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The noble samurai is one of the most iconic symbols of Japan. Originating as a dedicated military caste during the Kamakura Shogunate in the 12th century CE, the samurai would become a dominant force in Japan’s military, political, and cultural history for the next 700 years until they were disbanded after the Meiji Restoration in the 19th century. Even after they were rendered obsolete by modern weapons, samurai still remained fixtures of Japanese popular culture, something that continues to this day....

Fortniteis around a month into its massive Marvel event, with the game seeing new themes heroes, villains, locations, and challenges added regularly. The Daywalker himself has also arrived withinFortnite, as Blade is now purchasable within the shop. WhileFortnitefans make memes aboutAvengers: Endgame, the cosmetic designers at Epic Games have been hard at work on a skin for the anti-hero. Blade’s storied comic history of vampire slaying was translated to the screen through the cult-classic movie trilogy in the early 2000s, and with the hero set to get an MCU movie in a few years, now is a great time to add him toFortnite....

Genshin Impactis a free-to-play, gacha, open-world action RPG released in September 2020 on PC, PS4, Android, and iOS. The game takes place in the colorful world of Teyvat, home to seven different nations that areall tied to a specific element. And while the player controls and follows the story of the Traveler, the protagonist, they canplay as many other interesting heroes. RELATED:Genshin Impact: 10 Other Games With Insane Gacha Features One of these unique characters is Xiangling, referred to as the “Exquisite Delicacy....

Polyphony Digital’s latest entry to the franchise,Gran Turismo 7, has been slowly receiving post-launch hotfixes and content updates in roughly equal measure, with players getting access to some exciting new vehicles that hadn’t ever been featured in a video game before. Japanese car manufacturers, in particular, seem to have a good relationship with Polyphony, and the latest update features some of their latest models. Specifically,Gran Turismo 7’s Update 1.13 features two entirely new vehicles that had never been featured in a video game before, as well as an oldGran Turismoclassic from Suzuki, bolstering the game’s already impressive vehicle roster even further....

Star Warshas a long history with video games, beginning with 1982’s adaptation ofThe Empire Strikes Back. At different times the franchise has experimented with RPGs, shooters, real-time strategy, fighting games, racing games, and educational games for kids.Knights of the Old Republicis well-known among RPG fans and even influenced many later games of the genre.Masters of Teräs Käsi, however, an attempt at a fighting game that could compete withStreet FighterandMortal Kombat, was a critical and commercial disaster....

Greta Gerwig is reportedly being eyed to direct two installments ofNetflix’sChronicles of Narniafilms after the streamer secured the rights to C.S. Lewis' novels in 2018. The Chronicles of Narniais the name given to Lewis' classic seven-novel run through his fantasy world, something he made at the same time his buddy J.R.R. Tolkien was conjugating elvish verbs for his Middle-Earth novels. The works of Lewis had been purchased byNetflixwith an eye toward their mega fantasy franchise....

Despite its age, theSilent Hillfranchise remains both a visceral and unforgettable take on the survival horror genre. At its core, theSilent Hillseries traps protagonists in the desolate town of the same name, where beneath its famous fog lies an ominous history involving cults, various horrors, and a nightmare seemingly of the protagonist’s own design. RELATED:Dead by Daylight: Conjuring Villains That Would Be Perfect as Killers In speaking of design, surviving theSilent Hillexperience doesn’t require players to shoot their way past ghouls and other mobs....

9-Torgis the first bug-eyed crime cartel boss players encounter in the hilariously entertaining world ofHigh on Life.Playersrole-play as a bounty hunterin space, and 9-Torg is the first hit, as players seek to thwart attempts to turn the entire human race into a drug supply for an alien species. RELATED:High On Life: How Long To Beat 9-Torg is a reasonably challenging boss to beat for newcomers toHigh on Lifeand tests all player skills acquired in the first couple hours of gaming in the introduction and the slum level....

Hogwarts Legacytells the story of a young fifth-year student during their first year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Upon arriving at the wizarding school, the protagonist will be given the freedom to explore the castle and the world outside its walls, where they can happen upon countless references to the movies and books on which the game is based. RELATED:Hogwarts Legacy: Where To Find The Chamber OF Secrets Bathroom InHogwarts Legacy, it is possible to find a tome known asSecrets of the Darkest Art....

Quick Links Horizon Forbidden West, Guerrilla Games’ latest addition to theHorizonseries, is the first of the studio’s games to appear on both the PS4 and PS5. With the game bridging a cross-generational gap, the power of the PS5 allows fans to play the game at either 60fps or 30fps, both using dynamic resolution scaling to adjust image quality, ensuring steady framerates. This guide will explore both options to help choose which mode offers the superior next-generation experience....

Quick Links The Dance of the Dragons is the upcomingHouse of the Dragon’s civil war, fought between half-siblings, Queen Rhaenyra and Aegon II Targaryen. The claimants to the Iron Throne are supported by their factions, known as the Greens and the Blacks in lore and in the show’s canon. Rhaenyra and Aegon have different mothers but the same father, i.e., King Viserys. The late King killed his first wife, and Rhaenyra’s mother, Queen Aemma Arryn, against her will in childbed, and after a series of events, was led to remarry his cunning Hand’s daughter, Alicent Hightower....

Summary Though the anime industry is filled to the brim with iconic stories, memorable characters, and encapsulating adventures, there are only a few that stand above all the rest. Those who have come to write these tales have found themselves immortalized in not only their work but also in the words of others, as their legacy has been so influential that they have changed the landscape of their industry. One such name is Akira Toriyama,the man behind innumerable worksthat have stood the test of time, chief among them beingDragon Ball....

Quick Links Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtreeintroduces several new armor sets into the already expensive list offered by the base game. No matter your build, theElden RingDLC will undoubtedly have a set that suits your needs. When you get truly lucky, you’ll find an armor set that not only provides decent protection, but also looks good doing it.Shadow of the Erdtreehas several sets that do just that, like the newDeath Knight armor set....