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While countless video games are released every year, there are some franchises that act as tent poles for the whole industry. These long-running and beloved series likeHalo,World of Warcraft, andAssassin’s Creedhave been around for years (or in some cases decades), and are as synonymous with video games as Marvel now is with films. Across their frequent installments, some of these enduring series can lose their way a little, providing diminishing returns in the pursuit of giving fans something fresh and different....

Summary Assassin’s Creed Miragehas finally taken its leap of faith into the world, finding its way into the hands of fans of the classic era, newcomers to the franchise, those interested in its setting, and more. CreatingAssassin’s Creed Miragewas a labor of love for Ubisoft Bordeauxand its supporting studios, as the world of Baghdad was meticulously crafted. That craft required hours upon hours of research into the history. Game Rant recently spoke with Ubisoft historian Raphael Weyland aboutAssassin’s Creed Mirage, discussing things such as key elements of Baghdad, liberties that had to be taken and why, and much, much more....

Avowedis quickly becoming one of the most hotly anticipated games for the Xbox Series X, as speculation about its possible story is plentiful. While the teaser trailer did not reveal much, fans do know that the game will be set inObsidian’sPillars of Eternitysetting, Eora, featured in the two isometric RPGs released in the series so far. Avowed’s protagonist has some big shoes to fill, especially as more players begin to hope that Obsidian’s next RPG could be the spiritual successor toSkyrim....

Earlier today, Gearbox Studios announced on the officialBorderlands 3website that it would be releasing a hotfix forBorderlands 3that corrects various in-game issues, as well as re-optimizing the online matchmaking. In addition, Gearbox is also releasing an exclusive New Year’s Eve event that will run from Tuesday, December 31st to Monday, January 16th. Borderlands 3is the most recent addition to the Borderlands franchise. Fans of the series had waited a solid five years for Gearbox Studios to release a new installment to the main series and since its release back in September of 2019, it has not failed to disappoint....

Borderlands 3, though well received in many ways, proved to be quite divisive in others. While the gameplay and graphical improvements were appreciated, the story came under fire. Though events likeRevenge of the Cartelsproved strong, Takedowns were less popular, as many took issue with their balancing and the lack of traditional raid bosses. Loot was another point of frustration for many, with anointments and drop sources both being debated. As split as fans ended up being on the game, though, most agreed that the post-launch support for the title was very strong - meaningBorderlands 4should take notes from it....

Many gaming companies have forgotten about old-school gameplay with the current-generation consoles. However,Bravely Default 2has served as a reminder of what madeclassic JRPGS so memorablein the first place. And just as there are many wonderful things about this genre of game, there are also manyannoying mechanics in JRPGSas well. One of the many things that turn off newcomers is the constant grind for EXP that can be excruciatingly time-consuming. RELATED:Bravely Default 2: Bind and Divide Card Game Guide...

A colorful new trailer that debuted in the recent Nintendo Direct has revealed thatSamba de Amigo: Party Centralis coming to the Nintendo Switch in summer 2023. Designed to take full advantage of the Nintendo handheld’s unique capabilities, this updated take on Sega’s classic franchise looks set to give fans ofrhythm games on the Switchsomething to look forward to. Long beforeGuitar HeroandRock Bandmade collecting plastic instruments all the rage, Sega’sSamba de Amigohad legions of players shaking a pair of red maraca controllers along to the beats of the game’s soundtrack....

AnotherThe Last Of Usbug has surfaced, and this time, it’s Ellie’s body getting twisted in a creepy fashion. Players have spotted various bugs in the series in the past, so much that someone even made aThe Last Of Us 2compilation showcasing the glitches. Released in 2013,The Last Of Usis an action-adventure shooter that follows Joel and Ellie as they travel across post-apocalyptic America while fending off mutated cannibals called Clickers. After the massive success of the game, developer Naughty Dog went on to release a DLC titledThe Last Of Us: Left Behind, which served as a prequel focusing on Ellie’s backstory, and the 2020 sequelThe Last Of Us 2....

Dead by Daylightgrows more with each passing update as developer Behaviour Interactive adds new original characters and horror media crossovers. For example,Dead by Daylightconfirmed aResident Evilcrossoverwill headline the next chapter following “All-Kill” from March 2021, and cosmetics based on Crypt TV characters were teased earlier this week. Behaviour is also updating the game’s graphics as it goes, and it recently showed off a number of changes to the models for Survivor characters....

It took three years, butDeltarune Chapter 2is finally out. This comes as the next content installment in what is meant to be a sort of companion piece toUndertale, creator Toby Fox’s previous indie hit. These parody RPGs have amassed huge followings across different consoles, and Sans, a goofy skeleton shared by both games, has managed to make it intoSuper Smash Bros. Ultimatea Mii Fighter costume. Even withDeltarune Chapter 2’s release date being revealed just a couple of days before it came out, the free title still managed tobeatUndertale’s highest concurrent Steam player countover the weekend....

Quick Links The latest update forDisney Dreamlight Valleycontinues the ongoing story involving the Forgetting. In addition to more story, players also discover who that pumpkin house belongs to. While there were many theories, it was finally confirmed to belong to the Fairy Godmother from Cinderella. Just like with every character that calls Dreamlight Valley home, the Fairy Godmother has her own set of Friendship quests for players to complete. The first quest unlocks the abilityto get rid of the green flamesin the Forgotten Lands, and the third quest gives players a new recipe for cooking....

Summary Vegeta is arguably the best character in all ofDragon Ball, and he is perhaps the one to have undergone the most amount of development out of all the Z-Fighters. Starting his time in the series as an extremely powerful villain for Goku and friends to defeat, the Saiyan Prince has evolved into one of the most well-rounded characters in all of anime who serves to protect the planet that he once sought to destroy....

Summary In a surprising development, billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has initiated legal proceedings againstOpenAI, the organization he played a pivotal role in establishing back in 2015 along with big investments fromMicrosoft. Musk’s lawsuit is rooted in claims that OpenAI’s emphasis on profitability has steered it away from its original mission of fostering artificial intelligence technology for the greater good of humanity. OpenAI, established in San Francisco by Sam Altman, Ilya Sutskever, and other engineers, received additional financial support from Musk, who co-founded the company but resigned from the board in 2018....