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During the Xbox 360 era,XboxAvatars were the focal point of the console’s social features. They were Microsoft’s answer to the Mii and operated as the face of the player. Not only would they appear on the home screen of the console, but there were also video games made with these avatars in mind. They were a major part ofXbox, but they seemed to disappear during the Xbox One era. In 2018, the Xbox avatars made a big comeback with a large-scale update that introduced brand-new avatars to the system, making them the face of the player once again....

For many,The Sims 4has been a way to experience some semblance of a life without COVID-19, to the point whereMaxis will not add face masks toThe Sims 4. For many, the formerly mundane life of paying bills, having a job and meaningful relationships, and being able to travel the world are things only able to be experienced in games like the life simulator right now. However, being able to play good video games is something thatThe Sims4has not been able to simulate effectively....

10Did: Unlockable Additional Trait Slots By default, Sims inThe Sims 3have a total of 5 traits that are chosen (or randomly selected, depending on how well younger Sims are raised,) when they age up. Once their traits are locked in, they can only be changed using mods or cheats. InThe Sims 3: University Lifeexpansion pack, players were able to unlock up-to two additional trait slots by fully completing a degree or climbing to level eight of a Social Group....

Logitech G502 X Plus + G640 SE Large Cloth Gaming Mouse Pad This Logitech bundle comes with a high-end wireless gaming mouse plus a mouse pad designed to complement the mouse. The G502 X Plus gaming mouse features advanced technology like LightForce optical-mechanical switches and a super accurate Hero 25K sensor. The mouse pad is made of cloth and provides a smooth gliding surface. Amazon is offering a superb gaming mouse bundle deal with theLogitech G502 X Plus paired with the G640 SE mousepadat a 24% discount....

To the surprise of most, Sony has started to show a willingness to bring its once exclusive PlayStation titles to the PC. While the company has a very long way to go before it catches up to whatMicrosoft has been doing this generationwith its day and date launches for first party titles on PC and Xbox One, two major PlayStation exclusives are available to purchase on Steam. Last month saw Hideo Kojima’sDeath Strandingmake its Steam debut and as a new trailer revealed last week,Horizon: Zero Dawnis launching for PC players on August 7....

Spider-Man: No Way Home, the third Spider-Man solo movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, is coming to theaters soon, much to the excitement of moviegoers everywhere. However, not everyone is happy with Tom Holland’s portrayal of Peter Parker — while he’s found success with critics and MCU fans alike, he’s proven to be much more controversial among die-hard Spider-Man devotees. Many Spidey fans have criticized Tom Holland’s depiction of Peter Parker for being too different from the comics, claiming that his frequent collaboration with other heroes, lessened financial troubles, and lack of focus on Uncle Ben all go against the spirit of the character....

Summary A hilariousZelda: Tears of the Kingdomclip showcases a contraption that can trick a Bokoblin into running in an endless circle. Not only is this device the perfect way to distract an enemy, but the video is one of the more funny and most ingenious clips created fromThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Two of the most inventive additions to theLegend of Zeldaseries are the Zonai devices and Link’s abilities found inTears of the Kingdom....

The JRPG genre is one of the most influential gaming genres out there.While western role-playing games are fun in their own right, they do not carry the same charisma as traditional Japanese role-playing games. A fantasy setting, monsters, magical powers, and a cast of quirky characters are onlysome of the traditional tropes that can be found in JRPGs. More often than not, a JRPG will put the players in the shoes of a hero destined to save their world from a world-ending catastrophe....

The largest streaming service in the world is necessarily packed to the brim with so much content that not all of it can be up to par. Of 156 original films released by Netflix, five stood out as being some of the worst received, according to Rotten Tomatoes' Critic Scores. Netflix originals come from all around the world, in dozens of languages and with hundreds of artistic lenses. What’s truly stunning about the Netflix modelis the sheer varietyof what they bring to the screen....

ARMAis not the typical modern military shooter. Czech developer Bohemia Interactive’s tactical FPS series prides itself on realism over raw spectacle. While that might limit its broad appeal, the series built a strong following among PC FPS players. With today’s announcement ofARMA 4, series fans finally have a new installment to look forward to. The developers revealedARMA 4with an announcement trailer earlier today. Titled “Road toARMA 4,” the trailer recaps the series’ history, showcasing its 21-year evolution....

The new wave ofAssassin’s Creedgames has managed to reinvigorate the series as a whole. Whether players prefer the old formula or the new, it’s undeniable that the change-up in gameplay has helped to keep the series relevant. Of course, it also helps that these newAssassin’s Creedtitles have had very compelling protagonists. In particular,Assassin’s Creed Odyssey’s protagonist, Kassandra, is a very interesting character, both from a personality standpoint and how her story unfolds over the course of the game and its DLC....

Developer Mundfish has finally revealed more details about the upcoming DLC forAtomic Heart, including a glimpse of some of the new things players can expect when it launches on August 2.Atomic Heartseemed to be one of those games that people either loved or hated when it launched in February 2023, and its mixed reviews reflected this. In addition to the controversies surrounding the game’s setting and some of its content, the single-player first-person shooter also shipped with a lot of bugs that hampered gameplay....

Summary Baldur’s Gate 3holds an incredible cast of characters, filled with amazing personalities that players can’t help but remember, even hundreds of hours into their playthrough or outside it. SinceBaldur’s Gate 3is beloved for being such a huge and sprawling game, it’s no surprise that some characters have gone a tad more under the radar than they deserve.Baldur’s Gate 3’s best companionscan even be considered underrated, depending on who the player decides to bring into their party....