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Appleconfirmed that its next version of iOS will be arriving very soon. The next update will be iOS 14.5, and it is scheduled to begin rolling out toAppledevices next week, seemingly aimed at providing more customizability as well as better transparency when it comes to security. News of the Apple operating system update came during the tech giant’sApril 20 Spring Loaded event, which showcased several new upcoming products from the company....

A player has revealed footage of aRed Dead Redemption 2NPC pulling off an incredible magic trick to save their own life.NPCs inRed Dead Redemption 2have a reputation for getting into all sorts of mayhem, but this recent clip takes it to a new level. Rockstar’sRed Dead Redemption 2received praise upon release for its incredible realism, with many feeling the developer had set a new gold standard for the open-world genre. However, this clip certainly subverts the idea that the game is totally realistic, with NPCs now seemingly performing out-of-this-world feats in order to avoid death....

Resident Evilis among Capcom’s star series, and one of the most influential horror franchises in the industry. It set the stage for what survival horror would become for at least a decade, and even whenResident Eviltook different approaches, a lot of its experiments with third-person action and first-person horror were successful. Its enormous list of spin-offs and side stories were less successful, but a franchise that big can take a few stumbles....

Protagonists inRockstar Games' titles can be a mixed bag, but oftentimes that’s on purpose.Grand Theft Auto 5is a key example of this: Trevor, Michael, and Franklin all have some endearing qualities, but never any excessive character depth that interrupts the game’s encouraging of reckless destruction. In the end, the set-pieces and chaotic gameplay are usually the spotlight of aGrand Theft Autogame. Compelling character arcs have usually been reserved for narrative-focused experiences likeRed DeadorMax Payne....

When it comes to gaming, most people tend not to give digital food much thought, unless it’s something required for health, like inBioShock, for example. While there arevideos games that do have iconic food items, such as the cake fromPortalor the mushrooms fromSuper Mario Bros., a lot of the time it’s just there to lend the world a sense of believability. The same can be said forThe Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim, in that many fans might not see it as a necessity, unless playing in survival mode....

A significant contributor toSkyrim’simmersion factor would be its random encounters. While players are adventuring in the wilderness or making their way through the province’s numerous towns and settlements, they might encounter rare characters and events that can range from amusing to dangerous. RELATED:Skyrim: The 10 Best Skills For Warriors, Ranked There’s a fairly lengthy list of these random encounters. While some are more common than others, the best ones are definitely those that players don’t come across as often....

Harry Potterfans are familiar with the iconic trio of Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger. This is the cast that the books and movies follow, and their early exploits are shared experiences as students atHogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The friendships between these characters are relatable in a fantastical environment, and their extended relationships with supplementary characters throughout the franchise are a significant part of what makes the franchise enjoyable....

In video games, the focus is often on the main character - the Marios, Sonics, Links, andMaster Chiefsof the world. However, these video games characters rarely act alone, oftentimes adventuring with dedicated sidekicks who either help out in the story or can sometimes even be directly controlled by the player. A recent survey has looked into the popularity of video game sidekicks, revealing which ones are the most popular among gamers....

Summary Tekken 8is on its way, and fans now have a sneak peek of the upcoming game’s Achievement and Trophy list. The latest installment in the long-runningTekkenfranchise launches on Friday, January 26th, introducing new mechanics and four new characters. Developed by Arika and Bandai Namco Studios,Tekken 8picks up six months after the previous game. According to Bandai Namco, it will feature the final confrontation between father and son Kazuya Mishima and Jin Kazama, a conflict central toTekken’s ongoing storyline for decades....

Tencent Games, a global video game publisher and developer, has recently announced a new co-op, post-apocalyptic, zombie-survival game created by theteam behindPUBG MobiletitledUndawn. The game is expected to be released later this year for mobile devices and PC. Undawnis said to be a huge, open-world action game set in a dangerous and unforgiving landscape filled with zombies. Navigate through a post-apocalyptic wasteland as humanity’s last hope. Here, players will not only need to outrun the undead but also the other humans who managed to survive....

Terrariaisthe perfect 2D sandbox game to satisfy creative minds. Players can build whatever their hearts desire with the sheer amount of materials, dyes, and other weird and wonderful items available. RELATED:Terraria: How To Get Bottomless Water Bucket TheHoney Absorbent Spongeis one of the wackiest items available inTerraria, allowing the player to soak up copious amounts of honey with just one sponge. Here’s how to get one. How To Get The Honey Absorbent Sponge In Terraria TheHoney Absorbent Sponge can be obtained as a reward from the Angler NPC’s fishing questsand can also be obtained pre-Hardmode....

Summary HBO’sGame of Thronesis home to different instances of poisoning. Some events provide instant gratification, while others are sudden and shocking, to say the least. King Joffrey Baratheon’s death (by poison) is satisfying, but the revelation that Lysa Arryn poisoned her husband, Lord Hand Jon Arryn,at Baelish’s behesthas a high shock value. The perpetrators often go unpunished as clandestine killings open doors of suspicion, leading to wild whodunnit mystery stories. The investigators onGame ofThronesare committed to finding out the truth, while the perpetrators sit comfortably among them....

Tango Gameworks and Bethesda’sThe Evil Withinis a masterclass in surrealist horror.The Evil Within’s marriage of psychological survival-horror and gruesome third-person action originated fromTango’s Shinji Mikami ofResident Evilfame, but while it was successful enough to greenlight a sequel,The Evil Withinhas not presented any supposed plans to continue. In the case thatThe Evil Withindoes continue, there are multiple routes it could take. The originalThe Evil Withincentered more around claustrophobic corridors and psychological imagery, while the sequel introduced a miniature open-world neighborhood with side quests....