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Skyrim was a game that captured the imagination of an entire generation of gamers. For perhaps the first time a player felt like they were truly inside a fantasy world, and that they could go anywhere and do literally whatever they wanted. And lots of players did just that. I’ve personally witnessed several of my friends end an entire village’s population simply because the option was available to them. Now, I’m not saying that’s what every Skyrim player did (I myself never felt the need to go on a spree that would put modern attacks to shame), but what I am saying is that it was the first time you truly felt like the world was without limit....

Horizon: Zero Dawn recently celebrated its fourth anniversary, and in those four years, the critically acclaimed game has built up an enthusiastic fanbase. For a new IP to generate so much buzz is rare in a gaming landscape where a sequel or spinoff is a much safer bet, Horizon: Zero Dawn delivered something that resonated with fans when it dropped in 2017. That excitement and passion amongst fans has led to all kinds of fan art, including this unbelievable colored pencil piece....

A direct capture of Horizon: Zero Dawn’s gameplay from a preview event in Amsterdam surfaces online, showing off a new look at dynamic combat, human settlements, and more. With about two more weeks to go before the release of the PlayStation 4 exclusive, Horizon: Zero Dawn, it’s safe to say that the eager excitement leading up to the launch for one of the most highly anticipated video games of 2017 is close to reaching a fever pitch....

Every sequel is met with the challenge of being new enough to stand out while carrying on enough themes and content from the first game, but Horizon Forbidden West has set itself up for success in this department. Guerrilla Games has made it well known that Aloy’s next journey will take her to a completely different setting from Horizon Zero Dawn. Naturally, Horizon Forbidden West is set in the Forbidden West, a region of post-apocalyptic America that was shrouded in mystery in the first game....

With FIFA 21 set to make its debut next week, there’s much to unravel about the game before fans step onto the pitch. With traditional EA Sports norms being slightly altered because of the COVID-19 pandemic, some announcements and reveals have come with a little more flare than usual. For example, EA traditionally celebrates its Top 100 rated players in the upcoming installment by releasing the ratings of 20 players at a time, starting at #100 and working its way down....

Since its launch, Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery has been widely criticized for the way it implements its microtransactions. Not content with selling cosmetic items to fans willing to spend some extra cash, the game is built entirely around a restrictive energy system that attempts to bore or frustrate players into purchasing additional energy with gems, which are typically bought with real world cash. However, Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery’s microtransactions seem even more predatory now than they were at launch, relying on scare tactics to get players to drop money on the game....

Capcom has had quite the resurgence lately, coming off huge wins from the success of Devil May Cry 5 and Monster Hunter World, but an even larger contributor to Capcom’s run has come from the Resident Evil series. Both Resident Evil 2 Remake and more recently Resident Evil 3 Remake have seen massive success, showing that the franchise that many fans decided had lost its way was finally making a comeback, even if some are fully satisfied with RE3....

Apex Legends is the kind of game that can undergo a complete transformation if you haven’t played for a few months. Sure, all of the characters you know and love are there, but the way they play and how their abilities shape encounters can change drastically, to the point that your old game plan can become obsolete in a single patch. That is how a lot of players have been left to feel as of the most recent Apex Legends patch, where Bangalore and Caustic got hit with a nerf that was not announced within the patch notes....

Call of Duty: Warzone has had a fair few bugs which have changed the nature of the game, and the infinite stimulant bug is just one of many. This bug is unique as it’s reproducible over and over again, and can give you a ridiculous edge over your opponents, especially if you want to lurk within the closing ring for the whole game and sneak up on others under the cover of the encroaching gas....

Moltres is one of the most feared and revered monsters in the Pokemon universe, and has been considered one of the strongest creatures in the game since it was originally introduced in Pokemon Red & Blue. If you’re a Pokemon-savvy DM looking to spice up your D&D campaign with a modern iteration of Moltres in Dungeons and Dragons, here’s a handy guide on how to bring the Legendary Bird to your game as a powerful boss encounter....

Which shortcuts can you use in Facebook Messenger? @everyone will let you notify everyone in a group chat /silent will let you send a message without pinging the whole group /pay will let you send or request money (on iOS and Android in the US) /gif and a topic will serve up potential GIFs to send in a chat (on iOS) /shrug will drop the ¯_(ツ)_/¯ emoticon (on iOS) /tableflip will bring up the (╯°□°）╯︵ ┻━┻ emoticon (on iOS)...

