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Fans have been showing their love of gaming through a wide variety of creative means for almost as long as games have been in existence. However, there are also fans out there who go one step beyond that, and instead choose a more permanent method of showing their adoration for not just games but consoles such as theSony PlayStationas well. Reddit user seabass_49 now has an inked tribute to Sony’sPlayStation, with a highly detailed and colorful new tattoo of a DualShock controller....

Considering how long Sony has been operating in the gaming space, it’s not all that surprising that the company has been able to build up a broad and varied library full of popular IPs. However, not allbig PlayStation franchiseswere created equal, nor are they all held in the same high regard. The best PlayStation franchises have sold countless copies between them and boast some ofthe most impressive Metacritic scores in the history of gaming....

OncePokemon Brilliant DiamondandShining Pearlhas been completed, it can be difficult to find a reason to keep on playing. Perhaps after an extended period of time, it can feel like the experience is new again, but it can be difficult for some gamers to immediately replay a title. One method of getting more mileage out of a game is to find new and fun ways to beat the game that are out of the ordinary....

A very fortunate fan ofPokemon Scarlet and Violetwith a soft spot for Luvdisc receives a team full of shiny Luvdisc in a heartwarming display of generosity from other members of thePokemoncommunity. Although there are plenty of new abilities in the latestPokemon Scarlet and Violetgames which make it easier for players to find shiny Pokemon, the rare critters continue to be sought out by determined fans seeking a challenge. As any veteranPokemonfans will know, shiny Pokemon can be identified primarily by a different color scheme to that seen in a Pokemon’s usual form....

Summary The land of Kitakami has been a compelling one for fans playingPokemon Scarlet and Violet’s Teal Mask DLC. Its overworld emphasizes a focus on nature; with its six wonders sprawled across its map, much of Kitakami’s experience comes in the form of exploring natural landmarks. From a field of Wisteria trees to a sparkling crystal pool filled withTerastal energy, the environment differs in terrain to accommodate the roster of new and returning Pokemon on offer....

Simulation games come in a stunning variety. So of course, there’s one that lets the player role-play an Alchemist.Potion Crafthas a medieval setting, but there’s some magic in these gardens and rocks, and their properties are waiting to be uncovered by a dedicated master of potions and plants. As the curator of the local Alchemy shop, players in thissim gamehave to meet the demands of the locals when it comes to medicines, tinctures, and potions....

E3 is always the perfect time for big game developers to reveal exciting new titles, and E3 2021 didn’t disappoint. Microsoft, for instance, delivered on some hotly anticipated games with trailers for the likes ofStarfieldandThe Outer Worlds 2.Another game it revealed comes from Bethesda and Arkane Studios, who’s stilla few months away from releasingDeathloop.Arkane’s next game – developed by Arkane Austin, the branch of Arkane responsible for great games likeDishonoredandPrey– isRedfall,a multiplayer co-op vampire hunting FPS that rings faintly of theLeft 4 Deadfranchise....

Summary When choosing an Archetype inRemnant 2, a big deciding factor should be thetypes of perksthey can obtain since these can drastically change the way the game is played and the difficulty of enemy encounters. Each class will be allowed to obtain a single perk from each category, and this includes the Damage Perk which, as the name implies, is all about allowing a character to put out as much damage as possible with each attack....

The story ofSekiro: Shadows Die Twiceis all about shades of gray, but one of the few definitively dark characters is Doujun. Despite that, players have the ability to help him towards his nefarious ends at the expense of some of the game’s nicer characters. The driving force inSekiro: Shadows Die Twice’s story isGenichiro Ashina’s attempts to gain immortality. While the most notable is his kidnapping of Kuro at the start of the game, he had diversified his immortality portfolio even before Wolf and Kuro appeared on the scene....

Star Warsgaming is looking to have a very bright future with Lucasfilm Games showing greater interest in unlocking the treasures of this IP for more game developers. The franchise is home to an extensive collection of stories, characters, and worlds that are ripe for the interactive medium, and a new generation of consoles could powerStar Warsexperiences that have the sophistication and production quality that fans would appreciate. Assuming that Disney is still dedicated to maintaining a consistent continuity in its storytelling, gaming could take advantage of recognizable, yet obscure, elements of the universe with ample room for creative freedom....

Stranger Thingsseason 5 might not be on the horizon just yet, but the cast is starting to become aware of how the series will end. In fact, according to Noah Schnapp, Will Byers will have a big role to play in the endgame. Stranger Thingsfollows the townspeople of Hawkins, Indiana, who begin to notice a strange phenomenon connected to a laboratory run by the Department of Energy. When Will Byers goes missing, several people band together to find out what happened to him....

Take-Two Interactive announced today that it will not pursue its planned acquisition of publisher Codemasters. 2K and Rockstar’s parent company originally intended to buy the publisher of theDirtandGridgames in November for $994 million, but a competing bid from Electronic Arts emerged just weeks later with a value of $1.2 billion. With Take-Two pulling out of the race, the road ahead seems clear forEA and Codemastersto unify under one roof. If the English and American governments approve the deal, the move will expand EA’s presence in the racing game circuit significantly....

Summary As abstract as the concept itself, Hell in video games can take many different forms. As a location, it is affected by genre and story, as well as the overarching ties to mythology - it can be a hellrooted in fantasyor in science. Many games have tried to definitively and accurately portray the fiery dimension, with varying degrees of success, often complicated with delicate maneuvering through religious contexts. Some games, however, disregard all of this and instead choose to create a personal hell more terrifying than any recorded depiction....