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With the release of the science-fiction epicDunein 2021, many new fans of the franchise might be interested in visiting the story’s first adaptation in 1984. Because of the complex narrative and dense worldbuilding,Dunehas always been considered a nightmare to adapt to screen.Many attempts were made, but until now only one film was completed, helmed by director David Lynch. Despite its popular source material, acclaimed director, and a budget of over $40 million, the 1984 filmwas a box office bomb....

The developers ofDying Light 2, Techland, have revealed some more details about the upcoming survival game. Some players may be familiar with the zombie-infested open world of the first game. Now, thanks to the technology behindDying Light 2, the world can be much bigger and significantly deeper. One aspect that set the original title apart from other zombie shooters was the emphasis on parkour. With the undead weak at day but aggressive at night, fans had to make a choice between engaging or fleeing via the movement system....

Take-Two Interactive’s attempt to purchase Codemasters, the publisher ofDirt 5and other racing games, may have been gatecrashed by Electronic Arts. The gaming giant is reportedly attempting to outbidTake-Two, which was set to acquire Codemasters last monthusing a mix of cash and shares. Take-Two reached an agreement with Codemasters to purchase the company for roughly $960 million in November. The acquisition was expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2021, with all of Codemaster’s senior staff planning to stay onboard post-acquisition....

Summary AnElden Ringplayer beat the game with a build inspired by the loneSoldier of Godrick. Since its 2022 release, FromSoftware’s critically acclaimed open-world game has offered users a variety of branching customizable playstyles to suit their specific tastes, with fantasies ranging from the trusted knight with a sword and shield to powerful spellcasters with esoteric specialties. With such a rich collection of weapons and magic, one player took the opportunity to create a character inspired by one ofElden Ring’s first and most beloved boss fights....

Next year is already looking pretty stacked with highly-anticipated releases, and among the big titles is a brand-new IP from Luminous Productions and Square Enix.Forspokenis a narrative action-adventure game that follows Frey Holland, a young native New Yorker who is mysteriously transported to the fantastical world of Athia. Players must exploreForspoken’s varied magical environments as they work out how Frey got there and what she needs to do to get home....

Summary AFallout 4player online has built an awesome theater in Vault 88, using the Vault-Tec Workshop DLC to bring their cool idea to life.Fallout 4’s settlement building remains a highlight of the game, and this kind of community creativity shows why that’s the case. During the build-up toFallout 4’s release, Todd Howard and Bethesda touted settlement building as a huge part of the game. While it wasn’t essential to success in the RPG, it did provide a powerful suite of tools for players to bring their wildest ideas to life....

Amazon’s smash-hitFalloutseries revisits a number of fan-favorite locations from the long-lived post-apocalyptic franchise, giving old fans and new fans alike some great looks at locations and concepts from the series' deep lore. One faction on prominent display is theBrotherhood of Steel,a techno-religious order of knights in the Wasteland. The Brotherhood of Steel is an expansive organization with its roots in the West, but in recent entries of the franchise the Brotherhood has expanded to the East Coast - and amassed quite a large presence there....

Studio Thunderhorse debut titleFlynn: Son of Crimsonrecently took the steps from Kickstarter darling to a full release onto PC and all major consoles. While theKickstarter campaignforFlynn: Son of Crimsonwas a boon to development, Studio Thunderhorse has suggested that running the campaign was a somewhat stressful process, though not specifically at the fault of the crowdsourcing website. In a recent interview with Game Rant, the developer commented on the nature of the Kickstarter campaign that boosted the community and eventually led to the title being fully released....

Summary Ghost of Tsushimais one of the most memorable new franchises of the last console generation. The reason for the success of the game is hard to attribute to any one of its elements. The story is relatable and easy to get invested in, the visual presentation is stunning, and its combat is compelling. Combine that with a unique approach to open-world design and plenty of engaging side content, and it’s easy to see whyGhost of Tsushimahas succeeded in capturing the hearts of PlayStation fans....

FromSoftware states that there were originally open-world elements, but they were ditched in order to avoid comparisons between the upcomingArmored Core 6andElden Ring.Armored Corewas FromSoftware’s most prolific and long-running franchise before theDemon Soulsand Soulsborne genre busters, though the mecha action series took a hiatus after 2013’sArmored Core 5. This madeArmored Core 6’s reveal at the 2022 Game Awardsa massive surprise, especially when FromSoftware had launchedElden Ringearlier in the year. Armored Core 6’s launchis now only a few months away, with fans having a clear picture of what to expect....

AGenshin Impactplayer has shared an unusual glitch that caused his character to move uncontrollably through the air. Gliding is a movement ability in the game that allows players to freely glide through the air while consuming Stamina points. With such a large world at their disposal, it should not come as a surprise that players often encounter various glitches in theirGenshin Impactjourney. Players can unlock this important feature at the start of the game by completing Amber’s quest, City of Freedom....

It may be arriving later than expected, but Xbox and 343 Industries is finally getting ready to deliverHalo Infiniteholiday 2020. After a multiplayer gameplay reveal during the Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase on Sunday, 343’s back on Monday with a 13-minute multiplayer overview feature. The video doesn’t just coverHalo Infinitemultiplayer gameplay footage, however. It also broaches the free-to-play game’s live service model, including monetization and support for cross-progression. To start, 343 has immediately clarified thatHalo Infinitewill not offer loot box-style rewards....

WhileHalo 5: Guardiansmay have been praised for its gameplay, design, and fun multiplayer mode, the game’s story suffered from uneven characterizations, a bloated narrative, and a weak ending. The pressure was on 343 Industries to deliver with the next installment,Halo Infinite, as fans of the long-running series wanted to see it recapture the magic of the earlier games. While by no means a perfect game,Halo Infinitehas been hailed as a return to form for the franchise and has received praise from both fans and critics for its doubling down on the key features that makeHalogames great, as well as introducing new elements....