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The Game AwardsOrchestra flutist Pedro Eustache aka “Flute Guy” took to his Twitter account publicly to thank new fans after he went viral during the orchestra’s performance. Cameras cut to him multiple times during the act, playing a different instrument than he was before. Fans became enraptured by his enthusiasm and the variety of flutes he played during the orchestra’s medley of songs fromgames nominated for Game of the Year....

The COVID-19 pandemic hit the world in 2020, completely changing life for virtually everyone on the planet. This included the cancellation of public events and lockdowns to keep people indoors and away from one another to help stop the spread of the virus. Various companies stepped up to provide free content to people as a way to encourage them to stay home and do their part to try getting the virus under control, and that includedSony’s Play at Home initiative....

Summary A fan has crafted a series ofPokemonillustrations inspired by theKung Fu Pandauniverse. This creative endeavor reimagines classicPokemoncharacters with a dynamic and whimsical twist, seamlessly blending the styles of both worlds. Pokemonis a globally popular franchisecreated by Satoshi Tajiri and Ken Sugimori, managed by The Pokemon Company. It began as a pair of video games for the original Game Boy in 1996 and has since expanded into various media, including animated TV series, films, trading card games, and merchandise....

Newly-released single-player sci-fi action FPSAtomic Hearthas fans and critics torn over several elements of its story, writing, and gameplay, but developer Mundfish added several clever features that will stand out among RPG fans. Reviews forAtomic Heartrange anywhere from bad to excellent, noting that the game borrows many of its FPS elements from games likeBioShockandWolfensteinwhile implementing some light RPG features as well. Though it’s more of a blockbuster-style action game than a traditional RPG or immersive sim,Atomic Heartsmartly executes its looting, exploring, upgrading, and fighting....

Summary Dungeons and Dragonscan be a hugely versatile tabletop experience, demonstrated by the vast array of official campaigns available for the roleplaying game.Putting together homebrew campaignscan be a lot of hard work and effort for a Dungeon Master, and trying to craft a compelling mystery full of suspense only adds to the complexity. While some DMs may love that challenge, there are plenty of suspenseful pre-written campaigns available for DMs who want to run a suspenseful and thrilling mystery game without writing it themselves....

Peglinis a bubble shooter indie game and roguelike with elements of a turn-based RPG. Players shoot orbs to pop pegs, much like inPeggle. Popped pegs build points that deal damage to enemies. Throughout the game, people can gather different upgrades in the form of orbs and relics. These are useful since the game is also a roguelike, meaning that if players lose a level they can restart with relics carrying over....

Summary From colony-sims andspace simulation games, all the way to ultra-realistic flight simulators, the simulation genre houses games of all shapes and sizes. Due to the nature of simulation gameplay, they often don’t suit linear structures and narratives, opening the genre up to the dynamic and player-driven gameplay of sandbox games. These games vary in realism, but all of them contain simulation as part of their core gameplay loop. Whether it be spaceflight, trade, survival, management, or life itself, there’s something here to suit all kinds of players....

Summary Fans of theBorderlandsfranchise are getting another look at the upcoming live-action film with a new official poster, featuring a colorful cast of familiar characters. Since the firsttrailer for theBorderlandsmoviedropped back in March, announcements for the project have been quiet, but this latest glimpse at the cinematic video game adaptation is looking to reignite fan hype once more. First announced back in 2015, theBorderlandsmovie began principal production in 2021 and underwent a series of re-shoots before entering the final stages of production in 2023....

Fans have known for some time that the Call of Duty Next event would take place on September 15, but now they know the specific time that it starts. Call of Duty Next is a specialCall of Dutyseries showcase where Activision will be showcasing the franchise’s upcoming projects. While there are those who are excited to seeCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2multiplayerin action, for battle royale fans, the headliner is definitelyCall of Duty: Warzone 2....

There’s arguably no story more tragic thana story that’s been left unfinished, nor are there too many feelings that can hit quite as hard as nostalgia. It’s perhaps for this reason that so many canceled television series end up getting revived somewhere further down the road, much to the delight of their long-suffering fans. Unfortunately, however, things don’t always go to plan. RELATED:Canceled TV Shows That Were Later Revived For everyDexter: New BloodandTwin PeaksSeason 3there are countless examples of shows that would have been much better off remaining dead....

Summary In recent years, the isekai genrehas become a major part of the anime and manga sphere. Stories of reincarnating or teleporting to another world and living out a dream life have become incredibly commonplace, and every anime season has been accompanied by at least one or two new isekai series. Of course, traveling to another world is far from a new concept, and there are tons of classic manga that feature a similar kind of story....

Life as a space prisoner inVoid Bastardswas chaotic, perilous, and typically short-lived. The strategy-heavysci-fi shooter, released in 2019, earned well-deserved praise for its comic book art style and unique gameplay loop. Now, the Bastards are back, but with a fair number of changes.Wild Bastardsis set for release later this year as a standalone sequel. Maintaining the style and tone of the original,Wild Bastardsis taking things in a slightly different direction. The shooter will still focus heavily on strategy, while introducing new mechanics, a different approach to level design, and a handful of other confirmed changes....

Dark Soulsintroduced players to many unique and interesting locations, from the depths of Blighttown to the labyrinths of Sen’s Fortress. Among these areas is Anor Londo, the city of sunlight, which at one point acted as Gwyn’s personal palace. However, as the player progresses through Anor Londo, they come to find that the city is just as hostile and unforgiving as any other location inDark Souls. That being said, the most interesting aspect of Anor Londo is the story implications a player can derive....