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The Exquisite Liminality Of Zelda: Skyward Sword - Feature

The Exquisite Liminality Of Zelda: Skyward Sword – Feature

To celebrate the 35th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda, we’re running a series of features looking at a specific aspect — a theme, character, mechanic, location, memory or something else entirely — from each of the mainline Zelda games. Today, Kate compares Skyward Sword to a corridor, or something… Skyward Sword. A two-word title that strikes fear into the heart of many. But worry not, my…

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The Last of Us Remake Reportedly in Development

The Last of Us Remake Reportedly in Development

Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier has reported that The Last of Us Remake is being produced at Naughty Dog as a PlayStation 5 exclusive. The journalist also said that Bend Studio was working on the next Uncharted and The Last of Us Part II’s multiplayer mode. Schreier also states in his report that the development of the remake was initially tasked to Sony’s Visual Arts Service Group, a team of talented…

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'Shop Contest: More Donald Ducks!

‘Shop Contest: More Donald Ducks!

Image: Bethesda / Disney / Square Enix / Kotaku One Donald Duck ain’t enough for my colleague Ian Walker. So let’s give him more Donalds! Your challenge this week: Give me more Donalds! I’m not sure why Ian didn’t just ask us to give him more Donald Ducks. That’s right in our wheelhouse. But when I read his blog about a cool mod and he headlined it with a plea for more Donalds, I knew what to…

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[Review] I Saw Black Clouds

[Review] I Saw Black Clouds

System: SwitchRelease date: March 30, 2021Developer: Ghost Dog FilmsPublisher: Wales Interactive FMVs, much like visual novels, have always had that sort of stigma where those that weren’t open-minded enough wouldn’t really consider them to be true games, yet I guarantee every genre, regardless of what one’s feeling towards them are, has at least something for everyone that may surprise you –…

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Dev Gets Playable Flappy Bird Working Via Mac Notifications

Dev Gets Playable Flappy Bird Working Via Mac Notifications

Flappy Bird exploded in popularity several years ago with its simple gameplay and background elements that had pretty clearly been inspired from the Super Mario series. It was pulled and made largely unavailable–unless you had an Amazon Fire TV unit–shortly after it became huge. However, one developer has managed to bring the game back via an unexpected platform: the MacOS notification box. With…

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Amid Evil Is A Good Shooter That Doesn't Need Guns

Amid Evil Is A Good Shooter That Doesn’t Need Guns

Screenshot: New Blood Interactive BacklogBacklogIt’s time. Let’s dig out those games we always told ourselves we were gonna play and give ’em a go. Amid Evil is a wild, weird, and wonderful retro-inspired FPS that ditches the traditional shooter arsenal of pistols and SMGs in favor of more exotic weapons. Like a magic staff that shoots planets or a sword that flings waves of energy. Almost two…

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Looking Back to 2006 with Tomb Raider: Legend - An Icon Reborn

Looking Back to 2006 with Tomb Raider: Legend – An Icon Reborn

Video Game heroine Lara Croft has earned ‘Legend’ status, and for good reason. After starting out, she became a true gaming icon who stood out in a male-dominated world. In 2010 they named “Lara Croft Way”, a road in Derby, UK which was the home of Core Design, the developer who worked on the original run of Tomb Raider games. After a string of (mostly) brilliant games the decision was made to…

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This week in PC gaming: Final Fantasy 14's story continues, Shadow Man: Remastered releases

This week in PC gaming: Final Fantasy 14’s story continues, Shadow Man: Remastered releases

This Week in PC Gaming is also available on YouTube. Welcome to This Week in PC Gaming, a show where we take a look at the new games, updates, events, and more coming at you over the next week, every week. Expect a new episode every Sunday morning and expect it to tell you something you didn’t know or already forgot about. Catch the new episode every Sunday here on PCGamer.com or subscribe to…

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NEO The World Ends With You coming to Nintendo Switch 27th July – My Nintendo News

NEO The World Ends With You coming to Nintendo Switch 27th July – My Nintendo News

Square Enix has finally announced a release date for NEO: The World Ends With You and it will be arriving on the Nintendo Switch on 27th July. NEO: The World Ends With You is a follow up to the stylish Nintendo DS JRPG The World Ends with You which launched back in 2007. The manga-inspired game is perfect for newcomers to the series as well as seasoned veterans. Check out the new trailer for Neo:…

