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The farming simulator genre has developed far past its roots in earlyHarvest Moongames to produce a plethora of quality titles in their own right. From browser-centric experiences likeFarmvilleto modern entries in the now-named Story of Seasons, there are so many new innovations that come with each new attempt at breaking into the genre. One of the most revered isStardew Valley, developed byEric “ConcernedApe” Baroneand releasing in 2016, now inspiring games such asPotion Permit....

TheGameStopstock market situation has been a fascinating spectacle to watch unfold from the sidelines for the past week or so now. The situation that began as a result of theWall Street Bets subreddithas essentially exploded into an unprecedented modern day phenomenon, resulting in a myriad of both good and bad outcomes for those involved. One of those bad outcomes surrounds an investment and stock trading app called Robinhood, which came under an intense wave of outrage following its decision to restrict trading ofGameStopstock during the height of the situation....

AGenshin Impactplayer has found a detail potentially proving that Lumine is the game’s true main character. At the start of the game, players have the option to choose between Lumine and Aether to become their Traveler whose main quest is to find their lost sibling. Regardless of which character their choose, both Aether and Lumine follow the same storyline inGenshin Impact, and they also have the same exact kit. Since the game arrived back in 2020, fans have been speculating about who is the canon main character between the two....

EA’sStar Wars Jedi: Fallen Orderwas a success both financially and through the game’s main narrative.Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Orderfocused on a big question that has been asked since the inception of theStar Warsfranchise: what happened to the Jedi during the reign of the Empire? It is easy to say that many of them were lost during the execution of Order 66, butother installments in theStar Warsfranchisehave shown fans otherwise. Considering both the canon andStar Wars Legendsmaterial not yet tapped into, there is a lot that the budding series EA is building aroundStar Wars Jedi: Fallen Ordercan work with....

Summary A fan has recently built an Empire State Building-inspired ship inStarfield, crafting an absurdly huge vessel. Aside from exploring different solar systems in search of quests and resources, several gamers are devising unique ships usingStarfield’s comprehensive ship-building system, and this is an excellent example of how wild these creations can get. Starfieldwas one of the most eagerly awaited RPGs of 2023 for PC and Xbox gamers, and it has been very popular so far....

WhileStranger Thingscertainly has plenty of tricks up its sleeves, there’s one thing viewers have grown to expect since season one, and that’s a rebellious moment from Eleven. Much like all teens, the super powered girl finds herself battling a multitude of feelings throughout the seasons. She feels alienated from her peers, unloved by her boyfriend, and faces the general confusion that comes with being raised in a laboratory and then released into a community of well-intentioned, friendly people....

PLEASE NOTE: This article contains MASSIVE Spoilers for The Callisto Protocol. Proceed at your own risk. The Callisto Protocolwas released amidst mixed reviews due to some performance issues that mainly affected PC gamers and a rather short main campaign that left a bit to be desired in terms of enemy diversity or boss fights. The game still gets many aspects of the survival horror genre right thanks to a vast array of weapons and upgrades to choose from, a limited supply of resources that doesn’t feel too barren, and a healthy amount of enemy density in multiple sections....

WhileMariomay be the undisputed King of jumping, platform games have always been a common part of the gaming industry, challenging players to complete puzzling levels using the in-game jump mechanics, perfect sense of timing and the quick reflexes needed to avoid any dangers such as traps or enemies. These games tend to be tough, especially in the latter levels, as they are designed to challenge players. With few other obvious parts they could use to challenge gamers such as boss fights, the game levels have to be tough enough to stop players from breezing through the levels....

After a bit of a rocky start to Season 1,Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold Waris finally hitting its stride, and the recently launchedLeague Play in multiplayeris likely to draw a number of players in, given that League was huge inBlack Ops 4. While good weapon balance and varied game modes are making theCall of Dutyexperience fun, the game can’t quite shake bugs popping up, and a new one is being reported in multiplayer....

Knights of the Old Republicholds a special place in the hearts of many fans, which is obvious given the amount of art, cosplays, and fan creations that still revolve around The Old Republic and Revan. As such, when it was announced thatKOTORwas getting a PS5 timed-exclusive remake, the fandom went berserk. There were equal amounts of hype and patience on display from fans who had wanted this to happen for years, if not decades, in the following months....

Dark Deitytakes place in a ravaged land that is seemingly now at peace. As is the case withmost strategy RPGs, though, that peace is not going to hold for long. The game begins at an academy wherein the main party is being trained for combat. After graduation, the team, led by Irving, is sent out to deal with some bandits for the king. Are the crimes that these bandits commit one-off tragedies, or is there something more at play here?...

WhenA Plague Tale: Requiemlaunches later this month, it will be able to display a staggering 300,000 rats on screen at one time.A Plague Tale: Requiemis the highly-anticipated sequel to the hit gameA Plague Tale: Innocence, continuing thestory of Amicia and Hugoas they attempt to survive a world ravaged by vicious plague rats. One of the defining characteristics ofA Plague Tale: Innocencewas its swarm of rats. Throughout the game, players encounter massive rat swarms that are capable of stripping humans to the bone in a matter of seconds....

Prompted by lawsuits and allegations of sexual harassment and discrimination,Activision Blizzardannounced in late October it was making a committment towards elevating its female and non-binary demographics by 50%. To provide transparency towards this goal,Activision Blizzardhas shared a breakdown of the diversity from across its four subsections for the first time in the company’s history. The data was shared by Daniel Alegre, Activision Blizzard’s Chief Operating Officer, who paired it with a letter outlining goals, failures, and progress....