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Summary Ever sinceSpacewar!, one of the first-ever video games, was developed in 1962, space has been a rich source of inspiration for game developers. There arerail shooterspace games that play very much like old arcade cabinets, accurate space simulation games that aim to be realistic, and a whole host of other genres in between. Manyspace gamessimply follow the adventures of the player, with them being limited to a single ship or a small group of ships....

Will Ferrell’s movies haveentertained audiencesfor over twenty years, from early ones likeStep BrothersandAnchormanto recentreleases likeBarbieand You’re Cordially Invited. Fans can easily notice a shift in hiscomedystyle. In his earlier career, Will Ferrell displayed unmatched expressiveness and energy, while his recent work showcases a more subtle and relaxed humor. Nevertheless, anyone watching Will Ferrell’s films isguaranteed a fun time. Theearly 2000swere such a great time for comedy. InAnchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, viewers can see Will Ferrell at the absolute peak of his career....

Summary Narutois an anime series fans love, with the protagonist transforming from an annoying brute reviled by the village into a powerful Hokage everyone trusts. The sheer amount of power Naruto wields by the end of the series makes him one of the strongest characters in the series by a country mile. Given his heroic status, it’s easy to see why he hasn’t duked it out with every powerful ninja in the series....

Summary With rumors that anOblivionremake is on the horizon (most likely dropping long beforeThe Elder Scrolls 6), many fans are speculating about the changes Virtuos will make toTES: 4in their rendition of the Imperial homeland. According to recent leaks, the remake will take cues from gamesbeyond theElder Scrolls, particularlyDark Souls. However, another source of inspiration might come fromSkyrim, the last official gateway into Tamriel, as its design choices evolved (for good and for bad) directly fromOblivion....

Summary Popular American streamer Adin Ross is back onTwitchafter more than two years away. He was banned from the platform in February 2023, withTwitchlater stating that the decision was in response to his failure to control offensive and unmoderated comments in his chat during a stream. Right before that Twitch ban hit,Adin Ross jumped to Kick, a Stake-backed streaming site that says it has looser rules and better pay than Twitch....

Summary It’s been announced thatSilent Hill 4: The Roomis being added to GOG’s Game Preservation Program, with a new update restoring cut content and adding helpful quality-of-life features.Silent Hill 4: The Roomwas first released in 2004 on PlayStation 2 and Xbox. Whereas the originalSilent Hilltrilogy was met with mostly positive reviews,Silent Hill 4: The Roomexperienced a mixed reaction from critics. It’s become a cult classic of sorts among horror fans in the years since then, and luckily, has been playable on modern PCs for years....

Summary Paradox Interactive’sVampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2has received an encouraging update, with the TTRPG-inspired game getting a rating from the ESRB.Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2has faced a rather tumultuous development since its reveal in 2019, changing developers from Hardsuit Labs to The Chinese Room, but players now have a bit of reassurance that the vampire title may be coming sooner than expected thanks to a recent rating. In the United States, Canada, and Mexico, the Entertainment Software Review Board, or ESRB, reviews media and gives ratings based on the type of content present....

Player Mistakes Back to All Characters Each tribe’s Saurian inGenshin Impactnot only gives new puzzles and gameplay to mess around with, but also dictates the mobility skill of the character that comes from the tribe. For example, Tatankasaur is theSaurian that players will seein the Collective of Plenty. Its ability revolves around destroying rocks, charging with speed, and even dashing on water surfaces. Similarly, Varesa can do what Tatankasaur can. However, due to her extreme speed, it may be tough to control her....

Fans ofWarhammer 40,000games have been served well recently, as not only did the recentSpace Marine 2sell over six million copies as of January 2025, 6 months have barely passed since its release, and it already has a sequel on the way. Publisher Focus Entertainment and developer Saber Interactive have just announced the development ofWarhammer 40,000: Space Marine 3, and although it sounds like it just went into production, it’s a far cry from the decade separating the first twoSpace Marineentries....

The Sims 4Blast From the Past event has been a great way to celebrateThe Sims’s anniversary in-game. Players can go on an adventure with their Sims and solve a mystery while earning event points which are used to obtain free in-game rewards. For the first weekly quests in the Blast From the Past event, the Missing Clues Quests, gamers will be tasked with finding a Special Time Capsule. However, they are given very little information on where it could possibly be hiding....

Hello Kitty Island Adventurehas gained a loyal following since its release in 2023, and its community has only grown with its launch on PC and Nintendo Switch.Hello Kitty Island Adventureis a cozy life-simulation game with recognizable Sanrio characters headlining its roster, so it’s no surprise that it’s become so popular. With a PlayStation version on the way, it doesn’t seem that Sunblink has any plans to slow down the game’s development, ensuring even more players can experience the whimsical world of Hello Kitty and her friends....

Summary Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2is an undeniable masterpiece and has set a new standard for open-world RPGs going forward. From the tiny details and myriad of rare interactions to the larger systems and a beautifully vast landscape, this is an experienceperfect for fans of the Middle Agesand lovers of immersion alike. Given its immense success, quality, and continued engagement, it therefore stands to reason thatKingdom Come: Deliverance 2could win Game of the Year for 2025​​​​​​, although it will face fierce competition in a year that is shaping up to be one of the best for gaming....

Konami has successfully established high expectations forSilent Hill f, which looks like a radical new direction for the franchise with plenty of talent at the helm. Indeed, this next chapter in the storied horror series is poised to maintain the momentum of theastonishingly goodSilent Hill 2remakelast year, hopefully bringing the IP back into the modern mainstream. Silent Hillis a beloved franchise, no doubt, but it’s also one that is particularly controversial....