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Although the majority of recent news surrounding the Halo franchise is all about the upcoming Master Chief Collection, that new-gen series anthology isn’t the only thing Spartan fans have to be excited about. Halo 5: Guardians will arrive in 2015 and offer a brand new adventure for Master Chief and a mysterious new character. After a few weeks of speculation and theories, 343 Industries eventually revealed that the Spartan standing opposite Chief on the cover of Guardians is a brand-new character....

The PlayStation VR is quickly selling out across the web. While you won’t be able to find the Launch Bundle available online, GameStop has their own exclusive bundles. If you must pick up a PlayStation VR bundle and you don’t want to deal with ridiculous eBay scalping prices, GameStop actually has a wide variety of bundle choices to choose from - and these deals are online only. In fact, their most noteworthy bundle is essentially the complete PlayStation VR launch experience for the price of “only” $889....

What can Hitman 3 do now that the series has concluded? Actually, there’s quite a bit. Think of what a baseball team can do after they’ve won a game. Shower, sign autographs, get ready for the next game, look at game film, etc. To fans of either Hitman 3 or baseball, the game might be finished. But to those involved, the work has only begun. Hitman 1 and 2 were given huge improvements, DLC packages, and patches that changed the look, layout, and gameplay over time....

Hitman 3’s latest patch brings with it support for the PS5’s Game Help feature, which provides helpful in-game hints for Hitman 1, 2, and 3. This news comes from Alt/Char who were quick to notice the support for the feature in IO Interactive’s latest patch notes. PlayStation Plus subscribers will now be able to access hints on completing different objectives across every level in each Hitman game by going to the Activities menu via the Dualsense’s home button....

The slider phone is 2019’s answer to the notch - does it make sense? Our quick take Honor Magic 2 initial What’s a slider phone? Screen slides down to expose front-facing cameras 5 track ‘Butterfly multi-track’ sliding mechanism Associated launch sound with app launch Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 review: Back to the future Design and display 6.39-inch AMOLED screen, 2340 x 1080 resolution, 19.5:9 aspect ratio In-screen fingerprint scanner, 3D Face Unlock Gradient finish available in black, red or blue 157....

Open-world games are a little bit exhausting. I say that knowing that some of my all-time favourite games are open-worlds, but that’s offset by the fact that the vast majority of games I abandon are open-world too. Similarly, The Shawshank Redemption and Pulp Fiction are two of my favourite movies, but that doesn’t mean I want every flick to be two and a half hours long. Open-worlds are great, but not every game needs to have one - and the best example of this is Horizon Zero Dawn....

This Bridgerton article contains major spoilers for Season 1, as well as concealed references to the books. Bridgerton, the first TV series from Netflix’s collaboration with Shonda Rhimes’ production company, debuted on Christmas Day to viewers hungry for a romantic distraction from the ongoing pandemic. The recent announcement of renewal for a Season 2 comes as no surprise as rumors were already swirling. Although showrunner Chris Van Dusen has received praise from critics and fans alike for diversified casting and a storyline filled with drama, some noticed a few glaring issues that detracted from the enjoyment of the story....

This article contains spoilers for Evangelion 3.0 + 1.01: Thrice Upon a Time. Evangelion 3.0 + 1.01 Thrice Upon a Time had a lot to wrap up. Not just the story of the Rebuild of Evangelion films, a story that had been left on a cliffhanger since 2012, but the Evangelion franchise as a whole, which began in 1995. This is the swansong, for Evangelion, the final story for the foreseeable future in creator Hideaki Anno’s ideal version of the series....

Flash Gordon still stands alone in the pantheon of comic book movies 40 years on. Colorful, vibrant, kinky, and often absurd, Mike Hodges’ gaudy tale of an all-American boy defeating a powerful villain from space and saving the Earth in the process had until recently felt far removed from the predominantly safe and CG-heavy comic book fare of the last few decades, despite its familiar themes and due in large part to its distinct refusal to take itself seriously....

Many Call of Duty fans were relieved when they discovered that this year’s Call of Duty would be ditching the unrealistic science-fiction action of recent entries to return to the franchise’s grounded, historical roots. However, some fans have raised their eyebrows at the announcement that Call of Duty: WW2 will feature female soldiers in multiplayer, bringing into question the game’s dedication to historical accuracy. Some fans have voiced their disapproval of this announcement, taking the inclusion of female soldiers in the game’s multiplayer as a sign that it will not strive to be as historically accurate as possible....

In the same way that Animal Crossing: New Horizons might seem quite boring on the surface level, spending most of the day talking to anthropomorphic villagers, catching bugs and fish, and selling turnips for insane amounts of money, Stardew Valley also probably doesn’t seem all that interesting to gamers who are used to high intensity, action-packed titles. Rather, Stardew Valley’s intensity comes from the drive to complete tasks and feel that sense of fulfillment....

