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A player ofThe Last of Ushas carved a symbol well known to players onto a pumpkin. During the Halloween season, gamers love etching aspects of their favorite titles into the orange fruit.Video game pumpkin carvingsare popular and serve as a great way to celebrate the spooky season. The Fireflies are a revolutionary militia group that served as antagonists inThe Last of Us. While they revolted against military oppression in quarantine zones across the United States, they also searched for a vaccine for the Cordyceps brain infection that plagues humans in the world of the game....

TheAnimal Crossingseries has arguably been just as about discovery and customization as Mojang’sMinecraft, though one is definitely more adventurous in its direction than the other. AsMinecraftis a sandbox game where players need to survive the dangers of monsters to uncover secrets, andAnimal Crossingis about fans making themselves comfortable in a new town, they meet in the middle with similar themes of making the best out of what players have. While there are many differences between these two iconic “cozy” games, there’s one that sets them rather drastically apart....

Atlus has been preparing for several big announcements for thePersona25th anniversary celebration since last fall. Yet, as 2022 marches on, fans of the series are starting to get antsy and disappointed over the substance of the celebration reveals. Other than a modern port ofPersona 4 Arena Ultimax, the anniversary reveals shown off so far have been related to merchandise, concerts, and otherwise things that aren’t game announcements. Granted, Atlus may not have set expectations appropriately, but fans are rightfully disappointed with the lack of substantial reveals....

Summary The Wizarding World is undoubtedly most famous for its portrayal in theHarry Potterbooks and films, which were set during the 1990s. To avoid retreading old ground, Avalanche Software’sHogwarts Legacyset its story during the late 1800s. While this setting provided some interesting opportunities, it ultimately restricted the game in many ways. As the sequel toHogwarts Legacywill likely deviatefrom the first game in many ways, Avalanche should consider going a different direction with the setting....

It’s an unfortunate fact of life that developers sometimes must censor their games to release them in certain countries. Sometimes, this leads to relatively minor adjustments, likecensoring the name of a single character, item, or enemy. Other times, however, local laws force developers to withhold sizable chunks of content. Until now, this appeared to be the case for RussianThe Sims 4players. EA previously announced it wouldnot release theMy Wedding Storiesexpansion in the country, citing the country’s restrictions on LGBTQ content in media....

Summary The Simsmastered life simulator gameplay before most other games could even get a foot in the door. With a total of four main releases coupled with hundreds of DLCs, game packs, and kits since 2000,The Simsonly continues to further its presence in the gaming world. As it has been nearly a decade sinceThe Sims 4graced the market, many anticipate what’s next in store for the franchise, though it looks like fans may not have to wait much longer....

Summary Trick ‘r Treat2 is finally closer to fruition as the director behind the cult classic gives fans an update on the behind-the-scenes progress of the project, which has been in discussion since 2009. Trick ‘r Treatis an anthology horror comedy split into four separate stories with a common thread: whenever someone broke a Halloween ‘rule’ or tradition, a trick-or-treating demon named Sam would manifest to set things right. The character Sam is the film’s main attraction and has become as popular among its cult following as the movie itself, so much so thatFunko unveiled aTrick R TreatSam popto celebrate the character....

Which is better: mouse and keyboard or controller? This is a question that has been debated for decades in the gaming industry. Over the past couple of years, this question has become even more prevalent as many of the top games includingFortnite,Apex Legends, andCall of Duty: Warzoneallow gamers to play using either input device. As controller players and mouse and keyboard players frequently encounter each other in games now,Twitchstreamer Myth recently claimed that controller players weren’t among the best players in gaming....

Persona 5has had such a huge impact on thePersonafranchise that it only seems natural that Atlus gets the most out ofPersona 5and its characters while it can. So far, Atlus' efforts to capitalize onPersona 5’s popularity have gone well. The expanded editionPersona 5 Royaland the spinoffPersona 5 Strikersare also big hits, and the Phantom Thieves have achieved all kinds of far-reaching appearances in other games likeSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate.In spite of all the Phantom Thieves have achieved, though, fans are still hopeful that Atlus might have more in store for these characters....

In Act 1 ofBaldur’s Gate 3, players can intervene to help a young tiefling named Arabella, whosteals an idol from the Druid Groveand gets threatened by its current leader. Players who complete this quest can come across her in Act 2, and sadly, she’s once again found herself in trouble. Arabella goes with the tiefling refugees between acts, and things don’t go well for them in general. However, Arabella gets separated from the tieflings who escape to the Last Light Inn and those who get captured, which means the only way to find her during this part ofBaldur’s Gate 3is to come across her in the wilderness....

A few days ago, Capcom finally revealed the mystery behind its countdown website, which turned out to be the official announcement ofStreet Fighter 6. Before the announcement, fans had theorized about what Capcom could be revealing given that there are many video game franchises under the studio’s belt, and it comes as no surprise that many thoughtthe countdown could beResident Evilrelated. However, whileResident Evilfans may be disappointed that Capcom’s massive countdown turned out to be for another franchise, the announcement ofStreet Fighter 6is a good thing....

Quick Links Summary In the Age of Exorcists,The Exorcistis in trouble. It seems likehorrorfans haven’t been able to move for Exorcism movies in recent years. To sum it up, Russell Crowe has clocked up two distinct exorcism-themed movies across 2023 and 2024. It looks like the demonically possessed sub-genre is going nowhere, but the originalExorcistfranchise still can’t recapture its early power and popularity. AfterThe Exorcist: Believerfailed to spark at movie theaters and director David Gordon Green withdrew from the two confirmed sequels, horror supremo Mike Flanagan is in line to pick up the reins and, presumably, a good dose of Holy Water....

With HBO behind the series and Neil Druckmann closely involved with its development, expectations are high forThe Last of Us. Thankfully, it looks like the show will deliver, as its latest trailer has shown off some incredible visuals for the infected while simultaneously providing a closer look atBella Ramsey and Pedro Pascal’s portrayals of the leads. Despite most fans being positive on the latest showing, some are concerned about the changes and additions being made to the story....