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The sad truth of blockbuster cinema is that many decisions aren’t made for artistic reasons. Many of the projects fans love have been trimmed down or tampered with by the wealthy IP holders who technically own the characters. Some comic book icons have been the subject of brutal battles between studios. Even lesser-known faces like Kraven the Hunter have been the prize of this frustrating game. Kraven is the latestSpider-Man villain to earn a solo film as part of Sony’s long-suffering cinematic universe....

Summary After years of dealing with content droughts, it feels likeWorld of Warcraftis the healthiest it has ever been. Blizzard really wanted to win the fanbase back after the extremely controversial Shadowlands, and it seems to be doing just that. Every couple of months, players have been given new content to explore with new stories waiting to be discovered. It has given them a reason to keep coming back toWorld of Warcraftthroughout the year, which has helped make Dragonflight one of the best expansions to date....

The key to a great fantasy story is good worldbuilding, as the fictional world and culture that is created can really make or break a piece of media. If it’s not detailed enough, the world won’t feel real or lived-in, which can take people out of the story. If it’s too detailed and complex, people might have trouble following the story and get too bogged down in the minutiae. There are many stories that have managed to perfect their worldbuilding in a way that has made the story iconic....

There are few things more endearing than the presence of an adorable dog in a movie for several reasons. Some are used solely as side characters to help a protagonist grow, while others are given center stage to tell their own stories. They can become great characters depending on their role, but only if their movie permits it. RELATED:Best Movies & Shows For Dog Lovers On Amazon Prime Video Dogs can also be used in cinema to evoke feelings of heartbreak and loss....

Summary A lucky fan ofCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3Zombies got an amazing surprise for Christmas when they were gifted a present designed to look like a loot box from the popularCall of Dutymode. As one of the most popular modes in the franchise, many players flock to Zombies, andModern Warfare 3continues this tradition. TheCall of Dutyseries has been one of the longest running franchises in modern gaming, and the introduction of the Zombies mode marked a new era for the games....

Summary A recent update toCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3appears to have broken a COR-45 gun attachment. When equipped, the attachment now causes a popularCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3pistol to perform worse than if no attachment were equipped at all. The sheer number of available firearms inCall of Dutyresults in a community-wide pursuit to identify thebestCall of Dutymeta weaponsfor use in multiplayer and game modes likeWarzone. The meta, though, is always changing, particularly as the developers issue updates and patches to address bugs, exploits, and to promote new play strategies or tamp down on loadouts seen as disruptive or excessively popular....

Metais back with another VR showcase for 2023, and the first major announcement of the event is the reveal of the new Meta Quest 3 headset. The Quest 3 will retail starting at $499 this fall, with a price drop expected for the Quest 2. The Quest 3’s specs will be revealed at a later date, but all games shown during the event will be compatible with the current range of QuestVRheadsets....

Summary Fortnitehas developed a grand community within its Creative mode section of the free-to-play game. Harboring a large number of creators and players, Creative mode can introduce various genres of maps for all types of gamers. Tycoon maps, some of the most popular types of Creative games, take up a large part of the Creative Directory. There are many exceptional tycoon-esque maps that players can find inFortnite. These maps start their players off at the beginning of a ‘career’ with no money or assets....

The floodgates have opened forGenshin Impactas leaks about Fontaine continue to emerge, this time even showing the map of the new Region coming in Version 4.0.Genshin Impactrecently released a Fontaine teaserrevealing the new assortment of characters that will be joining the Traveler on their journey across Teyvat. True to expectations, it showed the images of a Victorian steampunk nation with a vast complex of sewers, and a grand, imposing courthouse. Whereas the mercantile Liyue was the nation of Contracts, Fontaine is the nation of Justice, and many players are excited to see how HoYoverse will explore these themes over the next year....

There have been manyHarry Pottergames, but Avalanche Software’sHogwarts Legacypromises to be the most immersive yet. As players have seen, they will get to explore a version of Hogwarts castle that is quite faithful to the source material. However, while the common rooms look quite interesting, the rest of the castle still leaves a lot to be desired. Environments look a tad monotonous, which could make it easy to get lost....

Adriana Chechik was one of the content creators invited toTwitchCon San Diegothis year. Unfortunately, things took a turn for the worse after she took part in the exhibit under Lenovo and Intel. The booth in question involved gladiator-style matches between content creators in a large foam pit. Chechik is only one of the people who left the exhibit with injuries, but hers are by far the worst of the bunch....

The upcoming Lightfall expansion forDestiny 2is set to bring a major overhaul to the game’s mod system, and it’s a win for players in many ways. According to Bungie, the current mod system has been built piecemeal over the years and contains a lot of redundancies, making it difficult for players to navigate and create the builds they want. However, with the new Lightfall expansion, Bungie is taking the opportunity to touch and tune every single mod in the game, streamlining the process and bringing new and exciting build potential toDestiny 2....

In the modern era of open-world RPGs, with games as different asFalloutandOctopath Travelercompeting for attention, creating a fulfilling and unique exploration experience for players can be a Herculean task.Persona 5 Royaldidn’t have the vast openlandscapes ofHorizon Forbidden Westor the near-limitless content of a Ubisoft title, but instead presented players a different kind of experience.Atlusgave players a curated and refined open-world with details around every corner and a wealth of secrets to discover....