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Nvidia GeForce Now came out in defense ofMicrosoft’s pending acquisition of Activision Blizzard. This is the second major cloud gaming platform that publicly advocated for the deal in the aftermath’s of theCompetition and Markets Authority’s decision to block the Activision Blizzard acquisition. Cloud gaming serviceBoosteroid already spoke out against the CMA’s opposition to Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard buyoutimmediately after the British regulator announced its intentions to block the deal on April 26....

Summary Bethesda just released a new piece of officialFallout 76artwork and, much to the surprise of many gamers, it contains hidden references toFinal Fantasy 7, among other things. The iconic 90s JRPG isn’t typically associated with theFalloutfranchise, so seeing Bethesda make a subtle nod towards Square Enix’s hit role-playing title comes as a bit of a shock, especially considering this reference was made in something as unassuming as some new marketing material forFallout 76....

Persona 3is a classic entry in the now-famous JRPG franchise,being the first to introduce Social Link mechanics into the series. The game first released in 2006, but has since received several updated versions in the form ofFESandPortable. Recently,Persona 3 Portablewas ported to PC and modern consoles for the first time, allowing a new generation of players to explore this classic title. Some players may end up choosingPersona 3 Portableas their firstPersonagame, which can be tough asPersona 3 Portableis much more difficult than its successors....

The launch of thePS5was one of the most anticipated gaming events of 2020, but it wasn’t without its issues. Even putting aside all the gamers that are stillunable to find a console thanks to low supply, scalpers, and the like, those with a console noticed a few design flaws early on. Most notably, games with both PS4 and PS5 versions would default to the PS4 version, fooling many into thinking the experience was lackluster....

Even after releasing over three years ago,Red Dead Redemption 2still remains one of the most technically impressive games currently in circulation. With expansive, detailed environments, numerous distinct landmarks, and high degree of user interactivity,Red Dead Redemption 2has a lot to offer its players in terms of scale. Now, one user has showcased just how visually stunning the game is. One of the many staples ofRed Dead Redemption 2’sopen world are the lush, wide landscapes....

Summary The highly-anticipated sequel to the ‘Souslike-with-guns’ classic,Remnant: From the Ashes,is out now in the form ofRemnant 2. And, while the philosophy behind the sequel seems to be something similar to ‘like the first game, but with even more content’, that’s still a bit of an understatement. RELATED:Remnant 2: The Best Archetypes For Solo Players, Ranked It’s clear that the developers at Gunfire Games really tried to take everything that worked (and didn’t work) in the first game and either improve upon it or fix it....

Summary Santa Monica Studio might end up makingGod of Wargames until it has tapped all available mythologies and Kratos’ journey has run its course, and perhaps it should. There is a wealth of opportunity for storytelling between Kratos and Atreus that the franchise has only begun to touch on withGod of War’sNorse saga, and there’s no telling how far the series could extend if given the chance. That said, it would also be great to see Santa Monica stretch its legs with new IPs and franchises all the same....

Just a few days before shutting down its first-partyGoogleStadiagame studios in Montreal and Los Angeles, executives reportedly praised the developers for their hard work and progress the studio had made so far, leading to mass confusion within the company. Google’s cloud gaming service Stadia got off to a rocky start in late 2019. Though many users were initially impressed thatStadialooked to stand up against PC gaming as an alternative, post-launch, gamers were disappointed with Google’s product....

Summary With just a few days remaining until the highly anticipated premiere ofStar Wars: The Acolyte, fans continue to speculate and theorize. Recently, one fan debunked an exciting theory, highlighting its lack of coherence. As the release ofStar Wars: The Acolyteapproaches, fans are eager for more details about the characters, particularly the Sith. Following the release of the previous trailer, fans have been engrossed in speculation about the identity of a mysterious character....

Manon is a Power-Type mid-range fighter with a Judo-inspired moveset. She’s one of theseven new charactersadded toStreet Fighter 6’s roaster, bringing the total number of mid-rangers to 12. But what makes Manon stand out is her Medal Level system, which gives her a permanent buff after each special throw. While this system enhances her gameplay and adds surprise to her combos, it may confuse noviceStreet Fighter 6players trying to master Manon....

A 4-man studio is creating a survival horror game calledPAMELA, and a recent alpha video is making waves with its stunning environment and crafting system. Fans of survival horror games will be excited to hear that there will be a new game on the block this year, and its name isPAMELA. The game puts a twist on the typical survival horror gimmick by taking place in the future, and allowing players to interact with futuristic weaponry as they craft, hide, and run their way through a vicious day-and-night cycle....

The wait is over, as the complete soundtrack forThe Batmanis finally released. Michael Giacchino’s epic newBatmanscore is now widely available on Apple Music, Spotify, and YouTube, and it’s already one of the Caped Crusader’s finest soundtracks. The first detail of note is its whopping length.The Batmansoundtrack alone is an hour and 56 minutes, making this the longestBatmansoundtrack by far, as film scores usually range from 46 to 75 minutes long. This only proves thatGiacchino’sBatmanmusic will play a pivotal roleacross the three-hour film, and that’s a relief, as there’s no licensed material that’ll serve the mood better than this haunting score....

TheFrierenanime series aired in the fall of 2023 and easilyestablished itself as a staple in the anime community. Despite being an anime series with tropes of fantasy and adventure, the battles portrayed in the series are not many. However, precisely because the battles portrayed are not many, each one leaves a mark in the minds of fans. Scenes that particularly show Frieren’s abilitieswith respect to other charactersare well received by fans, as many wonder just how powerful the elven mage is....