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WithThe Last of Us Part IIlooming ever closer, it’s about time to take another look at the original game. If one played it on the PS3 seven years ago when it launched, this article might still be worth reading as a refresher. Now, for those jumping into this game for the first time on PS4, these tips will make that first playthrough easier and thus more enjoyable. This is not listed below as a tip but just be prepared for an emotional rollercoaster....

When it comes tohorror, monsters make the fear palpable when executed correctly. Video games are in no short supply of evil monsters that set their sights on devouring human beings or taking over the planet. There are droves of cosmic horror entities of unimaginable design that exist within the contained universes of video games. RELATED:Best Video Games Inspired By H.P. Lovecraft Some serve as specters, serving a higher power, while others are the main threat that the player must face head-on....

A fan ofThe Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrimhas revealed a unique kill in the Bethesda game. As the player made their way through a dungeon in stealth mode, they took on a Restless Draugr. As the player launched their final arrow into the undead creature, the view slipped intoThe Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim’s killcam mode, showing the creature flip as it died. WhenThe Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrimwas released in 2011, it blew gamers away with its character customization and seemingly never-ending number of quests....

Summary Fans ofStar Citizenjust got a massive update with the release of Alpha Patch 3.2 this week. Gamers who love sci-fi and space exploration may be focused onStarfieldlately, but there’s another title in the works that’s drawing attention from players lately. In production for over a decade, since its launch on Kickstarter,Star Citizenhas been compared toStarfieldfor its similar themes, tone, and setting. While the latter title has seen its official release, Cloud Imperium Game’s multiplayer take on the genre remains in early access....

Summary Star Trek’s Vulcans are well known for their green blood, pointed ears, and relentless pursuit of logic. Characters like Spock, Tuvok, and T’Pol have fascinated viewers since the franchise debuted in 1996. Hailing from the planet Vulcan, the logical civilization is one of humanity’s greatest allies in theStar Trekuniverse, and an integral part of the United Federation of Planets. The Vulcans' logic often brings them into conflict with the galaxy’s more emotional races....

Valve’sSteam Deckis soon going to have one of its biggest problems alleviated: the size of its shader cache. While the 256 and 512-gigabyte models of the Deck can support substantially large cache build-up over a prolonged period of time, this hasn’t been the case with the lowest-spec 64-gigabyte version, where a substantial portion of the device’s internal memory ends up getting spent on shaders. Since all three SKUs of theSteam Deckshare the same internals across the board, the only big difference between the three models is the type and size of their respective integrated storage....

For decades now, video games have delivered some of fiction’s most memorable and iconic villains. There is a lot of debate about thebest villains in video game history, but a new study attempts to settle things. The study, conducted by SolitaireBliss, generated its list of the 10 most popular video game villains by analyzing Google search data, ranking the villains by the average monthly searches they receive. According to this data, the 10 most popular video game villains are, in order, Mewtwo fromPokemon, Donkey Kong, Bowser from theSuper Marioseries, Waluigi, Wario,Final Fantasy 7’s Sephiroth, Akuma ofStreet Fighterfame, Pyramid Head fromSilent Hill, SHODAN fromSystem Shock, and Goombas....

TheSuper Smash Brosfranchise began in 1999 on the Nintendo 64, quickly becoming one of Nintendo’s most popular series. The fighting game series, developed by Masahiro Sakurai, stars a band of iconic Nintendo characters, and a handful of third-party mascots, in a fighting game that remains one of the most active in the competitive scene. Related:Fake Super Smash Bros Leaks That We Wish Had Come True Although the most recentSuper Smash Brostitle,Super Smash Bros Ultimatefor Nintendo Switch, contains a total of 89 characters, there are some figures who fans are surprised never made it into the game....

Despite the controversy surroundingByleth’s addition to the roster earlier this year, it appears many fans haven’t been dissuaded on theSuper Smash Bros.Ultimate’supcomingsecond Fighter Pass scheduled to debut sometime later this year. From speculation surrounding which characters will make the cut to fans imagining the move sets of their favorite characters if they got added, it’s clearUltimate’sDLC will be a huge deal whenever it drops, with fans expecting some of the best fighters to ever make the roster....

Post-apocalyptic settings are one of the few things that excel in all forms of media, whether that be books, movies, or video games. The idea of a post-apocalyptic landscape seems to bring out numerous emotions in people, whether it be fear, intrigue, or even adrenaline-pumping excitement depending on the theme. In theory, video games can offer a superior post-apocalyptic experience to books and films, as they can uniquely put their audience in the shoes of the main character as they journey through the deprived world before them....

Fans who are awaiting the release of the next season ofTheMandaloriancan take some enjoyment from the behind-the-scenes news that’s dropping. Recently, Giancarlo Esposito talked about how he wasn’t aware of Luke Skywalker’s return even as filming was underway. The Mandalorian’s second season brought out some heavy-hitting changes that will seriously affect the show moving forward. Things will not be the same forThe Mandalorianseason 3and the show has also brought out more iconic characters from the animatedClone Warsseries, which fans have been enjoying....

When it comes to fashion inanime, there’s usually one thing that stands out even if their overall appearance is pretty iconic. These characters’ headbands have become standouts in theanimefashion scene due to the way that the characters that wear them make it a staple part of their style. It doesn’t have to be extravagant or heavily decorated either. In fact, sometimes, it can be the simplicity that makes it great....

Gearbox Software regularly releases new updates forTiny Tina’s Wonderlands, primarily focusing on fixing bugs and making balance changes. Update 1.0.2.0c forTiny Tina’s Wonderlandswas released earlier this month, and it buffed two of the game’s underperforming classes.TheStabbomancer and Clawbringer classes inTiny Tina’s Wonderlandswere buffed in the last patch. Gearbox stated that the damage output was lacking in higher Chaos tiers, and the developer is open to regularly making changes to the other classes....