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No Man’s Sky, despite its nature as a Space Exploration and Survival Game, lacked a way for players to customize their ships at launch. As of the Orbital Update, however, this has changed and players can finally create their ideal ship to explore the universe. No Man’s Sky: Orbitalallows players to assemble and customize ships, using parts acquired from scrapping spare ships or, in one case, purchased from a vendor. This mechanic first becomes accessible on reaching a Space Station, though it is unlikely players will be able to utilize it until much later....

If someone is abducted, who would they call for help? Blumhouse Production’s latestsupernatural horror filmThe Black Phoneexplores this idea through a suspenseful, dark storyline. The Black Phoneis an upcoming horror movie starring Ethan Hawke, Jeremy Davis (LOST,Helter Skelter), James Ransone (Sinister,IT Chapter 2), and newcomers Mason Thames and Madeleine McGraw. It has an incredible production crew, guided by writer and director Scott Derrickson, best known for his work onMarvel’sDoctor StrangeandSinister. While the movie isn’t expected to make its theatrical debut until 2022, it premiered at Fantastic Fest in September 2021to raving reviews....

TheJokerhas become easily one of the most popular comic book characters of all time, and his star rose with Joaquin Phoenix’s film. Lady Gaga has joined the cast ofJoker 2, reportedly as Harley Quinn, and the cinematographer, Lawrence Sher, recently spoke praise about Gaga’s casting. Joker: Folie à Deuxis a highly anticipated film. Many thought that a sequel would never happen after much talk from behind the scenes with all the talent....

Ubisoft revealed a new trailer for the upcomingMario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope, and some fans have a theory about the game’s villain Cursa. After examining one small section of the trailer, fans concluded that Cursa is secretly the cosmic princessRosalina from 2007’sSuper Mario Galaxy. Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hopeis the upcoming sequel to 2017’sMario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle. A crossover between Ubisoft’sRaving Rabbidsand Nintendo’s flagshipMariofranchise, it takes the form of a unique blend of Nintendo aesthetics and turn-based-tactical gameplay reminiscent of modernXCOM....

Summary Spider-Man has no shortage of villains, and with the sheer amount of antagonists he has come across there was always bound for some to be more enjoyable than others. It is a boon for certain antagonists or characters to be featured more than others as well, but that also comes with popularity and who fans may want to see when they’re reading, watching, or playing something in Spider-Man media. Characters likeDoctor Octopus, Venom, and Green Goblin are ubiquitous, for example, but there is still a profound love fans maintain for niche, unsung villains such as Shocker, Dr....

InMiitopia, players will encounter a variety of enemies, some strong and some weak, for their party to defeat. With the right combination ofall theMiitopiajobsand some hints, players should be able to kill any enemy that stands in their way, even including the dreaded Fiend. The Fiend in Miitopia In both the3DS and the Switch versions ofMiitopia, the Fiend is a physically weak enemy with only 100HP. This might seem like an easy enemy to dispatch, but this viscous critters have some magical attacks that can wipe a party in seconds....

Over the years, Sony’s San Diego Studio has developed a positive reputation with sports game fans. While other franchises have tended to rest on their laurels following periods of success, the studio’s baseball titles have continued to steadily push their limits.MLB The Show 22, thelatest multi-platform entryin the series, is arguably no different. Since its release on PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch, critical and commercial reception forMLB The Show 22has been solid....

Summary Following up on the big announcement at the May 2024 State of Play, PlayStation has confirmed that the upcoming platformerAstro Botwill feature over 150 classic PlayStation characters and will not have any microtransactions. TheAstro Botreveal trailerimmediately caught the eye of audiences, giving fans a glimpse at the full-length sequel to the belovedAstro’s Playroom. Many have already hailedAstro Botas the headlining announcement of the State of Play, with PlayStation fans eager to jump into a fresh 3D platforming experience with the adorable robot Astro....

Few open-world fantasy games have had the impact thatOblivionhas had on the genre.The Elder Scrollsseries as a whole is an important milestone for balancing action, exploration, and customization into what the fantasy RPG video game is today.Oblivionis the fourth game in the series, notable for its lush graphics, gripping questlines, and incredibly fun gameplay mechanics, many of which were carried over to the subsequentSkyrim. RELATED:Skyrim Vs Oblivion: Which Elder Scrolls Game Is Better Without a doubt, the biggest draw is the game’s world, which is as expansive as it is exciting....

Conqueror’s Haki, also known as the Color of the Supreme King,is the strongest type of Hakithat only a handful of people in theOne Pieceworld are born with. Conqueror’s Haki allows the user to impose their willpower on others, knocking them out in the process. Advanced mastery of this skill allows the user to infuse themselves with the Color of the Supreme King and gain the ability to increase their offensive and defensive capabilities by an incredible amount....

Summary The villagers ofAnimal Crossingare a vital aspect of the series, and one change could make interacting with them significantly more immersive. Players will likely spend more time with them than they will NPCs from most games, so it’s important for the developers to take special care with them.Animal Crossinghas made a habit of reinventing itself in several ways, withAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsfeaturing the latest new developments for the series. There’s still much more that can be done, especially regarding the villagers, so the nextAnimal Crossingshould seek to make some new developments....

Summary Open-world gamesallow players to choose their own adventures and craft their own experiences. While some games in this genre allow players to create their own characters as well, other games offer players the chance to experience multiple perspectives by having them play as a few different characters. The ability to hop into the shoes of another character and experience the in-game world from their perspective can put a completely different spin on the game....

The originalPokemonanime adaptation that began with the Indigo League undoubtedly holds a special place in many people’s hearts. ThoughAsh Ketchum’s design has changed over the yearsalong with his voice and bits of his personality, he still remains the cheery, determined Trainer many fans love. Now, that the Indigo League is over 20 years old, a lot of fans who grew up watching thePokemonanime are fully grown adults. As such, it’s fitting that Ash’s original voice actor from thePokemonanime, Veronica Taylor, posted a heartwarming video surrounding the Election Day in the US using Ash’s voice....