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While the gaming world waits for the officialMadden NFL 22unveiling, there are several players the fanbase should keep an eye out for. Whether talking about quarterbacks who might be fun to play with in Franchise Mode, or somedark horse candidates for Madden Ultimate Team, there are some QBs who could fly under the radar that have potential. Whether talking about veterans that could be making a comeback, or rookies looking to make their own way inMaddenand the real NFL, these quarterbacks could stand out from the pack....

The 2000s was definitely a hit-and-miss time for horror movies.Scream 3was released in 2000, which isn’t the best film in the franchise but still got a lot of buzz. The decade includes some stand-out stories likeThe Ring(2002),Jennifer’s Body(2009),The Orphan(2009), andThe Others(2001). But while some2000s horror movies are underrated, there are many films from this time period that don’t feel thrilling for a few different reasons, whether they’re too by-the-book or lack the type of compelling characters who are necessary to power a movie....

Video game movies have been on a broad cultural upswing over the past few years. FromDetective Pikachuin 2019 to the mounting excitement forSonic the Hedgehog 3later this year, the concept is no longer the poison pill it used to be.Borderlandsis the next big-budget live-action example, and fans are expecting the worst. Some believe that a tragic box-office disaster might negatively affect the genre. On the contrary,Borderlands’grim fate could keep video game adaptations on prestige TV, where they seem much more comfortable....

Kena: Bridge of Spiritsisn’t a AAA title, but it’s being treated like one, and its graphics certainly compete with any $60 game on the market. From indie developer Ember Lab,Kenawas first announced last year at PlayStation’s Future of Gaming event, where it landed with an impressed response from gamers. Aside from its 15-person studio,Kena: Bridge of Spiritsshares similarities with indie games, including its play length. For those wondering how long it will take to beatKena: Bridge of Spirits, the exact time is currently unknown, but its developer previously stated that it can be comfortably finished in a weekend....

Summary The recent success ofPalworldhas undoubtedly thrust indie developer Pocketpair into the spotlight, but the sudden attention has become a double-edged sword. While some praise the game’s ability to blend genres, others have raised concerns aboutPalworld’s similarities toPokemonandArk: Survival Evolved. Following the recent controversy, concerns have been raised that Pocketpair’s upcoming Metroidvania could be a lightning rod for criticism due to its visual resemblance to the 2017 gameHollow Knight. WhilePalworldisn’t Pocketpair’s first title, it is the studio’s first game to surpass seven million copies in five days....

Animal Crossing: New Horizonsfans were treated to a nice surprise last night. Nintendo decided to pushAnimal Crossing: New Horizons’ big 2.0 updateout early, with fans able to access all the new content a few days earlier than what was expected. With this being the last free update forAnimal Crossing: New Horizons, Nintendo has gone above and beyond. There are many new things to do, from building all the shops on Harv’s Island to buying some of the many new Nook Miles items....

A very interesting detail aboutAssassin’s Creed Miragemight have been revealed by an unexpected source - the game’s ESRB rating. The ESRB summary of a video game may once in a while unintentionally disclose a spoiler. This rating’s rundown system is intended to educate customers about a game’s content, including any potentially offensive material. However, in certain situations, theESRB rating could unintentionally expose crucial narrative detailsor surprises that could ruin a player’s enjoyment of the game....

While some resources inAstroneer, such as Malachite, can be found on the game’s starting planet, that is certainly not the case with all of them. For instance, players must head off-planet in order to obtain Hematite, a resource that can be refined into Iron. For those fans that may need more information about this process, full details on how to get Hematite and Iron inAstroneercan be found in what follows....

Summary Nintendo 3DSwas Nintendo’s last dedicated handheld console. While the system had to struggle with fierce competition from the then-rising smartphone market, many hardcore and casual gamers still chose3DSas their go-to system to play on the go. This is not surprising, considering the console was home to a huge selection of great titles, which make the system a must-have for every true Nintendo fan even to this day. Platformers have some good representation of the system, as there are more than a few classics to be found in its catalog....

There once was a time when the horror genre in games was largely neglected. Even the biggest franchises turned away from their horror roots to focus on more action-oriented gameplay. But thenAmnesia: The Dark Descentfrom Frictional Games hit the scene, and proved that there was still a considerable audience for horror games. But whileAmnesiafound great success on PC, it didn’t come to consoles until six years after the fact. Amnesia: The Dark Descentmade its PS4 debut in 2016, followed by the Xbox One in 2018....

Sandbox games are known for their focus on player agency, often facilitated through expansive open worlds and tools that allow players to get creative. Games likeMinecraftare obvious examples of this, but those games focus heavily on encouraging creativity, leaving little room for real-time action. Games such asGrand Theft Autoare often a well-balanced combination of action-adventure and sandbox gameplay, though even these games aren’t entirely action-packed. These games, however, all feature sandbox gameplay that focuses on real-time action....

Summary Hailed as a master of all ranged weapons inWarhammer 40K: Rogue Trader, the Soldier specializes in using various armaments to accommodate different combat situations. Thanks to their skillset, Soldiers can rain hell on enemies with a wide variety of burst and area attacks, while still packing enough juice to make their way to the safety of cover. In the CRPG, this translates into the Soldier being the long-ranged counterpart to the heavy-hitting Warrior, acting as the game’s ranged DPS....

It seems like only yesterday thatDiablo 3launched but that was back in 2012. Then, a year later, the series broke new ground when Blizzard announced the game was coming to consoles. This was during Sony’s PS4 reveal event wherein they confirmed PS4 support along with PS3 versions which would release first. Xbox players were not left in the dust either, which would be later revealed. RELATED:Diablo 4: Best Classes This wasn’t the first time the series hit consoles as the original did launch on the PS1 back in 1998....