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Summary It’s been over seven years sinceGiant Sparrowreleased a new game, and there’s no end to the wait in sight.Giant Sparrowis an indie game company led by Ian Dallas that has released two games to date, both of which have earned critical acclaim and firmly established Dallas as one of the industry’s best indie devs. Giant Sparrow’s first game was 2012’sThe Unfinished Swan. Initially released as a PlayStation exclusive game,The Unfinished Swanfeatures a unique mechanic where players explore a world made almost entirely of white....

Summary After almost 10 years, Kakao Games will be shutting down the North American and European servers for its MMORPGArcheAgedue to a decrease in active players. The open-world fantasy game, developed by XL Games, launched back in 2015 under the leadership of Korean developer Jake Song, who formerly worked on another MMORPG calledLineage. In November 2022, it was announced that a sequel toArcheAgewas in development and slated for some time in 2024....

The enhanced version ofMetro Exoduswas just released for the next generation of consoles. The game has been optimized forbetter frames, resolution, and a number of other features. Thousands of new players will be introduced to the series in the coming weeks, and there are a lot of returning players as well. RELATED:PS4 And Xbox One First-Person Shooters That Need An Enhanced Edition Like Metro Exodus Before finishing the game, there are a few things players mightwant to check out as they progress from map to map....

As the story ofAttack on Titancomes to a close, the series has gained more fans than ever before. All kinds of people can enjoy the action-packed, nail-biting, heart-wrenching show and manga. One of the more creative types of fans are the ones who have spent countless hours creating the most realistic, incredibleMinecraftmaps for others to download and explore. RELATED:Attack on Titan: The 10 Most Powerful Titans In The Series, Ranked...

WhileMLB The Showmight not have as big an audience as its sports video game competitors, it may be the best of them all. The game finallyexpanded beyond a PlayStation exclusive titlein the past few editions, andMLB The Show 23has continued to expand with new features to keep longtime fans coming back while engaging new ones. With baseball season just around the corner, its video game counterpart is ready to debut as well....

The Last of Us Day is an event created by Naughty Dog back in 2013 that celebrates the passion and support ofThe Last of Uscommunity. September 26th is known as The Last of Us Day as it is the day that theCordyceps outbreak hit critical mass in the video game. As with every year, new activities and content forThe Last of Ushave been revealed. Typically during The Last of Us Day, previously referred to as Outbreak Day, new content such as posters, themes for PlayStation 4, collectible statues, and even new apparel is put on sale for fans of the popular video game franchise....

Sony’s recent patent filings continue to shine a light on what the future ofPlayStation VRmight look like as the peripheral prepares to jump into next-gen gaming with the PS5. However, instead of looking at the immersive worlds that VR can take players to with games likeMossand its upcoming sequel, Sony is taking a look at introducing more AR elements to the system. As is common for these types of Sony patents, this latest introduction of an AR space intoPlayStation VRalso comes with several new bells and whistles, including an especially interactive UI....

Virtual reality is one of those technologies that, for older readers at least, was more of a buzzword back in the day. No one was quite prepared for how well it would take off in modern gaming, but the likes of Oculus Quest, PSVR and HTC Vive have shown that there is a future for VR, and that it’s implementation in the industry is worth it. TheOculus Quest 2 is about to receive new updates, and so is one of the biggest VR releases of 2021 that runs on it,Resident Evil 4....

Summary Newly-releasedSteamgameBzzztis getting extremely high praise.Steamsees its fair share of under-the-radar games that make a splash with the community, generating significant attention and reaching new heights as a result. If the early buzz is any indication,Bzzztcould very well be the next low-profile Steam game to break through the noise and become one of the digital storefront’s surprise indie hits. Bzzztis a2D platformerwith retro-style pixel art graphics, made by solo developer Karel Matejka....

World of Warcraftadded a new item in a recent build of the Public Test Realm that gets rid of an annoying feature from the new Niffen race in Patch 10.1,Embers of Neltharion. Though a seemingly small addition, this newWorld of Warcraftitem is actually a great accessibility tool. The Niffen are a race of mole people who live in Zaralek Cavern, thenew subterranean zone inEmbers of Neltharion. Throughout the story, players will interact with these charming folk as they explore the forgotten secrets of the former Black Dragon Aspect....

Even in digital formats, games don’t always last forever. Most digital storefronts remain online for an extended period of time and allow fans to continue purchasing, downloading, and playing games long after they have ceased to be the newest and more innovative titles on the marketplace. Nevertheless, sometimes titles are removed from sale on platforms and de-listed, rendering them unavailable for purchase in that format. The reasons for de-listing can vary widely, from online games that no longer have servers online and thus can no longer be played, to games that are removed due to licensing agreements....

One trend in film and TV that largely seems to fail is the live-action adaptation. Usually, this involves turning a Japanese anime or other work of animation into a series or film with live-action actors. Some have proven to be successful, but many just really miss the mark. This is due to a whole slew of problems, but a big one comes down to casting. Remakes and adaptations are working with themes and characters that people are already attached to....

Pokemon GOplayers have raised suspicions about developer Niantic’s intentions behind the upcoming addition of the Master Ball to the game.Pokemon GOhas been subject to a backlash from its fanbase in recent months, as players have been voicing their displeasure with various changes Niantic has made that, fans claim, maximize profits at the expense of fun. The controversies began when developer Niantic changed the wayPokemon GO’s Remote Raids function, much to the displeasure of the fanbase....