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Phasmophobia, the fear of ghosts, is a fitting name for a horror game, but that’s not whyPhasmophobiahas suddenly become an indie game sensation, nor why it’s quickly become one of the top games on Twitch. Yet, even watching aPhasmophobiastream on Twitch may not immediately help clarify what the game is. It’s a four-player co-op horror game in which the players hunt for ghosts, but there’s a depth toPhasmophobiabeyond that. Imagine a late-night television ghost hunting show, in which a group of ghost hunters use all manner of odd equipment to try and prove the existence of the supernatural....

Ubisoftrecently announced it is recording slower sales than expected, and as a result, has canceled three unannounced video games. These projects join four other cancelations the company announced in July, two of which were also titles that had not been officially revealed. In addition, another delay has been confirmed forSkull and Bones, pushing it back into 2024. The outlook does not look good for Ubisoft. After the delay of important projects with more titles in limbo, failed attempts to enter the NFT market, andsexual harassment scandals, the French studio has been forced to rethink its strategy and, incidentally, cancel many games in recent months....

As fans gear up for the latestFast and Furiousfranchise entry, one fan’s excitement has taken an intriguing and analytical form. The focus of this analysis? Vin Diesel’s sleeveless shirts. Fast Xis the tenth and penultimate installment in theFast and Furiousfranchise.Fast Xfollows Dom Toretto - played by Diesel - as he attempts to keep the family he’s built safe from new threats. Returning alongside Diesel are familiar faces like Michelle Rodriguez as Letty Ortiz, Charlize Theron as Cipher, Jason Statham as Deckard Shaw, and John Cena as Jakob Toretto....

The city of Sotenbori is a central location in theYakuzaseries that reclaims its vibrant role inLike a Dragon Gaiden. Renowned as a bustling entertainment district, Sotenbori offers anarray of tourist attractions, including a wide variety of restaurants and Cabaret clubs, making it a popular spot for both tourists and Yakuza alike. Over the past 20 years, while much of Sotenbori’s landscape has remained remarkably consistent, there have been several new additions....

The video game industry has been around long enough that revivals of nostalgic IPs can become widespread. Microsoft increasingly showcases its interest in returning to old franchises, for instance. Studios are working onnewFableandPerfect Darkgames, both of which haven’t been in the public eye for a long time. As revivals like these get more common, some fans wonder if their favorite dormant game franchises will make a comeback too. One franchise with optimistic fans isSly Cooper,a stealth platforming franchise once central to the PlayStation game library that’s nowhere to be found these days....

Every month,Pokemon GOhosts a Community Day event that gives players the opportunity to catch more shiny Pokemon and better-complete their Pokedex. May 2022 is no exception, with developer Niantic recently confirming whatPokemon GOfans can expect from next month’s Community Day festivities. However, it seems that manyPokemon GOplayers aren’t exactly thrilled with what the May 2022 Community Day has in store. ThePokemon GOMay 2022 Community Day eventstars Alolan Geodude and takes place on Saturday, May 21 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm local time....

Summary World of Warcraftjust shared an official preview video for Follower Dungeons, a new feature coming in Patch 10.2.5, Seeds of Renewal. Using Follower Dungeons, fans can enter selectWorld of Warcraftinstances with NPC followers, allowing them to experience encounters and try out new roles without the pressure of partying with other players. Seeds of Renewal is the first ofthree content updates planned beforeWorld of Warcraft: The War Within. This patch brings new story content, customization options, and gameplay features to the game, and is planned for release on January 16....

House of Ashesis the latest entry inThe Dark Pictures Anthology. This series began in 2019 with a standalone episode rehearsing on a yearly basis. Every game in the series has been reviewed well enough for the types of fans that enjoyed story-based adventure games. RELATED:House Of Ashes: The Biggest Fixes The Game Needs Some reviews thought that the last game,Little Hope, was a letdown. The reason why is in regard to the story which would be a spoiler to discuss thoroughly....

Summary Dragon Age: Dreadwolfis still highly anticipated after nearly a decade following the release ofDragon Age: Inquisition, with the cliffhanger of the previous title’s ending setting the stage for the series’ most subversive scenario yet. Revealed to be the elven trickster god Fen’Harel,Inquisition’s Solas betrayed the player and stepped up to become the titular antagonist ofDragon Age: Dreadwolf. A complex character with a motivation spanning before the history of Thedas as it is known, Solas has become the modern face of the series throughout its long hiatus....

Summary A very questionable piece of software that had seemingly been attempting to imitateThe Last of Ushas now been removed from the Nintendo Switch eShop. The game in question, calledThe Last Hope: Dead Zone Survival, attracted some attention when it arrived on the eShop for appearing to be a subpar copycat of Naughty Dog’sThe Last of Us, The Last Hopewas made available on the Switch online store in early July, prompting derisive mockery from fans and critics....

It’s still a shock to the gaming industry that Microsoft has announced itsacquisition of Activision Blizzard Inc., even more so following months of controversy for Activision Blizzard. At the center of it all has been the fate of the company’s CEO Bobby Kotick, whose position with the company is still being called into question following the new development. The acclaimed publisher of franchises such asCall of Duty,World of Warcraft, and several others has seemingly been in discussion to have its assets be sold to Microsoft for some time now....

When the topic of realistic video games comes up,Red Dead Redemption 2is often cited as one of the closest examples of digital realism in the industry. Containingsome of gaming’s most spectacular graphics, the visuals can be held aloft as an example of how to create ultra-realistic worlds. That said, the turn of the century RPG still contains quite a number of bugs, as a lot of games do. However, there’s one glitch that’s been noted that can actually have some benefit....

Summary Arrowhead Game Studios warnsHelldivers 2players to stop throwing snowballs during matches as using the items can cause the game to crash. The co-op shooter continues to be a massively popular title, thanks in large part to the ever evolving galactic war. Through major orders from the game master known as Joel, players are dynamically altering theHelldivers 2battlefield, pushing back enemy factions or sometimes losing planets as well. However, with so many moving parts, there have been plenty of times when the world ofHelldivers 2isn’t functioning quite as expected....