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Top Gun: Maverick may be a movie about fighter pilots in the U.S. Navy, but its primary conflict isn’t between warring nations. In fact, the movie is so unconcerned with the nature of war that the enemy country is never seen. No, outside of the usual Tom Cruise movie conflict of people thinking his character isn’t awesome and coming to accept that he is awesome, the primary struggle in Top Gun: Maverick is between Maverick and Rooster, the son of his former radar intercept officer Goose....

Today’s young adult books bring romance, adventure and social commentary. Take a look at our best bets for what to read this August. Edie in Between by Laura Sibson Type: NovelPublisher: Viking Books for Young ReadersRelease date: Aug. 24Den of Geek says: The retro-style cover is charming, but the heartfelt story about family and loss really sells this witchy contemporary fantasy. Publisher’s summary: It’s been one year since Edie’s mother died....

This October, Vancouver-based developer Charm Games will launch Twilight Path, a fantasy adventure influenced by classic children’s movies of the 80s and 90s, for the PlayStation VR. Twilight Path takes place in the land of Twilight where the player will wake up in and discover they are stuck within this fantasy realm. Players will have use magic to navigate puzzles, overturn obstacles, and navigate the land, meeting wandering spirits and lost souls as they find their way home....

Twitch Streamer Kaceytron is organizing a charity stream event to coincide with the annual World Day Against Trafficking in Person International Day, as recognized by the United Nations. In the vein of the transnational SlutWalk movement, Kaceytron will be hosting Twitch’s first #SlutStreamDay. The event’s intended to be a rallying cry for Twitch streamers to show solidarity in the face of online sexual harassment on the platform. Viewers can watch the livestreams tomorrow, July 30....

Cooler Master is probably best known for its computer cases and cooling options, but Cooler Master actually offers a wide range of gaming products, including monitors, gaming chairs, and of course, mice and keyboards. In anticipation of the recently announced limited edition colorways for the MM720, I spent two weeks using the SK622 keyboard and MM720 mouse for work, gaming, and streaming. While the wide design of the MM720 initially confused me, I’ve come to appreciate the control and comfort it offers....

As the Scott Pilgrim vs The World movie recently hit its 10 year anniversary, both director Edgar Wright and creator Bryan Lee O’Malley took to Twitter to celebrate with behind-the-scenes images and thankful sentiments to their fans. However, one comment made by O’Malley may have given some hope to fans wanting a Scott Pilgrim game re-release. Originally produced by Ubisoft and developed by Ubisoft Montreal, Scott Pilgrim vs The World: The Game was a side-scrolling beat ’em up released on PS3 and Xbox 360....

Loot boxes have become a major source of controversy over the past couple of weeks, with various government entities launching investigations into whether the practice should legally be considered gambling. The UK Gambling Commission is the latest government authority to release its stance on loot boxes in games like Star Wars Battlefront 2 and Overwatch, with it determining that loot boxes in these games should not be considered gambling. According to UK Gambling Commission Executive Director Tim Miller, loot boxes in games like Star Wars Battlefront 2 and Overwatch aren’t gambling because the items obtained in these loot boxes can’t be considered money or money’s worth....

One aspect of Valheim that challenges players the most is the status effects. Some of these effects can be extremely helpful, while others can be devastating, so it is important for players to pay attention to their status effects at all times to ensure their survival. Positive status effects usually have a criteria which the player or the player’s environment must meet in order to gain the effect. Negative effects can be prevented or players can reduce their impact using armor, consumables, or Powers....

As you make your way across Valheim’s tenth realm, you’ll need to eventually give up your hunter-gatherer ways and learn to sustain yourself and your tribe in more civilized ways. Animal husbandry is introduced early on when you first make your way into the Black Forest biome, but it isn’t until much later that you’ll be able to tame boars. If you’re well on your way to homesteading and wondering what it takes to tame a boar, here’s a step-by-step process to boar taming in Valheim....

A couple of months ago, we were introduced to Valheim VR courtesy of creator Brandon Mousseau. This mod allowed you to play Valheim with a VR headset, but he didn’t have the expertise to implement motion controller support, so you still had to play with a mouse and keyboard. It was cool for the immersion factor, but the real draw of VR is being able to move your head and body to interact with the virtual environment....