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Sades Battle Ram Wired Gaming Keyboard & Mouse Review

Sades Battle Ram Wired Gaming Keyboard & Mouse Review

When it comes to advertising and marketing, what’s in a name? Quite a lot, as it turns out. Because, depending upon where your mind is, Battle Ram is either a Masters of the Universe vehicle, or a device you’d get from the ‘heavy duty’ section of an adult store. But the Sades Battle Ram is neither. In fact, it’s a snazzy but solidly built keyboard and mouse set, loaded with LEDs but still able to…

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Crysis Remastered Gets PS5, Xbox Series X|S Upgrade

Crysis Remastered Gets PS5, Xbox Series X|S Upgrade

Crytek has released an update for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions of Crysis Remastered. The update brings next-gen features to the game, including the ability to play with raytraced lighting and improved frame rates. Crysis Remastered Next-Gen Upgrades Here are the upgrades to each version of Crysis Remastered. PlayStation 5 Performance Mode plays at 1080p and 60 frames per…

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LoL’s Kog’Maw is getting a visual upgrade

LoL’s Kog’Maw is getting a visual upgrade

A visual overhaul is coming for Kog’Maw soon, and a League of Legends dev has previewed some of the changes. The hope is to make the LoL champion‘s moves easier to keep track of while you’re playing. Oliver McDonald, lead VFX artist on skins for League of Legends, posted some clips of what’s coming for Kog’Maw on Twitter. The first is the ferocious little monster going through all its moves, the…

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Days Gone 2 Pitch Refused Over Original's Mixed Reception

Days Gone 2 Pitch Refused Over Original’s Mixed Reception

April 11, 2021 Gabriel Stanford-Reisinger Sony Bend reportedly attempted to pitch a sequel game to its 2019 survival title, Days Gone, to Sony. Days Gone 2, however, was not deemed viable thanks to the original’s lengthy development time and mixed critical reception, according to Bloomberg sources. This fixation on blockbuster hits is seen as a source of Sony studios seeing a surge of staff…

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Play a Multiplayer Crypto-Snake from an Android Device earning cryptocurrency ? 🤩 : AndroidGaming

Play a Multiplayer Crypto-Snake from an Android Device earning cryptocurrency ? 🤩 : AndroidGaming

What for? Get some GRIDNET Coins for free while having fun with your friends. Prerequisites: An Android mobile phone. Worth to know: The number of player slots is limited (currently 1000) and you may register up to 2 player slots from a single IP address. Once your identity is created always use the same one to maximize your final profits. The game is simple yet the underlying mechanics employ…

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Nintendo Still Isn't Totally Confident Switch Production Can Keep Pace With Demand

Nintendo Still Isn’t Totally Confident Switch Production Can Keep Pace With Demand

© Nintendo Life Last month tech giant Samsung voiced its concern over semiconductor shortages affecting the production of electronics. With this in mind, Nintendo’s president Shuntaro Furukawa has now provided an update to Nikkei about the Japanese company’s Switch hardware production – stating how it’s been “able to secure the necessary materials” in order to continue producing semiconductors…

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New Genesis Gets New Screenshots & Art Showing Weapons & More Enemies

New Genesis Gets New Screenshots & Art Showing Weapons & More Enemies

News Sega released brand new screenshots and art of the upcoming Phantasy Star Online 2 spin-off Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis. Published onApril 11, 2021Giuseppe Nelva Home » News » Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis Gets New Screenshots & Art Showing Weapons & More Enemies Sega released brand new screenshots and art of the upcoming Phantasy Star Online 2 spin-off Phantasy Star Online…

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How Could Love for Games Impact on Relationships: Pros and Cons?

How Could Love for Games Impact on Relationships: Pros and Cons?

Different factors bring together, no matter the differences in terms of personality traits. Opposites may attract, but there is always one aspect that overshadows all else in terms of relationships. Gaming is usually deemed a nerdy affair, and though that may be true, nerds have a similar desire for love like other individuals. Gamers haven’t a lot of time to build relationships,…