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AFinal Fantasy 14fan recently discovered a reference to the critically-acclaimed MMORPG in an international politics textbook. This subtle reference provesFinal Fantasy 14’scultural impact is far-reaching enough to be found in classroom material.Final Fantasy 14fan and Twitter user Javier was the player who discovered the reference while doing work for his international politics class. The reference itself was found in Chapter 6 ofEssentials of International Relations 9th Edition–a highly-rated political science textbook published in 2021 and used in classrooms globally....

Now that Travelers have been able to exploreGenshin Impactfor a month, they’re starting to see the game’s nuances surface. As players uncover new quests, hidden easter eggs, and advanced combat maneuvers, miHoYo’s free-to-play game has been growing in both complexity and popularity. Genshin Impactis currently drawing most attention for its upcoming major update, which promises to introduce plenty of new content. That said, fans of the game continue to discover new existing features and mechanics, like the ability to roll....

Quick Links Housing is probably one of the best features introduced inGenshin Impact, as it allows players to become a more permanent part of the living world of the game. Through Serenitea Pots, players can access a sub-space realm they can customize to their liking. Key to some players’ aesthetic tastes are furnishings which, through Furnishing Blueprints, can add a whole host of visuals in aGenshin Impacthome. RELATED:Genshin Impact: Past Events That Should Make A Return As with recipes in other games, furnishings inGenshin Impactdo need materials to be created, withMaple Woodbeing quite a coveted materials for fans....

As a tactical shooter with RPG elements,Ghost Recon Breakpointfeatures a skill tree that players may acquire skills from. The tree starts off providing players with classes to unlock, together with four basic skills to start off with. Once two of those four skills have been acquired, the tree branches out options for more unlockable skills. Aside from classes and skills, the tree also contains perks. RELATED:10 Pro Tips For Ghost Recon: Breakpoint You Should Know Theseperksare equipped abilities that give additional functionality to the player and can be mixed and matched with other perks....

Rockstar Games has yet to confirm the existence ofGrand Theft Auto 6, but the unannounced title is trending once again due to a recentGrand Theft Auto OnlineDLC announcement. Fans have taken to the internet to voice their displeasure about moreGTA Onlinecontent rather than a true sequel toGTA 5. Rockstar Games recently showed off a newGrand Theft Auto Onlinestory known as “The Contract,” which is releasing on December 15. Although fans are anticipating the additional content for the massively popularGTA Online, others have been critical of Rockstar Games' decision to continue focusing on the online experience rather than working onGTA 5’s successor....

Throughout the world of Obsidian Entertainment’sGroundedare many formidable foes, as well as weapons to face them and take them down. Not to be confused with Damage Augments (installed modifications to existing weapons), Damage Types will offer a similar damage bonus depending on their usage, but will not need to be installed or modified by the player in any way in order to take effect. Each creature will havea range of weaknesses and resistances, so it is important for players to ensure that they always have the right weapon type to target the enemy creature’s vulnerabilities, as well as the requisite armor to defend against its specific damage type as well....

Halonews has been very prevalent over the last few months, with 343 Industries looking to be open and honest with its community about the future of the franchise. While that mostly surrounds the upcoming release ofHalo Infinite,it also concernsa new TV show based on the series coming to Paramount Plusand merchandise such as the Bulldog Nerf gun. The most recent announcement comes courtesy of a Halo Waypoint blog post, with 343 revealing that a novel titledHalo: Divine Windis currently in the works....

After its glamorous world premiere at the Royal Albert Hall in London, critics can finally begin talking about the long-awaitedNo Time to Die, and judging by the first reviews, it looks like Daniel Craig’s final entry in the ongoing James Bond franchise will be another hit. No Time to Dietakes place a few years after the events ofSpectreand follows the globe-trotting James Bond on his next mission to rescue a kidnapped scientist and save the world from a mysterious villain who’s armed with advanced technology....

Summary OneHogwarts Legacyplayer has noticed something interesting about the weather in the video game, noting just how detailed the environmental effects are.Hogwarts Legacylaunched only six months agoand has had much success within the gaming community, so it is not surprising for fans to catch these details from time to time. Though not much news has come from the development team about thefuture ofHogwarts Legacy, the title seems to still have a decent amount of players....

Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly proved themselves to be one of Hollywood’s most hilarious comedic dynamics with their unparalleled on-screen chemistry inTalladega NightsandStep Brothers, two of the funniest movies ever made. For their third co-starring vehicle, Ferrell and Reilly tackled one of the most iconic and endearing double acts in the history of literature: Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson. With painfully unfunny gags, a muddled and nonsensical mystery plot, and a bizarre lack of references to Holmes and Watson’s iconic legacy,Holmes & Watsonarrived in theaters as a bitter disappointment....

Summary Mortal Kombat 1has confirmed three more characters that will be appearing in the game: Motaro, Nitara, and Reiko. NetherRealm’s highly-anticipated fighting game has had a major presence at this year’s San Diego Comic Con. Two newMortal Kombat 1trailers have been released to the masses as a part of the event, while a third has so far only been shown to those who are in attendance in San Diego. The first two trailers forMortal Kombat 1that came out of San Diego Comic Con revealed some new characters for the fighting game’s growing roster....

Battle royale games have been getting bigger and more popular over the years. These types of games have changedhow gamers play, forcing them to be more cautious and strategic as opposed to running and gunning. Most, if not all, battle royales have stayed within the shooter style of gameplay. Even though making a battle royale a shooter is much safer, one game has proven that it’s possible to make a great non-shooter in this genre:Naraka: Bladepoint, which focuses on hack-and-slash combat....

There are many iconicvideo game consoles, but theNintendo 64is one that conjures an exceptional amount of love & nostalgia for many. There are a lot of things that the N64 did right and it has many formative titles, but the console was particularly kind to the racing genre and turned out bothDiddy Kong RacingandMario Kart 64. Related:The 10 Best Racing Games Ever Made (According To Metacritic) Both titles have led to hundreds of hours of entertainment forNintendofans, but debate still rages on over which is the superior racer....