One week from now WandaVision is set to pick up the mantle from The Mandalorian as Disney Plus’ newest and shiniest exclusive. That’s why over the past few days WandaVision’s social media accounts have been sharing teasers non-stop with fans. WandaVision is the first of many new Marvel miniseries heading to Disney plus in 2021, with The Falcon and the Winter Soldier and Loki soon to follow, while Hawkeye and Ms....

Watch Dogs 2 player discovers brief cameo by Watch Dogs’ first protagonist, Aiden Pearce, in a mission that tasks players with helping Pearce continue his crusade. Watch Dogs 2 has only been out a few days, but has already received strong praise from critics and gamers alike. The game is a worthy sequel to 2014’s Watch Dogs, and is surely only the second in a long line of Watch Dogs titles....

You can watch the first seven minutes of the new Mortal Kombat movie right now, two whole days before it hits theaters and HBO Max. At the time of typing this, the release of the new Mortal Kombat movies is just 48 hours away. Even though that is really not long in the grand scheme of things, it might be too long to wait for some of you who have been waiting for this film for a very long time....

WayForward surprised everyone when it released Shantae and the Seven Sirens as “part one” on Apple Arcade last year. An unprecedented move for the series, people were wondering if this new entry would get further installments to continuously flesh it out. While “part two” is now available, it seems that it will be the only other continuation for this particular game. On Twitter a few days ago, a fan asked the company if Seven Sirens had any DLC plans....

Heart Shaped Games unveiled the release date for its upcoming afrofuturist RPG We Are The Caretakers with a brand-new trailer. The turn-based tactical RPG is hitting Steam Early Access on April 22, providing players the perfect opportunity to celebrate Earth Day. We Are The Caretakers places players in control of a squad of arcane protectors known as The Caretakers after the barriers protecting their world mysteriously falls. The Caretakers are now tasked with defending their planet and its endangered inhabitants from poachers who aim to hunt the rare wildlife....

Last year we discovered the terrible news that Animal Crossing staple Mr. Resetti was to be laid off from his job. He was employed to shout at players for not saving before quitting and to chastise those frequently using this to reset their game. Since Animal Crossing: New Horizons features an autosave function, Mr. Resetti appeared to be no longer employed. However, fear not for we have discovered that the lovable but irritable mole has a new and entirely fitting job on your island....

The team behind Star Wars Battlefront 2 yesterday released a new update for the game - the original 2005 version, that is, rather than the 2017 title of loot box infamy. The official description for the February 2021 Hotfix Update is a simple one: “Addresses a number of issues with graphic resolution and controller support in the game.” It may seem unusual that a 16-year-old game is still getting updates, but Star Wars Battlefront 2 still enjoys a healthy player base even this long after its launch....

This The Orville review contains spoilers. The Orville Season 1, Episode 3 Forget the prime directive! The Orville this week explores ethical and cultural issues Star Trek never got a chance to attempt, and the episode admirably forces viewers to formulate their own opinions. Although “About a Girl” is ostensibly about gender politics among the Moclans, it also skillfully pulls in issues surrounding humans imposing their moral structure on an alien race as well as our preconceptions about same-sex relationships....

While fans of The Outer Worlds wait for The Outer Worlds 2 to happen someday, there is at least something new for them to enjoy from Obsidian Entertainment and Private Division. The game’s first major add-on, the Peril on Gorgon DLC, is now available. The first of two narrative expansions planned for the open-world sci-fi RPG, Peril on Gorgon will see the crew of the Unreliable follow “a severed arm and a mysterious message” to The Outer Worlds’ newest location, the Gorgon Asteroid....

This The Simpsons review contains spoilers. The Simpsons Season 33 Episode 6 The Simpsons, season 33, episode 6, is proof the series’ installments should be given more room to breathe. The first of a two-part episode takes the time to fill most of the space with laughs. “A Serious Flanders” is a spoof of the FX series Fargo, and the takeoffs are immersive. This is one of the deepest dives into the core of a known series The Simpsons has made in a long time....