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Bethesda had its share of virtual reality announcements this E3, revealing that the full Fallout 4 game and DOOM VFR would be coming to VR. However, what might be the biggest surprise was saved for the Sony conference today at E3 2017, revealing that The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim will also be making its way to VR. A brief trailer of Skyrim combat was shown during the Sony conference, revealing that the title will be coming to VR courtesy of the PlayStation VR system....

Summer is arguably the best time of the year. The extra freedom allows us to focus on what’s important in life: spending time with the family, exploring the outdoors, and clearing up your gaming backlog. Even with the Summer lull, July still plays host to some big name titles. The 3DS stands out in particular, with titles like Theatrhythm: Final Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts: Dream Drop Distance being two high profile releases....

It seems very possible that Star Trek: Lower Decks will be the most Easter egg-heavy Star Trek series ever. This is not a problem and longtime fans like me are not complaining. The first trailer for Lower Decks just dropped, and if you love Trek, you’re probably thinking what I’m thinking: Bring it on! But, even if you’re a hardcore fan, there’s a chance you missed a few very sly deep-cut references in this trailer....

Solo, the spin-off film from the billion dollar and pop culture legendary franchise Star Wars will hit theatres across the globe on Friday, May 25th. The stand-alone movie follows the events that take place before the first Star Wars installment, A New Hope. The film will focus on the series most defiant and brash con artist and smuggler, Han Solo. In the original films, Solo is portrayed by Harrison Ford, who was reading lines for other actors when he was abruptly cast for the role by George Lucas....

It remains one of the biggest mysteries in Star Wars: who was Doctor Who veteran Matt Smith set to play in The Rise of Skywalker before plans changed? There were plenty of rumors and theories at the time as to whom Smith would play in the conclusion of the Skywalker Saga, but until now, the actor has never even confirmed he was in talks with Lucasfilm about the movie. In an interview with Josh Horowitz of the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Smith has finally said yes, he was up for a role in The Rise of Skywalker....

Star Wars: Squadrons is Electronic Arts’ latest attempt at bringing the galaxy far, far away to video games. This time, it’s the publisher’s Motive Studios which is putting players inside the cockpits of some of the most popular starfighters in the saga. The game is set after Return of the Jedi at a time when what’s left of the Empire is desperately clawing at whatever systems and planets it still controls....

Last year, EA and Respawn Entertainment released Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, the first single-player entry in the Star Wars franchise for some time. And while EA’s use of the Star Wars license has been a point of contention for some fans, Fallen Order proved to be pretty popular upon its release, despite numerous technical issues. It appears that popularity translated into sales, too. In an earnings report published today, EA revealed just how many Jedi: Fallen Order players are out there, with the game reaching more than 10 million unique players....

Along with Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Stardew Valley was another game that helped people gain a semblance of normality during the Covid-19 induced lockdown. The composed gameplay, simulating daily small-town life, was a calming factor during an otherwise anxious period. The game has added a Beach Farm type and a new Advanced Game Options menu in update 1.5 as revealed by developer, Eric Barone a.k.a ConcernedApe, via Twitter. “If you’re a seasoned player thinking of starting a new farm when 1....

“It’s not a bug, it’s a feature.” How many times have you heard someone with 3,000 hours in Skyrim rattle off that age-old adage, eh? Fallout’s jank is the best thing about it, according to the guy who’s still worshipping a dead bomb with the Children of Atom in 2277 Megaton. Honestly, I love The Elder Scrolls and Fallout, but come on - the only good bugs are the Skyrim horse glitch and the absurdity of sex percent runs in Fallout 3....

Sunset Overdrive, the whacky post-apocalyptic shooter starring a former janitor and energy drink-turned mutants, is finally out on PC. Four years ago, Insomniac games came out with their magnum opus exclusively for the Xbox One. They called in Sunset Overdrive, which both describes the main setting of the game (beautiful Sunset City) as well as the reason why it’s a post-apocalyptic hellscape. In Sunset Overdrive, you play as a former janitor for FizzCo, an energy drink company on the cusp of debuting their incredible new beverage, Overcharge....

