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The lifespan ofGrand Theft Auto 5has now stretched out through three console generations. In that time, the game has largely stayed the same, outside of any additions toGrand Theft Auto Online, which has attributed to its prolonged lifespan. In that time, society has evolved outside of the game. Some jokes or gags have become insensitive and developers become more aware of deliberately or unconsciously creating offensive content in games. 10 years after the development cycle ofGrand Theft Auto 5, some of the game’s background dressing and NPCs have been updated and altered to address some jokes that haven’t aged well....

Summary So far, the Final Saga ofOne Piecehas been nothing short of a roller coaster ride, with new revelations, increasing stakes, and high intensity action packed into each and every chapter that has followed the Wano Country Arc. There are quite a few characters from among the series' ever-expanding cast who will likely play a major role in the events to come, as Luffy and the Straw Hats are set tofinally head towards Elbaf, the land of the giants....

Tank heroes inOverwatch 2are generally slow-moving characters with big hitboxes. The trade-off for the lack of mobility and their increased size is that these heroes have larger health pools, tide-turning ultimate abilities, and a few even have deployable shields. Reinhardt is a perfect example of a typicalOverwatch 2tank, as his Barrier Field protects him and his allies while his Earthshatter ultimate can knock down an entire enemy team if utilized under the right circumstances....

The massively popular mobile game,Pokemon Go, experienced its own evolution recently as Niantic announced a massive update to the game as well as the first major event known as the Season of Celebration. Theaptly titled Go Beyond Updateincreased the level cap to 50, while also giving rewards to trainers who are able to hit the old cap of 40 before 2020 comes to a close. In addition, Niantic is putting a spotlight on the Kalos region, adding new Pokemon including Chespin, Pyroar, Froakie, and more....

Summary The Pokemon Company has announced that its streaming service,Pokemon TV, is being shut down this March. The company announced the shutdown on January 8, thanking fans for their continued support and love for Pokemon TV. It is still being determined at the current time why thePokemonapplication is being shut down, or if there are plans for a similar product in the future. The Pokemon TV website has been around since 2010, giving fans a place to binge their favoritePokemonshows, specials, and films....

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crownhas some big shoes to fill: not only is it a beloved franchise’s 14-year comeback, but it’s also stepping into the Metroidvania genre which has enjoyed an explosion of high-quality titles in recent years. Gamers have come to expect certain quality-of-life features and game mechanics inmodern Metroidvania games, but they also have grown accustomed to several of the genre’s pitfalls. Speaking exclusively with Game Rant,Prince of Persia: The Lost Crownsenior producer Abdelhak Elguess and game director Mounir Radi revealed how the series' latest entry addresses a few of the genre’s pain points....

Originally announced asBlack Flag Infinitein 2013, Ubisoft Singapore’sSkull and Boneshas undergone multiple iterations over its long development cycle. The project became infamous for itsnumerous changes in setting and scope, high rate of developer turnover, and exceeding its budget several times over. With so many problems, some might have wondered if Ubisoft’s multiplayer-focused pirate game would ever see the light of day. However, the end finally seems to be in sight, withSkull and Bonesset for release on November 8....

The Elder Scrolls Skyrim’s Nazeem isn’t an extremely important character to the game’s overall plot, but he’s nonetheless someone most players are quite familiar with. Due to Nazeem’s generally condescending attitude towards theDragonbornand others, his character is often joked about and targeted by players alike. MostSkyrimplayers visiting Whiterun will encounter Nazeem at some point, as his wanderings through the town are often punctuated by rude comments to the player. However, at least one player realized they hadn’t spotted the character at any point by the time they’d hit level 45....

Matt ReevesThe Batmanis set to kick off a new Batverse, as two direct sequels and two other spin-off series for HBO MAX were in early development. But it now appears that one of those series will not be coming to fruition, as Reeves has confirmed that the GCPD spin-off has been “put on hold.” Reeves’The Batmanfocuses on the caped crusader during his second year of fighting crime, and the film looks to create its own universe that expands on the abundance ofBatmanlore and remains separate fromother DC live-action universes such as the DCEU....

For gamers who are interested in finding out what the year holds, it is useful to turn to the annual CES event.CES 2023began on January 5 and rounds off on January 8. With the bulk of the event done, viewers have had a chance to watch presentations from various tech manufacturers giving a sneak peek at what the future brings. There have been lots of exciting new technology advancements, and they may have a big impact on the gaming world, whether it involves new GPUs or newgaming monitors from Samsung....

Horror television series can be hard to come by. There are a good amount of crime thrillers out there, many scary science fiction series, but a real slasher that leans heavily into the horror elements isn’t one of the most popular genres. MTV’sScreamseries, as well as Ryan Murphy works likeScream Queensandof courseAmerican Horror Storyhave all made their mark, but it still feels like a rare find. With horror fans lookingfor some gory TV shows to watch, one Canadian show took on the task of filling that hole....

Summary There’s a lot of praise to pass around the Naughty Dog table in terms of any IP or endeavors it has going on.The Last of Usnow needs no introduction as a franchise, for example, whether someone has been a fan since 2013 or if they only initially heard of the series through its HBO adaptation. The IP itself has become incredibly successful all around, andthe celebratory The Last of Us Dayis a perennial reminder of how cemented that popularity is....

Summary The Game Awards, hosted by Geoff Keighley, is closing in on its tenth show on June 11, 2025, and its many nominees have been revealed to the public. 2023 was an exceptionally strong year for video games on PC, PS5, Switch, andXboxSeries X/S, giving their relevant categories plenty of strong contenders. While somegames were snubbed at the Game Awardsas usual, the diverse set ofAlan Wake 2,Balder’s Gate 3,The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom,Marvel’s Spider-Man 2,Resident Evil 4, andSuper Mario Bros....