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Ever since Gene Roddenberry dreamed up the wonderful (and sometimes wacky) world ofStar Trek,the franchise has been through a fair amount, with various cancellations over the years,as well as various bad reviewsand negative stereotypes cast upon fans. Thankfully, it seems like things are finally picking up again, with amultitude of new iterations into the universe, and seemingly many more on its way. The love for space is coming back, with many looking back up at the stars and wondering what life other than ours lives out there, and when humanity will finally make first contact....

Summary TheStar Warsuniverse is one filled with strife and war, which in turn means that it is filled with suffering for many of the beloved and much-maligned characters that inhabit the galaxy far, far away. Whether or not the characters are among those in power or resisting the current regime, the volume of conflict leads to many painful lives and experiences. TheStar Warsfilms have been dominated by the idea thatEmperor Palpatine is the greatest mind in the galaxy, and most other characters must simply rail against his reign of terror over and over....

InStardew Valley, producing and selling Artisan Goods is a profitable moneymaking venture. These products are usually simple to craft and can be sold at high prices. One of the best Artisan Goods that stands out for its exceptional return on investment isPale Ale. Pale Ale is an alcoholic drink that players can consume or gift to the residents of Pelican Town. When consumed, it causes a“Tipsy”debuff, temporarily reducing the player’s speed by1 point....

Summary After an impressive 340 hours of playtime, oneStarfieldplayer has shown off the amazing outpost they built in the game. Bethesda’s space adventure offers a variety of features, butcreating cool outposts inStarfieldhas become popular among many players who have a knack for building. Since the game’s release back in September,Starfieldhas offered gamers an expansive space adventure filled with fascinating lore. From the game’s main story to the fun customization players can dive into, like ship building and creating outposts,Starfieldhas something for many types of gamers....

The director ofZelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Hidemaro Fujibayashi, could be already planning a sequel to the saga. After a successful launch, some fans are already eager for more, and a few interviews hint at the possibility of aZelda: Tears of the Kingdomsequel.Tears of the Kingdomwas recently released, and it’s already a critical success. So far, the newZeldagame has managed to getsimilar review scores toBreath of the Wild, which was also a major hit, both financially and critically....

Summary Tekken 8’s producer, Katsuhiro Harada, expressed his impressions about aRobloxrecreation of Bandai Namco’s fighting game and its inclusion of a stage based on Waffle House. TheTekkenseries is well-known for having a number of fighters that span across the entire globe, with a number of cultures and martial arts styles being represented.Tekken 8’s stagesare diverse backdrops from different parts of the world, including Rome, France, Peru, and the United States of America....

Ask any gamer who was born in or before the ’90s what their first game was. Chances are, it was a platformer. Platformers force players to navigate somewhat straightforward levels in which their character must navigate across platforms, ledges, stairs, ladders, and other obstacles that stand to keep them from a specific goal point. While many believe that they can only be two-dimensional side scrollers, platformers often include a three-dimensional element, similar toSuper Mario 64andSpyro the Dragon....

E3 2021 is right around the corner, and there are still several games and companies whose participation remains unconfirmed at this stage. Such is the case for a game that’s easily one of the most anticipated ones in its genre, and that isThe Elder Scrolls 6from Bethesda.The Elder Scrolls 6is not the only big unknown factor for this year’s online E3, though, as there are plenty of other games that were either confirmed not to be featured or others whose fate is currently still a mystery, including titles likeHollow Knight: SilksongandEldenRing, to name a few....

Sci-fi RPGs andlooter shootersare always quite popular when they are well made, and such is the case for bothDestiny 2andOutriders. While the former continued the success of the first game,Destiny, the latter was a brand new IP and still managed to become very successful. Regardless of fame, these games do share some similarities and some differences that are not uncommon within the genre. Many sci-fi games, movies, TV shows, novels, and stories in general end up being a means to narrate what could happen to the human race in the near or far future....

Summary TheHalofranchise is renowned for its large range of multiplayer experiences, with two decades worth of releases creating a huge amount of online modes for players to enjoy. Despite this, recent installments to the franchise have been criticized for the lack of depth and variety in their online content, with there being a clear need for change. Thankfully,Haloand 343 may not have to look any further than the franchise’s well-established Firefight mode to revitalize the IP’s online offerings....

With fantastic performances from Grace Van Patten and Jackson White as Lucy Albright and Stephen DeMarco, Hulu’s dramaTell Me Liesis so much more than a juicy show about college. While the characters do begin dating at Baird College, and season 1 delves into their friendships and family problems, the adaptation of Carola Lovering’s book takes the smart approach of focusing on a twisty mystery. As Lucy vows to learn the truth behind her roommate Macy (Lily McInerny)’s death,Tell Me Liesis an impressive TV thriller that deserves to be watched....

Wanda Maximoff is one of the most powerful and most popular characters in the MCU right now, yet she still hasn’t been given the chance to stand on her own two feet. A lot of her character arc has been rooted in her connection to others, first with her brother Pietro and secondly with Vision. She had a lot more screen time thanks toWandaVision, but even then, the story wasn’t focused on her alone....

Outridersis set for release in early 2021, and it will be a third-person shooter set in outer space that has RPG elements and customizable characters. Because Square Enix is publishing the game so close to the beginning of a new console gen, some people are speculating thatOutriderswill be a big hit in the sci-fi genre, beating out some more anticipated games. While it remains to be seen exactly what impactOutriderswill have in its genre, it has some hype built up already, especially around some intriguing-sounding classes like the time-manipulating Trickster and powerful Technomancer....