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Nia DaCosta’sCandyman,a sequel to and reboot ofthe original 1992 horror film, has been rescheduled for theatrical release on August 27th, 2021. Originally planned as an offering for this year’s Halloween season, the newCandyman,like most everything else this year, has been postponed multiple times due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The newCandymanreturns to Chicago’s Cabrini Green neighborhood, which has fallen victim to a real modern monster: gentrification. Back in the day, Cabrini Green was a crime-ridden housing project with its own urban legend: anyone who faced a mirror and said “Candyman” five timeswould be horribly murderedby a vengeful ghost....

With seemingly every class casting magic, raising minions, and getting stealthy backstabs, is there a role for a character with all strength and no intelligence or dexterity inPath of Exile? Can a class decide to go with all meat and no vegetables and still expect to survive? Is there a place in the world for raw tanks, wild barbarians, and pure physical damage to flourish? The Marauder answers that question with a resounding “Yes!...

Sony Interactive Entertainment president and CEO Jim Ryan is known for having several quotes that haven’t sat well with the core video game audience. One of his most prominent regardsPS1 and PS2-eraGran Turismogames, where he said that they “looked ancient” and asked, “Why would anybody play this?” The context of Ryan’s comments was lost, leading many to believe Ryan was criticizing all oldPlayStationgames. That’s something Ryan is now pushing back against....

Since its inception, thePokemonfranchise has brought players to a number of different regions. One of the more memorable of these places, the Sinnoh region, was introduced in the fourth generation of games.Pokemon DiamondandPokemon Pearlplayers will likely recall interesting locations such as Oreburgh City, Mt. Coronet, and Veilstone City. In an impressive tribute to these games, one player made a papercraft version of Sinnoh’s largest city: Jubilife City. Jubilife City is encountered early in a player’s journey throughPokemon DiamondandPokemon Pearland will likely return inthe remakesPokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl....

The return of the Regi-trio started at the end of January, but the rotation of Legendary Battle Raid bosses continues through the first few weeks of February, as well. Many of the Battle Raid bosses this month directly link to thePokemon GOFebruary 2022 events calendar, but the first week will see players facing off against Regirock once again. Regirock remains a fairly popular Pokemon in the mobile AR game, despite mixed opinions about the relevance of the Regi-trio inthe overallPokemon GOmetagame....

Call of Duty: Modern Warfareremains exceedingly popular months after the game’s launch. Yet one criticism has stuck with the game since launch, a criticism that developer Infinity Ward seems averse to address: the game’s respawn system. Frustrations withModern Warfare’s respawn game design is mounting, as even professional esports players in the Call of Duty League are now voicing their concerns, like world champion Damon “Karma” Barlow. Karma isn’t pulling back, either....

Quick Links The gaming community has grown a lot over the years to encompass a spectrum of gamers from pro esports competitors to mobile game fans who only play during down time between other activities. Mobile gamers in particular have evolved and changed quite a bit in recent years, with games like Minecraft and Fortnite offering mobile versions that opened the door to other AAA titles doing the same. While there are stillsome handheld consoles, like the Switch, plenty of other respected manufacturers are trying their hand at the handheld android gaming device market....

Rockstar is bringing another update for fans ofRed Dead Online. The multiplayer open-world offers various ways for players to live out their Old West dreams. With this update, cowpokes can take on Free Roam events inRed Dead Onlineto gain additional rewards throughout the week. While many players will be leveling up the Outlaw Pass orSpecialist Roles inRed Dead Online, Free Roam activities provide another way to explore the world. Those looking for some additional XP or rewards can pick these missions as a quick fix....

Artur Laczkowski, the independent developer of the third-person horror exploration gameDeath of Rose, announced over his Twitter page that the game was officially canceled. Laczkowski has stated thatDeath of Rosewas inspired by theSilent Hillfranchise, as well as the works of Supermassive Games, the developers behind the gameUntil Dawnand theDark Picturesfranchise. According to Laczkowski, the game’s cancellation is due to feeling as though he is not currently able to realize the game as he had envisioned it....

When it comes toSonic the Hedgehog, fans can’t always agree on which game is the best. This is in part due to howSonichas consistently been trying something new, which also gives the blue speedster a variety of different experiences across many titles. However, this also makes it hard to know which games are good for newcomers, as well as what titles are worth looking at asSonic Frontiersseeks to change the series formulain November....

Sonyhas long offered PlayStation 4 andPlayStation 5players the opportunity to watch movies and TV via the consoles' storefronts, with both purchasing and renting options available. Announced via a post on the PlayStation Blog today, it seems the service won’t be a core part of the company’s plans going forward, with Sony allegedly believing that the growth of subscription-based streaming services on the console has negated the need for it. “We’ve seen tremendous growth fromPlayStation fansusing subscription-based and ad-based entertainment streaming services on our consoles,” reads a statement from Sony Interactive Entertainment’s Head of Video Business, Vanessa Lee....

While Bethesda’s single-player RPGs are often praised for a multitude of things, such as immersive worlds, compelling characters, and engaging gameplay, theFalloutandElder Scrollsfranchises are often also well known for the stories that they take the player on throughout their run. While the open-world nature of games likeSkyrimcan have players avoiding the main questfor as long as possible, it is clear that Bethesda puts a lot of time and effort into crafting a rich main story for the player to sink their teeth into....

Yesterday, Valve announced plans to release theSteam Deck. It’s a handheld PC device intended to offer a way forSteamusers to play their games on the go. Today, Valve launched early reservations for the Steam Deck’s launch, allowing those interested in making a purchase to put down $5 to secure a device as they become available. It may come as a surprise to some, and not to others, but the Steam Deck has already sold through its reservations for the platform’s 2021 availability....