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There comes a point in time when every popular streamer, whether they’re onTwitch, Facebook, or YouTube, has to deal with stream snipers. The more popular a streamer, the more likely they run into a stream sniper. It’s rarely a positive experience, but it’s especially frustrating when the stream sniper is another streamer looking to siphon viewers. That’s exactly the subject thatTwitchstreamer xQc addressed during a recent broadcast, even going so far as saying that Twitch needs to start handing out permanent bans....

Octoroks are an iconicLegend of Zeldaenemy who has again returned inThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. These creatures, known for their underground burrowing and rock-spewing antics, have a new purpose in this installment. Instead of being just mere nuisances, they also offer a way torepair Link’s weapons and shields—a welcome improvement for dealing with the frustrating weapon durability mechanic introduced inBreath of the Wild. This trick involves tracking downRock Octorokenemies, which can be hard to notice as they are disguised by the large rock on their heads when submerged underground....

With the release ofM3GANin January 2023, Blumhouse continues its strong tradition of buzzworthy, fun horror movies that are enjoyable to discuss. The trailer has already made people excited to check out the film, especially since the killer robotic doll dances in one fascinating scene. When looking back on Blumhouse’s horror movie catalog, there are many films that talk about technology, whether they tell a story solely via a computer screen or feature a child character answering a ringing phone and talking to ghosts of the villain he is trying to get away from....

State of Decay 3is confirmed to be in development, though no release date has been given yet. For a genre that’s pretty packed with games,State of Decayhas always managed to do something pretty unique with itself, carving its own path in the gaming world. That being said,State of Decay 3probably isn’t going to be here for a while. While the most similar games to play while waiting is going to be the previous two entries into the series, here are a few more that might help with the wait....

InThe Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, the Moon Pearl functions as a unique, key item. Unlike one of Link’s trusty weapons, this key item prevents him from becoming a rabbit in the Dark World. Upon entering the Dark World for the first time, Link becomes a defenseless bunny unable to use any of his abilities. Fortunately, he is thrust into a relatively safe part of Death Mountain. Ironic as the name sounds, there are no enemies he encounters during this time as a rabbit....

Summary In most manga and anime, the main character is expected to be exceptional or harboring a secret power or at least out of the ordinary. Think ofBleachwhere Ichigo has a huge amount of spiritual power and an innate talent for fighting.These protagonists help establish the mood and pacing for the rest of the story, giving the audience an idea of what to expect. In comparison, main characters who don’t have obvious talents or any hidden strengths are most commonly used to subvert expectations....

Summary The Rocksteady Batman games are a tough act to follow. Winning near universal acclaim and a slew of Game of the Year awards, the now legendaryBatmanArkhamtrilogy set a new standard for both open-world action games and superhero comic adaptations. With so much to live up to, the developers of a futureBatmangame might not want to compete directly with Rocksteady’s vision of a modern Gotham, and instead opt for doing something completely new....

Summary Alone in the Darkdeveloper Pieces Interactive has been shut down by its parent company, Embracer Group, following a string of closures by the Swedish conglomerate. In recent years, Embracer Group has developed a reputation for acquiring and subsequently shuttering multiple subdivisions.Alone in the Darkserved as a reimagining of Infogrames’s 1992 series of the same name and was released in March 2024 to mixed reviews, despite a compelling lead duo in Jodie Comer and David Harbour....

Developer Beat Games has released the latest music pack for its hit VR rhythm gameBeat Saber, this time featuring 10 songs from singer and producer The Weeknd. This latest music pack comes in an update-heavy year for the aging VR title, which has already seen several high-profile DLC releases andnew block types added toBeat Saberin 2022. First released in 2018,Beat Saberis a VR rhythm game developed by Beat Games and available for PC VR, PSVR, and Meta Quest headsets....

WithWWE 2K22being out for a little while, the community has got to grips with the new creation suite, and the community suite is already full of awesome creations. With the game now allowing creations to be shared cross-platform, players have more options than ever to download custom stars for wrestlers not in the game. RELATED:Mistakes Everyone Makes When Playing WWE 2K22 The other wrestling company that has the most hype behind it right now is undoubtedlyAEW....

Summary Crash Bandicootwent through something of an identity crisis on the PS2 after the original developer, Naughty Dog, dropped the series and went on to makeJak & Daxter. Crash started as the recognizable character from Naughty Dog’s legendary PS1 games, but as the series tried to evolve, it arguably lost the charm that made the marsupial so special. That’s not to say that everyCrash Bandicootgame from this generation was bad, but a lot of them just do not feel likeCrash Bandicoot....

Summary Square Enix is mostly known for publishing high-profile role-playing video gameslikeFinal FantasyandDragon Quest, but most aren’t aware that the company is also a prolific manga publisher. As the owner of the Gangan Comics imprint, Square Enix has been responsible for popular manga franchises likeFullmetal AlchemistandSoul Eater. One of Square Enix’s many manga magazines isMonthly GFantasy, which predominantly publishes stories with fantastical or supernatural elements. A good number of popular properties have been published in this magazine....

Summary Paradox Interactive has been at the helm of developing some of the greatest grand strategy games ever made. However, some people could make the argument that their games were pretty hard to get into, and players had to do their homework before they even launched one of the many games released by this studio. Nevertheless,Crusader Kings 3has managed to become one of their best games, mainly due to how approachable this title is....