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This Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi article contains spoilers. After The Book of Boba Fett carved out a new path for the famous bounty hunter to mixed results, some Star Wars fans were rightfully worried about what direction the next big Disney+ offering would take. Obi-Wan Kenobi would not only bring back Ewan McGregor to the role he first played in 1999-2005 but it would explore stories about the Jedi Master that at a first glance seemed unnecessary....

Stardew Valley is a beloved farming simulator that allows its players to live out their fantasy of quitting a terrible 9-5 job in the city and moving to the country to work on a farm. However, unusual elements like magic, secret relationships, and deep, unexplored caves add a little spice to small-town life. Abigail is a young woman who lives in Pelican Town, the village just beside your farm. Her father, Pierre, is the local shopkeeper who is struggling to compete with the supermarket chain....

This article contains Stargirl spoilers. Think that you’ve got a handle on Stargirl and its ever growing roster of heroes and villains? Well, get ready to take a trip back in time to get familiar with a mysterious figure who has connections to Arthurian England. Oh, and he just so happens to be the janitor you might have seen skulking around Blue Valley High. It’s time to get to know Stargirl‘s Shining Knight!...

Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town brought a ton of new features to the series. While some are instantly recognizable by older players, others are a bit more subtle. The gameplay flows a lot differently than in previous games and things have become more streamlined; these features are both loved and hated by older fans of the series, though. While many features helped to bring the game into the modern farming era, some others are heavily missed by the community....

If you like saving money, don’t stream Netflix on your PS5. New findings from the Natural Resources Defense Council found PS5 to draw significantly more power while streaming video content than its Xbox counterpart – and between “10 to 25 times more power than a streaming device” such as Apple TV or Roku box. Access to dozens of streaming services is a nice bonus to owning a console. Instead of having to switch inputs on your TV and grab the remote, you can simply tap a few buttons on your controller to go from playing Miles Morales to watching Netflix....

Cammy White is a member of the Street Fighter series who was a deadly clone assassin turned MI6 operative. She has various outfits as her character has changed throughout the games, but her blonde hair and blue eyes are always a dead giveaway. Fans love this character and the gameplay, which is why many have chosen her as their cosplay muse. The outfits these cosplayers wear vary as each one adds their own sense of style, but they all look just like the game....

It’s a big month for Mario. September marks 35 years since the release of Super Mario Bros. To the surprise of nobody, Nintendo is doing a few notable things to celebrate. The biggest is the release of Super Mario 3D All-Stars, a compilation of Super Mario 64, Super Mario Sunshine, and Super Mario Galaxy. This marks the first time these classics are playable on Nintendo’s current hardware. As Nintendo’s flagship series, Super Mario rarely stays out of the spotlight for long, and in the near future, the franchise is getting a second shot at the Hollywood treatment....

Although EVO 2017 came and went over the weekend without an announcement from Nintendo regarding another entry in the Super Smash Bros. franchise, another developer stepped up yesterday with a reveal of its own that could temporarily sate fans of the Big N’s fighting game franchise. As it so happens, the team at Wavedash Games have a project in the works that could be seen as a stopgap of sorts, as the company has unveiled the title Icons: Combat Arena by way of a gameplay reveal trailer....

As part of their early Black Friday deals this year, Target is offering a buy two get one free event with select video games. These deals include many new releases and range across platforms. They will likely be available for the coming weeks in the leadup to Christmas. The chain has had some decent sales (decent enough to incur a bit of violence), with this particular deal running every November in the lead up to Christmas....

It’s been announced that Chinese tech company Tencent has acquired a majority stake in German developer Yager, most well-known for Spec Ops: The Line. Tencent had previously invested an undisclosed amount in Yager back in February 2020 that allowed the studio to scale up production and remain independent. The company has now acquired a majority stake, meaning that Tencent is now Yager’s parent company and has a say on how Yager will operate going forward....

