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Frank Herbert’sDuneuniverseis one of the most popular universes in science-fiction. As such, it has been adapted over the years in many ways, from tabletop games to films, to video games. With the recent release and popularity of Denis Villeneuve’sDune: Part 2, there’s never been a better time to delve deeper into theDuneuniverse andits many adaptations. Dune Imperiumstarted life as a board game, but Dire Wolf recently brought the game to Steam witha well-crafted digital version....

Magic: The Gatheringhas been enjoying its crossover content lately. Fans that played whileIkoriawas in production probably remember the long line ofGodzilla-themed cards that were released as cross-promotions, for instance. Neither Godzilla, nor her many allies and enemies got cards specially designed for them. Instead, Wizards of the Coast designed special variants ofIkoria’s many monsters that happened to match a number of beloved and recognizableGodzillacharacters. Recently, Wizards has developed a love for crossovers in a different area: the Secret Lair series....

Summary Not many games dabble in historical fiction as successfully asAssassin’s Creed.The franchise has made taking gamers back in time to long-lost civilizations with detailed renditions of some of the world’s most iconic cities of all time into its bread and butter. From the Crusade-era adventures of the very first installment to its upcoming Baghdad chapter, Ubisoft has found a way to convey history lessons to its audience through its deadly espionage-focused gameplay....

Arkane Studios' forthcomingDeathloopsees the developer take its brand of first-person action in a new direction by incorporating a time-loop mechanic. The title is set to be aPlayStation 5 exclusiveand it has, so far, generated considerable excitement among some gamers. The time-bending shooter will see players take on the role of an assassin known as Colt, who is tasked with taking out 8 targets while also dealing with the challenges posed by the time-loop....

The Lord of the Ringsis receiving a rejuvenation within the gaming scene, and there are a few titles from the IP that gamers can look forward to. Electronic Arts announced thatThe Lord of the Rings: Heroes of Middle-Earthis on the way, a mobile RPG that will be free-to-play. Gamers can also look forward toThe Lord of the Rings: Gollum, an action-adventure game that is being developed by Daedalic Entertainment. As the game’s title might suggest, it is centered on Gollum, once a Hobbit named Smeagol that lives deep inside the Misty Mountains and is corrupted by the Ring....

Following the release ofValheim’s Hearth & Home update this past September, developer Iron Gate AB has dedicated its focus to the development of a new biome, the Mistlands. The Mistlands is yet to receive a release date, but Iron Gate continues to offer up small reveals and teasers as work progresses onValheim’s next update. The latest example was shared recently and featured a look at certain ruined structures from a mysteriousValheimcivilization found deep within the Mistlands....

One of the developers who worked on theSteam Deckhas been sharing images on Twitter depicting various stages of the handheld device during the prototype stage of its development. WhileValve has a shaky history when it comes to hardware, its portable machine has been proving itself worthy, not only as a console capable of playing Steam games but as a versatile system capable of being used in a number of ways, essentially making it a PC that people can use on the go....

Fans of Valve’s collectible card gameArtifactare finally getting some big news onthe upcoming reboot. The developer recently released a ton of new info, including news of a single-player campaign. Valve posted the news on thegame’s Steam page. There are a number of other interesting features, including changed initiative rules, a change to the Mana pool, and “more robust progression systems.” RELATED:Dota 2 Bans Over 40,000 Players For Abusing Matchmaking Artifactreceived mixed reviews, and many fans were unhappy with the game when it released in 2018....

Minecraft Dungeons, which combinesDiablo-style gameplaywith the aesthetic ofMinecraft, is now available to the masses. While the vast majority ofMinecraft Dungeonsplayers are just getting their adventures started, they may be curious as to what the max level cap is in the game. As it turns out, the answer is a little bit more complicated than one might expect. The short answer is that the character level cap inMinecraft Dungeonsis seemingly infinite (or no players have hit the level yet)....

Summary It’s no secret thatEpic Games' rise to an industry powerhouse can be partly attributed to its diverse roster of collaborations with major IPs.Over the years, the developer has proven itself to be capable of consistently delivering engaging content for its player base. However, the upcomingEpic Games x Disney partnershipcould potentially raise the stakes. While the partnership was recently announced on February 7, a concrete launch date remains elusive. Based on current information, it will be a multiyear project....

Fallout 5has some heavy lifting to do for the franchise on the next-gen consoles.Fallout 76disappointed many fans of the franchise who will be hoping to see Bethesda come back with a strong single-player installment in the series. To bring the series to the next-gen consoles, however, the game will need to take some big risks. Fallout 5should be set in China, or at least explore the setting’s relationship with China more thoroughly than previous games if it’s going to have a story which feels as fresh and has the same satirical edge as some of the earlier installments in the series....

Summary Indie developer Pocketpair’s new open-world creature-collector RPGPalworldhas taken the gaming world by storm, having sold over eight million copies in less than a week and continuing to draw new players into its wondrous world. At the center ofPalworld’s gameplay loop, players will encounter and capture charming animal-like creatures called “Pals,” each of which can perform a variety of tasks, including base operations and assistance in combat. Unfortunately, despitePalworld’s significant appeal to the gaming community, a disappointing detail arises in the design and mechanics of the game’s Pals, especially in comparison to the creature companions of a franchisePalworldwas inspired by....

In nearly every story in theStar Warsuniverse, characters are eventually faced with the temptation to channel the Dark Side of the Force. A large portion of the conflicts throughoutStar Warshistory involve those who embraced the power of the Dark Side and those who manage to never stray away from the Light. Whether it’s a galaxy-spanning war between the forces of good and evil or the tale of an individual’s struggle with their emotions,Star Warstends to base its stories around this central conflict....