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If there are two gaming giants that can always be expected to pull out the unexpected, they’re FromSoftware and Nintendo. This was proven most recently when the former unveiledElden Ring Nightreign, aunique co-op take on theElden Ringgameplay formulathat promises to recontextualize its exploration and combat. While they may seem entirely different, there could be lessons thatThe Legend of Zeldacould learn fromNightreignonce it finally hits the market. Zeldais known as a single-player franchise first and foremost, but it’s dabbled in multiplayer waters before....

Summary After the entire world waited for more than three years, Netflix finally released Season 2 ofSquid Game, the critically acclaimed and immensely popular dystopian thriller series created by Hwang Dong-hyuk. Even though many viewers criticized this decision, claiming that it didn’t need a second season, it ended up being surprisingly good, maybe even on the same level as the first season. It could even be argued that it surpassed it in a lot of different ways....

Quick Links On Your Tailhas a lot of charm to immerse their players in a serene coastal town thatdraws from Italian inspiration. Players will have a main questline to follow, but can break from it to enjoy all manner of side activities at any point in the game. Players will discover a diverse roster of NPCs, and find many whom they will enjoy spending time with. Not all of these NPCs will get a name, or even a face, right away....

Summary Quick Links Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood Waris currently airing its third cour, and there are still three episodes left before it finishes. Fans can expect a grand finale as episodes 39 and 40 will becombined into one hour-long special episode. This means they won’t have to wait for an extra week to find out what happens in the final episode. Once the finale airs, Bleach fans will be waiting for news regarding the fourth and final part of Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War....

Summary It’s officially time forOld School RuneScapeplayers to get into the festive spirit - Jagex has announced that the game’s 2024 Christmas event is available now. This update will beOld School RuneScape’s last until January 8, with Jagex heading home for the holiday season. Each year, Jagex adds variousevents toOld School RuneScapebased on holidayssuch as Easter, Halloween, and Christmas. By participating in these events, which usually consist of completing a themed quest, players can earn limited-time cosmetics that can only be obtained during that time....

Trailblazers will start 2025 with some exciting new content with the release ofHonkai: Star RailVersion 3.0. This major patch will feature a new planet and the big cast of characters that come with it. Some will followHonkai: Star Rail’s newest playable path, adding variety to gameplay and team-building. A few quality-of-life upgrades will also grace Version 3.0.HSRhas been quite tight-lipped about some of these updates, but there are some official media and leaked content that help discuss each of them in depth....

Xbox and Windows players will soon venture to the earliest period ofGears of War’s central conflict with the upcoming release ofGears of War: E-Day. The series’ sixth main installment and prequel toGears of War 1,Gears of War: E-Dayis set 14 years before the events ofGears of War 1and 42 years beforeGears 5at the beginning of the Locust War. Here, gamers will once again play as Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago as they witness the catastrophic horrors of the Locust Horde for the very first time....

Summary A 52-year-oldCall of Duty: Black Ops 6player managed to score a nuke, showcasing this impressive achievement on social media. The accomplishment quickly captured the attention of theCall of Duty: Black Ops6 community. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6players can unlock various achievements, and one of the most difficult is scoring a nuke. To earn this achievement, players need to call in a tactical nuke during multiplayer matches, which is no easy task....

Summary The 90s made quitean impact on the gaming industry. From evolving hardware to new IPs, this extravagant decade saw the growth of new consoles and a wealth of new, innovative franchises come to life. Along with its technological innovations, video games also started relying on a new type of character. These were characters that oozed a sense of cool and chill, the ones who confronted their imminent demise with a calm exterior....

Summary A recent report suggests thatHDMI 2.2will be officially announced at CES 2025. The next-gen specification of the widely-used display technology is expected to feature higher resolutions and refresh rates over the currentHDMI 2.1 standard, and a new cable to boot. Launched in 2017, HDMI 2.1 has long been the dominant display interface and can be found inhigh-end monitors and TVs, as well as current-gen consoles like the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S....

Summary After years ofFinal Fantasy 7fans begging,Square Enixfinally gave them the remake they’d been asking for in 2020. But Square Enix didn’t just stop at a little graphical overhaul, instead, they rebuilt the game from the ground up, making major story and gameplay changes and splitting it into three parts. While some of these changes have been controversial, there’s no denying the success of both Remake and Rebirth. Final Fantasy 7is one ofthe most influential turn-based JRPGsever made for many reasons, but one of the biggest is its epic story....

Summary Battlefield 2042players have the chance to unlock the “Tree Topper” Angel skin and a Mystery Vehicle skin during the holiday week.Battlefield 2042is joining the holiday celebrations by offering these special rewards for a limited time. Battlefield 2042is the seventeenth installment intheBattlefieldfranchise. The game suffered from a rocky launch due to several issues and missing features that were present in previous installments. These flaws marred the game with mixed reviews, and the overall perception of it leaned negative....

Summary Withvideo games slowly evolvingto become a complex medium full of everything from cathartic gameplay experiences to enrapturing stories, it’s easy to see why some games take inspiration from real-life literature to become as captivating as possible. These books go a long way in helping establish a diverse world full of unique things and occurrences to keep in mind. Players who love their fair share of video games will love some novels that have played a huge role in shaping the biggest titles that players are aware of....