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It is an understatement to say the course of the past year has been changed by the COVID-19 pandemic. In a more focused view, the video games industry has been affected both positively and negatively by the pandemic.Internet usage spiked during the pandemic, and certain games have seen record profits as a byproduct of the pandemic keeping players inside. Gaming organizations have come together to raise funds for impacted communities, and technology has made it easier than ever to connect with people from the comfort of one’s home....

While it’s never been particularly confirmed or denied otherwise, Atlus games have typically skewed towards PlayStation exclusivity in the past. Especially when it comes to mainlinePersonagames, every entry (and enhanced re-release likePersona 3 FES,Persona 4 Golden,Persona 5 Royal) has released on a PlayStation console. Only spin-offs manage to branch out beyond PlayStation’s portfolio, with games likePersona QandQ2releasing on the Nintendo DS and 3DS, respectively. The sole time aPersonagame came to an Xbox console was the fighting game spin-off ofPersona 4proper:Persona 4 Arena, followed by its re-releasePersona 4 ArenaUltimax....

The Sims 4is a highly evolved life simulation game where players have the freedom to create and mold the lives of thein-game characters, Sims. As the game advances, Sims experience a multitude of changes as they go through various stages of their lives. It is very likely for Sims to pile on weight if they consume food high in fats or remain inactive, and sadly, losing weight can be a challenging task....

With Phase 4 of theMCUcurrently playing in cinemas and on various streaming services, the superhero genre is more popular than ever. There are plenty of superhero stories foranimefans too, and one of the current favorites is the Netflix seriesTiger & Bunny. Related:Tiger & Bunny: Every Main Superhero, Ranked In Terms Of Strength The show is mainly a comedy, but it also has moments of serious drama, and the cast of superheroes also ensures plenty of action sequences to tie it all together....

Twitchbans for some of the platform’s most popular streamers happen with surprising regularity. That’s because many ofTwitch’s most popular streamers reach those heights through controversial, attention-grabbing content. One such example is Sodapoppin, who was banned in June 2020 for a “sex dungeon” segment set in the gameVRChat. At the time, Sodapoppin mocked the ban with a satirical apology video. What goes around comes around, it seems, as Sodapoppin has once again been banned from Twitch (temporarily)....

The firstMortal Kombatfilmis not exactly in the same league asApocalypse NoworCitizen Kane, but it does stand as one of the finest film adaptations of a video game. It is pure, unadulterated fun filled with fan service.Some still prefer it to the new film from 2021, though this new one also has its own strengths. Related:10 Characters That Need T0 Appear In The Next Mortal Kombat Movie The original film came out in 1995, so we thought it a fun idea to see where all the actors are today and the last thing they performed in....

Iron Banner has returned toDestiny 2for the first time in the current Season of Dawn, but many fans are unhappy with the PvP event that comes around once per month. The game mode itself has not changed.Iron Banner is still a 6v6 Control variantwith level advantages turned on where the capture points lock if a team can capture all three and points are boosted while the points are locked. So it is not the gameplay itself that is causing the frustration....

England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford had a whole gaming PC rig shipped to his national team’s camp in Doha so that he could playFortnitebetween matches at the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Qatar. The anecdote underline’s the continued popularity, which the game has been enjoying for a while now, among some of the most elite soccer players in the world. Recently, renowned manager JoseMourinho saidFortnitewas a “nightmare"to deal with. Epic Games has been making the most of its game’s hit status in the soccer community by continuously partnering with some of the sport’s biggest superstars on avariety ofFortnitesoccer skinsand in-game challenges....

Summary Fans of Bethesda Softworks are accustomed to seeing immersive and vast open worlds along with complex role-playing elements in their games.Despite criticisms aimed at its recent titles, franchises likeFallout, Elder Scrolls,andWolfensteinshow fans why Bethesda is one of the biggest companies in gaming today. The success of its previous titles has meant that Bethesda isnow hoping to release new games at a quicker rate than before. Some of the most acclaimed games developed or published by the studio use compelling character arcs to keep the player engaged throughout the game....

Anime villains are an important part of any successful series. Not only do the villains place obstacles in the path of the heroes, but they also offer a completely different outlook. In most cases, the final bosses employ henchmen to do their bidding. RELATED:Saddest Anime Character Deaths, Ranked These henchmen usually pale in comparison to their bosses, although there are some exceptions to this rule. Many authors have created minor antagonists who completely overshadow their bosses....

Summary In a surprising turn of events, the ever-evolving landscape of online streaming witnesses yet another major shift as a prominent streamer announces a move to the burgeoning streaming platform Kick, following twoTwitchbans within a week. With aspirations to establish itself as a formidable rival to the dominant Twitch platform,Kick is rapidly gaining the attention of influential figuresin the streaming world. There’s no denying that Twitch has long dominated streaming, but Kick is now making strides as a strong contender....

The Danish toyLEGOhas been a household name for numerous decades now, predominantly thanks to its versatility.LEGOcan be enjoyed by children and adults and is suitable for those who like to follow instructions and build specific sets or flex creative muscles to build their own creations. To ensure that LEGO remains relevant, the company has partnered with a ton of established IPs over the years. FromHarry PottertoMarveltoDisney, LEGO has partnered with some of the entertainment industry’s biggest names....

Summary As a genre, strategy games have become one of the more popular in the industry right now thanks both toold favorites likeStarcraftand newer titles likeOld World, strategy games seem to constantly have new IPs being created every year. It’s not a genre in search of new voices these days. RELATED:Best RTS Games To Play If You Love Starcraft Unfortunately, some of the best strategy games have found themselves lost to the ravages of time....