Summary Paralives, the upcoming life simulation game inspired by Maxis' legendaryThe Simsfranchise, has just received several important development updates. To the delight of backers, the team working on the crowdfunded title has also dropped some new gameplay footage. First announced in 2019,Paralivesis an upcoming Unity engine-based life simulator that promises to give players the ability to build homes, create characters, and manage lives in an open-world town. The Patreon-funded title was initially the solo project ofindie gamedeveloper Alex Masse, but a small team of around a dozen people — the aptly named Paralives Studio — has since been formed to work on the game....

Media Molecule’s latest titleDreamshas finally released for the PS4, and players have been quick to try their hands atcreating brand new worlds, as well as recreating some old ones. One player who had previously spent some time creating in theDreamsearly access has shared a new creation that depicts a familiar scene from 2019. The player, going by Mystical_Vortex_ on the indreams.me community site, recreated one of the most iconic scenes from 2019’sJokermovie....

The Super Bowl is one of America’s most treasured institutions, and for good reason. Not only does it show off some of the most prominent musical talent of the day every year, but it also serves as a focal point for the most ambitious commercials to air on television, helpfully symbolizing the country’s worrisome love of capitalism. Oh yeah, and apparently there’s aSonic the Hedgehog 2spot. Super Bowl commercials and trailerstend to be of high production value and just no-holds-barred displays of what any given advertising agency can do....

Capcom’sStreet Fighter 6has added yet another feather to the fighting-game franchise’s cap. Along with the standard arcade and training mode, there is also Battle Hub for when players wish to fight online against others, and World Tour, a campaign when they wish to create a character from scratch and go through what the story has in store for them. RELATED:Street Fighter 6: The Best Master Gifts in World Tour Mode (SF6 Gift Guide)...

Even after playersmanage to beat CrocoinSuper Mario RPG, they do not have to wait long before the action kicks up again. Once Mallow has managed to gethis Frog Coin back, players must return to the Mushroom Kingdom as part of the story. While the Mushroom Kingdom was peaceful when players first arrived, it is now under attack by a bunch of Shy Guys on pogo sticks. As players investigate the castle, they will eventually come across the second boss inSuper Mario RPG....

The current generation of consoles is well underway. The PS5 and Xbox Series X|S have matured enough that supply issues are rarely a problem. Plus, they have plenty of AAA games to keep gamers occupied for the foreseeable future. Meanwhile, the Nintendo Switch continues to prove wildly popular with gamers thanks to its impressive library of games they can take on the go. Alternatively, handheld consoles emulate a PC in the player’s hands too....

Bethesda, one of gaming’s most well-known developers, has found itself falling out of favor with players the last few years. The creator of the classicElder Scrollsfranchise and current developer of theFalloutfranchise,Bethesdawas once thought of as a sure-fire thing when it came to the RPG genre. However, afterFallout 76and other smaller mishaps, players aren’t quite so keen to pin all of their RPG hopes and dreams on Bethesda anymore. WhileFallout 76has become something moreresembling what many players expected of theFallouttitle, it took a while to get there....

Quick Links Suzanne Collins' story ofThe Hunger Gamesis extremely self-contained within the fictional country of Panem. Little context is given to place the characters temporally or geographically within the wider world. Instead, characters and plot developments are measured only against the history of Panem itself, marking time by years since the ‘Dark Days’ of the First Rebellion and distance by the locations of the Districts relative to the Capitol. Yet, with all the injustice and unrest that takes place in Panem, the complete absence of interference by outer society — or even acknowledgment of its presence — makes audiences wonder if any exists at all....

Because every bit of good news helps these days,Indiana Jonesis finally getting the release it was always destined for, and no, that doesn’t refer tothe upcomingIndyvideo game from Bethesda. The 4 films are now set to release on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, and the prospect of watching that fridge fly through the air in super high definition has many fans shaking with anticipation. All 4 films, includingRaiders of the Lost Ark,The Temple of Doom,The Last Crusade, andThe Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, will now be available to the masses in the level of detail they were always meant for, at least until something better comes along (or if someone just decides to look at the actual,very expensive props from theIndiana Jonesmovies)....

WithThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’sofficial launch in sight, fans are speculating how the upcoming sequel will handle the spin-offHyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity,and in particular, its time-traveling breakout star Terrako. Tiding players over as they waited forThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom,Age of CalamityrewroteBreath of the Wild’scanon, surprising many fans. Consequently, many are wondering how muchAge of Calamitywill impactTears of the Kingdom,especially givenZelda’slongstanding questionable timelines....

The console that laid the foundation for Sega’s gaming empire, the Sega Master System is a timeless 8-bit wonder that has numerous hidden gems in its library. From classics such asPhantasy Star,Shinobi, andSonic The Hedgehog, to simple but captivating games likeMah-jong,the system boasts an impressive library of games. Related:The Rarest Sega Saturn Games (& How Much They’re Worth) The console itself holds countless memories for many gamers too, and with the rising interest in retro games and consoles, its library serves as a treasure trove of sorts....

The Sims 4elevates the life simulation gaming experience with the inclusion of engaging errands and interesting vocations. It gives players the opportunity to manifest their creative visions within a virtual realm. Among different entrancing Careers, an enchanting Style influencer career stands out, offering players the opportunity to exploit the well-flavored and inventive skillfulness. Style influencers are trailblazers who inspire others with their unique sense of fashion. A style influencer’s responsibility is to share their intriguing fashion insights with the Sims world....

The first season ofCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold Warincluded the introduction of Stitch, a new Operator developing Nova 6 weaponry for Perseus. His reveal came in a specialCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold Warcutscene, with the scene explaining Stitch’s backstory and his relationship with Adler. With Perseus still on the run after the events of theCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold Warstoryline, Adler and his NATO teammates track the Russian agent toThe Pines multiplayer map....