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UPDATE 10/17: Overwatch game director Jeff Kaplan has confirmed thatBlizzard is fixing the Ashe Halloween skin. Original story follows. While it came a little bit later in the month than usual, Blizzard has finally kicked off theOverwatchHalloween 2019 event, complete with a slew of new cosmetics for fans of the hero-shooter to collect. The newOverwatchHalloween cosmetics of course include new skins, with many heroes on the roster getting new looks for Halloween....

Summary ThePercy Jacksonseries is famous for the way in which it weaves classical Greek mythology stories into the plot, as Percy and his friends constantly encounter characters from that world or need to use the knowledge of those stories in some way in their own quests. It’s both a way to integrate these myths into the story and introduce the audience to this folklore that they might have previously been unfamiliar with....

Summary APokemonfan has recently redesigned Lucario, imagining how the creature would look as aMonster Hunterbeast.PokemonandMonster Hunterare two popular series with memorable creatures, so taking elements from both and combining them is an interesting way to create surprisingly good fan art. Lucario is a Fighting/Steel-type creature that first appeared inthe fourth generation of thePokemonfranchise. Lucario evolves from Riolu, a dog-like creature that only gains access to its stronger form when leveled up with high friendship parameters during the day....

While it originally launched with just Gen 1 Pokemon from the Kanto region,Pokemon GOhas since greatly expanded its roster of available Pokemon. Recently, Gen 6 Pokemon have been added to the popular augmented reality mobile game, and it seems even more Gen 6 Pokemon are on the way soon. Niantic has been cryptically teasing the addition of new Gen 6 Pokemon toPokemon GO, pointing out two Pokemon in particular. Niantic has tweeted out Pokedex entries for two Gen 6 Pokemon that will presumably be coming toPokemon GOin an upcoming update....

Riot Games has been growing lately, largely due to it finally living up to the “games” part of its title. The company’s new titleValorantis already on Act 3and continues to grow. That said, Riot has been struggling in some areas. Like many companies, COVID-19 has played a certain part, but it’s not just that. Riot’s main source of income has always beenLeague of Legends, and while the game is still popular, it’s not as popular as it once was....

Quick Links Whenever another video game has officially been slated to be brought to the big screen, some fans get a bit nervous. Over the years, there have been dozens of attempts at turning beloved video games into massive live-action films with debatable success. In most instances, video game movies are considered to be big flops, but there is one thing that has recently seemingly allowed them to be received more warmly, and that is animation....

Summary Ubisoft’s upcomingStar Wars Outlawswill lock an exclusive mission featuring Jabba the Hutt behind the Season Pass. WhileStar Warsfans were excited about the concept of an open world title set in A Galaxy Far Far Away, the latest information revealed forOutlawshas been controversial.Star Wars Outlawstakes place beforeReturn of the Jedi, and places its players in the role of Kay Vess, an ambitious scoundrel and thief from Cantonica. However, despite being an entirely single-player experience, Ubisoft has designedStar Wars Outlawsas an always-online title, with a Season Pass that will offer players access to exclusive content....

As players explore the deep oceans of Planet 4546B, they will inevitably come across some strange things.Using the Scanner, players can not only get information about these plants, animals, and alien objects but also unlock recipes to make new items at the Fabricator. SomeSubnautica: Below Zeroplayers may have noticed that they unlocked a blueprint for a Thermos, but even after crafting one it is unclear what the purpose of this item is....

There’s a lot about the Marvel Cinematic Universe that’s based on and identical to real-life. Locations, people, and events that have occurred in thereal world are often also present in the MCU, but not always. However, it seems that one beloved video game from the real world does indeed exist in the MCU universe. The brief game reference came in the first episode of the new MCU Disney+ series,Ms Marvel. A conversation between characters reveals thatSuper Smash Bros....

As one of the first consoles to play 3D puzzle games, theNintendo 64was a 64-bit home entertainment system. It was a multi-genre phenomenon that grew to prominence in the late ’90s and early2000s.The gaming industry would be vastly different if it weren’t for this system’s leaps and bounds. RELATED:10 Puzzle Games You Have To Be A Genius To Complete The best puzzle games are theright mix of challengeand enjoyment. They can contain word puzzles, tile-matching, or feature our favorite video game icons....

Fans of the epic JRR Tolkien seriesThe Lord of the Ringsknow of the tragic tale of Smeagol, and the developers at Germany’s Daedalic Entertainment want to take that story a step further by creating the upcomingThe Lord of the Rings: Gollum. Although some fans believe this to be a strangeaspect of theLord of the RingsIPto explore and develop into a game, there are many others who are excited to see what the developers bring to the table....

The sad reality of the film industry is that every great idea is dependent on its box-office performance. A fun, charming, and creative film likeDungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thievescan’t expect a follow-up without an appropriate mass of millions during its theatrical run. In the modern era, three or four weekends decide the fate of every new idea. Paramount didn’t like the numbers they saw afterHonor Among Thieveshit the screen, but the streaming spinoff may be a missed opportunity that haunts them....

Harry Potterfans have been treated to an experience unlike any other thanks toHogwarts Legacy.Even with its shortcomings, the game has let fans finally live out their Wizarding World dreams while also telling a brand-new magical story that expands the franchise in exciting ways. It has truly been a treat for players, and other franchises may want to take notes fromHogwarts Legacygoing forward. One franchise that could really benefit from aHogwarts Legacy-like game would beStar Wars....