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Even afterSonicturned 30 last year, one of earth’s most famous hedgehogs has proven that he is still relevant to the gaming world. Many praisedSonic the Hedgehog 2for embracing both the modern and classic versionsof the character, proving that movie adaptations of a video game can stay somewhat truthful to the source material. As well as movies, theSonicfranchise also has some upcoming games for fans to enjoy, such asSonic OriginsandSonic Frontiers.TheremasteredSonic Originsis by far the less controversial of the upcomingSonictitles....

It’s tough to believe that thePlayStation 5has already been out for well over a year. With demand far outpacing supply, many Sony fans have yet to get their hands on the newest iteration of the longstanding PlayStation lineage. While it’s not likely to help with availability, prospective buyers in the UK can now purchase the firstPlayStation 5bundle package which includes the console-exclusive action-adventure titleHorizon Forbidden West. While the package isn’t available in the United States quite yet, speculation suggests it will tout a fifty-dollar price increase over the base PlayStation 5....

Part of creating a complex and far-reaching universe such as that found within the fiction world of theStar Trekfranchise, is adding a ridiculous amount of detail. It’s one thing to create a world where things happen, and there is a history to the people, and all the characters are well written and interesting. But it’s another when a created universe really shines with all the small details that most may overlook....

A new study claims to reveal the state within the US with the most rage quitters and broken controllers. Their data is based on Google searches for Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo controllers from each of the 50 states. The states were ranked by the average number of Google searches for new controllersto replace broken onesper 100,000 people. Rage-quitting, for all its unpleasantness, has been around since the dawn of gaming. Whether a playerhas been sniped from afarin a close online match or has simply had enough of getting demolished by the same boss over and over, many a gamer lacking anger management skills have taken their frustrations out on their poor expensive controller....

TheSuper Mariofranchise has been Nintendo’s crown jewel for decades now, and it’s been amazing to watch how the character and the franchise as a whole have evolved along withNintendosince their humble beginnings. EverySuper Mariogame tries to innovate the platforming genre in a major way, with some of these risks paying off more than others. Related:The 10 Best Games In The Super Mario Franchise Ranked (According To Metacritic) Mariois still Nintendo’s greatest tool to move hardware, but bothSuper Mario 64andSuper Mario Sunshinehave become important titles and learning experiences for Nintendo....

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtleshas had a resurgent year in the video game industry. The release ofTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revengewas lauded as a return to the beloved era ofTMNTarcade games. That’s now been followed up withTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection, a bundle of those classicTMNTarcade games, and many other favorites. It seems 2023 is looking bright for theTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, too, as a new game has now been confirmed for next year....

Practically everyone would agree that 2023 was massive for video games. What started as a small number of interesting offerings in January kept ramping up more and more until fans were left with colossal months like June and November. These months had so many releases that players either needed to be careful about what they got on big release times likethe week of October 17, or there was so much that everyone had something to look forward to regardless of their own preferences....

As is the case every year, 2019 has had several big announcements, reveals, and controversies take place. Sometimes, these are specifically related to a certain game, whereas others deals with the shake-ups in the industry itself. Sometimes, it is the form of protest, solidarity, or splits. And while there are plenty of these that take place, only a few shape the future. Incidents like the Riot Games walkout and theannouncement of a newBioShockgamewill certainly be remembered, but with so much happening in one year, they aren’t necessarily the biggest....

The GameCube was not known for its shooters. This applies to first-person shooters and third-person shooters. Overall, the system had some trouble with its game supply thanks to thePS2dominating the market. It could never keep up even when the system had a hit. RELATED:Every “Exclusive” GameCube Game That Was Ported To The PS2 For example, theGameCubedid have some stellar first-party support in the shooter genre thanks toMetroid Prime, which ended up being the right direction to take for the series....

It’s no surprise that most successful games will eventually release a sequel, but it’s rare to see one for a game that performed poorly. Most developers will tend to cut their losses and move on to something else, but some will attempt to revitalize a franchise byreleasing a spin-off. Related:Anime Spin-Offs That Are Better Than The Main Show Some spin-offs will followthe story of a franchise’s more popular character, while others will simply take place in the same universe....

Shadows have a habit of playing tricks on the human mind. A coat stand in the dark might seem like a towering humanoid figure. A chair with a dark piece of clothing on it might be concealing a deadly animal. Without light, furniture can become threatening and malevolent. But in some video games, furniture has always been rather evil. RELATED:Games That Have Decoy Villains A good villain can often make or break a game, and it can be difficult to design onethat feels sufficiently ominousand original....

While not all games are going to be a problem for everybody withmild learning difficulties (MLD), consideration for this demographic in development will only add to a title or console’s fan base. Whether looking at how systems can be modified to include MLD-friendly modes or how games can alter narrative and visual elements, there are numerous avenues to making the world ofgaming more inclusive for people with MLD. Related:Special Education Concepts For Game Developers While gaming has long been a forerunning forinclusivity among media platforms, there are still some big leaps forward to make....

Xbox Game Passhas proven itself to be the gift that keeps on giving, with the addition ofCoral Islandbeing the latest in the November selection. Infarming simCoral Island,players leave the big city of Pokyo (with the name seemingly being a parody of Tokyo) and move to the idyllic coastline to start their own farm. It’s worth noting that, on November 13,Xbox Game Pass addedSpirittea. This is anotherStardew Valley-like farming simulator, though with designs reminiscent ofSpirited Away....