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Not even a year has passed since the launch ofUbisoft’sAssassin’s Creed Valhallaand it seems that the fanbase is already very interested about where the nextAssassin’s Creedgame will be set. In a recent interview, the senior writer ofAC Valhalla, Alain Mercieca, was asked about his thoughts and preferences about the topic, possibly giving fans a hint on the next possible location for the popular action-adventure stealth franchise. TheAssassin’s Creedseries has been known throughout its history for its penchant to be based on particularlyprominent locations around the world with plenty of historical figures, depending on which part of the story is being told....

The Edo period of Japanese history is something of a Renaissance-era, characterized by its artistic developments and sense of cultural identity. The era lasted from the early 1600s to the mid-1800s and brought forth many progressive touchpoints that heavily influenced Japanese art, from kabuki theater to wood printing. RELATED:The Strongest Anime Characters Of All Time The Edo period is an oft-referenced historical period, particularly with an emphasis on samurai culture. In films, books, manga,and anime, the Edo period is portrayed as an important transitionary time for Japan, and as such makes for a creative setting, full of innovative technology and interesting historical characters, a few anime have made stellar use of this time period in particular and have brought the era into the modern creative arts....

Summary A time existed when portable video games were largely limited to weaker handhelds with monochromatic graphics and chunky pixels, while their console counterparts were much more powerful. Today, the gap between console and handheld, in terms of specs, is much narrower. Now, thanks to products like Nintendo’s Switch, the Steam Deck, and the Asus ROG Ally, it is easier than ever to take one’s favorite games anywhere. RELATED:The Best Legend of Zelda Handheld Games With this portability, some games can be greatly complemented, if not enhanced, by the environment in which they are played....

Just like any of the types of guns inBorderlands 3, there are quite a few variations between all the different SMGs. Honestly, it seems like the SMGs this time around got the more unique gimmicks, while every other gun-type only has a few. There are SMGs that fire multiple bullets per shot, ones that switch between elements, ones that shoot long AOE-type threads, and even one that is literally just a flamethrower....

With many newer players beginning their world conquests inCivilization 6recently, the modding community for the title has become more active again. These mods range from quality of life changes toadditional Civ 6 leadersto even gameplay additions. Before downloading anymods forCivilization 6, players should verify that they are downloading from trusted sources. Nexus Mods and the Steam Workshop both scan their uploaded mods before allowing players to download them to prevent the uploading of viruses....

Madmind Studio, the developer behind the controversial survival horror gameAgony, has launched a Kickstarter campaign for its new gameHelp Me. It seems that the studio has swapped theHellish environments presented inAgonyfor a far more subdued and psychological experience this time around. The development of the game is currently classed as All or Nothing with Madmind hoping to hit a target of £13,028. This isn’t the first time that Madmind Studio has turned to Kickstarter for financial support....

Cyberpunk 2077is back with Update 2.0 and themuch-anticipatedPhantom LibertyExpansion pack, New and returning fans are sure to enjoy the many improvements and gameplay tweaks. Phantom Libertybrings a new focus to vehicular combat gameplay. Expect to get into more chases during missions. On top of simply shooting out the windows of cars, there are also new weaponized vehicles added to the game. These vehicles come with machine guns and missile launchers directly attached to them....

Releasing in a month that already saw some big gaming releases in new titles likeSifuandHorizon Forbidden West,Elden Ringstill managed to stand out among the stacked month of February 2022. Building on FromSoftware’s established franchises of fantasy games with difficult combat,Elden Ringhas received monumental praisefrom both critics and users alike, making it one of the highest rated games of all time. With a new open world, horse riding mechanics, and plenty more fresh content for fans of theDark Soulsfranchise,Elden Ringhas had players dedicating dozens of hours to the game even as it reaches only two weeks of being available....

AnElden Ringplayer sees an enemy use a new move after spending over 400 hours in the game. The open world ofElden Ringis filled with secrets, and fans are still discovering new things hidden in FromSoftware’s latest release. As an example, one user found anew interaction between enemies inElden Ringdespite having spent 800 hours playing the game. In this case, the player was fighting the Great Wyrm Theodorix boss, but they managed to aggro a nearby Giant Land Octopus....

Obi-Wan Kenobicame to Disney Plus in May 2022, and many fans have been enjoying the lost episodes of Obi-Wan’s story. Now, Ewan McGregor has shared his thoughts on whether or not theStar Warsseries will get a second season from Lucasfilm and Disney. While many members of the creative team have expressed aninterest in doingObi-Wan Kenobiseason 2, the fate of theStar Warsshow has yet to be officially announced one way or the other....

High-caliber guns have a long and interesting history leading back to World War I, where they essentially technologically evolved to become behemoths of the battlefield. At first, 30 caliber machine guns were the title-holder for the most deadly firearms, though the round sizes kept increasing until the monstrous 50 caliber machine guns were invented in the early 1920s. RELATED:Fallout 76: The Best Legendary Effects For Weapons These guns with the power to take down elephants have made their way into countless video game worlds, including the post-apocalyptic wasteland ofFallout 76....

One of the hottest items gamers are looking to score this fall is the new Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 graphics card, but doing so is proving to be quite the challenge. The launch of the 3080 went so poorly thatNvidia issued an apologyto the many PC enthusiasts and gamers looking to upgrade their rig who were left out in the cold. While the new graphics cards will be back in stock eventually, for those that missed out, a fan has created a 3D model of the 3080 that might also help gamers save their pennies to pay for the card when they do return to the shelves....

WithFinal Fantasy 14Fan Fest underway, all sorts of fun and excitinginformation continues to come outabout the popular MMORPG. While cosplays are one area in which people display their creativity, LEGOs have also been in the spotlight for creating amazing characters and environments. As part of a web exhibit, builders have put together an amazing-looking model of the Crystarium, the starting city from the latest expansion Shadowbringers. Posted to the officialFinal Fantasy 14YouTube channel, a time-lapse video begins by showing the sheer amount of construction that went into the build for the model....