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These days, as special effects for projects likeSpider-Man: No Way Homehave advanced and evolved, some might expect there to be a bit of a trade-off with other aspects of the productions. If somebody can just animate a fight scene entirely, why bother with stunt performers? Sure, it’s not that simple, but it’s hard to blame anyone for assuming. However, not only have stunt performers and coordinators seen pretty much no substantial negative effects as the result of modern CGI (computer-generated imagery), they’re basically thriving now....

Mileage may vary when it comes to movies or series focused on a single popular character from theStar Warsuniverse.Solo: A Star Wars Story(2018) flew a little too close to the twin suns. The ambitious project recast Han Solo, and even featured a cameo from Darth Maul, but it also led Lucasfilm (and Disney) to scrap plans Boba Fett- and Obi-Wan Kenobi-helmed movies. And while both characters went on to star inThe Book of Boba FettandObi-Wan Kenobiseries respectively, the fluctuating quality of both shows proved that not everyStar Warsstory needs to be told — even if fans are clamoring for it....

Starfieldis coming out on November 11, exactly eleven years to the daySkyrimpremiered to the gaming world. The expectations for Bethesda’s new intellectual property are high, especially because it comes at a cost of thenextElder Scrollstitlereleasing a few years late. However, the developers ofStarfieldseem to have confidence in their project, as the game’s marketing has slowly – yet steadily – started to kick into full gear. Having been postinganimated concept art ofStarfield’slocations, this time the developers sat down, filmed, and edited a five-minute video ofStarfield’sdevelopment process, highlighting their design scope and vision, as well as clarifying what players might expect from the game....

Crafting and upgrading items and equipment have been a staple of Bethesda games for years, andStarfielddoes not stray from this long tradition. In fact, these mechanics are so heavily engrained intoStarfield’s gameplay loop, that a considerable amount of play time will likely be devoted to gathering the materials required to use them. Luckily for players, this is not a bad thing, asStarfieldgoes to great lengths to make the system incredibly enjoyable....

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leagueis on its way, and it’s worth noting thatBatman: Arkham Knightwas the most divisive of Rocksteady’sBatmantrilogy, but it is not surprising why.Batman: Arkham AsylumandBatman: Arkham Cityhad a distinct tone and atmosphere inspired by the animated series thatKevin Conroy and Mark Hamillalso starred in and that Paul Dini also wrote. This tone relied heavily on psychological horror while still being whimsical and adventurous, giving it the unique feel of a graphic novel....

Amazon Prime’sThe Boyshas played host to some of the most malevolently ruthless characters in television history. The satirical offering features a number of individuals sodevoid of moralitythat they make the cast ofGame of Thronesresemble the Teletubbies. From invincible superheroes to ruthless corporate kingpins,The Boysis renowned for its compelling, unforgiving characters. While several of them may possess an inkling of good hidden behind their depravity, large portions of Eric Kripke’s cast are beyond irredeemable....

As the developingGotham Knightsseries proves, DC has been making some pretty big grabs for the spotlight lately, particularly on television. The extremely popular (and equally hilarious)Peacemakerhas been dominating on HBO Max, while The CW’s regular offerings have kept up their momentum despite a not-always-positive reception from critics. (Look,Batwomanis fantastic right now and everybody needs to give it a shot.) One of DC’s latest upcoming forays into the TV world is its recently-pilot-orderedGotham Knightsseries on The CW....

Anyone who has playedApex Legendsis bound to havea handful of favorite legendsthat they gravitate towards. Whether it be because of those characters' unique abilities, backstories, or how they fit into the game’s meta, players who spend any amount of time with these legends are bound to find that they are just as well-designed and well-written as characters from other video games. As ofApex Legends' thirteenth season,Saviors, there are 21 playable legends....

TheTwisted Metalvideo game franchise, with a slew of titles released since the 90s, has held a special place in many fans' hearts despite not seeing a new game release since 2012. Seeing narrative potential in theMad Max-esque action franchise, NBCUniversal’s Peacock streaming service has greenlit aTwisted Metalstreaming series and has actively worked to cast an impressive array of actors. Now, two more actors will be joining the derby:Scream’s Neve Campbell andSpider-Man: No Way Home’s Thomas Haden Church....

More and more developers are creatinginclusive characters in video games, offering ample romance options that allow players to romance same-gender characters, or platonically roommate with adorable creatures,like Krobus fromStardew Valley. And with representation comes several identities and sexualities. Related:The Last of Us: Every LGBT+ Character in the Franchise Transgender charactersin the gaming scene often were used a punchlines or fillers for games, however, after so many years, there are finally some game developers that are doing justice to the LGBTQ+ community with properly showcasing transgender....

A mischievousCall of Duty: Warzone 2player took advantage of players using proximity chat to try and turn off their Xbox consoles. By using the built-in Xbox voice commands, theCall of Duty: Warzone 2streamer figured he might be able to trigger the power off command over proximity chat.Proximity chat was a new feature that came in with the launch ofWarzone 2, althoughWarzoneplayers wanted proximity chat addedlong before the sequel released. It seems that theWarzone 2team listened, and now players can use their microphones to communicate with nearby players in the battle royale, regardless of whether they’re friend or foe....

According to established tradition,Season 3 brought many new featuresto theWarzonegaming world that players can use for their strategy, and Biometrics Scanner is one of them. A simple but randomized function will become the ticket to the best store and another source of weapons and consumables. Additionally, this is a fun feature if you want to store data about the player and its clan, but it is not the most essential part of the innovation....

Comparisons between thePlayStation 5and theXbox Series Xare inevitable. On paper, theXbox Series Xfeatures more impressive hardware specifications strictly by the numbers, but Sony is claiming its solid-state drive technology is unprecedented and will “completely change” game development. The jury is still out on the results each next-gen console will provide, but one person is confident in their decisionmaking. Xbox boss Phil Spencer is feeling good about his team’s choices for the Xbox One X....