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For many, the next generation of consoles is finally here. Some are still waiting before making the jump to PS5 and Xbox Series X, while many others are just struggling with getting their hands on the consoles. Although that’s standard fare for a console launch, 2020 has presented its own set of unique challenges.PS Plusand Xbox Game Pass played a big role in maintaining sanity throughout the pandemic, but luckily (or at least hopefully), 2020 is almost over....

For those not sold onDestruction AllStars,PlayStation has debuted a new launch trailer for the game on its YouTube channel, showcasing the title’s core gameplay and style. As expected, the short look highlights how insane the vehicular mayhem focused game can be, with cars being destroyed by giant hammers, colossal spinning fans, and bollards that seem to rise at random. RELATED:PS5 Exclusive Destruction AllStars Trophy List Revealed Outside of the range of environmental hazards, it seems players -who pick from a handful of zany avatars- will be able to utilize a series of weapons mounted onto vehicles, with the trailer featuring one car with protruding spikes covering its exterior and another sporting a giant blade capable of slicing cars in half on the hood....

New info on next-gen consoles has begun to appear as the age of the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One draws toward its end. An industry insider has shared thoughts on what the successors to Sony andMicrosoft’s consolesare capable of, and the early insights appear to be leaning in favor to thePlayStation 5overProject Scarlettin terms of sheer performance. With Sony’s PlayStation 4 reaching its sixth anniversary on store shelves last week and Microsoft’s Xbox One coming close to the same milestone, the companies are making preparations to unveil the next generation of hardware, both of which are tentatively scheduled to launch in late 2020....

The role-playing genre has become all the rage in modern times, with pretty muchevery company slapping the genre’s name on their gamesin the hopes of generating interest from a wave of gamers who love the sense of progression they experience in such titles. However, while the definition of a role-playing game has definitely changed over time, most people still remember the golden age of classic RPGs that made it a point to prioritize each and every facet of the role that players adopted....

Warning: The following contains spoilers forSecret Invasionepisode 3.The Marvel Cinematic Universe examines betrayal inSecret Invasionepisode 3, and it does it with the help of a handful of Easter eggs. Most of the Easter eggs in episode 3, however, are not comic book nods for the Marvel fans who enjoy searching for them. Instead, they’re references and callbacks to the wider MCU, demonstrating the connectivity betweenSecret Invasionand the rest of the universe....

After years of fan demand through petitions, social media trends, and memes,EAfinally announced thatSkate 4was in production, revealing it was resurrecting the beloved series for its first entry since 2010. The company decided to share an interesting new tidbit of information about the sequel earlier today, revealing that it will be in development at a brand new EA studio called Full Circle. The Vancouver-based developer was confirmed to be taking onSkate 4through a press release, revealing that the team will be lead by former-head of Xbox Live Daniel McCulloch....

Sonic Superstarsdoes not have online co-op.Sonic Superstarswas first announced during Summer Games Festearlier this June, where the game will be revisiting its retro roots with a touch of modern elements. This can be seen withSuperstarshaving 3D graphics instead of using sprites likeSonic Mania, incorporating new power-ups via the Chaos Emeralds, and the aforementioned four-player co-operative play. This is the first time the series has tackled fully functional four player co-op, with previous games having incorporated multiplayer co-op play with limited functions....

Starfieldlooks to be an ambitious title, and some of its features could very well be a test run forThe Elder Scrolls 6. With information onStarfieldslowly coming out as a release creeps closer, attention is being drawn to the game’s promoted features. As a new IP, it has a lot to live up to considering Bethesda’s library includes the highly popularThe Elder ScrollsandFalloutseries, butStarfield’s new ideas could be its driving force....

Nintendo’s new Super Nintendo World attraction is set to arrive to Universal Studios Hollywood early next month and fan reactions are mixed on the voice of the iconic Toad. TheSuper Mario Bros-themed park attraction has beena staple of Universal Studios Japanfor nearly two years now. The themed area features a variety of rides based on different parts of theMariofranchise, includingMario KartandYoshi. Now, with the American version of the theme park attraction set to launch soon, fans are torn over Toad’s voice....

Typecasting typically affects actors by limiting the kinds of roles that casting directors and film producers are willing to offer. However, anyone paying attention will find that directors and screenwriters can get caught up in similarly singular expectations. Sometimes, however, a director adds a new spin on their trademark format and surprises the audience with something special. Chad Stahelski has carved out a nice little niche for himself over the past decade....

Subgenres form in a wide variety of ways, but one of the most effective methods is combining a larger genre with a separate form of art. Not every type of media pairs well with every other, but when creators find a combination that works, they stick with it. Look no further than the long iron-forged bond of metal and fantasy, known colloquially as Heavy Mithril. There area lot of fantasy storiesthat fit into an annoyingly familiar mold....

Warning: This review contains spoilers forThe Mandalorianseason 3 episode 3. The latest episode ofThe Mandalorian’s uneven third season, “Chapter 19: The Convert,” picks up where last week’s installment left off. After Bo-Katan dived into the living waters of Mandalore to save Mando, she is also redeemed in the eyes of her people. This season arc about the semantics of Mandalorian creeds isn’t as exciting or high-stakes as the previous seasons’ storylines about the Empire’s leftovers trying to abduct Grogu, but it could be building to something more exciting....

The popularity ofThe Witcherfranchise has increased dramatically over recent years thanks in large to the fantasticWitcher 3and the equally amazing Netflix series. These both serve as wonderful jumping off points for the series, but many will eventually find themselves backtracking to the place where it all began. RELATED:10 Action RPGs To Play If You Like The Witcher 3 The Witcheris starting to show its age a little, which is perhaps to be expected from a game that is now more than 13 years old....