in somewhat the same vein. In fact, at this point, it’s possible that the studio could claim it has mapped out its own subgenre of interactive drama horror video games. SinceThe Quarryis the latest entry into this brand of horror game, it’s continuing the formula that Supermassive has perfected in a number of different ways....

Super Mario Kart, Donkey Kong Country, The Legend of Zelda, Yoshi’s Island, Super Metroid,andF-Zero —these wereallrevolutionary games in their own right, and all games to be released on theSuper Nintendo Entertainment System, undeniably one of the most important consoles (and general pieces of technology) ever released. The SNES is widely celebrated and fondly remembered for its extensive list of achievements. RELATED:Ridiculously Long SNES Games (& How Long They Take To Beat)...

Twitch always has controversial news centered on it for one reason or another, whether it be the platform itself, the streamers it houses, or the fans of those streamers. RecentlyTwitch was hacked,resulting in a huge data leak, which may well be the most significant development on the platform in recent memory. However, with the damage hopefully contained for now, life is continuing more or less as usual for those who use Twitch to stream or watch....

In a few days from today, CD Projekt Red is finally releasingCyberpunk 2077, and fans are now gearing up for the game’s launch, especially since it has been in development for nearly eight years now andhas suffered multiple delays. Despite this, the hype forCyberpunk 2077continues to grow, especially after all the details and information that CD Projekt Red has unveiled about the game. It is without a doubt thatCyberpunk 2077is 2020’s most anticipated game, and players should expect a high-quality experience that is the trademark of CD Projekt Red....

Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxyvideo game released last year to mostly positive reviews and even took home theaward for Best Narrative at The Game Awards. TheGuardians of the Galaxygame establishes a universe rich in Marvel Comics lore. It teases a larger universe than what’s seen in the game, particularly when it comes to the Mad Titan Thanos. Thanos is one of the main antagonists in all of Marvel Comics, and while he does not have an active role in theGuardians of the Galaxygame, he’s still mentioned numerous times....

Summary Certain viewers of the hit new throwback seriesX-Men ‘97have really gotten something stuck in their craw over the existence of a nonbinary character. But the actor behind the character in question is having none of it. X-Men ‘97immediately became the talk of the nerdy town when it premiered on Disney+ to near universal acclaim. The animated series serves as a revival and continuation of the belovedX-Men: The Animated Serieswhich originally ran from 1992-1997....

As nearly every entry in the storiedLegend of Zeldafranchise takes place in a new version of Hyrule, they introduce locations, items, characters, and more that become iconic in their own right.Breath of the Wildis no exception, and in fact may have more iconic elements than most given its radical changes to theZeldaformula. However, one thatThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2should build upon wasn’t introduced in the base game....

Players ofBungie’sDestiny 2know they need the right combination of weapons, armor, mods, and Perks to dominate the battlefield. Moreover, just the wrong combination can wreck a Guardian’s performance in PVP and PVE. However, thanks to the Charged with Light mechanic, players can add a new layer of complexity to their character builds. Additionally, this mechanic – made available in the Season of Dawn – can add new variations to playstyles thanks to their benefits....

Jurassic World Evolution 2, the sequel tothe 2018 prehistoric park sim, is making the rounds. While not everything is perfect, it has thus far engrossed players with its deeper gameplay and the enduring novelty of bringing dinosaurs back to life for tourists' entertainment. RELATED:LEGO Jurassic World: Things It Got Right About The Movies (& Things It Got Wrong) Of course, that ludicrous premise spawneda prolific franchiseyears ago. Five entries have been released to worldwide commercial success, anda sixth oneis well on the way....

For those unaware,Alan Wake 2is not just about the titular character returning from the Dark Place. There is a new character, Saga Anderson, who is an FBI Agent. The two characters play similarly as far as the shooting mechanics go, but there are subtle differences as well. One of those differences is how Saga and Alan upgrade their arsenal. For Saga, players can find lunchboxes around Bright Falls which contain Manuscript Fragments....

Being predominantly created and produced in Japan, anime and manga tend to focus on Japanese characters and narratives. However, some of the most interesting anime stories are those that turn their eyes to the international stage and other countries, such as the United States of America. RELATED:My Hero Academia: Things To Look Forward To In Season 6 Being one of the most well-known countries on earth, America has a long-running reputation that varies depending on the country observing them....

Summary Apex Legendsplayers appear to have discovered a secret nerf to Ash, increasing the cooldown time on her Ultimate. This unexpected nerf not mentioned by Respawn Entertainment comes as part of a new patch forApex Legends, which made other alterations to the Assault Legend. This latest patch forApex Legendsclosely follows the release of Season 20. While the update adjusted the crowd volume on Thunderdome, the newmultipurpose Mixtape map inApex Legends, it focused primarily on Ash....

In a way, the trouble with adapting mobile games is a great example ofwhy it is so difficult to adapt video gamesinto film and television in general. The way an interactive medium introduces its world and fosters investment in characters is wholly different from how film and television get audiences to care, andArknights: Prelude to Dawnstruggles. Arknightsis a mobile tower defense game released in 2019 that has blown up in time since, garnering a huge fanbase around the world thanks to its slick art style and striking characters....