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When a series runs as long asStar Wars, things tend to change. From simple name retcons to full-on character evolutions over time, those changes are often necessary to either explain certain discrepancies or to keep things fresh in a world where a small, yet loud group of fans tend to react poorly to anything different. The Book of Boba Fettcovers both of those bases in a way. On one hand, it’s been drawing some criticism from some of the more rigid fans who aren’t particularly satisfied with the titular character’s apparent personality change since his last chronologicalappearance inStar Wars: Return of the Jedi....

ASkyrimpriest sends thugs after the Dragonborn, attacking the player at their wedding.The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrimfeatures extensive gameplay systemsthat allow users to fully customize their playthrough, including the ability to buy a house and get married. Players can choose to marry one of the manyromanceable NPCs inThe Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim, but users are first required to locate the Amulet of Mara item to get married. Gamers should note that they need to finish the personal quest of this NPC before they can start the wedding celebrations....

Video games in the 1990s were full of evolving at a fast rate, as new genres, platforms, and technologies emerged. One of the game developers that led the way in this decade wasElectronic Arts (EA), which created and published some of the most acclaimedand successful games of the ’90s, covering a wide range of genres, such as sports, simulation, strategy, action, and role-playing. But which of these games was the best, in the eyes of the critics, each year?...

As anime shows progress from season to season, there are often dramatic changes in characters. Sometimes shows shuffle between studios, sometimes actors change,and sometimes a new arcsimply brings about major obstacles and growth for a given character. In the case ofThe Devil is a Part-Timer!a nearly nine-year gap between seasons can likely be the cause of the vast majority of changes that have been seen between the two seasons. However, unlike many of the other characters, Sadao Mao has stayed fairly true to the original vision, although he is perhaps less apologetic about it....

Quick Links The First Descendantoffers players a dynamic solo and co-op experience. Whether you are playing with friends or not, you will have to grind quite a bit tounlock new Descendantsor gear. Luckily, the game has several unique items that will help you grind faster — namely, Boosters. Boosters can increase resource acquisition by 30% on your account, along with providing this bonus for quite a long time. This can make a huge difference when working to unlock rare characters or gear, but acquiring Boosters inThe First Descendantcan be quite tricky....

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildis fondly remembered by many Nintendo fans as one of the best open-world games to be produced by the company in recent memory. Giving players almost complete freedom in how they want to tackle the story and setting ofBreath of the Wild, the game gave players an experience they wouldn’t soon forget. However, something that a lot of fans believe could’ve enhanced the game is the ability to play it with friends....

Whether it’s a grim supernatural ritual or technology beyond the imagination of modern mankind, there’s always a questionably ethical, debatably insane visionary ready to light the fuse. In science fiction, the go-to villain isn’t a perfect killing machine, a race of hostile aliens, or a natural apocalypse. It’s just one smart person willing to go the extra mile. The first science fiction story, pioneering the genre as we know it today, was Mary Shelley’sFrankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus....

When it comes to choosing the rightPokemonfor one’s team, there are many things to consider. In Gen 3, another extremely important aspect was thrown into the mix. TheRuby, Sapphire, & Emeraldgames introduced Abilities, a mechanic that provides passive effects toPokemoneither in battle, in the overworld, or both. RELATED:Pokemon: Most Useless Abilities Selecting the right Pokemon with the right Ability can make all the difference in building a strong and effective team....

As usual with every new Marvel movie that comes out,Thor: Love and Thunder’sopening weekend saw Taika Waititi’s second go at theMCUlead the box office with the added good news that Thor Odinson’s fourth movie is now the superhero’s best performer with a massive box office haul to boast. Early screenings forLove and Thunderstarted as early as Wednesday in some parts of the world, while in the United States the film collected a hefty $29m in Thursday previews, already signaling a healthy premiere, at least from a commercial standpoint....

For any video game studio, big or small, theUnreal Enginecan easily be considered one of the most powerful development tools on the current market. WithUnreal Engine 5 having been launched recently, it has the potential to usher in the next era of video game creation, particularly in terms of visuals. As well as some AAA titles being made in the ubiquitous engine, there are also a number of independent projects, and an example has been shown off which really demonstrates the might of UE5....

Pokemon Brilliant DiamondandShining Pearlwere released for the Nintendo Switch just last Friday. Players have begun toshare some of thePokemongames' bugs and quirks, especially those regarding the Pokemon following them in the overworld. Allowing a Pokemon to follow their trainer is a popular feature among fans of the series, and one that made a return inBrilliant DiamondandShining Pearl. Unlike in previous games, however, these walking Pokemon can be moved around by NPCs, leading to some hilarious results....

There are a lot of good ideas thatGrand Theft Auto 6could pick up by taking inspiration from one ofGrand Theft Auto Online’s mission types. Considering how much content is inGTA Online, it feels inevitable that at least some aspects from it will be recycled intoGrand Theft Auto 6. Some of the best ideas came in the form of the game’s various missions, which have only grown as more expansions have come out for the game....

This is set to be an exciting year for theLike a Dragonfranchise. If all goes to plan, Ryu Ga Gotoku’s popular series - formerly known asYakuza- should release two new spin-off games:Like a Dragon: Ishin!, andLike a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name.Fans are also hopeful that more details emerge regarding the next mainline entry in the series,Like a Dragon 8, which has a tentative release date of 2024....