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Summary Video game adaptations are still a fairly new phenomenon in the grand scheme of things, with the majority of them dating back to the early 90s or later. However, what works for a video game may not necessarily translate to another medium. It is for this reason, and many others, that adaptations may not always be 100% accurate to the games that they are based off. These less-accurate adaptations are largely live-action films, in part due to the limitations concerning runtime as well as what can be portrayed in live-action....

Summary With the release ofCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3drawing closer, fans are getting a much clearer picture of what to expect from the title’s campaign. There is a chance that this release will be the final entry to the franchise reboot, and so there is a lot of room for potential fireworks in its narrative. In particular, many are wondering ifCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3will deliver its own take onModern Warfare 2’s infamous “No Russian” mission....

Over the past two years, one game has made a prominent mark with many gamers, be it for good reasons or bad.Cyberpunk 2077is still rather important with fans to this day, and many are looking forward to the upcoming Phantom Liberty DLC expansion. As it takes the protagonist V into a new espionage-based storyline, there’s lots to excite players from the potential for more action-packed sequences, important choices, and even a new ending for the baseCyberpunk 2077game that can only be earned through playing the DLC in full....

Resident Evil Villagelaunched to a positive critical reception. The latest entry in theResident Evilfranchise followed almost directly on from the events ofResident Evil 7, with the Winters family being offered little respite.Resident Evil Villagewas also well-received byResident Evilfans, many of whom felt the game presented the perfect conclusion to the story of Ethan Winters and his family. SinceResident Evil Village’srelease, however, fans have uncovered a secret in a post-credits scene that may turn the game’s ending on its head....

It’s no secret thatThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildintroduced a lot of new mechanics toThe Legend of Zelda,refreshing a generally very traditional franchise. Link picks up all kinds of weapons on his travels rather than relying on the Master Sword, and Hyrule itself is an open world that Link is encouraged to explore at his leisure. There’s another significant change that puts Link in a new light: cooking. Most incarnations of Link just bottle up some potions for the road, but inThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild,Link has to develop some serious culinary skills to defeat Calamity Ganon....

Expansion packs have been a staple of the gaming industry for a good few decades now, with classic PC titles likeHalf-Lifereceiving post-launch campaigns via additional discs all the way back in 1999. As gaming technology has moved on, however, these post-launch expansions have been repackaged as digital DLC, often bringing new weapons, outfits, missions, and characters to successful games. Over the last decade or so,Nintendo has been introducing DLC to more of its games, and withThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’s high level of success, it seems likely that it’ll be the next title to get DLC....

Last year, Dr Disrespect announced he was forming a new AAAgame development studio called Midnight Society. Although Doc may be best known as a YouTube streamer now, many also know that he used to work onCall of Duty, and so this announcement wasn’t entirely out of left field. Nothing is known about the video game Midnight Society is working on, obviously, but that doesn’t mean some fans are keeping track of the studio’s moves....

Magical Girl anime showsare a staple in the anime community. They are almost as old as the medium itself. For those that don’t know exactly what they are,Sailor Moonis a perfect example. That show, and others like it, tend to focus on young or teenage girls who can transform into magical forms. Imagine the genre likePower Rangers, but starring mostly female characters. Most of these anime revolve around a monster of the week type of scenarios blended with slice-of-life comedy....

One of the main reasons video games can feel like movies and television shows is because of the introduction of motion capture technology. It has been used in video games for decades, but as technology progresses even further, the use of it in games gets better andmore immersive for the player. FromUntil Dawnthrough toThe Last of Us, gamers have been treated to the technology in mainstream games. Related:The Last Of Us: Ranking The 10 Strongest Human Groups Themotion capture performances of actorslike Andy Serkis in films likeThe Lord of the RingsandPlanet of the Apeshave been lauded by fans and critics alike, but it’s in the video game world where some of the great, unappreciated performances have landed....

Summary Racing games have long been in the gaming industry and have a certain audience. These players enjoy the intense competition and high-speed pursuits these racing games provide, thus making it an enjoyable experience for all. Many racing games in recent times have focused onimproving their game modes, such as multiplayerand co-op mode, which allows fans to play together with friends and family, be it online or couch co-op. Specific racing games dive deep into the co-op element, making unique game modes that promote strategic planning and teamwork to succeed....

Summary Even a decade after its release,Grand Theft Auto 5is still one of the most popular games on the market. Its massive open world, freedom of choice, and chaotic action keep fans coming back. But one other thing that theGrand Theft Autoseries is greatly appreciated for is their choice of music on the soundtrack. SinceGrand Theft Auto 3, Rockstar has put a lot of effort into getting licensed songs to use for a huge selection of radio stations....

Bleachis a well-known series that was in the limelight for the longest time before conflicts between Tite Kubo and Shonen Jump along with the declining quality of the manga led toBleachending in a pretty abrupt fashion and losing a ton of the goodwill it had generated over the course of its lengthy run. Even now, after everything that has transpired in the series, the Soul Society arc still has a soft spot in the hearts of many fans....

Breath of the WildredefinedThe Legend of Zelda, but bytaking the franchise back to its origins. After decades of styling games in the likeness ofA Link to the PastandOcarina of Time,Breath of the Wildmarked a return to non-linear progression and freedom at any cost. Hyrule is bigger than it’s ever been, as well – and arguably even more dangerous. RELATED:Things We Loved About Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity (& Things We Don’t)...