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Summary In just the reveal trailer forHades 2alone, quite a few new characters were shown. Of course, there is Hecate and Dora,but the Technical Playtestalso revealed quite a few other new characters for players to fall in love with over the course of Melinoe’s adventure. Obviously, this Playtest doesn’t have every new character the game will have in it, as that would be showing too much, but there are a good handful of new characters that are revealed....

It’s been 22 years since the originalPokemon Snapreleased on the Nintendo 64, with many fans practically begging for a sequel during all that time. Many believed, at the time, thetechnology of the Wii or Wii Uwould have led to a sequel, but it never came to pass. As such, whenNew Pokemon Snapwas announced in the summer of 2020, it was a big deal. Now,New Pokemon Snapis out in the wild, and it remains a big deal....

Summary Overwatch 2is starting to recover after losing many fans from the original game’s era following its switch to a free-to-play format. Still, former and current players have a number of valid criticisms, though one simple move could helpOverwatch 2address two major fan complaints. WhenOverwatchfirst released in 2016, it amassed fans in record numbers. Revitalizing the hero shooter genre helped it become Blizzard’s most successful game, if only for a short time....

Summary Fans of thePokemonfranchise have never stopped creating their own custom Mega Pokemon since they were introduced, and now one talented and well-known fan artist has created three amazing new mega designs in anticipation of the upcomingPokemon Legends: Z-A.. The announcement of the next major installment of thePokemonseries in February has stirred up a staggering amount of excitement among the community. Mega Evolution has always been the fan-favorite “battle gimmick” of thePokemonworld, allowing players to temporarily evolve certain Pokemon beyond their last natural evolutionary stage....

Summary Pokemon Scarlet and Violetare unique games in the series because they are very different from the usual formula, and yet they managed to find common ground with past entries, enough to be familiar and nostalgia-inducing for longtime fans. This is achieved by retaining the most important classic formula features that made the franchise what it is and shattering some of them, such as making Professors not central to giving players their starter and Pokedex, and also the final antagonists of the game....

Max Raid Battles were a popular addition toPokemon SwordandShield. While quite a few are already inPokemon SwordandShieldfor players to tackle, a brand new one is headed to the game in celebration of World Penguin Day. Max Raid Battles allow four trainers to team up and go through some of the most difficult and fun encounters inPokemon SwordandShieldand gives them a chance at collecting some of the rarest Pokemon in the game....

Although the bulk of thePokemonanime focuses onAshovercoming his own flaws as a trainer and gaining new strength and allies, he is also constantly accosted by villains in his journeys, some more memorable than others. While some of these villains are based on their video game counterparts, others are created just for the series and only appear a handful of times in Ash’s adventures. Related:10 Super Weird Pokemon Fan Games That Are Worth Checking Out...

Horizon: Zero Dawnwasported to PC a few days ago through Steamand the Epic Games Store. After being PlayStation-exclusive for years, the game is now hugely popular on PC, although it’s quickly become apparent that the game is very buggy. One Reddit user looked through the game’s dump files and has a theory as to whyHorizon: Zero Dawncrashes so much on PC. An anonymous Redditor who claims to be a programmer posted on r/horizon that the PC port ofHorizon: Zero Dawnlooks a lot like a debug build....

On November 11, Rockstar Games will once again be re-releasingGrand Theft Auto 5and its online component,Grand Theft Auto Online, which first launched in 2013. Rockstar Games has done a great job of extendingGrand Theft Auto 5’s lifespan, first by porting it to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One with some big enhancements, then by doubling down onGTA Onlineand supporting it with an endless stream of new content. While some fans may rather see Rockstar focus onGrand Theft Auto 6instead of re-releasingGTA 5again, there’s no denying that the game will benefit from being ported to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X....

ThePS5launch was nothing if not tumultuous, as many fans are still struggling to get their hands one one. Because of this, it may feel as though there were only a handful of PS5s shipped out for sale during 2020, but in reality the console is selling incredibly well. Sony recently revealed that thePS5 console sold 4.5 million units in 2020 alone, but keep in mind that it only launched on November 12th....

Deep Space Nineis easily one of better entries in theStar Trekfranchise. It turns many of the series' utopian staples on their heads, yet it maintains the sophisticated and thoughtful writing. This, of course, leads to many complex characters across the board. While main and recurring players certainly benefit from serialized storytelling, the guest stars are nothing to sneeze at. RELATED:Star Trek: Best Characters Fans Forgot About In fact, several one-off characters that leave a lasting impression....

While it doesn’t come with its own skill, an important aspect ofStardew Valleyis learningevery crafting and cooking recipe in the game, and then using these recipes once each. Doing so will help complete the Perfection Tracker, even if you haven’t reached Qi’s Walnut Room yet. However, if you want to cook every recipe inStardew Valley, you first have to learn every recipe. This is a challenge in itself, since these recipes aren’t all sitting around in the same places....

Although the franchise name is well recognized as one of gaming’s early heavy hitters,Ninja Gaidenhas been dormant for some time. Now, with theupcoming release of theNinja Gaiden Master Collection, the future of the series is wondered about once more. TheMaster Collectiongathers together three 3DNinja Gaidentitles, all three of which are known for both their stylish combat and hellish difficulty. At the center of these games is Ryu Hayabusa, the star of the show since the days of the NES....