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Hello Games releases No Man’s Sky’s final trailer, Survive, showcasing the hostile environments that players will have to endure while exploring the game’s universe. The developers of No Man’s Sky have previously stated that the game can be broken down into four basic elements of Explore, Fight, Trade, and Survive. A few months ago the company began releasing trailers that focus on showcasing each element, beginning with the Explore trailer that highlighted the open world exploration in the space sim....

Noir games come out of the tradition of film noir, adopting the cynicism, black and white aesthetics, and other genre tropes for the video game form. Film noir came about because of Hollywood restrictions that didn’t allow for explicit violence, sexual content, or criminals portrayed in a positive light—while video games nowadays aren’t subject to these restrictions, noir games adopt the atmosphere created in that environment to appeal to fans of the genre....

Oculus, the parent company behind the VR headset Oculus Rift, has stirred up excitement at its yearly hands-on experience at E3. However, despite having been there every year without fail since 2014, Oculus has announced that it will not be present at E3 2017. Oculus didn’t offer an exact reason behind its absence, and it’s not the only major gaming company to withdraw this year, with EA also opting out of E3 2017....

People Can Fly didn’t exactly get the soaring launch reception it was hoping for with Outriders. The game was riddled with server issues at launch, followed by game breaking bugs that wiped hundreds of hours of progress as well as entire inventories. However, the game’s day-one launch on Xbox Game Pass turned out to be a great move, as illustrated by Square Enix president, Yosuke Matsuda during a financial results call for the company....

The Play Station (1991) Sony’s first attempt at a PlayStation console appeared in 1991 and featured a CD drive but played SNES games. The original PlayStation (1994) The actual first PlayStation was released in Japan on 3 December 1994. The PlayStation mouse (1994) In terms of accessories, the PlayStation Mouse - released in Japan in 1994 - became the one most likely to end up at the back of a drawer....

Not too long ago, the toy company NERF teased real-life foam-based guns inspired by the wildly popular team-based shooter Overwatch, with the replica weapons currently scheduled for release at some point next year. Now, Activision Blizzard has revealed that even more toys based on the multiplayer title are on the way, with the American interactive entertainment firm having officially announced a partnership with LEGO Group to produce LEGO sets bearing the game’s brand for the market....

Our quick take Panasonic Lumix GH5 Mark II - 4.0 / 5 Design: What’s new? More prominent movie button New touchscreen and interface 3.5mm in/out for mic/headphones Bigger battery and USB-C charging Panasonic Lumix GH5 Mark II vs Lumix GH5: How much has changed? Video and stills 20.3-megapixel Micro Four Thirds sensor, new anti-reflective (AR) coating 4K Cine at 60fps/4K DCI at 60fps (no cropping) Anamorphic 6K/30p and 4K/60p Performance Wireless livestreaming Wired capabilities being added in future Full HD using NTSC or PAL (60fps or 50fps) To recap It’s probably safe to say that if you’ve got a GH5 already, there’s not much reason to consider buying the second-generation model....

Our quick take Panasonic Lumix TZ100 - 4.0 / 5 Panasonic Lumix ZS100 review: A new breed Panasonic Lumix TZ100 review: Lens limitations Panasonic Lumix ZS100 review: Autofocus ace Panasonic Lumix TZ100 review: Feature rich Panasonic Lumix ZS100 review: Function, 4K & Post Focus Panasonic Lumix TZ100 review: Image quality To recap Overall the Lumix TZ100 reflects where compact cameras are headed: it’s all about larger sensors and more touch-based controls, which will become the norm in the near future - we said the very same of the Canon G9 X (although the Panasonic would be our preference if faced with the choice of buying between those two models) - but, right now, the lens is as much a limitation as the sensor is a liberation....

Since the early 2000s, two Mario RPG series have battled it out for the number one spot in fans’ hearts. First, there’s Paper Mario, a series in which Nintendo’s brave plumber hero takes on the appearance of a 2-D paper figure, sometimes in a 3-D world. The series currently includes five installments, with a sixth game, The Origami King, arriving on Nintendo Switch in July. On the other hand, there’s Mario & Luigi, which finds the two beloved Mario brothers on unique adventures across several kingdoms....

