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In the wake of massive layoffs at Microsoft that saw the company eliminate 10,000 jobs across numerous divisions, Xbox head Phil Spencer stated in a recent interview that343 Industriesremains “critically important” to both Xbox and theHalofranchise. In the days following the layoffs at Microsoft, rumors had circulated that343 Industries was removed from active development onHalotitles, leading some gamers to worry about the franchise’s long-term future. Created by Microsoft in 2007 to head up theHalofranchise following original developer Bungie’s split from the company, 343 Industries’ entries in the popular shooter series have often been a source of contention among franchise fans....

Summary The director and producer ofThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomexplain how the developers decided to characterize this game’s iteration of the infamous Demon King, Ganondorf.Tears of the Kingdomwas a highly anticipated release for 2023, with one of the things that many were hyped for being the latest take on the longtime villain. The previous game,Breath of the Wild, only showed Ganondorf off in small chunks that had him have less agency as the main villain, while this sequel gives him a much bigger role....

The Terminator has been a part of the “Death Battle” conversation and for good reason. Being a part of the exclusive list of characters is no small feat for this cultural icon. He even has his own detailedWiki pagethat can help any enthusiast make a point. RELATED:BioShock: Every Plasmid, Ranked Worst To Best Going up against him is a challenge, but it can be done depending on who’s fighting him. So this list is a gauge to set where the Skynet super machine stands....

Perhaps the greatest compliment an aspiring filmmaker can receive is a raving endorsement from one of the best in the game. Sometimes, a few words of praise from a Hollywood great can make a person’s entire career. With that in mind, it looks like something big is on the horizon for two video hobbyists from Minneapolis, after their mesmerizing clip caught the attention of James Gunn, the director of theGuardians of the Galaxyfilms....

When it comes to discussions about video game graphical fidelity, and the GPU technology that helps run it, inevitably the topic of image upscaling will crop up.Nvidia launched recently version 2.3 of its DLSS algorithm, with the AI-powered tech becoming an industry standard. The only downside is that it requires the use of the company’s own RTX graphics cards. On the other side,AMDalso has its own upscaling feature which is relatively new on the market, and it looks as though it’s going to be rolling out to a lot more games at some point....

Animal Crossing: New Horizonsboasts a wealth of new content in the wake of the 2.0 Update andHappy Home ParadiseDLC. As a result, fans of theAnimal Crossingfranchise can now create even more in-game tributes to their favorite properties. However, oneAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsfan decided to take the opposite approach and craft some adorable,Animal Crossing-themed figures as a real-life birthday present. Like many other simulation games,Animal Crossing: New Horizonsoffers players a lot of customizationoptions for their island, their home, and their villagers....

Summary Destiny 2is filled with many different weapon types to choose from. One of the most popular types of weapons is the Hand Cannon. Usually designed like a revolver, these futuristic cowboy guns pack a punch. They offer a great way for players to do a lot of damage from a single shot. Destiny 2offers dozens of Exotic weapons to choose from as well, andten of these are hand cannons. Each Exotic Hand Cannon features a unique design and special perks that are often much better than standard weapons....

Between the Game Awards andDisney’s own announcement event, December 10th of 2020 was an absolute avalanche of new reveals. Many were simply confirmations of already-known projects, but others were in the category of the completely unexpected. Pixar definitely lands on the latter side with its announcement of an actual Buzz Lightyear prequel movie. Announced by Pixar director Pete Docter during 2020’s Disney Investor Day, the aptly namedLightyearwill focus on the backstory of belovedToy Storyfigure Buzz Lightyear as a character, rather than the toy version audiences have grown to love for over 25 years....

Activision’s popularCall of Dutyfranchise will be breaking into the next console generation early withCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold War. Before the game releases in November, players have gotten the chance to try it out thanks to themost-downloaded beta inCall of Dutyhistory, but it turns out there were deeper secrets to discover in theBlack Ops Cold Warbeta beyond its gameplay mechanics. In a post to the r/blackopscoldwar subreddit yesterday, Reddit user Neur0r pointed out strings of numbers hidden in background images around the beta menu....

Dead Island 2features a lot of locked doors and chests that require finding a specific key in order to unlock. This can be very frustrating for players starting out and wanting to quickly earn everything that the game has to offer. Sometimes the necessary key to get may be tied to a specific side quest, or players might have to return afterbeating a later story mission. However, the Halperin Security Safe can be unlocked once it is found....

There are nine different subclasses to choose from inDestiny 2, and for the most part, they play severely different from each other. The Warlock subclasses have some consistencies between them, but digging deep shows they really do what they do in different ways. For this list, let’s take a look at the Voidwalker subclass and how to get the most out of it inCrucible. RELATED:Destiny 2: The 5 Best Weapons For Crucible (And 5 Worst)...

Doom Eternalis a fresh take on a modern shooter with classic mechanics that harkens back to the days of the OGDoomas well asDoom 64. It’s a fantastic sequel that only seems to add mechanics rather than taking them away, though the endless amount of new buttons to press during a firefight has aggravated some fans. But, those same fans may be surprised to learn that the overall weapon count and variety are almost essentially the same as inDoom(2016)....

Summary Embracer Group’s Chief Operations Officer, Egil Strunke, has confirmed that they departed from the holding company sometime last week, ending their cumulative eight-year tenure in it. Strunke’s departure fromEmbracer Groupcomes at a precarious time; the company is recovering from a major deal that didn’t push through. The past few months haven’t been kind to Embracer Group. Gamers may recall it has been closing studios following a major company-wide restructuring. The lateststudio closed by Embracer was Campfire Cabal, which didn’t even reach its first birthday before its closure....