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Since Microsoft announced it had acquired Activision Blizzard, there’s been quite a bit of fallout all over the industry. However, the fallout for one French retailer includes the store putting warnings on itsPlayStation 5section that Microsoft has indeedtaken over theCall of Dutydeveloper. Most of the concerns over Microsoft’s takeover of Activision Blizzard have surrounded the controversies that have been erupting around the latter company. There have also been some people who worried that the merger would amount to a deal that would give Microsoft a monopolistic hold on the video game industry....

Recently, news broke from multiple sources that Konami was apparently pursuing aSilent Hillreboot in collaboration with Sony. According to the unconfirmed reports, Sony would help with funding the game, likely in exchange for it being exclusive to the PlayStation 5. Now more details about Konami’sSilent Hillplans have leaked online, pointing to multiple new projects in the works at the company. According to AestheticGamer, a leaker who has accurately leakedResident Evilnews in the past, Konami is potentially pursuing threeSilent Hillvideo game projects....

Summary According to a new rumor, the Xbox console exclusive gameSea of Thievescould be making its way to the PlayStation 5.Sea of Thieveswas initially released in 2018 for PC and Xbox One, but eventually made its way to Xbox Series X. Developed by Rare,Sea of Thievesis a live service pirate game that received a mixed reaction at first, but has since gone to be an incredibly popular game. Even though earlySea of Thievesreviews weren’t particularly positive, Rare has released numerous updates for the game to improve the experience....

Last week, Electronic Arts and Motive Studio gave the world another look at the upcomingDead Spaceremake’s gameplay. TheDead Spaceextended gameplay walkthrough showed Isaac Clarke navigating the iconic U.S.G. Ishimura, assessing the ship’s damage, and of course, fighting off hordes of the series' grotesque Necromorphs. Though a lot of locations are pulled directly from the originalDead Space, the power of the Frostbite engine and the vision of the developers seek to make the remake fresh for players old and new....

A fan ofThe Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrimrecently came across an unbelievably heavy scroll while playing the game.Skyrimplayers can carry a wide variety of items in their inventory including weapons, armor, potions, crafting ingredients, and more. However, there is a limit to the total number of items users can carry, so fans have to be careful while looting. This total is determined by their carry weight, witheach item inSkyrimhaving its own weight stat....

Summary Insomniac Games has confirmed thatMarvel’s Spider-Man 2will be getting its long-awaited New Game+ update on Thursday, March 7.Spider-Man 2released to widespread critical acclaim last year, with many coming away impressed by the significant gameplay improvements made over its predecessor and its gripping superhero story. But whileSpider-Man 2earned a great deal of praise, some fans were disappointed by a missing feature. Unfortunately,Spider-Man 2launched without New Game+, meaning anyone wanting to experience the game’s story again would need to start a new save file from scratch and miss out on using all their upgrades....

The actor who brought Wilson Fisk, AKA the Kingpin, to life inMarvel’s Spider-Manhas expressed interest in playing the character again for the sequel,Spider-Man 2. Recent years have seen Fisk’s presence outside the comics grow quite a bit, such as being themain villain in the filmSpider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, appearing in theHawkeyeshow on Disney+, and, of course, being included in Insomniac’s 2018 open-world action game. The Kingpin is one of the reasonsMarvel’s Spider-Manmade such a strong first impression with many players....

One of the biggest scoundrels and heroes in theStar WarsUniverse, Han Solo has long been an infamous and inspiring character due to his fun rapscallion nature. Harrison Ford brought to life a character filled with so much complexity that started out as quite a loner but ended up having a lot of friends. Despite his loner attitude when he was first met inA New Hope, Han Solo evolved into one of the heroes of the Rebel Alliance, and he made a surprising number of friends along the way for a smuggler, from fellow Rebels to non-canon Legends characters....

TheStar Warsfrenzy is still going strong in 2022, now that big-hitters likeThe Mandalorian, Obi-Wan Kenobi,andThe Book of Boba Fetthave seen such success on Disney Plus. These shows have been reigniting interest in the franchise for long-time fans, while drawing in a boatload of new fans. As the years go by,Star Warscharacters are starting to become more complex, but one of the most complicated characters to have appeared on the big screen is stillAnakin Skywalker....

Super Smash Bros. Ultimatehas a lot of things going for it to this day (it would explain why it’s the Switch’s third best-selling game), but everyone can agree that online multiplayer isn’t one of them. Itslaggy performance is widely consideredUltimate’s greatest weakness, one that has become glaring in a time when online tournaments are the only real option for competitive players. And what’s bound to infuriate a lot of fans is that the problem almost could’ve been avoided entirely....

Summary There is debate over which game is the best entry in the series but a lot of votes often fall onFinal Fantasy 7. It’s easy to see why as it brought the series into a new era with a bigger world, cutscenes, and a battle system that could be invested in for hours. However, the Gaia ofFinal Fantasy 7would not be inviting guests. The planet is dying, even in the sequel series that followed the original game....

When Amazon allowedTwitchstreamers to get their hands on an early build of itsNew WorldMMO, it was probably hoping to get some nice feedback and a little boost in the public’s excitement over the upcoming title. To some degree, the company probably got what it was looking for. On the other hand,theNew Worldfull release is delayed again. No, it’s unlikely that Twitch’s reaction to the game is the reason for the delay, but it is possible that those reactions didn’t help....

The Muppetsare making their return to the small screen with a new holiday special just in time for Halloween. Now, Disney Plus has released the first official trailer forMuppets Haunted Mansion, which provided a sneak peek at the special guest stars and hilarious antics of the beloved titular characters. Much like previousMuppetfilms such asMuppet Treasure IslandandThe Muppet Christmas Carol, Disney Plus' new Halloween special will bring the wacky characters into the universe of a well-established IP....