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TheGears of Warseries is renowned for its sleek, cinematic presentation, its thrilling action, and nuancedthird-person shooter gameplay. But perhaps less-appreciated is the rich history and theimaginative premise of its lore. This is particularly the case with the militant system of government which serves as the focal point of the series. The Coalition of Ordered Governments, or “COG,” is a driving force in the narrative and a key element in the turbulent, war-stricken setting of Sera....

Summary The Unforgivable Curses inHarry Potterare named “unforgivable” for a reason, as they should not be used mindlessly, and are difficult to perform without proper skills and preparation. There are three unforgivable curses; Avada Kedavra (killing curse), Impero (Imperius curse, total control), Crucio (Cruciatus curse, inflicting extreme pain). InHarry Potter, these curses have been illegal to use by wizards and witches since 1717, except for their usage by Aurors during the First Wizarding War, and made legal during the Second War under Voldemort’s power....

AHigh on Lifeplayer has found what appears to be an in-game reference to a famous scene from the drama seriesBreaking Bad. Similar to other titles from developer Squanch Games,High on Lifeis full of pop culture easter eggs waiting to be spotted by observant fans. High on Lifeis the latest title from Squanch Games, a studio founded by Tanya Watson, formerly of Epic Games, and Justin Roiland, co-creator of animated sitcomRick and Morty....

While the main focus of the story in Capcom’s recently releasedResident Evil 4remake is centered around protecting first daughter Ashley Graham from all manner of monsters, one hilarious new clip shows a decidedly unchivalrous Leon Kennedy saving his own skin and leaving Ashley to fend for herself. A long-requested addition to the growing stable ofResident Evilremakes,Capcom’sResident Evil 4remake sold over three million copies in its first two days. Finally announced in June 2022 after years of fans’ speculation over its development, Capcom’s remake ofResident Evil 4was released earlier this month for PC and consoles....

Summary AHonkai: Star Railleak has revealed more information about potential characters that could arrive in update 1.5. Leaks and rumors are very common in the game’s community, and they usually reveal details about new playable units even months before they officially join the live servers. The ongoing first banner cycle ofHonkai: Star Railversion 1.3 has featured the famous Imbibitor Lunae who’s a five-star Imaginary version of the free-to-play character Dan Heng....

Ghost of Tsushima: Legendsfinally has a release date, and fans will get to experience all it has to offer a lot sooner than expected. Come October 16th, players canreturn to Tsushima, this time taking control of powerful legendary heroesto defend the island from demonic invaders. Eager fans may want to dive back in a little earlier, though, and there are some preparations that players can make in order to be ready for the release of the co-op update....

An officialCall of Duty: Modern WarfareWarzone battle royale reveal is imminent. A timer has appeared in-game indicating that a reveal or the Warzone launch will take place on March 10, so it seems like fans will finally get to see the mode in action. In the meantime, some fresh details aboutModern Warfare’s Warzone mode have leaked online thanks to a prematurely uploaded YouTube video, and the video reveals some interesting details about the Warzone map....

Summary Fans of the acclaimedOrigames may have to wait a long time for the next entry in the franchise. The last game in the series,Ori and the Will of the Wisps, was released in 2020 by developer Moon Studios, who recently launched its new action-RPG,No Rest for the Wicked, in Early Access for PC. For this brand-new IP, the studio is committed to a longer support cycle. Moon Studios' breakout hit was 2015’sOri and the Blind Forest....

Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimateis bringing plenty of changes and additions, but one of the biggest is an alteration to Ranked Mode. WhenMortal Kombat 11 Ultimatearrives, NetherRealm will open up the option to use custom variations in online matches, a feature that could completely change the feel of online play. A major selling point back whenMortal Kombat 11first released, custom variations allow players to select certain abilities for each each character, adjusting their attacks and special moves....

Visual novel gamesare perfect for beginner and advanced gamers alike since they don’t require as many gaming skills asgreat fighting gamesbut can offer similarly impressive visuals, meaningful stories, and well-crafted characters. Through various dark and uplifting stories, players can visit unforgettable real-life and fictional worlds and immerse themselves in epic adventures. RELATED:New Video Games With The Most Complex Worlds However, complex visual novelgamesdon’t have to be about journeys but can be spooky, cute, or with a slice-of-life theme....

Summary The current course of events inOne Piece’songoing Egghead Island Arc has left fans with a number of burning questions on the outcome of this precariously positioned scenario, as well as the circumstances that lead up to it. What initially seemed like a hopeless situation for the Straw Hat Pirates has now evolved into one where they have taken control of the Island of the Future, but have no way to safely escape....

One Piecehas delivered some of the most incredible fights over the years and althoughthe story is richer in other areas, such as storytellingand worldbuilding, it still features some of the very best fights seen in anime and manga. While fans certainly enjoy fights that see the characters go toe to toe with each other and push them beyond their limits, at times,One Piecefeatures fights that are absolutely one-sided and humiliating for the adversaries....

Moon Studiosis currently looking for a senior game designer to help the studio “revolutionize the ARPG genre.” The job description specifies that the developer is searching for people with a particular love of games such asDiablo, Dark Souls,andThe Legend of Zeldaseries. The ideal candidate will have studiedrole-playing gamesextensively and be able to help push the genre beyond what games have offered in the past. RELATED:Ori and the Will of the Wisps Release Date, Gameplay Shown at E3...