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Summary After the surprising announcement that Larian Studios would be moving on from theBaldur’s Gatefranchise, studio CEO Swen Vincke stated that the new direction was not the decision of Wizards of the Coast. Although Wizards of the Coast holds the licensing forBaldur’s Gate 3, Vincke has been quick to dispel rumors that the Hasbro-owned company is the reason why the studio is moving on from the IP. In a year filled with stiff competition and major releases,Baldur’s Gate 3proved to be one of the biggest hits of 2023....

Fans of theKirbyandSuper Smash Bros.franchises are well aware of Masahiro Sakurai, a mainstay name in the gaming industry. Both series have seen huge sales throughout the years, and Sakurai has been the brain behind at least 15 published games. The success ofSuper Smash Bros.in particular has catapulted Sakurai into the history books for acknowledging other legendary designers and their contributions to the industry. While the success stories of Sakurai is well-known, few might know their favorite designer also has unreleased projects....

The next console generation is right around the corner, with both Microsoft’sXbox Series Xand Sony’s PlayStation 5 preparing to release next month. TheXbox Series X price and release datewas announced early in September after multiple details leaked online, including the existence of the cheaper Xbox Series S, but it appears Xbox has a few more announcements to make before the official launch on November 10. Xbox Wire released a post today commenting on the “exceptional” past year for Xbox Game Studios, which includes the release of ten new first-party titles in 2020:Ori and the Will of the Wisps,Bleeding Edge,Gears Tactics,Minecraft Dungeons,Grounded,Microsoft Flight Simulator,Battletoads,Tell Me Why,Wasteland 3, and theupcomingAge of Empires 3: Definitive Editionon October 15....

Apart from her glaring moral flaws, Himiko Toga is a well-rounded character with a multitude of talents, which are unfortunately being utilized by the League of Villains inMy Hero Academia. This blonde bombshell is nothing to be trifled with, as she can be potent in both close-quarters combat and ranged attacks, causing bloodshed at every opportunity she is presented with. Himiko’s natural agility, reflexes, and acrobatic skills are only amplified by her metamorphic Quirk, eloquently dubbed “Transform,“making this Dorodere damea master of deception, stealth, and imitation....

While the latest Nintendo Direct may have made some fans upset due to the absence of hotly-anticipated titles such asThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2orMetroid Prime 4, the conference had a lot of other titles on offer. Nintendo had a lot to present this time, and one that caught a lot of attention isNinja Gaiden Master Collection. A collection featuring the 3 most recent outings of fan-favorite Ryu Hayabusa, theNinja Gaiden Master Collectionis due to release in June this year....

TheNintendo Switchhas become a much-loved console for many fans around the world but has unfortunately been plagued by a persistent problem since launch. Reports of Joy-Con drift have been a thorn in Nintendo’s side ever since the Switch first released back in 2017. Nintendo recently released a refresh for the Switch called theNintendo Switch OLEDwhich is claimed to have somewhat improved this issue. Nintendo and prospective Switch OLED buyers can only hope, as the company is facing a class-action lawsuit over the Joy-Con drift issue....

The highly anticipated golf update forNintendo Switch Sportshas unfortunately been delayed. Golf has always been a popular focus for Nintendo sports games, going all the way back to the 1984Golfgame featuring a suspiciously Mario-like golfer.Wii Sportselevated love for Nintendo golf to a new level with its motion-controlled gameplay in 2006. The Switch’s take on sports,Nintendo Switch Sports, arrived without golf, however. And now it seemsNintendo Switch Sportsplayers will have to wait longer than expected to get it....

When Aokiji was first introduced inOne Piece, everybody instantly realized that there is an existence within the Marines that held powers beyond belief. They are the Admirals, and Aokiji is the perfect embodiment of that title. After all, the man seems to be as carefree as anyone can be, but once he gets serious, he can freeze the ocean, along with everything within and around it. His power is boundless, merciless, and seemingly unbeatable....

Summary Zoro is one of the main characters inOne Pieceand certainly a fan favorite as well. As the number two of the Straw Hat Pirates, Zoro is exceptionally powerful and an incredibly important leader as well as an exceptional character who always steps up whenever required.Zoro aims to become the World’s Strongest Swordsman, and, to meet that goal, he has built up quite tremendous strength over the years. Being a pirate, Zoro has also become very infamous and acquired many big bounties....

Alongside the release of itsPlayStation Portal handheld, Sony has a set of audio devices coming fans’ way. First up was the Pulse Explore earbuds, which we were very impressed by while using them with the PlayStation Portal and as a set of daily driver buds, and now the Pulse Elite headset is up next. ThePulse Elite is PlayStation’s latest headsetoffering and is easily its best yet. The audio quality is top notch, the design is sleek and considered, comfort is solid, and the functionality allows the Pulse Elite to compete with some of the best headsets on the market....

To celebrate the spookiest time of year, a new limited-time PVP cup has been added toPokemon GO,called the Halloween Cup, with more special limits than just a simple CP limit. Instead, only certain Pokemon types are allowed to participate. Because of the time of year and the current main event occurring inPokemon GO, it isn’t hard to find Pokemon to participate. However, some are going to be better than others, with players really needing to plan around what kind of team they want....

Pokemon GOadds regular events and Shiny variants, the latest addition being Shiny Trick or Treat Pikachu and Shiny Trick or Treat Gengar. TheHalloween 2023 eventbrings multiple Shiny Pokemon for players to collect and compete with. One can complete several Research quests, hatch eggs, or defeat raid bosses to encounter the featured monsters. ThePokemon GOHalloween 2023 event offers multiple playable content offering different Pokemon encounters. The event starts onThursday, October 26, at 10:00 AMand ends onTuesday, October 31, at 8:00 PM Local Time....

Even thoughPokemon ScarletandViolet’s third trailer didn’t showcase many new critters, it did provide players with lots of details concerning the Terastallization mechanic and how it looks in the game. Notall Tera symbols inPokemon ScarletandVioletwere showcased, but the trailer did confirm that all critters in the Paldea region do have access to all 18 Tera types. Another interesting thing to note is thatPokemon ScarletandVioletwill put a new spin on Gen 8’s Raid battles, this time featuring powerful pocket monsters with rare Tera types....