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Fans ofRainbow Six Siegewere shocked and saddened to learn of the passing of popularformer player and caster KiXSTArin October, tragically taken at only 24 in a car accident. The player had transitioned a successful career playing the game professionally into a casting career that saw the young Michael Stockley lend his voice to several ofSiege’s most prestigious events, including several Six Invitationals and three Pro League Finals. Now, Ubisoft has honored the legacy of the former player in the game that made him famous....

Summary WhilePokemonis renowned for its intense battles, it is equally celebrated forportraying deep bonds, not only between Pokemon Trainers and their Pokemon but also among the Pokemon themselves. With the launch ofPokemon Concierge,fans are excited to witness Pokemon engaging in activities beyond battles and enjoying moments of fun. Recently, the official Pokemon YouTube channel unveiled a heartwarming video depicting a blossoming friendshipbetween two adorable Pokemonacross four seasons. Fans have expressed almost universal admiration for the duo, but what about this unlikely pair have Pokemon trainers worldwide so happy?...

Summary The recently releasedDying Light 2andDead Island 2have been locked in a sort of rivalry ever since both titles launched, fostering a tense level of comparison between the two that has led to a lot of discussions within the industry. Whether intentional or not, both releases have been periodically one-upping each other via their post-launch updates and expansions, with it being clear that the race to be crowned the top zombie slasher of the past few years is still in full swing....

Amanda the Adventureris a horror indie game from developer DreadXP. The game is a spookyescape-room-like gamewith twists, turns, and a creepy story told through a collection of VHS tapes. During players' first playthrough, they will come across the Death Tape, a tape where Wooly and Amanda find a rotting sandwich, a rotting tree trunk, and even a rotting animal. At the end of the video, Amanda says she feels like she might also be rotting, and she asks the player whether or not everything rots....

Summary Since the franchise began in 2004, theMonster Hunterseries has released 17 games, withMonster Hunter Wildsjust around the corner marking the 18th. That number easily makesMonster Hunterone ofthe Capcom franchises with the most games. Impressively, Capcom has managed to keep the quality of the franchise pretty consistent, at least with the mainline titles. Compared to some publishers, Capcom has been fairly restrained when it comes to releasingMonster Hunterspin-offs.These days, only a small handful ofMonster Hunterspin-offs are still available to actually play, and many of them were only released in Japan....

Summary Every great hero needs an equally great villain. This is especially true in the Shonen series where the story is mostly about the force of good against the power of evil.Goku has Frieza,Naruto has Madara, Luffy has the World Government, andBleachhas one of the most charismatic and terrifying evil masterminds that ever grace this genre, the former Captain of the 5th Division in Gotei 13, Sousuke Aizen. There are enough articles praising and condemning Aizen on the internet....

The following contains spoilers for Episode 47 of Bungo Stray Dogs, now streaming onCrunchyroll. The new antagonists ofBungo Stray DogsSeason 4 have been the Military Police’s Hunting Dogs, a five-person team of augmented Gifted of which only four have been revealed in the anime. Or at least, until the newest episode, “In Lament of My Wingless Body,” where the final member revealed themselves in a stunning twist that manga readers have been aching to see adapted to animation....

Summary Cyberpunk 2077has skyrocketed in popularity followingthe Edgerunners anime seriesand its respective update. A ton of new content and fixes have been added to make the game a smoother gameplay experience, and overall, the feedback has been positive from the player base. Returning players now have access to a bunch of apartments scattered around Night City. Given the two places V already had access to, how do these new apartments compare in terms of looks and quality?...

The European Parliament has voted to encourage investment and support growth of professional talent in the Esports community and gaming industry as a whole. A long-term plan has been suggested to ensure thegrowth of the gaming and Esports industries, as well as to preserve “culturally significant” video games. An overwhelming majority of members in the European Parliament have expressed interest in going ahead with this European video game strategywith the intention of supporting everyone involved with Esports and gaming, including developers, Esports initiatives, and players themselves....

As any fans of Formula 1 will know, a driver’s teammate can be his best friend or his worst enemy. Offering a benchmark of performance by operating in equal machinery to the players, it can be a difficult balance finding a teammate who performs well but doesn’t outshine the main driver too much week-to-week.F1 23is no different, and players will have to keep a number of things in mind when choosing their first teammate, as well as when looking to sign a replacement....

Summary AFallout 4gamer is still meticulously crafting their settlements nearly a decade after the game’s release. The player created a bright and cheerful neighborhood that directly juxtaposes the post-apocalyptic landscape of the vast majority ofFallout 4. Like most modern Bethesda RPGs,Fallout 4features robust character and settlement-building mechanics. The developer’s latest RPG,Starfield,also features robust character and spaceship-building mechanics. Customization has long been expected in series likeFallout,Elder Scrolls, and now as ageneration-defining feature inStarfield....

The week seven quests forFortniteChapter 3 Season 3 are live, allowing players to earn plenty of experience towards leveling up their Battle Pass by completing a variety of challenges. This week’sFortnitequests involve breaking enemy shields, destroying structures with the unvaulted Baller, and throwing various consumables in a single match, among performing some equally challenging feats. One week seven quest involves stopping the loud party music at Rave Cave, and this guide will show players just how to do that....

Over the last six years,Fortnitehas continued to grow, both in terms of content and player count. And as that player count has grown,Fortnitehas been granted even more sway in the public consciousness, and more IPs have become willing to crossover with the beloved battle royale. WhileFortnite’s crossover potentialnow knows no bounds, with countless TV shows, movies, and even other video games lending their characters to the game, it wasn’t always this way, and Marvel was one of the first brands to seize the opportunity to mesh IPs....