Genshin Impactplayers have a lot to look forward to this coming week as miHoYo releases its highly anticipated 1.1 update. This update brings with it four new characters players can attempt to snag through the game’s gacha system, with the big prizes being the new five star characters:Zhongli and Childe. Unlike the Sparkling Steps banner, however, players will have their first chance at grabbing two new four star characters, one of which being the Cryo bow wielder Diona....

The United Kingdom’s Competition and Markets Authority states that half of the Activision Blizzard competitors it talked to were “concerned” regarding its acquisition by Microsoft. The CMA is reaching the end of its Phase 2 investigation into Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard and the situation isn’t great forXbox. While the public may not seeXboxownership ofCall of Dutyto be particularly harmful, Activision Blizzard’s competitors seem to disagree.In September 2022, the CMA concluded its Phase 1 exploration of the Activision Blizzard acquisition by calling for an in-depth investigation due to its potential for lessening competition in the United Kingdom....

Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is a place of wonderment and inspiration. Aside from the heroic trio led byHarry Potter, many others have walked its ancient halls. Related:Harry Potter: Most Underrated Wizards In The Books Whatever year it has been in Hogwart’s history, a large part of what has made the experience both memorable and special to its graduates are the Professors that guided them along their academic journeys as students....

Summary There aren’t many characters more famous in the world ofHarry Potterthan The Boy Who Lived himself. While every fan of theHarry Potterseries will know the adventure of the series like the back of their hand, some may not know that things could have been incredibly different. If one simple change had occurred, Harry never would have been the child of prophecy who rose up to defeat Voldemort. It was just as likely that Neville Longbottom became the chosen one (no love potion required), but only ended up not being so by luck....

Hogwarts Legacyhas a colossal 150 Revelio field guide pages for players to find within the vast open-world RPG, not including flying guide pages and more. There are so many things to do inHogwarts Legacywith its wide range of challenges and collectibles, like Merlin Trials, Landing Platform Challenges, and collectible butterfly chests. So, collecting all field guide pages in the quest for 100% completion is an admirable achievement. RELATED:Hogwarts Legacy: Clagmar Coast Field Guide Page Locations Collecting field guide pages and completing the game’s immense variety of additional challenges on top of the main story makesHogwarts Legacya completionist’s dream....

There’s at least three noteworthy characters whose extraordinary success on the PS4 lives on through the PS5.Marvel’s Spider-Manhas already received a worthy heir inSpider-Man: Miles Morales,and it’s known that longtime video game icon Kratos will come back to the PS5 in an upcomingGod of Wargame. However, there’s one much fresher face making her mark in recent years, and that’s Aloy. This post-apocalyptic genius and her adventures will soon continue inHorizon Forbidden West,theimpending sequel toHorizon Zero Dawn....

The popular anime filmAkirareleased way back in 1988, and it continues to inspire incredible fan art focusing on the film’s universe as well as blending it with other franchises. OneAkirafan has created an incredible work of art by combining it with FromSoftware’s upcoming release,Elden Ring.Twitter user Katlego recently shared their fan art that blends the worlds ofAkiraandElden Ringtogether by drawing inspiration from the box art of the classic anime movie. In place ofAkiraprotagonist Kaneda, and his futuristic motorcycle isElden Ring’s main character The Tarnished, and their trusty steed....

What many are holding out for is any information on the whereabouts ofThe Elder Scrolls 6, but in the meantime, someone has jokingly moddedMorrowindto give their interpretation of the next entry in the Bethesda series. WhileSkyrimis the most successfulElder Scrollsgame, the third installment is considered a classic by many, representing the last true role-playing experience from the developer before the franchise shifted more towards the action-RPG genre. Despite its age,Morrowindis still being modded, with a recent one using AI to implement full voice acting to the dated release....

The phrase “The House Always Wins” has been around for a while. It refers to the rather predictable phenomenon that casinos take in more money than they give out. Everyone has heard the saying somewhere; it has been immortalized in songs, movies, and video games. It’s reasonable to assume that this universal fact remains true inMass Effect Legendary Editionas well. RELATED:Mass Effect 1: How To Save The Zhu’s Hope Colonists And while that’s likely true, this is only because of the number of players who haven’t done the math to figure out how to win....

Mike Flanagan has made a name for himself over the last several years with his accurate and atmospheric literary adaptations. FromThe Haunting of Hill House,The Haunting of Bly Manor, and the upcomingThe Fall of The House of Usherto his adaptations of several Stephen King stories such asGerald’s GameandDoctor Sleep,Flanagan has proved he is more than adept at translating difficult horrors to the screen. With his successful previous adaptations of King’s work, it is hardly surprising that he has been tasked with another adaptation from the ubiquitous author....

Summary ThePokemongames are full of varied and interesting NPCs that populate the world so that each region feels like a real place. Some of these NPCs help the player progress, offer useful advice, or provide them with a battle, so they canimprove their skills as a Pokemon trainer. Then there are the NPCs in the games that are just a nuisance. This could be because they hold the player up during their journey, or just have an unlikable personality....

Princes in movies, mostly in stark contrast to real-world princes, serve as the perfect storytelling templates for a coming-of-age story for boys. They usually have all that royal pressure breathing down their necks as they slowly come to terms that their stature in life comes with a hefty cost; they need to grow up, and they need to do so fast. RELATED:Best Sci-Fi Movies Set In The 23rd Century As a result, a lot of iconic princes in movies have portrayed a rather relatable struggle for men of all ages....

New World’s latest update is shaping up to be its biggest one yet, bringing the new Brimstome Sands desert zone along with the highly requested greatsword weapon class.New Worldplayers can also look forward to a completely revamped starting experience with improved quests and smoother flow, new Heartgen “ultimate” abilities, and a festive Halloween event. Amazon Games caught a lot of flak during thecontroversial release ofNew World, which began with an incredible number of players before sharply dropping in population due to widespread disappointment with various aspects of the game....