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This article contains The Northman spoilers. “To be or not to be.” That is a question which never occurs to Alexander Skarsgård’s Amleth in The Northman. He knows exactly what he’ll be next week. It’s the same thing as last week: a bloodthirsty Viking. Nevertheless, the character has much in common with William Shakespeare’s Danish prince, who famously uttered the above quote during a soliloquy in Act Three of Hamlet. And whether viewers are familiar with the Bard’s tragedy or not, that connection to Elsinore pervades throughout this weekend’s bare-chested epic....

EA Motive has launched its first game, and there’s a lot to be impressed with. Star Wars: Squadrons offers a unique modern and multiplayer starfighter experience, a style of game that hasn’t been available for many years now. Particularly impressive is Motive’s authentic recreation of so many Star Wars ships, from the X-Wing to Star Destroyers. And while fans are hoping for continued post-launch support from Motive, despite comments to the contrary, they’re also beginning to ask what’s next for EA’s young studio....

It’s no secret that the launch of Star Wars: Battlefront 2 was a complete disaster for EA, DICE, and fans of the franchise, with lasting effects on the video game industry as a whole. The game’s marketing wildly missold the story and quality of the single-player campaign, multiplayer was incredibly unbalanced and required dozens of hours of grinding to unlock heroes, and the game was riddled with loot boxes, so much so that it became a legal issue....

UPDATE: Todd Howard opened the Xbox and Bethesda Showcase at E3 2021 to officially confirmed Starfield for Xbox and PC. It’s exclusive, and coming our way on November 11, 2022. No gameplay deep dive for now, but you can check out the official trailer below: Original story follows: The release date and trailer for Bethesda’s Starfield has emerged online ahead of its appearance at Microsoft’s Xbox and Bethesda Showcase at E3 2021....

Valve’s digital gaming distribution platform, Steam, officially begins its annual Autumn Sale, offering a plethora of discounts for a wide variety of PC titles. Following Steam’s major overhaul to its store with Discovery update 2.0, Valve’s digital marketplace for video games has officially begun its annual Autumn Sale event, with this year’s discounts including some of 2016’s top titles, along with myriad other fan-favorites that are available for incredibly low prices....

The Summer Sale at Steam is less than 24 hours away from ending, so grab what you can while you can. Get perks on your purchases like extra Steam points and saving some extra money on purchases of $30. Steam, one of the leading retailers of video games for PC, is just about to wrap up their annual summer sale. The sale marks down a huge selection of titles across the board, putting price anywhere from 10% to 85% off their original value....

In Call of Duty: Warzone Season 6’s new Armored Royale mode, some fans are noticing strange circle placements. While the randomized circle of Warzone has long been a mystery to players, it has always landed in survivable areas. That fact no longer applies, as Armored Royale’s circle seems to have a mind of its own. As players race across the map blasting each other’s armored Warzone trucks to bits, the gas provides a constantly evolving threat....

It’s all gone upside down, as Stranger Things and mobile game The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross have crossed over. Eleven, Jim Hopper, Mike Wheeler, and Will Byers have all joined the anime game and can be collected through the collab pickup draw in Grand Cross. From now until May 11, you’ll be able to unlock these characters through the gacha system. If you play through the game and reach enough mileage, you’ll gain one of the four Stranger Things heroes....

Street Fighter’s soft-spoken and hard-hitting martial artist might not boast the loudest personality ever, but Ryu comfortably ranks among the fighting genre’s most iconic creations. After all, Ryu was deemed worthy of an invitation to join Super Smash Bros, a prestigious achievement that has generally alluded fighting games. The master of the Shotokan fighting style, Ryu is not only the quintessential all-rounder, but he is a pretty great choice for cosplay....

One of the most important parts of Call of Duty: Warzone is balance. The game needs mechanics that are balanced and fair for all players. Many gamers on PC are bringing attention to one part of the game that isn’t as fair for them as it is for console players. It seems that stun grenades work very differently in Call of Duty: Warzone on PC than on consoles. Stun grenades are a classic Call of Duty item....

