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The quality and dedication going into modern video game adaptations is finally demonstrative of what fans have always wanted.The Last of Us’ HBO show had many divisive momentsthat pulled away from the original game, but its budget, overall faithfulness, and attention to detail has shown that proper adaptations are possible with the right people behind them. One huge reason why it excelled is likely because Neil Druckmann was working to honor the game in many ways....

Nintendo’sFire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopesis one of the more surprising game announcements for this year. It is a follow-up to the firstFire Emblem Warriorsgame, although set in the universe of 2019’sFire Emblem: Three Houses,unlike its predecessor. Instead of a retelling however, it will take place in an alternate timeline where previous player character Byleth doesn’t become a teacher at the monastery, staying as a mercenary. The house leaders Edelgard, Dimitri, and Claude embark on a new adventure that iscompletely separate from what players saw inThree Houses....

It’s 2021 and Nintendo is still makingGame & Watchsystems. Last year, the company unveiled a limited-editionGame & Watchhandheld to commemorate the 35th anniversary ofSuper Mario Bros.,andThe Legend of Zeldawill receive a similar treatment when a specialZelda-themed system arrives later this year. Each handheld comes packed with a few hits from the early days of each franchise, along with some fun extras like a digital clock, and even some classicGame & Watchgames....

Nintendo’s president recently shed light on whether his company will make any new hardware announcements in 2023. So far, Nintendo is enjoying one of itsmost lucrative console generationsin recent memory thanks to the Nintendo Switch and its blockbuster line of first-party exclusives like last year’sPokemon Scarlet and Violetand the upcomingThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Variants like the Switch Lite and Switch OLED have proven popular as well....

A talented fan of the procedurally-generated space exploration gameNo Man’s Skywith a similar interest in LEGO has designed a set featuring the Radiant Pillar BC1 Starship along with a few other recognizable assets from the game’s sci-i universe. Although one of the smaller communities in the gaming world, theNo Man’s Skyfanbase has proved to be a particularly creative one, with many of their creative feats often being recognized by the game’s developers....

With as many creatures and locationsPokemonoffers in its over 25 years of releases, many fans have looked to the series for inspiration for decades. From apixel art animation featuring Sinnoh’s starters, to even fan-made music remixes, fans of Game Freak’s most famous IP are talented in plenty of ways. One such fan has made a stunning animation re-imagining two classic Pokemon, Dragonair and Dratini, in their unique art style.Dratini, and its second-stage evolution Dragonair, are two of the original 151PokemonfromRed VersionandBlue Version....

The latest trio of tier 5 Raid Bosses soaring intoPokemon GOare thedraconic trio of creatures fromPokemon BlackandPokemon White. Throughout the end of May and most of June, trainers will have the opportunities to visit Gyms or use Remote Raid Passes to battle the trio of powerful creatures and add them to their own collection. Reshiram is up first, but it will only be a few short weeks before Zekrom soars into Gyms....

The 2021 Game Awards are right around the corner, with a presentation taking place on December 9 to celebrate the best of the best from the past year. With titles likeDeathloopandMetroid Dreadup for top prizes, it sure has been a solid year for interactive entertainment. Aside from passing out awards to games that have come out, these kinds of showcases usually have surprises for what’s in store for the future, in the form of quick sneak peeks and jaw-dropping reveal trailers....

One of the surprise viral gaming hits of 2017 wasDoki Doki Literature Club, a psychological horror game inspired by dating sim visual novels. The game instantly became a cult classic, with its approach to subverting fans' expectations and offering an unforgettable and unique horror narrative. After announcing that new content would be coming toDoki Doki Literature Clubin early 2020, developerTeam Salvato has announcedDoki Doki Literature Club Plus, an expanded re-release of the viral hit for PC and consoles....

Practically any gamer, casual or hardcore, new or experienced, young or old, likely likes puppies and kittens. Far and away the most common types of pets, canines and felines are part of most peoples' daily lives in some form. Nintendo was aware of this back in 2005 with the creation of real-time simulatorNintendogs, and its 2011 follow-upNintendogs + Cats. However, with over a decade since the last entry, players may be looking for a modern-day version of the franchise – enterPuppies and Kittens....

Summary Things can’t go too smoothly in a story, otherwise there isn’t really a story. From ancient times to the present day, authors have plagued their protagonists with twists, turns, obstacles, and character flaws. The latter can be the hardest issues to overcome, as they require the lead to be more introspective and consider everything they’ve done across the course of the story. This happens a lot in romance stories, and often results in their big climax (e....

As gaming genres go, real-time strategy titles have been a popular go-to for many players over the years. RTS games often let gamers hone their multitasking skills and face simultaneous threats across a wide map instead of the more traditional one-on-one combat in other action games, and as such, they usually present a fun and challenging experience. Realmforge Studios and Kalypso Media’sDungeonsseries puts a new twist on thefamiliar RTS formula, adding elements of simulation alongside the focus on strategy and flips the script in more ways than one....

There probably isn’t a character that has had as many successful iterations asSpider-Man. That’s not just limited to other reality variants of Peter Parker, but the host of heroes that have taken up the mantle of Spider-Man. One such name is Brooklyn’s own Miles Morales. The teenage hero is a fairly new addition to Marvel, with the character being introduced in the fourth issue of the Ultimate Fallout series in 2011....