After she appeared in the HBO version, Naughty Dog revealed Ellie’s mom had been planned to appear in DLC forThe Last of Us, and it’s arguable that this was the best-case scenario. It preserved the game’s story structure while still adding to the TV series. Since its debut, HBO’sThe Last of Ushas demonstrated its appreciation for the source material with its accuracy and shot-for-shot recreations of certain scenes, but it has also broken away from these same sources to add its own flair and creativity, evidenced byBill and Frank’s radical yet well-received changes....

Xboxhas come swinging out the gates this generation with not one but two separate console experiences designed for two different demographics. Microsoft has clearly put a lot of work into makingXbox Game Pass the quintessential part of owning an Xbox console, and Microsoft seems to have solid plans for the future of the platform, with plenty of seemingly great content in the works. In addition to this,Xbox Game Passhas allowed Microsoft to sign a number of deals with publishers for launch day exclusivity on the platform, as well as third-party deals....

February has been an interesting month for Xbox Live Gold after Microsoft introduced several changes to the service. First, itattempted to increase the price of an Xbox Live Gold subscription, but luckily for players, the company reversed its decision in less than 24 hours after receiving backlash from fans. However, one of the most significant changes introduced to Xbox Live Gold is thatplayers no longer require a subscription to access free-to-play gamessuch asFortnite, Apex Legends, and the like....

There’s a reasonable demand forLeague of Legendscosplay, and it’s mainly because of the wonderful design of the champions. They all have distinctive looks and specific features that make them easily recognizable. You might’ve never played the game, but it’s highly likely that you’ve heard of Jinx and know how she looks. RELATED:10 Best Assassin’s Creed Cosplays That Look Just Like The Game The huge popularity of the game results in afair amount of themed cosplay....

Every timeRockstar Gamescreate a video game, they make sure to pack so many details that it seems almost insane. Believe it or not, but it’s been close to 7 years, andGrand Theft Auto Vis still going strong. The game has gone through three console generations and still looks like something that is released last year. That compliments the enormously large amount of content packed in that 90+ GB of game data....

Last year Nintendo brought back the originalFire Emblemon theirNESonline service for Switch. It wasn’t a remake, but it was officially translated into English for the first time, breaking a thirty-year-old record. This year they are outdoing themselves by bringing back theirFamicom Detective Clubgames in a dual remake collection on Switch. RELATED:Every NES Game Added To Nintendo Switch Online In 2020, Ranked This also marks a big gap between the original launch in Japan and the first Western release....

This year’s batch of Super Bowl trailers included a short new teaser for65, a prehistoric sci-fi film starring Adam Driver and Ariana Greenblatt. Though not as long as its official trailers, the TV spot did share more exciting shots of the upcoming film. Written and directed by Scott Beck and Byran Woods,Sony’s65follows Driver’s Mills, a pilot of a spacecraft that crash-lands on Earth in prehistoric times. He and Koa - the only other survivor of the crash and played by Greenblatt - must traverse the dinosaur-ridden terrain and use their wits and technology to figure out a means of escape....

When it comes to horror developers, few are as renowned as Frictional Games, the minds behind theAmnesiaseries andSoma. The former especially established the studio as one of the most reputable players in the genre, withAmnesiaoften being referred to as a key innovator behind the brand of first-person horror often favored by many games today. AfterSoma,the studio remained somewhat quiet about future projects, however, it seems it’s now gearing up for its next big release....

Summary AnAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsplayer has built a delightful marina and fish market on their island. Fans of Nintendo’s life sim have been pushing what is possible in the game since it released, and players have built amazingcreations inAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsthat blow away the community and show what a bit of patience and hard work can produce. Many gamers have made impressiveareas inAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsthat add a bit of character to their islands....

Because of its highly competitive nature,Apex Legendsplayers are constantly dealing with one meta or another. Whether it wasSeason 2’s Alternator+Disruptor Round meta, the dominance of the 30-30 meta, or the current “Can’t See Sh*t” meta, it’s something that has and will continuously cycle through the game. At the same time, metas can work out differently when someone is looking at a casual lobby, a Ranked lobby, or the high-level play of ALGS....

In September, Ubisoft will be hosting some sort of event to showcase the future ofAssassin’s Creed. What that means exactly is still anyone’s guess, but for many, there are four major possibilities. Fans could either get a look at anAC1 Remake, which fans think Ubisoft has teased;AC Infinity, the live-service title confirmed by Ubisoft some time ago;AC Rift, the reported, more classic-style action-adventure title said to be in development; andAC Nexus, a VR entry in the franchise....

Summary OneBaldur’s Gate 3player manages to use the game’s flexibility to set up an elaborate explosive barrel sequence inside a town and unleashing fiery chaos, death, and destruction. Based around theDungeons & Dragonstabletop RPG systemsand mechanics,Baldur’s Gate 3offers players a lot of freedom in how they tackle the many challenges presented to them. Many times, players need to roll a virtual dice to determine how certain actions or encounters play out which can sometimes lead to unique outcomes and differences between players based on their choices....

Ufotablehas an ace up its sleeve that even its bigger rivals can’t match: crisp, vibrant, and flowing animations. Ufotable has a reputation for ananimation stylethat produces some of the smoothest and most fluid visuals in the industry. The studio is ambitious with its presentation, and each second of animation appears like a thousand moving paintings dancing together in perfect synchronization to create jaw-dropping action sequences. This is reflected in the company’s biggest and most popular titles, and people who want a treat for their eyes will surely want to check outUfotable’s best anime....