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Following its NYC premiere,Netflix’sDon’t Look Upfinally has its first reviews pouring in, and judging by many of them, it appears to be one absurd and emotional yet uneven ride. Anchormandirector Adam McKay’s (Talladega Nights, Step Brothers, The Other Guys, Vice, The Big Short)satirical sci-fi film centers on two low-level astronomers, played by Jennifer Lawrence and Leonardo DiCaprio, who set out on a giant media tour to warn the world about an approaching comet that will destroy the planet....

The next generation of consoles arrives in around four months, with both thePS5and theXbox Series Xlaunching this holiday season. One of the biggest talking points remains the blurring of theconsole generations, as gamers consider which consoles to buy at launch or whether it’s worth waiting for mid-gen refreshes. Ex-Xbox marketing lead Albert Penello recently spoke publicly about the concept of mid-gen refreshes, and whether or not they’ll even be a thing going forward....

Activision-Blizzard has made some pretty unpopular moves lately, garnering a negative perception by the general gaming audience for it’s handling ofHearthstonepro player Blitzchung’s ban from the card gameover a pro-Hong Kong protest. The company has become unpopular enough to earn a brutal roast at the Golden Joystick Awards, one of gaming’s longest-running award shows. The takedown came from Danny Wallace, the host of the Golden Joysticks. After addressing those present during a segment of the show, Wallace said, “The guys from Activision-Blizzard would’ve joined us for lunch, but their new contracts state they’re only allowed Chinese food now....

Summary The next update slated to come toGenshin Impactis huge. Version 4.6 will feature a new area on the map, two new bosses, the highly anticipated five-star character Arlecchino, and some exciting new events. HoYoverse has also taken the opportunity to add in someGenshin Impactquality-of-life updatesthat will make traveling Teyvat all the easier for players. These tiny, but mighty updates actually might make the game significantly easier for new players jumping into the world of Genshin Impact....

A new leak fromGenshin Impactis teasing the lineup of weapons available on the limited gacha banner for the second half of Version 4.0. While characters typically take the spotlight of new updates to the HoYoverse RPG, each rotation of limited characters also comes with an update to the game’s weapon banner. The weapon gacha banner often sports some ofGenshin Impact’s most powerful weapons, like the Mistsplitter Reforged and Amos' Bow, catering to the featured five-star characters....

WithGrand Theft Auto 6in development, fans of the series are eager to discover what the upcoming sequel will entail. Rockstar likes to experiment with each of its titles to see what the fans enjoy the most, and the evolution seen throughout theGrand Theft Autoseries is proof of this. There is currently very little information regarding the title available, leaving fans to speculate about how the story and the gameplay will function....

Summary Stardew ValleyandHaunted Chocolatierdev Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone recently spoke about the games, detailing how the development of his new game is taking some time. The news is great for fans ofStardew Valley, but could spell a long wait yet forHaunted Chocolatier. ConcernedApe was thesole developer behind the creation ofStardew Valley, which ended up becoming one of the biggest indie video game hits around. While he now has a small team assisting with updates to the title, the game has also received far more updates and alterations than was initially expected....

Quick Links Helldivers 2takes you across alien planets overrun with massive bug-like creatures and rampaging machines. Dropping the most powerful stratagems on them is only the first step in spreading freedom and democracy across the galaxy. You also need to know the best PC settings to ensure an optimal gameplay experience. Take note that the most recent updateintroduces a variety of performance improvementsfor further stability across all platforms. These updates are likely to keep rolling in as more players decide to join the Galactic War against the Terminids and Automatons....

Quick Links Hi Fi Rushstarts out nice and slowby introducing game mechanicsone at a time. This includes the many types of collectible that players can gather throughout the course of the game, although several of them won’t appear until later. The first part of the firstHi Fi Rushstage doesn’t have any collectibles aside from generic gears and health items, but they start showing up more and more frequently in the later areas....

Major Spoilers for Hogwarts Legacy AheadHogwarts Legacy’s three Unforgivable Curses have been a huge talking point of the action-RPG since they were revealed. This is unsurprising given the nature of pastHarry Pottergames, especially whileHogwarts Legacyhas some inherently darker and somber tones in its narrative. The Cruciatus Curse, Imperius Curse, and Killing Curse are all formidable in the hands of any witch or wizard, and they are each learned gradually throughoutHogwarts Legacyif players are willing to accept them from Slytherin’s Sebastian Sallow....

There are a litany of Ubisoft-developed open-world titles that have become available in recent times, and while most come with a decent amount of hype on release,Immortals Fenyx Risingpassed by with far less recognition than other properties from the Paris-based outfit. It gained a decent following and served as a good alternative toAssassin’s Creed Valhallawhich was the more polarizing experience, and the Greek-inspired setting was at the very heart of its charm....

It’s been more than a week sincePokemon SwordandShieldwere released for the Nintendo Switch, and the games have been quite successful in terms of review scores; however, some players have beenreview bombing the games on Metacriticdue to certain controversies surrounding the titles. Regardless of the controversies,Pokemon SwordandShieldhave been performing extremely well, and have already broken sales records in both the U.S. and Japan. Players who are already enjoying the latest Pokemon games must already be familiar with certain changes to their favorite Pokemon and their evolutions....

Summary NetherRealm has just released a new update forMortal Kombat 1, adding the alternate timeline Kameo fighter Janet Cage alongside some quality-of-life improvements. The latest entry in the long-runningMortal Kombatseries proved to be a major hit when it launched back in September, quickly becoming one of the highest-rated games of 2023.Mortal Kombat 1serves as a solid jumping-on point for newcomers thanks to its rebooted plotline while keeping plenty of fun references for longtime fans....