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A patent filed by Rockstar’s parent company Take-Two may hint at just how ambitious a project the still-theoretical GTA 6 really is. Non-playable characters, or NPCs, are an integral part of so many games. So much so that there are a handful who will go down in video game history forevermore. It’s somewhat surprising that the development of NPCs hasn’t progressed further considering how big a role they can play. In Cyberpunk 2077, some of them continue to place cellphones in their bums and pee all over the floor....

The upcoming Walking Dead spin-off Tales of the Walking Dead is an anthology series, which means that each of the first season’s six episodes will center on different characters that may or may not make appearances in other episodes throughout the season. Because each episode is primarily a self-contained story, actors who may not have the time to commit to a full season arc are able to join this universe. This means that Tales of the Walking Dead has a stacked cast with many familiar faces – some are newcomers to the franchise and others are Walking Dead alums....

The original Halo trilogy was unquestionably a phenomenon, the flagship series of the Xbox consoles for years. Since 343 Industries acquired the franchise, each subsequent installment has been far more divisive, incorporating features and mechanics from outside influences like Call of Duty. However, even without all the extra reading material, the internal universe of Halo developed very endearing characters with little dialogue. Their brave actions and likable attitudes speak for themselves, led by the quintessential hero, the Master Chief....

Dragon Quest 11 is a long game with an even longer list of weapons for you to find, loot, and craft. Gaining power in any JRPG requires some degree of time, and this power can be gained through sheer force of stats, powerful consumables, or even just the equipment you choose to wear on your person. Weapons are an excellent way to grow in strength, and the very best weapons provide so much more....

This article contains spoilers of The Batman and the DCEU. It’s been nearly a decade since the release of a solo Batman movie, 2012’s The Dark Knight Rises, and as we approach the 10-year anniversary of the much-debated conclusion to Christopher Nolan’s acclaimed Dark Knight trilogy, a new standalone film about the Caped Crusader, Matt Reeves’ The Batman, is now in theaters. But meanwhile, in the interregnum between the end of Nolan’s mostly brilliant triptych and what we hope is the beginning of a new series of Batfilms under Reeves’ watch, a different variation of Gotham’s protector showed up in two (or three, or even four, depending on how you look at it) movies between 2016 and 2021....

Published and developed by Namco, the Tales series launched in 1995 with the release of Tales of Phantasia. It was considered revolutionary at the time due to its Linear Motion Battle System that featured real-time combat as opposed to turn-based. This beat-em-up-like combat helped the franchise stand out among a crowded genre in the ’90s. Additionally, it would become the staple of the series and evolve with every new mainline release....

One staple in BioWare RPGs is the chance to romance companions or even NPCs, something that has been honed and sometimes perfected across various games. Of course, one of those is Mass Effect, meaning that players will get the chance to re-kindle these flames over the whole trilogy come Mass Effect: Legendary Edition. Now, this is not to say that any particular romance is bad in the upcoming Mass Effect: Legendary Edition, but they are not created equal....

The Devil All The Time is Netflix’s latest buzzy thriller, a Southern Gothic noir with a sprawling narrative and a cast absolutely packed with A-Listers. Robert Pattinson plays an abusive evangelist, Sebastian Stan a corrupt cop, Bill Skarsgard a traumatised war vet and Tom Holland the son trying to undo the damage done by his father. But it might just be Harry Melling who is the biggest surprise of the movie....

If there was ever a word that would be considered the most associated with The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, that word is “dragon.” The driving force behind the main story of Skyrim, dragons, within the Elder Scrolls universe, are some of the most powerful beings that can exist on Mundus or the mortal plane. It is assumed that every dragon is named, but few names are carved into legend. Long-time fans of the franchise have even met some of the most famous dragons face-to-face....

The ancient history of Tamriel is filled with epic tales of bravery and heroism. Dragons, of course, are often featured extensively in those stories. Once, they had been the masters of all mankind before being violently overthrown by their former subjects. Many of the more prominent Dragons from this era that weren’t killed outright would meet very different fates over the succeeding centuries. Some would be hunted down and exterminated by various organizations, most notably the Blades....

