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The Legend of Zeldaseries is one of the longest-reigning gaming franchises ever at 35 years old. Originally released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1986, the series has seen numerous entries of high-quality games and there is no sign of slowing down. Eventually, when enough time will have passed, fans will clamor for a rerelease such asOcarina of Time 3D,or a remaster such asThe Wind Waker HD,or a complete remake such asLink’s Awakening....

The end of November is generally a lucrative time for video game developers and publishers, as deals related to Black Friday and Cyber Monday draw audiences en masse.Black Friday physical sales in the UK were down 20 percentcompared to 2019, in-part due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, but EA Sports’FIFA 21reigned supreme over Thanksgiving week. A report from GamesIndustry.biz published today found thatFIFA 21continued to hold the number one spot for UK boxed game sales throughout the week of Cyber Monday; its second in a row holding this record....

Square Enix has a lot going on for itself right now, thanks to the likes ofFinal Fantasy 16and the recently revealedFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth,but even among these installations in Square Enix’s dominant RPG series,Forspokenfeels special. Frey Holland’s story is unlike anythingFinal Fantasyhas offered before, thanks to its direct connections to the real world and her lonely role as the sole hero, and its magical combat promise a unique gameplay experience too....

Each major update inGenshin Impactadds a brand-new region alongside its unique characters.Genshin ImpactVersion 2.0 was the last major update, and it introduced the long-awaited islands of Inazuma. With the whole Inazuma Arc coming to an end, it’s expected that players might get the option to explore a new main nation in the foreseeable future. Rumors have been hinting that the upcoming region is the mysterious land named Sumeru. A recentGenshin Impactleak reveals more information about one of the upcoming characters....

While 2021 was a somewhat tepid year for PlayStation 5 exclusives, Sony’s looking to ramp things back up for 2022. The list of PS5 exclusives planned for 2022 is long, but near top of the list is undeniablyGran Turismo 7. The latest entry in one of PlayStation’s longest-running series,Gran Turismo 7looks to offer a massive step forward in visual fidelity unlike any racing game prior. Fans hungry for new information have now been rewarded, with a flier revealing details aboutGran Turismo 7’s total cars and tracks....

The best moments in games are often when the unexpected happens while exploring an open world, such as the sprawling city of Los Santos inGrand Theft Auto 5. However, those unexpected moments can sometimes come less fromGTAseries' dynamically spawning cops, and instead from the random hiccups that occur as the game attempts to keep the world running. One player posted an experience on Reddit, showing what can happen when a bridge inGrand Theft Auto 5decides it doesn’t want to be a path and instead stops a car dead in its tracks....

Modding communities continue to be some of the greatest forces combining popular video game franchises, and thisHalf-Life: Alyxfan exemplifies this with an interestingBioShockmod. The project is calledReturn to Rapture, and it’s an intriguing addition to the creativeHalf-Lifemoddingcommunity. Return to RapturecombinesHalf-Life: AlyxwithBioShockby taking one of the most powerful antagonistic forces in theHalf-Lifeuniverse, the Combine, and having it set its sights onBioShock’s city of Rapture.Half-Life: Alyxis a VR experience where players guide the titular character Alyx to steal an incredibly powerful weapon that the Combine owns, the Combine being a sinister conglomeration that wants to absorb all of the multiverse into itself....

Fortnitecontinues to expand its impressive library of vehicles and outfits for players to wear in the ever-customizable game modes of Battle Royale and beyond. One of the latest outfits and vehicle bodies comes from the Lockjaw Starter Quest Pack, which may cost real currency, but has a variety of goodies that will see players unlock Cinder and her infamous Lockjaw vehicle. Cinder is ready to race and compete in other modes, so players who want to purchase the Lockjaw Starter Quest Pack can look here to see all quests and cosmetics to determine whether they want to add this to their locker and enjoy the thrills of Rocket Racing, Battle Royale, and beyond....

James Cameron is running full steam ahead on theAvatarfranchise. Cameron filmedAvatar: The Way of WaterandAvatar 3back to back because he wanted to avoid something he called the “Stranger Thingseffect.” Cameron’sAvatar: The Way of Wateris a continuation of 2009’sAvatar,a sci-fi tale about a marine named Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) who lands on an alien planet in an attempt to colonize it. ThoughAvatar: The Way of Watertook a long time to come out(13 years) future installments of the franchise will probably not have as long of a wait....

The Mark of Mastery exam is an important test in theKingdom Heartsfranchise where keyblade wielders attempt to prove they are worthy of becoming masters. Many characters throughout the series have taken their Mark of Mastery exams, including Sora, Riku, and Aqua, though each exam is different based on the teacher who oversees it. The Mark of Mastery played an important part inKingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep,Kingdom Hearts: Dream Drop Distance, andKingdom Hearts: Dark Road, resulting in some character development and devastating consequences....

Each year,Applereleases a slate of new devices, and in the lead up to those releases, fans constantly speculate as to what they could be. While a new iPhone is a guarantee each year, leaks and rumors throughout the year continue to drive interest. Recent updates are sustaining that trend, as it seems the latestiOS 14 betamay hide some clues pointing to a 5.4 inch iPhone, according to 9to5Mac, though the situation is a bit complicated....

The beginning of 2022 has already been an exciting time for many video game fans as a number of popular titles have launched. Some notable releases thus far includeHorizon Forbidden Weston February 18 and FromSoftware’s hit gameElden Ringon February 25. However, the anticipated releases are far from over asLEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Sagais expected to launch in only a couple more days. TheLEGO Star Warsserieshas been around for a while now....

Summary The excitement overDeadpool & Wolverinemight have some fans hankering for that sweet, sweet content with their favorite mustelid-themed X-Man.Marvel’sMidnight Sunsoffers fans just that: a fully developed story in an explorable 3D world and turn-based combat with a deckbuilding aspect included. Firaxis, known forturn-based strategy gameslikeXCOM, stepped out of their comfort zone for this one. The game has a ton to offer for comic book fans — especially fans of theX-Men....