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World of Warcraft: Shadowlandsis the upcoming expansion for the long-running fantasy MMORPG, and Blizzard is releasing a series of animated tie-ins to the game, calledShadowlands Afterlives,in the run up to the expansion’s launch. The first installment,Shadowlands Afterlives: Bastion, aired today at Gamescom 2020, leading many fans to ask who the characters involved were and how they will tie intoWorld of Warcraft: Shadowlands. RELATED:World of Warcraft: Everything We Know About The Shadowlands Pre-Patch Uther the Lightbringer Uther the Lightbringeris one of the most important characters in theWarcraftseries....

There have been several teases, hints, and speculations going around regardingXbox’s 2021 lineup of games. WithMicrosoft’s Bethesda acquisition now seemingly finalized, fans are waiting with bated breath for any announcements. Though Microsoft has yet to officially confirm anything, a new mention from Xbox’s Jason Ronald might have just given way, what is shaping up to be a big year for Xbox. Ronald, who is Xbox’s director of program management, was a guest on this week’s Iron Lords Podcast where he talked about the state ofXboxSeries X/S....

The developers behindBiomutantspent years creating this title, as do many developers that create the games players know and love. Throughout this development process, developers don’t just createlinear paths. A lot of the details the developers place in the game require a bit more effort to find. RELATED:Biomutant: Best Builds For Ranged Combat It may be unfortunate that these secrets escape many players, but it is also very rewarding for those who take the time to explore....

There are a lot of factors that go into declaring the best games of all time – great gameplay, great narratives, and great characters are all important things to consider. But the story-based games that truly leave an impact are the ones that havebelievable and terrifying villains. RELATED:10 RPG Villains That Are Harder Than They Look Sci-Fi as a genre allows for infinite storytelling motifs. It’s all-encompassing, galactic even, which allows for some incredibly well-developed villain motivations and personas too....

Johnny Knoxville is aman of many talents. The charismatic star has been in Hollywood for over 20 years at this point, and his name has only gained recognition since his debut. While perhaps best known as the frontman of the Jackass crew. Having starred in four theatrical films, a television series, multiple video games, and a theatrically releasedBad Grandpaspinoff film, he’s certainly not skimped on the raucous content that theJackassbrand promises....

Summary Call of DutyZombiesmaps have offered no shortage of interesting settings. While the Aether storyline started things off in a simple WW2 bunker before thrusting players into an asylum, swamp, and factory, bolder locations started to become the norm. The Nazi-controlled theater fromthe originalBlack Opswas quickly outdone in this regard by the Pentagon, the mythical Shangri-La, and the moon. Things only got crazier from there, as players fought the undead in an underground old west town, a medieval castle, and a version of Stalingrad overrun by dragons....

Before Naughty Dog took a chance with bigger, more expensive intellectual properties likeUnchartedandThe Last of Us, the studio worked onJak and Daxter.Using what they learned fromCrash Bandicoot, the developers implemented strong platforming into a story-driven open world. The first game,Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy, leaned more on gameplay than its story, butJak 2andJak 3took things to a whole new level. Because of the popularity of games likeGrand Theft Auto 3at the time, bothJak 2andJak 3included open-world elements like driving, side missions, gunplay, and a talking lead protagonist....

Rovio announces it will soon delistRovio Classics: Angry Birdsfrom some storefronts. An exact remake of the 2009 puzzle game, it’s the only version ofdeveloper Rovio Entertainments’ originalAngry Birdsgame currently available on Android and iOS. Finnish developer Rovio Entertainment releasedAngry Birdson iOS in 2009. Initially containing three chapters of 21 levels each, Rovio released new content through a series of free updates over the following years.Angry Birdslaunched on Android in 2010 and was later ported to other platforms....

While the upcoming Siege of Paris DLC is only a couple days away,Assassin’s Creed Valhalla’s first major DLC still has a lot of ground for players to cover. Many may have beaten the main story of Wrath of the Druids and moved on, but it seems they may have missed a few Easter eggs. There were a few clear nods to games likeAC Origins, AC Odyssey, andAC Chronicles: Russiain WotD, but the best thus far discovered forAC Roguewas a nod toward The Morrigan (Shay’s ship)....

Since launch, one of the most controversial weapons inCall of Duty: Warzonehas been its rocket launcher. ManyCall of Duty: Warzoneplayers have complained about just how powerful the RPGs are in the game, especially when it comes to destroying vehicles. Infinity Ward had intended on nerfing the RPGs in response, but it seems as though one of the recent updates toWarzoneactually buffed them instead. This is according to research done by TheXclusiveAce, who determined that Infinity Ward secretly buffed theWarzoneRPGin a recent update....

The upcoming tropical life farming gameSpirit of the Islandwill arrive on consoles this coming year. Previously, those who wished to experience the island paradise sim were limited toPC only. The game was expected to be released on consoles eventually, but it was unknown when fans could expect it to arrive. Spirit of the Islandtakes the player on a coming-of-age journey as they complete tasks and bring a once-popular tourist destination back to life....

ForCrusader Kings 3fans excited about experiencing history, a new mod can help bridge the gap between different time periods. Paradox Interactive has given fans a lot of flexibility to shape the game withCrusader Kings 3mods, with a variety that allows players to do things like rearrange menu layouts, interact with Native Americans, and even become a vampire king to start a playthrough with supernatural powers. One interesting mod allows players to convert their save file from thebeginning ofCrusader Kings 3over toEuropa Universalis 4,another series developed by Paradox Interactive....

Summary Cyberpunk 2077players have started a conversation about what could be a surprising plot hole in the RPG’s key Heist mission. It may have been years sinceCyberpunk 2077first launched, but sometimes new ideas can crop up during replays. That’s exactly what happened whenCyberpunk 2077players revisited the Heist mission, in which Yorinobu Arasaka’s actions trigger what becomes the core conflict of the story afterward.Cyberpunk 2077players can’t help but ask if that conflict could have been easily avoided, however....