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Just as survival horror games seemed to be losing their stride during the 360/PS3 generation, focusing too heavily on action over tension,Dead Spacecame along and shocked the masses. Its commitment to building atmosphere, dread, and terror throughout the claustrophic hallways aboard the Ishimura were an unforgettable experience. It was such a success thatEAshipped two more sequels in the coming years, both of which received critical acclaim. Fans have been clamoring for a new release in the franchise for years, and while it may not be the fourth installment initially hoped for, a remake of the originalDead Spaceis the next best thing....

For years now,PlayStationfans have been able to access My PlayStation features on the official website, tracking their console activity from the page. However, that will soon be changing, as Sony has confirmed that thePlayStationwebsite is going to be losing these features very soon. Currently, My PlayStation offers gamers a look at several important pieces of information. This includes friends lists and parties, allowing PlayStation users to keep track of what their fellow gamers are up to....

Summary SomePokemonfans have recently picked the four best alternative shiny Pokemon that look much better than their official shiny versions: pink Butterfree, purple Kecleon, black and white Electivire, and golden Sudowoodo. ThePokemonseries has many excellent official shiny designs, but these four creatures stand out due to their unique color palette. Shinies are very rare Pokemonthat have alternative colors. These alternative Pokemon forms were introduced back inPokemon Gold and Silver, during the second generation of the games, and have been a prominent element of the franchise since then....

Over the years, thePokemonfranchise has presented gamers with around 900 cute and creepy monster designs, but the original 150 found in the Gen 1 games are often considered some of the most memorable. Many of these classic Pokemon are still relevant to the franchise today, both in competitive battles and in expanded universe materials like the anime, movies, and various manga series. Now, twoPokemonfans are showing their love for Gen 1 Pokemon by 3D printing huge Gyarados and Onix figures....

Summary One luckyPokemon GOplayer has received an in-game gift from a very unusual location, reportedly receiving a gift from a PokeStop in North Korea. Niantic’s mobile adaptation of the beloved monster-catching franchise encourages players to get out and explore the world around them, offering a variety ofincentives from Community Daysto local Gyms and more. Many Pokemon within the game are also exclusive to specific regions, encouraging players to befriend others around the world....

Ice Beam has long been one of the most powerful moves in all ofPokemon, and that hasn’t changed inPokemon Scarlet & Violet. The move still brings the ideal blend of power, accuracy, and effectiveness against a broad variety of Pokemon types, and players can teach a laid of different Pokemon the move using the Ice Beam TM. Ice Beam has been largely the same move since it was first introduced inPokemon Red & Blue....

Summary Today, many games have opted out of one-and-done releases. There is an incentive, and often an expectation, for more content to be added later on. This is true forPokemon ScarletandViolet, which have stayed relevant through The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC, mass outbreak events, and Tera Raid events. This content is meant to tide players over until the next release in thePokemonseries, which appears to be the recently announcedPokemon Legends: Z-A....

An early build of 3D Realms’ original version of the portal-based first-person shooterPreyhas been leaked online, giving gamers a chance to experience a version of the game that never saw the light of day. The leak of the 3D Realms prototype comes just months after a leaker released a 2001 build of the studio’s notorious,long-delayedDuke Nukem Forever. Originally announced by developer 3D Realms in 1995,Preywould have let players make gateways to travel through the game’s world over a decade before Valve popularized the mechanic with the iconicPortal....

How many people remember theDonkey Kong Countrycartoon? The series ran for two seasons, from 1997-2000, and starredthe titular Donkey Kong, fending off King K. Rool’s attempts to steal The Crystal Coconut and take control of the island. The show doesn’t seem to have had much lasting cultural impact in the long run, but it has its own sense of charm, and it has some qualities going for it which would be replicated by later shows likeSonic Boom....

The side with the biggest team usually wins. With strength in numbers, it makes perfect sense from a tactical perspective to try and maximize the number of heads on the battlefield. RELATED:RPGs That Have Fake Party Members However, this has rarely been the case in RPGs, where players are often hand-tied and asked to battle world-ending threats with only two (or three, if they’re lucky) plucky companions. While this makes sense from a gameplay perspective,it doesn’t make a whole lot of sensefrom a tactical perspective....

Not many racing titles have managed to gain acclamation as theNeed for Speedseries. With over two decades of history, the franchise remains one of the most popular among gamers even today. Though EA has been relatively quiet since its last main entry, new rumors continue to surface on an upcomingNeed for Speedgame. It has been years since EA released a new title on its main lineup with Swedish studio Ghost Games launchingNeed for Speed: Heatin November 2019....

Summary Bethesdais a game studio that mainly focuses on bringing players a fully open world to explore. Whether that world is set in the far reaches of space or in a fictional fantasy kingdom, the open worlds are always fun to explore with plenty of fun NPCs and creatures to interact with. However, this dedication to creating a fully immersive open world hasn’t stopped fans from noticing thatBethesdahas a knack for including some terrifying creatures in their games....

As one of the oldest and most popular science fiction franchises of all time,Star Trekhas offered a lot of content since its first release in 1966. Even though it continues to be primarily a science fiction story, it has also repeatedly dipped its toe into other genres, making it all the more varied and unpredictable for it. RELATED:Underrated Star Trek: The Original Series Episodes SomeStar Trekepisodes used the well-known notion that the horror genre and the sci-fi genre fit well together....