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Although The Sims 4 is (reportedly) backing more features into the game than ever before, most of the focus as of late has been on the features that aren’t making it into the game. For example, the announcement that toddlers and pools will not be in the final game has gained more traction than the fact The Sims 4 will focus on emotional interactions between characters. It might seem insignificant, but dropping a feature that was in past games seems to have had a great impact on the Sims fan base, with many talking about skipping this sequel altogether....

The obvious question for David Jaffe, who just recently announced he was leaving developer Eat Sleep Play for greener pastures, is what’s next? Though he still has to put the finishing touches on Twisted Metal, and will stay on staff after launch to oversee bug fixes and patches, after March he’s free to move on to his next venture, which includes setting up a new studio in San Diego. Along with that new studio, Jaffe has a couple new game ideas, four to be exact, mulling around in his head that he would like to see come to fruition....

The team at Blizzard has been busy overseeing the official launch of Heroes of the Storm over the last week, but the powerhouse developer still has content in the works for all of its other ongoing games, as well. World of Warcraft’s latest expansion, Warlords of Draenor, will be one-year old in November and unlike the previous few expansions, players are still unable to take flight in the new zone. The inability to mount up and fly over mobs has caused a lot of controversy in the World of Warcraft community....

Movies offer a break from the stress of everyday life, which is why so many people enjoy watching them, and it helps that they usually have interesting stories with compelling and relatable characters. Most movies take place in the present or in the past, and tackle current and historical events, but there are also quite a few movies that take place in the future. Often, the future is almost never as ideal as most people hope it to be....

The Nintendo Switch is home to all sorts of games spanning a wide range of genres. Thanks to the unique touch screen feature, motion controls, and handheld functionality, certain genres prove particularly appealing on the platform. A prime example is the music and rhythm genre, which doesn’t just mesh well with the console, but is also very well represented. There are a multitude of games that have earned a more-than-respectable 80 or above on the rating aggregate, Metacritic....

One of the many changes that Football Manager 21 makes from its predecessor is that the franchise is now available to play on Microsoft’s three most relevant consoles, the Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and Xbox One. Sports Interactive’s hugely popular management sim is available to Xbox gamers in a form similar to Football Manager 21 Touch, a version of Football Manager that has been available to PC players for multiple years as an alternative way to experience the game....

10 Age of Mythology This one should be obvious since it was made by the same people behind Age of Empires and Age of Empires 2. Just take the gameplay that you love from the franchise and add centaurs, minotaurs, gods, and things like that to understand what to expect in Age of Mythology. Players still have to collect resources, build their structures, train units, and all that we are used to doing in Age of Empires and most RTS games....

Released in 2017, Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age not only served as a reminder of why Dragon Quest has remained relevant since 1986 but instantly established itself as one of the must-play JRPGs of the current gaming generation. Somehow, Square Enix even managed to outdo the fantastic base game by releasing an enhanced edition for the Nintendo Switch. Dragon Quest XI has all the necessary ingredients to be a meme magnet: Lovable characters, mass appeal, and a hint of quirkiness....

Resident Evil Village is more serious than some of its early predecessors. The first decade was certainly filled with a lot of camp and cheese. This game is not without some of that charm. One of the best aspects of it are its characters, which seem lifted right out of Metal Gear Solid. On a whole though, like Resident Evil VII, both that game and this try to take the series into a more dramatic avenue....

Final Fantasy VII is full of memorable characters and Vincent Valentine is no exception. One of the most well-received characters despite being optional in the original game, Vincent has appeared in several cannon projects such as Final Fantasy VII Advent Children and in his own game Dirge of Cerberus. Needless to say, he’s a popular dude and, as most know, with popularity comes memes. If anyone knows anything about Vincent Valentine, then these memes are sure to bust a few guts....

The Pokémon Trading Card Game has been around since 1996. Despite being over twenty years old, the game is still going strong to this day. Throughout the years, the Pokémon TCG has introduced many mechanics and features. Some of these include “EX Pokémon,” which have been in and out of the game for years. However, some of these other card types don’t get the same treatment. The TCG has had many gimmicks come in for a set or two before they completely vanished from any future ones....

