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Only a day after announcing his Twitch comeback, Michael “Shroud” Grzesiek is holding his first stream on the platform since signing his Mixer exclusivity deal last year. WhileShroud’s decision was already a big win for Twitchfollowing a series of controversies, the streamer’s return has also drawn in a massive number of viewers to boot. Like several ex-Mixer personalities, Shroud opted to end hisMixer exclusivity deal rather than continue on Facebook Gaming....

Sonic Maniawas heralded as the gameSonic the Hedgehogfans deserved, as the most recent releases have been received with less than expected applause. The rewind back to theclassic 2D style of Sonic was widely celebratedand has been very successful. With this success, it’s been a bit frustrating to see oldSonic the Hedgehoggames hang around. However, that may be coming to an end as a known leaker has come out with news thatSonic the Hedgehog 3 & Knuckleswill be returning at some point in the near future....

Sonyappears to now be working on a special frame rate compensation feature, according to the company’s latest patent listing. With high-frame rate gaming becoming increasingly more commonplace, technologies such as FreeSync have been developed to combat screen tearing in varying ways, though the presence of multiple standards can complicate things for the average user. It was only recently thatSonyadded variable refresh rate, or VRR, support to PlayStation 5 on all supported displays....

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has released just over twenty films to date. It launched into its fourth phase with the Disney Plus showWandaVision. The MCU has given fans a wide range of film genres, from spy thriller to heist, introduced the audience to new unbelievable, but awesome, characters like Rocket Racoon, took the audience to exciting locations like Asgard and brought the danger right back home, likeAnt-Man’s daughter’s bedroom. For all its emotional zeniths and nadirs, there is only one movie that features a truly terrifying moment: 2017’sSpider-Man: Homecoming....

The first episode ofStar Wars: The Book of Boba Fettset the foundation of the world and the role Boba Fett and his mercenary partner, Fennec Shand, would play. With the second episode creeping around the corner, the series released two new character posters to build anticipation for what these two unique individuals may represent. Even beforeStar Wars: The Book of Boba Fett, character posters have become a staple of the Disney Plus promotional rollout, providing audiences a glimpse of what to look forward to while equally spotlighting some significance in the selected characters themselves....

Summary Boasting a multitude of beloved NPC characters,Stardew Valleyhas inspired a variety of artwork by fans, including a heartfelt portrait of The Pirate’s Wife, Birdie. The quaint elderly woman, who can be found onGinger Island inStardew Valley, only offers a single quest-line, but she manages to leave an emotional impact on players. Since its initial release in 2016,Stardew Valleyhas become a staple of the life-sim genre, offering relaxing gameplay, pixelated graphics, and wholesome characters....

There’s little over a year from now until Chris Pratt makes his intriguing debut asSuper Mario, but even before the film’s first preview comes out, its producers are backing up theGuardians of the Galaxystar as a more-than-capable plumber. When Nintendo announced the full cast of its upcomingSuper Mario Bros.movie, the names on the list raised plenty of eyebrows and none did more than choosing Pratt to play the titular character instead of Charles Martinet, who’s been playing the plumber for 25 years....

Summary A complex and intriguingThe Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrimmod was launched last fall, offering new and engaging lore, gameplay options and RPG elements to Bethesda’s sprawling fantasy title. This mod, called Berserkyr, is just one of manyimpressive player-created expansions forSkyrimthat focus on lore and worldbuilding in addition to novelty gameplay systems. Skyrimarguably has gaming’s most dedicated modding community. The game, which will turn thirteen this year, never seems to lose its relevance, and while this could be attributed to Bethesda’s numerous re-releases and remasters of the game, the credit might just have to go to the modding scene....

Summary Insomniac’sSpider-Manuniverse has brought forth an exciting new take on the hero, and the introduction of one of his most iconic foes, Venom, was a highlight ofSpider-Man 2. As Insomniac’s narrative is set to expand with an upcoming Venom game afterMarvel’s Spider-Man 2, the developer faces one glaring problem with the villain. The arrival of Venom inSpider-Man 2was expected, but the most surprising part about the character is that the game deviated from the most well known narrative of Eddie Brock being taken over by the symbiote....

Stephen King is one of the most storied authors in living memory. His horror and science-fiction narratives are both legendary and legion. The Maine-based writer has won awards from the British Fantasy Society, Bram Stoker Awards, World Fantasy Awards, and many more. He has been nicknamed the “King of Horror” as this is his most frequently implemented genre. From the somewhat obscureCujoto the critically acclaimed horror storyIt, Stephen King has been writing spine-tingling tales since the 1970s....

The First Descendantis set to launch fully on July 2, and the upcoming looter shooter promises “endless” endgame content, less grinding in its looting systems, and even a trading mechanic down the line. Between this, continual community involvement, and a lot of trailer highlights, it’s no wonder that many players are looking forward toThe First Descendant’s launch. At Summer Game Fest, Game Rant spoke withThe First Descendantdirector Minseok Joo about the game’s unique characters, mechanics, and player expectations....

As exciting as 2020’s new releases have been, there are some gems in gaming history that are worth keeping alive through the use of emulators. TheRetroMiMi RK2020handheld game console, available inblackandpurple, can emulate GameBoy consoles, the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Genesis, PSP, and more. A growing number of game titles canbe found only on emulatorsnowadays, and there is a strong argument that the copying and distribution of ROMs is ethically positive by virtue of preserving titles that would otherwise be lost to time....

Ubisoft on Monday shared a new screenshot from The Last Chapter, the final DLC forAssassin’s Creed Valhalla. The in-game image reveals a return of memory fragments from the base game, with Ubisoft confirming that the majority of the upcoming DLC will revolve around collecting these pieces of reminiscence to find out the true end of Eivor’s story inAssassin’s Creed Valhalla.Assassin’s Creed Valhallahas been enjoying a fairly regular influx of new content ever since its late 2020 release....