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Rare is known for putting out genre-defining and ambitious titles over the years, particularly for its hot streak of heavy-hitters during the N64 era withgames likeBanjo KazooieandGoldenye 007. Rare’s latest adventureSea of Thieveshad a lackluster launch but has become a lot better over the years with a constant stream of updates. However, its upcoming project,Everwild,looks to be a very different beast yet gives out vibes similar to Ubisoft’s latest IPImmortals Fenyx Rising....

Minecrafthas been out for over a decade now, and during the peak of its popularity, helped redefine what it meant to be an indie game. WhileMinecrafthas since been purchased by Microsoft along with recentlyrebranded developer Mojang Studios, the game’s sales have been consistent, with the game now crossing an unprecedented sales milestone. In a blog post this morning, Mojang Studios Studio Head Helen Chiang announced thatMinecraftsurpassed 200 million copies sold, reaffirming its place as the best selling game of all time....

Sony has launched a sister-site to the PlayStation Blog called the SIE Blog. The site launched a few days ago with a post dedicated to a newPlayStation commercialcalled “The Edge,” but it was only today that the blog created a post that introduced the site and explained what exactly readers could expect to learn from its uploads. As most can imagine, the SIE Blog and the PlayStation Blog will post about two different topics....

Nintendo has shared a shot of Mario lounging on the beach and Twitter is going crazy, believing this confirms and upcoming port ofSuper Mario Sunshineto the Nintendo Switch. Earlier this year, a leak reported fromNintendoconfirmed that it would release many games fromSuper Mario’s back catalog this year, remastered for the Switch. The rumor was confirmed by several news outlets, including VGC, which claimed to have contact with Nintendo insiders and said thatSuper Mario SunshineandSuper Mario Galaxywould be one of the many games Nintendo is planning on remastering for the Switch....

TheDragon Ageseries is filled with tough decisions, and those choices often have consequences - both for the rest of the game and beyond into future installments. WithDragon Age 4in production, it’s time to think about which previous in-gamedecisions will have the biggest impact onDA4’s story. Realistically, more than one decision from the previousDragon Agegames will come back to haunt players comeDragon Age 4.However, there’s one particular decision fromDragon Age: Inquisitionthat, based on what we know ofDragon Age 4’s story so far, seems most likely to have a big impact....

Crafting inOutriderscan be a daunting process. Offering a decent number of resources that players will acquire throughout play, understanding precisely how each one works and what it’s used for is a great first step for any new Outrider. While players will first need to unlock crafting inOutridersbefore using the acquired materials, the storing of crafting materials (or currencies) begins immediately in the title, after the prologue. Understanding which material holds what possibilities are important for new Outriders looking to make a maximum impact during the exploration of Enoch....

Activision may be planning to enter the world of augmented reality (AR) gaming, if a new GPS-related patent is any indication. This could open the door for Activision to release games in the style ofPokemon GOusing any of the iconic franchises it owns. AR gaming involves players seeing virtual characters superimposed over footage of the real world. This can be done using dedicated AR goggles, likethe Magic Leap headset, or using a smartphone....

To helpPhasmophobiaplayers ready for spooky season, here is an easy way to make sure the crucifix is working properly. Phasmophobiahas been getting a lot of traction recently as one of the most popularmust-play horror games for Halloweenthanks to YouTubers and Twitch streamers. Players work in groups of four and hunt down different types of ghosts that each have their own specific ways of tracking them down. RELATED:Let Mortal Kombat 11’s Cast Choose Your Halloween Movie Lineup One of the harder to use items in the game, the crucifix, can only be used against certainghost types inPhasmophobiaat a specific time....

Reportedly, somePS5scalpers think their negative reputation of buying and reselling the consoles at a higher price is unfair and unjustified, comparing the scalping industry to buying and reselling food produce from farmers. Scalping products and consoles, or buying them in bulk reselling them at significantly marked-up costs, became a major issue last year when thePS5and Xbox Series X/S finally released. Approximately10-15% of all PS5s have been bought and resold by scalpersat a much higher cost, according to data engineer Michael Driscoll, while some normal consumers are still unable to get their hands on the PS5 for Sony’s retail price....

SNK’s RPG mobile spin-off,SNK AllStar, is probably only really known to die-hard fans of SNK, due to it featuring a massive roster of characters from several of its franchises, likeFatal Fury, King of Fighters, andMetal Slug(not to be confused with theKing of Fighters AllStarmobile game, which featured a crossover with WWE this year). However, it rather quickly and suddenly gained a lot of publicity and not in a good way. Recently, a new ad for the game began making the rounds on social media and, though brief, generated a lot of controversy for its content....

Summary Ask any anime fan what they’d imagine when they hear “ninja” and it’s likely going to beNaruto. In fact, the orange-clad protagonist of theNarutofranchise created quite an indelible mark in both anime and mainstream media. Aside from the meme-worthy “Naruto run” and the series' impressive storyline, fans also rememberNarutofor its slate of action-packed games. Moreover,Narutogameseventually grew alongside the franchise. For instance, some hitNarutotitles followed notable arcs when the series was ongoing....

In the latest oddly specific case of studies on horror films done bycompanies that have nothing to do with horror films, yet another cable and internet provider has now graced the world with its list of the most popular horror villain in each U.S. state. Why is a telecommunications company running this sort of investigation, andhow is it not the first? At this point, the only appropriate answer is “because 2020....

After a hugely successful first season, it’s safe to say thatThe Witcherseason 2 is one of Netflix’s most anticipated upcoming shows. Production onThe Witcherseason 2 is underway for a 2021 premiere, and now some more casting information has been announced. Along with the returning cast and characters from the first season,The Witcherseason 2 will include Yasen Atour as Coen, Agnes Bjorn as Vereena, Paul Bullion as Lambert,Kristofer Hivju as Nivellen, Thue Ersted Rasmussen as Eskel, Aisha Fabienee Ross as Lydia, and Mecia Simson as Francesca....