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Fans ofCyberpunk 2077are already well-acquainted with the dystopian, corpo-run future it envisions. The distant year of 2077 seems far enough removed from the modern world that it is easy to create a story around a variety of potential futures, butCyberpunk 2077isn’t the only popular game in which the year 2077 is significant. TheFalloutseries features the year 2077 as a pivotal year in its timeline as it’s the year that marks the start of the Great War—a global thermonuclear war that forces many to flee to the safety of the underground vaults....

Since launchingAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsearlier this year, Nintendo has remained mostly silent in regards to announcing new games, with most Nintendo Direct events this year being dropped without any prior announcement or lead-up. Now, likePaper Mario: The Origami Kingearlier this year, Nintendo has announced yet another major title for the remainder of 2020 out of nowhere withHyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, a prequel to 2017’sThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild....

Of all the video game genres out there, live service shooters might be the most difficult to get right. For everysuccess story likeDestiny,there seem to be a dozen games in the genre that have faltered.The Divisionhas had its fair share of growing pains since the first game launched back in 2016, but in the years since, the franchise has seen a number of improvements. Now, it’s time to shake things up once again....

The popularJackboxparty game series returns for its ninth year in a row withThe Jackbox Party Pack 9. The long-runningJackboxfranchise has proven to be remarkably entertaining when played with the right people, thanks to its wide variety of games ranging from trivia to drawing to guessing challenges. EachJackbox Party Packcomes with five unique party games, and this year’s pack will be no different. Jackbox Party Pack 9comes with four brand-new games and the return of the fan-favorite Fibbage but with a few changes to the classic Fibbage style....

Quick Links Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealthis the latest installment in the ever-growing franchise. Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio developed the game, whileSega took on publishingduties.Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealthis set in Hawaii, and it is the first title where Kazuma Kiryu and Ichiban Kasuga will be coming face-to-face. Many fans will want to pick up the game and enjoy the new adventure. There are multiple editions ofLike a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, which makes it difficult to choose just one....

It has almost been a decade since audiences across the world were introduced to Henry Cavill’s Superman withMan of Steel. In that time, audiences have seen the iconic character inBatman v Superman:Dawn of Justice,Justice League, and now the highly anticipatedBlack Adam. Hope has never been stronger in the DCEU, and many are expectingMan of Steel2at any moment. Related:Possibilities For James Gunn’s Mystery DC Movie Fans are beyond eager to see Henry Cavill’sSupermanreturn for a solo project....

Barioth is yet another monster returning toMonster Hunter Risefrom the most recent entry in the series,Monster Hunter World: Iceborne. Fans of the series shouldn’t find many surprises when fighting Barioth again inMonster Hunter Rise, but for newcomers or those who’d like a refresher, here are some things to be aware of. Prep, Weaknesses, and Hitzones While Barioth does not have a wide range of elemental attacks, it does have some ice related moves in its repertoire....

The following content contains spoilers forMy Hero AcademiaSeason 6, episode 15, currently streaming onCrunchyroll.The second cours ofMy Hero AcademiaSeason 6 starts with a foreboding and melancholic tone, as the few remaining Heroes dug through the various disaster zones, finding as many survivors as possible. As the injured, mutilated, and dead bodies began to pile up, medical resources and optimism began to run dry. WhileShigaraki succeeded in causing physical destruction, while Dabiattacked the very essence of Hero Society; together, they seem to have toppled the system, possibly for good....

Ubisoft just confirmed that the upcomingAssassin’s Creed: Nexuswill appear at Ubisoft Forward on June 12. While info on the new game is sparse,Assassin’s Creedfanswill be relieved to learn that the upcoming VR title will have an official reveal sooner rather than later. Ubisoft announcedAssassin’s Creed: Nexusat the Oculus Quest virtual event in 2020. In development at Ubisoft’s Red Storm Entertainment, the working title was leaked last September, along with several other unconfirmed details about the game....

Summary Indie video game publisher V Publishing has released a new trailer forMirthwood, an upcoming RPG that draws inspiration from acclaimed titles such asStardew ValleyandFable.Mirthwoodwas just announced last year, but the promising indie has already excited audiences and garnered more than 100,000 wishlists on Steam. The list ofgreat games likeStardew Valleyis long and diverse, butMirthwoodseparates itself from the pack with its medieval setting, RPG mechanics, and vast sense of exploration. Sure, many titles in the cozy game genre feature one or two of these elements, but few also boast the atmosphere that theMirthwoodtrailers already emanate....

Survival horror has established itself as a classic genre within the gaming industry over the past three decades.Games likeResident EvilandSilent Hillpioneered the genre and established themselves as some of the most iconic well-loved franchises in gaming. The success of these series would inspire countless other developers to pick up the mantle and give unique genre-warping twists on the survival horror formula. Now, Spiral Bound Interactive’sYou Will Die Here Tonightlooks to bring its own take on the genre with a style inspired byResident Evil....

New Tales from the Borderlandshas its fair share of comedic moments. The three protagonists shooting each other once they realize they have a healing device is one of them, as is any sequence with L0U13 or theTediore soldiers. Octavio’s self-hostage situation toward the end of the game is another highlight, as is Fran’s backstory. However, some of the best moments of all may go unseen by players. Usually, failing in a game comes with some level of frustration....

FollowingAnimal Crossing: New Horizons' smashing success, Nintendo detailed its plans to integrate the social simulation inspired byNew Horizons' multiplayer into its future titles to continue bringing friends and families together. Animal Crossing: New Horizons' success was largely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While many fans of the series, both those who grew up with the originalNintendo 64Animal Crossingand those who were playing the popularNew Leafon the 3DS, looked forward to the Switch installment, the game launched just as many countries began enforcing lockdown procedures....