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Summary There are many plug-ins forThe Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion, big and small. And, yes, that most definitely includes the dreaded, lauded ‘Horse Armor’. For 2006, it was an ingenious idea for the time: a combination of full-sized DLCs and smaller, cheaper ones that would enhance the overall product and offer players accommodation, bonus items, and more. Naturally, the largerOblivionDLCs are going to be better than the smaller nuggets, since they offer quests,new locations to plunder, and unique loot on a much grander scale....

Earlier this year, the MCU radically subverted its audience’s expectations withWandaVision, a show that was devoid of superhero action for a months’ worth of episodes and whose biggest conflict (at least in the early days) was an ill-prepared dinner party. In the style of an old black-and-white sitcom,WandaVisionchronicledWanda and Vision’s comical misadventuresin the tranquil suburban neighborhood of Westview. The series paid homage to a ton of beloved sitcoms from every era of television, fromI Love LucytoFull HousetoModern Family, but arguably the show’s biggest influence – at least in its early 4:3 B&W episodes – wasThe Dick Van Dyke Show....

The Falcon and the Winter Soldiercapped off its six-week run on Disney Plus with afinale that tied all the loose endsthe series had up to this point, so in very non-MCU fashion it really didn’t have to go all out with any crazy post-credits scenes. It did, however, introduce a few characters that will definitely be sticking around for Phase Four and possibly beyond. It so happens to be that the series’ leading heroes,The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, actually got somewhat predictable -though no less fulfilling- character arcs, and instead, it’s the antagonists who ended up being shrouded in mystery to the point that it’s actually quite hard to make out what kind of role they’ll be playing in upcoming projects....

After months of anticipation, the 2021 Game Awards have finally come and gone. The show was packed with gaming news and accolades this year. Starting as early as the pre-show, and even earlier if a viewer had caught The MIX Picks, tons of games were revealed, re-revealed, and given new details. It was an impressive show, doubly so considering that it was the industry’s return to in-person events with a live audience....

Quick Links The Sims 4has dozens of DLC content that players can purchase in order to improve their base game experience. There are all sorts of DLC, and certain types of additional content can deeply enrich a Sim’s life. These packs range from big expansions to the game that bring new skills, objects, clothes, and worlds, to small CAS or Build Mode kits for more niche themes. The Grunge Revival kit is a Create-A-Sim-focused content pack with awesome clothes that fit the notorious ’90s Grunge fashion style....

With the newest update toVampire Survivors,players were told there would bea new Powerup, Challenge Stage, and a secret. That secret turned out to beanother secret characterthat many are still trying to figure out how to unlock. Despite it being called “The Tiny One,” this content update has been anything but tiny, bringing players back for more of their favorite game and giving them new challenges. RELATED:Vampire Survivors: How To Change Skins For Characters Players have most likely heard of Scorej-Oni by now and are wondering where exactly they find this character withinVampire Survivors....

Story-driven video games can be the most riveting experience a player can enjoy, if their concepts are executed to perfection. For the most part, games with solid writing can make up for any gameplay deficits as well, which makes these narratives the most important part of such video games. However, for these stories to pay off,their endings also need to be engaging in their own right. This is where many games might end up failing when it comes to delivering a satisfying payoff to the many hours that a player invested in their stories....

Summary The release ofAtlas Fallen, the next title from developer Deck13 Interactive, is right around the corner. Despite being known for its work on the originalLords of the FallenandThe Surge, everything shown so far forAtlas Fallensuggests that the title is shaping up to be a departure for the studio.Lords of the Fallenholds the distinction of being one of the earliest “Soulslikes” after the success ofDark Souls,and Deck13 continued to impress fans of the genre with bothThe SurgeandThe Surge 2....

Blizzard introduced a new form of endgame progression toWorld of Warcraftknown as Renown withShadowlands, and it looks like the studio is planning on expanding the system even more inDragonflight.Previously, the Renown system was tied to the four Covenants ofShadowlandsand would lead to cosmetic unlocks, player power upgrades, and new story chapters. This was alongside the classic reputation system thatWorld of Warcrafthas used since launch, butDragonflightis changing the entire thing. World of Warcraft: Dragonflightwill be removing the classic reputation system and will replace it with a new version of the Renown system....

Quick Links AnotherWorld of Warcraftexpansion meansa whole catalog of newaccessories, pets, and mounts, and one of the most unique is theSandstone Drake.This oversized dragon isn’t a rare drop from a boss or a reward for an obscure achievement, but one of the mounts players can find through the new Profession of Archaeology. The mount itself isn’t found by digging it up from the sands of Uldum once you become an Illustrious Grand Master Archaeologist....

Summary X-Menfans have been clamoring to see Jon Hamm join the franchise as Mister Sinister since his appearance was allegedly scrapped fromNew Mutants. Now, fan art finally gives them a glimpse at Hamm as the X-Men villain. New Mutantsintended to feature the Essex Corporation, a mysterious organization owned by Nathaniel Essex, a.k.a. Mister Sinister, that collected the genetic material of mutants for unknown purposes. His appearance was first teased inX-Men: Apocalypse....

Obsidian Entertainmentis getting close to the two year anniversary of its acquisition by Microsoft. As a member of the Xbox Games team,Obsidianjust had the opportunity to show off its latest projects at the Xbox Games Showcase, and it came prepared to entertain. The studio had an impressive block of the show, proudly revealing a DLC for a major title and two new announcements. Now that it’s supported by a larger company, Obsidian appears to be ramping up production significantly....

Summary The manhwa medium, before gaining worldwide acclaim, was only preferable to a streamlined audience, a select few. The global perspective of the medium has now shifted through the exploits of some of its works, which have played crucial roles in shaping and defining the world of Korean comics. RELATED:Best Completed Manhwa Series You Should Read, Ranked Boastingdistinct aesthetics and a capturing presence, these manhwa have influenced the later generation of creators and offered insight into manhwa’s ever-expanding potential....