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It’s hardly a hot take to compare Brad Bird’s animated featureThe Incredibleswith Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons’ graphic novelWatchmen, because parallels were drawn between the twoas soon as the Pixar movie hit theatersin 2004. If there’s one distinction between the two, it’s that Moore’s comic is a deconstruction of the superhero myth for grownups and Bird’s movie is a deconstruction of the same myth for children.Watchmenhas been called “the moment comic books grew up....

Summary The Simsfranchise has become one of the leading titles in the simulation genre. Since 2000, the series has spawned a variety of titles that offer players the chance to build an interesting second life. Thanks to this popularity,The Simsis now set to get a movie based around the franchise. Although a movie based aroundThe Simsseems like a surprising choice, there will be plenty of opportunity forProject Rene, the next entry in the series, to capitalize on the film....

Nintendo is often seen as an absolute powerhouse of an entertainment company. Its exclusives and hand-held devices are greatly innovative, and beloved throughout the world. Its systems may not bolsterthe same graphical capabilitiesor gritty games as PlayStation and Xbox, butNintendohas the biggest heart of the three friendly rivals. RELATED:The Most Iconic Foxes In Video Games When owners of the Nintendo Switch open up the Nintendo Store, they may be surprised by what awaits them....

Summary Simulation games have been on a massive spike lately, especially with games likeAnimal Crossing: New HorizonsandMicrosoft Flight Simulatorbecoming major hits over the last few years. These games have ways of putting players in positions of living their lives as if they were living someone else’s. And there are plenty of simulation games out there for people to experience. One ofthe best platforms for simulation games is Nintendo Switch, which has embraced the simulation genre more than any other console....

Summary Early access players of the newDawntrailexpansion forFinal Fantasy 14have discovered a peculiar issue in the Syrcus Tower alliance raid which makes it nearly impossible to progress. With the early access period forDawntrailstarting today, many excitedFinal Fantasy 14players have returned to the game and found their experience interrupted by this unusual glitch. Fans ofFinal Fantasy 14have been eagerly progressing through new content following the launch of the early access, which allows fans of the game to get a taste ofDawntrailfour days before its official launch....

Warhammer 40,000: Boltgunis an unexpected but welcome addition to the many video games of theWarhammer 40kfranchise, having elements that many would call old school, but that is the point.It takes after retro-shooters popular in the 90s, chiefly the infamously gruesome and awesome originalDoom. Everything from the graphics to the gameplay takes inspiration from this era of video games and unites them with the futuristic grim darkness ofWarhammer 40k, grantingWarhammer 40,000: Boltgunthe best of both worlds....

Summary The Chronicles of Narnia, written by the famed author C.S. Lewis, has seen multiple adaptations over the years, including a radio series, a BBC television series and, of course, the Disney movies. However, the recent announcement of Netflix acquiring the rights to the novels to create multiple movies and shows finally presents an opportunity to adapt all seven books (which previous license owners have never managed to do). The fact that Greta Gerwig (best known forthe box office smash hitBarbie) is set to direct at least two of the films makes the project even more promising....

Fans ofBlizzard’sWorld of Warcraftwill fondly remember the Death Knight, the hit MMO’s first “Hero Class.” Death Knights take after Arthas Menethil, the Lich King. They essentially wield the power of blood, death, and ice to lead the charge amongst the Lich King’s forces. However, as adventurers, they wield their might as powerful tanks and damage dealers. RELATED:10 Forgotten RTS Games That Deserve A Reboot Death Knights inWorld of Warcraftseem to have more secrets to hide than they let on....

Remaining relevant in an industry that is forever changing is perhaps the ultimate challenge for a video game franchise. Not only must designers adapt to the advancements in hardware, they must also contend with the everchanging demands of gamers. Many series come and go with the seasons, but a select few have evolved to meet this challenge. RELATED:10 Classic ‘80s Video Games That Need A Modern Remake (Or Remaster) With a combined shelf-life of 384 years and around 500 titles between them, these ten video game series are great examples of what’s required to create a video game legacy....

Summary Enshroudedoffers 5 unlockable craftspeople, where each one possesses a different set of skills. These characters include Blacksmith, Alchemist, Farmer, Hunter, and Carpenter. In order to unlock and take advantage of their skills and progress further in the game, players must wake these characters up from their respective vaults. Since each character is located in a different location, players have to play their cards right in order to gain access to them....

Mass Effect Legendary Editionhas overhauled a lot of mechanics and visuals for all three games, ranging from simple texture updates to reworked gunplay and driving. It is a definitive improvement over the original series, but many players agree that some things could’ve been done better. RELATED:Best AI Characters in Video Games, Ranked The mod community for the series has always been incredibly strong and has continued its great work for the updated versions....

Tiny Tina’s Wonderlandsis right around the corner, and Gearbox has started marketing the looter shooter in full force. Alongside trailers that highlight each of the game’s classes and some footage of the Overworld map in action, fans have gotten a look at theChaos Chamber endgame contentas well as the Season Pass, both of which focus on keeping gamers engaged long after they have finished the main story. However, it seems like Gearbox is still keepingBorderlands 3in mind....

Summary Boruto: Naruto Next Generationsis nowready for its part 2and fans are incredibly excited to see the story tackle this important part of Boruto’s journey with a completely new manga, calledBoruto: Two Blue Vortex. This manga is essentially a sequel to the original Boruto manga and will tackle the events of the timeskip and what comes after that. Fans have waited for a few months forBorutoto return and now, the wait is almost over....