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Summary One of the biggest draws in RPGs is the characters.Skyrimclearly recognized this, as it leaned into NPCs more than its predecessor,The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion, which had temporary followers during important story quests. By introducing a follower and marriage system,Skyrimadded another way for the Dragonborn to get to know and befriend thecharacters who inhabit Skyrim. This mechanic proved to be incredibly popular, with some of the most endearing characters inSkyrimbeing available as followers to the Dragonborn....

Summary The highly anticipatedThe Finalsshadow dropped during The Game Awards 2023.The Finalswrapped up its successful open betain November and saw 7.5 million players participating during the 10-day period. Developed by Embark Studios,The Finalsis framed as a combat-centered game show, where teams of participants battle in virtual arenas they can alter to their advantage. WhatsetsThe Finalsapart from other FPS gamesis that it allows players to destroy the map’s environment, while maintaining good frames per second, and having innovative game modes that give players a new and exciting experience....

2021 just got a little brighter. The first trailer forJackass Foreverhas been released, and it shows the boys up to their old antics, even if they do look a little greyer. Last week,Paramount Picturesrevealed the official title for the new film, along with the first images and the promise of a trailer. Now the new trailer is here and it features many of the original cast members, along with some new faces, as they perform death-defying stunts....

Activision has not officially unveiled any news about theCall of Dutyrelease planned for this year other than that it exists. However, there has been a bevy of leaks and rumors circling about what players should expect from the nextCall of Duty. One of the most consistent rumors about the game, supported by a handful of leaks, is that it will be namedCall of Duty: Vanguard, and act as a follow up to Sledgehammer Games’Call of Duty: WW2, but set in an alternate history....

Lauded for its immaculately detailed artwork, immersive world-building, complex character development, and raw visceral imagery, the late Kentaro Miura’sBerserkis a title that has often been grouped among the greatest manga of all time. A fitting label for a story that has stirred hearts throughout its lengthy run — now entering the fourth decade of its serialization —Berserkhas had a visible influence on other franchises in both in anime and manga itself, as well as titles in different mediums, including theiconic action role playing games BloodborneandDark Souls, developed by FromSoftware....

Summary When a game’s features resonate with fans, it will most likely be passed down to subsequent titles, all while being tweaked and refined to keep fans invested. This trend is evident in franchises likeGod of War, whereRagnarokstuck with most of its predecessors' combat and role-playing elements to give fans one of thebest games of 2022. Similarly,Far Cry 5stands out as a commercial success and holds the title of the fastest-selling installment in the Ubisoft icon, and in light of recent developments, it wouldn’t be surprising to see the developer toeing the same line....

World of Warcrafthas kicked off its public alpha for The War Within, bringing with it the first hands-on look at the features coming in the expansion. Among these, Hero Talents are perhaps one of the most exciting. Acting as an extension of their existing Talent trees, Hero Talents build on the framework set by Dragonflight, letting characters unlock powerful synergies inspired by iconic archetypes. The first build of The War Within alpha will have playable versions of most Hero Talent trees, lettingWorld of Warcraftfans finally see them in action....

MLB The Show 21was released in April 2021 and expanded its borders by releasing on Xbox consoles for the first time in the franchise’s history. Moreover, the game was instantly included as part of Microsoft’s Game Pass service, which helped give the game a huge increase in player-base. It is believed that the game’s inclusion on Game Pass is an attempt by MLB to gain further interest in their league, particularly in Europe, where the sport isn’t prevalent....

Despite the wholesome face thatPokemonputs out into the world, there are plenty oflore elementsout there that may change the games' kid-friendly rating if they were more commonly known. There are some truly fearsome Pokemon out there. They can control the forces of life and death or hold the power to burn the world. RELATED:Pokemon: Most Efficient Shiny Hunting Methods Across Every Generation With somePokemon, this may not be that surprising. However, some of the most horrifying Pokemon arethe sweet little cuties that people cherish....

When it comes to the science fiction genre, it seems as if there were more and more movies coming out all the time. Over the last 40 years, some of the best sci-fi flicks ever made have been released to the world, including films that make of theTerminatorandAliensfranchises, not to mention the iconicStar Wars. There are plenty of sci-fi movies that have released over the years that simply don’t get their due....

DC Comics has one of the best catalogs of villains in all of fictional history, only a fraction of which has ever made it to the screen. As superheroes enjoy their newfound stardom, their antagonists must join them and take to the big screen. Blue Beetle,specifically Jaime Reyes, is getting a full-fledged feature film. Recently moved from HBO Max to the big screen, the movie is set to be directed byCharm City Kingsdirector Angel Manuel Soto....

Arguably the crown jewel in Ubisoft’s crown, the popular and profitableAssassin’s Creedseries has seen plenty of evolution to its core gameplay over the years. It’s current form began in 2017 withAssassin’s Creed Origins, which introduced a massive open world,much heavier RPG mechanics, as well as live service elements. While this change brought with it microtransactions, being a live service also ment plenty of updates, seasonal content, and expansions as well....

Finally able to discuss her involvement inBayonetta 3, Viola VA Anna Brisbin decided to celebrate by streaming the new title on Twitch. Seeing someone who is in a game play it is certainly an experience, and manyBayonetta 3fans flocked to the stream. Brisbin also decided to use herBayonetta 3stream for donations to Trans Lifeline, a charity that describes itself as a “trans-led organization that connects trans people to the community, support, and resources they need to survive and thrive....