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Summary Rainbow Six Siegerecently released a trailer showing off a crossover with thePaydayseries. The game has consistently maintained a large player base and remains one of the most played games on Xbox.Rainbow Six Siegehas also maintained an average of over 50,000 players on Steam in the past few months, and streamers like Jynxzi have been streaming the game to tens of thousands of viewers. ThePaydayseries, however, has been going through some tough times since the latest game launched to a lukewarm reception....

Summary Resident Evilhas a long history, stretching back to March 1996 - nearly 30 years. Over that time, the series has seenplenty of boss fights. They’ve evolved over time, from simple “run in a circle and shoot” affairs to full-blown action spectacles. One feature that has remained constant throughout the series is the tendency to feature bosses that seem intimidating at first but often have weaknesses or environmental aspects to the fight that can give players the advantage....

Summary Thetimeline of theResident Evilgamespans decades, introducing new characters in subsequent titles and, sometimes, checking back on legacy characters to see what they have been up to since their last starring role. Time has a way of changing everyone, but when traumatizing life-and-death situations are thrown into the mix, it usually results in some drastic transformations. Legacy characters in thisCapcomseries, such as Chris Redfield, Jill Valentine, and Leon Kennedy, have earned such a title as they are the stars of many mainline and spin-off game entries, and not all of them have returned the same way....

Summary In general, being cautious is usually a relatively good trait to have. Being cautious of surroundings, for example, can lead to someone staying safe in a situation where they typically wouldn’t be. In video games, however, the ‘safety’ of caution depends on the game itself. Some games absolutely reward players who cautiously make decisions, while some other games will punish those very same players. Roguelikes, in particular,tend to be very punishing games....

Summary A prominent leaker andCall of Dutyinsider has revealed new information on the nextModern Warfaregame, claiming Infinity Ward’s upcoming title is in serious trouble. If the leak is to be believed, development on a newModern Warfaresequel, rumored to be titledModern Warfare 4,is currently “at a standstill.” Activision has the ability to release newCall of Dutytitles annually due to the rotational cycle of development teams. While theupcoming release ofBlack Ops 6is being developed by Treyarch Studios, 2023’sModern Warfare 3saw Sledgehammer Games take the helm as the lead development studio....

Quick Links You’ll be able to change Zelda’s outfit inEchoes of Wisdomonce you’ve reached the halfway point of the game. To unlock more outfits, you’re going to need to complete specific side quests. “Dohna’s Challenge” is one such side quest, and it’s one where you’ll have to rely on your stealth skills. InEchoes of Wisdom, you can’t increase your stealth the same way you could inBreath of the Wild/Tears of the Kingdom....

Summary With the release ofSolo Leveling,the world of anime and manga, which have traditionally been Japan-centered, is now witnessing unprecedented expansion due to the emergence and proliferation of manhwa, a South Korean genre of webtoons that has made a deep impact on the global market.Solo Leveling,as one of those, has been elevating both the industry and manhwa as a whole by being not only the most-loved one but also a catalyst in the mainstreaming of that medium....

Summary The August 2024 Starchy Foods Splatfest inSplatoon 3has ended, and Deep Cut’s Frye has been named the victor. By claiming the top spot in four categories, Team Rice defeated Team Pasta by 200 points to take first place in the food-themed challenge, which was the penultimate Splatfest ofSplatoon 3. The Splatfests inSplatoon 3are semi-monthly competitions based on themes that players can support alongside members of the Deep Cut band. After a Splatfest concludes, players who take part can earn cosmetic weapons and clothing for their characters, with the rewards based on the team’s overall placement during the event....

With Disney’s many franchises and worlds under its umbrellas, it only makes sense for video game adaptations of these brands to reach genres outside action-adventure. Disney has taken advantage of cozier gaming genres for video game adaptations of its animated properties.Disney Dreamlight Valleyacts as Disney’s only current mainline simulation game. It only makes sense forStar Warsand Marvel to follow inDisney Dreamlight Valley’s footsteps. Though a replica ofDisney Dreamlight Valleyfor either Star Wars or Marvel seems unlikely, these two properties could add some interesting aspects to pre-existing features in the game....

Summary Known as the King of the horror genre, authorStephen Kinghas shared his number one scary movie of all time that left him in “helpless terror” when he first saw it, but surprisingly, it’s not a film he penned himself. AlthoughStephen Kingneeds little introduction, as many horror fans will already know a lot about the legendary author,The Shiningwriter didn’t always indulge in the spookier side of life, with many other genres explored, which included suspense, crime, science-fiction, fantasy and mystery, too....

Summary Nothing is more aggravating toanimeenthusiasts than seeing a character with enormous potential being relegated, ruined, or horribly abused over the course of a series. Regardless of whether they were a powerhouse, an emotional anchor, or simply a fan favorite, their fall is particularly difficult to take as viewers recalljust how much potential they had. They are not characters who died in a hero’s death or whose story arcs were deliberately closed; these are characters who were once leading or fan favorites, then were forgotten and brought back as shadows of their former selves....

Summary Martial arts movies have been popular in the West to some extent or another since the 1960s, but it was during the 1990s that the genre truly became mainstream. This period saw the rise oficonic martial artistslike Jet Li and Jackie Chan, and Hollywood took proper stabs at the genre, with films likeRush HourandThe Matrixseeing huge box office success. Martial arts films of the 90s stand out thanks to their increased focus on storytelling compared to earlier entries and their resistance to the rise of CGI....

Summary Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siegeboastsa vast array of operators, each with unique gadgets and abilities. With over 35 Attacking Operators to pick from, it can be difficult to know which gadgets are the best and which ones to avoid.Whether it’s taking map control, eliminating enemies, or executing the objective, attackers’ primary gadgets allow for a vast array of strategies and are crucial for giving them the upper hand in battle....