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The fifthHalogame came fourteen years afterCombat Evolvedmade a splash back in 2001. It was received with trademark division by fans of the franchise, with many praising its gameplay and graphical fidelity, but looking down on certain elements of the storyline and multiplayer experience. InHalo Infinite(the third and final entry in the ‘Reclaimer’ trilogy) 343 Industries have the chance to prove that they are truly worthy of taking theHalotorch from Bungie....

A Plague Tale: Innocencewas a pleasant surprise when it was released in 2019. A blend of stealth-heavy gameplay, an engaging plot, and the 14th-century war-torn France setting managed to win many fans over.The sequel,A Plague Tale: Requiem, is set to release on October 18, and from footage revealed so far, it looks to continue in the same vein as its predecessor, adding in new gameplay innovations but promising to continue the same engaging story....

Alan Wake Remasteredsaw the return of a cult classic thought locked to the PS3 and Xbox 360 generation. While a version ofAlan Wake Remasteredwasn’t announced for the Nintendo Switch, a new ESRB rating may confirm otherwise. Those who played the originalAlan Wakewill attest to the game’s quality, it exuding with atmosphere and tension in nearly every aspect of its design. At last month’s PlayStation Showcase 2021,Alan Wake Remasteredmade its official debut, after many rumors suggested its imminent announcement....

Summary Renowned for its wholesome vibes,Animal Crossing: New Horizonsoffers players unique customization options, allowing one fan to recreate classic scenes from popular horror movies in the game. While some players have created spookyHalloween-themedAnimal Crossingdesigns, others choose to draw inspiration from icons of pop culture. One of the most popular life-sim games among fans of the genre,Animal Crossing: New Horizonsallows players to enjoy relaxing gameplay while making friends with adorable villagers and customizing their home and island....

Season 12 ofApex Legendsis here, featuring the reemergence of Mad Maggie, who players haven’t seen since Fuse first made his debut. However, this time, Mad Maggie is coming to join the games, instead of just causing chaos in the arenas. With a new Legend joining, and some heartbreaking balance changes to some beloved characters, it’s time once again to dive into the Legends tier list to see where everybody’s favorite Legends fall inApex LegendsSeason 12: Defiance....

Atari and Digital Eclipse’sAtari 50: The Anniversary Celebrationis officially out, offering gamers an interactive timeline of retro games from across the iconic brand’s various consoles and platforms. The new title features an impressive collection of over 90 different games, and includes a bevy of associated media that help convey the significance, meaning, and story behind them. The release of the game of course comes from Atari celebrating its 50th anniversary this year....

Mundfish’s first-person shooterAtomic Heartis being criticized for showing a cartoon that contains a racist caricature. The game, which takes place in an alternate history when the Soviet Union won World War 2, was already facing controversy even before launch. Primarily,Ukraine has called for a ban ofAtomic Heart, with the country’s Deputy Minister of Digital Affairs stating that the money made from its sale might be used to fund Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine....

Quick Links The Jack-of-all-Trades achievement inBaldur’s Gate 3instructs players to multiclass into every class in one playthrough without asking Withers to change their character. While it is certainly possible to earn this achievement without any tricks, it does require fans to invest in a fairly non-traditional playthrough. For those players that are not interested pursuing such a playthrough, but still want to earn the achievement, this guide details a method that can be used to “cheese” Jack-of-all-Trades inBaldur’s Gate 3....

Baldur’s Gate 3is a long overdue return to theBaldur’s Gateseries, following the adventures of the escapees from an Illithid Ship as they struggle to survive and find a way to remove the Illithid Tadpoles from their heads. Baldur’s Gate 3’s gameplay is heavily inspired by the D&D 5e tabletop ruleset and shares many elements with it. One aspect of the game that differs from the tabletop game is its level cap....

Summary PC gamers are more than familiar with using their keyboard as a controller. It’s similarly common to use it when chatting in multiplayer games, like MMORPGs or party games likeJackbox.Much rarer are games that use the keyboard mechanically in a way that creatively controls gameplay while still feeling like traditional typing. When a game uses the entire keyboard, especially when it requires the typing of actual words, it forces the player to familiarize themselves with key placements andimprove their typing, even subconsciously....

Black PantherstarChadwick Boseman passed awayon August 28 after a four-year battle against colon cancer. Since Boseman’s passing,Black Pantherdirector Ryan Coogler, co-star Angela Bassett, and many of hisAvengersco-stars have taken the time to pay tribute to the late actor and reflect on his legacy. Boseman made his first appearance as T’Challa as a supporting player in Marvel Studios’Captain America: Civil Warbefore reprising the role as the lead ofBlack Panther. The latter became a box office hit and pop culture phenomenon, making Boseman’s Black Panther one of the most popular characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe,especially to generations of Black people around the world....

Ever since it was first unveiled back in 2020, fans ofJet Set Radiohave been keeping an eye onBomb Rush Cyberfunk. From the visuals to the gameplay shown, it’s been clear that developer Team Reptile is aiming to fill the void left by the classic Sega franchise’s long absence. Sadly, fans have been waiting quite a while for it to arrive. Sadder still, they’re going to have to keep waiting, because the game’s been delayed again....

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare(2019) has arguably been the best franchise game out of the past few years, and now it’s Infinity Ward’s turn again. It recently revealed thelogo and a short clip teasing the next game—Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, not to be confused with the 2009 game—and many fans are ecstatic. Although short, there are some pretty major takeaways. Obviously, there’s the logo and a flash ofTask Force 141, which is no doubt exciting for fans....