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When manga get adapted into anime, viewers almost always dread the existence of filler episodes. After all, when an anime catches up too soon with its manga origins, there won’t be any “new” content to adapt. Sadly, the existence of rather dull filler arcs did give these episodes a bad reputation among anime fans. RELATED:Visual Novels That Are Amazing (After A Rough Opening Few Hours) However, some filler arcs do tend to impress fans, so much so that it’s regrettable they’re not part of the official canon....

When asked about regulator scrutiny ofMicrosoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard, Xbox boss Phil Spencer says that discussions have been “fair and honest.“Microsoft’s acquisition of the video game publisher has been slowed down in both the European Union and the United Kingdom as regulators analyze whether the deal could be anticompetitive. Microsoft has largely remained quiet on the subject, making Spencer’s comments particularly interesting. While a significant amount of focus has been placed on Xbox potentiallymakingCall of Dutyan exclusiveor making the franchise available through Xbox Game Pass, the bigger picture can often be ignored....

An artist took to social media to post a slice of their creativity with a custom-madeXboxWireless Controller modeled after the DiGiorno brand of frozen pizzas. The artist posted their creation on Twitter at the behest of the DiGiorno social media team, where it received attention from other users that asked about the artist and theXboxcontroller.This is far from the first time that an Xbox product sported the logo and likeness belonging to a separate company, and vice versa....

Developer Larian Studios has confirmed that players will indeed be able to respec their characters inBaldur’s Gate 3. This will be reassuring for people worried that they might get stuck with unwitting choices made in the early hours of the game, filled with regret for the ensuing75 to 100 hours it will take to beatBaldur’s Gate 3. So far, it looks as though the game will perfectly fit the mold of what many people consider to be a classic, full-fledged RPG, with dozens of hours of side quests and story to get lost in....

Echo Auto (1st gen) For its Black Friday sale, Amazon is offering substantial discounts across its smart range, including its first generation ofEcho Auto Hands-Freedevice. This gadget is currently priced at $14.99, down from $49.99, which equates to a huge saving of 70%. The Echo Auto device allows the Alexa smartphone app to connect to most car stereos via the aux port or Bluetooth. This lets the driver control the radio with their voice as well as get useful traffic updates along a journey....

The PlayStation 4 is not backward compatible with any previous PlayStation consoles, but it is still capable of playing these older games through other methods. Sony has used thePlayStation Now serviceto make it possible for fans to play select PS3 games on PS4 and PlayStation 5, whereas it has re-released some classic PS2 games for individual download as well. Thanks to thePS5 being backward compatible with PS4, these downloadable PS2 games are available to play on Sony’s next-generation console as well....

Alice in Borderlandis a thriller television series based on a manga of the same name by author Haro Aso. The story differs from the manga but follows two individuals, played by Kento Yamazaki and Tao Tsuchiya, who find themselves trappedin an abandoned Tokyoand forced to play challenging games or lose their lives. Viewers waiting for season three or looking for other series similar toAlice in Borderlandwill be pleased to know that they have a plethora of options available, many just a click away....

For players that enjoy a good story, visual novels are perfect. More narrative-driven than other types of games, they involve a lot of reading. However, they’re usually accompanied by great visuals, some interesting gameplay elements, and, crucially, the power to make decisions. A good visual novel will allow the player to really shape the story, changing the outcome for the protagonist. RELATED:Games Bookworms Will Love Itch.io is a treasure trove of visual novels: with hundreds to choose from, it can feel overwhelming to browse through them....

In the calm before the storm, among smaller announcements, many leaks and announcements are preparing for E3 season in this week’s video game news. Game Rant has compiled some of the biggest gaming news stories from this past week together into a concise post for fans and enthusiasts to stay up to date on the most important events in the industry per week. Highlighting the most relevant stories, this list is not inherently and totally objective, and will not contain every news story this week....

Not long ago it was popular chatter on the Internet that Grammy-winning musicianBillie Eilish’s mom was a voice actor forMass EffectandFinal Fantasy, among various other series. A love of video games clearly penetrates deep in their family, as Eilish talked about how the theme song to PopCap Games’Plants vs. Zombieswas one of the samples used to create her hit songBad Guyduring an interview with Rolling Stone. The Rolling Stone interview where Eilish and her brother Finneas talked aboutPlants vs....

Summary Sasuke Uchiha is one of the main charactersin the entirety of theNarutofranchise, possibly second only to the protagonist himself, Naruto Uzumaki. These two characters have, together, held everything and made Naruto the great success that it is. WhenNarutoended, fans were extremely sad to see these two characters part ways and embark on their own journeys. Of course,Borutowas announced not long after and it was a chance for the fans to see their favorite characters once again....

Activision Blizzard has been evolving theCall of Duty: Warzoneexperience with regular updates, and the battle royale is coming to mobile with the classic Verdansk map. Going through multiple iterations that changed POIs, Verdansk inCall of Duty: Warzonewas reverted to the 1980s withCall of Duty Black Ops: Cold Warand replaced by the Pacific Caldera map around the release ofCall of Duty: Vanguard, but Verdansk is returning with the mobile release. Teasing therelease ofCall of Duty: Warzone 2and a mobile version of the original battle royale experience, Activision Blizzard has dropped multiple hints for whatCall of Dutyfans can expect from the franchise beyond the Fall launch ofModern Warfare 2....

After much speculation and anticipation, CD Projekt Red has announced the technical specs required to runCyberpunk 2077on PCs. The eagerly awaited, hi-tech RPG is visually impressive, and many players have been waiting on pins and needles to see if their machines will pass muster. Over eight years after it was first announced,Cyberpunk 2077is finally set to hit consoles on November 19th. As is always the case with lengthy development cycles, hitting a technical sweet spot that allows as many players to participate as possible, while also producing show-stopping visuals, is a major challenge....