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Summary Steve Blum has to be one of the hardest-working voice actors in the business. His IMDb page is riddled with roles dating back to the 1980s, spanning Japanese dubs, video games, American animation, and more. Known for his particularly growl-y voice, Blum has cultivated a particular style over the years that is instantly recognizable to fans. This means that he is incredibly talented and professional, but also that it is very difficult to pick out his most iconic characters....

Summary Stalking is a very real fear, not only because the very idea of being watched is creepy, but also because of concerns regarding the lengths the stalker will go to. Most horror gamers will be familiar with the “stalker” enemy - antagonists that relentlessly hunt the player down throughout the course of the game. Some popular examples include the Xenomorph fromAlien: Isolation,Mr. X fromResident Evil 2,and Slenderman. Some games, however, rather than featuring stalker enemies as an obstacle to the player’s objective, focus on the actual experience of being followed, incorporating disturbing cat-and-mouse plots....

When it comes to video games,titles that feature a heavy emphasis on magiccan be a dime a dozen. Any fantasy game is practically guaranteed to include some form of magic, fromDiablotoDark Souls. However, as with many works of fantasy, these games tend to steer clear of modern or futuristic technology when creating their worlds. Firearms, vehicles, even mechs — these technological advances are rarely seen in fantasy worlds, especially in the realm of video games....

Summary Spider-Versecomposer Daniel Pemberton has addressed the reports ofSpider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Versegetting scrapped due to creative differences and made it clear that reports of the project getting delayed are not true. Spider-Verseis one of the most successful franchises and garnered much praise. The first movie,Into the Spider-Verse, received a lot of recognition and won several accolades. On the other hand, its sequel,Across the Spider-Verse, turned out to be equally brilliant. However, recent reports suggested that the third film in the series,Beyond the Spider-Verse, has been scrapped because of creative differences....

Summary Black Myth: Wukonghas reportedly collected a whopping USD 700-800 million in revenue, as the action RPG title continues to perform exceptionally well. Developed by Game Science,Black Myth: Wukongis the newest sensation in gaming that has broken multiple records since coming out. One of the most highly anticipated games in recent years,Black Myth: Wukong, was finally released on August 20 to an incredible fan reception. Making the most of that momentum, it quickly reached enough concurrent players to become themost-played single-player game on Steam ever....

After completingXu-Dog’s questline, players will be introduced to Pills, which are used to enhance offensive and defensive capabilities. These Pills can also help resist theFour Bane statuses. Formulas for these Pills can be found throughout the game, unlocking recipes for players to craft at any Keeper’s Shrine, given they have enough materials. This comprehensive guide includes the location of the Tattered Pages needed to unlock all the Pills inBlack Myth: Wukong....

Summary In celebration ofBorderlands 3’s 5th anniversary, Gearbox Software and its CEO Randy Pitchford have given out a couple of Shift Codes that players can redeem for Golden and Diamond Keys. When using these keys inBorderlands 3, players can access tons of in-game loot. The loot-focused gameplay of theBorderlandsseries encourages players to ditch their old weapons for something new and shiny. Shift Codes are a great way to do that, offering Diamond and Gold Keys that players can then use in various games to add more powerful weapons to their inventory....

Everyone is tired of superhero movies. At least, that’s what people on the internet keep saying. They frequently make money and drum up comical levels of hype, but the number of viewers excited about each new Marvel orDCouting dwindles every month. This is an unfortunate phenomenon for the massive studios that make superhero movies. As the reliably profitable stuff slowly outlives its usefulness, even the dinosaurs at the top will have to move on....

Sid Meier’sCivilization 6is one of the strategy genre’s heavy hitters. It is an expansive historical strategy game that’s seen a lot of developer support over the years in the form of updates, new game modes, new leaders and civilizations to play, as well as other content, such as monthly challenge modes. The Know Your Enemy Challenge tasks players with defending China from Genghis Khan’s Mongolia, and sees players take therole of Wu Zetianto work with Yongle and Qin Shi Huang to defend against Mongolia....

Battle Royalehas accumulated popularity growth ever since the early 2010s with one of the earliest examples,PUBG: Battlegrounds. This format sparked the developers’ interest in making small modded game modes within customizable games likeMinecraft. The online king of the Hill structure would exhibit its potential before spreading among more companies, even changing the whole game likeFortnite Save The World. The astounding success of the battle royale genre has influenced more game companies in the market except Nintendo....

Summary A talentedCounter-Strike 2modder online has recreated the endless runner mobile titleJetpack Joyridein the game. Most players will usually associateCounter-Strike 2with slow-paced tactical shooter gameplay, but there are other ways to enjoy the game, too. Community-made maps are at the heart of theCounter-Strike 2experience. Competitive play is fun and central to whatCounter-Strikeis about, but not everyone wants to tryhard during every single match. That’s where community maps come in. Valve has given modders the tools to create custom maps and game modes withinCounter-Strike 2, allowing them to show their creativity in really interesting ways....

Summary Dragon Ballis a series that is famous for preaching the benefits ofhard work and training to achieve one’s goals. The main characters, Goku and Vegeta, are the perfect examples of this, as pureblooded Saiyans who live to fight as a means of getting stronger and improving themselves as much as possible. They owe this to their lineage as Saiyans; the ultimate warrior race whose members are bred for battle at a young age....

Being the developer of a beloved, storied franchise likeDragon Questis a double-edged sword. On the one hand, the series has built up a large fan base that is fully invested and will purchase every new entry without question. On the other, it can be difficult to attract new fans, who may find the prospect of bringing themselves up to speed on the series to be a little overwhelming.Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D’s developer is well aware of this challenge....