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Nintendo has had quite the first quarter of 2021, releasing some big games that Switch owners have loved so far, such asSuper Mario 3D World +Bowser’s Fury. Though some players may have experiencedSuper Mario 3D Worldon the Wii U, this Switch port includes nice side content in the form of theshort but funBowser’s Furymode. Due in-part to many Switch owners skipping out on the Wii U entirely, a lot of players are experiencingSuper Mario 3D Worldfor the first time....

Summary Rumors are now abound that Chinese gaming giantTencentis making two new games in the same vein asPalworld,capitalizing on the sleeper hit’s genre-mixing popularity.Palworldhas sold millions of copiessince its release in January 2024, which is why it’s not surprising that a developer looking for its next big profitable project would look to it for inspiration. Tencent Gamesis the gaming division of the Chinese multinational conglomerate of the same name, which in itself groups together a number of smaller studios that produce its hits....

Pokemon Brilliant DiamondandShining Pearlis one of the big titles coming to the Nintendo Switch this holiday season. Remakes of the fourth generationPokemontitles are highly anticipated, as it is a fan-favorite generation among much of the fanbase. The announcement ofPokemon Brilliant DiamondandShining Pearldid lead to some controversy, however, and that rose to the surface recently with some fresh screenshots. Pokemongames tend to bring about some debate among the fanbase, mostly because there is a lot of passionate members in the community....

2017’sThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildwas a genre defining experience. It took the fundamental philosophy of open world games and cracked open the tried-and-tested format to give the player more freedom and agency over what they do, and how they do it. It wonderfully conjured a sense of curiosity and eagerness tolearn more about Hyrule, but didn’t go the typical route of bombarding gamers with endless side quest pop-ups and overt hints to more things to do....

Power scaling is the process of gauging a fictional character’s relative capabilities by comparing them to other beings within their narrative universe. Fans of everything from superhero comics to video games engage in this fun exercise to dream up answers to questions about who would win in a fight. TheMarvelCinematic Universe currently has a power-scaling problem that emerged immediately after they introduced Captain Marvel, their strongest superhero. One of the sad truths of the Marvel Cinematic Universeis that movie productionwill never be much like comic book production....

Nexflix’s incredibleTransformers: War for Cybertrontrilogy is finally getting ready to release its anticipated third installment. In an action-packed civil war full of uncertainties, the third chapter in the trilogy,Transformers: War for Cybertron - Kingdom, introduces fans to a new species of transformer beasts, allowing for an epic ending battle between the Autobots and Decepticons. Atrailer toTransformers: War for Cybertron- Kingdomwas finally released, promising the most intense series in the trilogy to date....

Sony Japan Studio has seen an exodus of sorts lately, as several high profile employees have left the company. Now, twoBloodbornedevelopers have also left, as they announced their departure on Twitter. Although the situation certainly seems odd, it doesn’t seem as though any of theformer employees have a grudge against Sony Japan Studio, and if they do, they certainly aren’t letting on about it. This time, Sony Japan Studio is saying goodbye to Masaaki Yamagiwa and Ryo Sogabe, both of whom played very important roles in the development of FromSoftware’sBloodborne....

Summary With the release ofSkull and Bones, Ubisoft has once again attempted to carve a slice of the live-service market out for itself. However, just like with many of its past attempts,Skull and Boneshas struggled to find its footing and may not have the lifespan the studio wanted. Yet, it still has plans to try again with numerous live-service games in various stages of development. And even though some of these games may end up being hits, the studio may want to consider dropping the premise altogether, with the risk not being worth the investment....

World of Warcraft: Season of Discoverybrings a ton of new contentin phase three. One of the changes is several new decks for theDarkmoon Fairethat take place every month. In this guide, we will tell you how to get all Darkmoon Cards inWoW SoD. Once you find these Cards, you can give them to Professor Thaddeus Paleo in Darkmoon Faire for rewards, or equip for new abilities. However, to make decks, you will have to look for eight Cards for each set....

Microsoft reveals the new features coming inside of the April 2023XboxUpdate, as well as a slight timeframe as to when players can expect to see them live. Recently, it seems like most of the news surroundingMicrosoft has been with it’s continued attempts to finalize its Activision Blizzard acquisition. While there isn’t a final decision as of yet, Microsoft does appear to be getting closer with many regulating bodies having already approved of it, the UK softening on the acquisition, and Microsoft continuing to make deals with companies to further pave the path....

Back in 2017,The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildvery quickly became one of the most popular game’s on the Nintendo Switch, at the very least. Many subsequent open-world adventure games have drawn inspiration fromBreath of the Wild’s elegant simplicity in environmental design and scenario, but like any other critically acclaimed title, nothing is perfect.Breath of the Wildin particular received lots of criticism on one specific portion of gameplay: the weapons....

Disney and Pixar’s animation projects have long provided people of all ages with delight and entertainment. Along with aesthetically attractive graphics and intriguing plots,animated movie soundtracksplay an important role in enriching the whole viewing experience. These soundtracks have become synonymous with the films they accompany, and they will continue to be remembered by audiences for generations to come. RELATED:Disney: Worst Animated Villains From the soaring melodies ofThe Lion Kingto the emotional journey ofUpand the toe-tapping beats ofToy Story, these tracks have only added to the movies’ viewing experiences....

TheHalouniverse has become a veritable lexicon of lore at this point, with more than a dozen games and countless novels, short films and other media serving to flesh out its expansive setting and mythology. From the fall of Reach to the mysterious nature of the Forerunners,Halohas managed to weave a complex and engrossing narrative that one could devote entire weeks of study to and still find more to learn. RELATED:The Best Trailers of E3 2019 However, as is often the case with works of fiction requiring tons of world-building over extended periods of time, things don’t always add up....