Pokémon and evolution go hand-in-hand as the franchise is based on the mechanic of training weaker creatures and helping them grow into powerful beasts. From the beginning of the game, going back to Pokémon Red & Blue, players learn about the concept of evolving weaker Pokémon into stronger creatures via the starters they receive from professors. Taking a look at all of the Pokémon, which ones benefit the most from evolution?...

Mega evolution was introduced well after the release of Pokemon Diamond & Pearl. This power-up phenomenon was a way for trainers to push past the limits of their power and bond with their partners. While it’s still too early to say whether we’ll see this as a mechanic in the upcoming Sinnoh remakes Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, it’s a definite possibility. This is because mega evolution was used in the Let’s Go Pikachu & Eevee games which were essentially remakes of Pokemon Yellow....

Of the most iconic tabletop war games of all time, Warhammer 40,000 is filled to the brim with unique and distinct factions for players to build armies around. Each of these factions comes with its own aesthetic identity, gameplay mechanics, and lore. For the uninitiated, Warhammer’s lore is notably deep and quite over the top, with everything being some shade of deadly and over-powered. When it is said that one of the most iconic factions in Warhammer 40,000 are Orks, one should be aware that these green-skinned brutes aren’t an ordinary run of the mill group....

Call of Duty is not widely known for its easter eggs or secrets, but if we go back in time almost 13 years ago, we can really see how many odd and interesting easter eggs the developers decided to include for those hardcore fans. While some games have more than others, it actually surprised me how many secrets Call of Duty has. Since most people these days only purchase Call of Duty for online multiplayer of zombies, it can be pretty easy to overlook the secrets that the game has to offer....

Our quick take Apple iPad 4 (late 2012) - 5.0 / 5 Design, basics, and Lightning Screen Inside the iPad 4 Faster than the iPhone 5 Wi-Fi and 4G Improved camera Apps and iOS 6 Battery and performance Negatives To recap The iPad 4 represents quite a modest improvement. Although it certainly is faster, iPad 3 owners are probably not going to feel the need to spend another £400. That said, if you’re a first-time buyer, what are you waiting for - this is the best iPad yet, and it has some incredible performance to back it up....

Ubisoft is having a bad week. After having their official Assassin’s Creed 4 reveal spoiled by a leaked poster, the developer cut any potential speculation off at the pass and released a new image, gave some brief details, and unveiled a title — Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag. This was a pre-emptive measure, a small tease knowing full well that a bigger unveiling was slated for Monday morning, when the gaming press at large would unleash their previews of the game....

Despite the fact that the modern day battle between Assassins and Templars and the use of Animus technology has been a crucial framing device in all of the main Assassin’s Creed games so far, this side of the franchise’s universe is almost never featured in the trailers or marketing for upcoming games. With the release of Assassin’s Creed Unity and Assassin’s Creed Rogue just weeks away, there are still very few details available about what the modern day portion of the game will entail....

Seven years after Fallout 3 took the gaming world by storm, Bethesda is finally introducing the world to their much-anticipated follow-up, Fallout 4. After Bethesda ended months of speculation by officially announcing the game earlier this month, not only did Fallout 4 instantly rocket to the top of every gamer’s must-have list, but it was also guaranteed to be one of the star attractions at this week’s E3 2015 conference....

With the Tom Hardy fronted Mad Max: Fury Road a scant three weeks away, Mad Max mania seems to be reaching a fever pitch. With fans clamoring for more Max Rockatansky, developer Avalanche Studios has decided to whet appetites by unveiling screenshots for their forthcoming game Mad Max. These new Mad Max screenshots highlight the games’ lush, open world, the terrifying inhabitants of said world, and some of the souped-up desert vehicles players are going to take for a spin once the game releases on September 4th for PS4, Xbox One, and PC....