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Though it still carries a little controversy,The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomkept the durability mechanics introduced inThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, but it failed to follow through on a lesson it should have learned as its sequel. As part of the overhaul ofZelda’s traditional gameplay,Breath of the Wildcaused a stir when it was revealed that Link’s weapons, shields, and bows would all break after prolonged use....

Horror remakes have a terrible track record. It would stand to reason that a low-budget slasher or a clever ghost movie would benefit from a second take and a large cash infusion. Somehow, most examples ruin every good idea in the original film and tarnish its legacy forever. An influential cult classic likeCubecan become a dull pastiche with an ill-conceived remake. One of the most fascinatingaspects of science fictionis its ability to mix and match old ideas into new ones....

In theDemon Slayerseries, characters of all types captivate audiences with their compelling stories and unique personalities. While the series' main protagonists and antagonists often dominate the spotlight, numerous other characters' contributions and roles are equally significant yet frequently overlooked. In the series, these characters stand quietly in the shadows but are pivotal in the series narrative one way or the other. Most of the time, their roles are characterized by profound sacrifice and resilience, which enrich the series in subtle and powerful ways....

Across thirteen years, five films, and endless spin-off projects, theUnderworldfranchise established a unique cult fandom. The franchise centers around an ages-old conflict between werewolves and vampires that threatens to destroy the world. At the center of the franchise, Kate Beckinsale stars as a complicated vampire assassin named Selene, who gradually becomes one of the most powerful characters in the franchise. Not a lot of people know that Selene is actually a Marvel Comics character....

Warframeis now on track to feature a warframe that takes after every pop culture, fantasy, or sci-fi trope. That only means more flavors for players to test and see if they have a favorite. Since Halloween is coming up, it’s timely for players to want a horror-themed warframe. For that, not many warframes come close to how Harrow has come to represent the horror genre. RELATED:Warframe: All Tenet Weapons, Ranked For the uninitiated, Harrow is supposedly a dark priest warframe whose specialty is sacrificing something to bolster his and his allies' offense and defense....

With its reputation for developing some of the most revered and highly-rated action games of all time, there was an enormous amount of pressure on FromSoftware leading up to the release ofElden Ring. Anticipation was only raised when gamers discovered thatElden Ringwas going to be an open-world game, and it would feature writing fromA Song of Ice and Fireauthor George R. R. Martin. Fortunately, when the game was finally released, the critical reception it received was phenomenal, and it sits as one of the highest-rated games of all time on Opencritic....

Licensed games used to get a pretty bad reputation many years ago, whether that was games based on comics or blockbusters in general. Obviously now, with games likeMarvel’sSpider-Manand theArkhamseries, that’s definitely not the case anymore. Even outside of comics-based games,the numerous excellentJames Bond007gamesshowed there was potential in licensed games. Even Sean Connery reprised his role as the titular hero inFrom Russia with Love’s video game adaptation, 20 years after the film released....

Generally speaking,World of Warcraftstands out more so than some otherMMORPG titlesdue to its ever-expanding lore, constantly developing and evolving through new expansion packs. Throughout the brutal wars and events that took place throughout the classic game and the expansions, villains inWorld of Warcrafthave committed many terrible deeds. RELATED:5 Things World of Warcraft Classic Does Better Than The Elder Scrolls Online (& 5 It Doesn’t) Some have done far more terrible things than others, generally resulting in a big impact on theloreas a whole....

Quick Links Your eyes do not deceive you;Frost Mageis shaping up to be the preferred spec for Mages inWorld of Warcraft: Dragonflight. They are currently the top ranked Mage spec on our tier list forDragonflight DPS specs. Arcane and Fire are expected to be more than viable. If you’re looking to break the ice and tell your foes to chill out, you’ll need our best in slot gear guide to assist you for Dragonflight Season 1....

Digital rights management has been an ongoing point of contention between console makers and gamers as stricter policies became more common over the last decade. Stricter DRM stances by Microsoft and Sony coincided with an increasing digital marketplace and streaming options likeXbox Game Pass growing in popularity, but can also handcuff console owners abilities to enjoy their games. This appears to be the case with the Xbox Series X after one YouTuber found how the system’s DRM policy restricted the ability to play games....

XDefiant, Ubisoft’s free-to-play arena FPS, will have five playable factions at launch. Each class will have unique passive, active, and ultra abilities. The game will release a new faction every season, according to its recent content roadmap video. However, its current lineup caters to different kinds of players already. For example,XDefiant’s Cleaners faction seems to take inspiration fromTeam Fortress 2’s Pyro class, with its napalm-based abilities. The game’s factions are based on organizations from Ubisoft’s game franchises....

When one talks about some of the greatest JRPGs of all time, there are several names that one might rattle off at lightning-fast speed. However, there was one game that was ignored in this category for the longest time… that is, until a much-deserved sequel to this title was recently announced. The World Ends With Youis one of the most unique and stylish JRPGs ever made, and it was clear that Square Enix really gave it their all when it came to developing a unique game that would utilize the mechanics of the Nintendo DS to craft an experience that would be entertaining in every way, shape, and form....

With new television shows constantly being made, it’s no surprise that there are inevitably going to be bad scenes along with the good ones. Further, because what shows are being made is dependent upon the general mindset of society, television can sometimes reflect sensitive parts of reality, or trigger upset responses from viewers. When it comes to a medium like film and television that can have such a broad range of tones, themes, and emotional impact, it’s hard to really define what the worst moments were, in one focused category....