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Fans of the Monster Hunter series know that one of the most important elements to the games’ progression is the gear that is craftable after defeating a new monster. While beating a monster offers some fulfillment in itself, crafting a new weapon or some new armor in Monster Hunter makes the experience even more rewarding. One of the newest monsters to join the series is the leviathan Almudron, who was shown off in the most recent trailer for Monster Hunter Rise....

Capcom has revealed new details and a new trailer for Monster Hunter: World. This latest information became available during a Japanese live stream, revealing new and returning fan-favorite Elder Dragons, information about the final beta, and details concerning post-launch support. In the trailer, two of the Elder Dragons revealed are the steel dragon Kushala Daora and the flame king dragon Teostra. Hunters will have to face wind storms from Kushala Daora and a hellish inferno from Teostra....

US Customs and Border Protection seized over 86,000 fake Pokémon figures that were imported from Hong Kong. We’re not sure if these tiny figurines would have fooled a real Pokémon fan, but that’s probably not the point. The point is to fool parents of young kids who just want to play with little Pokémon toys. Kids would know the difference. And as it turns out, the US Customs and Border Protection Office also knew the difference between a counterfeit Pokémon and the real McCoy....

Since the COVID-19 pandemic broke out, movie theaters were always going to be one of the most hard-hit industries by quarantine and social distancing measures, but just how deep do these wounds go? Well the stock market might just offer some clues to that, as Monday’s market open saw movie theater companies take yet another big hit after this weekend’s tame box office numbers. Americans are not willing to risk their health just to go see a movie, a choice mostly validated by the United States’ top infectious disease expert....

Our quick take NBA 2K23 - 4.0 / 5 Throwback gameplay Off-court ventures Impressive gameplay To recap Every bit as bombastic as the real-life NBA, NBA 2K23 is a real treat for hardcore basketball nuts. It’s complex, but basketball is a complex game, and the overriding feel is of a sports game that is more controllable and less semi-automated than the likes of FIFA. Those who are new to basketball will find it intimidating at first, but basketball enthusiasts who can lose themselves in every conceivable facet of the NBA will get the most out of this....

PlayStation China joined the initiative China Hero Project to provide updates on various projects under the collaborative umbrella. One update showcased a brand-new gameplay trailer for PlaySation’s upcoming shooter Convallaria. The new trailer was presented during a domestic online event within Beijing that revealed the status of various titles that are in development under the initiative. Convallaria - developed by Loong Force - is a third-person online shooter in the works for PS4, and its new gameplay trailer flaunts the title’s PvP and PvE content, its high quality, three-dimensional environments, and the reveal of a robotic rock boss all tied together with stunning visuals....

Halo fans received some unexpected news on Twitter today as the official Halo account tweeted out the announcement of an arcade Halo game. Halo: Fireteam Raven is an arcade rail shooter, much in the vein of games like House of the Dead or Time Crisis, set during the events of Halo: Combat Evolved. And it looks like the folks working on the game have put quite some hard work into it....

Enjoy the simpler things in Minecraft life with a new mod called BLOOM that lets you become a groundskeeper. That’s right, now players will be tasked with growing and restoring a beautiful garden in Minecraft similar to Animal Crossing, Harvest Moon, and, of course, Stardew Valley. This mod is all those slow-paced gaming vibes wrapped up into one nice package. It’s free to download now in the marketplace. Those who truly enjoy customization will get that chance to not only repair the dilapidated and forgotten garden but can add their own unique touches....

Earlier today, Rockstar Games dropped the very first gameplay trailer for Red Dead Redemption 2. The video gave fans their very first look at combat (both shooting and melee), the dialogue system, and there was even a snippet of the Dead Eye mechanic. That’s not all though, as it also confirmed a long-circulated rumor about the Marston family. Rockstar had already confirmed that John Marston would be in the game after the protagonist of the last game was spotted in the previous Red Dead Redemption 2 trailer....

The long-awaited announcement of Rocksteady Games’ next release has finally been made. As had been rumored, Rocksteady is currently working on a Suicide Squad game, based on the DC comic where villains are forced into performing dangerous missions for the government. Suicide Squad will be further unveiled at DC’s August Fandome event on August 22. For the time being, however, fans are mostly curious about why Rocksteady took so long to announce it and what the deal is with the game’s development....

