Summary The aspect of family is often regarded as an important trope in film. From the space operas ofStar Warsto the royal kingdoms of Disney princess movies, family is ever-present in storytelling.Films teach a message, good or bad, and one great lesson that is often taught from films is that family does not have to be related by bloodline. There are some great movies out there in which stepmothers are presented as loving, fun, and people that audiences would want as tropes for their mother....

Near the beginning ofChained Echoes, players will take control of Ser Victor, a famous author who is accompanied by a goat-like companion named Heinlein. Upon taking control of Victor, fans will have the opportunity to engage with several mini-games that award chips. Players will eventually need to give these chips to a red-haired employee in “exchange for rewards,” and this guide contains details on how many chips inChained Echoesfans should attempt to amass....

Summary Street vendors inCyberpunk 2077: Phantom Libertycarry valuable consumables that allow V to permanently buff some of their stats. This makes them much more useful than their counterparts in the base game and should consequently help playersbeatCyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty’schallenging campaign. Outside of Dogtown, Night Cityvendors largely peddle some of the most uselessCyberpunk 2077items. Food and meds merchants are the most obvious examples of that trend, as their inventories predominantly consist of completely ineffective healing products which simply aren’t worth bothering with....

Tabletop gaming has been interwoven with video games a lot over the years, with recent titles like Resolution Games’Demeotaking inspiration fromDungeons and Dragonsas well as card games likeMagic the Gathering.Dungeons and Dragonshas a long and creative history with video games, andDemeois the perfect example of how the gameplay of one can be seamlessly implanted into the format of the other, with just a few updates and tweaks. Other recent examples that showcase the popularity of video game interpretations of tabletop gaming isGearbox Software’sTiny Tina’s Wonderlands,a fantasy-themed RPG that incorporates both elements of theBorderlandsseries andDungeons and Dragons....

Destiny 2has evolved to be a dynamic game with lots of content to play through at all times, which was first achieved with yearly expansions and DLC, and later with many Seasons and events. Across an entire year ofDestiny 2, players can typically look forward to at least four major seasonal events in the form of the Dawning for the holiday season, Guardian Games in spring, the Solstice in the summer, andFestival of the Lost in October and November....

For the past 14 days, theEpic Games Storehas been giving away free games in an attempt to draw more users to its service. The final day of the Epic Games Store free game event is upon us, and it’s going out with a bang, giving awaythreegames instead of just one. Starting today and until January 9 at 10:00am local time, PC gamers can downloadDarksiders: Warmastered Edition,Darksiders 2: Deathinitive Edition, andSteepfor free from the Epic Games Store....

The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has been on a recent hot streak following its success with the Infinity Saga that concluded many storylines and characters from the past decade. Now just beginning phase four, the ongoing universe seems to be heading in bigger and bolder directions more than ever. From the debut of the television format on Disney Plus which explores many side characters in greater depth (through series likeWandaVision, Loki,andHawkeye) to the introduction of the multiverse and greater cosmic beings, the MCU is not only spending time setting up its heroes but bringing in some big worthy villainous additions as well....

Aliens have officially arrived inFortnite, and players can see their presence manifest in a variety of different ways. For example, there are now Cosmic Chests spawning acrossFortnite’s map, and indeed they appear to be of extraterrestrial invention. For those fans that are curious about the best way to go about locating these Chests, and how to open them once they are found, this guide contains full details on these brand new containers....

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is undoubtedly one of the best video games of all time, and plenty of players are still enjoying Tamriel’s vibes throughreplays on new game systemsand the Elder Scrolls Online game. Skyrim has enraptured gamers for over a decade with its expansive open-world, in-depth world-building, and of course, dragons. Finding officially licensed Skyrim accessories is difficult and can be costly, while unofficial gear from crafters on sites like Etsy can be prohibitively expensive....

Once Version 3.4 ofGenshin Impactwas released, players had already been introduced to the winding tunnels of Sumeru and its many hidden passageways beneath the forest. The Desert of Hadramaveth was no joke when it came to the additional plethora of mazes that players have come to know as the Wenut tunnels. InGenshin Impact,the Wenut is a predator that lurks beneath the sub-region of the Great Red Sands, known for its territorial instincts and ability to build a hive network of caves and holes underground....

Quick Links The B-14 Adjudicator is the first fully-automatic Marksman Rifle inHelldivers 2. While each shot from this weapon doesn’t hit quite as hard as the Diligence and its Counter Sniper variant, the Adjudicator makes up for it by being more adaptable, being capable of taking down both heavy infantry and swarms of smaller enemies with relative ease. While not as eye-catching as theexplosive sidearm from the new premiumHelldivers 2Warbond, the Adjudicator already stands out among its peers as the only conventional gun in its catalog....

After the thorough investigation of Quentin in the previous acts ofHello Neighbor 2, he discovers that Mr. Peterson has changed his home address to hide from the cops. In fear of losing Aaron after losing his wife and daughter, Theodore turns the Museum into a hideout and locks the child in the attic. Quentin’s curiosity about Raven Brook’s missing children leads him on this journey of discovery inHello Neighbor 2. Since he finds Mr....

Overwatchis full of memorable heroes, but few require as much skill to use correctly as Doomfist. However, while the combo-focusedOverwatchhero has a lot of abilities at his disposal, a recent clip highlights two players that are afraid to use them. Doomfist is built around chaining abilities together, and those that master his skills can use the hero very effectively in one-on-one encounters. Rising Uppercut launches enemies into the air, Seismic Slam sees Doomfist hitting the ground, and Rocket Punch can see him dealing immense damage with his gauntlet if players are knocked into a wall....