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The so-called home invasion subgenre of horror has been done numerous times before. The first house invasion film can be dated back to 1909 with D.W. Griffith’sThe Lonely Villa,a movie about a man barricading him and his family in their house from burglars.The genre can range from more psychological thrillers likePanic Room(2003), whereas films such asFunny Games(1997) andThe Strangers(2008) are more on the slasher genre, with grotesque blood and gore....

TheCall of Duty: Warzonecommunity has found tons of alternate ways to play the game. From alternative controllers to self-designed challenges, the goal for every player is to increase the difficulty and show off theirWarzoneskill. Where most players strive to get better, this fan decided to turn his attention to his best friend. After a series of trials and errors, thisWarzonesuccessfully taught their dog to play the game to a certain degree....

InThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Link isn’t the only person in Hyrule who has started combining items to create deadly new weaponry. Molli, found in Rito Village, is a fletcher who wants to create ice arrows by combining Ice Fruit with their existing supply of arrows. Unfortunately, inThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Rito Village is heavily snowed in and Molli is unable to leave to gather the needed Frost Fruit for their experiment....

TheMassively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Gamegenre epitomizes what gaming is all about — escaping reality to live vicariously through a character in a fictional world. MMORPG games offer players the chance to customize a character, letting them become whoever they chose as they traverse a world set in the past, the future, alternative realities, or fantasy universes. Unlike most games, MMORPGs aren’t just solely filled with AI and NPCs, but real people who can often be spoken to, traded with, or even fought....

Monster Hunter Wildshas been announced as the next entry in Capcom’s best-selling hunting game franchise, and it is expected to enhance the series' strengths with current-generation hardware. Judging by its reveal trailer, that means a bigger world with more monsters, complete with the same satisfying gameplay. ManyMonster Hunterfans are looking forward toMonster Hunter Wilds, and hopes for it will only increase as more details are announced. With that said, players already have a fairly good idea of what will be returning inMonster Hunter Wilds, as its franchise is known for carrying assets and mechanics between entries....

Labor unions have become a hot button issue in the gaming industry in recent years. The start of 2022 has not only played host to groups of workers from different development studios like Raven Software and Keywords Studios moving to form labor unions, but several major game developers likeNintendo being accused of union busting, with companies reportedly taking harsh actions against workers looking to unionize. Now, with Activision Blizzard embroiled in its own union-related dilemma, similar accusations have started to come forward....

Noble, good, struggling, hopeful, kindhearted, a “big brother,” cheeky, and someone who puts others before himself are not words that would accurately describe Basim inAssassin’s Creed Valhalla, but these are just some words thatAssassin’s Creed Miragenarrative director Sarah Beaulieu and actor Lee Majdoub, who voices the English version of Basim inACM, shared about the character this time around. As players step into the shoes of Basim in the release ofAssassin’s Creed Mirage, they will quickly realize that these two versions of Basim are on opposite ends of the spectrum....

ThoseAssassin’s Creed Valhallaplayers who select Grantebridgescire during the Alliance Map quest begin this arc with the task of completing The Great Scattered Army. This will take players to a new region in England and introduce characters that will play a role throughoutAssassin’s Creed Valhalla. Fortunately, being an early mission in the game, the challenges here aren’t meant to be overwhelming. The difficulty, however, is heavily dependent on what level players havechosen for theirAssassin’s Creed Valhallaplaythrough....

Summary Baldur’s Gate 3is chock-full of loot, filled with all the same magic and mundane items that can be found in the averageD&Dcampaign. However, the wayBaldur’s Gate 3gives out this treasure could serve as a source of inspiration for those running the game’s TTRPG base. Treasure isa vital piece ofDungeons and Dragons, particularly with regard to its history. In earlier editions of the game, XP was calculated by how much gold the party managed to scrounge up from a dungeon....

Quick Links Since the start of March 2022,Amazon Lunahas been available for people based in the United States. Focusing on cloud gaming,Luna offers a variety of channelswith their own prices and selection of titles, allowing people to pick and choose a category that best fits their needs. One of these channels is fueled byAmazon Luna’s partnership with Ubisoft+, asubscription servicethat has been on the market for several years. Once a user links his Ubisoft and Amazon Luna accounts, they will be able to stream a wide selection of the publisher’s games; alternatively, PC users can also get theUbisoft Connect appand download more than a hundred games....

As the gaming industry continues to grow, so too does theCall of Dutyfranchise. While issues like theNICKMERCS controversyand concerns about a yearly release format continuing are understandable, there is always a clear plan in place for Activision’s flagship property. From the always topicalCall of Duty: Warzoneto the premium releases crafted by Treyarch, Sledgehammer, and Infinity Ward, fans have no shortage of games to play. However, all of these entries are lacking in one area: user generated content....

Call of Duty: Vanguardhas just announced that it is going free-to-play for a limited time. Gamers will have a chance to try out each ofCall of Duty: Vanguard’s maps and modes as well as participate in the new Season 3 content. Call of Duty: Vanguardis the latest entry in the highly successfulCall of Dutyfranchise. Having released in 2021, the game received middling reviews party due to theheavily used World War 2 setting....

Calls for aSupermangame are certainly nothing new, with hordes of anxious fans clamoring for a game that utilizes the iconic hero in a compelling way. However,Superman’s video game appearances have been pretty limited, as it’s hard to capture the spirit of the character in a way that’s easily balanced. That doesn’t mean developers haven’t tried, though, as made clear by information released about a canceledSupermangame. A few days, @DevSalvatrix shared details about acanceledSupermangamethat she had worked on, offering insights into some of the design philosophies and sharing a few other interesting details about the game....