The Elder Scrolls: Blades has officially launched after spending over a year in Early Access. First announced by Todd Howard at Bethesda’s E3 2016 showcase, Blades entered Early Access for iOS and Android back in March 2018. As a Mobile-focused RPG spin-off the venerable Elder Scrolls series, Blades was heavily scrutinized through every point of its development and initial release. The critical reception to its first Early Access launch was mixed, with reviewers praising the game’s visuals and combat, even as they criticized its grinding and reliance on micro-transactions....

The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim is a vast open world, and as such, there’s a lot of monsters to be encountered over the course of the game. The same can be said of Dungeons & Dragons, which pretty much boasts the ultimate list of monsters, since it’s so long-running and varried. Most monsters in games and other media have roots in common folk tales and myths from around the world, and as such, share characteristics even if they aren’t the same “thing....

This The Expanse review contains spoilers. The Expanse Season 3 Episode 4 It figures that it would take a common enemy, even one as temporary as the MCRN squids who try to take over Holden’s ship, to bring the divided crew, including Bobbie and Avasarala, closer together in this week’s The Expanse. Although the events unfolding on Io hold the most intrigue in “Reload,” the emotional journeys and enjoyable reactions of Amos, Bobbie, Naomi, and the others are what ultimately make this a successful episode....

This The Flash review contains spoilers. The Flash Season 6 Episode 1 “Meet the new Flash. Same as the old Flash.” OK, so I’m paraphrasing The Who, certainly not the classic rock band of the hour (we’ll get to them soon enough), but trust me when I say that I mean this in the best way possible. If I’m waxing nostalgic about “the old Flash” I’m usually talking about the very best moments of the first season, or the first half of the (otherwise dreadful) season two, or the tonal balance of season three....

The Last of Us Part 2, Naughty Dog’s follow-up to the 2013 critical darling, is now available for PlayStation 4 gamers to pick up and play. The long-awaited sequel has players taking on the role of Ellie full-time, as she faces the realities of the fall of human society and the still-present plague. For players who love The Last of Us and want to celebrate the game even once it’s finished, the Good Smile Company has something special in the works....

Cloud Imperium Games announces that Star Citizen’s Alpha 2.0 update is now available for all backers of the long-awaited space combat and flight simulator. The developers at Cloud Imperium Games have released the full set of features and patch notes for Star Citizen’s Alpha 2.0 update, which is now playable to every person who has contributed money to the game’s funding campaign. This latest version of the forthcoming title comes a couple of months after the studio let backers play every available module in development, but Alpha 2....

This Star Trek: Lower Decks review contains spoilers. Star Trek: Lower Decks Episode 3 If one of the unspoken goals of Lower Decks was to make Galaxy Quest-style jokes, but more on-the-nose, the third episode of the show, “Temporal Edict,” succeeds. In Galaxy Quest, when Tim Allen’s Commander Taggart gets his shirt ripped unnecessarily, the Trek people in the audience get that this is a joke about Captain Kirk. In Galaxy Quest, the joke worked without having to say the name “Kirk,” but, in Lower Decks, making jokes about Kirk’s shirtless machismo comes with name-checking....

The Star Wars universe just got a little bigger. Lucasfilm has confirmed that Amandla Stenberg (The Hunger Games) will star in the upcoming Disney+ live-action series, The Acolyte. While chatting about their upcoming A24 horror movie Bodies, Bodies, Bodies with Den of Geek at San Diego Comic-Con, Stenberg shared what it’s like being cast in a new Star Wars project. “So excited, are you kidding me?” says Stenberg, and it’s easy to see just how long they’ve been waiting to talk about The Acolyte....

With all the new content added into Stardew Valley’s 1.5 patch, it’s not surprising that there are a few new NPCs. The most popular NPC for most fans is Leo, a unique looking boy who adds a new twist to the game by being scared of the player. Leo isn’t a normal NPC, so just giving him a diamond when he’s first met won’t cause him to love the player....

The gaming world is abuzz at the announcements in the recent Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Direct, as five new characters were revealed to be coming to the game. We will be seeing fan favorites like Chrom, Dark Samus, King K. Rool, Richter Belmont, and Simon Belmont joining the game when it is released this December. The Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Direct was more than just a couple of character reveals, as a ton of new announcements were made that are sure to please both the casual and hardcore fans of the series....