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SegaandMicrosofthave both left major impacts on the video game industry.Segahas produced tons of memorable video games and game consoles, establishing a massive presence thanks toSonic the Hedgehogand the Sega Genesis, then continuing to flourish through beloved franchises likeYakuza, Bayonetta, Persona,and many more.Microsoft, meanwhile, has cemented itself as a pillar of the industry through the Xbox consoles and a variety of game development companies working until the Xbox Game Studios banner. Now, these two companies are coming together to explore the next technological steps that the game industry might take, potentially changing the course of game development everywhere....

Often, the monsters ofThe Witcher 3: Wild Huntare found prowling outside city walls, perhaps in the heart of primeval forests or deep in the foggy marshlands. Some, however, exist right under the populace’s noses. These creatures blend into the hustle and bustle of city life, living alongside people who’ve no idea how close such monsters truly are. Of these hidden creatures, the most difficult to single out is the doppler. InThe Witcher 3, Geralt comes across two dopplers, and one of them becomes a crucial ally in the game’s main questline....

There’s an ongoing battle for control of livestreaming online, withTwitchundeniably well ahead of its competition on YouTube, Facebook, TikTok, and elsewhere. This war is being fought via content creators signing exclusive contracts, which is becoming increasingly competitive between platforms.Twitchis having to try new things to keep partners happy and signing new contracts. Its latest effort is particularly inspired, as Twitch will remove its exclusivity clause and allow streamers to stream on other platforms....

Video game movies have been on a slow uprise since 2018.Tomb Raiderwas not the best movie that year, but it was a fairly faithful adaptation of the first game in the 2013 reboot trilogy. Four years later, a new film adaptation of theUnchartedvideo game franchise comes to steal its thunder. RELATED:The Best Naughty Dog Games (According to Metacritic) It’s similar to how the video games themselves came into being.Tomb Raiderfilled a gap much needed in the action-adventure gaming genre in the 90s....

Halo 5: Guardianswas the franchise’s debut on the Xbox One, and to some it was divisive. The gameplay systems and narrative were changed significantly from 343 Industries' previous efforts inHalo 4, alienating many classicHalofans. Then, after a long moment of radio silence,Halo Infinitewas finally revealed on the heels of a new console generation. Showing off a completely new world in the new Slipspace Engine,Halo Infiniteis primed to be the next-gen reboot of Xbox’s flagship shooter....

The next movie in the MCU is set to debut in theaters withEternals. The movie will introduce fans to a little-known group of Marvel heroes, an intergalactic pseudo-family that have witnessed countless events throughout Earth’s history while fulfilling their oath not to interfere. Along with the exciting prospect of Oscar winner Chloe Zhao directing,Eternalsboats an incredible cast including Gemma Chan and Angelina Jolie. However, perhaps the cast member fans are most excited to see is Kumail Nanjiani....

Given the sheer popularity ofThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, it comes as no surprise that a sequel is in development. Rumors and supposed leaks run amok about the game, but if there’s one thing that is all but guaranteed, it’s thatBreath of the Wild 2’s release date is far off. Curiously, it appears late 2021 or even 2022 are the most concrete windows at this time, emphasis on at this time....

Phasmophobiais a horror co-op game released just a couple of months ago that has gotten overwhelmingly positive reviews and has been a best-seller on Steam. The indie game has up to four players take on the role of ghost hunters. The setting can range from prison, school, hospital, or house and there are 12 different kinds of ghosts that behave differently. RELATED:10 Horror Movies That Should Get Video Game Adaptations The game did not just get popular for its high quality....

Hero Mode dramatically increases the difficulty of the game inLink’s Awakening. Enemies will no longer drops hearts or fairies making healing a bit tougher. Said enemies will also deal twice the normal amount of damage putting Link in serious danger. RELATED:Link’s Awakening: Ranking Every Dungeon Boss In The Game It’s a challenge that shouldn’t be taken lightly and even veterans will find themselves struggling to beat the game. To give players a chance there are some general tips and strategies to make things more bearable....

Everyone knows that the best dog in the world is their dog, and the second best is whatever dog they are currently looking at. As such, all dogs are inherently capable of being the best dog. Dogs have many wonderful features, from the obvious cuteness, to loyalty, to intelligence, and even strength of character. Related:The Best Dogs From Video Games Anime dogs have the distinct advantage of being able to perform feats that are simply impossible for real dogs....

With the countdown to the release ofPokemon Brilliant DiamondandShining Pearlgrowing ever smaller, somePokemonfans are beginning to look back at the many ways that people have expressed anticipation for the Sinnoh remakes over the years. One piece of fan-created transformative media seems especially relevant to this discussion–a stream showing the Pokemon Furret running on an escalator that will stay up until the launch ofPokemon Brilliant DiamondandShining Pearl. Furret is a long, ferret-shaped normal-type Pokemon introduced in Gen 2 and featured in later games,includingNew Pokemon Snap....

Tomb Raiderfans don’t have to wait long to have a new Lara Croft adventure on their screens. Not only isTomb Raiderdeveloper Crystal Dynamics hinting at the release of a new game in the near future, but there are rumors that the iconic franchise is being adapted into a television show. While very few details are known about the show, it has been alleged thatFleabagandKilling Evewriter Phoebe Waller-Bridge will be developing and writing theTomb Raideradaptation....

Lots of media have the power to inspire its audience and the forms of creativity that flourish into existence, as a result, can sometimes impress almost as much as the source material. Now, one particularly talented artist has proven that an unstoppable fandom meeting an immovable entertainment juggernaut holds the potential for some truly incredible work, as demonstrated by theirWandaVisionartwork. Riana McKeith, art director at TreesPlease Games and very much big fan ofWandaVision, had a brilliant idea when watching the immensely popular Disney Plus series....