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Summary The release ofResident Evil 4’s latest DLC has reignited discourse around developers' holding players' hands through immersion-breaking game design, but this controversy could have potentially been avoided had Capcom capitalized on Ada Wong’s I.R.I.S. lens introduced in Separate Ways. In early October, shortly after Separate Ways was released, a stir was caused within the gaming community across social media after a Twitter post went viral regardingResident Evil 4’s overuse of yellow paint on a ladder....

Ori and the Will of the Wispswas not only a game of the year contender in 2020 for its pinpoint platforming,Metroid-like map design, character building, gorgeous art design, and music–but it had an emotional connection with nature. Right down to theheart-wrenching and inspiring ending ofOri and the Will of the Wisps, the story was very much intertwined with the idea of protecting nature, protecting a world that seemed impossible as if it was dying but still worth saving....

According to one Blizzard developer, there are plans to seriously nerf Tank hero Roadhog inOverwatch 2. The switch to a 5v5 setup and the associated buffs that Tanks received across the board has made Roadhog a little too powerful in the eyes of manyOverwatch 2players, so it’s safe to say that there will be those who are happy with the nerf. Roadhog has been a playable character inOverwatchsince the original game launched in 2016....

With every new generation ofPokemongames comes a new group of Pokemon for gamers to catch and train. While many of the more recent pocket monsters have caught the attention of fans, such as the upcomingstarters inPokemon Scarlet and Violet, some of the classic Pokemon from the original games continue to be popular. One of these iconic Pokemon from the early days of the franchise is Bulbasaur. As part of the original Gen 1 Pokedex, Bulbasaur was first introduced to thePokemongames inPokemon Red and Blueas one of the original starters....

OnePokemonenthusiast has shared an art piece that shows Pichu as a human. ThePokemonfan community is no stranger to creative expressions and artistic interpretations of their favorite characters. Over the years, fans have crafted a plethora of unique and imaginative fan art to pay tribute to these iconic creatures. ThePokemonuniverse has provided a fertile ground for artistic inspiration, with enthusiasts continually exploring fresh and innovative ways to depict their beloved characters in their artwork....

Summary WhileSkyrimcan be a high octane game, full of combat and peril, it also offers the optional simple pleasures of role-playing; coming home after a long daybattling Daedric princesto a crackling fire and the smell of a hearty meal is an image that many players find comfort in. While much ofSkyrim’s landscape is abundant with livestock and wild meats, for vegetarian players who want to experience the joys of cooking minus the animals, there are still plenty of options....

The Legend of Zeldais one of the most popular video game franchises of all time. While many games in the series have been successful,The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildis considered by many fans to be the best installment, which is still incredibly popular after five years since it released alongside the Nintendo Switch. A lot ofZeldafans have been waiting forBreath of the Wild’s untitled sequel to come out, but due to it being delayed for a Spring 2023 release, some are hoping that a classic game in the series,The Legend of Zelda: The Wind WakerHD, will come to the Switch instead....

As the holiday season nears 2023 inches closer, gamers everywhere are anticipating the slew of upcoming titles that are set to make a splash from January onwards. Christmas is a time of immense stress and unwavering excitement. For many, spending time with family takes precedence over playing video games. However, with the Game Awards doing well to keep people invested, it’s always fun to indulge in a big, immersive game over the holidays....

Nintendo had an amazing decade. Most people would argue that the 2010s belonged to Sony, as their PlayStation 4 and large library of exclusives were unparalleled. But a lot of people tend to sleep on Nintendo. Yes, they had a very rocky start with the Wii U and a significant lack of killer exclusives, but they ended the decade well with the Switch and an amazing library of titles. RELATED:The 10 Best Nintendo Switch Games Of 2019 (According To Metacritic)...

Summary Among the many leaders that have graced theCivilizationseries, there are a few that stick out for being unusual in one way or another. While any leader can win a game ofCivilization, the differences between them is what makes them interesting. Many leaders fall into a set of general roles and specializations. However, there are some that have a detail or two that needs to be explained in greater detail....

Despite the fact thatThe Witcherbooks, shows, and games all havethe Witcherin their titles, they give a lot of space to sorceresses as well. After all, the main character, Geralt of Rivia, is in love with the sorceress Yennefer and his adoptive daughter Ciri has magic powers too. RELATED:Important Book Characters Who Have Not Appeared In The Witcher Games Or Series Yet For every prominent character such as Yennefer and Ciri, there are several lesser-known, supporting sorceresses, that have yet to appear in any of the games....

Tunicis a difficult game to write about, but not because of any inherent mechanical complexity.Secrets and discovery are such a central part ofTunicthat the range of what’s considered a spoiler is much wider than most games; often just figuring out how a core game mechanic works is a major discovery. The “Bring it to the Wrong Fight” achievementasks players to sequence break, getting one ofTunic’slate-game weapons before finding the sword. As expected, this trick will involve information that should be a major discovery in a normal playthrough....

As the year comes to an end, despite this being the beginning of theDestinyfranchise’s fifth year, it’s easily the biggest year so far for developer Bungie. Midway through January, Bungie and Activision officially parted ways and the developer gained complete control of the publishing, followed by the release ofDestiny 2Shadowkeep expansion, a new free-to-play module, cross-save, launched on the new cloud streaming service Google Stadia, and begana new on-going narrativethat weaves each content season together....