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The Callisto Protocolnow has its own podcast in preparation for the game’s arrival in December. From themind ofDead Spacedirector Glen Schofield, the upcoming body horror game comes from new studio Striking Distance, and fans of the genre have been talking about the title for some time now. Images and teaser footage have only served to increase the hype, and for some, the fact that it’s not a remake or remaster is a breath of fresh air....

As the follow-up to one of the most popular games from the PS3 era,The Last of Us Part 2has a lot of weight on its shoulders. But while developer Naughty Dog could have easily played it safe with this sequel, the studio instead tried to deliver something even more challenging than its predecessor. Admittedly, a lot of the game is going to be very polarizing to fans because of the choices that the developer has made....

Indie games allow developers to be creative in a variety of ways, usually without the restrictions of big AAA companies or brands. That said, there are still quite a number of indie game publishers, such as TinyBuild, who help get certain games out there along with making them successful franchises if possible. One of these was after theacquisition of theHello Neighbordevelopersin 2020, which helped the horror title spawn a spin-off and an upcoming sequel....

There are many boxes that need to be checked for a mystery series to get the audience’s attention.Twin Peaksnot only checked all the boxes, it also created new ones for future series as well.Twin Peaksis a series that aired on ABC from 1990 to 1991 and was later revived for a third season by Showtime in 2017. Created by David Lynch and Mark Frost, the mystery series tells the supernatural story of how the eerie murder of a teenage girl shakes up a small town in Northern USA, revealing the darkest of secrets of every one of the townsfolk....

While the COVID-19 pandemic might have thrown a wrench in everyone’s plans, forcing people to stay at home more often than expected, as well as possiblydelaying games likeElden Ring. To say this year was filled with gloom is a bit of an understatement, but that certainly doesn’t mean that there weren’t moments of hope to shed some light. With bars and restaurants shut down, folks seemed to flock to their consoles and handhelds, as well as viewing their favorite streamers on Twitch....

It’s not “new video game season” without some leaks from Ubisoft, and prior to its Ubisoft Forward presentation, there’s been plenty. It has promised that there are surprises in store regardless, but fans have preemptively seen everything fromFar Cry 6toAssassin’s Creed Valhalla’s release date.Assassin’s CreedItalian Instagram accidentally posted a short clip yesterday, something that more likely meant to be posted after today’s event, and revealed the game’s current-gen release date as July 22, 2025....

As players explore the harsh world ofValheim, they will obtain a variety of materials, tools, and more. Not every one of these items will be worth keeping indefinitely, though, and the game’s carry limit may leave some fans looking to delete their undesirables. Fortunately, it is possible to destroy items inValheim, though it is not something that can be done by simply clicking a button from within the inventory menu....

Summary Game of Thrones' Joffrey Baratheon was an incompetent king who unlawfully occupied the Iron Throne after King Robert I. He himself was assassinated at his own wedding feast, paving the way for his younger brother, Tommen’s rule. Joffrey was a babbling oaf, a cruel boy-king, unworthy and undeserving of the throne that he assumed after his mother, Cersei Lannister orchestrated King Robert I Baratheon’s assassination. Joffrey’s adversaries negated his claim on the basis that the late king, and his supposed father, Robert had no trueborn children....

For game players young and old, there are many tough choices to make. Especially in narrative-driven games, players are forced to make hard decisions over and over, hoping for a good outcome. Sometimes, the choice is an illusion and it’s all disaster regardless. Other times, the choice can have lasting consequences, but only on that specific playthrough. And there’s one difficult choice many game players struggle to make: who to pick as their starterPokémon?...

In November of 2020, Sony and Microsoft launched the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X next-generation consoles, respectively, ushering in a new era for the video game industry. Nearly three months removed from thePS5 and Xbox Series X launch dates, though, and both consoles are still extremely hard to find out in the wild. Many people who want to get their hands on a PS5 or Xbox Series X console are finding themselves paying outrageous prices to scalpers, and many others are opting to simply wait for the supply to catch up to the demand....

Summary The Simshas made a significant impact to the life simulation genre in gaming. Since the release of the first game in 2000, it has evolved from simply taking care of virtual families to utilizing the newer titles' unique features to craft stories. TheSimsfranchise has also inspired many fans to createcustomSimscontent, ranging from home pieces, clothing, and beauty elements to diversify the experience further. With over two decades of releases,The Simshas shown no signs of stopping....

Before Disney acquired theStar Warslicense, the canon universe was a gigantic beast, with countless comics, novels, video games and more all feeding into the same lore. While this abundant approach led to some of the most beloved characters and storylines inStar Warshistory, it also led to some of the most bizarre, and it’s no wonder Disney wanted to just start all over again. Depending on which side of the fan-base is asked, the Yuuzhan Vong certainly fits into one of these camps....

Summary Though players might have hoped to learn about the Leviathans inThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, their continuing mystery surrounding where they came from, what they were, and how they died is one example of many of the game’s skillful world-building. Despite what could potentially be multiple references and appearances in earlierZeldagames,Breath of the Wildwas arguably the first game to explicitly feature the Leviathan race, though only with three of their skeletal remains....