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FromDrakengardtoNier Automata, Yoko Taro’s main characters are often framed as outsiders – both to their in-game worlds and the video game mediums in general. Drakengard’s Caim was a brutal deconstruction of how self indulgently violent most protagonists are, setting a precedent for intelligently written leads moving forward.Nier Replicantis a remake of 2010’s Gestalt, but it notably features a different main character for western fans. RELATED:10 Mistakes Everyone Makes While Playing Nier Replicant The originalNierwas developed with two characters in mind: Father Nier and Brother Nier....

Saints Rowis a dialed-back experience compared to the last entry.Saints Row 4involved The Boss becoming the President of the United States before it got taken over by aliens. Then humanity was put inside a Matrix-line prison and there were superpowers too. The DLC took The Saints to literal Hell and the list goes on. RELATED:Saints Row: How Long to Beat There was little the team could do to outdo the outrageousness ofSaints Row 4which is why this game servesas a reboot....

Back in 2008, players were introduced toCall of DutyZombies inside Treyarch’sCall of Duty: World at War. A bonus mode that went unmentioned up until release, Zombies was created by a small group of developers just having fun, and the little survival mode became so enjoyable to Treyarch that it was included as a bonus easter egg unlocked afterCall of Duty: World at War’s campaign was completed. Though those that made the mode did not expect it to go anywhere, as many believeda Zombies modein a serious FPS franchise likeCoDwould be received poorly, the opposite happened....

Mojang’s sandbox building gameMinecrafthas been used for an uncountable number of creative projects, up to and including a1:1 scale recreation of the planet Earth. Not all of those projects need to be quite as huge in scope to be inspiring, though. As Hong Kong artist Cheryl Young has shown,Minecraftcan be used to plan projects for other games, like Nintendo’s recently releasedAnimal Crossing: New Horizons. The artist posted an image of a creative world inMinecraftto Twitter Thursday with a design concept for “my future [Animal Crossing] residential area” that lays everything out to ensure buildings fit in the space allotted by Young’s randomly generated island map....

The words “mystery game” are often enticing for players, as usually, the mystery implies that there is something major to be hidden. For example, when theEpic Games Store gives out mystery games, fans know that it’s probably going to be some of the best games given out on the service. One year an Epic Games Store mystery game was evenGrand Theft Auto 5, and that speaks volumes. Now, Best Buy is dipping into the mystery game reveal approach with its latest sale....

TheGuardians of the Galaxyare one of the most popular factions of superheroes ever created by Marvel. The comical and cosmic version of the Avengers has been filled with several members over the course of their history. While they’ve brought a lot of humor to the comics and films, they’ve also brought varying powers. RELATED:Marvel: The Best Movie Trailers In The MCU, Ranked The lineup has changed a lot over the years with humans, trees, raccoons, and plenty of other aliens fighting side by side....

Summary Huge AAA titles created by large teams of developers normally dominate the news cycle and get all the fan attention, but indie games can easily deliver just as much entertainment. Just because games are put together by smaller teams doesn’t mean they’re going to be any better or worse than releases from major studios. In fact, some of the best games released over the last few years have been created by independent developers....

Transitioning from a standard PC monitor to a TV can elevate your desktop experience from mundane to cinematic. The appeal of larger screens, vibrant colors, and advanced smart features is undeniable, especially when you consider the versatility and comfort of gaming, work, and relaxation. This guide covers the best TVs that are ideally suited for use as PC monitors, ensuring your switch leads you to a versatile, feature-packed TV that perfectly aligns with your needs....

Eiyuden Chronicle: Risinghas a lot going for it. Its art style is fantastic. It’s not aSquare Enixgame, but it is close to achievingthat HD-2D lookthat they helped create a few years ago. The battle system is simple for an action RPG but satisfying at the same time. RELATED:Beginner Tips For Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising Those are the positives noted in most reviews. However, the game is sitting around the 60s and 70s depending on what platform is chosen....

In his blurb for Buffy Summers’ entry inEntertainment Weekly’s comprehensive list of the “100 Greatest Characters,”Buffy the Vampire Slayercreator Joss Whedon wrote, “There’s a whole recipe for how to make a Buffy. Take one cup Sarah Connor from the firstTerminatormovie; one cup Ripley [fromAlien]; three tablespoons of the younger sister inNight of the Comet; a few sprigs ofA Little Princess— the book, not the movies; and a pinch of Jimmy Stewart....

The rumored multiplayer beta forCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold Waris finally official, as Activision has confirmed that the game will be playable ahead of its November 13th release date. Within the announcement, theBlack Ops Cold Waropen beta’s platforms were also confirmed, as well as how players can gain access to the beta. Players can get early beta access by pre-ordering any edition ofCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold War,and even earlier access if they pre-order a PS4 copy of the game....

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold Waris one of the biggest games of the year, bringing the annualized franchise forward onto next-gen hardware. And while thePS5 and Xbox Series X versions ofCold Warare bound to be more graphically impressive than their current-gen counterparts, Treyarch has now given fans an idea of what to expect from the game performance-wise. In an interview with Venture Beat, Treyarch Co-Studio Head Dan Bunting revealed some key details aboutBlack Ops Cold War....

Summary The developers ofCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3are reportedly making a big flash grenade change as fans await the start of the open beta’s second weekend. More changes could come in the release version this November as Activision and Sledgehammer Games gauge player feedback from theCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3open beta. Modern Warfare 3’searly access betabegan on October 6 for PlayStation fans who pre-ordered the game. The open beta would begin just two days later on October 8 for gamers on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, and early access for the cross-play beta starts on October 12....