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Summary AMDhas launched two new Ryzen desktop processors globally, but the chips will only be offered to a specific market segment, according to reports. The semiconductor giant is scheduled to release its next-generation CPUs in 2024. During the AI PC Innovation Summit that was held in Beijing on March 21,AMDrevealed the Ryzen 7 8700F and Ryzen 5 8400F. These two processors, which lack integrated graphics like other SKUs with an F suffix, were initially only available in China, but AMD has apparently started to supply them worldwide....

Harry Potteris one of the most beloved fantast properties of the 21st century, with books, films, spin-offs and West End shows that all add to its impressive lore.Hogwarts Legacyhoped to being something new with a story set in the 1800s, and it does well to not only flesh out the history ofHogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, but also deliver plenty of nods to fans with many references to what has come before....

Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubiconwill release on August 25, FromSoftware has revealed. This confirmation ofthe previously leakedArmored Core 6release datearrived at the end of an extended gameplay trailer showcasing some jaw-dropping boss fights from the upcoming mech action game. FromSoftware originallyannouncedArmored Core 6: Fires of Rubiconin December 2022, but has shared precious little information about the project ever since. The last installment in the mech combat series wasArmored Core: Verdict Day, which released for the PS3 and Xbox 360 a decade ago....

Summary Every good action-adventure game needs to have at least one compelling villain, one that spurs players on to defeat their countless waves of goons. Though it might not have one main standout villain,theAssassin’s Creedfranchisedoes have a compelling antagonist in its Templars, also known as the Order of the Ancients, a secret organization of the corrupt and powerful that seek to only grow their power even further. The Templars/Order of Ancients have remained pretty compelling for 15 years now, andAssassin’s Creed Mirageonly continues the legacy....

Summary Combat sports games like Boxing, MMA, and even wrestling fall into the fighting genre but offer something more than regular fighting games likeStreet FighterandMortal Kombat.The combat sports games offer players a chance to make a comeback and regain momentum if they are losing. Fighters can target body parts, focus on weak points, and utilize strategies. Thanks to the rising popularity of the UFC, fight fans have boxing and MMA games to play, and wrestling fans have theWWE 2K, Fire Pro,andAEW Fight Forevergames....

Summary Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3Zombies has quite a bit of DMZ DNA within its gameplay. As if the DMZ menu icon carrying over was not enough, players will find contracts and human mercenaries roaming throughout Urzikstan. The countdown timer and looming storm also carry over, ensuring that the mode feels like a hybrid between Outbreak andWarzone’s now-concluded beta mode. However, despite all the similarities,MW3Zombies is lacking PvP combat....

Call of Duty: Vanguarddidn’t quite live up to the publisher’s expectations. Its sales fell short ofBlack Ops: Cold WarandModern Warfare, withActivision blamingVanguard’s disappointing sales on theWorld War 2setting. However, it remains an integral part ofCall of Duty: Warzone, which has risen to be one of the top contenders in the crowded battle royale market. Activision will probably be supportingCall of Duty: VanguardandWarzonefor a while, with the latest batch of new content coming next week....

In the past, movie or TV adaptations of video games weren’t always well-regarded by fans, and tended to lose the spirit of what made the original game so beloved. This trend has been changing recently as these adaptations start to improve, and no series is more indicative of that than Netflix’sCastlevaniaanimated series. Based on the video games of the same name,Castlevaniaused the characters and certain plot elements from the games while also adding just enough new stuff to create an engaging story....

Summary There’s nothing like undergoing a creepy mission in video games.Many survival-horror titlesowe their success to providing unforgettable levels that players need to overcome with limited resources and using their wits. But developers are keen on recognizing how fun it is to add some unnerving missions in otherwise non-horror games. Adding certain missions that send players into scary scenarios subverts the power fantasy and safety that such titles offer by undergoing said objective....

Bungie became one of the world’s most respected developers because of the originalHalotrilogy, but they will also go down as the developer who created theDestinyfranchise. It is true thatDestinyandDestiny 2have both had major issues when it comes to balancing and content, but they are still among the most played FPS MMOs in the world, and the franchise has an extremely dedicated fanbase. RELATED:10 Small Details In The Story Of Destiny 2: Beyond Light...

Quick Links Diablo 4ismore accessible than its predecessorsthanks to the way it approaches level scaling. There are three things that make the game scale enemies differently inDiablo 4: region, multiplayer, and special events that force enemies to be at a higher level than normal. No matter how high a level players get inDiablo 4, the game will always scale content and enemies to their level. RELATED:Diablo 4: How To Change Controls & Bind Custom Keys Some fans have issues with this new system as itinhibits a true feeling of progression– when a player gets stronger, so do enemies, thus some players don’t feel like they are getting more powerful....

The latest cozy title to give players a chance to build and tend to their own virtual town,Disney Dreamlight Valley, brings a number of positive strides to this genre of casual games. In some ways, Disney’s latest trip into a customizable Disneyland even manages to offer a more full and compelling gameplay loop that could better incentivize players through thehours players put intoAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsand similar titles. This is primarily from the way thatDisney Dreamlight Valleyhandles the respawning of materials and the timing for completing tasks and interacting with the Disney characters scattered across the valley....

Activision has put out a call to duty for several high profileCall of Duty: Warzonestreamers. The invite comes from the infamous Captain Price and has been sent to several popular streams. The Captain seems to be putting together an all-star team of the bestCall of Duty: Warzonestreamers in the world. Popular streamers like Nadeshot, Vikkstar, and Dr Disrespect have all received the Cameo video from Captain Price. While many streamers have reacted to the video, Dr Disrespect decided to answer the call directly with a response video that fits the Dr Disrespect brand....