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Throughout The Elder Scrolls franchise, one of its greatest mysteries concerns the sudden disappearance of the Dwemer race. The Dwemer were an advanced race and civilization that created technological marvels far ahead of their time. In fact, some of their inventions still haven’t been replicated in modern Tamriel despite disappearing thousands of years before. Since their disappearance, both players and scholars of Tamriel have been left to wonder what became of the Dwemer....

A few weeks ago, amateur investors who frequented the WallStreetBets subreddit started a run on GameStop’s stock. That run saw the stock shoot through the roof, eventually hitting more than $400 per share. Once the rest of the market noticed the company’s price shot up the way it did, several companies took action to stop the run. Some firms, such as Robinhood, even went so far as to force their customers to sell whatever shares they’d purchased....

The following contains Star Trek: Picard spoilers Star Trek: Picard Season 2 Episode 8 At this point, it seems like we all need to just admit that the pacing of Star Trek: Picard Season 2 is a problem. Its primary story has progressed in the barest of fits and starts over the course of the last two episodes, and rather than give us any concrete answers about Q’s plans, how Picard and friends can save the future, or what Adam Soong and his Orphan Black-style clone experiments have to do with anything, the show generally seems content to tread water, occasionally poking at interesting plot threads or character quirks as it sets up cliffhangers that largely go nowhere....

The Mandalorian has so far succeeded in telling one of the most engaging live-action Star Wars stories in years, but a fair part of what keeps fans coming back to the misadventures of Din Djarin and Baby Yoda are the references to other parts of the franchise. The Disney+ series hasn’t shied away from offering up plenty of fanservice, and that continues with the latest episode’s nod to another beloved piece of Star Wars media, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic....

When asked why Star Wars Battlefront 2 opted to link progression to microtransactions instead of cosmetics, EA’s CFO Blake Jorgensen brought up the notion of a “Pink Darth Vader” skin, claiming it would violate canon and likely irritate fans. It seems he may have been mistaken, as a modder named Destauch just released a mod for the game that coats the dark lord in rosy hues. In the meantime, Blake Jorgensen attempted to quell some of the backlash by explaining EA’s reasoning for foregoing the oft-used practice of making the microtransactions purely cosmetic in Star Wars Battlefront 2....

Publisher Electronic Arts has taken the spotlight in the last week. While its recent EA Play showcase still has players talking, before the big event EA was releasing its catalog on Steam. With many ecstatic about the option to play these games on Valve’s client, some problems are arising after launch. Of the big list of EA published games to release on Steam, Mass Effect 3 saw considerable fanfare. The original trilogy’s finale was welcomed by fans, but elation has quickly turned into frustration....

The latest patch for Super Mario 3D All-Stars has added GameCube controller support for Super Mario Sunshine. Super Mario 3D All-Stars has been blasted for its lazy ports and barebones presentation. The best you can say about the game is that it contains functional (if just barely) versions of some classic Mario titles. The version of Super Mario Sunshine in the collection was criticized for its lack of GameCube controller support....

Surface Go 3 vs. iPad: Display Surface Go 3 vs. iPad: Design and weight Surface Go 3 vs. iPad: Specs and pricing Surface Go 3 - 10.5-inch display, 4GB of memory, 64GB eMMC storage, dual-core Platinum Intel Pentium 6500Y CPU, $399 / £369 iPad - 10.2-inch display, 3GB memory, 64GB storage, six-core Apple A13 Bionic CPU, $329 / £319 iPad Air - 10.9-inch display, 4GB memory, 64GB storage, six-core Apple A14 Bionic CPU, $549 / £579 iPad mini - 8....

Since Teamfight Tactics was released as a part of League of Legends last summer, many fans have dived into the autobattler game and seen a new side to the MOBA. Riot Games released a statement that reveals some of the changes fans can expect to see in the future as well as some sneak peaks into the next season’s theme. Teamfight Tactics was created as an autochess alternative to the League of Legends, and since its release, it has gained a lot of popularity....

