The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomis one of the most anticipated titles of 2023. However, it is not the only open-world game players are excited about, and many also have their eyes onForspoken. The games are on different platforms and take different approaches to gameplay. Despite this, there are some hard-to-ignore parallels between the Malice ofThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomand the Break ofForspoken. Both the Break and Malice are evil substances that appear to corrupt anything they touch....

Tech giantMicrosofthas had an uphill battle in its attempt to acquire Activision Blizzard thus far, but new information published by the United Kingdom’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) shows that there are a number of gaming companies that support the deal.Microsoft has endured harsh opposition from Sonywith the latter company claiming that the merger would “irreparably harm competition” since it would include the massively popularCall of Dutyfranchise.Microsoft has signed deals with a number of platforms promising to makeCall of Dutyavailable on them for the next ten years....

Summary A gamer was hit with a serious case of nostalgia after rediscovering their oldest gaming achievement award, dating back to 1983. The gaming achievement is bringing back fond memories for some gamers, while younger gamers are marveling about the wayActivisioncelebrated gaming achievements long ago. While in-game achievements have existed in some titles before consoles got involved, gamers really started to take note of achievements in the early 2000s. Starting with the Xbox 360 and PS3, achievement or trophy lists became an effective and exciting way to show one’s progress in a game and brag about pulling off difficult tasks....

Summary AGenshin Impactplayer on PS5 has discovered a clever Easter egg in the PS5 version of the game with the player’s traveling companion, Paimon. HoYoverse has been known to hide plenty of subtle homages and references to popular franchises throughout the massively popular RPG, both through events and in-game dialogue. Events like “Fabulous Fungi Frenzy” have often taken inspiration from popular franchises likePokemon, while some quests within the gamereference series likeFullmetal AlchemistandMinecraft....

As Zagreus, Son of Hades, battles his way through his father’s realm, he canunlock hidden aspectsfor his Infernal Arms. For the Twin Fists of Malphon, the fastest weapon inHades, this is the Aspect of Gilgamesh, an ancient Sumerian god-king. It turns these boxing gloves into deadly claws, ready to do even higher DPS than Malphon deals under normal circumstances. The Aspect of Gilgameshgrants the Claws of Enkidu moveset. Zag’s attacks do heavier damage, and with his Dash-Upper, he can inflict the status Maim on his foes....

High on Life’s quests tend to take a roundabout way to arrive at their destination, but this method of game scripting only makes the jokes punchier. In order to complete the penultimate bounty, the player will have to find a way to accessNipulon’s Lounge, a high security spa containing a lot of G3 goons. And in order to access Nipulon’s Lounge, the player may have to get a bit creative....

Summary Hogwarts Legacyallows its players to step into the life of a student at Hogwarts Castle from the Harry Potter franchise, undergoing several of the same rituals as in the books and movies, like the Sorting Ceremony. While players can be sorted into Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw, or Hufflepuff houses, one player has discovered thatHogwarts Legacydoes not treat all its students the same when it comes to hygeine. The Hufflepuff Common Room is located in the basement of Hogwarts Castle, right next to the kitchens....

This article contains spoilers for Horizon Forbidden West.Horizon Forbidden Westpresents a larger world than its predecessor, expanding on the lore of both the old world and the modern-day of Aloy’s time by introducing new characters, machines, ruins, and tribes. The Quen is the first tribe that Aloy encounters that operates from beyond continental America, and the first tribe known to have access to shipping capable of crossing an Ocean. The Quen have a lot of knowledge of the old world and have been able to create a large catalog of this information, much of it has helped them advance much further than the other tribes....

Despite everyone and there mother entering the Streaming Wars, the movie industry is stillruled by box office numbers and rental sales. While consistent money is nice to have, nothing makes a studio more happy than to receive extra dollars on top of the money that is expected to come in. And when it comes to box office, something that is well known in the industry is that if you are making an animated movie for theatrical release, make sure it’s a family or kids film....

The following contains spoilers forDestiny 2’s Forsaken, Witch Queen, and Final Shape campaigns. Destiny 2’s highly anticipated expansion, The Final Shape, is here at last, with an epic conclusion toDestiny’s decade-long story and a brand-new location and subclass to boot. As the culmination of ten years ofDestiny, The Final Shape had a lot riding on it leading up to its release. Thankfully, it delivers what it promised it would deliver, and perhaps arguably even more....

Fishing inStardew Valleyis notoriously difficult, especially when the player has a low Fishing skill level. However, by using the right tackle, it can be made a bit easier. There are two different categories of items that can be attached to a fishing rod: lures and bait. Lures, or tackle, are typically used to make the actual process of catching fish easier, while bait is mostly used to attract the fish in the first place....

A reliable industry insider has just commented on the latestSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leaguedelay, advising fans not to expect any radical changes to the controversial superhero action shooter. While gamers were initially excited at the chance to dive back intoRocksteady’s excellentBatman: Arkhamuniverseas the anti-heroes of Task Force X, recent showings forSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leaguehave many worried that it may be going down a similar path as the ill-fatedMarvel’s Avengers....

Square Enix’s long-runningKingdom Heartsseries is a gift that keeps on giving to its fans. One of the most prolific RPG titles out in the market today, the company closed out 2020 with the release of aspin-off rhythm game,Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory. Now, the company looks like it is getting theKHball rolling once again with an announcement that pre-orders for theKingdom Hearts 3Nendoroid versions of Sora and Riku are now live....