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In 2016, indie studio Giant Squid released Abzu, a gorgeous game about a diver exploring the ocean. Abzu became somewhat of an indie darling at the time of its release, with particular praise given to its art style. Giant Squid’s most recent game, The Pathless, is similar to Abzu in that it, too, has eye-catching visuals, but this new game is much more ambitious, especially from a gameplay standpoint. The Pathless sees players take on the role of the Hunter, a mysterious warrior who is trying to restore order to a land ravaged by a demonic curse....

Do heroes kill? The Rock certainly isn’t the first person to raise this question, but he does need to answer it after fans expressed frustration with the latest trailer for his upcoming DCEU movie, Black Adam. According to reports about the new trailer released at CinemaCon this week, the Rock’s character Black Adam declares, “Heroes don’t kill people… Well, I do.” Responding to a report on the trailer from Fandango reporter Erik Davis, a Twitter user pointed out that several DCEU heroes have killed, including Superman and Batman, deciding, “That line doesn’t make sense....

One Tweet, that’s all it took to deliver a big shock to the Scott Pilgrim community. The creator of the popular series, Bryan Lee O’Malley revealed in response to a keen observer on Twitter, that yes there was planned DLC that was cut back in 2009 for the video game adaption. Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: The Game – Complete Edition came out today. According to him, the DLC was cut due to budget reasons and would have included a Montreal DLC featuring playable Envy, Todd, and Lynette from Clash at Demonhead....

The Terminator might have just been confirmed as the next DLC character to arrive on Mortal Kombat 11’s roster. Last April, rumors began to swirl that The Terminator would be coming to Mortal Kombat 11 as a DLC character. Then the Kombat Pack was announced with two mystery characters, and we thought for sure we knew who at least one of them was. Now it seems like that previous rumor may have just been confirmed thanks to a leak on Google....

Dark Souls DLC has always been inventive and unique, whether it’s in the first, second, or supposedly final third game. These expansions really feel like the team at FromSoftware got to play around with the weird concepts that couldn’t make it into the base game. And, these weird concepts apply to the bosses as well, allowing them to create truly unique encounters that would influence future games to come. Here are our picks for the most unique DLC bosses spread throughout all three games....

This The Walking Dead review contains spoilers. The Walking Dead Season 11 Episode 22 One of the better things about the final season of The Walking Dead is that once again it feels like a show where all bets are off. Aside from the few people who have spin-off shows in the works, we’re back to what Joe Bob Briggs always called the number one rule of a good drive-in movie: anybody can die at any moment....

The Witcher series is filled with incredible multifaceted characters of both good and evil intentions. From the main protagonists to the biggest villains, the franchise never lacks in its exciting character development, strong friendships, intense rivalries, and powerful battles. When playing the games, it’s easy to pick favorites since some characters have very likable personalities and traits. Along the same lines, it’s very easy to pick out your least favorite characters....

The Witcher franchise is one that has always been popular with a certain crowd but has also benefitted from a massive resurgence thanks to the Netflix Live-Action Adaptation. The adventures of Geralt, Dandelion, Cirilla, and Yennefer make for some truly engaging storytelling after all. In particular, Yennefer’s story is one that feels very unique for a Magic-users backstory, and it explains why she’s so chaotically self-centered in her adult years. With that in mind, what about the other Sorceresses in this world?...

Most gamers know and have played through at least the Witcher 2 and 3. By now we all know and love the mutant we play as known as Geralt of Rivia. We have lived through important moments in his life and made tough decisions. With 173 hours of The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt, most of us feel pretty comfortable about knowing who Geralt is. Except despite those 173 hours, there are still quite a few unanswered questions we have about Geralt....

The release of The Witcher 3 Redux has been a great addition for anyone seeking a slight touch of balance to an already well-made game. The mod provides a lore-friendly gameplay overhaul with a focus placed on preparation for greater success. Version 3.2 is now live, bringing a brand-new craftable sword named Alzur, which summons Alzur’s Thunder once charged. The sword is described as the steel equivalent of Aerondight. Update 3....

