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Peter Molyneux is a unique figure in the world of video games, famously known for his enthusiatic – sometimes overtly so – way of generating excitement and buzz for projects that he’s worked on. As the founder of Lionhead Studios, Molyneux’s creative mind had brought the gaming world titles such asBlack & White,as well as theFableseries. Despite often not delivering or fully realizing the initial concepts of the games helmed by Peter Molyneux, one could argue that his bold and ambitious vision has been a net positive for the video game industry as a whole....

Pokemon Scarlet and Violetmay very well be the most revolutionary games in the franchise to date, and that’s because of the many changes that were made to the core experience, such as allowing free exploration or removing tall grass encounters with wild critters.Pokemon Scarlet and Violetbroke many traditions, which can be quite a polarizing thing to do, but one could argue that The Pokemon Company’s intent was always to improve on the series' shortcomings....

With every newPokemongeneration, fans begin to speculate what new features will be added to the series. These new features include ways to interact with your partner Pokemon or ways to interact with other players. What excites fans the most, however, are features that affect the franchise’s creativity, like new Pokemon types. RELATED:Pokemon Who Could Justify The Inclusion Of A Sound-Type In thePokemonfranchise, types are categories of Pokemon that determine their moves and abilities....

Arkane Studios president Raphael Colantonio explains that the newPreygame is “not a sequel,” also revealing what sort of gameplay players can expect from the title. When Bethesda’s E3 2016 conference featured the announcement of anewPreygame with a trailerthat hinted at psychological twists and (potentially) supernatural dealings, gamers were captivated and enthralled at the possibility of another great game from (Dishonoreddeveloper) Arkane Studios. But many of those who’d watched the mystifying trailer were also incredibly confused....

PlayStation is going to be incredibly busy these next few weeks, considering thePS5launch date is just around the corner.PlayStation CEO Jim Ryanhas been giving interviews to press outlets in the weeks leading up to launch to inform the public and further raise anticipation. A recent interview with Jim Ryan by way of GamesIndustry.biz shares a ton of details about the PS5’s upcoming launch, as well as what the future will hold for the PS4 after Sony’s next-generation console launches....

In an unusual but innovative crossover, Razer is teaming up with Mars Wrigley to bring gamers RESPAWN by 5 chewing gum, which will reportedly improve players' mental acuity. Usually,Razer releases high-end hardwareand software for gamers, and while it has delved into flavored energy drinks in the past, this crossover is something new. Razer’sRespawn line of energy drinks for gamers started official testing in 2017, and became its own spin-off from Razer with a “dedicated team” devoted to creating a gamer-specific drink....

Resident Evil 3puts more than just a new coat of paint on the classicPlayStationgame. The writing and acting, in particular, take a significant leap forward in theremake, with performances that make thecharactersreally feel alive, upping the dire situation’s stakes. Related:10 Unanswered Questions From Resident Evil 3 We Want Answered In DLC Of course, some roles are better than others, as the following list will show as it details all the characters in thesurvival horrorgamefrom worst to best....

Resident Evil Villageis one of the scariest and most unique entries in theResident Evilfranchise. The game plunges players into a gothic nightmare, immersing them in a desolate, Eastern European village.Resident Evil Villagefeatures a truly impressive cast of characters, each representing different kinds of horror. Donna Beneviento focuses on the fear of puppets and dolls, whereas Salvatore Moreau leans into a more Lovecraftian form of horror. RELATED:Every Resident Evil Game In Order Of Release Many of these charactersare deeply disturbing, often in their own unique way....

Rocket Leaguedeveloper Psyonix has announced Season 9, which brings along a new Fire and Ice theme. The game’s ninth season is ready to roll out on December 7 with new additions to Rocket Pass, a new Arena variant, and a new Competitive Season. The game also welcomes the return of two limited-time events,Rocket Leagueclassics Frosty Festand Neon Nights. ​​​ Rocket Leagueis a hybrid game combining team sports, action shooters, and racing games....

Rocket League’s free-to-play update this summer was one of the biggest yet for the massively popular multiplayer cars-meets-soccer game. And with this huge update came a lot of big changes, including the introduction of seasons, aRocket League-styled battle pass ripe with rewards, and more. With so many changes, it’s no surprise that the game began to experience its fair share ofissues and bugs upon the release of the large update.One bug in particular however, completely removed a feature of the game from the Nintendo Switch version and has yet to be fixed....

Summary A newSilent Hill 2trailer unveiled during Sony’s State of Play gave a look at several enemies, including the iconic monsters known as Mannequins. While the new footage did reveal plenty of locations and monsters in the game,Silent Hill 2’s release date currently remains a mystery. However, the video does share a lot about the quality and progress made, and what fans of the series should expect from the new engine....

While exploring inThe Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrimplayers will find items called Soul Gems, but they are useless until the spell Soul Trap is obtained. This allows a slain enemy’s soul to fill the gem, which can then be used to enchant weapons and armor. Typically, the harder an enemy is to kill, the bigger the size of gem is needed to trap its soul. This will occur automatically as long as players have used Soul Trap on the enemy before killing them, and have a large enough Soul Gem to capture it....

Summary Even just a few minutes into Shift Up’sStellar Blade, it’s easy to spot its many influences. It certainly isn’t ashamed to openly admit what other games inspired it. From the parry-focused combat ofSekiro: Shadows Die Twiceto the delayed sprint mechanics ofFinal Fantasy 16,Stellar Bladehas been influenced by a wide variety of popular games, and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. The influences of another franchiseStellar Bladeappears to wear on its sleeve come from EA and Respawn Entertainment’sStar Wars Jedigames, which have been deemed some of the bestStar Warsgames ever made....