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Summary One of the most creative ways to tell stories in role-playing games likeStarfieldis through quests, as these put the player at the center of the action. Many exciting missions in the game have the explorer clearing out mines and outposts teeming with pirates and spacers and establishing first contact with an unknown species. As such, a quest set in a corporate office, likeStarfield’s Ryujin Industries Executive Level mission, may seem like a boring one for experienced players....

Summary James Gunn’sSupermanmovie is rumored to feature a classic DC villain besides Nicholas Hoult’s Lex Luthor. However, a new rumor claims Gunn is changing the iconic foe by combining two villains to create one. Supermanplot details are limited, though Gunn has stated that it will followDavid Corenswet’s Clark Kentas he tries to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing. Fans can reasonably assume Superman will conflict with Lex Luthor, but a recent rumor suggests the cunning villain will enlist some muscle to assist in his battle against the Man of Steel....

There are no limits on fictional villainy. The defining trait of an evil character is their willingness or desire to do things that everyone else agrees are unacceptable. However, not every antagonist is completely amoral. Some have lines that they simply will not cross, possibly bringing an evil character into a new light with the introduction of standards. Villainy exists on a spectrum between pure unhinged forces of chaos and calculating despots convinced of their moral righteousness....

Amazon’sThe Boys,Supernatural-creator Eric Kripke’s adaptation of Garth Ennis’s comic of the same name has proven to not only be one of the best superhero projects to not come from either DC or Marvel, but has proven to be one of the best comics adaptations ever. Expanding that universe into animation—akin to the original medium it came from—inThe Boys Presents: Diabolicalseems like a no brainer. As with any project, however, there can be ups and downs....

Batgirl has received decent praise in modern DC games, at least between Rocksteady’sBatman: Arkham Knightand WB Games Montreal’sGotham Knights. Batgirl appears inBatman: Arkham Knightas a playable character in her own Arkham Episode DLC, which spans the longest runtime of any other Arkham Episode, and in challenge modes for extracurricular medals.Batgirl also appears inGotham Knightsas one of four playable protagonists that players can swap to at any time in the Belfry. Until not long ago, though, there was also meant to be a standaloneBatgirlmovie....

Movies based on video games definitely don’t have the best reputation. If anything, they’re pretty much always completely torn apart by critics and fans alike. However, it’s hard to resistthe great ideas that come from gameswhen they have an established fanbase and seem like they could translate really well to cinema. This is why studios continue to make them. Many of these great ideas come from massive series, with big worlds and tons of fan-favorite characters....

TheTiny Tina’s Wonderlandsgameplay trailer gave fans a lot to be excited about, as there was plenty to see during its two-minute runtime. Melee weapons and spellcasting were seen in action, as were some special bows that look extremely powerful. A ton of enemy diversity was on display, from monstrous sharks to a huge boss. TwomysteriousBorderlandscharacterswere showcased as well, giving fans something to theorize about until the game releases next March....

When it comes toCall of DutyZombies, there are a few things that gamers likely think of right away.Wonder Weapons like the Ray Gunwill immediately jump out as memorable, as will maps like Der Riese and Kino Der Toten. Characters like Richtofen, Perks like Juggernog, and the Mystery Box are other defining features of the mode. Another defining aspect ofCall of DutyZombies is its hidden songs, with these easter eggs usually unlocked in the same way....

Summary ACE Entertainment has officially announcedTales of Seikyuas an anime-inspired farming sim game, featuring shape-shifting into several different “yokai” as one of its main mechanics. Recent years have seen the farming simulation genre explode in popularity offthe success of beloved games likeStardew Valleyand theHarvest Moonfranchise. Many of gaming’s biggest developers have even given their own spin on the popular genre, like Square-Enix’sHarvestellaand Sega’sLike A Dragon: Ishin!incorporating farming as a mini-game. Now, the newest farming sim from ACE Entertainment looks to bring a mythology-inspired spin on the genre....

The team behindValheimhas just released a new patch to fix some issues and improve the overall player experience.Valheim, which becameavailable via the Xbox Game Passrecently, has offered some in-game bug-fixing in this patch, while also fixing some problems regarding cloud save storage in both PC and Xbox. RELATED:This is the Soonest Valheim Could Come to PS4 or PS5 Thanks to Xbox Exclusivity Deal The new patch notes forValheiminclude a few fixes, most of them focused on cloud-saving issues....

With the news that Ubisoft is developing an open-worldStar Warsgame, speculation has run rampant on just what exactly this game is going to be. It could follow one of Ubisoft’s formulas for an open-world game, making it essentially aStar Wars-themed gamein that series, or it could borrow some ideas from a bunch of Ubisoft titles to craft its own particular brand. One game that Ubisoft’sStar Warsgame should borrow some ideas from isThe Division....

The night elves inWorld of Warcrafthave endured much in the past few years. In the Battle for Azeroth expansion, they faced unimaginable loss and tragedy as Sylvanas Windrunner destroyed the Kal’dorei capital city within Teldrassil, the World Tree. Now,World of Warcraft’s desolated night elves might have a chance to regrow their home somewhere new. World Trees inWorld of Warcraft’s universe are immense trees that touch the sky with their branches and dominate the horizon with their bulk....

The gaming industry has seen no shortage of cozy life sims as of late, with hit games likeStardew Valleystill topping the charts and others still to come on the horizon.Project Reneis another upcoming life sim that has been in development for years now, yet with no confirmed release date. Dubbed a “next generationSimsgame and creative platform” by its developer,Project Reneaims to usherThe Simsinto a “new future…with a new game experience and more....