Using the Hyrule Warriors formula to create a Breath of the Wild prequel for the Switch is the last thing anyone expected, but that's exactly what Nintendo, Koei Tecmo, and Omega Force did with Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity.
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The latest moves in the legal battle between Apple and Epic Games occurred today, further setting up for the breach-of-contract dispute scheduled for May 2021. According to a report from Bloomberg, presiding Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers threw out two of Apple's countersuit claims against Epic Games.
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Even though Resident Evil's key features aren't set in stone, the developers still adhere to explicit rules while crafting each title — or try to, at least. For those who may be curious, here are the rules Resident Evil developers try to follow for every entry.
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Take your favorite Italian plumber, throw him and all his friends in go-karts, give them themed items, and you've got a recipe for success. That's just the magic of Mario Kart. As part of Mario's 35th anniversary, fans are clearing rooms in their houses to make way for the latest Mario Kart product.
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Raiden has had the honor of being one of the most controversial characters in video game history. Is all the hatred deserved? Was Raiden given a bad rap? Are fans simply upset over the fact that he replaced Solid Snake? This is the real reason why Raiden is so controversial.
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One of the things gamers love about Fortnite is that it's 100% free. However, that doesn't mean they wouldn't happily pay for it, especially if it comes with some sweet perks, like V-bucks and season Battle Passes. This isn't the new reality yet, but a Fortnite subscription option might be possible.
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So how did a free-to-play game become so successful so fast, and why has that success created a backlash in the gaming community? Here's the real dark truth behind Genshin Impact.
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It sounds like the kind of pitch that's crazy enough to actually fly at Nintendo: what if we turn Super Mario Bros. into a battle royale game? Well, it's already been done.
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Fans of Celeste have long believed, fueled by in-game hints, that the indie platformer's groundbreaking protagonist is transgender. Developer Maddy Thorson has now confirmed Madeline's gender identity as trans.
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Shigeru Miyamoto is a legend in the video game industry, and he has made his mark by giving the world several of the most successful and fun franchises. His name is instantly recognizable, and he seems to have the Midas touch whenever he's involved with a project. But how much is he actually worth?
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Back in 1986, players of Nintendo's Metroid were surprised to get to the end of the game and find (if they'd gotten through in under five hours) that protagonist Samus Aran was actually a woman. Here's the surprising inspiration for Metroid's Samus Aran.
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Konami's vampire-hunting Castlevania franchise has seen over 30 games released since 1986, but there hasn't been much in the last several years. Whatever happened to Castlevania?
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Backwards compatibility is a major issue for many gamers. Today, EA finally announced to gamers which of its current titles are going to be included in its next-gen upgrade plan. Some of these games will be receiving full upgrades, while others will be receiving much-appreciated performance boosts.
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For years, Nintendo properties have been confined to the virtual realm, but very soon, fans will be able to live out their video game fantasies in real life when the Super Nintendo World theme park opens in Japan and other locations around the globe.
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Despite being on the longer side of the spectrum in terms of length, most games are nowhere near as long as one particular title, which earns the award for being the longest game to beat.
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There's more to the Expansion Pak than just being "that device that was bundled with every copy of Donkey Kong 64." Here's the story of this strange N64 add-on.
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The Pokemon franchise is undeniably popular, even after over two decades of existence. In the quest to become a Pokemon master, gamers have taken great pride in finding and training as many of the lovable monsters as possible. It's time to take a look at a few of the worst Pokemon moves of all time.
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With Season 7 of Apex Legends fast approaching, fans have been waiting patiently for the battle royale's next playable character to be announced. The wait is almost over, because Horizon is now joining Apex Legends. Respawn Entertainment announced the newest Legend on Twitter, along with a trailer.
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Since its Season 7 launch in 2018, Fortnite Creative has given fans of the battle royale a variety of immersive new areas to explore. Anyone can make their own map -- even a U.S. presidential candidate.
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Some players never stop looking for new ways to build innovative Minecraft gadgets, though. It seems a new block being added to the game could help take those inventions to the next level.
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The film industry lost one of its biggest stars on October 31, 2020, as the legendary Sean Connery tragically passed away at the age of 90. He's best known for his performances as James Bond, but his last performance as James Bond wasn't in a movie. Here's what it was.
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After an unexpected announcement hidden in a Nintendo Direct Mini presentation, the Nintendo Switch became the latest console to compete as a worldwide cloud gaming platform.
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Things haven't always been rosy for the house that Mario built. Nintendo has plenty to hang its hat on over the decades of selling video games across the world. That said, the company has seen plenty of lows to counter the highs over the decades.
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Although Halloween has Fortnite players involved in the special holiday-themed Fortnitemares, Season 4 of its second chapter is still underway, and from the looks of it, could lead to something big.
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Control: Ultimate Edition is the first cloud-based gaming experience available for Switch owners outside of Japan and will be followed by Hitman 3 in a pivot by Nintendo towards offering more cloud services.
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If you still own a Nintendo GameCube or a Wii, you should definitely show some of these underappreciated hidden gems some love.
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Besides all of the big clashes players will engage in, Age of Calamity will include one major feature that fans of Breath of the Wild's story should enjoy.
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