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Ever since pre-orders first became available, the simple act of purchasing aPS5has been a challenge unto itself. With the console constantly going in and out of stock, the wrong item occasionally getting delivered in lieu of a PS5, and even reports of consoles being stolen by delivery drivers, getting aPS5is next to impossible. Though, there was a brief moment where a certain retailer had the console back in stock. A couple of months before the console even launched, scalpers beganselling PS5 pre-orders on eBayfor ridiculous prices....

Netflix’sThat ’90s Showcontinues to bank on nostalgia ahead of its premiere and the series' latest teaser includes the return of yet another beloved character from the hit sitcom, Donna’s father, Bob Pinciotti. Although Don Stark’s return to theNetflixcomedy had been announced in December, along with practically every other member fromThat ’70s Show’s original cast, a new clip finally seesBob Pinciotti return to Point Place, Wisconsin. Stark played Donna’s father in all eight seasons ofThat ’70s Showand was always seen as one of the bigger goofball characters, much to the detriment of Red Forman....

Cult of the Lambblends together roguelike and sim-like experiences in a dark fantasy. Players begin as a scared lamb, being led to slaughter in front of the four high priests of a cult. Just before the ax is dropped, the lamb is sent a vision of a god. This god, The One Who Waits, gives the lamb special powers on the condition that they promise to build a new faith to further strengthen The One Who Waits’ powers....

Secretlab is one of the most prestigious names in the gaming chair world, and they’ve been expanding to cover gaming desks and other ergonomic peripherals. Their high quality products don’t come cheap, but during their Black Friday sale, players have a chance to enhance their space at a discount. Secretlab is offering rare price cuts on its high-end gamingchairs, desks, and accessoriesfor a limited time only. Gamers can save up to $150 on their premium ergonomic chairs, including their newest line, the Titan Evo 2022....

2023 is set to be yet another year of transition for theDC franchise, with many of the upcoming projects, such asThe Flash, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, and more making way for the expected ‘new’ universe, labeled the DCU. Superman will be recast, as confirmed by James Gunn, and other reliable sources within the film industry have said that the rest of the Snyderverse crew will ultimately receive the same fate (even Jason Momoa, such a popular figure in his role as Aquaman, is expected to depart)....

Summary For almost forty years,The Legend of Zeldagames have been a paragon of Nintendo’s commitment to creating fun, innovative, and engaging adventures for players of all ages. Generations of adventure seekers have gotten lost in the realms of Hyrule. With the heroic Link as their avatar, gamers fight against the forces of evil to defeat Ganondorf and bring peace to the kingdom. Given the audience’s attachment to Link as their entry point into the magical world of Hyrule, it only makes sense that the announcement of a live-actionTheLegend of Zeldamovie would garner strong opinions on how to best adapt the hero of time to the big screen....

Fighting games are starting to see some signs of resurgence 2021, especially after iconic franchises likeStreet FighterandTekkenhave seen such long-lasting appeal to hardcore FGC fans. Another subsect of the FGC recently received a burst in popularity with the recently releasedGuilty Gear Strive, the next title in the long-running anime fighting game franchise since 1998. Often remarked previously as a cult-classic fighting game series, the release ofStriveis bringing so many new fans into theGuilty Gearplayerbase in a big way....

Summary The opposite is also true, though. If some genres excel on these services, others may not struggle more, and that’s the case with sports games. That’s not to say they aren’t great games without dedicated fanbases, but sports games are a very specific niche in the industry because someone has to love video games, love sports, and combine that still into loving sports games. Those who do are also likely to pick it up on day one, instead of waiting for their additions sometimes years later....

In general, rumors and leaks can be a good thing for the industry. It gives fans something to discuss in the absence of real news, and with managed expectations, it doesn’t need to be a big deal. Some companies, likeUbisoft,are even known for constantly having leaks, asrumors aboutAssassin’s Creed2022already fly. However, there are some rumors that are just clearly fake. There are rumors that don’t really contribute to discussion and claim to know too much, and that’s exactly where the latestUbisoftRoadmap ‘leak" is....

The School of the Cat is one of the most notorious inThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. The player can learn of the feline Witchers and their actions through Geralt’s conversations with the likes of Lambert and Vesemir. There are also a number of opportunities to come across Witchers from the School of the Cat, though not all such encounters end peacefully. The School of the Cat has been around inThe Witcherworld for a long time, and there’s a good reason why Witchers from other schools dislike their methods....

Tiny Tina’s Wonderlandsis the latest game in the popularBorderlandsfranchise, and though it is more of a spin-off than a mainline entry in the franchise, it does much to keep the traditionalBorderlandsatmosphere alive. There are plenty of enemies to shoot and guns to loot inTiny Tina’s Wonderlands. Moreover, the game has a lot of easter eggs for fans to discover.Borderlandshas often been a franchise that includes plenty of references to other popular media, and from weapons to quests to parody characters,Tiny Tina’s Wonderlandsis no different....

Plenty of wrestling fans miss the fun, arcade-style mayhem of old grappling sims likeWWF No Mercy, and a new game calledUltra Pro Wrestlinglooks to recreate that style in a modern package. The drama, athleticism, and hijinks of professional wrestling have been captured in several video games over the past few decades, from the grounded realism ofWWE 2K22to thecolorful RPG format of the upcomingWrestleQuest. However, many consider 2000’sWWF No Mercyto be one of the best wrestling games of all time....

Summary When video game fans have memories of playing their favorite games, they more often than not reminisce about challenging boss fights or narratives that spoke to them. As video games have advanced, boss fights have grown from a simple challenge at the ends of levels to culminations of a player’s experience or what they’ve learned throughout their journey. These iconic boss fights from gaming history aren’t just memorable for their difficulty, they’ve also taught players valuable life lessons that they can carry into their everyday lives....