There was a lot of hope pinned on Christopher Nolan’s ambitious blockbuster Tenet to significantly boost theatre takings during the current COVID-19 pandemic but ultimately it failed to perform as well as hoped for. AT&T CEO John Stankey admitted that its box office was underwhelming during a conference call with investors. “I can’t tell you we walked away from the Tenet experience saying it was a home run,” said Stankey during the 3rd quarter earnings call....

Terraria’s base game is loaded with content, from a complex class system with endless weapon and accessory combinations to bosses that get progressively harder. Normally, there isn’t much left to do after beating the Moon Lord, the game’s final boss, besides maximizing all of the gear and, if a player is so inclined, let the creativity flow and build epic 2D creations. But Terraria’s Calamity mod, made by the community, adds a whole world of post-Moon Lord content, with several new bosses and hundreds of new weapons, armor types, and accessories....

Now more than ever, breeding plays an incredibly important role in competitive Pokemon battles. It allows players to get their hands on Pokemon with the perfect stats and nature for their ideal build and can even grant access to some otherwise unlearnable moves. It’s not quite as simple as selecting two Pokemon at random though, with players only able to breed Pokemon pairs that are of opposite genders and part of the same egg group....

It’s been suggested that Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake was the first game to introduce modern stealth mechanics. Regardless of who did it first, it’s undeniable that the stealth genre has improved drastically since its inception. Developers are continually testing players’ ability to complete levels without raising alarms. Stealth games require manual dexterity. They are veiled in secrecy to those new to the genre. Subduing enemies can be more challenging than going in guns blazing, yet experienced stealth players might say otherwise....

Games like Call of Duty: Warzone, Rocket League, Fortnite, and PUBG mobile have over a hundred million players online. The reason is not just that these games have addicting gameplay or that these are multiplayer titles. It is also because these games are free to play. This is somewhat the reason for the mass appeal and global reach of these titles. However, just because a game is free to play doesn’t really make it a must-play title....

In case you haven’t heard, Jordan Peele has a new movie out this weekend, which is exciting. And while we can be reasonably sure that a huge chunk of the plot and premise of Nope won’t be revealed until you are sitting in your cinema seat, we already know it has a sinister cloud and, at some point, a flying saucer. So it’s not too much of leap to guess that aliens are going to be invading Earth again....

While Terraria is an amazing game on its own, no one can deny the power of a good texture pack, especially these. Texture packs have the power to really change Terraria for either better or worse depending on your perspective. Some serve to change a few sprites whereas others aim to change the look of the game entirely! Each is as good as the other but there are a few that are both fan favorites and constantly changing, making them pretty desirable for any Terraria fan....

The fourth week of September has ended and it brought some huge news stories, especially in regards to the upcoming console war. Sony’s victory seemed all but assured a few weeks ago, but the company’s bungling of pre-orders, coupled with an expensive acquisition by Microsoft, means that the conflict is now anyone’s game. Microsoft Buys ZeniMax Media, Nabbing Doom, Halo, & The Elder Scrolls In The Process By far the biggest story of the week was Microsoft beginning the acquisition process for ZeniMax Media, as part of a $7....

Edmund McMillen isn’t a stranger to controversy, given the development of Super Meat Boy and certain public responses to The Binding of Isaac. McMillen’s latest game release, The Legend of Bum-bo, has not been any different. The Legend of Bum-bo’s 2019 launch came with some severe technical issues including crashes, or just not running at all. Then, McMillen and crew went radio silent, leaving buyers to ponder the state of the game....

Ever since The Crew 2 debuted at E3 2017 with a high-octane cinematic trailer, fans have been clamoring for as much information possible about Ubisoft’s long-awaited forthcoming sequel to the 2014 racing game. Now, thankfully, the publisher and developer has revealed that the title will be releasing on March 16, 2018, with those who pre-order their copies on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One being able to jump into the action three days early on March 13, 2018....