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High expectations and skepticism have followedHalo Infinitesince its reveal at E3 2018. The latest entry in the long-running series looks to be a spiritual successor toHalo: Combat Evolvedin many ways, and while that alone is enough to garner unprecedented expectations, the recent beta is all the more indication thatHalo Infinitedeserves all the hype that it’s getting. 343 continues to putHalo Infinitemultiplayerin the spotlight, and for all the right reasons, as the latest beta felt polished and captured the essence of classicHalogames while feeling modern at the same time....

A popular video game character has started trending on Twitter in anticipation of The Game Awards 2020, although not for the reason most fans would hope. Sora, the protagonist ofKingdom Hearts, is currently one of the hottest video game-related topics on the social media website thanks to a recent announcement about anew fighter coming toSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate. While speculation about who this new fighter will be has been running rampant for some time, players have once again pulled out their wish lists after Nintendo announced the next fighter will be announced at The Game Awards....

The debut ofKirby and the Forgotten Landin September 2021 surprised fans of the wholesome franchise in several ways. The largest change is, obviously,Kirby and the Forgotten Land’s shift from a 2D platformer to a 3D platformer. It’s more akin to Super Mario Odyssey than previous Kirby titles. But perhaps just as shocking wasKirby and the Forgotten Land’s setting, which appeared to be a post-apocalyptic Earth. Now, Nintendo has shared several new screenshots offering a deeper look atKirby and the Forgotten Land’s setting....

Atlus’Personafranchise was once niche, but it has since become a mainstream hit, largely thanks to the success ofPersona 5. DespitePersona 5’s widespread popularity, Atlus has been slow to capitalize on the newfound interest in the series, with many older titles remaining hard to get on outdated hardware. However, a new rumor claims that the acclaimedPersona 4 Goldenmay finally be making its way to more platforms. Leaker Zippo, who has accurately leaked industry news in the past but does not have a perfect track record, has claimed that the console ports forPersona 4 Goldenare “apparently complete and ready to go....

Famously known for being the only numbered entry in the franchise without a campaign,Call of Duty: Black Ops 4has always had an air of mystery regarding its missing single-player component. Although Treyarch has always stated that a “traditional” campaign was never in the works, reports have come out since the game’s 2018 release that state a co-op mode was planned for the game, but it has never been fully detailed. A massive independent report has dived deep into the planned co-op campaign forBlack Ops 4,including details about the gameplay and story featuring scrapped concept art and design schematics....

The Space Jump Boots are an upgrade inMetroid Prime Remasteredthat players will obtain in the Tallon Overworld’s Alcove. This upgrade effectively gives Samus a double-jump, which can be used to reach areas that have been inaccessible up to this point in the game. This walkthrough is here to provide further details on those areas, and it will help players continue to progress after getting the Space Jump Boots inMetroid Prime Remastered....

Minecraftis a survival sandbox game that lets players explore a world made of blocks while also creating whatever their minds can think of. If playing in creative these players have thefreedom to create whatever they wishwithout worrying about whether they have the blocks needed. However, when playing in survival, these same players will need to search for the blocks they may need to not only build things but also to pull through....

Marvel Studios’Moon Knightjust wrapped up its six-episode run, concluding its story in some ways while leaving it wide open in others. While there is still speculation about whether Marc Spector and Steven Grant will return for a second season, there have been some interesting behind-the-scenes revelations coming out about the show from some of its creators. Along with series director Mohamed Diab recently revealing that theEternals were set to make a cameo in the show, executive producer Grant Curtis told Variety that one ofMoon Knight’s most popular easter eggswas inspired by a different series altogether....

Mortal Kombathas a long history of serious horror dialed up to the point of absurdity, as well as deliberate comedy. Whether it be the Fatalities that go a little too far without the technology to support them, or some characters that are just supposed to be weird, smelly monsters,Mortal Kombathas it all. This sendup to every classic kung-fu and monster movie has churned out plenty of stories and characters over the years, and while there are as many duds as there are classics, there’s also one other category: the absurd....

Final Fantasy 7 Remakewas the first in what is to be a series of games to retell the story of Cloud and his friends on their journey to stop Sephiroth and save the planet. The first part of the remake took the city of Midgar, just the first chapter in the original game, and expanded the city and narrative to create a full game. With the rest ofFinal Fantasy 7 Remake’s worldstill left to be explored, many players are wondering how far into the world of Gaia they’ll be able to explore in the next chapter of the remake....

Overwatchmay soon be succeeded by therecently-announcedOverwatch 2, though this hasn’t stoppedOverwatchdeveloper Blizzard from continually developing new content for the first-person shooter that is nearly four years old. In a recent video tweeted by the company, Blizzard hinted at the addition of a new character inOverwatch. Since the last hero’s release in the summer of 2019, there has been no new content featuring additional heroes. Indeed,Sigma was the last hero to be addedto theOverwatchroster, though more content was evidently headingOverwatch’s way before the release of the highly-anticipatedOverwatch 2....

Pentimentis a game that aspires to tell a story. Each player will have their own experience, and follow their own path, and by the end of the game, everyone will have their own unique tale.Like a Telltale game, those who play it will live out their personal journeys as a consequence of their choices. RELATED:Pentiment’s Accessibility Features Make History Fun InPentiment, not only can players choose what to say in a conversation, but they can also decide what is worth doing with limited time during the day, and they can choose the main character’s background....

Upon launch back in September 2020,Phasmophobiaskyrocketed to overnight success. With its unique ghost hunting gameplay mechanics, it became a popular choice for horror lovers, especially among the streaming community. It also becameone of the highest rated games on Steamand still sits comfortably among the platform’s top 100 games, above the likes ofHalf-Life: AlyxandThe Witcher 3. Needless to say, the developer, Kinetic Games, has a vested interest in keeping its popular IP in good stead with the fan base, and so there are some more updates on the way....