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Summary WhenFortniteadded a crossover skin referencingThe Elder Scrolls Online, the end result missed out on some surprising potential. With over a thousand skins in the game, to say that players have more than enough to choose from would be an understatement. However, when it comes to crossover skins, there is a higher bar to clear due to their preexisting fanbases. WhenFortnitefinally crossed over withThe Elder Scrolls Online, players were able to get a new skin and some gear out of the deal....

Fortniteis no stranger to crossovers, having collaborated with just about every major pop-culture franchise at least once over the last five years.Fortnite’s latest crossovers is one of its most ambitious, bringing the intense anime action ofAttack on Titanto the battle royale for the first time. Along with skins based on series icons like Eren Yeager, Mikasa Ackermann, and Captain Levi,Fortnite’sAttack on Titancrossoveralso brings a new set of Mythic weapons which might even rival the fan-favorite Spider-Man Web Shooters....

One gamer had a bit of trouble determining exactly whichFinal Fantasygame they were getting ready to play after coming across a Super Nintendo cartridge with a label that featured elements from multiple entries in Square Enix’s long-running RPG series. No longer a single-player-only franchise, Square Enix recently announced that the MMO series entryFinal Fantasy 14is receiving long-overdue upgrades to its servers. Debuting in Japan in 1987 with the firstFinal Fantasygame for the Nintendo Entertainment System, Square Enix’s RPG series would grow to become one of the most recognizable franchises in gaming and serve as an entry point to the genre for millions of players....

One of the biggest contributors toGenshin Impact’s explosion in popularity over the nearly two years since its launch has been its characters. Characters like Ganyu, Ayaka, and Raiden Shogun have become faces of the action-RPG throughout its life.Raiden Shogun in particular has earned almost $30 millionfor HoYoverse between her launch gacha banner and her re-run with Kokomi in March. However, the game’s standard gacha banner has been a major criticism from fans, something that recent leaks suggest HoYoverse may be trying to fix....

New character reveals inGenshin Impactare always an exciting event, but this is even more true when it comes to the playable Archons. Each of Teyvat’s seven regions is ruled by an Archon, a godly being representing one of the game’s seven primary elements. So far, two of these gods have actually been playable characters, those being Venti and Zhongli. These characters are mortal representations of the Archons themselves, Barbados and Morax respectively....

Santa Monica Studio’sGod of War: Ragnarokis a modern masterpiece in the eyes of numerous players and critics. 2022’s continuation of Kratos and Atreus' adventures through the Norse lands constituted the next leg of its epic journey, encompassing the characters' emotionally affecting arcs and portrayals along with stunning visuals and viscerally alluring combat design.God of War: Ragnarokconcluded with a climatic confrontation that segued into a more subdued epilogue, as the father and son duo reckoned with their decisions and evolving relationship....

There are very few games as big asThe Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim. Originally released in 2011,Skyrimhas spent the last ten yearsbeing widely regarded as one of the greatest video games of all time, with its limitless variety of gameplay options and its expansive world-building that rivals many popular fantasy franchises. Skyrimtakes place 200 years after the events of the previousElder Scrollsgame,Oblivion, and sees the player take the role of Dovahkiin, the legendary Dragonborn, that is tasked with slaying the accent dragons across the continent of Skyrim....

The video game industry is constantly evolving new technology to enhance the player experience. Using artificial intelligence is a technique thatdevelopers have increasingly started incorporating into games. It is one of the major developments that studios focus on due to positive feedback from players in recent years. Applying AI is commonplace these days, but recentlymany video game developers use AIto overcome problems that players encounter while playing games. This is most commonin horror games, where AI can elevate tension, challenge player ability, and even induce fear....

Summary Final Fantasy 16was one of 2023’s most memorable action games and a significant landmark for the long-running franchise. The previous two single-player mainlineFinal Fantasygames,FF13andFF15, were heavily criticized by fans and critics alike.FF16marked a true return to form for the mainline series, paralleling the greatness of theFF7remake trilogy that is in progress. WhileFinal Fantasy 16was a return to form in many ways, it was also a huge departure for the franchise....

Luigi’s Mansion 2wouldn’t be the same without the Poltergust 5000, which is why the mustachio’d man must obtain it right at the start of the game. However, even after E. Gadd hands the Poltergust to Luigi, gamers will notice something is missing almost immediately - the Strobulb, which is what gives it the ability to flash a bright light in order to stun enemies and power up switches. To get the missing Strobulb, players will have to get into the Foyer at Gloomy Manor in A-1 Poltergust 5000....

Fortniteplayers have found yet another secret in the game. Following the game’s version 12.30 patch, a new and mysterious vault keycard can be found on the map which leads to a secret vault. Naturally, players are curious as tohow to find this vault, but it’s a ways off the beaten path. Fortniteadded vaults for its second chapter, and they were a rather popular addition. Though their use has declined somewhat recently, they have been the subject of a few of Deadpool’s challenges alongside some other weekly challenges such as the requirement to escape a vault through a secret passage....

It Takes Twois a two-person co-op adventure from the studio that releasedA Way Outin 2018, Hazelight Studios. With the success ofA Way Out, it is no surprise thatIt Takes Twois also seeing success considering they both follow a similar shared screen co-op gameplay style. WithIt Takes Two’s success, gamers may wonder how many chapters are in the game and how long it will take to complete. It Takes Twofocuses on the dynamic of a married couple combined with the shared screen co-op gameplay make this game perfect for any couple currently staying at home from the current pandemic....

For the most part, theKirbyfranchise has remained a 2D side-scrolling affair, but that’s going to change with the upcomingKirby and the Forgotten Land. Quite possibly the most ambitiousKirbyrelease to date, the Switch exclusiveKirby and the Forgotten Landis finally transitioning the franchise into the 3D platformer space, and the gameplay footage released for it has been quite promising so far. Kirby and the Forgotten Landtrailers have left fans buzzingabout how well Kirby gameplay features seem to be translating from 2D to 3D....