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Watchful video game fans caught a recent job switch for a prominent developer. Johny Ljungstedt’s Twitter profile currently reads “Senior Art Director on Battlefield V, DICE,” but according to an update on Ljungstedt’s LinkedIn profile, he’s made a move. Ljungstedt will next be a part ofRetro Studios, which is currently hard at work onMetroid Prime 4. Ljungstedt doesn’t clarify what project he’ll be working on at Retro, but Retro has never been known as a multi-project studio....

Gear is a huge part of what makes a ballplayer successful. Different pieces of equipment work well for each athlete, making personal fit and customization important. This fact remains true inMLB The Show 23, turning an average player into an all-time great with the right loadout. RELATED:All New Features Confirmed for MLB The Show 23 Be warned that the developers are very aware of the different gear makes and an auction house that can get pretty predatory is in place....

Summary The world ofNarutohas largely been shaped by the original Otsutsuki members, and whileHagoromo is duly creditedas the progenitor of ninjutsu, his brother Hamura’s role is often sidelined and overlooked. Hamura was a key figure in defeating Kaguya and sealing her away on the moon, yet his role in the entire ordeal is often left out. This has also led to his fate and legacy falling into obscurity, which was further exacerbated by the fact that his only screen time inNarutois confined to anime-only content....

The announcement ofSuper Mario 3D All-Stars, a compilation of three of Mario’s best 3D adventures made as part of the series' 35th anniversary, was initially met with jubilation from fans. But for many, that excitement quickly soured when Nintendo revealed that the game willno longer be distributed physically or digitally come Aug 01, 2025. The decision was met with widespread criticism, even more so when Nintendo announced it will be doing the exact same thing with the re-release ofFire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light, the very first entry in the series that was initially only available in Japan....

Of all the franchises Nintendo could’ve decided to revive in 2022, few expected it to chooseWii Sports.The motion control sports franchise has laid dormant for many years with no sign of a comeback. Nevertheless, Nintendo recently announcedNintendo Switch Sports, a new collection of athletic activities for the Switch that borrows heavily fromWii Sportsin terms of themes and gameplay. Those who partook in the recentNintendo Switch Sportsonline playtest responded positively and generally found the game to be a good step forward forWii Sports,as well as a generally solid addition to the Switch’s library....

Summary The seas ofOne Pieceare dominated by the Yonko, also known as the Four Emperors. The Yonko consists of four of the most powerful pirates in the world. They are supported by their amazing crews, who ensure that their captains remain at the very top.RELATED:One Piece: All Known Supreme Grade Weapons In The SeriesHowever, the Yonko are not infallible, and they can be taken down with planning and some luck. In the Wano Country arc,One Piecefans saw two of the Yonko fall prey to the next generation....

Summary Snorlax has been one of the most popular species in thePokemonworld since Gen 1, and one talented fan artist from the community shows off their love for the Pokemon by sharing some of their own custom designs showcasing what some Paradox Pokemon based on Snorlax might look like. Fans of the most recent core-seriesPokemontitles have come up with countless designs of their own based on the intriguing new Paradox Pokemon, with these alternative designs helping breathe new life into many existing creatures....

Mario began his RPG career under the umbrella of Square Enix, or Squaresoft at the time. It was a hit and the remake proves how timeless that game is. It was the only RPG they ever made because from there, two other franchises started under two different companies. First, Intelligent Systems, who also make theFire Emblemgames, createdPaper Mario. After that, AlphaDream created theMario and Luigiseries. In over two decades, only three studios have primarily runMario’s RPG spinoffs....

Summary Monolith Studios, the developer behindMiddle-earth: Shadow of Mordorand the upcomingWonder Womangame, might be working on otherDC-based titles according to a new job listing. After making a name for itself with the well-receivedShadow of Mordorand its follow-upShadow of War, Monolith announced that it was developingan open-worldWonder Womangameduring The Game Awards 2021. Not much is currently known about Diana Prince’s latest interactive adventure, except that it will utilize Monolith’s proprietary Nemesis System that made battles inShadow of Mordorfeel more personal by having foes remember players and their actions....

The Land of Shadow, the setting ofElden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, is very much a land of the dead. Indeed, it is said that all forms of death are drawn to the Land of Shadow. Therefore, it is hardly surprising that catacomb dungeons make their return from the base game. One such Catacomb is of particular interest to those interested in Godwyn, Prince of Death and first of the Demigods to die....

Stardew Valleymight not be the first title that comes to mind when fans think about competitive games but it looks like the indie farming sim will be getting a $40,000 tournament. Developer ConcernedApe recently announced on Twitter that the Stardew Valley Cup" will be a competition of skill, knowledge, and teamwork and will feature challenges designed together withStardew ValleyYouTuber, Zach “Unsurpassable Z” Hartman. Although the idea of aStardew Valleytournament might seem far-fetched at first, it doesn’t focus solely on speedrunning the game as fast as possible....

Summary A strange bug seems to occur inStarfieldwhen attempting to change appearance, as one player found out their character model was switched out for a corpse when using Enhance. WhileStarfieldis considered to be the least buggy Bethesda title to release in over a decade, it still has its share of bugs. Thankfully, most of them are harmless and don’t impede gameplay by a significant amount, thoughentire cities inStarfieldhave been known to disappearfor some players in the past....

While fans await another proper gameplay deep dive of Bethesda’sStarfield, many are still speculating how the original IP will integrate futuristic themes into its setting. There are many works that could inspire a rugged interpretation of space travel that is distinct from other popular games in the genre, such asMass Effect’s synthesis of military sci-fi and space opera. In this respect, the first gameplay reveal ofStarfieldappears to expose a universe that is most interested in fundamental questions surrounding the mysteries of outer space....