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Summary Cliff Bleszinski, creator of Xbox’s popular third-person shooter franchiseGears of War,has made mention of the next title in the series rumored to be underway at The Coalition. It’s been about four years since the release ofGears 5in 2019 and close to three since its acclaimedHivebustersDLC. Since then,Gearsfans have been eagerly awaiting what’s next for the franchise amid swirling rumors ofThe Coalition canceling two new IPsin favor of starting work onGears 6....

In a game likeGhostwire: Tokyothat lets players wield magical abilities with fun hand animations, a bow and arrow may always feel comparatively underwhelming. If Doctor Strange was to wield both his mystical sorcery and a random physical weapon, fans may be more interested in his magic abilities overall. BecauseGhostwire: Tokyo’s open-world approach to gameplayis played from a first-person perspective, players also get to watch each Ethereal Weaving spell that KK and Akito cast with elaborate hand animations....

As part of the DC FanDome virtual event, Harley Quinn herself made an appearance to personally answer questions from fans, and it was exactly what one would expect. This is the same character whose reaction to seeing the Batcave for the first time was “So this must be where you f*** the bats,” after all. Straight from her apartment couch, Harley whipped out her phone and rattled off fan inquiries. Starting with an on-brand Chipotle rant, she quickly went on to answer possibly the most important question on fans' minds: Will there be a season 3?...

Quick Links Starting school at Hogwarts as a fifth year means thatHogwarts Legacyplayers have a lot to learn if they want to catch up with their classmates. While learning new spells is certainly an important part of this, understanding Herbology and knowing how to utilize it is tremendously helpful as players continue their quest tomaster Ancient Magic and put down Ranrok’s rebellion. Herbology can allow players to grow ingredients to make potions or even turn the tide of a fight with deadly magical plants like Mandrakes, Chinese Chomping Cabbages, or Venomous Tentaculas....

Collecting Field Guide Pages allow players to complete some of the challenges found inHogwarts Legacy. Most of the tasks reward Appearances such as Outfits, Cloaks, and Robes; the rewards can be claimed in the Main Menu under the Challenges section inHogwarts Legacy. To obtain Field Guide Pages, players must stand extremely close to the paper’s location and cast Revelio. A scroll will appear, allowing protagonists to interact with it and learn a new piece of history about the world ofHogwarts Legacy....

Fans ofNetflix’sThe Umbrella Academywill be able to dress like their favorite super-powered students with Hot Topic’s latest range of clothes and ephemera based on the show. While some items are direct replicas of clothes worn in the show, others simply take inspiration from the logo, allowing for a more subtle celebration of fandom. Unique abilities and familial dysfunction are not included, but required for the full effect. Hot Topic’sTheUmbrella Academyline includes a variety of coats, T-shirts, pleated skirts and more....

Whether one loves or hatesHideo Kojima’sDeath Stranding, there is no denying Kojima’s sheer creativity when it comes to game development. BeforeDeath Stranding, Kojima innovated for decades with theMetal Gearfranchise at Konami, and most of the games he’s released have earned near-universal acclaim, with many standing as some of the highest-rated video games of all time. Considering this, it’s no surprise that horror game fans are excited at the idea of Kojima’s next project being a horror game....

Summary The Elder Scrolls: Skyrimdid a lot in the way of innovating the franchise’s formula to create a truly unique and wide-spanning experience. With that being said, there are a lot of core features of the widerElder Scrollsidentity that the game carried forward, such as its many guild-related questlines. One of the most memorable re-appearing guilds inThe Elder Scrolls: Skyrimis the Thieves Guild, boasting its own dedicated story in the title....

Summary Acrobatics is one ofState of Decay 2’s most lackluster skills, butState of Decay 3could turn it into something immensely useful. Acrobatics sounds like a skill that would be naturally useful in a post-apocalyptic setting. After all, agility would be paramount in traversing terrain and dodging attacks. However,State of Decay 2’s take on the skill failed to impress. WithState of Decay 3having the opportunity to build on the last game, the Acrobatics skill represents a particular opportunity....

Quick Links Capcom’sDragon’s Dogma 2is an action-adventure title that puts players in the shoes of the Arisen as they try to fulfill their destiny as a dragon-slayer and ruler of the realm. The game is full of quests and side quests that are all filled withintriguing twists and turns, as well as a host of colorful characters. One questline of particular intrigue involves an assassination attempt on the Empress ofBattahl, Nadinia....

FortniteChapter 2 has been a massive hit, and players have been enjoying all the new features and improvements that came with the latest chapter of the game. On top of all that, Epic Games has been busy introducing new crossover events and other fun activities to keep the player base engaged. The Winterfest event got wrapped up recently, but Epic Games is not one to wait; instead, they just released the latest v11....

Many fans were curious as to who would become one of, if not THE, main leader/hero of the MCU during phase four, but according to Kevin Feige, that role goes to Benedict Cumerbatch’sDoctor Strange. The Marvel Studios boss highlighted the importance of Cumberbatch’s sorcerer role, calling him the ‘anchor’ of the MCU during a ceremony recognizing the actor’s addition to the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The events ofAvengers: Endgamemay have seen the defeat of Thanos, but the conclusion to the Infinity Sage also saw the death of iconic heroes such asTony Stark’s Iron Manand Natasha Romanoff’s Black Widow along with the retirement of Steve Rogers' Captain America....

After an incredibly long wait, yesterday marked the first full-fledged Nintendo Direct presentation in almost a year and a half. Fans were more than excited to see a return-to-form from the Japanese video game company, which brought news ofPyra/Mythra joiningSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate,The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HDcoming to the Nintendo Switch this July, and of course, the reveal of the latest entry in theMario Golfseries,Mario Golf: Super Rush....