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Given how cathartic video games have become, it’s almost impossible for this medium to really say something meaningful that doesn’t aggravate the player in the process. While games are meant to evoke emotion, it’s harder to sell the experience when said emotion isn’t a particularly positive one. It’s these reasons that have popularizedthe idea of open-world gaming, with players being able to do pretty much everything they want in these sandboxes with little to no meaningful consequences....

Genshin Impacthas unexpectedly revealed four splash arts that feature cat versions of popular characters as a prank for April Fools' Day. The game revolves around its playable roster which makes sense since they are HoYoverse’s main source of revenue. These characters can be obtained by wishing on the game’s Limited or Standard Banners. Genshin Impactalready announced two new characters, Baizhu and Kaven, during the recent livestream event for update 3.6. The next update will also include a new part of Sumeru’s enormous desert which is expected to be the last expansion before the next major region arrives, rumored to be Fontaine....

It sounds like the developers behindHalo Infiniteare working hard to polish the game and fix bugs. As the latest entry in the series,Halo Infinitestill needs some work in preparation for launch. Originally meant to be a launch title for the new Xbox Series consoles, thegame saw a delay to 2021. Despite being the flagship game,Halo Infinite’sreveal met with less than stellar reception from fans. With the extra time, developer 343 Industries has been scouring the game world to improve it for release....

Summary A newHaloseason 2 poster by Paramount Plus stirred up a bit of angst in the fanbase, prompting one fan to take matters into their own hands with a minor edit addressing the controversy. WhileHaloseason 1 received a mixed response when it debuted in 2022, the show garnered a strong following of longtime fans and new eyes sufficient to earn renewal for a second season at Paramount Plus. In early December 2023, theHaloseason 2 release date was accidentally leakedby Paramount Plus....

Some of the best pieces of media can come from the unlikeliest forms of inspiration. For instance, while many are probably unsurprised to know thatThe Lion Kingis basically just animalHamlet, others might not realize that Marvel’s new Disney Plus seriesLokihas been taking some pretty heavy cuesfrom Douglas Adams’Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxybook series. But perhaps an even more unexpected homage comes from the queen of mayhem herself,Harley Quinn. TheanimatedHarley Quinnseries, which currently boasts 2 seasons on HBO Max with a third finally on the way, surprised audiences with its combination of brutal violence, hilarious writing, and genuinely heartfelt character interactions....

Warner Bros. Games has announced that actor Tom Felton, famous for playingSlytherin poster boy Draco Malfoyin theHarry Potterfilms, will participate in an upcoming event related to one ofHogwarts Legacy’s most harrowing storylines. Hogwarts Legacyreleased this past February and, despite a few controversies, has been generally embraced by players as a welcome bit of wish fulfillment forHarry Potterfans who always wanted to attend Hogwarts during the day and fight trolls and dark wizards at night....

Summary Persona 5 Tacticais an unusualPersonagame for a variety of reasons. The fact that it’s a strategy game (the first of its kind amongPersonaspin-offs) is only the tip of the iceberg. It introduces new skill trees for each ofthe Phantom Thieves, and instead of letting the protagonist switch Personas constantly throughout combat, extra Personas now function like equipment, each buffing the party member they’re attached to and giving them extra skills....

Before the Great War, the Med-Tek Facility inFallout 4primarily researched cures for infectious diseases. One of the cures developed at this facility is called Prevent, whichMacCreadylater seeks in an attempt to cure his son, Duncan, of an unknown disease that gave him blue boils. While exploring the Med-Tek Facility, you’ll run across a locked terminal that requires Jacob’s Password to unlock it so you can use the terminal to remove the research facility’s lockdown....

Summary Jacob Elordi explained why he declined to audition for the forthcomingSuperman: Legacymovie. The actor made controversial statements in the past regarding his opinion of specific genres, and this time is no different. Superman: Legacyhas since cast David Corenswet for the titular role alongsideRachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane. However, Elordi was rumored to be a contender for the lead role until reports claimed he didn’t throw his name into the ring....

Summary Fortnitewill once again be joining forces with theTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtlesfranchise in an upcoming event. WhileFortnitehas collaborated with numerous brands over the years, there will always be hundreds of community requests for additional crossovers and events. Back in August, leaks hinted at the possibility of TMNT coming toFortnite. Several manhole covers appeared on the map, and they had a peculiar name in the files that suggested a connection to the Ninja Turtles....

Quick Links Hellfire Gala introduces a new location called Castle Blackstone: A trigger-requiring lane with the ability to grant extra Energy points. ThisMarvel Snapguide explores the synergies of this brand-new spot and provides players with a deck blueprint that could dominate it. Here’show Castle Blackstone worksand what cards it supports. Castle Blackstone Location Explained Castle Blackstone isa booster locationthat awards an additional Energy point to the player leading in control as long as they maintain their winning position....

Monster Hunter Risehas enjoyed a wealth of success since its release in March this year.Monster Hunter Rise’s recent 3.0 updateadded even more content for players to get stuck into and brand new monsters to hunt, and even this month’s smaller 3.1 patch had fans plenty excited. The road to the beloved game’s release wasn’t without its bumps, though, according to a recent interview with the director ofMonster Hunter Rise. Speaking to Nintendo Life this week, Yasunori Ichinose, who directed the game’s development, detailed the challenges and pitfalls of the technical side of the development process....

Summary Mortal Kombat 1has revealed the Jean-Claude Van Damme Skin for Johnny Cage. Players eagerly await forMortal Kombat 1, and as the game’s release draws closer, more exciting news keeps coming. While NetherRealm Studios continues toannounce characters forMortal Kombat 1, players still don’t know much about the game’s skins.Mortal Kombat 1currently has only three confirmed skins: the Día de Muertos skin for Sub-Zero, and a skin for Tanya based on Brazilian funk culture....