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Making a prequel to the acclaimedRed Dead Redemptionwas understandable given the game was largely about making up for past failings. However, it was also a tall order. Following one of the most revered open world games of all time (as well as a compelling western) comes with a heap of high expectations. RELATED:Movies To Watch If You Love Red Dead Redemption Against all odds, Rockstar delivered.Red Dead Redemption 2not only gives players a tremendously enrapturing western world to lose themselves in, but it’s a deeply personal tale that actually proves more engrossing and affecting than its predecessor....

Summary A reliable insider has shared some interesting details and concept art for an unannouncedPlayStation Studiosaction-adventure game. It’s currently unknown whichPlayStationfirst-party team is handling this project, but if the alleged information is correct, it could be from one of the brand’s most decorated studios. Although the PlayStation 5 generation is about to enter its latter half, Sony has remained unusually tight-lipped about its first-party release roadmap for the remainder of the console’s lifecycle....

Squid Gametook the world by storm when it premiered onNetflixlast year. The Korean dystopian drama became an instant hit, and went on to become the streaming service’s biggest series launch. It wasn’t surprising when creator Hwang Dong-Hyuk announced plans for a second season, and it seemed necessary to do so because Season 1 left many fan questions unanswered. Theextremely popular Netflix seriesnarrates the story of 456 debt-ridden contestants who participate in multiple children’s games on a remote island....

The 2005 version ofStar Wars: Battlefront 2,developed by Pandemic Studios, recently received a patch a stunning fifteen years after the game released. However, while this is thefirst patch forBattlefront 2in years, it came with a number of issues that seem to have broken the game in a few ways, leading to the update quickly being pulled. According to Lucasfilms Games,Star Wars: Battlefront 2’spublisher, this removal has come after reviewing feedback from fans that resulted from players running into new issues brought on by the patch....

Throughout ther appearances in theStar Warsfranchise. Ahsoka demonstrates many rare Force abilities. Among them is psychometry, which has been used by another powerful wielder of the Force: Yoda. Psychometry is the Force-related ability to perceive an event in time through the impression left behind in a space or on an object. In other words, when presented with an item, a psychometry user can learn about its history. Ahsoka’s numerous uses of the technique proves she is adept at it....

The Great Ace Attorney Chroniclesis a collection of two games that were originally released on the Nintendo 3DS in Japan only. TheAce Attorneyseries is notorious for its quirky characters and over-the-top courtroom drama. With lengthy investigation phases and meticulous courtroom puzzle-solving, a single case or episode inAce Attorneycan span several hours of playtime. Which begs the question:how long isThe Great Ace Attorney Chronicles? The two games that make upThe Great Ace Attorney Chroniclesnever made their way to the west upon their original 3DS releases....

Netflix has been receiving pushback for its creative decisions from all sides, and every success seems to be a new minefield for the once-powerful streaming service. WithThe Sandman, a new extremely popular comic book adaptation hanging in the balance, Netflix’s analytics have been called into question by fans and critics. The Sandmanwas long consideredunfilmable, but the recently released adaptation has been almost universally beloved by longtime fans and newcomers. Its first season received rave reviews and prompted immediate calls for more....

Black Mirroris a British science-fiction anthology television series created by English writer Charlie Brooker and his co-showrunner Annabel Jones. Premiering in 2011, each episode explores a different story about technology in the near future, often within a dystopian context. The stories are usually dark and/or satirical in tone. There are currently 22 episodes ofBlack Mirror,along with an interactive film entitledBandersnatch. Between the five seasons, film, and Christmas special, many well-known celebrities have taken part inBlack Mirrorepisodes over the years....

Horror films contain both some of the most groundbreaking examples of experimental storytelling and the most creatively bankrupt ripoffs in modern cinema. For every masterful work of suspense, there are a thousand riffs on the same idea that are buried by each other before attaining any notoriety. The Lazarus Effectwas directed by David Gelb, who was then and is now best known for documentaries. His most beloved work is the heartwarming 2011 pieceJiro Dreams of Sushi, followed swiftly by the 2015 seriesChef’s Table....

The newly launched streaming platform Kick, which aims to rival established platforms likeTwitch, has announced the introduction of a new clip feature. In recent years, Twitch has dominated the streaming platform industry, but that hasn’t deterred several challengers from attempting to dethrone it. Despite numerous attempts by competitors, Twitch, owned by Amazon, has maintained its position as the undisputed king. However,Kick has emerged as a new competitor offering streamers greater freedomto stream diverse content....

Asmongold, a Twitch streamer who initially found fame throughWorld of Warcraft, has rarely been apologetic about his stances on video games, as well as the industry at large. While his views and opinions may have changed over the years – perhaps most notablyAsmongold’s take onFinal Fantasy 14– there has been one constant, immutable stance throughout it all: disdain for loot boxes and microtransactions. Loot boxes have long been a major point of contention in the gaming community....

As a Viking survival game,Valheimdrops players into a hostile world full of dangerous creatures. Building up a supply of good armor and weapons is therefore crucial to survival. With the new Hearth and Home update toValheim, players have gained access to a new shield that can help players through the Swamp Biome and beyond. RELATED:Valheim Hearth and Home Update is Adding New Ingredients to the Game The Iron Buckler is similar to the game’s Bronze Buckler, but acts as a step up from that shield....

HBOhas revealed the first trailer for the upcoming limited seriesWe Own This City. Created by David Simon and George Pelecanos, and based on the book by Baltimore Sun reporter Justin Fenton,We Own This Cityis a six-hour limited series chronicling the rise and fall of the Baltimore Police Department’s Gun Trace Task Force. The trailer forHBO’sWe Own This Cityopens on an ominous image ofactor Jon Bernthal, who plays Sgt. Wayne Jenkins, spinning his baton as he walks the streets of Baltimore....