Between events like the Guerrilla Collective showcase, IGN’s Summer of Gaming, and GamesRadar’s Future Games Show, there have been plenty of announcements to keep gamers looking to the future after live conventions were canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. One stand-out title revealed at yesterday’s Future Games Show was Serial Cleaners, a sequel to Draw Distance’s 2017 2D action-stealth game Serial Cleaner. Where the original game featured players taking control of a mob’s professional cleaner that had to remove crime scene evidence under the nose of law enforcement in the 1970s, its sequel will homage 90s cinema from directors like Quentin Tarantino with the same concept....

In 2012, Netflix decided it was going dominate yet another area of contemporary media. Not satisfied with just movies and television, the streaming juggernaut began expanding into another beloved category: stand-up comedy. To date, Netflix has released 262 exclusive stand-up specials and series onto its platform, including sets by comedy legends like Jerry Seinfeld, Ellen DeGeneres, and Dave Chapelle. Moreover, it’s been predicted that the streaming service pays at least $500,000 per special, with some stand-out stand-ups getting a lot more (e....

EA has finally clarified that the reason the Battlefield series will be waiting until 2021 for its next iteration will be to take advantage of next generation platforms. Recent statements made by EA via GameSpot clarify that the company will be, “targeting new innovation that will be enabled by next-gen platforms.” With next generation platforms Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 confirmed to release in time for Holiday 2020, many have pressed for further details regarding the decision not to launch simultaneously with the new consoles....

Bethesda Game Studios head Todd Howard reveals that The Elder Scrolls 6 is not a ‘big, active project’, putting an end to speculation the sequel is next in line. Those hoping The Elder Scrolls might be next in line for Bethesda development received a major blow this week, as Game Studios’ head Todd Howard reveals the title is not in “active development.” Apparently the studio has other projects to focus on first, and then things will eventually transition to the popular fantasy RPG series....

A reputable Pokemon leaker has indicated on Twitter that the next Pokemon Presents is coming in early June. The Direct, according to the leaker, will reveal the release dates for both Pokemon Unite and Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. Both previously announced games are expected to release in 2021, though no official release date has been confirmed yet. Pokemon Unite, a MOBA for Switch, iOS and Android, was first announced in June 2020 during a Pokemon Presents stream....

Announced earlier this week, Nioh and its sequel Nioh 2 will be merging together into one enhanced next-generation package, with both games being released as the Nioh Collection. With the collection launching for the PlayStation 5 in February, Team Ninja has already promised that the bundle will be the best way to play both acclaimed RPGs, with better visuals and frame rates. It will also boast vastly improved loading times thanks to the SSD contained in Sony’s newest console, meaning players will have to suffer fewer agonizing waits after failing to slay one of the game’s punishing bosses....

The Advertising Standards Authority declares that developer Hello Games did not use deceptive marketing practices when promoting No Man’s Sky on Steam. Despite the initial controversy and subsequent backlash surrounding No Man’s Sky and its developer Hello Games after fans accused the company of false advertising on Steam, it seems as if things are looking up for the studio as far as the restoration of its reputation is concerned. As it happens, following the Advertising Standards Authority’s investigation into whether or not Hello Games used deceptive marketing practices to promote the survival and space exploration title on Steam, the self-regulatory organization has ruled in favor of the No Man’s Sky developer and Valve, clearing both parties of any wrongdoing....

No More Heroes is a cult classic hack-and-slash action game that’s been ported to the Switch and PC in recent years. These ports only further prove that the series is still worth getting into. The strong art direction and tone of the game completes the experience when combined with its fun gameplay loop. However, even with the strong and dedicated fanbase, the series isn’t for everybody. There are a few things you should know before going into it that can help you determine if it’s the game for you....

Fans of Grasshopper Manufacturer’s No More Heroes series are no doubt anticipating its upcoming sequel, No More Heroes 3, which is slated to release later this year. While the No More Heroes titles started out on Nintendo Wii, with a PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 remaster of the original game in the form of No More Heroes: Heroes Paradise releasing in 2010, the series has found a new home on Nintendo Switch in the past few years, with Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes starting out as a Switch exclusive in early 2019....

Fans of the tunes in SUDA51’s hack-and-slash hit No More Heroes can rejoice once again, as the newest update to the Nintendo Switch port of the game restores some of the music that had been lost to the void. However, a certain fan-favorite J-pop number remains notably absent from the Switch soundtrack. The news will come as a great relief to fans of the game, many of whom have been attempting to sate their hunger for No More Heroes content with the Switch ports of the first two games before the highly-anticipated third entry in the series arrives in August....