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The immense popularity and immense expectations surrounding games likeStarfieldshow a hunger for space sandbox games. As it winds down a successful Kickstarter campaign, the newest contender in that genreStarship Simulatorseems poised to capture players’ love of the stars next. Fleetyard Studios, the developer behindStarship Simulator, is aware of those high expectations and knows space sandboxes have a propensity to let feature creep distract from the goals of developers. Famously,No Man’s Sky’s launch failed to match its expectations, but its laudable redemption arc also shows the love poured into it....

Most video games take place in a world of fiction, and thus include a variety of otherworldly themes and elements. Protagonists and villains will often opt to use the most eccentric means of combat available to them and, though this can add depth to the world a game is set in, the characters who rely onthe strength of their fistsstand out a great deal more. There is something impressive about relying on one’s fists in the presence of danger, especially when they have the option to acquire something more suitable....

Video game giant Capcom was recently the victim of a ransomware attack that saw a ton of its data exposed online. Unfortunately, this includes personal information for both current and former employees, though at least Capcom’s customers were spared. As part of theCapcom hack, the perpetrators have also leaked documents that reveal upcoming Capcom projects, including some that may be of particular interest toAce Attorneyfans. NumerousAce Attorneyvideo games are mentioned in the Capcom leak, and they point to 2021 being a big year for fans of the quirky franchise....

The next mainlinePokemongames arePokemon ScarletandViolet, and they promise to mark a new era for the franchise. Already, gamers have been introduced to the starters, who are Sprigatito the Grass-Type starter, Fuecoco the Fire-Type starter, andQuaxly the Water-Type starter, and they have gotten a glimpse of the legendaries, who are Koraidon and Miraidon. Although the region has yet to be uncovered, hints in the game’s reveal trailer suggest that it may be inspired by Spain, which would mean gamers can expect a distinctly Mediterranean setting....

To the shock of many,The Super Mario Bros. Movielooks like a feature-length love letter to one of the most central franchises in video games. There are so many little references packed in, but the film looks like it’s doing more than just reminding fans of the past. Its unique incorporation ofSuper Mario Galaxy’s Lumalee demonstrates a bit of creativity. One of the most interesting challenges ofturningSuper Mariointo a movieis determining exactly which chunks of Mr....

The world ofThe Witcher 3: Wild Huntis home to all sorts of monsters. Though hideous and grotesque, some of these creatures are closer to humans than one would expect. This is the case for the werewolf, as can be assumed from the monster’s mythological origins. The player comes across multiple werewolves inThe Witcher 3. One challenges Ciri as she flees from the Crones and the Wild Hunt, while the rest have to be dealt with by Geralt....

The latest PlayStation State of Play was brief, but it was packed with announcements. Square Enix unveiled a variety of new titles, while other developers like Housemarque provided updates on their own games, but out of everything that appeared at the State of Play,Exoprimalwas possibly one of the most remarkable. Revealed at the very start of the State of Play,Exoprimalis a new action game fromCapcomin which players don mech suits to battle huge tides of dinosaurs that are rampaging through the game’s near-future world after falling from mysterious portals in the sky....

Summary Some logical conclusions about the classes that will be inBorderlands 4can be found by looking at what the first three games had to offer. While there is no way to tell for sure until the developers make an announcement,Borderlands 4could follow some trends that the last few games have built up. Unless something major changes during the development cycle, players can probably expect another selection of four Vault Hunters once the new game comes out....

Summary World of Warcrafthas officially hotfixed a typo in the Reclaiming Gilneas questline where it erroneously referred to Calia Menethil as a queen. This concerning slip-up had manyWorld of Warcraftfans confused and outraged about the controversial Forsaken character after her appearance in the side story. Recently,World of Warcraftreleased Patch 10.2.5, Seeds of Renewal, which introduced several epilogues toDragonflightas it begins to transition intoThe War Within. One of these storylines was called Reclaiming Gilneas and involved the Worgen retaking their home after having to abandon it inCataclysm....

World of Warcraftis unique among MMOs for its unparalleled silliness. While the lore of theWarcraftfranchise is usually serious and complex, Blizzard doesn’t mind throwing in a bit of lighthearted fun into the mix – while it might not work inMMOs with realistic graphics, the humor definitely pairs well with the cartoonish, colorful world of Azeroth. RELATED:World of Warcraft Shadowlands: 10 Things Fans Miss From Previous Expansions It’s become somewhat expected of Blizzard to include a new “poop” quest with every expansion, for example, but that’s really just the tip of the iceberg when it comes toWorld of Warcraft’s hilarious experiences....

The video game industry sits on the cusp of next generation console releases in Sony’s PlayStation 5 and Microsoft’sXbox Series X. Xbox head Phil Spencer officially revealed through Twitter that the previously codenamed Project Scarlettwill have a processor capable of 8K graphics, however in an interview published today by Stevivor he said he prefers to play games with higher frame rates rather than higher resolutions. Regarding development for theXbox Series X, Spencer said Microsoft will not be dictating what developers should focus on optimizing as he just wants them to have the tools to try things; even if he would personally focus less on increasing a game’s pixel count....

Zack Snyder’s cut ofJustice Leaguewill be one of the many films showcased at Warner Bros.' upcoming DC FanDome event. Now, the filmmaker himself has shared a preview of the teaser that will debut at the virtual event and it includes new footage of Henry Cavill’s Superman. In May 2017, Zack Snyder stepped away from directorial duties whileJustice Leaguewas in the midst of post-production in order to focus on his family after the death of his daughter....

There are a lot of things to love aboutAttack on Titan, from its epic action to tense interpersonal drama andvivid characterizations. All of these factors have made the anime one of the most popular series—animated or not—in the world, and the series’ powerful original soundtrack has in no small way helped to elevate the show to the international phenomenon it is. Composed by Hiroyuki Sawano (whose credits range everywhere else fromStudio Trigger’sKill la Killto the trailer forLeague of Legends’ Star Guardians), the series’ OST uses intensely eclectic instrumentation and vocals to hit at the core of the series’ emotional moments....