Critter-taming sensation Temtem is almost set to launch on PS5. When it comes to monster collecting/battling RPGs, the much-beloved Pokemon franchise might appear to have a major monopoly. After all, Pokemon Go is still Go-ing strong, with its new Kalos event running at this very moment. Game Freak’s series isn’t infallible, though. Some felt that Pokemon Sword & Shield was a little lacking in some areas, and claim that the team felt safe in the knowledge that the series is such a global powerhouse....

Mortal Kombat X is finally here, and it’s getting rave reviews all across the web. The game features arguably one of the strongest stories ever crafted for the franchise, with some classic characters now fighting alongside their grown children in a story mode that is dripping in nostalgia. With that said, it feels like this is as good as a time as any to take stock of some of the names that have kept us coming back to Mortal Kombat for 23 years and counting....

The ax is about to fall on countless King Koopas, as the World Count Challenge in Super Mario Bros. 35 is live, which means that players have one week to kill 3.5 million Bowsers, and net themselves 350 Platinum Points on the My Nintendo Store. Super Mario Bros. 35 is a battle royale game that is only available to Nintendo Switch Online subscribers. It pits 35 players against each other in a game of competitive Super Mario Bros....

Not quite having the staying power as Mario, Luigi, and Sonic the Hedgehog are these eight of the most irrelevant video game mascots from gaming history. Polygon Man Created to be the mascot for the PlayStation 1’s launch in North America, the blocky faced character featured in a few advertisements before unceremoniously being given the boot. Global head of PlayStation, Ken Kutaragi hated Polygon Man’s shading and so the character “was taken out into the car park and quietly shot,” according to former Sony executive Phil Harrison....

Did you know that Colin Farrell is in The Batman trailer as legendary Batman villain the Penguin? No, seriously…he is. You just might have missed him since he looks absolutely nothing like Colin Farrell in it. The Batman director Matt Reeves is pretty clear about the fact that the man who will one day be known and feared as the Penguin is still just Oswald Chesterfield Cobblepot, and not quite yet the legendary Gotham villain....

This article is presented by be quiet! New year, new PC? With exciting new hardware available to buy, it may feel like it’s time to upgrade your rig. And if you’re undertaking serious PC surgery this year – or if you just want to make your PC run cooler and quieter – the case is a great place to start. We’ve got some fine PC case recommendations from the cool and quiet obsessives over at be quiet!...

SpongeBob SquarePants quickly went from a weird Nickelodeon cartoon show to one of the brand’s most popular and successful intellectual properties. SpongeBob as a character has ingrained himself into pop culture for the long haul, and we’re now seeing adults pass on the love of the show to their children. Throughout the years it has seen its fair share of licensed video games, but which ones are the best of the best?...

Warning: contains spoilers for The Capture series one. The Capture‘s first series saw Lance Corporal Shaun Emery (Callum Turner) go full circle. In episode one, he was released from prison – acquitted for a crime he had, in fact, committed – and then in episode six, he was imprisoned for a crime of which he was innocent. In between, the BBC surveillance thriller introduced viewers to a world in which you literally can’t believe your eyes....

The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim is one of the most recognizable games in the industry. Since its release, it has been subject to praise, countless re-releases, and more memes than anyone can count. The fact that Skryim’s opening scene can be played on a pregnancy test is just proof of that. With such a solid foundation, Bethesda has a great place to start for The Elder Scrolls 6, but also must overcome the monumental task of matching Skyrim’s glory....

The Elder Scrolls 6 is one of the most anticipated games of the coming generation. However, with very little news since the first teaser trailer was released by Bethesda in 2018, the gaming giant will need to deliver a fresh new experience if it’s going to live up to its legacy. With more players looking to Obsidian’s upcoming Avowed as the spiritual successor to Skyrim, The Elder Scrolls 6 will need to offer long-time fans an experience they’ve never had before....

This article is presented by eBay The Star Wars saga is more than just the film franchise that changed popular culture, it’s also an ongoing tale of merchandise. Apologies to Woody, Buzz, and the toys in that other Disney-owned property, Star Wars is the best, biggest toy story. Not only did George Lucas alter the way licensing deals are made, but Star Wars toys also changed the popular format of action figures, and even kickstarted a collecting craze that continues today....