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Cyberpunk 2077came out in December 2020 – almost a year and a half ago – and while it may have been saddled with cumbersome bugs, unfinished concepts, performance issues on old consoles, and burdened with living up to impossible expectations, one thing about the game did not falter in its presentation and execution: the visuals.Cyberpunk 2077was a visual treat and arguably remains so even today. ThoughCyberpunk 2077’sgraphicsat release were easily comparable with the very best gaming could offer at the time, one has to wonder if the hardware limitations of the old generation of consoles put the developers from CD Projekt Red in a situation where they had to compromise on their original vision for the streets of Night City....

Summary With its release just around the corner, one of the features revealed aboutAlan Wake2is that it will contain live-action elements. Remedy Entertainment is famous for including these multimedia components both within its games and in some cases as separate or tangential productions. It can be a difficult task attempting to find the best ways of incorporating such elements within the context of a game, and some have been met with mixed reactions in the past....

There is a trend among gamers to see mobile games as something that is either a waste of time or an endless money sinkhole that claims the contents of one’s wallet as well as their soul.Mobile gamesare often not taken seriously, even if there are some excellent examples of a variety of genres available that would otherwise not be accessible on a console, like Lilith Games’Dislyte. Mobile makes games far more accessible to people that might not have or not be able to afford a console, as well as attracting more casual players who maybe just want a quick blast of video game fun while they’re on the go....

Summary After redefining the superhero video game genre back in 2009 withBatman: Arkham Asylum,DCwas on top of the world, at least for a little while. Thanks to the rest of theArkhamseries, theBatmanTelltale games, NetherRealm’sInjustice,DC Universe Online, andtheLEGO Batmangames, DC’s video game division always had something to offer, even when its cinematic department was dropping the ball. But for the last few years, DC’s video game output hasn’t been all that great....

Summary There is currently no confirmed date for the next PlayStation showcase, but rumors and leaks suggest it will either be sometime this month or next. There are plenty of other rumors pointing to what games might be revealed during the showcase as well,including the highly anticipatedGhost of Tsushima 2. However, other anticipated titles include theSilent Hill 2remake and theMetal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, which are both rumored to be revealed during the showcase....

Elden Ringwas first revealed at Microsoft’s E3 2019 press conference, and fans have been waiting patiently to get their hands on the game ever since. After years of waiting,Elden Ringis finally nearing its release date, with the highly-anticipated open world game from FromSoftware set to launch on Friday, February 25.Elden Ringpre-orders are available now, but anyone buying on Xbox will want to do something first before paying for the game....

Summary The Dangers in My Hearthas an interesting premise, with Kyoutaro Ichikawa’s obsession at the center. In the typical fashion of romantic comedies, this anime isn’t exactly trying to go anywhere with its plot. It focuses on the experience of the characters and their little struggles. The large fanbase is a testament to howfunny and easy to lovethis anime is. It subtly enthralls viewers in its world, and this is a true feat....

2022 promises to be an excellent year for movie releases in general and highly anticipated sequels to the beloved stories in particular. Horror, sci-fi, fantasy, long-awaited additions to the MCU — fans simply can’t wait for these sequels to hit the screens. Among many others in 2022, the mighty Thor and powerful Doctor Strange get to continue their tales with the Marvel sequels; James Wan will bring Aquaman back to the DCU; the iconicScreamslasher franchise will see the return of the original cast in the fifth installment; the charmingSonic the Hedgehog will make a comeback; unyielding Tom Cruise will once again reprise his roles as Maverick inTop Gunand Ethan Hunt inMission Impossible; Spider-Man will dive deeper into the Spider-Verse, and so much more....

This November,Apex Legendslaunched Season 11, “Escape,” following an explosive Season 10 that saw the introduction of Arenas andchanges to the existing World’s Edge map. So far, Season 11 promises to be a big one with the resurrection of aTitanfall 2antagonist and the return of a much-lovedTitanfallweapon. Players also have a brand-new map to explore called Storm Point, the fourth overall to graceApexservers. Respawn Entertainment has opted for a vacation-themed map this time around, providing an exoticbattle royalearena complete with white sandy beaches and palm trees....

Attack on Titan Final Season Part 2has ended, and with it came another announcement:Attack on Titan Final Season Part 3is coming next year. While arguments could be made that a multi-episode final run would be a fitting way to end the series, theAttack on Titananime and its producers are running a risk withFinal Season Part 3. It could even be a big mistake. Attack on Titan Final Season Part 2ended on a cliffhanger that effectively covered the events of the manga’s 130th chapter....

Summary RPGs can be very lengthy journeys, each of which telling a different story, or even several intertwined stories.The Elder Scrollsgives players plenty of completely different paths and factions to explore. These faction’s side adventures can be so in-depth that players can spend more time focused on them than on other aspects of the game. However, each of theElder Scrollsgames comes with a main quest line to follow, that serves to help sculpt the setting where everything happens....

TheMarioseries is not only one of Nintendo’s best-selling franchises, but it’s also one of the most beloved by players. Each and every Nintendo console has seen the release of one or more platformer games starring Mario and his friends, and these games are usually considered among the best offerings on every system they’ve appeared on. The Game Boy Advance, however, is in an odd position. Along with Game Boy Color, it’s the only Nintendo system not to have an original Mario platformer game....

Even though theCall of Dutyfranchise is one of the most successful video game franchises ever released, it doesn’t mean it hasn’t lost some of its playerbase. And that’s because some of the newer installments in theCODfranchise have been less than popular among OGCall of Dutyfans due to the implementation of unnecessary gameplay mechanics like “slide canceling” or “bunny hoping.” So it’s no surprise that Activision wants to go all out with the release ofCall of Duty Modern Warfare 2since they want to recover that lost playerbase....