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When the announcement camethat there would be a newTrigunanimewith the involvement of original creator Yasuhiro Nightow, it was some of the biggest anime news of last summer. Now, over half a year later, the highly-anticipated new seriesTrigun: Stampedeis finally arriving on Crunchyroll. Having been sent the first episode by Crunchyroll for advanced screening, there’s no shortage of takeaways from what this new iteration of the classic series is setting out to do....

Playing as two characters at once is a concept that designers have been iterating on for decades. From the forgotten Namco puzzle gameLibble Rabbleto the modern Platinum Games action-adventureAstral Chain, the concept has seen use in many contexts.Mario Kartveterans likely remember the days ofMario Kart: Double Dash!!on the Nintendo GameCube. Others may be familiar withJoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Heritage for the Future,Persona 4 Arena, and various tag team fighting games. And of course, there have been plenty of squad-based shooters where players can send orders to their teammates likeStar Wars: Republic Commando....

Star Citizengives players access to a massive roster of ships and ground vehicles to traverse the system of Stanton. There are numerous ways to gain access to these ships, but the game doesn’t always make it clear how to purchase each brand of ship and where to do so. This guide will give players a better idea of how this system works and when they may want to invest in a new vehicle....

The mid-2000s saw a glut ofStar Warsgames released across all platforms at the time, from the flight-combatRogue Squadrongames to the hit RPGKnights of the Old Republic. One of the often forgotten gems of that time was 2005’sStar Wars: Republic Commando, which seemed to come and go without much fan fare at the time. However, after nearly 16 yearsStar Wars: Republic Commandois back and the launch trailer offers a glimpse of what fans have to look forward to in the re-release....

Quick Links Growing fruit trees inStardew Valleygenerally isn’t that high of a priority for most players. Saplings are expensive and need to grow for a long time before they can produce fruit, meaning that they require big investments of both time and money. However, it’s not difficult to get those investments to pay off. Fruits harvested from trees are not only fairly valuable, but can also be turned into highly profitable artisan goods....

Summary AStarfieldplayer recently showed off their incredible collection of potatoes, demonstrating the impressive physics implemented in the space-faring RPG by Bethesda. Many people have voiced discontent with the fact thatStarfieldonly runs at 30 FPS on Xbox Series X/S consoles. However, that was a conscious choice made by the developer to ensure consistent quality and performance across the board, even when people accumulate massive quantities of in-game items. LikeFallout 4andSkyrimbefore it,Starfielduses the Creation Engine, though an upgraded version of it, and one of the features of the tool is that many items spawned into the game remain there indefinitely....

Weapons come in many different shapes and sizes inStarfield,and players can tweak those shapes even further by manually swapping out gun parts based on their tastes and needs. The game’s weapon modding system can turn a common rifle into one that’s unique to the player, giving it a stronger sense of identity (and much better stats too). RELATED:Starfield: How to Sell Items (& How to Get the Best Prices) However, weapon mods must first be unlocked before they can be crafted, which meansStarfieldplayers will need to prioritize which ones to spend their precious resources on....

Summary Since the success ofWarner Brother’srebootThe Batman, fans can’t wait for the sequel. It’s difficult tofollow in the footsteps of a successful franchisethat Christopher Nolan and Warner Brothers launched back 2005. However, Matt Reeves didn’t let fans down with his even darker take on the crime fighting vigilante. The underestimated villain, The Riddler, kicks off the franchise, and proves to be one of the most dangerous villains Gotham City has ever seen....

Set in the year 2941 of the Third Age, the Battle of the Five Armies took place on and near the Lonely Mountain. It was notable for breaking the strength of the northern Orcs and, thus, preventing the spread of Sauron’s power. It was also this very battle where Thorin II Oakenshield was killed, along with his nephews Fíli and Kíli, who died defending him. In an early conception of the battle, the Dwarves did not participate in it at all....

In 1996 a landmark deal that would shape anime history was made whenThe Walt Disney Companymade an offer to become the sole distributor of Studio Ghibli’s catalog of classic films. While many studios came to Studio Ghibli in hopes of obtaining the rights to various films, producer Suzuki Takahashi turned all of them down because they would not agree with the strict term’s director Hayao Miyazaki had for how to handle and dub his work....

Showrunner Lauren Hissrich decided to take liberties withThe Witcher’s season 1 timeline when telling each main character’s individual story.Geralt and Yennefer’s storiestook place in the past, while Ciri’s story loosely took place in the present. Hissirch’s decision ended up being the biggest criticism thrown at the show, and she plans to adjust things accordingly. During an interview with The Wrap, Hissrich confirmedThe Witcher’s second season wouldn’t have the same multi-timelineformat that the first season does....

Summary Despite its age among RTS titles,Age of Empires 2proves its fast-paced gameplay combined with strategic advancement options added a new spin to the genre that remains compelling to play to this day. After all, with both progression and upgrades locked behind the concept of historical “Ages,” playthroughs ofAge of Empires 2now emphasize not just military supremacy, but also a depth of upgrades and strategic choice. This extra challenge inAge of Empires 2gameplay is made even more invigorating with the presence of AI opponents, where players can prepare for high-octane multiplayer matches by first mastering combat against them....

TheTurboGrafx-16 Miniis the latest in a long line of micro consoles. While its name doesn’t carry the same weight as the NES, SNES, or Sega Genesis, all of which have had their own mini versions, the TurboGrafx-16 still holds a special place in the hearts of many gamers. As one of the easiest ways to enjoy retro games with accurate designs and controllers, mini consoles have become quite popular, especially theNES and SNES Classic....