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Summary Universal Orlando Resortmay eventually be looking at bringing the worlds ofPokemonandThe Legend of Zeldato life, according to recent rumors. With the resort already building a real-life version ofSuper Mario Bros., fans could see areas inspired byPokemonorZeldanext. Last year, the Lost Continent area of Universal Islands of Adventure closed its final operating attraction, Poseidon’s Fury. Since then, the area has sat dormant with rumors flying about what could possibly replace it in the future....

On its release in 2001, theNintendo Gamecubefound itself in the unenviable position of being Nintendo’s follow-up to the N64, one of the most beloved video game consoles of all time.This was always going to be a tough position to be in, and theGamecube’s lasting reputationinevitably suffered as a result. Despite this though, the console became the home of several highly acclaimed games, includingSuper Mario SunshineandThe Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker....

Summary The ship builder inStarfieldlets players build all sorts of inspired builds, but not all the designs are good-natured, as one player’s vessel was instead created to be an exercise in masochism. WhenStarfield Direct held its deep divein June 2023, the most impressive feature showcased was its modular ship builder, and this feature has only gotten more popular since launch. Players have passionately shared their designs all across social media, from original builds to faithful recreations....

She-Hulk: Attorney at Lawhas been entertaining so far, offering just the right amount of cameos from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The Superhuman Law Division at GHL&K brought on a superhero to be the face of the team, offering a new insight into criminal cases that involve people with superhuman abilities. This approach has raised some important questions about superhuman law, and how justice can be served in cases involving magical powers....

Sifu’s second level, the Club, ratchets up the difficulty for players. Players enter this new area the age they were when they left the Squats, increasing the challenge for those who were defeated multiple times in that first level. This, combined with more challenging enemies in this level ofSifu, results in a level a bit more satisfying for those looking to test their skills. However, those challenges can make getting the pass required to unlock this shortcut especially challenging....

TheStar Warsfranchise is currently in what can only be described as its television era. Several shows set in a galaxy far, far away have aired on Disney+ since the dawn of the streaming service two and a half years ago.The Mandalorianhas had two seasons thus far, with a third already filmed and currently in the editing process, as well as a spin-off in the form ofThe Book of Boba Fett. There is also the recently concludedObi-Wan Kenobi, which had Ewan McGregor return to the role as a Jedi master as well as Hayden Christensen as the villainous Darth Vader....

Summary Bethesda has rolled out anotherStarfieldbeta update, which adds numerous fixes and improvements targeting various aspects of the hit RPG. This release is the game’s second November patch, arriving mere days afterStarfieldreceived the 1.8.84 beta update. That last patch introducedStarfield’s previously promised support for Nvidia DLSS, a proprietary solution for AI-powered resolution upscaling that mimics high-res graphics with a lower performance footprint compared to native rendering. The update also added the long-awaited Eat command to the game, allowing players to consume food items and beverages straight from the environment instead of having to pick them up and then navigate through the inventory....

LEGO has come a long way since its humble beginnings in 1932. What started as a small Danish company making wooden toys has grown into a global phenomenon, with products enjoyed by people of all ages. Over the years, LEGO has made a concerted effort to appeal to adults, with a range of products that are both sophisticated and fun. The Lord of The Rings: Rivendell LEGO Animal Crossing Julian’s Birthday Party While there may still be plenty of sets aimed at children, it’s undeniable that some LEGO sets are truly made for adults....

Life is Strange: True Colorslaunched to good reviews, as Alex’s journey through her and others’ emotions is quite emotional itself. The story is strong, the characters are fun, the lack of episodic structure boosts investment, and all of its content come together to deliver something strong. That’s not to say it’s perfect, as no game is andLife is Strange 2did better on endings, but it does bode well for the future ofLife is Strangeunder Deck Nine....

The Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil in Meis unique in the series for a number of reasons. One of the biggest of these in thishorror co-op video gameis that the Curator’s Cut is massively different from the Theatrical Cut. Many of the scenes are played from other characters' perspectives, so to see the whole story, players will need to keep everyone alive for as long as possible. Since the changes mean that there are whole new ways of solving puzzles, players may be wondering about the best ways to keep everyone alive in the Curator’s Cut....

The Last of Us 2has finally come, and it has been met with extremely mixed reception. Some are absolutely in love with the game, as it brings back the first entry’s grippingly tense combat, scavenging, and heart-wrenching story moments. On the other hand, many aren’t happy with the direction the story went, causing them to denounce the game, with many evenreview bombingThe Last of Us' highly anticipated sequel. While this is certainly a divisive topic, most would agree that the gameplay itself is brilliant, and no where does that show more clearly than with its cable physics and the guitar minigame....

Summary Hogwarts Legacycan afford to up its game in a lot of areas where it chose to be ambitious. Its companion system is in dire need of an overhaul for the sequel in particular and could be far more favorable by considering popular features from other action-RPGs and sims.Hogwarts Legacylaid the foundation for a sequel to take this concept and run with it, but Avalanche will have to also decide whether it wants to keep companion options open to multiple charactersacross every Hogwarts houseor keep companionships within the player’s own house for the sake ofHarry Potternostalgia....

Concerning the gaming handheld market, there have been few companies that have tried to make it a success. With Nintendo leading the charge with the Game Boy, others have attempted to usurp the company’s position as the king of the handheld console. While Sony attempted to throw its hat into the ring with the PlayStation Portable, its follow-up thePlayStation Vitawasn’t quite as successful in grabbing attention. With Sony focusing on its next-gen PS5 console, a lot of its older technology like theVita is being phased out....