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Hideo Kojima’s ambitious and bizarreDeath Strandingopted to try something entirely new in the gaming scene. Following the theme of re-connecting a splintered humanity is poignant in retrospect, especially with real-world events that have transpired over the past few years. These implications aside, the brain-bendingnarrative inDeath Strandingis one to be analyzed and questioned, where even when the credits roll not all answers are clear. Even withDeath Stranding: Director’s Cutcoming out next month, it’s still unclear whether a follow-up is in the works, or if Hideo Kojima will move on to something new....

Resident Evilis arguably at its greatest when it has players balance a fine line between being able to confidently defend themselves while also being susceptible to tense encounters. This balance is struck when ammunition is low enough that the player needs to micromanage it accordingly and decide when a bullet needs to be fired, as well as when a bullet should be preserved if an enemy can be circumvented. Not everyResident Evilgame needs to be scary to be enjoyable, and in fact many are not scary, butResident Evil’s protagonists are largely at fault for whyResident Evilentries may or may not be that horrific....

One of theElder Scrolls Online’s greatest strengths is the ability to include modern iterations of locations in Tamriel. Whether it be the sandy wastes of Elsweyr or the verdant forests of Valenwood, the game has quite a lot to be explored. This year’s chapter will be no different, including the city of Necrom. Necrom will be one ofElder Scrolls Online’s more unique locations, and not just for its alien environment. Necrom is a city that is built on top of a variety of unknowns, metaphorically and literally speaking....

The Last of Us Part 1’s launch is nearly a week away now, as celebrated by its recent launch trailer. Much of the remake has been leaked ahead of Naughty Dog’s official footage, and fans now have a better understanding of what it has done to improve upon the original. There areobvious improvements made toThe Last of Us, such as rebuilt graphics for current-gen fidelity, and there are also a lot of neat accessibility features that have been added to make it a definitive experience for fans....

In recent years, many comparisons have been made between the Marvel and DC films. While both comic franchises have created successful film adaptations of their respective superhero comics, some films have been more successful than others in transferring their iconography to the big screen. One comparison that is frequently drawn between the two franchises, is that between the characters ofCaptain America and Superman. The first superhero to breakthrough into mainstream culture, Superman is well established in both the comic and film realms....

Summary Open-world games with lots of character creation options are the ideal time-killer. With so much to see, do, and become, theFalloutseries is undeniably one of the best examples of this genre.Each game in the franchiseadds more and more variables that players can adjust and toy with at their leisure andFallout 4is no exception. The results are unexpected playstyles. Builds that range from bizarre to bold can flourish in Boston’s wastelands if the Sole Survivor has the correct perks, weapons, and armor....

The Sims 4has been around for over 7 years now, but still has content planned through 2021. A leak in late February suggestedThe Sims 4had a new DLC called “Kits” coming soon, and the revealed images looked pretty convincing. It wasn’t too much later that the developer made an announcement confirming the existence of Kits, but didn’t provide any further information. Instead, the dev told players to look out for more info on March 2....

Third-party video game cheating devices have been around almost as long as home consoles themselves, and the newest one for theNintendo Switch, the Switch Up, is available now. Allowing players to cheat their way through a handful ofSwitch titles includingPokemon SwordandShield,Super Mario Odyssey,The Legend of Zelda: Breath of theWild,and more, the Switch Up is essentially the newest iteration of the Game Shark. The Switch Up is a USB stick that plugs into the Switch dock and, in addition to providing players with cheats and other mods, makes it possible to pair anywireless Bluetooth controllerto the Switch....

Every nation has been handling the Covid-19pandemic in their own way, with various protections and welfare plans rolled out on a case by case basis. One of the latest insurance plans meant to counter the pandemic’s impact is a U.K. plan to support jobs that might otherwise be lost due to the virus. Now that the European Union has officially given the scheme its endorsement, £500 million will be allocated to protect over 40,000 jobs by ensuring that filming can resume once it is safe to film again....

PlayStation’s latest showcase is catching a lot of flak for its lack of high-profile first-party releases, and while that criticism is certainly valid, that doesn’t mean the showcase didn’t have its fair share of unique and intriguing reveals, even if they were on the smaller side.Ghostrunner 2,Plucky Squire, andTowers of Aghasbawere all perfect examples of smaller reveals that still packed a sizeable punch, andUltroscertainly belongs on that list as well....

The seemingly simplistic zombie survival game Unturned can be surprisingly indepth and complicated. With the world crawling with zombies and predatory players lurking in the shadows its tough making progress let alone making it day to day. RELATED:10 Open-World Zombie Games To Play While Waiting For Dying Light 2 Fortunately there are a number of strategies players can implement to make survival just a bit easier. From increasing efficiency to maximizing resources its important for players to stay sharp and improve their skills....

There’s a section of the movieHeavyweightsstarring Ben Stiller that feels oddly topical for the world today. After retaking their camp fromBen Stiller’s evil and controllingTony Perkins, the kids at Camp Hope embark on a night of binging every treat imaginable. The next morning the boys awake covered in condiments and junk food. Through their sugar-induced hangover their Camp Counselor Pat wakes the boys up with a challenge, “I think what we learned here is something about personal responsibility…We gotta take control of ourselvesbefore we take control of this camp....

Swedish developer Fatshark has worked on a number of projects since 2007, ranging from contract work to entirely self-published endeavors. It really hit its stride with theVermintideseries, set in the medieval fantasy era of Games Workshops' popularWarhammerfranchise of tabletop games. Now it is venturing into thegrimdark, dystopian Age of the ImperiumwithWarhammer 40K: Darktide, which hosted a closed beta for the co-op shooter from October 14 to 16. The beta offered a good taste ofDarktide’s riff on the popularLeft 4 Dead-style shooter, but also its roleplaying potential through character creation....