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Summary Xboxis aiming to expand its presence in the mobile games market by releasing its own digital storefront on smartphones. These plans follow Xbox’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard, a deal that is a key part of the company’s strategy asit competes with PlayStation. Acquiring Activision Blizzard has been significant for Xbox, as the mammoth publisher’s console and PC offerings include franchises likeCall of Duty,World of Warcraft, andOverwatch. However, Activision Blizzard’s mobile titles are perhaps even more significant, with exceptionally profitable games likeCandy Crush,Hearthstone, andCall of Duty Mobilefalling under the company’s banner....

Fighting games are games that will likely be a solid nichewithin the gaming industry for the entirety of their existence. It’s hard to get into them for most gamers, as there is so much that one needs to learn beforehand, or else they are just going to be dominated by other players. Related:5 Fighting Games That Are Better In Arcade Cabinets (& 5 Better On Consoles) One of the things that players need to know going into different fighting games is the tier list and just which characters are the strongest....

Fighting games are filled with many beloved character designs that are synonymous with video games as a whole. From theMortal Kombatninjas to theStreet Fighterworld warriors, there are several iconic characters that are synonymous with the fighting game genre. RELATED:Things You Didn’t Know About The History Of The Street Fighter Series However, popularity doesn’t always equal quality and many of these popular characters are deceptively weak when it comes to competitive play in their respective games....

Fewvideo game protagonists are as likable as Arthur Morgan. Despite his many transgressions, his story is very much a tragic one that’s carried forward by his inability and unwillingness to adapt tothe changing times. As Mary so aptly puts it, there is a good man somewhere within him, but he’s wrestling with a giant. Sadly, the giant comes out on top more often than not. RELATED:Classic Directors Who Could Make The Perfect Red Dead Redemption Movie...

TheCall Of Dutyfranchise exploded onto the scene all the way back in 2003, where its many competitors overshadowed it for a few years.Modern Warfarerevolutionized the first-person shooter in 2007, and it has only grown since, with the latest in the franchise (rather confusingly also calledModern Warfare, without beingModern Warfare 4) has leapt to even greater heights. RELATED:Call of Duty: 10 Most Brutal Villains In The Franchise, Ranked One thing Infinity Ward seems to love is letting gamers revisit multiplayer maps of old....

Godfallwas once a PlayStation console exclusive, but it will be making its way to Xbox platforms through the newUltimate Edition, launching Thursday, April 7.Godfall: Ultimate Editionbundles the base game together with all the post-launch content, like theFire & Darknessexpansion, and will likely draw in plenty of new players. Both new and returningGodfallfans have a lot to look forward to come April 7, though, as the free Exalted update is releasing alongside theUltimate Edition....

Age of Mythologyis a true gem of the RTS genre, mixing classicAge of EmpiresRTS gameplay with fantasy-style mythology to create a thoroughly enjoyable strategy game. Importantly,Age of Mythologyhas an impressive set of gods to choose from, with the Extended Edition and DLC totaling 15 Major Gods representing 5 different civilizations, and that’s not even mentioning the suite of Minor Gods that have great benefits of their own. Each of these gods has a unique playstyle, meaning that it’s worth trying all of them to see which might suit a player best....

As the next console generation ramps up, both Sony and Microsoft are making concerted efforts to expand each new console’s offerings. PlayStation continues to invest in first-party offerings like Naughty Dog and Sucker Punch Productions, while Xbox has been on an acquisition spree. Not only has Microsoft permanently added studios and franchises from Bethesda under the Xbox banner, but Xbox Game Pass has also been partnering with a slew of third-party published games to bolster Xbox Game Pass....

ApexLegends, the battle royale game from Respawn Entertainment and EA, is as popular as ever. The game just launched its eighth season, introduced thenewest Legend to join the Apex Games, Fuse, and has finally announced a release date for the Nintendo Switch. However, that isn’t the only plan the developers have for the game in February, asApex Legendsis adding a new Black Lives Matter badge that players can equip. Video games have always been known at times to embrace politics and make commentary on different current events....

Compared to other recent titles in the franchise,Assassin’s Creed Miragegets by with a slim number of crafting materials: steel ingots, leather, and components. With enough of these three items, players can upgradetheir weapons, armor, and tools. Each upgrade can demand a few dozen to a few hundred materials. These materials are easy enough to find, but players who want to upgrade all their equipment may still find themselves running low on their supplies....

Batgirldirector has Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah both responded to the idea ofBatmanshowing up in the upcomingBatgirlfilm that will stream on HBO Max.Batgirlwill be played by Leslie Grace ofIn the Heightsfame. Batgirlwill follow the titular heroine, one ofBatman’s most prominent superhero partners, in a different side of Gotham City.Batgirlwas in developmentfor a good amount of time and is still in pre-production, so plot details are scarce as of now....

Games are meant to engage. They keep players interested in the happenings onscreen. Even by that metric, though, some titles go above and beyond. Certain games are positively dripping with energy—enough to wake anyone up. Of course, numerous factors go into creating that pep. They can stem from sound design, visuals, gameplay, or general atmosphere. However they achieve it, these titles all have that special something that pulls players back from the brink of sleep....

Ever since theBlack Adammid-credits scene leaked online, Henry Cavill’s return as Superman in the DC Extended Universe is all that DC fans have been able to talk about. Cavill teased “what’s to come” for his character in a social media video only after the film had been released in theaters internationally. Dwayne Johnson has now shared the video and officially welcomed his co-star’s return as the Man of Steel. In the past, Johnson has been quite vocal about his thoughts and opinions as far as Cavill’s return as Superman is concerned....