The screenlife subgenre includes films that are entirely captured through the video screen capture perspective of a computer or phone. Over the past few years, horror films, thrillers, and mysteries have used this format to add a unique perspective to a traditional story. Bizarrely, the concept has been described as groundbreaking every time it gets the spotlight, but its origin is unquestionably found inUnfriended. Producer Timur Bekmambetov is broadly credited withcreating the screenlife subgenre....

The dates for the next console generation have finally be set in stone with thePS5 being announced for Winter 2020. With a plan consisting of a fancy new controller, almost no load times, and plenty of expected games from Sony studios, the PS5 is going into the next generation strong. But will that be enough to buy the hearts of players who are so immersed in the Xbox ecosystem thanks to the strides made by Microsoft over the last few years?...

FromSoftware has made a name for itself for more than a decade by crafting carefully paced and extremely rewarding experiences. It is also recognized for its games being notoriously difficult, although never unfair, making victory that much sweeter once players manage to overcome an obstacle. All of these design principles reached a peak with last year’sElden Ring, a sprawlingfantasy open-world RPGwith a stunning environment to explore and countless mysteries to discover....

Summary The 1.6 update ConcernedApe has planned forStardew Valleycould do more than add new features to the hit farming sim, as it could lay the groundwork for the developer’s second upcoming game,Haunted Chocolatier. As part ofStardew Valley’s 1.6 update, players have been promised a sweeping range of new and improved content throughout the game, such as new items, recipes, farm types, festivals, and even more secrets. Since ConcernedApe has advised players to start over to make the most of these changes, it seems thatStardew Valley’s 1....

Last month,Twitchexecutives started a streaming series called “Let’s Chat” that acted as an open forum for the community. It was meant to be a chance for users to ask questions and raise concerns about current events, Twitch policies, and anything else hot in theTwitchsphere. But even before it launched, viewers were skeptical that it would work as Twitch intended it to. Just after one episode,Twitch decided to put its Let’s Chat series on holdto reconstruct the show....

Summary SomeWorld of Warcraftfans have discovered a few voice lines inThe War Withinalpha that indicate the Earthen have generic American English accents. This came as quite a surprise, as their Dwarven cousins have had strong Scottish accents inWorld of Warcraftfor decades. World of Warcraft: The War Withinis currently in the middle of its alpha testing period. The first four weeks focus tested each of the zones of Khaz Algar, with subsequent weeks opening the whole continent and adding more content each build untilWorld of Warcraftbegins the beta forThe War Within....

TheCataclysmexpansion has torn Azeroth asunder once again, and with a newWorld of Warcraftexpansion comes a higher level cap. That refers to the new level 85 cap for characters, but it also applies to the professions, which include Fishing, First Aid, and Cooking. The newIllustrious Grand Masterlevel for Cooking starts at level 425, the maximum available inWrath of the Lich Kingexpansion, and caps at 525. That also means a newset of daily cooking questsand a new currency to spend....

Anticipation for theXbox Series Xis steadily building as fans become keen to see its new features. TheSeries X will have impressive specificationsalongside innovative features such as Quick Resume. However, the next-generation has showcased a unique element in the marketing of these consoles and that is the importance of social media. Going forward, it seems that Xbox intends to capitalize on this space to reach the maximum amount of consumers. TheXbox social media accountshave been busy in recent months spreading awareness about online events as well as commenting on the competition....

Summary YouTubehas introduced Playables, a collection of free games available to play within the platform. This section onYouTubeincludes more than 75 games that belong to a variety of popular genres, ranging from puzzles to sports. Games becoming available on unconventional platforms is something people have seen before. AfterNetflix incorporated gamesas part of its offerings in 2021, it’s apparently YouTube’s turn to take its shot at attracting gamers to its platform. As a result, the Google-owned company’s latest feature emerges as a unique move that is not usually seen from video-sharing platforms....

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2is the highly anticipated sequel to one of the most successful and critically acclaimed games of all time. A brief video teasingBreath of the Wild 2was showcased in 2019, with E3 2021 cementing the release year to be 2022. This is exciting for fans, as barring any hiccups in development, they won’t have too long to wait. Though the release date could beMarch 2022 mirroringZelda: Breath of the Wild’srelease window, it is more likely to be late 2022 with the way the pandemic is affecting game development....

Summary Players will have to help Addison put up President Hudson signs all over Hyrule inThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, but a fan has found a much faster way to do it, and gamers only need a horse to do it. Link is on a very serious mission inTears of the Kingdomas he has to find Zelda and save Hyrule once again from the evil forces led by Ganondorf himself....

Somemangaare very faithfully adapted intoanime. A great one that always pops up isDeath Note. There are very few things added or changed to make either medium seem like something completely different. For some, this is seen as a good thing while others enjoy when anime slightly, or completely, differ from one another. RELATED:New Anime Series Coming Out In Spring 2021 You Need To Watch For the most part, this is usually tied to how far along the manga is as opposed to whenthe animestarts....

Summary 2010’sAlan Wakehad a lot going for it. While the firstAlan Wakecertainly wasn’t perfect, with some big gameplay issues, it did bring a lot of unique concepts to the gaming landscape. Though it may not necessarily be the most novel plot in the wider realm of fiction,Alan Wake’s central story about a writer getting hunted by a Dark Presence and his ability to shift reality using his words was definitely a unique concept for the world of gaming at the time....