Posts

Summary Developer Weta Workshop is currently at work producing the upcoming Hobbit life simulatorTales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game. Set in the world of theLord of the Ringsbooks, players will be able to live the ideal life of a Hobbit. This includes completing tasks such as farming, fishing, and decorating Hobbit-holes in the emerging Hobbiton village of Bywater. WhileTales of the Shireis expected to be released sometime in 2024, there’s already potential for the game to explore other parts of Middle-earth with future DLCs....

Xbox Live, Microsoft’s iconic online gaming service, recently had a rebrand after almost 20 years with the same name. The newly-christened “Xbox network"is eliciting mixed feelings among the fanbase, but Microsoft has been quick to assure users that the change is primarily a descriptive one, and that it didn’t signify any radical change to the service itself. Shortly after the name “Xbox network” started appearing on beta testers' dashboards,a Microsoft spokesperson confirmed the change, saying that “the update from ‘Xbox Live’ to ‘Xbox network’ is intended to distinguish the underlying service from Xbox Live Gold memberships....

Mortal Kombat 11just released a new update that added some Halloween skins to the popular fighting game. Dataminers wasted no time digging through the files for the latestMortal Kombat 11update, potentially discovering three new DLC characters in the process. First and foremost, it appears as though Rambo, as in the character from the Sylvester Stallone movies, is going to be added toMortal Kombat 11as DLC. This would definitely fit the game’s theme of adding 80s icons as guest characters, with Rambo fitting in nicely alongside The Terminator andRoboCop....

Mortal Kombatis one of those rare video game franchises that has been able to fully transcend its medium, branching out into movies, TV, and comics with relative ease. In the years since its release, the series has developed a reputation for its gore and violence, particularly a set of finishing moves known as Fatalities which depict graphic and gruesome acts against the opposition player. It isn’t just the violence thatMortal Kombatis known for, though, with some of its colorful and varied cast of characters becoming icons within the fighting genre....

With 35 heroes currently available inOverwatch 2, and Ramattra set to make his debut next month, there are a lot of different characters available that cover a wide range of categories. There are several melee-focused characters like Brigitte and Doomfist, shield-wielders like Reinhardt and Sigma, and gun users like Reaper and Soldier 76. Similarly, there are fully unique heroes to choose from likeWrecking Balland Lucio. However, one type of character that had not been done yet is a Necromancer, and it could make for a perfect Support option....

Summary APokemonfan has created interesting fourth stage evolutions for the popular pocket monsters Gengar, Talonflame, and Blaziken. The three cover a good range ofPokemondesigns to give new evolutions to, with their origins ranging from Gen 1 through Gen 6. Of the three Pokemon chosen, only Talonflame has a mere three forms.Blaziken can Mega Evolve, giving it a fourth form, while Gengar can both Mega Evolve and Gigantamax. However, these evolutions are only temporary, with these new fan-made fourth stage evolutions offering new permanent forms to the popular trio....

Pokemon GOplayers have a new event to work on for the next week. The Team Rocket Strange Egg Event lasts from October 12 to October 19 and gives players the chance to collect rare 12km eggs. These eggs are the fourth type of egg inPokemon GO, and they contain valuable Pokemon inside. The newPokemon GOStrange Eggsare white with red spots on them, requiring 12km of walking distance in order to hatch....

Summary APokemon GOplayer recently caught a Shiny Pokemon by using a tricky but useful “Shiny Swapping” technique.Pokemon GOplayers may be able to take advantage of this new trick during limited-time events with boosted encounter rates, such as Community Day. The appeal ofPokemon GOappears to be everlasting as Niantic continues to release updates and hold events for millions of players around the world. Following the end ofPokemon GOSeason 14: World of Wonders,Niantic went to Madrid to host Pokemon GO Fest 2024on June 14 to celebrate the game with players from Spain....

Player Mistakes Back to All Characters She may not look or act like a typical nun, but Rosaria is an important sister in the Church of Favonius inGenshin Impact. The Cryo Vision holder was raised by bandits and brought into Mondstadt by the Grand Master, Varka. In repayment for the warmth the people of Mondstadt have shown her, Rosaria tasks herself with eliminating threats and dangers. As a playable character, Rosaria makes use of a polearm, making her currently the only playable Mondstadt character to use the weapon type....

It’s been a difficult period for Marvel’s various productions over the course of 2020, as is the case for pretty much every major film and TV studio. Without the ability to film things safely in person due to the pandemic, a lot of plans have been shifted around, and then the news came thatChadwick Boseman had passed awayof cancer, leaving millions of fans heartbroken andBlack Panther 2without a leading man....

Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2was released recently and continues the series' tradition of offering playerslarge, open levelsfor them to locate and wipe out their targets. Although the sniping mechanics are the game’s main attraction, exploring the well-designed open levels is also great fun. Moreover, there are many rewards for taking the time to explore each area, such as finding ideal sniping spots, spotting environmental hazards, and locating potential infiltration spots....

A newly revealed pre-order offering forThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomhas some fans scratching their heads. A pre-order bonus from Amazon Japan includes a physical spoon, stamped withThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomlogo. While eating food is a mechanic inThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and likely part ofTears of the Kingdom, too, celebrating the feature with a spoon pre-order bonus seems a bit odd for Nintendo....

Recurring villains in video games are something of a double-edged sword. Developers have to find a way of ensuring these characters' schemes are repeatedly foiled by the protagonist, but their general level of menace and threat must remain high throughout multiple games. Dr Robotnik, or ‘‘Eggman’’ as he is otherwise known, has been the arch-enemy ofSonic The Hedgehogfor over three decades now and has found new ways to remain relevant over the years, repeatedly proving himself to be the thorn in Sonic’s side....