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Last week’s Xbox Games Showcase showed that Microsoft has a sizable lineup ready for the Xbox Series X’s holiday launch. Unfortunately, some fans criticized some of the third party titles on display,and the graphics inHalo Infinite’s segment.However, despite some of the lukewarm reactions, developers are standing by both their work and Microsoft’s next-gen console. In one such instance, the developers behindThe Gunk,an Xbox exclusive presented at last week’s event, praised the console’s high quality hardware....

A technical masterpiece with a risky and ambitious story,The Last of Us 2has brought home hundreds of awards since its release last year. While its dominant performance at The Game Awards was certainly an impressive display, the game’s latest win is perhaps its most intriguing yet. Earlier this week, Metacritic revealed that the controversial sequel had won itsfan-voted Game of the Year award. While even the staunchest critics of the choices made with the game’s characters have acknowledged thatThe Last of Us 2is worthy of the awards it has been given, this specific win is an interesting one....

The Last Of Us 2was a blockbuster release, becoming the fastest-selling PlayStation 4 exclusive of all time, as well as holding the record for the most ever Game Of The Year awards. Its popularity and commercial success means a third installment of the franchise seems inevitable, and indeed a plot outline has apparently already been written by developer Naughty Dog. However,The Last Of Us 2was also highly controversial, being review bombed by fans because of some of its story decisions....

A player going throughThe Last of Us Part 1stumbled upon an immersion-breaking flaw that can take any player out of the experience. Immersion is a significant factor regarding single-player games, and many aim to excel at this aspect, as it is one of the many reasons why single-player games are still popular among other genres. Feeling like part of a living and breathing world goes a long way in the players' experience, but a recent screenshot breaks all immersion inThe Last of Us Part 1....

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild,the series' firstopen world game, offers an enormous map for players to explore. The game was a huge success and quickly became known for the incredible map and beautiful graphics. The world of Hyrule features various stables, shrines, temples, and ruins for players to explore. Across the map, there are a range of settlements where players can rest and stock up on armor, weapons, and food....

It seems likeStar Warsis spreading its influence everywhere it can nowadays, from Disney World and Disneyland’s Galaxy’s Edge to a torrent of new shows coming toDisney+ like the upcomingAhsokaseries. But perhaps one place few expected to see a little connection was in James Gunn’s newly released beloved blood fest known asThe Suicide Squad. It turns out the movie features a sneaky appearance that bridges the two franchises, and it’s hidden where nobody would ever look....

WithSpider-Man: No Way Homeresonating as much as it did because of the nostalgia factor, it should not surprise anyone that we’re going to get more of Tobey Maguire over the coming years. So, not too long after his surprise appearance in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, he’s now been cast in Damien Chazelle’s next movie titledBabylon. Maguire also will serve as executive producer alongside Chazelle, who has steadily made a name for himself in Hollywood since the 2010s....

The Writers Guild of America West, taking a strong stand, has directed all its members not to sign any liability waivers regarding Coronavirus andthe ongoing pandemic. Leadership has firmly rejected any form of the waivers, which would exempt employers from any responsibility in the case their workers contract the virus due to their work environment. In an email sent to members, the guild explicitly informed members not to sign any type of waiver that absolves their employer of responsibility for Covid-19 related health issues....

Crafting systems have become a prominent feature in many modern video games, offering players the opportunity to unleash their creativity and resourcefulness within virtual worlds. These systems not only enhance gameplay mechanics but also provide a sense of accomplishment as players gather materials and construct unique items, weapons, or even entire structures. Related:Open-World Games With The Best Crafting, Ranked Players can get ready to delve into the realm of gaming and explore exceptional titles that boast trulydistinctive crafting systems....

Nintendo and Game Freak are usually pretty careful with thePokemonbrand, but odd things occasionally slip through the gaps. For example, it’s hard to imaginethe company that sued TikTok star Pokeprincxssapproving a bizarrely segmented Pikachu plushie that conjures images ofThe Human Centipede. Chinese online retailer AliExpress is selling a line of strange Pikachu plush dolls with long, segmented bodies. While intended to serve as a cute and comfortable cushion, some are reminded of thecontroversial horror filmThe Human Centipede....

The new direction for Mythic Keystones inDragonflightSeason 2 has caused great concern among fans in theWorld of Warcraftcommunity. Ever since their inception inLegion,Mythic Keystone dungeons inWorld of Warcraftwere accompanied by affixes, withBattle for Azerothintroducing seasonal affixes to the mix. As seasons and expansions went by, the development team attempted several reworks to affixes based on player feedback, and the overhaul in Embers of Neltharion is their latest, and perhaps most radical, attempt yet....

Summary World of Warcraftplayers creating a new Earthen actually get to pick parts of their backstory in the process. Though these choices don’t affect anything about the character in the long run, the options provide a unique flavor that manyWorld of Warcraftplayers will likely love. The Earthen are the new Allied Race coming inWorld of Warcraft: The War Within. These Titan-forged folk have a unique culture, new racial abilities, and adifferent accent than their Dwarven cousins inWorld of Warcraft....

This holiday season has arrived, and with it comes theXboxStore’s final major sale of the year, the Xbox Countdown Sale. With discounts on everything from major AAA outings to recent indie hits, it’s a great time to check out some of the most talked-about titles available for the Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC. From open-world action titles to tense survival horror experiences and high-octane arcade racers, there’s something for every kind ofXboxgamer....