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Video games that are based on movies that are based on books are typically doomed from the start.Harry Potterhad some victories, such as with itsLEGOgames. However, those games stand upon the corpses of a lot of badHarry Pottergames. The fate ofHarry Pottervideo games is often tragic, and those who are or were fans ofHarry Potterare also gamers. They would love a successful game that brings the magic of the wizarding world to life....

Summary WhenGhost of Tsushimalaunched on the PS4 in 2020, it was something of an outlier in the world of AAA gaming. Most of that year’s most popular blockbuster titles were part of established franchises,Ghost of Tsushimawas a bombastic, confident new property that took players to a virtual recreation of 13th-century Japan. As the gaming community awaits thenext big thing from Sucker Punch, other developers should draw inspiration from the historical action game....

The holiday season is right around the corner, and that means that retailers will be visiting their favorite stores and sites likeTarget. It should come as no surprise that the Target ad is chock full of toys and board games, but it’s also got a ton to offer when it comes to video games and electronics. While Target, Walmart, and other retailers arerolling out their Black Friday sales, it’s always important to note that it’s going to take a keen eye and quick hands in order to nab the best deals of the bunch....

Final Fantasy 14’s 6.1 patch added a lot of new content, and one major piece is the Crystalline Conflict PVP Mode. PVP inFinal Fantasy 14has never been that popular, with only spikes of popularity being from Moogle Tomestone Events. After the new patch, however, the Wolves Den is suddenly packed with players. Crystalline Conflict is a new PVP mode in that has attracted many players for its addicting gameplay and also for the fact that the battles are very fast-paced....

Anticipation for season 3 of Amazon Prime’s gritty and extremely messy superhero seriesThe Boyshas been ramping up, and thanks to some in-universe news reports, fans have plenty more material to get excited about. With the next seasonreported to be 3 times gorierthan the last, eager viewers have been getting more excited. But what about the less visceral aspects of the show? That’s where Vought News Network comes in. The fictional conglomerate has beenreleasing the occasional update on YouTube, teasing what folks can expect when season 3 rolls around....

Following the events around Ellie discovering she has an immunity to Cordyceps,The Last of Us' Left Behind DLC was a well-received and self-contained narrative that added context to the main game without relying too much on it. PlayStation’s other first-party studios would do well to take a cue from Naughty Dog andThe Last of Usfor their hit franchises. Nearly three years on from the 2020 release ofThe Last of Us 2,and hot off the heels of its critically acclaimed HBO television adaption, anticipation for the next chapter in Naughty Dog’s post-apocalyptic franchise is at an all-time high....

The developer ofThe Lord of the Rings: Gollum, Daedalic Entertainment, has recently commented on the decision of offering voice acting in the Elvish language via DLC. The decision has been heavily criticized byThe Lord of the Rings: Gollumfans and the developer felt the need to explain it, minimizing fears that gamers who don’t get the DLC will miss out on critical content. The Lord of the Rings: Gollumis one of themany upcomingThe Lord of the Ringsgamesto be released in 2023 and 2024....

Since the debut ofThe Lord of the Rings, elves in fiction are typically described with magical and often angelic qualities to distinguish them from mundane, short-lived humans. However, these traits can easily be twisted, creating haughty, stuck-up individuals, sometimes with racial supremacist values (and being as old as they are, they should probably know better). While there areplenty of good elves in video gamesfor fans of glittering capes and pointy ears to enjoy, theirevil counterpartshave played heel for countless titles, tampering with virtual worlds or just outright annoying gamers with their eye-rolling arrogance and pride over winning the cosmic lottery....

WhenThe Blair Witch Projectwas released in 1999, people thought it was a true story, but what was the inspiration behind the classic horror movie? Co-written and co-directed by Eduardo Sánchez and Daniel Myrick, the film is about college students investigating the legend of a witch in the woods of Maryland. The shaky camera work, the creepy nature of the forest, and the fact that the movie features characters who feel like regular people all contribute to the film’s terrifying tone....

Summary The Sims 4just made another reference toFinal Fantasy 14in its newest DLC pack,Crystal Creations. This cheeky nod toFinal Fantasy 14proves that some of the developers ofThe Sims 4are fans of the critically acclaimed MMORPG. On February 29,The Sims 4releasedCrystal Creations, its most recent DLC pack focused on gemstones and jewelry. Players can discover and charge crystals with energy that affect the lives and moods of their Sims, and they can use thenew Gemology skill inThe Sims 4to make magnificent new necklaces and other accessories to customize their characters....

AsUnder the Banner of Heavendraws to a close, its cast surely brings their A-game. The near hour and a half runtime of the finale delivers the closure the series needed. From the strong performances from Andrew Garfield, Gil Birmingham, Wyatt Russell, Sam Worthington, Daisy Edgar-Jones, and Denise Gough, to the gut-wrenching connections the writers crafted, there is a lot to appreciate and value in what the Hulu series has to say....

Following a few short delays,Marvel’s Avengersfinally released its first major DLC expansion in the form of the Kate Bishop DLC, entitled Taking A.I.M. Not only does theMarvel’s AvengersKate Bishop DLC add the Young Avenger as a playable hero, it also features some brand new story content set after the events of the base game’s campaign. Those curious as to what happens in the Kate Bishop DLC and how it sets up for future events forMarvel’s Avengersshould read on, but those who want to play through it themselves should be weary ofSPOILERS....

Despite not releasing a major, non-VR title for almost 10 years now, Valve is still often hailed as one of the industry’s best companies, with some of the greatest games ever made under its belt. FromHalf-LifetoPortaltoTeam Fortress 2, there’s no denying that Valve has quite the back catalog, but the developer’s present isn’t nearly as exciting. ThoughHalf-Life: Alyxpushed the boundaries of what VR can be, it wasn’t a full sequel to the franchise, and fans are still desperately holding out hope for a fully-fledgedHalf-Life 3....