The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomis a direct sequel to 2017’sThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and a few things have changed between the two games. There are new lands to explore, Link gets a few new powers, and evenhorses get a nifty upgrade. One thing that has not changed inThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomishow to lock onto enemies. Targeting enemies, orFocusas it is known in-game, continues to be extremely important in combat once Link has to fend off multiple threats at one time....

Pokemon SwordandPokemon Shield, the latest titles in Game Freak’s legendary series, have been out for a week now, and already many players are reaching the post-game content. Set in the British-themed Galar region, the twin gamesSwordandShieldhave launched with a host of new features as well as more than a few controversies. One core system to remain unchanged in the face of#Dexitand #GameFreakLied is that of Effort Values, more commonly known as EVs....

Star Wars Jedi: Survivoris finally here, and it seems to improve upon almost every single aspect of its predecessor. The combat feels more fluid, the landscapes can be jaw-dropping, the customization is top-notch, and the story is exciting. It feels like a worthy sequel tothe acclaimedStar Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, but not everything is as good as it could be. Respawn wanted to expand a lot of the core systems withStar Wars Jedi: Survivor, and that meant an entirely new talent tree for players to pour points into....

Jonathan Majors is adding another franchise to his resume by joining the cast ofMGM’sCreed 3. Now, the actor has opened up about how the Michael B. Jordan film will be different from the previous twoRockyspin-offs. Majors has been on a hot streak in Hollywood as of late, especially with Marvel. By landing a role opposite of Jordan inMGM’sCreed 3,which will also beJordan’s directorial debut, Majors is showing no signs of slowing down....

Lost Judgmentrecently got a significant spotlight at Sony’s July State of Play. In a new trailer, developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio and publisher Sega explored the blend of stealth, crime-solving, and action that setLost Judgmentapart from theYakuzafranchise that it spun off of.Lost Judgmentis the sequel to 2018’sJudgment,which first introduced fans to private detective Takayuki Yagami. The sequel releases for several consoles in just a few months, but notably, it doesn’t look like it’s coming to PC....

M. Night Shyamalan continues his Shyamalanaissance with his fully embraced niche of mid-budget horror-thrillers, the latest of which includes the second adaptation for Shyamalan (afterOld, which was based on a graphic novel) and the official first adaptation of new horror darling Paul G. Tremblay’s work, a version of Tremblay’sCabin at the End of the World, here retitled toKnock At The Cabin. Shyamalan announced that the trailer had dropped and the film,starring Dave Bautista, David Groff, Ben Aldridge, and Rupert Grint, is sure to terrify fans who have been waiting for a taste of what the next picture from the master director is going to be about....

Today, BioWare has now allowed even moreMass Effect: Andromedafootage to be released online, as the latest gameplay video focuses on the attributes of the title’sNomad vehicleand the various upgrades that can be applied to it. For those just now diving into the promotional materials for the forthcoming science fiction shooter who believe the Nomad seems familiar, it’s likely due to the fact that the unit is a more or lessa new version of the Makofrom the franchise’s previous entries....

It seems to be a universal truth that meeting one’s hero is generally a recipe for disappointment and disaster. But those same ancient philosophers who conjured such wisdom technically never said anything about becoming good friends with those same heroes. Point in case,Kill Billdirector Quentin Tarantino and Michelle Yeoh. That loophole was embodied when legendary filmmaker Tarantino createdKill Bill, a now iconic film that was (in part) inspired by the works of veteran actress (andstar ofEverything Everywhere All at Once) Yeoh....

Microsoft has confirmed that it is no longer offering the special $1 trial for the first month of a user’sGame Passsubscription, which has been widely acclaimed as a stellar value addition for those who are just dipping their toes into the Xbox ecosystem for the first time. While this may sound like bad news all around, there is still a silver lining. As the crown jewel of Microsoft’s gaming division, theGame Passsubscription has been the go-to option for PC and Xbox gamers looking to immediately access a huge library of games without having to buy each one of them....

Summary Johnny Cage’s appearance inMortal Kombat 1is a major upgrade, and does wonders for his position in the series. As one of the most recognizable characters from the franchise, it’s no surprise that Johnny was a part of the launch roster forMortal Kombat 1. Like many members of the cast, he recieved a significant reinvention for the new era, and this may have been one of the best. While Johnny was already a good character,Mortal Kombat 1did him a real favor....

The following contains spoilers for My Hero Academia Chapter 378, “The Story Of How We All Became Heroes: Part 4,” by Kohei Horikoshi, translated by Caleb Cook available in English fromViz Media. My Hero Academia378 returned with a phenomenal chapter and built up on what fans witnessed in the previous chapter of the story.The last chapter ended with La Brava’s return and she helped take over UA once again, thanks to her exceptional hacking skills....

NBA 2K21revealed a trailer showing off gameplay on next-gen consoles. All footage is captured on the PlayStation 5 and shows off the drastic leap in graphics and animation. The trailer highlights both cover athletes,Damian Lillardand Zion Williamson, who look more life-like than ever before. Zion Williamson made his first appearance in thedebutNBA 2K21cinematic trailerwith an impressive look at him in action with realistic facial expressions and movements. Now, in the next-gen trailer, Williamson looks even more realistic with next-gen graphics fully capturing tiny details in his hair, eyes, and face....

Summary One of the great things about modern streaming services is that direct-to-TV movies have a higher quality to them than they did in the ’90s. Hulu distributed a new horror alien abduction movie that made people talk. It’s not universally loved by audiences, especially with the head-scratch of an ending, but it certainly became the topic of conversation when people returned to work. As much asA Quiet Placehad people talking, they didn’t discuss it and its ending as much as Brian Duffield’sNo One Will Save You....