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So far, 2022 has delivered many great movies that could end up ranking among the year’s best.The Northmanis an epic Viking revenge thriller with bothJohn Wick-style action and poignant philosophical themes.Xinjects some much-needed terror back into the stale slasher genre while deconstructing its tropes and conventions. Most recently,Top Gun: Maverickhas come along with dazzling aerial photography and a compelling story to boot. These are all strong movies, but there’s one 2022 release that’s so wildly imaginative and deeply moving that it blows them all out of the water – and it’s unlikely to be topped by anything else coming out this year....

Summary Despite releasing to universal acclaim from both fans and critics, it appears thatFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthmay have failed to perform well sales-wise, according to a notable industry analyst.Final Fantasy 7 Rebirthpotentially underperforming may bring into question the popularity of the franchise as a whole. The Japanese publisher has had a bit of a rough time in recent years when it comes to the sales success of its latest releases. Back in February 2023, Square Enix noted to investors that revenue from the sales of the console games it released in 2022 was down across the board....

After years of anticipation from fans,Final Fantasy 7 Remakefinally hit the scene in early 2020 to a great deal of critical acclaim. Players and critics alike applauded the stunning level of detail this reimagining of such a beloved classic was able to deliver. So many of the iconic characters like Cloud,Sephirothand Tifa were brought to life with amazing animation work and solid voice acting from the performers. Of course, this title was only the first part of the experience....

Summary Fortnite’s annual Summer update drops June 25, so soon enough, gamers will have plenty to keep them busy in-game. Epic Games tends to updateFortniteevery two weeks. Apart from the days when there’s an unexpected inconvenience or an upcoming crossover event, gamers can usually expect downtime to start around 2 AM ET on Tuesdays. Downtime tends to last a couple of hours - however, this depends on the size of the patch, - and then fans can normally jump back into the game between 6 AM and 9 AM....

A gamer has made a figure of Kratos in hisGod of War Ragnarokbattle armor out of an unusual material. The material in question is pipe cleaners, and the gamer posted their unique Kratos figure on social media. In just a few short hours, the post received a lot of attention in the form of upvotes and comments on Reddit asking how and why the titularGod of Warwas made in this way....

The art style and designs of MiHoYo’sGenshin Impacthave become a huge inspiration for fans to make their own homages to the various locations, enemies, and playable characters. A recent piece has taken thecharacter Scaramouche, who fans are hoping will soon become playable in upcoming updates, and given him a new animation that shows a close-up and personal look at his design. This latest piece comes from fan artist Ariel Nantes, who has grown a steady following online, primarily for hisGenshin Impactrelated fan art that often recreates fan-favorite characters....

For gamers who may have missed the boat duringGigantic’s initial run back in 2017,Gigantic: Rampage Editionis a second chance to experience aMOBAthat offers some spectacularly fast-paced and almost MMO-like team-based PVP. While the game’s original release was free-to-play with microtransactions, the new and improvedRampage Editionis a paid release that allows all of the game’s content to be freely unlocked through gameplay. Game Rant was given an early look at two ofRampage Edition’s new maps along with the new condensed Rush Mode that distills the game’s mechanics into bite-sized sessions....

Increasingly common in newer turn-based RPGs are combat systems revolving around non-violent confrontation, such as debating and similar kinds of discussions. An excellently implemented example of this can be found in the sci-fi RPGGriftlands, by Canadian indie developerKlei Entertainment, as it contains a kind of verbal combat known as “Negotiations”. RELATED:Griftlands: How To Unlock Smith Players can enhance their speaking skills in a number of ways, and the best passive manner to do so is to install Negotiation Grafts that grant mostly positive effects while in a heated debate....

2021 marks the 20th anniversary of theHaloseries. Initially releasing on the original Xbox back in 2001,Haloquickly became Xbox’s flagship series and swiftly brought the publisher into mainstream recognition. Over the years, the franchise has expanded across a multitude of games, culminating intoHalo: The Master Chief Collectionand as part of the 20 year anniversary, 343 Industries is intoducing new customization options for players to enjoy. Since its initial release, 343 Industries has been periodically updatingHalo: The Master Chief Collectionwith new content....

Summary Parseltongue, the language of serpents, is one of the most unique and intriguing magical abilities in theHarry Pottersaga. This ancient language, that sounds like hissing noises, is often associated with power and Dark magic, making Parselmouths generally feared and distrusted among the wizarding population. The ability to communicate with snakes is quite peculiar, and it’s nothing like mastering a foreign language. Snakes are featured multiple times throughout theHarry Potterbooks and films, and they play an important role in the story....

Now that theVoyage to the Sunken Cityset has been available inHearthstonefor a few months, players are ready for the next phase of content. With that in mind,Hearthstoneis releasing Patch 23.4, which introduces the “Throne of Tides” Mini-Set, new content for Arena, Battlegrounds, Mercenaries, and Solo Adventures, and a crossover celebration for the release ofDiablo Immortal. The “Throne of Tides” Mini-Set is themed after a showdown between the kraken-like leviathan Ozumat and Neptulon, the elemental lord of water ofWarcraftfame....

Summary AHelldivers 2player has come up with a fun way to troll toxic teammates in-game.Helldivers 2often requires players to work together with strangers, so it’s no fun when toxic players attempt to ruin the fun. Thesuccess ofHelldivers 2is one of the biggest gaming surprises of 2024 so far. The originalHelldiverswas moderately successful, although it was a top-down shooter, a totally different type of game to its sequel. However, its unique brand of chaos immediately made waves on social media upon its launch, and as word of mouth spread, more people purchased the game....

The Evil Within 2is one of the most similar games to theResident Evil, but it quickly sets itself apart with its different premise and more horrific enemies. Most of the creepy-crawlies inThe Evil Withingames are products of demented and twisted minds, as opposed to zombies or supernatural demi-humans. RELATED:Resident Evil Village: 8 Things You Didn’t Know About Lady Dimitrescu’s Daughters As such,The Evil Within 2’s arsenal tends to be more varied....