Friendships have finally come to Mortal Kombat 11, and they are giving players the chance to momentarily eschew the game’s hyper violence in favor of something a bit more comical. That said, some fans may not be entirely clear on how to do Friendships in MK11, and this guide is here to offer some assistance to these players. To put things simply, Mortal Kombat 11’s Friendships are performed by entering a set of inputs from a certain distance at the end of a match very much like a standard Fatality....

There are a decent chunk of people coming back to check out Remnant: From the Ashes now that its prequel game, Chronos: Before the Ashes is no longer exclusive to Oculus. Well, that & the fact that Remnant was free on the Epic Games Store back in August. Remnant is a blast to play, actually uses a lot of procedural generation (like many other games these days), and has a ton of replayability!...

Best HTC Vive and Vive Pro games: Incredible experiences to play right now Best HTC Vive accessories: Upgrade and enhance your VR experiences with these gadgets How does wireless VR work? What’s the difference between TPCAST and the official adapter? How the TPCAST Wireless Adapter works Where to buy the adapter What’s included? HMD wireless receiver PC transmitter Power box 20,100mAh battery pack Long three-in-one cable Short HDMI cable Nylon mesh battery bag and belt strap Wi-Fi router Network cable How to set up the TPCAST wireless adapter Removing the cables Installing the wireless receiver Adding power Setting up the transmitter Installing the router Pairing the transmitter and receiver Software and final setup Does the TPCAST work with the Deluxe Audio Strap?...

Our quick take Huawei P40 Pro initial What’s new in P40 Pro design? Finishes: Ice White, Black, DeepSea Blue, Silver Frost, Blush Gold Optical in-screen fingerprint scanner IP68 water- and dust-resistant Huawei P40, P40 Pro, P40 Pro+: What colours and finishes are available? What’s an Overflow Display? 6.58-inch OLED display 2640 x 1200 resolution 90Hz refresh rate Does the P40 Pro have Google apps? Android 10 with EMUI 10.1 No Play Store access Is the P40 Pro Huawei’s flagship?...

Our quick take Huawei Sound Joy - 4.0 / 5 Design & Features Dimensions: 202mm (H) x 73mm (D) / Weight: 680g Finishes: Obsidian Black, Spruce Green IP67 certified dust and water-resistant Best Bluetooth speakers: Top portable speakers for every budget Sound Quality & User Experience Speakers: 20W 50mm x 75mm racetrack-shaped full-frequency speaker; 10W 19mm tweeter; 2x passive radiators 3x microphones (uses G-sensor to switch between two horizontal and vertical sound pickup mics) Battery capacity: 8800mAh - up to 26 hours playback Connectivity: Bluetooth 5....

This year’s remake of Demon’s Souls was mostly well-received, which makes sense. The game is a visual and technical powerhouse on the PS5, and an impressive opening salvo from Sony going into the next generation. For anybody looking for a lavish and uncomplicated launch game, it’s one of the best ones out there. But for me, Demon’s Souls was a bit of a disappointment. I’ll be the first to admit that I didn’t play a ton of it, and wound up spending more time watching my girlfriend do it instead....

Bridgette Wilson-Sampras has always been one of my favorite actresses. From Last Action Hero to Billy Madison to House On Haunted Hill, she stole scenes in some of my absolute favorite flicks of the ’90s. However, my favorite role of hers (and I’d suspect many others’) is her turn as Mortal Kombat’s Sonya Blade. Wry, confident, and resilient, her take on Sonya is what elevated the character from generic to iconic in my mind....

Tawna Bandicoot was easily the breakout star of Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time, making her first main series appearance since the very first Crash Bandicoot, where she was just a damsel in distress in need of rescuing. In Crash 4, she was an alternate universe version of herself, which allowed the developers to reboot her character without needing a long, drawn out explanation for her new persona. The likes of Crash Team Racing: Nitro Fueled had already done its part to flesh Tawna out, but this full reset of her personality - while still being recognisably Tawna - meant she is a character brimming with potential and begging to be explored....

There are many things to love about Red Dead Redemption 2, the flawed masterpiece that it is. From its huge open world to its breathtaking presentation to its engaging narrative, Red Dead Redemption 2 rarely skips a beat. One of its more understated qualities, however, is the game’s superb soundtrack. Spoilers lie ahead, so beware. Red Dead Redemption 2 has several great, diverse tunes on its soundtrack. “American Venom” captures the heart of the Wild West by with its intense electric guitars while “That’s the Way It Is” wonderfully concludes the penultimate mission of Chapter 6....