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One player ofSonic Frontiers' demo has found a mechanic that directly references theSonic the Hedgehogfilms. With the recent return to physical in-person convention events across the globe, publishers have the opportunity to give player a chance to play any of its upcoming games. This includes playable demos ofSonic Frontiersat industry events, including GamesCom, Tokyo Game Show, and most recently EGX London. These demos have given the game a much more positive reputation, with many fans who managed to get a chance to play praising the new open-zone gameplay....

Summary Thanks to a new mod,Stardew Valleynow has a hardcore mode. For gamers who frequently use guides as a means to an end,Stardew Valley’s hardcore mode will come as a huge shock. It originated from an online joke that one modder interpreted as a challenge, butStardew Valleyisn’t typically the kind of game that justifies a hardcore mode, unlikeThe Last of Us: Part 2’s Grounded orResident Evil 7’s Madhouse. The fact that the cozy life simulator doesn’t usually support such restrictive gameplay only makes the mod all the more fascinating....

Summary Having one of the best starships is a vital component ofStarfield. Players are faced with the infinite unknown of space, and if they want to traverse it, then they are going to need a ship.Starfieldoffers players immense freedom in terms of gameplay and ship designs, with many players building some truly incredible ships of their own. Yet, gathering parts can be expensive. Luckily, some Ship Technicians sell cheap but good ships inStarfield....

BeforeSucker Punch Productionscreated the critically acclaimedGhost of Tsushima, it developed a superhero franchise of its own. TheInfamousseries was a PlayStation exclusive franchise that was inspired by superhero comic books. The first two games in the franchise followed Cole MacGrath in a world filled with powered people and a government that wanted to control this. The third entry introduced players to Delsin Rowe, a man who discovered that he too had powers in this world....

The much-awaited filmThe Flashwill mark Supergirl’s introduction into the DC Extended Universe. It was previously confirmed that actor Sasha Calle would be donning the cape in the upcoming movie, but what that cape or costume would look like was obviously kept a secret. However, director Andy Muschietti has now offered his followers a sneak peek at the hero’s costume. Ever sinceThe Flash’s shooting began, Muschietti has been providing constant updates for the project on his Instagram account....

Summary There is a lot of room for innovation with established mechanics in theAnimal Crossingseries afterAnimal Crossing: New Horizons, and the follow-up title is likely to build upon the foundations laid by that game. WhileAnimal Crossing: New Horizonswas a huge leap forward for the series in terms of customization options given to the player when designing their perfect island, many fans felt the villagers themselves suffered as a result. To improve upon this aspect, the nextAnimal Crossingcould feature a twist on the standard villager personalities and add an element of randomness to villager hunting....

Although Robert Eggers has only directed two films prior toThe Northman, he has already established himself as a filmmaker to watch. His attention to detail, casting choices, and ability to weave folklore into narrative have become signature elements in a budding career. Now, he is pulling back the curtain just a bit to show audiences what he can do on a slightly larger scale. Based on the Scandinavian folk talethat inspired Shakespeare’sHamlet,The Northmantells the story of Amleth (Alexander Skarsgard), a Viking prince whose father King Aurvandil War-Raven (Ethan Hawke) is betrayed by his brother Fjölnir (Claes Bang), his land is overtaken, his mother is seemingly captured, and the young boy is thought dead....

ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4070 Ti OC Edition GPU One of the most powerful graphics cards in the world is currently available at a tremendous discount. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti OC Edition by Asus is now cheaper than it has ever been. This recently released powerhouse is now selling for under $900, which is a nice price cut from the listing price of $1049.99, especially considering it is one of the most recent GPUs on the market....

Tinykin, the recent 3D platformer from Tinybuild Games and developer Splashteam, has received a new update that adds a Challenge mode. While that’s not one of thebiggest fixesTinykinneeds, the update could add new life to a recent release that people already like quite a lot as it is. TheTinykinreview on Game Rantnotes that forPikminfans, the gameplay will be immediately familiar, and praises the game for “crafting a fun, pleasing, and hugely explorable world....

Mojang’s titleMinecrafthas shattered multiple records as the most popular title in the history of the video game industry. Enjoyed by kids and adults alike, the title offers nearly unparalleled freedom for gamers to do with as they wish, including landscaping the near-infinite virtual world. OneUnited Kingdomlandscaping company looks to take advantage of this, but could have bitten off more than it could chew. The idea is unique: a landscaping company named WhatShed aims to offer professional gardening and landscaping advice toMinecraft, expanding the company’s reach into the virtual realm....

Although it’s hard to rank the films of Hayao Miyaaki, for many Studio Ghibli fansPrincess Mononokeis usually placed pretty high on the list of his absolute best films. So great is this movie that it is still makingnew fans of Studio Ghibli to this day. When it comes to the quality of the movie itself the only major mark against the film is that it’s one of two films Miyazaki directed that is unquestionably NOT made for family audiences (the other isThe Wind Rises)!...

Summary Originally published in book form all the way back in 1965,Dunehas been a popular Sci-Fi franchise for almost 60 years now, but it’s seen unprecedented growth in the last few years thanks in no small part toDenis Villeneuve’s blockbuster movie adaptations. As is the case when any big franchise gets a sudden burst of popularity, a slew of related projects are quickly put into development, and that’s certainly been the case withDune....

Summary As far as free-to-play multiplayer games go,Fortniteis definitely one of the best around, and it has been since its launch all the way back in 2017. For almost six years now,Fortnitehas managed to not only retain its initial playerbase but continue to build upon it, becoming more and more popular with every Season. Thanks to a consistent stream of updates, exciting pop-culture crossovers, and constant balancing patches,Fortniteremains one of the best multiplayer gamesout right now, but some fans are still longing for something new....