Information regarding the upcoming rides at the highly anticipated Super Nintendo World theme park at Universal Studios Japan has leaked on the internet. The leaked videos were spotted by fans on streaming platform Vimeo earlier this week. Footage appeared to be from an unreleased prototype for Super Nintendo World’s official site. Specific information regarding rides - including the previously announced Mario Kart-themed ride and omnimover Yoshi’s Adventure - was listed, as well as images that appear to be from the rides themselves....

Nintendo is on a roll with constantly updating Super Super Smash Bros. Ultimate with new fighters, patches, and fighters adjustments every few months. Just this week, Masahiro Sakurai (director of Smash Bros.), hosted a livestreamed presentation to reveal more gameplay of the recently released fighter, Pyra/Mythra from Xenoblade Chronicles 2. At the end of the presentation, it was announced that Pyra/Mythra would be released later that day on the Switch eShop for download....

Pillow Castle Games’ perception-testing, perspective-skewing, reality-bending, first-person puzzler Superliminal recently launched on Steam, and has already firmly established itself in the platform’s Very Positive review section. The game’s Steam launch was accompanied by an update that brought new features, added support for Mac and Linux, as well as new Developer Commentary and Challenge Modes. As is often common with new Steam launches, Superliminial has a celebratory 20% discounted price, from $19....

With so many players entering Team Fortress 2 every day, many mistakes are made as well. The Spy is the class a lot of new players gravitate to. The idea of disguising as the enemy and having the ability to instakill through a single backstab is understandably enticing to new players. But since the Spy is actually a very complex class, many players are prone to committing grave mistakes when they play Red or Blu’s resident Frenchman....

World-renowned European esports organization Team Liquid is preparing to enter the competitive VALORANT scene, according to a report from 1pv. The organization looks to sign the British fish123 roster, one of the most dominant teams during the VALORANT beta. Former CS:GO star Adil “ScreaM” Benrlitom is rumored to complete the lineup. Fish123 made their name as one of the best VALORANT teams in Europe during the game’s closed beta. Hailing from the UK, the team won the Mandatory Cup, Solary Cup, and three straight Take The Throne tournaments....

The mysteries presented in Tell Me Why extend beyond the narrative and intertwine with the game’s numerous puzzles. There are plenty of puzzles you must solve in order to progress the story forward, as well as uncover more information about other characters. Mary-Ann’s box is just one example of this, but the answers hidden within aren’t so easy to discover. Here’s how to open Mary-Ann’s box in Tell Me Why....

The melee build in Terraria 1.4 is a classic. Powerful, versatile, and the ordinary direction to take through the game. It’s strong from the early game all the way to the very last bosses. The Moon Lord stands no chance against your trusty sword. Although there are many options when it comes to the melee build, as with all things in Terraria, there is an optimum path through the game. This guide will help you make the most of the best weapons, armor, and accessories for an ultimate melee build in Terraria....

For nearly as long as the series has been on television, The Simpsons have frequently appeared throughout the world of gaming. From arcades to home consoles, there are tons of official Simpsons games that are not only cult classics today, but hidden gems from more than a decade ago. That said, the actual list of Simpsons games is incredibly scattered in terms of quality – particularly on Metacritic. Reviews for these games scale from utter failures to being as glowing as the ones for big-budget titles....

Evoking feelings of joy and sorrow through a game’s narrative is fairly straightforward. Coming up with a convincing plot twist, on the other hand, requires a level of subtlety that very few writers possess. Video games have been subverting players’ expectations since the early days of gaming, but few series are as adept at flipping the script than Final Fantasy. Over the years, players have been treated to some incredible plot-twists....

In survival games, choosing the right path is key to having the experience that suits a player’s style. This rings especially true when talking about the team the player chooses and the tactics they employ. With so many different approaches, it gets hard to sort through the most effective ways to victory. Thankfully, the pioneers have passed down the information so beginners can save time. Not all paths are good choices though, with some giving little to no benefit at all and taking up valuable resources....