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Summary Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed, the remake of the classic Wii game staring Mickey Mouse and Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, will support gyroscopic motion controls, though only on some consoles. PlayStation and Nintendo fans will be able to take advantage of this feature in theTHQ Nordic-produced game, mirroring the controls of the original Wii game, but it seems like Xbox players won’t be so lucky. The originalEpic Mickeywas a commercial success despite mixed reviews....

Summary There are few mechs in anime as iconic and famous as the Evangelion Units fromNeon Genesis Evangelion—gigantic humanoid mechs with incredibly slender builds and menacing faces. But right from the get-go, the Eva are shown to not be what they seem. In the second episode of the original 1995 series, Eva Unit 01 loses the top half of her helmet, showing a humanoid face with skin and big green eyes....

Summary Deadpoolseemed like a long time coming. The character had a huge boom in the comics in the 2000s, right whentheX-Menmovieswere hot in theaters, not to mention the early stages of the MCU. He appeared in some video games and got a weird role inX-Men Origins: Wolverine, but he didn’t get his first movie until 2016. Now, almost a decade after that movie came out, the trilogy is finally coming to a close in 2024 viaDeadpool & Wolverine....

FromSoftware’s legacy of Soulsborne games began withDemon’s Souls, and many elements of that original experience live on in the titles that the studio has released since.Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtreehas recently set a high bar for future releases, but revisiting some of the more forgotten elements of its earlier game could enrich the next. While engaging combat has characterized the most thrilling boss encounters ofElden Ring, the unique mechanics of what can be one of the moretechnical battles inDemon’s Soulsshow what FromSoft is capable of beyond just raw action....

For those who love intense combat and realistic warfare simulators,Gray Zone Warfareoffers an unforgettable experience, throwing players into a dangerous jungle filled with lethal guerrilla enemies and enemy faction players. And when talking about such a harsh Extraction Shooter, nothing is more important than having the best weapons in one’s arsenal. Here are the best early-game weapons players can find inGray Zone Warfare, with details on their specs and strong points, as well asuseful information to make their life easierwhen taking their first steps in the dangerous Lamang Island....

Quick Links Grand Theft Auto Onlinehas many long missions and heists you may participate in. It’s important to have full health and armor to stay alive and in the fight with your teammates. Your character’s health will regenerate when they are injured. However, if your health drops below 50%, you can only regen back to half health. Green first aid kits completely heal your character, but they’re hard to come by....

Summary Helldivers 2hit an all-time low concurrent player count on Steam, dropping to just below 13,000 players in early July 2024. While its community remains fairly substantial, manyHelldivers 2players appear to have moved on from the game, at least for the time being. Arrowhead Game Studios' latest title was released for the PS5 and PC on February 8. The PlayStation-published live-service shooter debuted to widespread fan adoration and critical acclaim, quickly becoming a hit across all supported platforms....

Summary The Skywind team has released another deep dive video that details their progress in porting the beloved island of Vvardenfell intoSkyrim. Even among the ocean of mods that have madeSkyriminto the ultimate Bethesda sandbox,Skywindstands tall as a truly ambitious undertaking. At its core, it is a remake ofMorrowindbuilt uponSkyrim’s foundation, but the scope of the project has since outgrown its humble roots and became something closer to a modern re-imagining....

Summary As far as follow-up releases go,Hollow Knight: Silksongis one that has been cooking on the slow burner for a long time. The hype train for the highly anticipated sequel rises and wanes with each major passing showcase where nothing happens, with Team Cherry’s conspicuous silence at Nintendo Direct dashing fan hopes after a fresh wave of expectation. However, its protracted absence doesn’t mean its popularity is waning, not by any stretch....

Summary Regardless of Microsoft’s somewhat confusing reasoning for the delay, the new release date forAvowedis arguably going to be a net positive for the game. Rather than have Obsidian’s new RPG compete with the onslaught of late-2024 releases likeCall of Duty: Black Ops 6, MachineGames’Indiana Jonestitle, and the nextDragon Age,Avowedis now set to release in an uncharacteristically light February 2025. Release dates slipping into the future can be disheartening, especially when a title faces a last-minute delay....

Summary Hollow Knight: Silksongis bound to have a lot of interesting characters, but there’s still a lot of speculation regarding what kinds the players will see. While there will be fresh new ones, each with its own appeal, the sequel could still consider borrowing a few ideas from its predecessor. In theworld of the originalHollow Knight, there were several NPCs with unique charms and functions that would make the environments ofSilksongfeel more alive....

Summary After the end ofHorizon Forbidden West, players eagerly await the threequel which will have Aloy contending with a malevolent AI hellbent on destroying humanity. Thus far, she has proven herself to be a formidable warrior capable of taking on the biggest and meanest machines, but she has had some help from her companions along the way. Without her friends, Aloy may not have achieved the feats she has. It would be a good idea forHorizon Forbidden West’s sequel to place even further emphasis on Aloy’s companions by making them playable....

Quick Links The capital city of King’s Landing sprawls along the northern shore of the Blackwater Rush in the Crownlands. It was named after Aegon the Conqueror’s momentous landing at the mouth of the Blackwater that brought about a major overhaul in the government(s) of the Seven Kingdoms. Aegon and his sister-wives, Visenya and Rhaenys, landed with their small army at the mouth of the river and this strategic placement marked the Targaryens' presence on the mainland of Westeros....