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Game Rant recently got the chance to have a long talk with James Gwertzman, head ofcloud gaming at Microsoft. To celebrate the 3-year anniversary of his company’s acquisition by Microsoft and its subsequent growth, Gwertzman joined us to talk about the budding of cloud gaming technologies in recent years, the future of gaming tech, and all sorts of fascinating anecdotes and predictions about the ever-growing potential of cloud computing. One of the most interesting facets of this conversation was Gwertzman’s assertion that ‘games as a service’ is slowly but surely giving way to ‘games as platforms....

After keeping fans waiting, Marvel Studios’Secret Invasiondropped its latest trailer. The preview confirms Samuel L. Jackson’s iconic Nick Fury has been through a lot, including a makeover that sees the former S.H.I.E.L.D. director drop his signature eyepatch. Although it tookMCUuntilCaptain Marvelto reveal how Fury got his eye mangled, Jackson became synonymous with the black patch since makinghis first appearance inIron Man. However, despite his status as a Marvel staple, Fury has been missing for quite a while since thatSpider-Man: Far From Homepost-credits scene, and it looks like the events that have transpired have a lot to do with his change in style....

Summary In this modern age of gaming, it’s very rare for a game to come out and still be talked about avidly months later, especially during a year as busy as 2023. But somehow,Hogwarts Legacyhas managed to stay in the conversation since its launch all the way back in February, and witha Nintendo Switch release slated for November, it doesn’t seem like it’s going to go away anytime soon. The first truly open-world RPG set in the Wizarding World,Hogwarts Legacyisn’t the most complex role-playing game, but it does offer players a good handful of intriguing choices during their journey....

Quick Links Honkai: Star Rail’s version 1.6 update introduces three new characters, with two of them being 5-star units, following the general banner route the game has taken so far. Surprisingly, however, as announced during the version update livestream,Dr. Ratio will be given to all players for freeas a celebration for winning awards, allowing players to build this character without needing to spend any Stellar Jade on it. Some players who were previously interested in pulling him and saving up for him might be wondering whether it is worth investing in him further, either by pulling his eidolons or his light cone....

After the massive success ofSekiro: Shadows Die Twice, Hidetaka Miyazaki and the team at From Software are gearing up to release the next major title,Elden Ring. This RPG is next in From Software’s long line of challenging and engaging RPGs that have gained quite a following over the years. Typically, whenever From Software ventures into a different IP (likemoving toSekirofromDark Souls), the inspiration and genre change. However, From Software’s upcoming title is very fantasy-driven much likeDark Soulsis, which begs the question: how will it set itself apart fromDark Souls?...

Although it’s been over 6 years sinceGrand Theft Auto 5was originally released, it continues to hold a reputation as one of the greatest games of all times. Even today, the title keeps making record sales and a recentfree promotion by Epic Gamesensures that even more players own a copy now. But what is it that keeps gamers coming back toGrand Theft Auto 5? In many ways,GTA 5broke the tradition of previous entries by having 3 protagonists: Franklin Clinton, Michael De Santa, andTrevor Philips....

Summary With James Gunn taking charge of theDCU, it was only a matter of time before things started changing in some big ways. While most people probably weren’t expecting his sweeping changes to come so fast out of the gate, it’s clear to many that Gunn has a plan. With that said, James Gunn’sDCUhas some interesting casting choices, and not all of them are thrilling fans of the universe. While there is always drama surrounding major characters being recast or not being recast, there is something to be said abouthaving faith in James Gunn....

Summary Warning: The following contains spoilers for Jujutsu Kaisen 236, “The South” by Gege Akutami, translated by John Werry, and Lettered by Snir Aharon, available in English fromMangaPlus. Jujutsu Kaisenchapter 236 finally dropped after a break and it is safe to say that this chapter shocked the vast majority of fans. In the entire history ofJujutsu Kaisen, this chapter might be the most shocking one of all that has left fans in disbelief after what they witnessed....

The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered’s director responded to criticism surrounding the new game. Some fans took issue with the studio remastering a game that was recently released in 2020, but the developer explained what makesThe Last of Us Part 2 Remasteredworth its price. The Last of Us Part 2 Remasteredreleases on January 19thand costs $50 for new fans or $10 for those who already own the 2020 version. Remastered titles have become commonplace over the last decade or so, with some fans worrying that a focus on such games could distract studios from creating new content....

Rumor has it that whenMicrosoftfirst decided to enter into the console market, the company’s executives approached Nintendo with an offer to buy the Japanese company. They were apparently laughed out of the room. Now, some two decades later, it seems as though the two companies may once again be in discussions about some kind of partnership between the two tech giants; and, if recent rumors are to be believed, it could come to fruition later on this year....

Summary Just a week before the release ofLike a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name, developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio has shared that the game has been developed in only half a year.Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Namepicks up the story of fan-favorite character and the face of the franchise Kazuma Kiryu in between the events ofYakuza 6and 2020’sYakuza: Like a Dragon. A smaller spinoff,Gaidenwill also look to bring back the series' beloved action gameplay....

Like several other games in FromSoftware’s catalog,Elden Ringhas some different endings to chase down. Some of these finales seeElden Ringplayers needing to complete obscure tasks or find some well-hidden areas beforehand, and the Frenzied Flame ending is no exception. Widely regarded as the evil ending for the game,Elden Ring’s Frenzied Flame endingnot only sees the Erdtree burning, but everything else in the Lands Between. To trigger this ending, players need to go to the Royal Capital and find their way down to the Subterranean Shunning Grounds....

Luigi’s Mansion 3is nothing short of an excellent video game, and it is a wonderful showcase of the betterMario Brosfranchise.That said, the game also features afew rough edgesthat take away from the excellent game that it is as well as can be. The game features lush environments and memorable bosses, all wrapped up in a sometimes spooky “mansion.” RELATED:10 Pro Tips For Luigi’s Mansion 3 You Should Know However,some not great choiceswere made around some of the game’s controls along with some of the level designs....