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Summary Street Fighterhas always been known for having more of a “cartoony” visual style compared to its fighting game peers likeMortal KombatandTekken. As a result, this means the character designs can often be a lot more over-the-top and exaggerated, which is one of many reasons why the series has maintained such a high level of popularity ever since its early days in the arcade. Unlike other fighting games which try to keep its characters roughly the same size to even out the playing field,Street Fighter’scombatants come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, with some being literal giants compared to their opponents....

In gaming, reviews are highly influential opinions that can either drive up or choke out sales. A glowing review from a well-known personality could bring a whole new audience to a game, but a review dragging a game could make players wary to try it out. While most reviews offer a person’s unique perspectives, there are times where groups of people get together to push multiple reviews out, and"review bombing" has a long historyin all kinds of media....

Summary October 2023 is packed with new releases. FromAssassin’s Creed Mirageat the beginning of the month toMarvel’s Spider-Man 2andSuper Mario Bros. Wonderreleasing as October nears its end, there will be no shortage of new experiences for gamers to choose from. Included in this very busy month isCities: Skylines 2, a new city-building experience from Paradox Interactive. Following up on the success of the first entry,Cities: Skylines 2looks to expand on the series' formula and give players more options to build the city of their dreams....

A couple of years ago, developer Mundfish revealed an FPS horror game calledAtomic Heartthat seemed to be blending elements ofBioShockandFallout. The game generated quite a bit of buzz with its initial reveal trailer, but has been seen sparingly since then. Now developer Mundfish has finally released a new trailer forAtomic Heart, this time showing off how the game utilizes ray tracing technology. The trailer shows theAtomic Heartprotagonist xploring a building filled with strange creatures....

Summary A newPac-Mangame might be in the works, at least according to a trademark filed by Bandai Namco. The originalPac-Manlaunched in arcades way back in 1980 and became a global sensation, spawning an entire franchise and cementing the titular yellow avatar as one of gaming’s very first mascots. Pac-Man and his supporting cast have appeared in merchandise and various television shows over the decades, andseveralPac-Mansequel gameswere produced. These includeMs. Pac-Man,Baby Pac-Man, and the 3DPac-Man Worldfor the original PlayStation....

In recent years, one of the biggest controversies plaguing the online multiplayer space, especially in regards to first-person shooter games, isSkill-Based Matchmaking, otherwise known as SBMM. The basic idea behind SBMM is that it looks to pair players against those of similar skill levels constantly instead of doing location- or connection-based matchmaking. Some players have complained that this is essentially a ranked mode and this kind of matchmaking should stay in ranked....

Summary It is quite plausible that there are moretransgender characters in animecompared to Western media, which has generally avoided or vilified such topics in the past. For the sake of clarity, the term transgender refers to someone whosegender identity or expressiondiffers from the sex assigned at birth. As with anything introduced into mainstream media, it’s impossible to keep every fan happy, and there may be someLGBTQ+ memberswho are offended by certain transgender representations....

It is a known fact that inCall of Duty: Black Ops ColdWar, switching to a pistol is faster than reloading. While attachments and other means can speed up reloading, nothing can beat a fast switch to the pistol when eliminating enemies. That is why manyCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold Warplayers are choosing the 1911 handgun as their designated sidearm for multiplayer action. Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold Waroffers many different optionsfor secondary weapons....

Capcom has created some of the longest-running and most beloved video game franchises ever made. Whether it’s the genre-definingResident Evilseries or the immensely influentialStreet Fightergames, it’s fair to say that these developers have a staggering number of amazing titles in their vast catalog of games. Of course, when a series starts amassing a big fanbase, it’s up to the developers to provide players with more content to keep up the momentum, something which Capcom has always been more than happy to do....

To say theDeath Strandinggames are strange would be a massive understatement. Not only havetheDeath Strandingtrailers been misleading and vague, but the games themselves require a lot of exposition through cutscenes, dialogue, and in-game text to comprehend. Even if players manage to finish the first game, there are still many unexplained events that beg for the existence ofDeath Stranding 2. Yet it is because of this strangeness that the franchise can be so appealing to some....

OneDestiny 2player makes a bet with other fans, putting their extensive Bottom Dollar collection on the line if a popular content creator manages to earn Worlds First on the upcoming raid.Raids inside ofDestiny 2offer endgame level challenges to players, commonly mixing multiple gameplay styles like platforming, combat, and other mechanics to create a unique activity with the promise of exclusive rewards and exotic weapons. Whenever Bungie adds a new raid toDestiny 2, it quickly turns into a major event for the community, something that the developer has since embraced....

Summary While the new Blood Knight class inDiablo Immortalhas been an eyebrow-raiser among fans,Diablo 4developer, Rod Fergusson, has revealed that players shouldn’t expect to see the sanguine champion in the franchise’s latest chapter. WithDiablo 4’s Season of Blood unveiledon August 22, among the myriad of fixes and quality-of-life features that it promised, the community couldn’t help but notice its overt vampire theme. Vampires in theDiablofranchise have always been passively present, either as generic mobs or hidden in the background of Sanctuary’s lore....

A fewDiablo 4players have been experiencing a worrisome issue while playing the beta version of the game: their GPUs are overheating. Blizzard is currently investigating the matter at the moment, as the beta testing ofDiablo 4continues. Diablo 4is one of the most hyped games of 2023. Announced back in 2019, the title appeared again when Blizzard revealed thatDiablo 4’s early access beta testingwas coming up. It’s been over 10 years since the rocky launch ofDiablo 3, so players are eager to see what Blizzard has devised this time and are also hopeful to see a better launch....