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Valveis a company that’s constantly experimenting with new ideas. TheHalf-Life,Portal, andCounter-Strikegame studio also creates its own gaming hardware, like the popularValveIndex VR headset and the now-defunct Steam controller. One can only imagine all of the projects Valve works on behind the scenes that never come to fruition. Sometimes, like with this newly discovered Valve patent for AR in video games, PC enthusiasts get a look at what could be. This new patent is named “Augmented reality (AR) system for providing AR in video games” and was filed by Valve on January 9....

The promotions forShang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Ringshave been in full swing for over a month now. Marvel Studios has released multiple trailers, exclusive clips, and featurettes to offer fans an insight into the highly-anticipated flick. Just before the film premiered in theaters, the studio released a fun video of star Awkwafina taking viewers on a tour of the film’s sets. Titled “Behind the wheel with Awkwafina,” the two-minute video has the actor, who portrays the role of Katy inMarvel Studios’Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, drive around the film’s rather large backlot in a golf cart....

Battlefield 2042has been met with a great deal of criticism since its launch a few weeks ago. From “Persistence Error” issues blocking people from playing the game, to a vast array of glitches and bugs, there is plenty wrong withBattlefield2042. Players who are disappointed with the current state of the game are absolutely justified. Long-time fans are also disappointed with the lack of many features that were present in previousBattlefieldgames, such as continuous servers, leaderboards, and a stripped down weapon list, among other letdowns....

Summary Xbox Game Passis today addingFar Cry 6to its vast content library. The open-world shooter’s debut on the platform arrives just two days afterXbox Game Pass added holiday-spirited puzzlerTin Heartsto its catalog. Microsoft has so far confirmedten new Xbox Game Pass titles for December 2023, almost all of which have already reached the subscription service.Far Cry 6is the only game from that batch that is still pending release, which is scheduled for later today....

Roughly every two weeks,Xbox Game Passannounces its upcoming games. It doesn’t always show its full hand, though, with the service adding surprise games multiple times in the past. Still, it’s always nice to know what’s coming in the next week or two.Xbox Game Pass' announcement timings usually put it at the start and middle of a month. So, just a few days ago, Xbox Game Pass revealed its slate of upcoming games....

The story ofLife is Strange: True Colors, follows the protagonist, Alex, who reunites with her brother, Gabe, after eight years of separation. However, a happy ending is far from Alex’s grasp. Gabe dies shortly after their reunion, and Alex must uncover the truth behind the tragedy. For that, players need to help her collect crucial evidence. RELATED:How Life is Strange: True Colors Tackles the Morality of Alex’s Powers Choice-based games are always fun for players who wish to test their decision-making abilities, where each choice will lead to a different result....

Summary ThePlayStation 5’s latest sales figures reveal that nearly half of the PlayStation userbase has yet to upgrade from its predecessor, the PlayStation 4. Sony’s recent earnings call disclosed that thePS5has sold over 59 million units in its lifetime so far, but the monthly active user numbers show that tens of millions of PlayStation fans are still using the PS4. Having launched in November 2020 at the height of the global semiconductor chip shortage, thePS5 faced severe stock issuesfor nearly two years - a big hindrance towards its early adoption....

Summary TheSonic the Hedgehogfranchise has seemingly found its stride in recent years. After a string of satisfying releases in the form ofSonic ManiaandSonic Frontiers, along with the Blue Blur’s Hollywood success,Sonicis in a much better place than it was almost a decade ago. Sega looks to climb the mountain of redemption even further withSonic Superstars, a title that promises to bring Sonic and friends back to their 2D roots with some modern twists....

Among Ushas received a big update that adds new crew member roles, a store, Cosmicubes for earning cosmetics, and Achievements. The Achievements reward dedicated players for simply continuing to take part in InnerSloth’s popular social deduction game, but some require a very specific set of circumstances to unlock. Unlocking Achievements might not be the priority for allAmong Usfans, and some might just be coming back to try out the exciting new roles, like the alien Shapeshifter....

Early this March, developer Picorinne Soft and publisher PixelHeart Studios announced thatAndro Dunos 2is currently in development. For the uninitiated, the upcoming gameserves as a follow-up to 1992’sAndro Dunos, which is a scrolling shoot ‘em up that was developed by Visco Corporation and published by SNK. In an interview with Game Rant, developer Ryo from Picroinne Soft shared why he decided to revive theAndro Dunosfranchise 28 years later after releasing the first game....

Summary A creative artist designs their ownPokemonbased on an internet meme referred to as Dwarf Wizard. Fans of the popular franchise enjoy adding their own touch to the world that Game Freak has been building the past few decades.Pokemonplayers have been putting their own spin on various aspects of the franchise, which has led to very impressive results. This includesnew evolutions for a number of Pokemonor new forms for pocket monsters to take on....

As a co-operative shooter, Turtle Rock Studios’Back 4 Bloodis a fairly decent entry. While perpetuating the zombie FPS, it was sadly unable to match thelegacy that was Valve’sLeft 4 Deadseries that it was hoping to be a continuation of. It currently has a score of “mostly positive” on Steam, so it still has it fan base. On top of that, the developer has been releasing new updates and content, and a new tweet suggests that more expansions are on the way....

Banishers: Ghosts of New Edenis the newest title fromdeveloper Don’t Nod, known best for its work on theLife is Strangeseries. The title tells the story of Antea and Red, Banishers sent to investigate a curse grippingthe settlement of New Eden. As Banishers, Antea and Red are specialized in a variety of rituals with which to investigate and interact with the elements surrounding the settlement’s hauntings. Throughout the Banishers’ trek to New Eden Town, it is up to players to identify and complete the appropriate rituals, each requiring unique summoning materials and unique environmental parameters....