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Summary Even with controllers gaining popularity, mice and keyboards remain the weapons of choice for competitive gamers playing MOBA and FPS titles. Althoughcontrollersallow gamers to relax on their couches, the top esports players rely on thebest gaming micefor the most accurate movements and clicks. The stakes are also higher than ever, with millions of dollars awarded to the winners ofCounter-Strike 2,DOTA 2, andValoranttournaments each year. With so much money and prestige on the line, an average gamer might think that esports stars use custom mice that are unavailable to the public....

Some PlayStation exclusive games such asHorizon Zero DawnandDeath Strandinghave been released on PC, and more exclusives are set to arrive on PC in the coming year. The new trend of exclusives coming to PC has some PlayStation fans feeling cheated, since Sony’s lineup of exclusives is one of the things that sets PlayStation apart from other platforms, but it could actually prove to be a very beneficial thing for the future of gaming....

A creative gamer playingThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomcame up with a clever way to cook food using a dragon as a heat source.Tears of the Kingdomexpanded on the open-world formula established with its predecessorThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildby giving players the freedom to approach any given situation, be it combat or a puzzle, however they chose. Tears of the Kingdomis a game filled with a variety of gameplay mechanics and systems, making it as close to an immersive sim, likePreyor theDishonoredgames, as the series has ever been before....

RPGs (role-playing games) today involve completing quests and building a fictional character in a fictional setting. It’s a blanket statement, but RPGs haven’t changed much in recent years. Taking place in the fictional country of Albion,Fable4is anupcoming action RPG. RELATED:Fable Reboot: 10 Important Questions We Have After The Xbox Showcase Fable 4needs to innovate for it to stand out in a saturated RPG market. The previousFablegames are renowned for their relatable stories and unique settings....

AttackonTitanis among the most popular shonen anime of all time. The series by Hajime Isayama has garnered many plaudits over the years, which is mainly due to the incredible story and interesting characters. RELATED:Attack On Titan: Anime Heroes Who Can Stop The Rumbling On Their Own It is one of the few anime that does not hold back when it comes to killing characters.Attack on Titanis responsible for many heartbreaks because there is simply a huge number of characters that have died in the series....

Nintendo’s Indie World event has wrapped, offering a satisfying look at some high quality upcoming indie games slated for release in 2021 and 2022, includingEastwardandShovel Knight: Pocket Dungeon. While many fans were desperately waiting for news ofHollow Knight: Silksong, another highly anticipated indie metroidvania sequel expected to be shown wasAxiom Verge 2.Well,Axiom Vergefans were treated to some excellent news, as the highly anticipated sequel to the 2015 breakout metroidvania from developer Thomas Happ Games is releasing later today....

Rare’s upcoming return to theBattletoadsfranchise is looking to bring the style of the original game, with its legendary difficulty back with a brand new title. Looking at that difficulty as a challenge for players to overcome, Rare has released the achievements list for whenBattletoadslaunches on Xbox One and PC, detailing a number of challenges that players can complete. This achievement list has been released alongside a statement from Rare Lead Designer Paul Collins, who elaborates on the development process and goals of the newBattletoadstitle....

Summary It wasn’t just thestellar writing and impressive animationthat prompted a second season ofBlue Eye Samurai.The last episode ended on a cliffhanger, and fans are anxious to find out the answers to some pressing questions that still linger amid the falling ash and burning timber that ended the story. Some questions are more pressing and obvious because they’re directly related to the main plot, which is focused on Mizu’s quest for revenge....

Summary Call of Dutyhas had a rather bizarre history with crossovers in the last few years. While the franchise has dabbled with crossovers long beforeCall of Duty: Warzone, it was the battle royale’s debut that really ushered in a new age of pop-culture collaborations for the series, though it began with some rather odd partnerships, bringing skins based on decades-old series likeDie HardandDonnie Darko. But as time has gone on,Call of Dutyhas shifted its collaborations to be a bit more relevant to the modern age of entertainment....

During the Netflix Geeked event, the company showcased a very brief tease at its new series,Castlevania: Nocturne. The show starsRondo of Bloodposter boy Richter Belmont in a slightly different anime art style than the one his ancestor carried off to great success. TheCastlevaniaseries ended on a high note, while at the same time leaving the doors open for continuation thanks to Trevor Belmont and Sypha Belnades welcoming their son Simon to the anime’s world....

Until very recently, any property advertising itself as a video game adaptation faced a massive uphill battle and the overwhelming expectation of the worst-case scenario. Currently, video game movies and shows have the tiniest amount of goodwill to squander, but the well-known name they choose still affects their cultural perception. One of the most common complaints leviedagainst pop-culture adaptationsis that the work feels like an unrelated script with the marketable IP’s name attached....

SinceDigimon Survivewas first announced in 2018, the newest game based on the popular monster-taming franchise has seen plenty of rough patches throughout its development. The game has seen numerous delays over the past few years and has changed hands multiple times, most recently toRune Factory 5developer Hyde. However, the most recent shift seems to have been a positive change for the long-delayed game. With just over a month until the game’s scheduled release date, Bandai Namco has released a new trailer forDigimon Survive....

The upcomingDisney Dreamlight ValleyDreamSnaps Update will add photography contests, and the first challenge has already been teased.Disney Dreamlight Valleywill go free-to-play soon, which means that money will be generated mostly through microtransactions in the future. The in-game currency is called Moonstones, and they can be used to purchase a wide variety of in-game items and packs. Since the game is still in early access, some fans believe that it wasn’t the right move to addmicrotransactions beforeDisney Dreamlight Valley’s full launch....