Though it released almost 10 years ago, Terraria still draws in thousands of players due to its accessibility and deep gameplay. The developers are still working on it, releasing an update called “Journey’s End” as recently as last October. There are several ways to progress through Terraria’s 2D sandbox, but the main way to advance through the game is by defeating the bosses. Each boss unlocks a new stage or new area with powerful loot, and some, like the Brain of Cthulu, drop resources that will give players their first truly powerful set of tools and armor....

The eighth generation of home console gaming has seen the industry rise in prominence once again, with the form of media being larger than sports and films combined in 2020. The PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch continued to please their fans with excellent exclusive titles, while Microsoft’s Xbox One found success with its Game Pass service. The eight-generation has been kind to PC gamers, who have benefited from Sony’s and, in particular, Microsoft’s more consumer-friendly approach of making some of their games available for PC players....

Despite the year 2020 being difficult on both developers and fans, many incredible games still made it out regardless of the limitations on the industry. In fact, social distancing has most likely inspired more people to invest in new games or a brand-new console. PlayStation 4 has especially seen quite a few great titles pop up this year, making it a relatively strong year for it even with the imminent release of PlayStation 5....

The Persona series is considered by many to be one of the greatest JRPG franchises out there, and it’s easy to see why this is the case. From the brilliant stories to the lovable cast of characters, there are a slew of reasons as to why the Persona series has such a massive and rabid fanbase that will jump on pretty much everything delivered by the franchise… including some dancing spinoffs that are definitely quite puzzling indeed....

This The 100 review contains spoilers. The 100 Season 5 Episode 13 The 100 provided an unprecedented level of emotional whiplash with tonight’s season finale. The war for the last survivable land on earth was wrapped up rather tidily – a bit too tidily – by the 40-minute mark, leaving the last 20 minutes for an achingly beautiful ending that felt like it came from an entirely different show. Reminiscent of The Magicians’ “A Life in The Day,” and Red’s final speech in The Shawshank Redemption, the tear-jerking ending told the story of Monty and Harper’s life and death on board the ship while everyone else was in cryosleep, which eventually lead to humanity’s new home....

Let’s be frank, if you’ve played Nier: Automata (or any of the Nier games really), you’ll know it’s not what you would call a “conventional game”. From its story to its gameplay, there is a lot of craziness to adjust to in this action role-playing title. Then again, if you’re a fan of PlatinumGames’ other titles, maybe you’ll adjust just fine. But whatever your thoughts on the game’s outlandish themes and presentation, you certainly can’t deny its ambition....

Remember the days when text messages and Snake on your Nokia 3310 were two of the most exciting things a phone could manage? We do, too. Fast-forward two decades and we have in-display fingerprint scanners, bezel-free displays, under-display cameras, plus a whole different take on slider and flip phones. Flip phones were once slim, compact and hinged devices. Now, flip phones have morphed into these foldable phones with actual bendable screens....

This article is presented by Eaglemoss “Make mine Marvel!” That’s been the rallying cry for generations of pop culture aficionados who have become enthralled with the Marvel Universe, first on the comic book page and then on movie screens. Eaglemoss’ Hero Collector’s division has a truly, well, marvelous assortment of collectibles based on these characters that are must-haves this holiday. See for yourself, ‘nuff said! Here’s how to make your holiday shopping Marvel-ous…...

Putting everything else in the world aside, 2020 marked a big year in gaming. Sony and Microsoft introduced their ninth-generation consoles, bringing to an end the era of the PS4 and Xbox One. While both systems will continue to welcome new titles to their ranks, 2020 was effectively the swan song for these consoles. The PS4 cemented its legacy before 2020, with games such as God of War, Horizon Zero Dawn, and Bloodborne ensuring the system is not forgotten anytime soon....

Sonic the Hedgehog is a strange video game mascot. In the video game canon, he’s one of the most recognisable heroes ever, standing proud alongside the likes of Mario and Pikachu. Ask your average person on the street, and they’re more likely to recognise Sonic than Crash Bandicoot or Spyro the Dragon, presumably before asking you why you’re interrupting their day to test their knowledge of ‘90s era platformers. Despite this position in pop culture, Sonic’s track record is pretty spotty....