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It’s no secret that Microsoft’s Inside Xbox event back in May didn’t exactly go the way the major console manufacturer would’ve liked, with the event drawing considerable backlash from players waiting for their first official look at next-generation gameplay. It didn’t help matters thatPlayStation’s turn on the stage was vastly better received, with the company showing off a consistent stream of impressive next-gen experiences. However, it seems Microsoft has learned a lot from their Inside Xbox event, revealing earlier on Twitter that the upcomingXbox Series X July streamwill focus entirely on games....

In an era of games development where titles can be (and regularly are) patched after release, expansion packs in the form ofDLChave become all the more commonplace. Nowadays, it’s unusual for a high budget game to get by without at least one major piece of post-launch DLC, but this practice often comes with mixed results. RELATED:10 Times Free DLC Was Better Than Paid Content DLC storylines have lost their luster in recent years, often coming off as content that should have been in the base game to begin with....

The Isekaianimegenre encompasses stories in whichthe main character is transported to another world, either fictional, digital, or in another dimension altogether. Many anime fans believeSword Art Online, which came out in 2012, to be the first one of its genre. It was the first anime to popularize the term and led to a craze for Isekai anime. RELATED:Best Isekai Anime Set In Games, Ranked However, the Isekai genre existed way beforeSword Art Onlinegraced people’s screens, and these shows deserve to be known and given a chance....

Three films in and several on the way, theJohn Wickfranchise is a blockbuster saga that seems to be as unstoppable as its title character. Hollywood has always been a game of follow the leader, but while there have been plenty of imitators, the genre would do well to take inspiration from what made the series great. John Wickdropped in 2014 and instantly became a landmark moment in action cinema. Both sequels have only raised the scale, stakes and ambition as the filmmakers continue to get bolder....

Summary ABaldur’s Gate 3player online has made an extremely morbid discovery about why Halsin has never appeared at camp during their playthrough. Halsin is one of the most interesting companions inBaldur’s Gate 3, but it seems unlikely that this player will encounter him again. Larian’s flagship CRPGBaldur’s Gate 3is crammed with details and discoveries, and it’s hard to imagine that players will ever fully find everything it has to offer. It seems that all the time, new things are being discovered about the game, even if it’s just a small detail that most would never encounter....

Summary Prince of Persia: The Lost Crownis a Metroidvania and newcomers to the series don’t have to worry about past lore. Like theFinal Fantasyseries, this game is a singular adventure with nods to past titles but that’s about it, and the characters are all new. The hero, Sargon, is part of a band of powerful warriors named Immortals. Together, Sargon and the Immortals are tasked with rescuing Prince Ghassan, the titular prince ofPrince of Persia: The Lost Crown....

Highs and lows once again punctuate this week’s roundup of news, whether it’s moreCyberpunk 2077controversy, or Nintendo’s promising future. Game Rant has compiled some of the biggest gaming news stories from this past week together into a concise post for fans and enthusiasts to stay up to date on the most important events in the industry per week. Highlighting the most relevant stories, this list is not inherently and totally objective, and will not contain every news story this week....

A mod for Mario’s latest adventure,Super Mario 3D World +Bowser’s Fury,turns most surfaces into instant-death lava traps, pushing the game’s difficulty to stratospheric levels. While very few people will be able to make headway in this context, it’s exciting to watch those players skilled enough to do so. Not every game in theMariofranchise instantly kills Mario upon touching lava, but it has this effect on Mario inSuper Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury....

One of the most common complaints about recentCall of DutyZombiesmaps is their lack of personality. Previously, Zombies maps had been visually stunning and diverse, with players battling through trenches on Origins and a fictional 1940s-era city in Shadow of Evil. Alternatively, inCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold Warand especiallyCall of Duty: Vanguard, the maps have become a lot less ambitious and feel like areas that would not be out of place in campaign or multiplayer....

Matt Reeves’sThe Batman, the DC side-series not a part of the then-current Ben Affleck-Snyderverse series, which is being allowed to continue, recently announced its sequel. In line with that, Colin Farrell was askedwhat he knew about the sequel to the moviein which he played right-hand goon to Carmine Falcone, an Oswald Cobblepot still on the rise and not yet in his heyday as Batman arch-villain and umbrella aficionado, the Penguin....

Summary A hardware modder has created a custom Game Boy Advance cartridge that turns the handheld system into a controller for theNintendo Switchconsole. Gamers have created a variety of unique and interesting hardware modifications for theNintendo Switch, including custom Switch docks and controllers based on other properties to modify completely different electronics to make it function with the console. Some of the more interesting hardware modifications are the ones that make other hardware act as a controller for the Switch....

Dave the Divermerges the unique aspects of underwater diving with the intricacies of running a restaurant, offering players an engaging combination of exploration and simulation. This charming indie game has achieved widespread acclaim by seamlessly integrating these two distinct elements into a wildly enjoyable game featuring hilarious characters, an engaging story, and fish. InDave the Diver, the eponymous Dave has been enlisted to dive and capture fish tosupply a local sushi barand aid its head chef, Bancho, in its daily operation....

No superhero show or a movie is entirely the same as the comic book from which it originated. The directors and screenwriters usually make multiple changes. Sometimes the differences are purely cosmetic (the way the characters look), sometimes the changes go deeper. The second case happens when the heroes have a different character or a backstory. RELATED:10 Things In Wonder Woman 1984 Only DC Comic Fans Noticed The Flashis currently one of the most popular superhero shows....