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Summary Everything with a beginning must have an end. Some stories like to extrapolate this idea out to its most maximal possible version: the end of everything. Many video games feature cataclysmic disastersor near-apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic settings. There are a handful that take the player’s hand and lead them to the edge, providing video games' own speculative vision as to what the end of the world might look like. The result is a fantastically diverse array of games with visuals ranging from the bleak to the beautiful, some are all action with big implications and others focus on the minutiae such as talking and walking....

Summary As the old saying goes, history tends to repeat itself, and that’s especially true in the world of video games. WhenDoomset the industry on fire in 1993, it created a desperate need for other developers to have their own hyper-violent shooters. This gave birthto theDoomClone, a term that has carried over into contemporary times. Just eight years later, Bungie would change the shooter world once more with the landmark release ofHalo: Combat Evolvedin 2001....

Summary Narration has long been a common feature in video games.When navigating the unfamiliar territory of a new game world, it is helpful to have someone guide the player through their actions and provide insight into the overall narrative of the game —even when they aren’t all that trustworthy. Narrators play a crucial role in determining the tone and story of a game,whether they’re narrating the consequences of the player’s actions in an end-credit cutsceneor helping players ‘learn the webs’ of how to be Spider-Man....

Summary Spider-Manhas been a success since his comic book days, going on to appear in multiple games, TV series, and movies. As a regular teenager trying to balance his personal life with the arduous journey of becoming a superhero, Spidey has created a catalog filled with great stories. In terms of movies, the web-headed superhero has spread his webs across ten movies since his first live-action Hollywood appearance in 2002....

Summary The world of time-traveling robots continues withTerminator: Zero, available on Netflix on July 26, 2025. Before the series, sevenTerminatormovies, from 1984 to 2019. Each of the movies introduces new ideas, characters, twists, storylines, and new models of the Terminator. Skynet never stops trying to improve and since the audience has gotten to see the evolution of artificial intelligence since before it was even conceived, it has led to various Terminators being introduced via the convenience of time travel or experiencing the Future War firsthand, with some going down as cinema icons while others remain in obscurity....

Quick Links As you complete story quests inZelda: Echoes of Wisdom, you’ll unlock more side quests, so you should make a habit of returning to areas that you’ve saved from rifts. Some quests are even “connected” to each other, requiring you to complete one to complete another. One of these is “The Fireworks Artist” in Goron City. It’s one ofEchoes of Wisdom’s simpler side quests that won’t take much of your time....

MLB The Showhas experienced its fair share of growing pains over the last couple of years. After over a decade of PlayStation exclusivity, the annual baseball sim made the jump to Xbox and Switch in 2021, with developer San Diego Studio shaking up its popular Diamond Dynasty content in the process.MLB The Show 24is the second entry to feature this adjusted strategy, taking notes fromThe Show 23to provide an experience that pleases both fans new and old....

Summary One person is still playingConcordon PC via Steam, despite the controversial first-person hero shooter shutting its servers down on September 6. Even thoughConcordwas a first-party PlayStation title, the game received mixed reviews from critics and only survived two weeks before being shut down. Developed by a new PlayStation studio known as Firewalk Studios, the now-delisted shooter was aiming to be the nextOverwatch, butConcord’s poorly timed releasewas just one of many reasons why the controversial new title only lasted for two weeks before being taken offline....

Summary Most players would agree with the statement thatSkyrimis a timeless classic. More than one decade after it was released, the game is still played frequently by many people, proving that, regardless of its dated graphics and occasionally limited game mechanics, it’s a masterpiece with all the right elements. As it happens with games of this magnitude,Skyrimhas been modded countless timesby several talented people. To date, there’s almost a mod for everything players can think of....

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is in a period of highs and lows. That feels like a significant decline from the previous era of uninterrupted success that greeted their first decade. At least on the big screen, Marvel drops at least one hit for every flop it brings out.Thunderbolts*is finally revealing its first glimpses, revealing a project that seems free from many of the big problems that weighed down previous entries. The film’s first trailer looks solid, and fans are quick to celebrate Andrew Droz Palermo for that newfound visual style....

Stoic Studios, a developer previously known for theBanner Sagafranchise, is coming out with a very different sort of game:Towerborne. Revealed during an Xbox showcase last year,Towerbornestruck audiences as a major departurefrom Stoic’s previous work, adopting a style more in line with the likes ofCastle Crashers, leveraging real-time combat and cooperative gameplay to its advantage. The game was recently released into early access, and though it still has a ways to go, it’s a delightful, gripping, and compelling experience thus far....

Summary Ubisofthas confirmed that it will no longer be hosting an online presentation for Tokyo Game Show 2024 as previously planned. Like many other major companies,Ubisoftplanned on having a presence at Tokyo Game Show this year, using the big event to showcase its upcoming game releases. It’s been a busy yet disappointing year for Ubisoft.Prince of Persia: The Lost Crownlaunched in January to rave reviews, while February’sSkull and Boneswas a huge disappointment after it finally escaped development hell....

Quick Links Violet Coral is aWuthering Wavesmaterial used for Resonator Breakthrough. It can be found alongside the shallow waters ofNorfall BarrensandWuming Bay. Collecting them can be a hindrance since most of the Violet Corals are surrounded by enemies. Resonators such asXiangli Yao inWuthering Wavesneed this Ascension material to level up. In total, a character needs 60 Violet Coral to reach level 80. Here’s how players can find allViolet Coral locations inWuthering Wavesalongside a thorough farming route to follow for a more effective journey....