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The sixth generation of consoles was defined by its vast catalog of experimental, over-the-top IPs that prioritized gameplay with a very straightforward approach to design. Partially designed that way due to budget and technical constraints, it can be hard to find this style of game these days.Gungrave G.O.R.E., developed by Iggymob, feels like a return to the simplicity and absurdity of thosePS2-era gamesfrom 20 years ago, featuring insane, over-the-top gameplay sequences and a simple, no-nonsense design philosophy that gets players focused squarely on the action....

A lot of the finer details regardingHalo Infinitewere recently revealed during the Xbox showcase event. New information regarding the story campaign, gameplay, and multiplayer ofHalo Infinitewas shown off for fans to see. However, one detail that may have slipped through the cracks is thatHalo Infinitewill include a mode intended to help newer players. Since the release ofHalo: Combat Evolvedon the original Xbox, multiplayer has been an integral part of theHaloseries. To this day, there are players that are extremely experienced with the ins and outs ofHalo’smultiplayer, which can make newcomers to the series hesitant to jump head first into the multiplayer....

Halo Infiniteofficially launches in just a few days, but its multiplayer beta was released on November 15 following a live stream that celebrated 20 years of Xbox. Since then, players have been using social media and theHalosubreddit to voice their complaintsregarding the current state ofHalo Infinite. Most of the complaints have been directed towards the overpriced cosmetics and the way players progress through the Battle Pass. In addition, in-game challenges are designed around performing specific tasks in different modes, resulting in a situation where team members are focusing only on the challenge and are completely ignoring their performance....

TheHalofranchise has been captivating gamers for the last two decades, gaining a large fanbase and even larger pool of lore to draw from. While the games might cover some of the biggest cinematic moments so far, the expanded universe of novels, comics, and TV shows released sinceHalo: Combat Evolvedprovide a much larger look into the canon. The most recent novel,Halo: Shadows of Reach, has fans wondering if there are a few hints between the lines that suggest some new details aboutHalo Infinite’s story....

Summary Hogwarts Legacy 2has drummed up a lot of expectations for many aspects of its storylines and gameplay, and interactive paintings are but one of the underrated features it could iterate on. The grand castle is lively, full to the brim with magic, and easily the hallmark of the game. Yet, despite the many secret rooms, moving staircases, and hidden puzzles the school harbors,Hogwarts Legacyarguably missed its mark with paintings....

WithHorizon Forbidden Westwell and truly into development, players have been wondering what new dangers are in store for Aloy in the sequel. Guerrilla Games plans to expand the roster of machines in the next installment and has slowly been teasing the new creatures to the public. The originalHorizon Zero Dawnwas made famous for its apocalyptic future in which dinosaur and animal-like machines roam the Earth. TheHorizon Forbidden Westreveal trailer from the PS5 Future of Gaming event showed a number of familiar and new machines thatAloy will be facing in the upcoming sequel....

Support forSuper Smash Bros. Ultimatemight have come to an end, but crossover platform fighters live on through the power of licensing. The animation world has been especially enthusiastic about the genre’s potential. BothNickelodeon All-Star Brawland Warner Bros.’MultiVersusrepresent a potential ongoing threadinSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate’s wake, but what is strange is the lack ofDisneyin the scene. Considering how many franchises the Walt Disney Company has acquired over the past decade, and how impactful Disney is on animation in general, it comes as a shocker....

Quick Links Nowadays, video games are known for having multiple endings; whether it’s just a few minor changes that happen or there are massive changes in the ending, players usually get a few endings based on the choices they make in the game. However,Far Cry 6is a pretty linear game without a ton of choices, so there aren’t a lot of variations when it comes to endings. However, like everyFar Crygame sinceFar Cry 4,the game has a secret endingand a regular ending....

Many argue thatAnime Japan is the “Anime Expo"of Japan, in the sense that it’s where everyone in the industry makes appearances and is the hub for cosplayers to get their names out there. But while it is a very large convention, there are many stark differences that set it apart from other cons worldwide. At Tokyo Big Site, Anime Japan was held from March 25-26 for general attendees, and March 27-28 for industry professionals....

Summary A major update for bothXbox Series X/Sand Xbox One consoles is starting to roll out today. The Home user interface forXboxconsoles has been overhauled in the past 8 months, after the team at Microsoft first showed its plans to Xbox Insiders. The new version of the Home UI takes into consideration feedback from Xbox users that wanted more customization and faster navigation. The update won’t be available to all Xbox console users immediately but will roll out day by day to subsets of the Xbox console community....

Back in 2010, fans of the youngMarvel Cinematic Universe(MCU) were treated with the introduction of Natasha Romanoff, aka Black Widow, when she burst onto the screen inIron Man 2. It has been more than ten years, and finally, fans of this essential MCU character will get to see Black Widow in her own feature film. RELATED:Black Widow’s 10 Best Outfits & Looks Ranked Over the years, Scarlett Johansson has given viewers dozens of reasons to fall in love with this super-spy turned heroine, from her endearing performance to the countless times she took enemies down with acrobatic ferocity....

Monster Hunter Riseis filled with things for players to do. From tracking down andharvesting rare resourcesto fighting massive monsters, the game plays out over a variety of different quests. The main type of quests are called Village quests, and these will progress the campaign, moving the player through important story beats about life in Kamura Village. Players are wondering if these quests can be completed in multiplayer mode, and the answer is no....

Summary As the game’s September release draws ever closer,Mortal Kombat 1continues to look more impressive with each new glimpse shown by developer NetherRealm. As one of the fighting genre’s oldest and most popular franchises,Mortal Kombathas introduced some incredibly memorable charactersover the years. Names such as Johnny Cage and Raiden have penetrated into broader pop culture and contributed to the series' lasting success. The upcoming series reboot aims to paint many of these characters in a completely different light, and a recent trailer has shown off the amphibious shape-shifter Reptile’s brand-new look and move set....