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Anthem has had a rough start since its launch this past February, with the game lambasted by critics and fans alike for a number of issues. Public perception of Anthem seems to have soured even more since a revealing report by Kotaku that highlighted Anthem’s many development struggles at BioWare, and the negative impact it had on the mental health of some of the studio’s employees. Despite these setbacks, BioWare has insisted that it is dedicated to the future of Anthem, though a recent survey may indicate that if Anthem does improve, there won’t be many players left to see it....

Apex Legends is an online Battle-Royale game where players go up against one another in a bid to be named Apex Champions. Season 9 brought a ton of new content to the game which is probably why the game’s concurrent player record was smashed on Steam. One of the biggest changes brought about in Season 9 is the addition of the 3vs3 Arenas mode. This mode puts two teams of three players up against one another in smaller maps....

They say knowing is half of the battle. And whoever “they” is – they’re correct. Trying to boot up Apex Legends and jump in against the best of the best on default settings is like swinging a bat at a piñata, blindfolded. Except that you have no bat, and the piñata is actually a swarm of murder hornets. Okay, I’m exaggerating a little bit, but nonetheless – settings are very important....

Apex Legends Season 9: Legacy has been live for less than two weeks, but Respawn Entertainment is already busy at work releasing patch 1.68, which fixes a number of bugs present in the game, and also nerfs two fan-favourite weapons. Yes, the Bocek and the Spitifire were in Respawn’s sights, and those weapons are now considerably less effective in a fight, which means you might need to reconsider your weapon loadout, and I might need to edit our weapon tier list for Arenas....

Like most ever-evolving battle royale titles out there, Respawn Entertainment’s Apex Legends has seen a fair number of glitches and bugs over its seasons. While some cause balancing issues or instability, like problems with abilities for the newest Legend Rampart; others are aesthetic, like an infinite stim bug discovered for Octane. One amusing glitch for Mirage pointed out today is more in the latter category. Reddit user Life_exe101 uploaded a video to the r/apexlegends subreddit that depicts one of Mirage’s decoys flying thanks to an alternating pattern of jumps while taking control of the decoy....

Over the past week, players have been partaking in the seventh season of Respawn Entertainment’s popular battle royale: Apex Legends. The latest season has brought several changes to the game such as a new map called Olympus, the Trident Hovercar, and the latest legend, Horizon. This new season also brought about changes to Apex Legends’ battle pass, which has proven to be a very controversial move within the community. The controversy comes from how the Apex Legends battle pass now handles levels....

Apple iPad Air 2020 vs iPad Pro 2020: What’s the difference? Our quick take Apple iPad Air (2020) - 5.0 / 5 Design and accessories Colours: Space Gray, Silver, Rose gold, Green, Sky Blue Dimensions: 248 x 179 x 6.1mm / Weight: 480g Apple Pencil (2nd gen) compatible Magic Keyboard compatible Folio Keyboard compatible Touch ID No Home button, now Touch ID in the on/off button No NFC, so Apple Pay doesn’t work on the button Can press-and-hold for Siri voice assistant Display and cameras Display: 10....

Ubisoft is launching a short manga promoting Assassin’s Creed Valhalla ahead of its release next month. The comic is a crossover between the upcoming game and the iconic Viking-themed manga Vinland Saga, drawn by the author of the latter. Assassin’s Creed Valhalla marks the return of the Assassin’s Creed series after going on hiatus for about two years. The latest installment follows Eivor, a ninth-century Viking, as they explore the land that would become England....

Fans have been looking forward to Assassin’s Creed Valhalla. The new Assassin’s Creed is set in Britain during the Viking invasion and it seems that the title will mix early politics with some mythology. While it is unclear how much the game will deviate from the conventions of the prior games, there are elements of the game that already have fans excited. Now some relatively meager PC specs should have them hopeful that their rigs can handle the latest AC adventure....

It’s that time of year again, Ranters. The magical corporate holiday after Thanksgiving and before Christmas known as Black Friday is nearly upon us. While the auspicious day isn’t until November 25, several sales fliers have already begun to show up online. Black Friday falls in the busiest release month of the year for games. Indeed, this year is no exception. As such, many of your favorites and hotly anticipated titles are up for grabs for prices that are nothing short of insane....

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Game shows are fun to watch. Sometimes, it’s exciting to watch the contestants succeed masterfully, or to fail miserably. Viewers may love screaming at their televisions the answers to questions. And for some who consistently watch the same game show, they watch with hopes of being on the show one day. With video games, game show fans can feel one step closer. Unfortunately, there aren’t many amazing game show games. And though there are plenty out there, it’s hard to know which ones function well and which don’t....

Kirby has been one of Nintendo’s longest-lasting franchises. The lovable pink… whatever he is, got his start on the original Game Boy and has survived to this day with new titles on the Switch and 3DS. There was even a Kirby animated series in the early 2000s. Much like Mario games, the Kirby franchise has never been afraid to experiment and try new ideas for the character. This resulted in a lot of main games and spin-offs; some loved more than others....

Video games have long served as an escape from the anxieties of the real world into the virtual. With so much uncertainty and stress surrounding society during these unprecedented times, now is the perfect occasion to give yourself a chance to kick back, relax, and find some solace in these five calming games that can improve your mental health. 5. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild tells the story of the hero Link following a 100-year slumber as he awakens to defeat the monster Calamity Galon....

These days the indie games scene is thriving. There are a large number of tiny studios putting out content that can give even AAA titles a run for their money. It seems like, as gamers, we have more choice than ever before and we love it. However, for every great game, there are others we are less excited about. Honestly, right now it’s difficult to find anything that looks truly terrible but there are a few titles that aren’t quite grabbing us yet....

When asking fans what their favorite classic Castlevania game is, rarely will they give the same answer. While many do flock to Super Castlevania 4, some prefer the classic Castlevania 1, the brutally hard Castlevania 3: Dracula’s Curse, or the Genesis exclusive Castlevania: Bloodlines. However, there was one entry many fans weren’t even aware of until recently, its only versions on the PC Engine CD (which was exclusive to Japan) and the Playstation Portable under a different name– that game being Castlevania: Rondo of Blood....

If you’re a streamer and you know it, maybe stave off clapping those hands when playing Rock ’n Roll racing. Adam Fletcher, the community development lead for Diablo, has warned that the classic arcade title that’s set for a return features licensed music that could get Twitch streamers in trouble. He stated, “If you stream Rock ’n Roll Racing from the Blizzard Arcade Collection, the game has a soundtrack of licensed music which is not cleared for streaming....

It’s official! Alfred Molina is reprising his Spider-Man 2 role as Doctor Octopus in the latest Tom Holland MCU venture later this year, and no doubt, he’s gonna throw a car at Aunt May and Peter Parker without even knowing that Parker is Spider-Man because why not crush an innocent college student and his loving, old aunt? “When we were shooting it,” Molina opens to Variety, “We were all under orders not to talk about it because it was supposed to be some great big secret....

In the absence of physical events, many players have wondered how game announcements would be made. The gaming industry appears to have adapted by doing reveals digitally and the first day of Gamescom 2020 has already managed to get video game fans excited for new titles. The gaming event covers a variety of games from big developers and independent studios, and many players were intrigued by the videos that were featured....

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