Go to home.google.com on your desktop computer Sign in with the same Google account you use in the Google Home app You’ll be able to see live streams from your cameras straight away You can also toggle between a single camera view and a multi-camera view Which cameras and doorbells are compatible with Google Home web? Nest Cam (battery and Nest Cam (wired) Nest Cam with floodlight (wired) Nest Doorbell (battery) Nest Doorbell (wired) - previously Nest Hello Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) Nest Cam Indoor Nest Cam Outdoor Nest Cam IQ Indoor Nest Cam IQ Outdoor

In terms of dealing with the pandemic and how to release existing or finished films without having movie theaters available until recently, Blumhouse has been one of the leaders. The company — in conjunction with its primary distributor, Universal Pictures — shifted the arrival of its summer horror movie, You Should Have Left, from theaters to VOD seamlessly, while movies that came out in theaters right before the coronavirus shut everything down — like The Invisible Man and The Hunt — also made the transition quickly and smoothly, extending their shelf life and possibly their audiences....

Netflix is bringing to light fresh blocs of world cinema, streaming straight into our living rooms, and lately Malaysian filmmaking has been on the rise. Today’s world-renowned Malaysian stars include distinguished actress Michelle Yeoh and the Malaysian-born British actor Henry Golding. Netflix already offers a dozen recent movies, as well as over three times as many TV dramas, including two from the next up-and-coming Malaysian leading man, Hairul Azreen. A national Taekwondo champion, Azreen is tall, dashing, and seriously shredded with a body built for action....

Persona 5 somehow ended up being in my most played PS4 games in both 2019 and 2020, even though I only played it once. That’s because of how ridiculously long it is, so when I started it in November 2019 or so, I racked up enough hours for it to creep into my top three of the year, then it took me so long to finish that it ended up in the list for 2020 as well....

Our quick take iLife A9 robot vacuum cleaner - 3.5 / 5 Design and features Dual side/edge brushes, swappable main brush Cellular dustbin design with cyclone suction system Large tracked wheels, can mount up to 2cm thresholds 7.6cm tall design Setup and cleaning cycles Gen 2 Panoview navigation system CV-SLAM algorithm 22 built-in sensors, including cliff sensors, accelerometer Scheduled cleaning setup Up to 120-minute cleaning time Remote control and out-of-home control Android/iPhone app Remote control functionality Real-time voice announcements system Obstacle detection and room cleaning capabilities Multiple cleaning modes include auto, edge cleaning and spot mode Electrowall boundary gadget 600ml dustbin To recap This robot vac is a bit of a mixed bag....

Immortals Fenyx Rising is an open-world RPG, and similar to many in the genre, there are tons upon tons of items the players can discover littered around the massive world. While many of these weapons and trinkets will help you finish the game without a hitch, some of these are objectively better than others. Luckily, that’s what we’re here to help out with today. If you’re wondering which items you should be keeping an eye out for during your journey through Immortals Fenyx Rising, we’ve got you covered....

A new Kickstarter project for a board game called Inkas: The Legend aims to preserve an oft-forgotten piece of history. Strategy games are no stranger to history, with many tabletop titles turning the journeys and struggles of the past into puzzles. Many of the more famous ones focus on North American and European history – Ticket to Ride remembers the railroad boom that was dominated by US interests, Axis & Allies naturally covers the major players of WWII, and even more vague worlds like Catan are usually depicted as a medieval European setting....

Ahead of the release of Drifters Loot the Galaxy’s open beta, Game Rant got the chance to sit down with Haydn Dalton, the Creative Director for Blind Squirrel Games. Developers at the studio have been involved with beloved titles like Bioshock and Borderlands 2, among others, but Drifters Loot the Galaxy will be Blind Squirrel’s first original game. Our discussion ranged from the challenges of development to what makes a good shooter and beyond, but the key takeaways are the unique inspirations and mechanics in Drifters....

Fan-favorite sexy swan maid Iroha will be diving into Samurai Shodown next week. Releasing on May 13 for PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and Stadia, the character was one of the most heavily requested for inclusion as post-launch DLC. She practically topped every fan poll, so her presence was only inevitable. As for how she plays, her moveset doesn’t look dramatically different from past incarnations. Introduced in Samurai Shodown VI, her inclusion here marks the first time she will be a part of the series’ canon storyline....