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The Last Guardian is full of secrets that unlock trophies and this guide walks players through the process for obtaining the balancing barrels reward. After about a decade of delays and waiting, The Last Guardian has finally arrived. The long-awaited follow up to Shadow of the Colossus and Ico isn’t getting perfect reviews, but there is still plenty to love about the game. In addition to a fantastic story that is sure to cause some heartache, there are also some fun trophies to claim for players who are looking for a challenge in The Last Guardian....

When players reach the Seattle Day 1 chapter of The Last of Us 2, they will encounter a multi-part puzzle that they must solve in order to open a gate for Dina and Shimmer. To do this, fans will need to both locate a gate code and power a specific terminal, and this means that there are a variety of different ways to get stuck on this gate puzzle in TLoU2....

PS4 exclusive The Last of Us Part 2 received a record-breaking thirteen BAFTA Games Award nominations, the most for any game in the history of the awards. Sony games largely dominated the nominations, with ten nods for Ghost of Tsushima, seven for Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, six for Dreams and four for Sackboy: A Big Adventure. The awards ceremony, presented by Elle Osili-Wood, the regular host for Radio 4’s Front Row, and in-house interviewer for BAFTA, will be livestreamed on Thursday March 25....

After hundreds of players gathered in-game last week to commemorate the life of Sir Ian Holm, The Lord of the Rings Online now offers fans the chance to attend one of Middle-earth’s historical moments. In a new event announced yesterday, players were invited to be a apart of the grand wedding of Aragorn and Arwen. As of yesterday, players can travel to the great Citadel of Minas Tirith to watch the iconic marriage between the King of Gondor and the ethereal elf of Rivendell....

Continuity is a tricky thing. Have too little and it’s pointless, have too much and it’s constricting. Ever since Iron Man (2008) ended with Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) telling Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) he was “part of a bigger universe,” the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has altered the cinematic landscape through successfully introducing an interconnected “shared universe” and mega-franchises to the big screen. The validation of The Avengers’ (2012) success led to many imitators, including the upcoming “MonsterVerse” crossover Godzilla vs....

The US adaptation of The Office was a huge hit that acted as a springboard for even bigger projects for a great deal of the cast. The impact of the show can still be seen in fan-created content as well as the frequent calls for a reunion, but fans got the next best thing through John Krasinski’s YouTube show, Some Good News. For a segment on the show, most of the main cast members (along with some other celebrities) reunited as part of a wedding gift for fans....

This Star Wars: Andor review contains spoilers. Andor Episode 6 Throughout most of Star Wars: Andor episode 6, “The Eye,” you’re constantly expecting the heist of the Imperial payroll on the planet Aldhani to go horribly wrong. Interestingly enough, most of the Rebel operation goes according to plan. Our insurgents do escape with the money, and thankfully, they don’t resort to killing the family of the Imperial commandant, or any innocent civilians....

This Star Wars: The Bad Batch article contains spoilers. While the Star Wars Original Trilogy has been explored thoroughly for more than 40 years, the period between the Prequels and the Originals is less well-trodden. Following in The Clone Wars and Rebels‘ footsteps, The Bad Batch takes a deep dive into the rise of the Empire. This means we get to see familiar characters, planets, ships, and technology in a moment of transition, as a Republic becomes something more twisted and sinister in the hands of the Sith....

While much of the Internet is in a tizzy over the Star Wars: The Last Jedi trailer, gamers know that there is an equally exciting Star Wars related trailer right around the corner. Tomorrow, EA and DICE are set to give fans their first real look at Star Wars Battlefront 2 as part of a Star Wars Celebration panel. To celebrate the looming reveal, EA decided to release a short Star Wars Battlefront 2 teaser that, while light on details, is sure to have the fan base speculating....

Star Wars: Squadrons is only a few months away and promises to be one of the most immersive flight simulators to date, with Squadrons being first-person only. EA has released more details around how game logistics such as power management and vehicle classes will work, as well as sharing which starfighters players will be able to fly. Star Wars: Squadrons will be a completely accurate depiction of going into an aerial battle with the Empire and the Rebels....

Stardew Valley is the perfect game to inspire artists to create hilarious comics. The farm and dating simulator stole hearts in 2016 and arguably became an instant classic. It shouldn’t surprise anybody that people continue to make memes and comics about the game in 2021. Whether you’ve played a few hours or thousands, you’ll find something to laugh about from the artists below. We’ve taken the time to scour the internet for comics that were too good not to share with the rest of the world....

