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Subnautica: Below Zerohas changed a lot since it first became available via Steam early access in January 2019. Initially conceived as DLC for the originalSubnautica,Below Zerohas since grown into a fully-voiced sequel with a greater emphasis on character-driven narrative than its predecessor, inspired by sci-fi like Ursula K. Le Guin’sThe Left Hand of Darknessand Stainslaw Lern’sSolaris. Developer Unknown Worlds Entertainment is a tremendous proponent of open development, incorporating feedback from fans in real-time, and this already-challenging approach to making a game was further complicated by the coronavirus pandemic, which forced team members to collaborate from home....

Anyone who knows the original J.R.R. Tolkien book thatThe Hobbitmovies were based on, knows that the story is a children’s tale, and wasoriginally written for his sons. Although there are still many battles and many sad deaths that occur in the story, the way that it is written makes the whole thing feel a little more child-friendly than Peter Jackson’s version, especially when the audience watchedThorin stabbed through the chestby Azog’s knife, or Filli murdered and dropped dead in front of his twin brother....

It has been a week sinceThe Suicide Squadpremiered in theaters and on HBO Max, and fans are still raving about director James Gunn’s latest foray into the world of superheroes (or antiheroes in this case). The film has a rather large roster of villains either going on a mission to supposedly save the world or simply lurking in the background, with short-lived cameos. The latter includes Calendar Man and Gunn has offered fans a new look at the character whomakes a cameo inThe Suicide Squad....

Season 1 ofThe Witcherintroduced new fans to the world of The Continent while building on what the books and games already did. Due tothe sometimes confusing timeline, fans met Geralt of Rivia (Henry Cavill), Yennefer of Vengerberg (Anya Chalotra), and Cirilla, also known as Ciri, of Cintra (Freya Allan) at the same time.Though Geralt is the titular Witcher, Yennefer and Ciri are equally important characters, andThe WitcherSeason 2 will likely expand on both their characters' journeys....

The wizards at Digital Foundry have provided a deep-dive into howElden Ring’s newly added Ray Tracing performs on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X. The new performance setting came as part ofElden Ring’s 1.09 update, alongside a few balance changes for PvP and PvE gameplay. FromSoftware has cultivated a habit of arbitrarily announcing quite significant news about its magnum opus over the past year, with the Colosseum updateand theShadow of the Erdtreerevealbeing two of the most notable examples....

TheGrand Theft Auto OnlineNoPixel 3.0 server has been filled with big-name streamers interacting in the digitalworld of San Andreas. With roleplaying at the forefront, many viewers expect the streams to be filled with more relaxed gameplay and amusing twists. So when a bank heist began to go awry last night, no one was expecting Felix Lengyel to almost pass out from the stress. Felix Lengyel, better known by his online handle of xQc, has spent a bit of time in the spotlight both on stream and in tournaments....

Though he’s only appeared in twoMarvel Cinematic Universeproperties so far, Jimmy Woo has become a fan favorite. With his puns, desire to get his job done, and great performance from Randall Park, fans can’t get enough of him. After his recent search for a missing person turned into one very strange investigation inWandaVision, plenty of fans are clamoring on social media for a series focused on the character. This isn’t the first time a government agent with no special powers has takenthe spotlight in the MCU....

Summary It is no wonder why the entertainment conglomerate Warner Bros. Discovery is so obsessed with the idea of establishing a tentpole franchise with 2018’sThe Megand its sequel from this past summerMeg 2: The Trench. The studio side wants to recreate the blockbuster magic of Steven Spielberg’s 1975 classicJaws, the film that created the “summer movie” experience. The TV/streaming side wants to appease the pre-existing fanbase of their annualShark Weekevent, which celebrated its 25th anniversary this year....

In 2007, 2K Games released a groundbreaking first-person shooter that blended immersive sim, RPG, and survival-horror elements that went on to be one of the most critically acclaimed titles of its generation:BioShock. It remains one of the most beloved video games of the last two decades, andBioShockis often cited in conversations about video games as art, fully realizing its vision of an underwater 20th century dystopian American city, Rapture. It’s no wonder this spawned a franchise all its own, culminating inBioShock Infinite....

Despite generating a ton of buzz when first revealed at E3 2016,Death Strandingdidn’t turn out to be the massive smash hit that Sony was hoping for. After HideoKojima parted ways with Konami, Sony struck a deal with the acclaimed video game developer to create a brand new exclusive for the PlayStation, which eventually becameDeath Stranding. While not a failure by any means, selling 4 million copies and turning a profit,Death Strandingstill fell short of the expectations set by other big PS4 exclusives likeMarvel’s Spider-Man,which has currently sold 20 million copies....

Zenless Zone Zerofeatures a variety of challenging end-game content designed to push players' skills to the limit. While thepursuit of Polychromesoften garners the most attention, the additional rewards such as Z-Merits and Investigation Merits should not be overlooked. Players can earn Z-Merits and Investigation Merits by completing various high-level activities, which can then be exchanged for valuable items and resources. As such, engaging in these high-level activities not only adds depth and excitement to the game but also offers tangible benefits that enhance a player’s journey....

Among Ustook the gaming world by storm last year. The once-obscure 2018 multiplayer social deduction game became a global sensation seemingly overnight. And while the game’s popularity seemed to have peaked, a recent spike in players shows thatAmong Usstill has time left in the spotlight. Following aweekly giveaway on the Epic Games Store,Among Usmore than quintupled its number of daily players. Two million players logged in on Saturday, May 29th, compared to around 350,000 the previous Saturday....

When wereviewed the Meta Quest 3, we were impressed with the tech behind Meta’s third-generation VR headset but acknowledged that it still needed a killer app. Now, that killer app has arrived. Asgard’s Wrath 2is everything that VR games aspire to - an immersive thrill ride that puts the player in control of characters performing extraordinary actions. It’s a substantial offering that doesn’t skimp when it comes to delivering an experience that feels on par with today’s action games....