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The third-person stealth assassination franchise Hitman is coming back in 2021 with the release of Hitman 3. Building off the success of its newfound independence and the release of Hitman 2 in 2018, IO Interactive has lofty aspirations for its upcoming sequel. This time, IO Interactive will be publishing the game all by itself, and Hitman 3 will hopefully be the better of it. To that effect, IO Interactive now feels confident hammering down its release date as January 20, 2021....

Everyone is aware that Among Us is a brutal, unrelenting exposé on the darkest and most desperate facets of the human condition. It follows naturally that, to master this psychologically intimate venture, an Among Us player needs to seize every possible insight into the minds of their opponents. Why not look to the stars for insight? What could be more appropriate? For does not the hideous Shakespearean power play of Among Us take place in that very ethereal domain?...

Since launch, Kingdom Come: Deliverance has been a surprising commercial success, selling half a million copies despite releasing to lukewarm critical reviews. Many of the game’s criticisms are aimed at how its attempts at realism end up inconveniencing or frustrating players, but we now know how at least one of these issues is being addressed. The current save system in Kingdom Come: Deliverance is abnormally strict for a modern game, only allowing players to save when resting in a bed or when drinking a liquor called Savior Schnapps....

Amanita Design’s latest game, Creaks, is a pretty great time. Drawing inspiration from classic cinematic platformers such as Prince of Persia and Oddworld, the game marries a beautiful art style with some creative puzzles and a dialogue-free story. Players will work their way through a plethora of mind-benders in different environments and it initially looks like it will take eons. Thankfully, Amanita doesn’t create massive time sinks. If you avoid collecting the various side paintings, you can finish Creaks in a little over five hours....

Our quick take The alternatives to consider HP Envy 13 - 4.5 / 5 Best laptop: All the top notebooks, 2-in-1s and ultraportables to buy today HP Envy 13 review: Design Aluminium and glass design 305 x 216mm footprint; 13.9mm thick; 1.38kg weight HP Envy 13 review: Connectivity & features 2x USB Type-C (3.1 spec) ports 2x full-size USB 3.1 ports 1x microSD card slot 3.5mm headphone jack HP Envy 13 review: Screen quality 13....

In celebration of Green Man Gaming’s 10-year anniversary, the PC video game retailer is holding a special sale that offers massive discounts on some of the biggest games on the PC right now. The best part about Green Man Gaming’s sale is that it offers discounts of up to 60% off on games from popular franchises such as Dragon Ball, Red Dead Redemption, Resident Evil, and many more. All deals will end on May 31....

The new year is continuing apace at Hulu. The streamer’s list of new releases for February 2022 is highlighted by one very interesting project. Pam and Tommy is set to premiere on Feb. 2. Perhaps the Groundhog Day release date is intentional as the show will cover a particular moment of celebrity, sex, and exploitation from the early ’90s that seems to have repeated itself over and over. Sebastian Stan and Lily James star as Tommy Lee and Pamela Anderson and the series follows the events and fallout of their homemade sex tape being stolen and unleashed on a nascent internet....

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is visually stunning with its smooth graphics and color palette. Something to make the game even better arrived as a mod that allowed an iconic Ocarina of Time location to appear within the 2017 game. The mod comes from YouTuber Waikuteru who has released a video that shows off his recreation of Ocarina of Time’s Lon Lon Ranch within the Breath of the Wild landscape....

Since its release, Friday Night Funkin’ has enjoyed success largely in part of social media, Twitch streamers, and simple word-of-mouth. Created and developed by ninja_muffin99 and originally released on Newgrounds, Friday Night Funkin’ is a simple rhythm game at its core, taking elements from other related PC rhythm games like Stepmania while being inspired by Dance Dance Revolution’s gameplay and music. The player takes control of Boyfriend as he is challenged by adversaries to a rap battle with the support of his significant other, Girlfriend....

There are many deep dives into Greek mythology in Immortals Fenyx Rising, not least of which is the appearance of Typhon as the main villain of the story. With a grudge against Zeus that puts even the one held by Kratos to shame in God of War, this monstrosity keeps Fenyx on their toes as they adventure in the Golden Isle and fight to bring power back to the gods of Olympus....

