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Fans ofObsidian Entertainmentmight be surprised to learn that its new gameAvowedwill become a first-person action title. After all, this move directly positions them against games such as Bethesda’sTheElder Scrollsseries, known for its first-person fantasy gameplay. Given Obsidian’s rep for acclaimed titles such asPillars of Eternity, it seems Obsidian might give players a more narrative-intensive take on the FPS fantasy genre. RELATED:10 Great MMORPG Games That Flew Under The Radar At Release (But Still Hold Up Today)...

Following one week of early access,Battlefield 2042is available for all players to download and play. As the latest entry in theBattlefieldfranchise, the game looks to deliver futuristic combat on a large scale. While many players havelogged into the multiplayer-only titlesince launch, numerous fans have been unsatisfied with the game. In a recent blog post, developer DICE talked about the currentstate ofBattlefield 2042. To begin, it noted that millions of players had already checked out the game....

The year was 2002 and online gaming was nowhere near as mainstream as it was soon bound to be. The major consoles competing for recognition were Sony’s PlayStation 2 and Microsoft’s Xbox. This was a time when local co-op was all the rage, and friends, siblings, and enemies, basically all sorts of players, used games that utilized local co-op to vent out on each other. The fighting game genre has always been best at putting the might of two individuals to the test....

Summary Thanks to franchises such asSailor MoonandPuella Magi Madoka Magica, the idea of magical girls has become a staple genre in anime culture. Their portrayals often pit magical girls against various forces of evil - be it other magic-users, monsters, or even their counterparts in the form of witches. It’s this traditional dichotomy that can make the very idea of witches taking the lead in a series quite surreal. After all, witches are often associated with cursing others, not necessarily as saviors....

Blizzard has shared an official statement regardingOverwatch 2player frustrations regarding one-shots and other powerful hero abilities. The topic has become increasingly controversial since the launch ofOverwatch 2and the release of new character Sojourn. Sojourn isn’t the onlyOverwatch 2character that’s been seen as too strong or broken in a given meta, of course, but is certainly the focus of the current discussion revolving around Blizzard’s balance efforts.Those who have yet to playOverwatch 2may be surprised to hear that when Sojourn was introduced she had the ability to one-shot many of the game’s heroes....

It’s more likely than not that you’ve played theBorderlandsfranchise at this point, whether it be PC or any other platform that it’s on. Is it any surprise thatNintendojumped on the bandwagon and brought its own option to the table? RELATED:5 Borderlands Characters That Are Just Perfect (& 5 That Are Just Annoying) Players knew about this portable version from when it first came out on the PlayStation Vita in 2014; however, it didn’t do all that hot when it came to framerate and some other aspects....

Summary One of the two main characters of Tite Kubo’sBURN THE WITCHis the cool, calm and collected Noel Niihashi, a young Witch and partner of Ninny Spangcole. While there’s not much we know about Noel’s past, theBURN THE WITCHmovie gave us enough of an insight into the character’s basic abilities and personality, as well as her position asthe series' blue ogrecomplementing Ninny’s “red ogre” personality. Like Ninny, there’s something about Noel’s personality that is reminiscent of characters from the parent series,BLEACH, so here’s a breakdown of the character that is Noel Niihashi....

There is a ton of hype building around theCall of Duty 2020release. After several pseudo-confirmations placing the game in theCall of Duty: Black Opsstoryline, there is still huge amounts of information that fans do not know.Call of Duty2020has a tough job taking the next step in the fan-favorite series as reimaginations of the classic title have gone both ways. Raven Software fans are now looking closer at theconnection betweenWarzoneand the 2020 release....

Limited Time Modes (LTMs) inApex Legendsconsist of variations and sometimes deviations from the classic battle royale formula the game is known for. These modes are usually tied with an event of some sort and are playable for a couple of weeks before disappearing. One previous LTM called “Deja Loot” had static loot locations - drastically reducing the random elements of the battle royale modes. Another LTM,Shadowfall, pits all players against each other, with fallen players coming back as shadows to eliminate the remaining survivors....

Before Sam Raimi directedthe originalSpider-Manfilm trilogy, the filmmaker co-wrote and helmed an original superhero feature titledDarkmanin 1990. Now, stars Liam Neeson and Frances McDormand have reunited with more cast and crew members to reflect on their experience working onDarkmanas the film celebrates its 30th anniversary. Before the release ofDarkman, Sam Raimi was primarily known for his work onthe cult horror filmThe Evil Deadand its sequel. However, the fan-favorite filmmaker had been interested in adapting a comic book into a feature film for years and decided to create his own superhero after failing to secure to screen rights to Batman and The Shadow....

Summary The latest season ofDestiny 2has seen Eris Morn undergo a dramatic transformation after tapping directly into the Hive’s power, and one player has taken notice of one aspect that bears an eerie similarity to Savathun as a result. Hive gods' presence casts a looming shadow, whether it’s in the physical world or their Throne World, to serve as a constant reminder of the threat they pose. Eris becoming a Hive god has seen her cast a similar shadow that is visible to players in a way similar toSavathun’s Throne World....

Destiny 2’sSeason of Arrivalskicked off with a pyramid ship stationing itself on Io. Players are experiencing its story through the weekly “Interference” missions, whose origin was reveled in a web lore that connects past characters to current events. Bungie publishes lore entries on its website around the start of a season to set the stage for current events, give backstory, or hint at the future. These entries can be convoluted at times but they offer great insight into the narrative and explore areas that don’t make it into the live game....

Resident EvildeveloperCapcomhas had a field day advertising for the latest games in the franchise. ForResident Evil 7: Biohazard, they created a themed escape room to build up hype. TheResident Evil 2remake got an interactive promotional video titled “The Choice is Yours” to encourage fan engagement. Advertising forResident Evil 8: Villagetook the form of cute puppet shows consisting of the village’s Lords trying to prove they’re not scary. Related:The Scariest Resident Evil Games, Ranked While the Lords may have had limited success proving their harmlessness, the commercial itself was incredibly successful in drawing interest....