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When one thinks of the most iconic movie scenes of all time, a few images are likely to pop into their head;The Usual Suspects' line-up shot,Psycho’s shower scene, andThe Godfather’s opening office sequence are all likely contenders. ForStar Warsfans, there’s one sequence that takes the cake:A New Hope’s final Death Star attack scene, often referred to as the Trench Run. Heavily based on old World War 2 dogfighting movies,Star Wars' Trench Run not only acts as the explosive finale to one of the most influential movies of all time, but also acts as the true beginning ofLuke Skywalker’s journey to becoming a Jedi Knight....

When crafting a game world — particularly a role-playing game — including cultures that have complex histories and hierarchies helps to create a more believable and in-depth experience. Players buy into the politics, the long-held antagonisms, and shaky alliances that have shaped the various in-game regions. These usually tie into the narrative in interesting ways and provide meaningful stakes that have consequences. One way thatBioWareaccomplishes this type of world-building in its series likeMass EffectandDragon Ageis through the use of “speciesism” — a term to describe the often prejudiced interactions between different races....

Summary The horrors of growing up in the shinobi world ofNarutoare sure to leave a mark on anyone, where pain, death, and destruction are an accepted part of life even before adolescence.Shinobi in hidden villages often begin their journeyat a very early age, spending much of their childhood honing their combat skills to effectively perform missions that require the use of deadly force. As a result, most ninja inNarutoare exposed to the darkness of their world as children, with some even having to fight in wars before reaching adulthood....

ThePS5andXbox Series Xare more than half a year away from launching, yet Sony and Microsoft have chosen different strategies in marketing the respective consoles. Microsoft has been more active in getting the word out early for its next Xbox console, whereas Sony’s latest major update for thePS5was the console’s logo back in January. Although neither company has sounded the klaxons yet, the next generation of gaming could actually be delayed out of its fall 2020 release window for a number of reasons, with the new coronavirus outbreak acting as a catalyst....

If there’s one thing that can be said about gaming, it’s that can often be a creative outlet for the player, and aNo Man’s Skyfan proves this with a build they’ve put together in the sci-fi release that takes cues from the late Dutch artist M.C. Escher. As anideal title to play to help de-stress, Hello Games' space-faring release maintains a dedicated following of players who love nothing more than to explore the almost-endless digital cosmos with quintillions of worlds to discover....

In a conversation about the racial inequalities in Hollywood, actress Viola Davis opened up about a time she was mistreated. As Davis recalls, a director once referred to her as his maid’s name on set. In the midst of what has been taken away from her due to the color of her skin, Davis has managed to become both a spokesperson for colorism in Hollywood and a role model to many who share her struggles on a day-to-day basis....

Tenetis one of the first major films to release to theaters during the Coronavirus pandemic, and one of the only movies to stick to its guns by refusing any sort of VOD option, whatsoever. While other companies have opted torelease on streaming platforms or VOD only, Christopher Nolan and Warner Bros. remained steadfast thatTenetdemands to be watched on the silver screen, and it seems the plan may have backfired. In an unusual move, Warner Bros....

Most fans can agree that Japan is the home of all thingsPokemon.Offering a range ofcute and bizarre merchandise, there is no shortage ofPokemon-themed items that fans can bring home. This includes a recently announced oversized Gengar plush that lets its owners sleep or lay down on its tongue. The Pokemon Company has definitely found a profitable market in creatingPokemon-themed plush toys for its loyal fans. Just last year, the companypartnered with Build-A-Bearto give fans a chance to build their own Flareon, Jolteon, and Vaporeon....

Visual Concepts launchedWWE 2K22two weeks ago and has managed to avoid many of the controversies that have plagued the series over the past several iterations of theWWE 2Kfranchise. That doesn’t mean thatWWE 2K22is without its flaws, though. That’s why Visual Concepts is now dropping a substantial update for the pro wrestling game, focusing on bug fixes, optimizations, and gameplay balance.WWE 2K22patch 1.06 is available now, so players should already be seeing these changes in-game....

Summary Xbox will be hosting its Tokyo Game Show Digital Broadcast on September 21 at 2am PT, promising newXbox Game Passannouncements.Tokyo Game Show is consistently one of the biggest video game eventsof the year, home to surprise reveals and updates on previously-announced games. As one might imagine, Tokyo Game Show is primarily focused on the gaming industry in Japan and Asia. However, that doesn’t mean Tokyo Game Show isn’t exciting for gamers in the west....

While it’s easy to compare Microsoft to Sony orXboxto PlayStation, what fans should really be doing is comparing those things to themselves. Althought theire of the console wars has definitely died down since the PS3/Xbox 360 era, fans still put a lot more stock in it than Sony or Microsoft. These big companies know that they are successful, and they measure that success against their own previous accomplishments rather than against a competitor....

TheXbox Series Xis highly anticipated as it is currently the most powerful next-generation console being offered by Xbox. Many have been intrigued by thespecifications of the new Xboxas well as the games that will come to it. While some fans have been concerned about the number of exclusives, there is plenty of positive sentiment behind the new console. Fans who are excited about the Xbox Series X got a sneak peek at what they can pick up this holiday season when the box art of the new console was photographed and shared....

Fairy Tailisa popular shonen seriesthat was talked about quite a bit when it was in its heyday. While the premise of this title is pretty generic and par for the course when it comes to a fantasy series, the fun characters, good world-building, and intense battle sequences more than make up for it. RELATED:The Best Anime With Female Protagonists Watching Natsu and his allies fight against adversity time and time again is quite engaging, especially when they use the power cultivated in their bonds to attain victory against all odds....