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Whether it’s top-tier cars getting worn down and weathered over the course of a race or impressive atmospheric and lighting that give in-game rainstorms an appropriately gloomy feel, developer Turn 10 Studios’ eye for detail is evident throughoutForza Motorsport. By giving even the smallest details of its recently released racer the same level of polish as the meticulously recreated cars that take center stage, Turn 10 has madeForza Motorsportone of themost realistic racing gameson the market....

Summary Winning awards are fun. Unless you are given one of the dreaded ‘Participation Awards,’ it is quite a thrill to have your namecalled as the winnerof a prize and the joy of walking up on stage to collect is an experience that is unique to every individual. That is why when you see actors, writers, and producers winning the fabled Academy Award, the looks on their faces are almost universally that of pure joy....

World of Warcraftis changing how Gear Trading works in Patch 10.1,Embers of Neltharion. While this change will be a net positive for mostWorld of Warcraftplayers, a small group may be in trouble when Patch 10.1 goes live. Gear Trading is the mechanic that allows players to freely exchange Soulbound drops from dungeons andraids with otherWorld of Warcraftplayers who were eligible to loot the item. As it is now, the system allows these pieces of equipment to be traded until two hours of online game time has elapsed, or until the item is equipped or sold....

Summary With a game as vast asThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, there are bound to be a few details that only become apparent to players after several hours, as one proved when they realized a specific detail about the Lightroots in the game. Lightroots are one of the most common things players will come across inTears of the Kingdom, but it’s a testament to the game’s level of nuance that even these boast details that might not become apparent to players until dozens of hours in....

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Swordwas not the most popular entry in theZeldaseries on release, to say the least. With its second life in the HD remake for the Nintendo Switch, though, fans are returning to Skyloft to experience where the story of Hyrule chronologically started. IsSkyward Sword HDworth it? Definitely, if you know what you’re getting into. RELATED:Games To Play If You Liked Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild...

Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockoutis the perfect example of a game falling behind a stronger cultural force despite its own impressive popularity. In late summer 2020,Fall Guystook the Internet by storm only to be overshadowed byAmong Us; another multiplayer game featuring colorful, bean-like characters. Despite its dominance in mainstream gaming crowds being relatively short-lived,Fall Guyshas a dedicated enough fanbase that multiple games can be held at once. Unlike a meme going around the official Twitter page’s posts like to imply, it is far from a dead game....

As gamers have come to expect from the series,Need for Speed Unboundlets racers get behind dream cars and take them to their limits against other hopeful racers. There is more toNeed for Speed Unboundthan simply crossing the finish line first, however. The various event types give the game variety, and test players in a myriad of ways. Whether players want to perfect their drifting, their speed, or how stylishly they drive, there are events to please all types of drivers....

Some reports online are claiming that controversial streamer and social media personality Andrew Tate has developed lung cancer. The former kickboxer has beenheld in Romanian custody since the end of Decemberafter one of his homes was raided by authorities under suspicion of human trafficking. Andrew Tate’s detention in Romania was extendedyet again at the end of February, allowing the investigation into his alleged criminal activity to continue while the social media influencer remains in jail....

Summary A brand-newBaldur’s Gate 3mod has turned the game into a roguelike, switching the focus away from the RPG mechanics completely. While thisBaldur’s Gate 3mod won’t be for everyone, it certainly puts a fresh spin on the gameplay and is well worth trying out. TheBaldur’s Gate 3modding scene has quickly turned into one of the most creative communities around. It makes sense - Larian’s RPG provides a fantastic slate from which to build, and so far it has been achieved without official modding tools....

Summary Baldur’s Gate 3features no shortage of legendary swords. Given this, some players may be tempted to skip the rapier Duellist’s Prerogative, which is earned in the game’s third act after completing a lengthy, difficult side quest. However, this weapon is in fact extremely powerful, as it blends high damage with effective abilities. Duellist’s Prerogative fits into manyBaldur’s Gate 3classes and builds, and is well worth the effort required to obtain it....

It’s been a few years since both aBattlefieldandCall of Dutygame were releasedaround the same time. This year, though, fans will getBattlefield 2042on October 22 andCall of Duty: Vanguardon November 5. Many will check out both, but the competition—especially since they’re only two weeks apart—is going to be a constant point of comparison. Notably, however, each game seems to have a different targeted audience. While this may deter some direct comparisons (asCall of Duty: Vanguardhas a campaign andBattlefield 2042does not), it’s unlikely to prevent all of them....

The sheer number of amazing anime adaptations that are present right now is mind-boggling at times. Fans who want to get into this medium will find no shortage of brilliant watches that will keep them hooked on the edge of their seats. Generally, a combination of brilliant storytelling and mind-blowing animation is what separates these generational anime from the rest of the pack. RELATED:The Best Anime Series You Can Stream On HBO Max However, there are times whencertain anime can become populardespite having lackluster animation....

Summary PC gameshave always managed to cover more niche and complex titles, with consoles tending to take on more accessible, higher-budget titles and games more suited to a controller. While the line between console and PC games is becoming increasingly thinner, and more indie games are now getting their time in the sun, so many games are released every year that it would be easy to miss the great games that have yet to make the leap to console....