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Since debuting alongside the Xbox 360 all the way back in 2005,Xbox’s achievement system has gone on to become a welcome staple of the modern gaming landscape. Despite spawning several clones from all manner of rivals like PlayStation and Valve, Microsoft’s own creation has remained largely unchanged since the early days of Xbox Live. It’s really a testament to the core idea and manner in which the console manufacturer executed its vision, that players are still addicted toenhancing their Gamerscores via virtual trinketsall these years later....

Summary Xbox Game Pass Reportedly Ended 2023 With Over 33 Million Subscribers Given the subsequent lack of communications, it stands to reason that Microsoft no longer considers the growth rate of Xbox Game Pass something worth boasting about. The latest piece of evidence substantiating that theory comes from London-based analyst and consultancy firm Omdia; speaking toIGN, Omdia Senior Analyst James McWhirter revealed that the British company’s estimates put Xbox Game Pass memberships in the ballpark of 33....

Summary Whenever a sequel toThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomcomes out, it will, hopefully, serve as another shake-up for the franchise. AsZeldalooks to the future, the path for a new style of game is being paved, and a key design element of this year’sBaldur’s Gate 3serves as a potential blueprint for it. Despite the booming success ofBreath of the WildandTears of the Kingdom, long-timeZeldaproducer Eiji Aonuma has stated that the franchise will be moving on from the “open-air” style of game....

The Game Awards 2022has come and gone, and while the awards show was certainly eventful this year with some moments that are likely to live in infamy, the reveals and game announcements continue to be the show’s greatest asset. This year’s ceremony was arguably one of the best in this regard, with major AAA game announcements such asDeath Stranding 2,Judas, andthe upcomingCrash Bandicootmultiplayer gameCrash Team Rumble, and even some major indie reveals likeHades 2,Earthblade, andHellboy: Web of Wyrd....

Summary Isekai anime is well known for featuring fantastical worlds, epic adventures, and of course, extraordinary powers. While the genre mostly revolves aroundprotagonists with immense strengthand magical abilities to conquer foes and overcome challenges, some of these protagonists also have the ability to heal and make the journey easier for themselves and their comrades to an extent. RELATED:Isekai Anime Protagonists Who Are Reincarnated As The Strangest Things Some isekai anime even go as far as giving the protagonist only healing powers and basing the story around that, however, some of the anime featured here will also follow the usual overpowered protagonists who also can heal in their arsenal....

AMDhas unveiled its Radeon RX 7900 XTX and Radeon RX 7900 XT graphics cards, revealing specifications that could prove to be healthy competition to Nvidia’s 40 Series GPUs. These are the first two graphics cards fromAMD’s Radeon RX 7000 series, based on RDNA 3 microarchitecture and TSMC 5nm chiplets. AMD CEO Lisu Su teased the Radeon RX 7000 reveals earlier this year, but the now-confirmed RX 7900 XTX and RX 7900 XT specifications and release details likely surprised, regardless....

The latestAnimal Crossing: New HorizonsDirect showed off many new features coming in the next free update. Included in the 2.0 update is a new tool that will allow players to get around theirAnimal Crossing: New Horizons' island much faster. One of the main ways players interact with their island inNew Horizonsis through the game’s tool system. From an axe to chop down trees, to a polevault to cross streams, the player must use many items in order to properly navigate and cultivate their island....

Summary There is no doubt thatBaldur’s Gate 3is a roaring success. After captivating players and introducing a new generation to the world of Faerun, Larian Studios was practically showered with awards. No one was surprised whenBaldur’s Gate 3claimed the enviable title of Game of the Year at the 2023 Game Awards. Taking all this into consideration, it also wouldn’t be a surprise if Larian Studios decided to expand its award-winning masterpiece with DLC – but this might not be the optimal move....

Summary Dead by Daylightis an asymmetrical survival horror game in which one player takes the role of a killer, and the rest are survivors fighting to escape in one piece. The large cast of characters and the gameplay style make it appealing to many horror fans, but there are plenty of games like it for those looking to try something new. Asymmetrical games are still popular today, with many other developers creating games to try and cash in on the success ofDead by Daylight, which means there are many out there to explore....

Summary Childbirth is a momentous occasion, but many players ofThe Sims 4find themselves underwhelmed with the birth of their Sims.Pregnancies and birthing processesare incredibly oversimplified in the game and lack the depth and authenticity that they deserve. To revolutionize the way Sims experience the miracle of life, players should consider downloading theChildbirth Mod by Pandasama. With the Childbirth Mod, Sims can embrace the magic of childbirth from the comfort of their homes or experience more immersive labor and delivery at the hospital....

There once was a time whenXboxwas heavily criticized for its lack of big exclusive games when compared to its competition. For years, allXboxfans could expect for exclusives were newGears,Forza, andHalogames, and not much else. In response to that feedback, Microsoft has been purchasing studios and assembling new teams to work on major console exclusive games for the Xbox family of consoles. Video game development takes time, however, and it seems some of the biggest Xbox exclusive games are still years away....

Following star Letitia Wright’s on-set injuries, Marvel Studios’Black Panther: Wakanda Foreverhas officially begun its production hiatus for the remainder of 2021. It appears Wright’s injuries are believed to be far more serious than initially thought. Wright was hospitalized back in August 2021 after an accident that occurred on the set ofBlack Panther2. She has since been recovering in London from theinjuries she sustained while filmingBlack Panther 2, which are now being listed as a severe shoulder fracture and a concussion with severe side effects....

Summary Kawaki is one of the main charactersinBoruto. Although he wasn’t a part of the original cast in Konoha from the very beginning, Kawaki soon appeared when the evil organization of Kara started making their moves. Soon enough, he was taken in by Konoha and he ended up becoming a part of the main cast. As a member of the Team 7, it was expected of Kawaki to be extremely strong and he has certainly delivered upon that end....