In 2005,Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republicwas released to great critical acclaim, becoming an icon of theStar Warsexpanded universe. It later got a sequel,Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lordsand an MMORPG spin-off. The games were set roughly 4,000 years before the original films, and revolved around a Jedi knight player character who makes decisions that affect their alignmenttoward the light or dark side.Those choices, in turn, affect how certain events play out, and ultimately, the fate of the galaxy....

Eric Barone’sStardew Valleyis an indie darling that has retained a large following in-part thanks to consistent updates. In fact, the creator recently teasednew content coming inStardew Valley’s 1.5 updatelike usable benches and swimming ducks. But that doesn’t mean players are not interested in adding their own spin on the farming/life simulator. AStardew Valleyfan named FastestBoi created the “Legendary Movies” mod that addsJoker(2019) andThe Godfather(1972) as options in Pelican Town’s movie theater — a late-game area that can be unlocked after completing the Community Center....

The Upside Down is one of the most memorable parts of Netflix’sStranger Things, and there are many important questions about its existence. From the moment that Will Byers (Noah Schnapp) disappears into this alternate dimension in Hawkins, Indiana in the pilot episode, it’s clear that this is a dangerous, dark, and sinister place. This unforgettable setting remains terrifying even in season 4, as the main characters explore and learn more....

Summary As the latest installment in the belovedAssassin’s Creedfranchise,Assassin’s Creed Miragetook the series back to its roots with its scaled-back world, narrative-driven gameplay, and renewed emphasis on the stealth mechanics the series was built on. Along with that renewed emphasis on stealth came a controversial new skill calledAssassin’s Focus, which Basim used to quickly assassinate multiple enemies in succession. The skill has since served as one of the primary means by which players pull off some of their most skillful assassinations in the game....

Live streaming on Twitch has gained a lot of traction in recent years, especially considering the number of people spending more time in their homes than ever before. However, other companies have risen to challenge Twitch and create their own competinggame streaming service. Currently, one of the biggest competitors for Twitch right now is Facebook Gaming, which has had a massive advantage over other companies considering it was built on a previously well-established social media platform....

With the Dark Magician remaining as one of the most iconic cards inYu-Gi-Oh!history, it makes sense for fans of the long-lasting card-game franchise to have it as one of the key pieces of their prized decks. In the newYu-Gi-Oh!game,Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel,which combines multiple playstyles in the series, theDark Magicianremains a surprising staple for players in the mood for intense meta builds. RELATED:Yu-Gi-Oh Game Tier List However, just because there are other iconic cards out there doesn’t mean the Dark Magician is running out of steam anytime soon....

Nintendo’sLegend of Zeldafranchise often plays with the dichotomy of two worlds overlapping one another.TheLegend of Zelda: A Link to the Pastestablished this trend in 1991 via the introduction of the Dark World: an alternate version of Hyrule that Link could travel to using portals and back from using his Magic Mirror. Since then many different takes have been core toZeldagames, andThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2could be retreading this idea....

An unfortunateZelda: Tears of the Kingdomplayer stumbled upon a glitch that clipped them below the map when they used an Ancient Blade on an enemy. Normally, an Ancient Blade would make the enemy disappear, but the exact opposite happened to this poorThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomplayer. Ever since the launch ofTears of the Kingdom, there have been more glitches found in the game than any other in the Zelda series....

Getting the most out of games is the reason why gamers agree to pay for them. While some end upbeing extremely short,there are others that might frustrate you with all the content there is.PlayStationhas been the home for many genres, so it goes without saying that there are a lot of games of this kind available on this console family. RELATED:10 Ridiculously Short PlayStation Games (& How Long They Take To Beat)...

TheMortal Kombat 1roster includes almost all the originalMortal Kombatplayable characters, but two are still missing from the lineup at the time of this writing: Kano and Sonya Blade.Mortal Kombat 1serves as a reboot of sorts for theMortal Kombatfranchise. While its story technically follows up on the events of theMortal Kombat 11: Aftermathexpansion,Mortal Kombat 1is starting fresh with a new universe, meaning characters who were killed off in previous entries can come back, and the franchise can work with a mostly clean slate....

E3 2021 saw the return of many classic franchises. Nintendo announced remakes of the first twoAdvance Warsgames, as well pulled back the curtain on the long-rumored,thought-to-be canceledMetroid Dread.The announcement ofMetal Slug Tacticsfurther added to the list of historic names reintroduced at E3, and its return is also notable for the manner in which it’s returning. WithMetal Slug Tactics, Leikir Studio is taking the series' 2D run-and-gun action and converting it into a top-down, tactical RPG....

Animal Wellis a game that doesn’t hold players' hands and light the way forward – as a result, some of the puzzles and enigmatic things you may run across in the game can seem confusing. The Unlit Candle, for one example, is something playerscan run into early inAnimal Well, but its purpose isn’t obvious until way later. The first Unlit CandleAnimal Wellplayers can find is just outside of the spawn starting zone, but it’s just one of the eight total in the game....

One of the main aspects about battle royales is the team makeup, though some rely on it more than others. Battle royales likePUBGhave everyone playing equally, with skill being the only factor that separates players. However, as the genre grows, more games add more elements. One of the most significant additions to the battle royale genre is the inclusion of heroes and abilities, in the same regard asOverwatch. InApex Legends, each hero has a unique ability that is only for them....