Monster Bone + has a number of uses in Monster Hunter: World. It’s used in the crafting of a number of different weapons and a number of armor sets like the Gala, Bone sets, and Ingot. For players wanting to obtain these powerful weapons or gather all of the armor sets, it’ll take quite a few Monster Bone +s. The best way to do this is to pursue quests that have a chance of rewarding the player with Monster Bone +....

About a couple of months ago, Monster Hunter World was officially revealed to be Capcom’s best-selling title ever, with the role-playing game beating out the previous record holder of the third-person shooter Resident Evil 5. Now, the publisher and developer has disclosed its most up-to-date financial results, which currently lists MHW’s shipments as 7.9 million units as of March 31. Per Capcom, sales of the RPG have helped to bring the company its “highest level of profitability” within its entire history....

Ghost Town Games’ popular co-op title Overcooked 2 has grown exponentially since it first released in 2018, receiving so much DLC that a $53 “Gourmet Edition” was released to encompass the first five expansions. However, the developers have continued putting out more content, such as a summer-themed Sun’s Out Buns Out DLC pack this July. The official Overcooked Twitter account teased another new expansion Friday, one which will be available on all platforms for free starting October 1....

Mortal Kombat 11 just launched, and as can be expected, Warner Bros. Interactive’s marketing campaign for the game is in full swing. One way that Warner Bros. Interactive has decided to promote Mortal Kombat 11 is by hiring SNL cast member and comedian Pete Davidson to appear on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon to talk about the game. During his segment, Davidson revealed that there’s one character on the Mortal Kombat 11 roster he hates....

Mortal Kombat 11 is experiencing a bit of a resurgence thanks to the recent release of the Aftermath expansion. With three new DLC characters, new gameplay features, and some brand new story content, the Aftermath expansion has captured the attention of lapsed players and new fans alike. After playing Mortal Kombat 11, some fans may be wondering who is voicing their favorite characters, particularly when it comes to fan favorite Sub-Zero....

While much of the core focus of Mortal Kombat X heading into the game’s launch was on the main roster of fighters, the attention has shifted somewhat post release. Granted, developer NetherRealm Studios is still focused on improving and balancing their core fighters (new and old), but they also want to clue players in on what’s next. Most immediately, Mortal Kombat X is set to add Jason to its roster as the first DLC guest character....

Our quick take Motorola Moto X Play - 4.5 / 5 Moto X Play review: Design Moto X Play review: Display Moto X Play review: Hardware Moto X Play review: Battery life Moto X Play review: Cameras Moto X Play review: Software To recap The Moto X Play slips into a space between the Moto G and what you expect the Moto X to be. The real star is battery life, as this is one of the best endurance devices we’ve seen, and Android fans will enjoy the bloatware free experience....

Throughout the years, NBA 2K has tried to be as realistic as possible when it comes to simulating the feel of real basketball and the NBA season. With game modes such as MyCareer or MyNBA (formerly MyGM or MyLeague), player ratings and stats are crucial. NBA 2K21 frequently updates the ratings of its players throughout the season to match player performances. Player rating changes take everything into account, from poor off-season performances (which can cause ratings to plummet) to the latest NBA matches....

In a cool bit of retroactive continuity, a new easter egg put into Modern Warfare 2 Remastered fixes a plot error from Modern Warfare 3. Everything takes place on the infamous “No Russian” mission in a “blink and you’ll miss it” moment that casual fans likely won’t spot. To prevent spoilers, I’ll be discussing the details below the video. For those that haven’t played any of the popular Call of Duty games from the last decade, there was a moment in Modern Warfare 3 where protagonist Yuri is seen crawling into the airport where Modern Warfare 2’s “No Russian” mission takes place....

Our quick take Nest Protect - 4.0 / 5 Design Install & setup The glowing ring of safety The internet of things Excuse me, sorry to trouble, but there is a fire Wave to stop To recap There is no doubting the Nest Protect is a very clever device that works as prescribed and completes the task it sets out effortlessly. The Nest Protect looks good, will alert you to a fire or CO2 emergency and even guide you through the room you’ve got it placed in all without you really having to do anything....

As time goes on, and the PS4 and Xbox One become the new normal for video game consoles, more and more games will leave behind the previous generation in favor of the new. Ubisoft has already decided to move its bigger and more profitable franchises to the current systems, and it seems like this decision will be seen more often as the year progresses. Take the recently revealed Need for Speed reboot, for example, which is also only coming to the PC, PS4, and Xbox One....