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Summary When any game in a longstanding franchise attempts to innovate, it presents itself with the challenge of introducing those innovations without compromising the tradition the franchise is built on. In a series with a dedicated fan base, likeMonster Hunter, this balance is even more delicate, but once a franchise has gone on for so long, it needs innovation if it hopes to survive. Prior toMonster Hunter: World, the series largely played it safe, choosing to iterate rather than innovate....

H.P. Lovecraft’s impact on horror is incredibly far-reaching, influencing books, films, and video games alike. Known for his tales of cosmic dread and supernatural terrors, his work has redefined fear at its most basic level, making it less about death and pain and more about an overwhelming feeling of insignificance in a universe that cares little for one’s welfare. In the world of video games, his legacy has found its way intogames likeBloodborne,Call of Cthulhu, andAmnesia: The Dark Descent, each offering its own interpretation of Lovecraftian horror....

The enigmaticSilent Hill fhas finally been revealed, and it’s looking incredibly promising. The Japan setting is a major departure for the franchise, but the uncanny-valley horror, uncomfortable atmosphere, and emphasis on brutaltrauma is undeniably “Silent Hill,“painting an exciting picture for the game’s full release. While leading franchises likeResident EvilandDead Spacedemonstrate a tendency to drift away from horror roots in favor of more action-oriented releases,Silent Hillhas remained decidedly rooted in the genre....

The story campaign inMonster Hunter Wildsmight trick some of the players that the game is quite easy, and the monsters don’t pack a strong punch, but that assumption will most likely change after facing the first epilogue monster, which is also when most players realize they must scavenge for high-level materials if they want to beat the High Rank monsters. The High Rank experience is quite different compared to that of the story campaign....

Summary One of Netflix’s enormous benefits over its many competitors is that it drops all of the content at once. Audiences can binge-watch every single episode of a show from the moment it comes out, and that has been the modus operandi forStranger Thingsthroughout its tenure. It’s one of the reasons people love the series so much because they’re able to sit and engulf an entire season as quickly or as slowly as they wish....

Summary Fans of classic shooterHalf-Life 2are comparing images from the original withHalf-Life 2 RTX, an enhanced remaster of the game, and finding major improvements to the game’s graphics. First released by Valve in 2004,Half-Life 2was a pioneering modern first-person shooter and helped usher in the dominance of Steam in the PC game marketplace. It can be hard to remember thatHalf-Life 2is more than 20 years old at this point, considering how influential it can still feel....

Summary In a spectacular example of a project failing despite being a sure shot on paper, a recent adaptation of legendaryGame of Thronesauthor George R.R. Martin isn’t faring so well at the box office, despite some serious added star power in the lead roles. TheGame of Thronesbooks are Martin’s greatest literary accomplishment by common consensus, and that led not just the mainline books to be adapted by HBO (right up to an original, badly received end to the series), but also lit the path for spinoff projects similarly based off of Martin’s Game of Thrones adjacent works....

Summary The isekai genre has always been a favorite in many forms,such as anime, manga, and manhwa. The idea of crossing into another world with modern knowledge and experiences intact has always made for thrilling narratives. It allowed the protagonist to gain the upper hand in solving most medieval problems in fantasy worlds. While traditional isekai only consisted of reincarnating or transmigrating to another world, some recent ones include the addition of ‘systems’ or other cheats....

Summary TheJRPGgenre isall about player choice. As characters level up and gain new equipment, players are often able to influence their strategy and playstyle, customizing their party as they see fit. Some strategies and loadouts will be particularly effective against certain foes, while others will lead to a tragic demise. Some JRPGs take this idea of player choice to new extremes, by giving fans major decisions throughout the narrative.These decisions can have far-reaching consequences, and often impact the ending of the game itself....

Summary AKingdom Come: Deliverance 2player online has transformed their version of Henry in their playthrough into a medieval version of wrestler Hulk Hogan. This hilariousKingdom Come: Deliverance 2creation brings “Henrymania” to the land of Bohemia. In howKingdom Come: Deliverance 2approaches its protagonist, the game is closer toThe Witcher 3thanBaldur’s Gate 3. Everyone plays as Henry, a set protagonist with limited customization options, much like Geralt inThe Witcher. Gamers can still customizeHenry’s outfit inKingdom Come: Deliverance 2, for which the game provides many different options....

Quick Links Summary Very few anime series are capable of leaving the audience in stitches as frequently asKonoSuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World!. The Isekai series is unquestionably among the most watched in the world. One of the biggest reasons for its success is the quality of the story and how the humor is balanced. Over the years, KonoSuba has gained more popularity, which is why fans are always waiting for new content....

Summary Jagex has confirmed thatOld School RuneScape’s Sailing Alpha begins on March 20, giving players their first-ever taste of a new skill in the game. HardcoreOld School RuneScapefans were able to test Sailing at the recent RuneFest convention, but it will soon be widely available for players to test. Old School RuneScapeplayers voted to add the first-ever new skillto the game in late 2022, and ever since, Jagex has been hard at work refining Sailing to make it fit into the game in the most natural way possible....

Summary Shiny Pokemon are officially coming toPokmeon Trading Card Game Pocketthrough the upcoming release of a new themed booster pack, which is titled Shining Revelry and will be released on March 27. This new set of cards inPokemon Trading Card Game Pocketis set to launch alongside some other exciting new features, including Ranked PvP and a new set of special missions. Released at the tail end of October 2024, the mobile phone version of the classic trading card game has kept a relatively regular schedule of releasing a new booster pack almost every month, starting with the Mythical Island expansion back in December....