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Scalpers have proven themselves to be a persistent bane to retailers and legitimate consumers since the launch of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles in November 2020. Even seven months later, an extremely large number of people still haven’t managed topurchase a PS5 due to shortages, as evidenced by the flurry of posts on social media every time a retailer gets new stock. And it seems that stores and gamers aren’t the only ones frustrated by the situation....

Xbox and Bethesda’s June Showcase was full of surprises, ranging from gameplay reveals for some of the most anticipated games of the next 12 months to announcements of brand-new Indie titles. Among the onslaught of reveals, theXbox and Bethesda Showcasefound the time to announce thatRiot Gamesis partnering with Xbox to bring some of its biggest titles over to the Xbox family of consoles, PC, and mobile via Xbox Game Pass....

WithFall Guyscurrently halfway through its space-focused fourth season, Mediatonic is making sure to continue adding a range of fun cosmetics for players to enjoy, includingAmong Usthemed costumesback in March and aShovel Knightoutfit in April. The studio recently teased that new crossover skins would be coming to the game, and today, theFall GuysTwitter account has revealed what these cosmetics will be. Fitting with the fourth season’s current sci-fi focus, the popular battle royale game will be welcoming four skins from theTronfranchise, with the lineup launching on May 24....

TheScreamfranchise is full of iconic characters, and Kirby Reed is among the most popular with the fans, due to her encyclopedic knowledge of horror movies and her funny one-liners. Kirby has appeared in bothScream 4andScream 6in the series. However, the only cast member officially confirmed forScream 7is Neve Campbell as Sidney Prescott. More legacy characters, including Kirby, could still make a return, buta spin-off movie centered on Kirby might be a better idea....

While many gamers might already be looking towards the release ofHorizon Forbidden Westin February, the developers at Guerrilla Games haven’t forgotten about Aloy’s first adventure. SinceHorizon Zero Dawnlaunched back in February of 2017, the studio has continued to offer updates for the title, including bringing it to PC in 2020. Recently, the developer has incorporated several technologies to enhance the already breathtaking visuals of the PC version. A new update forHorizon Zero Dawnon PC has been released, introducing exciting new features to improve visual performance....

Summary In just under a week,Remnant 2has doubled the all-time peak Steam player count ofRemnant: From The Ashesand established itself as yet another surprise hit for Gunfire Games. As more and more players jump onRemnant 2to discover what the hype is all about and invariably find themselves getting hooked on its addictive blend of co-op shooter and Soulslike in the process, they’ll also likely discover the active and vocal community that the game has generated thanks in part to the cult following of the first game....

Fallout 4has a few characters that can be recruited as followers, and will help you out in fights as you explore the Commonwealth.Strongis the only super mutant follower in the entire game, with his mutation giving him more health and carrying capacity than any other companion. Strong will regularly express his dislike of nearly everything the player does. but it’s still best to bring him along when exploring the wasteland, as he enjoys killing powerful enemies....

Valheimis all about surviving in the brutal purgatory world that players find themselves in. to thrive in thesurvival co-op world ofValheim, players will have to collect materials in order to build bigger and better weapons, outposts, homes, and more. One of the basics that players will absolutely need to survive is iron. Iron Tools In Valheim Bringing a settlement from a basic camp to a real thriving town requires some dedication....

At the moment, it isn’t clear what’s happening with theSuper Mariofranchise. Mario has been as active as ever in spin-offs and merchandising, but his mainline games have taken a backseat over the past few years. The most recent major release was technically theBowser’s Furyexpansion included in the 2021 Switch re-release ofSuper Mario 3D World. Before that, there wasSuper Mario Maker 2in 2019, and the famousSuper Mario Odysseyin 2017. No one can accuseSuper Marioof having no presence on the Switch, but as the console nears the probable end of its life cycle, it feels like Mario is missing....

AsLord of The Rings Online’s next expansion approaches, Game Rant had an early look at the new class that will be introduced: the Mariner. The Mariner is largely a typicalMMORPGsupport class, with a strong emphasis on either buffing fellowship and raid members or debuffing opponents, but it also boasts a surprisingly fun bleed-based melee DPS spec in its red trait line. The Mariner is inspired by Earandil, the legendary half-elf mariner fromTolkien’sThe Silmarillion, who was also notably Elrond’s father....

Summary Marvel’s Spider-Man 2has been a blockbuster success for PlayStation and Insomniac, and the latter has just revealed some updated sales figures for its latest superhero action games. Fans of bothMarvel’s Spider-ManandSpider-Man: Miles Moraleseagerly awaited the next chapter of the series for almost two years before its release this October, andSpider-Man 2would quickly become one ofdeveloper Insomniac’s most acclaimed titlesmere days after its launch as a PlayStation 5 exclusive. Picking up 10 months afterSpider-Man: Miles Morales,Marvel’s Spider-Man 2puts players in control of both Miles and Peter Paker as they continue their mission to protect New York City from various criminals and super-villains, and confront their personal demons and the pressures of everyday life along the way....

Summary ThoughThe Last of Us 2is certainly elevated by an emotional story and brilliant performances from its cast, the gameplay of theNaughty Dogtitle is excellent as well. A clear step up from its predecessor, melee combat is a lot deeper, guns feel better, and environments allow for a wider variety of strategies to be used. While set piece moments may stick with players the most, one optional workbench is likely engraved into the minds of anyone who visited it....

Nintendois one of the world’s largest and most successful video game companies, having been responsible for iconic, beloved franchises likeSuperMario,Pokemon,Metroid, and more. And, franchises like these would be nothing without the charming and lovable characters that star in them. Related:Nintendo: Weak Characters With Overpowered Abilities While many of the protagonists inThe Legend of Zelda,Animal Crossing, andPokemonare often outgoing, extroverted personalities, it’s important not to forget about the quieter but equally importantintroverted charactersthat make these games as special as they are....