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Netflix’sStranger Thingshas proven to be one of the streaming giant’s top shows, becoming a cultural phenomenon in its own right. The incredible popularity ofStranger Thingshas seen it cross over into other mediums, with characters and locations from the show featured inasymmetric multiplayer horror gameDead by Daylight. Unfortunately,Stranger Thingswill soon be making its exit fromDead by Daylightentirely. This was confirmed by Behaviour Interactive, who explained that theStranger Thingsmap, Hawkins National Laboratory, will be removed fromDead by Daylightstarting November 17....

Metroidfans have been putting up with a lot of long waits for the past decade.Metroid Primefans specifically have been waiting for a few years, asMetroid Prime 4has gone without updates for nearly 2 years.In between that game’s announcement and the upcomingMetroid Dread, some dedicated fans of thePrimeseries released a 2D re-imagining of the original GameCube game. Much like other fan projects that use the Nintendo IP, though, it has been forced to shut down any further development....

Square Enix’s flagship series has been on an uptick over the past few years, thanks in part to the success of titles likeFinalFantasy 15andFinal Fantasy 7 Remake. However, if the long-running developer wants to keep fan appreciation for thestoriedFinal Fantasyserieshigh, thenFinal Fantasy 16may need avoid attempting to ride modern success and look back at the series' roots. This wouldn’t be the first time thatFinal Fantasyhas looked back at earlier entries in the series in order to reach back for success by keeping to the core themes and mechanics that made the series what it is in the first place....

Two former Blizzarddevelopers famous for their work on theDiabloseries have formed a new game studio calledGas Giant Games. Though the new game studio has not announced its flagship project yet, it is staffed by veterans fromBlizzard, BioWare, Epic Games, and more.Gas Giant Games is a new studio founded by Jay Wilson and Julian Love. Wilson was thecontroversial lead designer and later game director ofDiablo 3who also worked onWorld of WarcraftandOverwatchbefore leaving Blizzard in 2016....

Summary The upcomingForza Motorsportreboot just had its file size revealed, and it’s slated to be a whopping 132 gigabytes, at least on the Series X. Combine thiswithForza Motorsport’s visual performance, and this is looking to be a game that really pushes the current-gen Xbox consoles. Although it’s primed to be the eighth mainline entry in theForza Motorsportseries of sim racing titles, this upcoming installment is actually intended to be a reboot....

A newGenshin Impactleak reveals that the Pyro user Hu Tao might finally get a re-run in one of the upcoming updates. Developer HoYoverse has introduced a pattern of placing two or three banner re-runs in the same update. Even the incredibly famous Dendro Archon Nahida is paired with a re-run featuring the Pyro bow user Yoimiya.Genshin Impact’s Banner re-runs allow players to acquire older characters they might have missed in the past....

Usually, a quest inGenshin Impactcan easily be noticed as players will find a blue exclamation mark on their map. However, some quests are hidden and won’t be triggered until people do a specific action. For example, theWhere Are The Fierce Creatures?Quest inGenshin Impactcan only be started by talking to a certain hunter from Fontaine. The Pricequest is also somewhat similar, where people will find themselves climbing a building for no reason just to experience the mission....

As hardware technology develops, the potential for accuracy in simulation titles becomes increasingly apparent. The stunning visuals and increased frame rates that are available to players with modern PC advancements, as well as the power of new consoles allows for more authenticity.Racing games have been some of the first to try and emulate the real-world feelingin the virtual sphere.Gran Turismo 7was recently the subject of a State of Play deep dive and, much like its genre contemporaries, the game looks to be a visual marvel....

A real-life high-speed police chase involving a stolen ambulance has resulted in Rockstar’sGrand Theft Auto 6to begin trending on Twitter. Around 9:20 p.m. in northeast Philadelphia, police reported that a man shot in the leg had hopped into the Philadelphia Fire Department ambulance that had arrived to assist him. The man took off down Roosevelt Boulevard and led police on a chase that lasted nearly an hour and a half. The unreal situation, which was broadcast live on television by numerous networks, caused the termsGTA 6andBully 2to surge in popularity on Twitter....

Invitingcritically acclaimed rappersonto an official livestream to playGrand Theft Auto Onlinemight seem like a promising PR move, but sometimes it turns out to not be the best idea, as Rockstar Games found out to their dismay on February 1. The video game publisher invited American rappers Danny Brown and JPEGMAFIA onto its official Twitch channel to play a bit ofGrand Theft Auto Online’snew Diamond Casino Heist, which was released in December 2019....

Summary Halo Infinitehas brought back several classic game types and features throughout its numerous updates and lifespan over the years, including split screen multiplayer. However, there’s one element inHalo Infinitethat’s still missing but could possibly return: split screen campaign co-op. Halo’s Couch Co-op Lineage Ever since 2001’sHalo: Combat Evolved,split screen co-op has been an integral part of theHaloexperience. Gamers were able to play with up to one other player inCE’scampaign, while four players in total could play split-screen multiplayer....

Unpackingwas developed by Witch Beam and recently released on PC, PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One while also launching on Microsoft’s Game Pass subscription service. As the name suggests, the game tasks players with the often-menial task of moving house. RELATED:Hidden Secrets Many Still Haven’t Found In Red Dead Redemption 2 A game centered around moving house multiple times may seem like the least appealing pass-time in the world, thoughUnpackinghas proved many people wrong with itsenjoyably relaxing gameplayand surprisingly emotional story....

There are plenty of side quests inHogwarts Legacy, most of which take place in and around Hogwarts. Several of these side quests become available after players have returned to the castle followingtheir first visit to Hogsmeade, including one called “Cache in the Castle.” This takes the form of a treasure hunt, with players simply needing to follow a few clues in order to find a hidden chest. RELATED:Hogwarts Legacy: What’s the Max Level?...