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While its core identity has stayed pretty consistent, theSonicfranchise often tries new things in its games.Sonic Frontierslooks like it continues that idea, taking the series in one of the most novel directions in a while. Besides the open world, a first for the franchise, the game is said to tell a more serious story than past installments. Not only does it sound like an interesting decision in itself, but the new formula ofSonic Frontierscould perfectly set up a dedicated game for one of the franchise’s most iconic characters....

Spider-Man: No Way Homehelped forge a strong bond between Andrew Garfield, Tobey Maguire, and Tom Holland, according to Garfield. In a new interview, he said that the trio is now a “brotherhood” that supports one another unconditionally. Spider-Man: No Way Homewas a huge success upon its release last year. Its promotional campaign was incredibly secretive, as Marvel Studios did not want to reveal that the film would also feature the return of Maguire and Garfield to their iconic roles....

Summary There are a multitude of martial artists in video games, especially when it comes to classic fighting franchises likeMortal Kombat,Tekken,andStreet Fighter. When it comes to true martial arts masters, though, the list gets shorter. From wise, elderly men to classic Shaolin monks, these martial arts masters are the best of the best. In this context, a martial arts master refers to characters who have taught the greatest martial artists in video games, and are therefore themselves masters of the art, or they are students who have surpassed their original teacher to become the true master....

Quick Links Tekken 8is (at the time of writing this) about to be out and the majority of the playable castare returning characters. Among them is one of the most recognizable characters of the franchise, Steve Fox. Despite maybe not being as recognizable of a name as Jin Kazama, Kazuya Mishima, or even Heihachi Mishima, Steve Fox is very well-known among theTekkenfanbase. He usually ends up in the upper echelons of the ‘ranked’ tier lists regardless ofwhatTekkenthey’re talking about, and he doesn’t tend to radically change in his mechanics between games either....

The Elder Scrolls 6has an enormous legacy to live up to.Skyrimwas hugely critically and commercially successful, selling over 20 million copies between 2011 and 2014. Despite this, it is not a game without its problems. ForThe Elder Scrolls 6to succeed, it will need to solve some ofSkyrim’s biggest issues to step out from its shadow and provide a truly next-gen-feeling RPG story. There’s one element in particular which the next game will need to improve upon to give players an exciting and freshElder Scrollsexperience....

Summary TheEuropa Universalisfranchise by Paradox is a top-rated historical strategy game series where players take the reins of various world countries during the Renaissance and beyond.Europa Universalis 4has seen a slew of different DLCs, each adding various things to the game world in the form of new mechanics and strategies for old countries. A poorly kept secret is the development ofEuropa Universalis 5,codenamedProject Caesar, as the next-gen successor to the extremely long-livedEuropa Universalis 4....

Capcom just dropped a new action-filled trailer for the most-awaited remake ofResident Evil 3. Although the initial announcement last year already created a massive hype in theResident Evilcommunity, the new preview that showed more details about the game’s characters and the iconic villain Nemesis, will definitely heighten the excitement of players looking forward to playing the game. Now, for those who are now ready to pre-purchaseResident Evil 3 Remake, there is currently a good deal that lets players pre-order the game for a cheaper price....

PT, the playable teaser for theSilent Hillsgame that never was, is almost eight years old. Since its release, fans of the collaboration between game designer Hideo Kojima and renowned director Guillermo del Toro have seen a lot of copycats andheavilyPT-inspiredgamesto fill the gap left by its cancelation. There is definitely a level of fatigue for these imitation games, which is whereMartha Is Deadcomes into play. To be clear,Martha Is Deadis not aPTclone, or even a heavilyPT-inspiredgame, but instead, it has various thematic and contextual elements that bear a close resemblance to what got fans excited aboutPT....

Though the first fourElder Scrollsgames all took place within the same 40-year time-span,Skyrimwas set 200 years after the end of the Oblivion Crisis and the fall of the Septim Dynasty. This two-century time jump saw some of the series’ biggest changes come to Tamriel, particularly the rise of the Aldmeri Dominion to fill the power vacuum left behind by Cyrodiil’s waning Empire. With the balance of power on Tamriel likely to shift even further from the status quo inThe Elder Scrolls 6, fans might be forgiven for thinking the High Elves are the continent’s biggest threat....

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty’s release date has been announced for March 3rd, 2023. Earlier this year, Team Ninja and Koei Tecmo made a surprise appearance at the Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase after years of partnering with PlayStation for theNiohseries. The studio announcedWo Long: Fallen Dynasty, a brand new souls-like IP building off the strengths of theNiohseries that will be releasing for multiple platforms in 2023. Now, the studio has announced the game’s full release date....

Summary The addition ofrunes toWorld of Warcraftclassesin Season of Discovery has allowed the developers to be bold and creative with their design choices. As a concept, Season of Discovery takesWorld of Warcraftplayers on a familiar journey across old Azeroth, but with new class dynamics such as Mage healers, Shaman tanks, and dedicated melee Hunters. The first phase ended at Level 20 with the Blackfathom Deeps as its raid, while the current second phase ends at Level 40 with Gnomeregan....

The Xbox Gear Shop has been around for a while now, providing gamers with a great place to find a range ofXbox-related clothing and accessories. Everything from coffee mugs to action figures to playing cards, as well as hoodies, socks, and tank tops can be found there, sometimes even for reasonable prices. These items might be Xbox themed or based on popular franchises likeHalo, Psychonauts 2,or even specificdevelopers like Obsidian Entertainment....

Summary It’s time to break out the Pumpkin Spice and the jack-o-lanterns because Halloween is finally here! Whether it’s hayrides and trick-or-treating ordressing up in awesome costumes, Halloween is an exciting time for many. Kids and adults alike look forward to this time all year long, and everyone has their own special traditions. One of the best Halloween traditions is watching movies to get into the holiday spirit. While some like to dive into horror classics likeThe Exorcist, or the blood-and-guts indulgence ofThe Evil Dead,others would rather not be subjected to nightmare-inducing viewing....