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Summary Video games used to recycle the same types of scenarios and genres all the time because they were easy and everyone loved them. Fighting Nazis in World War 2 or destroying zombies were two ideas that have come and gone from the gaming landscape often. Another idea is vampire hunting. Arkane Austin triedto bring the concept back in a big way withRedfallbut it fell short of expectations. So, in light ofRedfall, what have been the best games involving vampire hunting?...

Summary Most JRPGs entice players to check out the many games in this genre with the promise of a compelling narrative that will keep them busy for ages. While this is a huge draw of the genre, not every Japanese role-playing game needs to place an overt focus on the story. Sometimes, a solid gameplay loop is all it takes for fans to invest hours upon hours perfecting their party tactics to tackle a wealth of challenging bosses....

The Game Awardshas consistently been one of the biggest gaming industry events of the year since its inception in 2014. The massive award show doles out some of the most coveted prizes in gaming, and it is also home to huge world premiere reveals.The Game Awards 2024is no different. Six games werenominated for Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2024. Critically-acclaimed 3D platformerAstro Bot, addictive roguelike card gameBalatro, tough-as-nails action gameBlack Myth: Wukong,Elden Ring’sShadow of the ErdtreeDLC, the massiveFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and the engrossing JRPGMetaphor: ReFantaziowere all nominated for the top prize....

AsOLED TVsbecame more prevalent, only high costs held back their mass adoption. For console gamers, low input lag and stunning picture quality make them perfect PS5 orXbox Series X TVs. Fortunately, even the largest OLED models are now selling at reasonable prices. The LG C3 Series is a well-rounded option suitable for even brighter rooms. Buyers can grab the77-inch C3 OLED 4K TVat one of its steepest discounts to date....

Summary In North America, the 8-bit generation was essentially run exclusively by Nintendo, despite Atari and Sega’s attempts to make some headway. Sega had better luck in Europe, where some old-school gamers still fondly remember the Master System, although most European gamers were stuck with microcomputers like the Commodore 64 and Amstrad CPC until the SNES and Mega Drive (Genesis) hit the market. In Japan, Sega played a distant third to NEC’sPC Engine....

Summary Quick Links Hunter X Hunteris a widely beloved Shonen manga series and for a good reason. It has proven to be one of the best-written stories in the medium. However, the series is plagued with long breaks and hiatuses, the latest of which was announced recently. Despite that, the next year seems very promising for fans of the series, as Togashi is working on the manga continuously, and plans on treating the fans of his series with quite a lot of chapters, more than fans could’ve ever imagined....

It’s always tricky to find a place for a healer inWuthering Waves. That’s because healers are Support units that offer sustainability instead of crazy burst damage like the other characters. However, sometimes some Supports are incredible at what they do and can easily find a place for themselves in most teams. Generally speaking, Verina works in every single team inWuthering Waves. Her ability to heal and buff her allies makes her a classical choice that smoothly fits in any team....

Summary Monster Hunter Wildsis undoubtedly one of the most highly anticipated games of 2025, despite the year being immensely stacked with other big titles as well. WhileMonster Hunter Wildsis followingMonster Hunter Rise, it’s technically a successor to the 2018 hit that brought the franchise into the mainstream,Monster Hunter: World. Ultimately,Monster Hunter Wildsis an action RPG that builds upon the foundation established byMonster Hunter:World, with its seamless open world and lifelike ecosystems, alongside some new mechanics like the Seikret mount and aFocus modedesigned to help players target their attacks more efficiently....

Summary World of Warcrafthas given players a first look at campsites, collectible backgrounds they can use to customize their character select screens. Fans can look forward to collecting four new campsites inWorld of WarcraftPatch 11.1, with more planned to be released in future updates. Recently, Blizzard revealed it would be adding new ways for players to personalize their Warband’s character select screen.World of WarcraftPatch 11.1 introduces the ability to set up multiple campsfor one’s characters, each of which can be customized with names and unlockable backgrounds....

Summary The24 Movieis still in the early stages of production, with no big updates since it was announced in July 2024. Kiefer Sutherland played the heroic federal agent, Jack Bauer in the television series, and its expected he will return. However,he wasn’t the only hero in the action series, with Secret Service agent, Aaron Pierce being a popular recurring character who could return in the movie version. Aaron Pierce was played by journeyman actor, Glenn Morshower throughout the series, and his character protected many presidents throughout the show....

Hades 2is currently in its Early Access phase, with its completed version currently speculated to be released sometime in 2025. As the game itself is not fully playable yet, there are certain events which are alluded to, that fans anticipate for the fully released game. Some of these will inevitably occur as the game enters completion, others instead may derive fromHadesand its own narrative events. AlthoughHades 2is clearly reverent towards its predecessor, the Supergiant developer team have stated and displayed an active initiative to differentiate the two, which can be clearly seen within the storyline and gameplay, even during this incomplete phase....

Quick Links Summary AGame of Thronesmovie is in the early stage of development at Warner Bros (PerTHR). If executed correctly, theGame of Thronesuniverse would benefit from this project, since the mega-budgetedThronesSeason 8 andHouse of the DragonSeason 2 turned into complete debacles. If aGame of Thronesmovie is greenlit, it has the potential to salvage the franchise. Given the lackluster ending of the original season and the lack of plot progression ofHouse of the DragonSeason 2, this movie must intend corrective action....

Quick Links Balatrotook the world by storm when it was released in early 2024, selling more than 3.5 million copies and winning three ofthe five awards that it was nominated for at the 2024 Game Awards. Unsurprisingly, thanks both to its creativity and its near-infinite replayability, the game remains incredibly popular to this day, although as they begin to master its mechanics, some players may find themselves looking for new ways to freshen up the experience a little....