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Many fans ofPokemoncan easily enough pick out which of the 800+ creatures are inspired by real-world animals, like the gecko-like Treecko or owl-like Noctowl. SomePokemon are even inspired by objectslike keyrings and sandcastles, but those are usually easy to distinguish. Some Pokemon have more mythic origins, and draw design and lore inspiration from animals and beings out of legend. With so many of the titular creatures fromPokemonout in the in-game world, it makes sense that a lot of them would be based off of less common muses....

YouTuber channel Cheap Finds Gold Mines recently discovered some gems among games they acquired from a “hoarder home.” The duo featured on the channel are self-described resellers that travel across the United States in search of items they can purchase and then flip for a profit online. In this particular instance, the young couple were able to acquire some video games from a hoarder home that were valued slightly over $20,000 in total....

A resourcefulZelda: Tears of the Kingdomgamer has managed to create a working scale to measure Link’s weight.Tears of the Kingdomplayers are constantly inventing gadgetsusing the game’s extensive building systems, and this scale is definitely among the most creative ones so far. Ever since its release back in May,Tears of the Kingdomhas been a huge hit. The game was able to sell over 10 million units in the first three days, and it continued to maintain its popularity as weeks passed....

The term “fourth wall” originated with theatre, with the fourth wall being the side of the stage that the audience is sitting in, which the actors pretend that they can’t see. Subsequently, the term “breaking the fourth wall” refers to when actors look or speak directly to the audience. RELATED:Best Action Games Based On Movies The term has since become common in all works of fiction, including films, books, and video games....

Summary The upcomingSilent Hill 2remake from Bloober Team has continued to look more promising with every showcase since its initial reveal, as fan concerns over staying true to the spirit of the original have seemingly been acknowledged over time. Though it remains unknown whether this title will be able to live up to the legacy of the Konami classic that it’s set to bring into the current generation of gaming, the jump in technical fidelity that it represents is undeniable....

Nintendo promised that the freeAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsupdates would keep coming in 2021, and it has already delivered on that promise. A new update forAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsis available now, and while the most interesting aspect of the update won’t be available until next month, it does add some new items to the life simulation game for fans to add to their collections. Anyone that downloads theAnimal Crossing: New HorizonsJanuary 28 update will get Maracas as a free gift in their mailbox....

Summary Since Marvel has been dominating the box office for years now, it would make sense that the gaming industry would want a slice of that market. While superhero games have always existed, it seems like there is a bit of a resurgence with the likes ofInsomniac Games’Marvel’s Spider-Man, Firaxis’Marvel’s Midnight Suns, and the upcomingSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. And now Arkane is joining the fray with the recently announcedMarvel’s Blade....

Despite having been announced in late 2019, details regarding the upcoming indie Metroidvania titleAxiom Verge 2have been scant. The most recentAxiom Vergerevelations have been regarding its delay, as well as its release as an Epic Games Store exclusive on PC. Yet it seems developer Tom Happ saw an opportunity in Thursday’s Future Games Show. Today, Happ shared an extended introduction toAxiom Verge 2, which may be much different than what fans expected....

Like many others in the video game industry,Bandai Namcohas been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. So far it seems that the company has been responsible about the pandemic, having its employees work from home and updating players about the state of things going forward. Bandai Namco has also decided to give players a free retro-style game in the form ofPac-Man Championship Edition 2. From April 24 through to May 10, Bandai Namco is giving away free digital copies ofPac-Man Championship Edition 2for the PlayStation 4, the Xbox One, and the PC via Steam....

Netflix’sThe Crownis a fictionalized drama based on Britain’s royal family and their history. The show is rather popular, but with its most recent fourth season it has come under some fire by those who feel it portrays certain real historical figures inaccurately. While the show has always been advertised as adrama inspired by real events, some figures in Britain’s government and royal family feel it has mischaracterized history, and the government’s Culture Minister would like that to be made clearer to viewers....

TheDestiny 2community has been hit hard by the recent wave of bans amid Bungie’s efforts to crack down on cheating, with the studio giving players some answers and background to the banning spree. It isn’t the first timeBungie has been hit with blowbackfor its anti-cheat efforts and subsequent bans, however, this most recent case has hit the game’s player-base hard due to the sheer number of bans this time around. The studio’s product security team, specifically, has given some clarity to the situation and provide avenues to players who may have fallen victim to an incorrect ban....

While many of the changes made in the more recentCall of DutyZombies experiences are for the best, some fans remain nostalgic and hope for something that is comparable to the older modes. While this ranges from players wantingsmaller Zombies mapsto a crew of original characters instead of Operators, sometimes it is the little things that players feel are missing. It is for this reason that the Zombies fan base had such harsh reactions toCall of Duty: Vanguard’s missing Pack-A-Punch camoandCall of Duty: Black Ops 4’s nonexistent perk jingles, as these small details go a long way to making the mode more unique....

The Season 4 Reloaded update is coming toCall of Duty: Modern WarfareandWarzone, and it’s gonna be a big one.Modern Warfarehas always been known for having anenormous file size, and the new update will increase it even more. Every update in theseCall of Dutygames has made the file size even bigger, though Activision claims the games wouldn’t have such high quality without the size. Season 4 Reloaded will add 22-36 GB forModern Warfareplayers who already own the full game....