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TheElder Scrollsis one of the largestRPGfranchises ever made. Comprised of five main games and many side games set in the universe, it has graced everything from DOS PCs to modern consoles. Its two most recent main entries,OblivionandSkyrim, are the entry points for manyElder Scrollsfans. RELATED:Ways Oblivion Is The Definitive Classic Elder Scrolls Game (& Other Reasons Why It’s Morrowind) Many regardOblivionas the best game forits great quests, while others argueSkyrimis the bestElder Scrollstitle with its satisfying combat....

Sonic The Hedgehoghad the bizarre luck to be one of the last major films released before theCoronavirus pandemic shut down theaters across the U.S.and most of the world. This put what was a fairly decent film adaptation for kids in the unusual position of being one of the biggest, and arguably one of the best, films of 2020. While its box office has been slightly outclassed by films likeTenet, the delays for movies likeBlack WidowandWonder Woman 1984, which would have almost certainly out-earned the blue blur, have left it in the top 5 of the year....

Summary Cloud Imperium Games has released a substantial update forStar Citizen’s Alpha version, introducing a myriad of new features including the game’s first native animals, FPS enhancements, and much more. ThisStar Citizenupdate also included several bug and technical fixes to improve players' experience. Star Citizenis an ambitious multiplayer space trading and combat simulation game developed by Cloud Imperium Games. It aims to create a vast, immersive universe where players can explore, trade, engage in space combat, and interact with other players in real-time....

In the ever expanding universe ofStar Trek,there has been a plethora of memorable characters. Some of these are the heroes of the story, stoic yet secretly softy folk like Captain Picard and Sisko. Others are well as lovable heartthrobs, such asthe trill Symbiont Jadzia Daxand ex-Borg Seven of Nine. There are, of course, the memorable villains too,from omnipotent Q’sall the way to the love-hate relationships found within the Romulan empire. However, some of the best characters didn’t start out so great, the prime example being the Ferengi Nog fromDeep Space 9....

In the lead up to its release, previews highlighted theDark SoulsinfluenceonStar Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. Now that the game is out, we can finally answer the question that’s on everyone’s mind: isJedi: Fallen OrderaDark Soulsgame? In short, the answer is no. WhileJedi: Fallen Ordertakes a great deal of influence fromDark SoulsandSekiro: Shadows Die Twicein its combat and death mechanics, the way players progress through the game and its planets are in line with the Metroidvania subgenre of action-adventure games....

Summary Yuri, or GL (Girl’s Love), is a genre that does what it says on the tin by depicting women falling in love with each other. While it may be known for its sexual themes and imagery, its popularity in the media has increased with more PG titles likeBloom Into Youreceiving anime adaptations. The genre focuses on the L inLGBTQ+ communities, but it can be enjoyed by any audience. There are plenty of yuri manga out there, but yuri content can also be found in manhwa (Korean comics) and manhua (Chinese comics), which are on the rise thanks to websites like Webtoon, Tapas, and Tappytoon, among others....

Call of Duty: Warzonejust passed its one-year anniversary. Since the game’s launch, dozens of weapons have been added and a lot of weapons have been hit with balancing changes. The meta in Warzone is a lot different than it was just a few weeks ago. Almost every metaWarzoneweapon was coincidentally the weapon with the best recoil. RELATED:Call Of Duty Warzone: New Ground Loot And Blueprints In Season 2 Verdansk is an expansive map, and gamers are commonly fighting players at 100 meters or more....

The fighting game genre is known for unique subsets, from traditional 2D fighters likeMortal Kombatto 3D offerings likeSoulcalibur. While their formats may be different, they all speak to the same charms of taking on a friend or AI opponents with a cast of colorful characters. Among all the fighting subgenres however, platform fighters tend to get a lot of attention whenever a new one is announced. Many of gaming’s biggest companies have gotten in on the genre with platform fighters of their own, most notably Nintendo’sSuper Smash Bros....

As some FromSoftware fans hungrily await new information aboutElden Ring, others are haunted by a different question: willBloodborneever see a sequel?Bloodbornewas a console-defining title for the PlayStation 4, and while some players may argue that it it is best to let the property end with a single high note, there is a good case to be made for returning to Yharnam after FromSoftware finishes withElden Ring. FromSoftware does not like to repeat itself, and the inclination to resist churning out profitable but shallow sequels is commendable....

Following the iconicLord of the Ringscharacter’s adventures prior to the beginning of JRR Tolkien’s iconic book series,The Lord of the Rings: Gollumhas managed to garner a lot of interest since its announcement back in 2019. While the title was initially intended to make its way to PC and consoles later this year,Gollumwas delayed in January, with Daedelic Entertainment announcing it would hit shelves next year. During today’s Nacon Connect livestream, the developer offered a firmer release window for the game, confirmingThe Lord of the Rings: Gollumwill make its way to PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch in Fall 2022....

Delineating between genres has become as complicated as it is often arbitrary, but by bringing a couple of genres together, authors can create something special. Sci-fi and fantasy both have ways of explaining things that would otherwise be impossible, but combining science and sorcery gets the incredible innovation that is Magitek. A work of speculative fiction typically explains to its audience how the new universe works. Whether it’s advanced technology or ancient magic, the unique worlds have to have rules....

Summary The Witcher 3: The Wild Huntis a fascinating RPG that presents the player with several interesting and difficult choices to make throughout the story. Some choices will be minor, affecting the level of reward or difficulty of the quest, but others can alter characters' lives and shape the political landscape. Out of all the choices players must make, there are fourteen that stand out as being particularly important either to Geralt, those closest to him, or the citizens and leaders of nations....

While Microsoft and Sony are moving on to a new generation this holiday, Nintendo continues to play its own game withNintendo Switch. This is how it’s been arguably since GameCube, but certainly with the Wii onward, Nintendo’s marched to the beat of its own drum. That’s become especially true with its latest console, which marries Nintendo’s handheld infrastructure with its mainline console market and centralizes its product lineup. However, since as early as last year, rumors/leaks about a Nintendo Switch “Pro” have surfaced....