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Valve’sSteam Deckhas been one of the most important topics in the gaming industry ever since its announcement, and now that the devices are slowly being rolled out to the public, the hype doesn’t seem to have subsided all that much. Not everyone seems to be thrilled about the success of this particular handheld PC, however, with one competing company, in particular, seemingly attempting to disparage the Deck. Specifically, it would seem that GPD, the company behind some of the first handheld gaming PCs on the market - such as GPD Win and GPD XD - is hoping to diminish theSteam Deckto make its own lineup of devices seem more appealing....

Summary Developer Shift Up has issued a new update forStellar Bladethat adds a New Game+ mode before the game has even hit store shelves.Stellar Blade’s release date is Friday, April 26, but reviews for the over-the-top action game have gone live. If the reviews are any indication,Stellar Bladeis yet another high-quality PlayStation exclusive, and it could very well be one of the better games released all year. As detailed inStellar Bladereviews, the game offers intense melee combat that calls to mind FromSoftware’sSekiroand marries it with a unique sci-fi setting....

Steven Spielberg is a huge director. Arguably he’s the biggest, most successful, and well-recognized one in history. His reputation looms large, with individual films such asE.T. The Extra-Terrestrial,Indiana Jones,andJurassic Parkall pop-culture staples. Spielberg’s detractors also claim he goes for “big” emotions, his films having a broad sentimental streak that softens his movies for general audiences. But Spielberg’s massive success often overshadows his genuine craft and diverse body of work. His two hits of 1993 –Jurassic ParkandSchindler’s List– demonstrated his split sensibilities of blockbuster entertainment and serious prestige pictures, and their success enabled Spielberg to found DreamWorks and produce more challenging (but still entertaining) works likeWar of the Worlds, Minority Report,Saving Private Ryan,Catch Me If You CanandA....

The developers ofStreet Fighter 5reveal that the game originally had six seasons of DLC content planned before it ended up being cut down. While Capcom is currently gearing up forthe release ofStreet Fighter 6next year, there was a lot of initial skepticism about the game after the release of the previous entry. Fans are aware ofStreet Fighter 5’s troubled production, where it had a very empty launch period and post-launch schedule for a couple of years....

Last week, Nintendo held its third Direct presentation for the year, offering fans exciting announcements and updates on Switch games. Shortly afterthe Direct presentation, the Nintendo eShop opened aBlockbuster Salethat offers irresistible discounts on select digital Switch games. Unfortunately for players looking for deals on first-party Nintendo games, the Blockbuster Sale only offers third-party games. However, players will still find noteworthy titles in the sale, and here are the best games available on theNintendo Switchright now for cheap....

Summary Nexon Games addressed rumors claiming its third-person looter shooterThe First Descendantstole assets from Bungie’sDestiny 2.The First Descendantenjoyed a highly successful release back on July 2, racking up over 200,000 concurrent users within the first few hours of its debut. However, the game has also suffered from wave after wave of criticism, with some players now even alleging that the game reused barely edited icons fromDestiny 2. It hasn’t even been two full weeks sinceThe First Descendant’s release and the game is already putting out fires one after the other....

The King’s Manhas finally been released following countless delays, but before it made its way into theatres, director Matthew Vaughn hinted at the upcomingKingsman 3and what fans can expect. The King’s Man, while still a part of theKingsmanfranchise, is a prequel film because its story takes place in the early 1900s and depicts the formation of the spy agency, with stars Ralph Fiennes as Orlando Oxford, Duke of Oxford, and Harris Dickinson as Conrad....

Blumhouse Productionshas had a fantastic 2022, releasing the third film in theHalloweentrilogy, along withThe Black Phone,They/Them, andMr. Harrigan’s Phone. Looking to 2023, there are a few films that look exciting, and horror fans can’t wait forInsidious: Fear The Darkand David Gordon Green’sThe Exorcist,which will be released in July and October 2023. Blumhouse and EPIX will releaseThere’s Something Wrong With The Childrenat the beginning of 2023, and the title alone is enough to ensure that horror and thriller fans look forward to checking it out....

Since Ubisoft announcedTom Clancy’s XDefiantin mid-2022 and held a closed playtest shortly thereafter, there’s been little information shared about the project. While the initial response to the competitive FPS was certainly mixed, the success ofTom Clancy’s The DivisionandTom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siegeshowed the potential ofUbisoft’s online offerings. Ubisoft appears to have pivoted with the project, however, including separating it from theTom Clancyfranchise branding.In an update released by Ubisoft this past week, the first since October 2021, the developer announced plans to begin what it callsXDefiantInsider Sessions....

Summary Nintendo has had a very strong interest in motion controls for almost two decades now.WarioWare: Move Itis the latest plunge into the idea co-developed with Intelligent Systems, with many of Wario’s friends having to strike a few poses or take “forms” to handle the adventures found on Caresaway Island. When it comes to micro-game fun, players will certainly get what they’re looking for withWarioWare: Move It. The wayWarioWare: Move Itworks is that it uses the Joy-cons to sense inputs based on the player’s “Form....

Summary One of the most unique entries in the mainline series was the recentPokemon Scarlet and Violet, which not only broke away from the classic formula in many ways, but also introduced plenty of new and powerful Pokemon, some of them with new type combinations.Pokemongames have plenty to offer when new generations drop, especially for those fans who are excited about the possibility of getting critters with newPokemontype combos, offering different strategies in battle....

Summary IfMass Effect 4’s protagonist is locked in as a race other than human, they may end up replicating Shepard in a certain way regardless. Considering how iconic Commander Shepard turned out to be, it’s hard to imagine futureMass Effectprotagonists not taking anything from their portrayal in the original trilogy. At the same time,Mass Effect 4will still need to do something to make itself distinct from past games. Whether it features a return of Shepard or a new protagonist, that much is true....

There are a lot of video games out there. And along with all those games that come out, there are a ton that get cancelled, or simply disappear from their development cycles with no further news to be had. But, video games aren’t the only thing that get cancelled in the gaming world. Although there are basically just a few major console companies these days and we don’t hear a lot about other consoles being announced or cancelled, that wasn’t always the case....