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Looking at any form of media, whether it’s film, literature, video games, or even art, it is often possible to spot tropes. Whether a consumer understands exactly what tropes are, they are recognizing them regardless. A trope is a commonly used theme, plot point, or character type used across media of any kind. In essence, a trope is a storytelling device. There are many trope types apparent in media. In the case of the horror genre, some easily recognizable tropes seem to have been around since the horror movie was invented....

Quick Links Undisputedis Steel City’s latest boxing title. It is still in Early Access and not optimized to run on the Steam Deck. The Steam Deck can run it, but it has so many issues that it is almost unplayable in its current state. This guide will explainhow to getUndisputedrunning on a Steam Deck. The battery life is impacted without the tools needed for this guide, and the inconsistent framerate jumps between 14 and 25 FPS....

Updated stats forHogwarts Legacyreveal the most popular house in the game. Players get to take on the role of aHogwarts student inHogwarts Legacy, and fans can choose to be a part of their favorite house through a Sorting Hat ceremony near the beginning of the story.As expected, thefour houses inHogwarts Legacyare Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and Slytherin. While the main story ofHogwarts Legacyremains the same, users do get to play an exclusive quest depending upon the house they choose, with some players starting the game four times to experience all of them....

Epic Games has done a tremendous job of striking deals with other video game developers and publishers to get their characters added toFortnite. The free-to-play battle royale title has managed to unite PlayStation and Xbox characters in the same game, with Kratos, Aloy, and Nathan Drake all being featured alongside Master Chief and Marcus Fenix.Fortnitehas included characters from some third party titles, too, and hopefully more will be on the way soon....

Summary The Outer Worlds 2isn’t just going to offer players an all-new story. Developer Obsidian is taking an exciting risk by venturing into fresh territory with new characters and a change of scenery, settingThe Outer Worlds 2in an entirely different star system than its predecessor. Moving away from Halcyon is a bold move, but this could also offer the game a chance to look to the future instead of the past....

Summary Xboxhas launched a “buy two, get one free” sale on select games. The sale features over 100 eligible titles spanning across Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and it even includes an Xbox 360 title. The promotion features some of the bestXboxgames of the year, as well as some worthwhile retro throwbacks. Black Friday is just a few weeks away, which means major sales are on the way in the video game space....

This past week Square Enix issued an update forMarvel’s Avengersallowing players toupgrade their games to PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. The upgrade has spurred a discussion regarding Xbox’s oft-forgotten next-gen Smart Delivery feature, which allows for smooth transitions from past-gen games to next-gen versions. What started as recognition for Xbox’s work, however, has now turned into some friendly shade being thrown PlayStation’s way. The shade starts with a Twitter thread from the officialMarvel’s Avengersaccount detailing how to upgrade from PS4 to PS5....

Yakuza 0is considered by many to bethe greatest game in theYakuzaseriesand a perfect starting point for fans who wish to get into the series. This title allows players a peek into the lives of Kiryu and Majima before they became the characters that fans know and love. It’s the biggest draw of this story, and serves as a major reason for whyYakuza 0is so compelling. RELATED:10 Nintendo Switch Games That Are Like The Yakuza Series One thing that people will notice inYakuza 0is that money makes the world go ‘round....

Kamala Khan will be the next character to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe and it seems like fans will not have to wait too long for her appearance asMs. Marvel, the upcoming Disney Plus series, has completed shooting. With most of the shoot done earlier in Georgia, USA, the final leg was wrapped up in Thailand, under the leadership of Oscar-winning director Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy. Ms. Marvelwill be introducing the first Muslim Pakistani-American hero into the MCU, with the teenager being played byPakistani-Canadian actor Iman Vellaniin her on-screen debut....

What would the world be without Larry David? Probably a lot more civil, albeit way less funny.Curb Your Enthusiasmwill be entering its 11th season this month and it’s a sure bet that Larry and company will be bringing their comedy A-game. Every uncomfortable situation, off-color reoccurring joke, and blatant disregard for society’s guidelines has made the show a modern classic, carried by the amazing Larry David and his inept ability to socialize....

Elden Ringhas no shortage of epic and memorable boss fights. From dungeons with buffed-up final enemies ordinarily found in certain areas of the open-world to the extravagant Demi-God fights benchmarking the game’s narrative, the range and diversity of boss encounters inElden Ringmakes it difficult to image just how FromSoftware is going to top its latest title. WithElden RingDLC hopefully around the corner, it’s helpful to take a look back at the types of boss fights from previous FromSoftware games that worked particularly well....

In some games, the option to fight every foe is definitely a viable strategy; however, in the world ofLittle Nightmares 2, things are a tad bit different. Thishorror puzzle-platformeroperates within a cruel and unforgiving world where most enemies can easily crush poor Mono and Six to death; so it’s best to be careful rather than aggressive and headstrong. RELATED:10 Pro Tips You Should Know Before Starting Little Nightmares 2 With dangers all around, it’s easy for players to find themselves messing up their playthrough every once in a while with a foolish mistake or miscalculation....

It’s hard to find anyone who hasn’t seen or at least heard ofScream, A Nightmare on Elm Street, orThe Silence of the Lambs— all excellent examples of the top 90s horror. However, there are other horror movies from that era that deserve the audience’s attention just as much but are often overshadowed by big franchises and are unfortunately overlooked. The ’90s was an exciting decade for horror that produced many films that are considered modern classics today, introducedimpressive villains that stand the test of time, and launched the careers of many genre stars....