Electronic Arts has now launched its biggest releases of the 2021 holiday season. Star Wars Squadrons released in early October, followed by FIFA 21, NHL 21, and more recently the Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit remaster. It seems that EA is now ready to start looking toward 2021 and the future beyond. Three trademarks were recently filed in Europe by EA, each more curious than the last. The nature of these trademarks remains unclear, but for those prone to speculate the trademarks are interesting to consider....

Research firm Cowen & Company reports that Titanfall 2 sales could be ‘substantially disappointing’ for Electronic Arts, dropping its estimates on units sold. According to early feedback, it looks like Respawn Entertainment has managed to make Titanfall 2 a high quality gaming experience. So far, critical reports suggest that the title is a fantastic follow-up to the first game, building upon the success of its predecessor with ease. However, according to one research firm, this may not transfer over to solid sales....

If you can believe it, this summer marks the 10th anniversary of BAFTA-winning British comedy series Toast of London’s genius pilot episode, co-created by and starring the ever memorable Matt Berry. He plays the obliviously unsuccessful actor and wannabe lothario Steven Toast; a man with zero brains and even less grace. With four seasons down, including this year’s Toast of Tinseltown set across the pond, Toast of London is responsible for some legendary moments in comedy....

Gamescom has proven to be one of the biggest events of the entire year for gaming news, but a majority of the credit can be taken by Sony for that. The PlayStation 3/Vita manufacturer has been hard at work on recruiting top-tier talent to work on exclusive content for their consoles. Be it Media Molecule’s Tearaway or the latest character reveals for Battle Royale, PlayStation users have a lot to look forward to....

Travis Scott made somewhere in the region of $20 million for the set of virtual concerts he did in Fortnite earlier this year. It has been clear for a while now that Epic wants Fortnite to be more than just a game. Between its live events and the addition of a brand new island on which violence and guns are forbidden, it appears that Epic’s aim is to evolve Fortnite into a social space....

Last week, FastCompany reported on one of the breakout stars from Cannes Lions, the international advertising festival. Perhaps unexpectedly, the company being hailed as a big winner from its time on the French Riviera was none other than Twitch. The streaming website had been parading the success of a recent partnership with Hershey, which the candy company’s head of integrated and media communications had called “unbelievable.” From the perspective of advertisers, Twitch is seen as “a digital platform that speaks old-school advertiser language....

Charlie Guillemot and Rémi Pellerin, studio co-heads of Ubisoft-owned Owlient, have both stepped down. That’s according to an Axios report that said the move was announced internally last week. “We can confirm that Rémi Pellerin and Charlie Guillemot have stepped down from their roles at Owlient to pursue new opportunities,” an Ubisoft spokesperson told GamesIndustry.biz. “We wish them all the best for their future endeavors.” Guillemot and Pellerin co-headed Owlient since 2014....

A leaked Sony PlayStation marketplace listing confirms the existence of a pending Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End multiplayer open beta, running March 4-6. As everyone already knows, the Internet never forgets. If a publisher accidentally publishes a story or announcement and quickly pulls it down, the Internet remembers. Of course, publishers probably know this, so maybe they’re dropping leaks for marketing purposes? Either way, today’s culprit is the Sony marketplace, who dropped a listing for an as-yet–unannounced Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End multiplayer beta - another opportunity to try the game before April....

As if it needed to be said, Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End has not only been one of the most well-received recent releases–it won Game of the Year at the 2017 SXSW Awards, for instance–but also the franchise as a whole is one of the most recognizable and lucrative series for both its publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment and developer Naughty Dog. With this being the case, the companies have now announced a partnership with the specialty movie, film, television, and video game toy manufacturer Sideshow to produce a limited edition run of a statue inspired by the series protagonist Nathan Drake, with pre-orders being open now....

While director Shawn Levy hopes that his upcoming Uncharted movie will become a franchise the size and scale of Spielberg’s classic Indiana Jones series, the movie will be very “anti-Indy” according to screenwriter Joe Carnahan. Made for a generation that didn’t grow up with the long-running framchise, Uncharted will feature a younger Nathan Drake and explore the adventurer’s roots for the first time. Those who have played Sony’s widely-acclaimed franchise will know the famous adventurer as an experienced thief and action hero who has grappled with death more times than the average mercenary....