Microsoft has leaned hard into custom Xbox One X consoles this generation, often creating custom consoles to as promotional tie-ins with other brands. The latest promotional tie-in sees Microsoft team with Legendary Pictures to give away custom Xbox One X consoles themed after the four major monsters from Godzilla: King of the Monsters. The custom Godzilla: King of the Monsters Xbox One X consoles include one based on Godzilla, one based on Mothra, another based on Rodan, and of course, one themed after the Godzilla’s archenemy King Ghidorah....

Inventing Anna, the first show to come from the blockbuster deal between Netflix and great television creator Shonda Rhimes (Grey’s Anatomy, Scandal, How to Get Away with Murder), boasts at the start of every episode that is “This whole story is completely true, except for all the parts that are totally made up”. Even this disclaimer has the tongue-in-cheek shady tone of Anna Delvey, the con artist pen name of Anna Sorokin (Julia Garner), a middle-class Russian immigrant who successfully scammed her way into the New York City social elite by pretending to be a rich German heiress....

Fans and followers of Metal Gear Solid creator Hideo Kojima have long been accustomed to the hue of strangeness and subterfuge that permeates the PR apparatus of his development studio, Kojima Productions. So much so, that when the developer announced last week that The Phantom Pain, which masqueraded for months a new IP from “Moby Dick Studios,” was actually one and the same with Metal Gear Solid 5, it seemed less a revelation than a formality; the Internet had been on the case from day – night – 1 following the Spike VGA’s....

To many, Naughty Dog set the bar for storytelling in modern video games. Ever since its inception, the studio has made critically beloved and commercially successful games that have gone down in history as all-time greats. Known for iconic PlayStation mascot Crash Bandicoot, the team continued to champion 3D platforming with the creation of Jak and Daxter for the PS2 and Uncharted on the PS3. Now, it’s more well known for the dark and character driven Last of Us series....

Liberty City, Vice City, and San Andreas are arguably three of the most popular cities in gaming since 1996. The game started out as a top-down 2D experience that has evolved into one of the most popular franchises in video game history. Vice City was the fastest selling title on the PlayStation 2 until San Andreas obliterated that record. The Grand Theft Auto franchise has brought open-world sandbox gaming to the masses and has made the freedom to roam just as much fun as following a storyline or mission....

Looking at the recent trend in content making its way to streaming services it’s almost a better question not to ask if something popular will receive an adaptation, but when. Netflix in particular has had a great level of success with their adaptations, most recently with hits like Queen’s Gambit, The Haunting of Hill House, and You. These three shows are all adaptations of novels and show Netflix’s proficiency with bringing the written word to the silver screen....

Guilty Gear fans won’t have long to wait to get a chance to play the long-awaited sequel to the franchise that spanned several generations. The original Guilty Gear in 1998 laid the groundwork for its sequel, Guilty Gear X, and the sequel, XX which was praised for its explosive, fast-paced action, color cast of characters, and extensive support it received in the following years. The game and its subsequent additions over the years would pave the way for future titles, including spiritual successor Blazblue....

343 Industries teases the first bit of 2016’s of add-on content for Halo 5: Guardians with a few quick looks at what will be included in January’s update. During a recent livestream for Halo 5: Guardians’ December update known as “The Cartographer’s Gift”, 343 Industries gave fans a teaser for a few of the forthcoming materials in January’s update at the tail-end of the event, showing off new armor, gun skins, and more....

For a series of its calibre and the fact we haven’t seen an entry in almost six years, Halo Infinite from 343 Industries is shrouded in a surprising amount of secrecy. It’s no secret that its development has been a little ropey, with a high-profile delay following its underwhelming gameplay reveal causing the Xbox Series X to miss out on a sorely needed launch title as Microsoft scrambled to ensure its flagship brand didn’t land flat on its face....

Our quick take Alternatives to consider Garmin Edge 830 Read our review Hammerhead Karoo 2 - 4.5 / 5 Design and build Dimensions: 100.6 x 60.8 x 19.3mm / Weight: 131g Handlebar and out-front mounts included IP67 waterproofing Display and hardware Sensors: Accelerometer, magnetometer, gyroscope, barometer Display: 3.2in panel, 800 x 480 pixels (292ppi) Connectivity: GPS, ANT+, Bluetooth Connection: Wi-Fi, 3G, 4G 32GB storage How Hammerhead handles its data Karoo Companion app Browser-based dashboard Third-party services On the saddle and navigation Profile customisation Offline mapping Rapid rerouting Battery life 2500mAh battery 12 hour reliable life To recap As an Android OS-based device, this bike computer does things a little differently....