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The first story expansion ofMortal Kombat 1, Khaos Reigns, will be released by the end of September and with it a lot of new content will be introduced. Taking place after the ending ofMortal Kombat 1’s base campaign, Khaos Reigns sees God of Fire Liu Kang rally his allies once more to defend their timeline from being thrust into chaos by Havik and his army. Here, multiple new fighters will be added to the game, includingScream’s Ghostface, Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Conan the Barbarian, andTerminator 2: Judgment Day’s T-1000....

Jujutsu Kaisenhas climbed its way to the top of both anime and manga in the few short years since it first began publication. While the manga is set to end shortly before the end of this year, its anime adaptation undoubtedly has a long while to go. With that in mind, it’s high time thatJujutsu Kaisenstarted picking up steam within the world of video games. As of the latest chapter,Jujutsu Kaisenreportedly only has three chapters remaining until the grand finale....

Lioncode Games' upcomingWildkeepers Risingis the studio’s entry into the growing Bullet Heaven subgenre popularized byVampire Survivors. But what helps separateWildkeepers Risingfrom a growing number of games with a healthy amount of Poncle’sVampire Survivorsin their DNA is the game’s monster-collecting and RPG elements, which effectively transform the experience into a mic between classic Survivor-like gameplay andPokemon. That’s far from the only twist thatWildkeepers Risingbrings to the table, though, with its unique take on map design presenting some exciting strategic opportunities....

Summary AWorld of Warcraftplayer shared a character they have had since 2007 that wears a Santa Claus outfit. Some video games hold a lot of sentimentality for those who play them, especially if they have been participating in the hobby since they were kids. Titles likeWorld of Warcrafthold a special place in the hearts of many of the gamers that are out there. World of Warcraftwas originally released in 2004 and has seen millions of players explore the lands of Azeroth....

Summary Microsoft has started to combine the mobile apps for Xbox andXbox Game Passas part of new streamlining efforts that will also result in people no longer being able to download the latter software within a couple of weeks. These changes to the Xbox andXbox Game Passmobile apps were announced right as Game Bar Compact Mode, a simplified video game-focused layout designed for devices with smaller screens like Windows handhelds, was publicly released on the PC....

Summary Xboxhas recently acknowledged the backward compatibility issues on Xbox One and Series X/S, revealing that the team has issued a fix for the problem. However, someXboxplayers may still be running into these serious issues. The August update for Xboximplemented a few new features such as support for the Amazon Fire TV Stick, but it has also introduced a few problems to Xbox One and Series X/S. Not only did gamers have issues while playing multiplayer games such asFortniteandCall of Dutyfor a while, but some people noticed a bug related to backward compatibility....

The advent of the 3D platformer during the fifth console generation led to the genre reaching its creative and commercial peak in the sixth before somehow falling out of vogue. The PS2 was second to none when it came to 3D platformers, with theSly Cooperfranchise standing out in comparison to the likes ofJak & DaxterorRatchet & Clank. Rather than strictly adhere to the standard exploration, platforming, light combat, and collect-a-thon gameplay of its competitors,Sly Coopertook a page fromApe Escapeand injected a healthy amount of stealth gameplay, with one game in the franchise standing out as a series highlight:Sly 2....

Video games love to show off their technical prowess, whether it’s throughgraphical capabilities, complex AI behaviors, or in many cases, sheer numbers. Real-time strategy games have long held the title for this, with some able to boast thousands of units engaged in battle at once. However, it has clearly been a goal of action games to catch up in this regard, with games as far back as theDynasty Warriorsseriesand 2005’sSpartan: Total Warriordoing their very best to create that feeling of the player being one of many soldiers engaged in massive battles....

Isekai manga is abundant among all the fantasy series available to read, and with the rise in popularity of the genre, more and more of these stories havebecome available to read in English and other languages. Some of these series have been going on for quite a bit, with some spanning over the years, so let’s take a look at six of thelongest Isekai Mangawith the most chapters. From another satirical isekai by the author of Konosuba, to a cultural clash between two worlds that gave birth to an epic tale of friendship and mutual trust....

Quick Links In the modern era of theZeldafranchise,cookinghas become the primary means of keeping Link healthy and providingspecial effects.InThe Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom,this tradition is continued through theSmoothie mechanic.Though slightly paired down, this system allows Zelda to collect materials from every corner of Hyrule, and turn them into uniqueSmoothies, each with its own distinct properties. How to Make Smoothie Drinks in Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom In several locations throughEchoes of Wisdom’s map of Hyrule, Zelda can encounter theBusiness Scrub....

Summary AnAstro Botplayer noticed a cool detail about the game’s motion controls that lets fans “feel” the characters living inside their controller.Astro Bothas been praised for its creative use of the DualSense controller features for a more immersive gameplay experience. Although it’s been a little over a week since its launch,Astro Bothas already become one of thehighest-rated video games in history. The 3D platformer has received very positive reviews from critics, with a 95 overall rating....

Summary The twin-stick shooter genre isn’t quite as relevant as it once was, butgames such asThe Binding Of IsaacandHelldivershave managed to keep blood pumping through the genre’s veins. This genre is known for fluid run-and-gun combat that allows players to move while shooting in a variety of directions. Classic twin-stick shooters such asSmash TVare shining examples of what this genre can provide, but there are plenty of modern twin-stick shooters that bring their own qualities to the table....

Summary The role-playing genre is nearly impossible to separate from its roots, as the origins of plucky adventurers on a quest to stop the ultimate evil is a tale as old as time. So ingrained in the world of fiction, traditional RPG templates likeDungeons & Dragonsplayed a major role in influencing early Japanese role-playing games, such asDragon QuestandFinal Fantasy. One element that JRPGs have continued to capitalize on is the concept of an ensemble cast of fascinating, charming party members for the player to journey with....