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Of all the countless popular Nintendo franchises, only two have ever made it to the big screen,PokémonandSuper Mario Bros.With a new animated Mario Bros. movie causing a massive uproar, it raises the question, is there another Nintendo series that would be better served with a full feature film adaptation? The trouble with adapting games to the screen is that a great game can already tell a story interwoven with the gameplay, but some games are a little lighter on story than others....

Summary Ubisoftis “disappointed” with the sales ofAssassin’s Creed Nexus VR. That’s according to the company’s top executive, who also revealed thatUbisoftwon’t be doubling down on its virtual reality bet for the time being, given the current state of VR gaming. Assassin’s Creed Nexus VRwas releasedin mid-November as an exclusive for the Meta Quest headset lineup. While the series already dabbled in virtual reality with the 2018Assassin’s Creed: The Temple of Anubis, its latest attempt at doing so was the first VR entry in the franchise that was delivered as a full-length AAA experience....

Summary The officialBorderlandsX (formerly Twitter) account recently posted a “story so far” video, recapping the events of the firstBorderlandsgame. The video ends with an image ofHandsome Jack, the unforgettable antagonist ofBorderlands 2, and a cryptic message saying, “To be continued.” This sentBorderlandsfans into a tizzy, leading to a copious amount of speculation from fans and content creators. It’s currently unclear what the video could mean for the future of the beloved franchise, but it might lead to the reveal ofBorderlands 4....

Quick Links While it’s not your average tourist hotspot, Julie’s Gearworks is a key location inLike a Dragon: Infinite Wealthand a must-visit attraction for players looking to obtain the most powerful weapons. Players will gain access to Julie’s Gearworks,Infinite Wealth’s version of Romance Workshop, in Chapter 4 during “Substory 20: A Better Bat.” Julie’s Gearworks is located on Hula Avenue in Honolulu. At Julie’s Gearworks, players can craft, upgrade, and brand weapons for each of Infinite Wealth’s jobs, and can exchange unused weapons for materials used in upgrading....

Thursday, January 13 is going to be a heartbreaking day for fans of Xbox’sHalofranchise. On that day, theservers for legacyHalogames on the Xbox 360 will be shut down forever, making it impossible for fans to play the 360 versions ofHalo 3,Halo 3 ODST,Halo 4,Halo: Reach, andHalo: Combat Evolved Anniversaryin online matchmaking. In light of this, someHalofans are returning to the classic games for one last hurrah. This includesHalo 3fan Fishy956, who was trying to unlock the Two for One achievement before the servers were shut down....

Summary Silent HillandResident Evilare two long-lasting horror franchises widely seen as pinnacles of the genre. Many fans are eagerly awaiting theSilent Hill 2remake on the horizon, along with therumored open-worldResident Evil 9reportedly in the works. TheResident Evilfranchise also continues to evolve, including entering the world of VR, withResident Evil 4 VRbeing a big hit. Various fan-made projects also recreated the renowned, albeit canceled, P.T., indicating the appetite for games likeSilent Hillin VR....

Summary Honkai: Star Railis still a very young game, but it has already showcased a rich lore that many fans have become invested in. Although the main story is far from finished,Honkai: Star Rail’s universe is vast and waiting to be discovered. On the surface,Honkai: Star Rail’s story revolves around the Trailblazers of the Astral Express, who travel to different worlds to help people in need. But the meat of the narrative comes from the interesting characters and factions that players meet along the way....

Destiny 2: Beyond Lighthas introduced a myriad of new secrets for Guardians to uncover. The icy moon of Europa is comparable toForsaken’sDreaming Citywith how many secrets there are. Hidden sets of collectibles, chests, and even a few hidden missions are tied toBeyond Light’snew patrol space. RELATED:10 Hidden Details Everyone Missed In Destiny 2: Beyond Light Heroic patrol missions, hidden penguin toys, and special tests from the Light and Darkness are just a few things that most players don’t know about....

SincePokémon Redand Greenwere released in 1996 (Japan) the franchise has given us new and exciting creatures with each installment. However, after 8 generations, there are still 27 unused type combinations. Additionally, many of the new type combinations players have been given are restricted exclusively to Legendary, or limited to only 1 Pokémon. Gengar, for example, is still the only Ghost/Poison-type to have appeared, and it has been around since Gen 1....

When the conversation around iconic horror villains comes up, people usually go to the main 1980s slasher villains. Maybe, if they’re a little more of a hardcore fan, they go to someone like Pennywise, Hannibal Lecter, or Pinhead. But there’s more to the genre than those big flashy characters in big-budget movies. The 90s can be a little overlookedwhen it comes to horror, but there’s some good stuff there if viewers are willing to sort through the endless sequels....

Things are not always as they seem, as many plot twists have taught us, and it’s even easier to be fooled by a cute little animated face than a live-action one. There are a lot of adorable characters inanime, in virtually every form from magical girls to cuddly critters, but not all of them are as fuzzy on the inside as they are on the outside. RELATED:Most Iconic Kid Detectives In Anime Whether or not some of the following cute but dangerous characters are pure evil is a matter of opinion, but all of them act as the antagonist at some point after they seem like either an ally or a harmless bystander....

TheMystery Giftfunction is almost as old asPokemonitself, having been around since the release of the Gen 2 games back in the late nineties. As a result, it’s not too surprising to see Mystery Gifts make a return inPokemon Scarlet & Violet, with players once again able to download special items and Event Pokemon straight to their Switches with the help of an internet connection. There are a few different ways to download Mystery Gifts inPokemon Scarlet & Violet....

Few games have left as big an impression in the last couple of years asAmong Us. InnerSloth’s 2018 social deduction game entered the public eye at just the right time to skyrocket in popularity, giving people a chaotic but fun way to interact in a time of social distancing. Naturally by this point,Among Ushas begun to expand beyond the game itself, and now it’s been revealed that fans will be able to experience crewmate and impostor antics in manga form....