Although there are many games that have festival events, Stardew Valley’s festivals are particularly unique. As one of many Pelican Town festivals, the Night Market gives the townsfolk the chance to participate in different activities once a year. During the winter, players can look forward to this special event that lights up the night sky around the coast of Stardew Valley with colorful boats and a variety of shops. Since the festival takes place at the beach, it’s not possible to forage the beach and check crab pots on the days which it occurs....

Steam might be the latest platform to find itself as an unwitting host to malware, according to a new report from G Data (via Rock Paper Shotgun). Hackers are actually hiding malware in Steam Profile images which can then be downloaded to a user’s computer through a separate downloader. The malware isn’t the image itself but hiding inside of the image’s metadata. In order for the malware to activate, the user would have to download a separate piece of malware that downloads the virus from the Steam profile....

Best PC gaming headsets: The best wired, wireless and surround sound headsets around Our quick take SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro - 5.0 / 5 Seriously satisfying sound ESS Sabre Quad-DAC with ultralow levels of noise and distortion Supports Tempest 3D for PlayStation and Sonic Spatial for Xbox 10–40,000 Hz frequency response with 40mm Neodymium drivers 96KHz/24-bit sample rate on PC SteelSeries Sonar Audio Software Suite with Pro-grade Parametric EQ Custom microphone and chat options Bidirectional Noise-Cancelling microphone 100–10,000 Hz frequency response -38 dBV/Pa microphone sensitivity 2200 Ohm impedance Tweak your friend’s microphones too Chat mix dial Change focus between game audio and chat Sublime comfort ComfortMAX system Adjustable head strap Rotating earcups To recap This is an undeniably premium headset which offers superb comfort and excellent audio options....

Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town has received its first batch of DLC from its expansion pass, adding a new Mystery Files scenario that has the player solving the spooky occurrences happening in Olive Town. There have also been new outfits added for all ten marriage candidates, as well as more outfits for the protagonist. The expansion pass already offered a number of additional outfits to players who purchased the pass, but the latest DLC has added new Animal Attire outfits for the protagonist, as well as a special Detective’s Outfit rewarded for completing the Mystery Files case....

A recent clip shows an undisclosed Twitch streamer getting unexpectedly punched in the face whilst recording for his channel. The one minute video of the assault reignited a familiar debate within the streaming community about the legality of public filming. The clip, which surfaced on the LivestreamFail subreddit, shows a male filming on his phone in the street as he engages in conversation with a few girls. Whilst continuing to film the casual interaction on his phone, another man swoops in and gifts a sucker-punch to the streamer from the side....

Numerous studies have come along in recent years shooting down the claim that video games cause violent behavior in their players. While recent evidence indicates that parents likely don’t have to worry about this, studies are also revealing that there are some ways that gamers - especially kids - can benefit from regular gaming. It wasn’t all too long ago that many were quick to argue that video games were a waste of children’s time, but more evidence seems to be emerging that suggests the opposite....

Often, studies involving video games focus on their impacts on mental health, or what skills one can learn from playing. The bulk of these studies look for ways in which gaming can help emotional well-being or impact behavior. It is much less common for a study about video games to focus on the hobby’s environmental impact. The Natural Resources Defense Council [NRDC], a non-profit dedicated to fighting polluters and protecting the environment, has released a study looking at how much energy the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S use and offer recommendations for the companies and users....

Mario has been neglecting his duties as a plumber and risking it all to save Princess Peach (originally named Princess Toadstool) for 35 years. Nintendo’s big reveal of Super Mario 3D All-Stars left us starry-eyed, and some thought it was the perfect occasion to bring out the yearbook to remember the Super Mario All-Stars commercial from 1993. The commercial in question is pure 90s nostalgia, enough to warm the hearts of any retro gamer or Mario fan who remembers its debut....

For those who don’t know, which is unlikely considering the amount of hype behind Nintendo’s first-party releases these days, Super Mario Maker 2 released today. It’s an improved take on its well-received predecessor, and it has brought level editing to an audience unwilling to delve into SNES ROM manipulation. The first Super Mario Maker on the Wii U offered up one of the most compelling reasons to buy the underperforming console, and the sequel version is more feature-packed and forgoes the prior game’s lengthy tutorials and tedious unlockables....