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The influence ofGrand Theft Auto 5andBorderlandson the shape of the game industry is undeniable. Even thoughGrand Theft Auto 5doesn’t get many enhancements from next-gen systems, the game will no doubt be just as popular on them as it is on the current-gen. The thing that ties these games together, beyond their massive success, is the fact that their publishers, 2K and Rockstar, are both owned by one company: Take-Two Interactive. This massive corporation owns several game publishers, among other companies, and one only needs to look at its games page to see the success of its properties....

The PlayStation 4 is still quite a popular console as many PlayStation fans have not yet transitioned over to the PlayStation 5. The console launched in 2013 with a few iterative improvements over the years, but it ships with only one controller. While that controller is great for setting up your new console and gaming solo, it inevitably will succumb to countless hours of use, prompting gamers to hunt for thebest PS4 controllerto replace them....

Nintendois a company that always proves itself an industry leader in hardware and software innovation. From the motion controls of the Wii to the Switch’s hybrid functionality, the company is always looking to recapture the magic of past successes while trying new things. Usually it’s other developers that learn from the Kyoto-based outfit, but as plenty of franchises on other platforms have shown that open-world game design is the flavor of the future,Nintendohas followed suit with a handful of its releases....

2023’s Game of the Year,Baldur’s Gate 3, continues to be immensely popular. This is in part down to their varied characters and in part down to their faithful translation ofDungeons and Dragonsmechanics, lore, and atmosphere into a video game format. OneDnDmechanic that they don’t transfer, at least mechanically, is alignment. Alignment inDnDdetermines where a character sits regarding order versus chaos and good versus evil, and it can be so useful that it is often transferred onto other franchise characters....

Metacritichas just released its 2023 Game Publisher Rankings, and neither Xbox nor Nintendo appears in the top 10 there. After a year of not-so-memorable releases, two of the three first-party console publishers failed to score enough points to enterMetacritic’s list, with Nintendo underperforming and Xbox not appearing at all. Published every year since 2011, Metacritic’s Game Publisher Rankings uses the platform’s data to determine which publishers are putting out the best titles....

There are thousands of video game characters out there and only a handful of them are memorable to the general public. Mario, Master Chief, and Pikachu are some of the most recognizable characters that even a grandparent may know. They may not realize what video games they belong to but they are iconic nonetheless. RELATED:Video Game Characters Who Got Way Too Cruel Endings It’s hard for video game characters to break into the general public but it’s also hard to create a character that is memorable for players....

Soulslike action-RPGWo Long: Fallen Dynastyis the latest game from Team Ninja, the developer behind popular franchisesNinja Gaiden,Dead or Alive, andNioh. Set in Ancient China and featuring many real-life famous generals of the Three Kingdoms period,Wo Long: Fallen Dynastyhas received a positive response from fans and critics, many of whom have praised the game’s combat and setting. Pre-release, talk centered on some of the refinements Team Ninja had made to the formula established inNiohand its sequel....

World of Warcraftjust showed off the Forsaken Heritage Armor sets players can collect in the next update. This armor, and its accompanying questline, will be added toWorld of Warcraftas a part of Patch 10.1.7, Fury Incarnate. Blizzard announced this new patch recently–only a couple of days after the launch of Patch 10.1.5, Fractures in Time. ThisnewWorld of Warcraftupdateadds new story content, quality of life features, and Dreamsurges–a new public activity...

The Dark Magicianis one ofYu-Gi-Oh!’s most popular monster cards, with its only competition being cards likeBlue Eyes White DragonandDark Magician Girl. The Dark Magician was made popular by being the ace boss monster of the originalYu-Gi-Oh!anime series protagonist Yami Yugi. Because of this,The Dark Magicianhas seen lots of popularity inYu-Gi-Oh!’s official trading card game andYu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel. RELATED:Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel: How to Clear ‘The Warriors of the Six Elemental Lords’...

Usually, it’s the villains who tend to be the most complex characters in ananimeseries. Despite their villainous nature, their backstories show that there’s actually much more to them than first meets the eye. Sometimes, viewers will evengrow sympathetic towards thembecause it is often tragic to see how they got where they are. RELATED:The Most Iconic Anime Tomboys, Ranked However, there are some villains who make it hard for viewers to feel any sympathy for them due to how utterly evil they are....

Console exclusives are something of a controversial subject within the medium, in large part due to how they naturally exclude audiences fromcertain games. Just having the means to access a generation’s full list of exclusives can put someone out by upwards to $1000. There’s a financial element to gaming as a medium that will always gate-keep certain games so long as exclusives exist. RELATED:Sony PS5 Reveal Event Date Possibly Revealed At the same time, video game exclusives do have a positive effect on the quality of games on a whole....

The Last Of Us Part IIis a brilliant sequel to the original. DeveloperNaughty Dogexpands on the apocalyptic world while retaining the humanity gamers loved about the original. The second installment has proven to bedivisive, as the story takes many turns that may upset devout fans. RELATED:The Last Of Us 2: 10 Important Details You Didn’t Know About Ellie The seven-year gap betweenThe Last Of UsandThe Last Of Us Part IIhad gamers anxiously waiting for the sequel’s release....

Season 9 inApex Legendsis almost over, and season 10 will be here in about a month’s time. With the addition of a new weapon category, the meta shift with Valkyrie anda buffed Revenant, and more, it seems safe to say that it’s been a good, if sometimes dramatic, season. Now, season 10 will have to follow that, and at least one way it will do so is with a newApex Legendscharacter....