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Tencent, officially known as Tencent Holdings Limited, is a multinational conglomerate headquartered in China. Founded in 1998, Tencent got its start by launching a simple messenger product that allowed users to connect with each other online. A lot has happened since then. Tencent now has a stake in dozens of industries, offering services such as social networks, mobile games, smartphones, and other tech related products. Yet, in the West, they (surprisingly) remain an unknown entity....

It is no secret that video game developers get their influences from all sorts of media, ranging from books to film. Some developers leave nods to what influenced them with easter eggs for players to find. Certain references to other forms of media extend beyond easter egg territory, however, going as far as to include playable characters from other series into their game. Video game crossovers usually work well, but crossovers between movies and video games get exceptionally bizarre, sometimes alienating fans of that series....

The Wii U was full of a lot of bad decisions from Nintendo. Above all, it seemed that it was trying to recapture the success of the Wii by appealing to the casual audience yet again. Unfortunately, this led to messaging that was confusing, prompting some to think it was just an add-on for the Wii, while others felt it was a machine solely for children. Time would prove that the Wii U had great potential....

Now that the Pokémon franchise has been on this endless annual release schedule that does everything but foster creativity, there has been an inconsistent level of quality between releases. Some titles are as great as they’ve ever been, while some really need some help. Today, we’re going to be going over five of the best things that have happened to the franchise in the past decade, along with five of the worst....

The best whole-house humidifiers all offer great quality and little maintenance costs. Whether it’s an HVAC system or a console-style evaporative humidifier, the right choice will depend on your house’s size, noise tolerance, and other factors. © BOKEH STOCK/Shutterstock.com Picking a console evaporative humidifier will not help if you like to set things and forget about them. On the other hand, installing an HVAC system will be a hassle, even if you’re really into DIY....

Key Points When choosing the best wireless earbuds for Android, there are many factors to consider, including compatibility, sound quality, and price, among others. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro was voted the best wireless earbuds for Android. If budget is a concern, the Anker Soundcore Life Dot 2 Truly Wireless may be for you. Have you ever been walking along, listening to music on your Android phone or tablet, and wished you could just take your earbuds out without them getting tangled in your pocket?...

The Razer Wolverine Ultimate controller is comfortable and has four multi-function triggers on the back. You can switch out the thumb sticks, and the D-pad is removable if you prefer a tilted layout.Whether you are a Turtle Beach headsets fan or want an aftermarket controller built with audio in mind, the Turtle Beach Recon Controller is well-built and won’t wear you out when gaming for hours. The PDP Gaming Controller for Xbox One has a detachable cable and standard controls....

Being Nintendo’s contribution to the sixth generation of video game consoles, the GameCube was released in 2001. This was a year after Sony’s PlayStation 2 (PS2) arrived and, along with Microsoft’s Xbox, was the GameCube’s main competition. © TheRainstep/Shutterstock.com The GameCube was developed as a successor to the Nintendo 64, and by the same team. Many games intended for Nintendo 64 release were actually postponed to become games for the GameCube, and several of the best GameCube RPGs were continuations of a franchise....

The Sega Genesis was known for its fast-paced action titles. While party games don’t need to be fast and action-packed, it certainly doesn’t hurt. Some of the best Genesis party games include a lot of combat that lets you battle along with friends. In some titles, you can play head-to-head. Below are seven of the best Sega Genesis party games ever made. © The Image Party/Shutterstock.com Micro Machines 2: Turbo Tournament Arcade racers are always great party games, and Micro Machines 2: Turbo Tournament is one of the best on Sega Genesis....

The Ascent is an action RPG that is being talked about quite a bit these days. Players are also searching for The Ascent cheats that could give them in-game advantages and boosts. Do any console commands exist and if yes, how to use them? Here’s all you need to know. The Ascent Cheats & Console Commands You can use cheats and console commands in The Ascent for with a software. There is no way in-game to bring up a console and enter and enable cheats....

There has been a lot of focus on the cyberpunk genre over the past couple years for obvious reasons, and The Ascent is the latest game to join the fray. Unlike other neon-soaked dystopian experiences, this title is a top-down isometric shooter in an open world. A lot of polish clearly went into the gameplay and graphics, but this is a game that boasts quality in pretty much every facet. The overall reception for The Ascent remains to be seen, but I think it’s absolutely worth your time and money right out of the gate....

The launch of Call of Duty: Vanguard has taken fans of the franchise back to the Second World War. You can hop into the single player campaign, try out the new multiplayer maps and modes, and continue the dark aether story in Zombies. If want to take the Bren to your next Vanguard match, you can build a strong class with the best attachments. Overall, the Bren does not have the fastest time to kill in the light machine gun category....

Edmund McMillen (Super Meat Boy)and Tyler Glaiel (Closure), both of The Binding of Isaac fame, have released some gameplay footage of the upcoming The End is Nigh. It looks to have some similarities with Super Meat Boy in that your character can climb up walls by jumping up them, and also use them to launch yourself across the screen. There are crumbling platforms and structures that sink into the ground, bringing you with them if you’re not quick enough....

Whenever the phrase “Japanese super-hero” is mentioned, Ultraman is usually the first thought that comes to mind. And for good reason: he’s arguably the most recognizable pop culture icon from the land of the rising sun that wasn’t originally an manga character, since his legacy spans half a century at the time of this writing. Realistically speaking, it’s not feasible to publish a full account of Ultraman’s history in an online article such as this....

Bethesda and ZeniMax Online have announced that The Elder Scrolls Online: Morrowind will launch globally at 10am BST on June 6. The launch will follow a period of sever downtime while everything is updated for the expansion. The Morrowind expansion recreates Vvardenflll, the location from the much loved Elder Scrolls III game, in the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online. Bethesda has provided a handy map which shows the time Morrowind will go live around the world, so you can check against your own timezone....

I have no memories of the fateful day in 1999 I bought Rollercoaster Tycoon. I don’t remember what got me interested in the game. I get nauseous as soon as I get on a bus, so it’s safe to say I’m not a theme park fan. I do remember having an obsession with the hypercapitalist, cool America style of Disneyland Paris, forever dangled in front of me by ads that would run at the end of Disney movie VHS tapes....

This The Flash review contains spoilers. The Flash Season 6 Episode 18 “Pay the Piper” is one of those episodes of The Flash that may have looked a little better on paper than it did in actual practice. It certainly isn’t a bad hour of TV, and it does a number of really cool and somewhat promising things in the course of its run, but it sometimes felt like it was checking off a to-do list rather than telling a compelling self-contained hour of TV or advancing the overall story of the second half of the season all that well....

In a two out of three comeback against TNC Predator, Vici gaming just managed to hang on to their tournament hopes. The International Dota 2 Tournament 2019 (TI9) is quite possibly the biggest esports event of the year. Since the first TI in 2010, the tournament has grown from a small event for a game that practically no one played to the biggest esports event in the world, at least in terms of winnings....

Aniplex has announced that a sequel to the TV series The Irregular at Magic High School (Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei) is in production. The series 2014, inspired by the light novel franchise written by Tsutomu Satou and illustrated by Kana Ishida, had previously received a spin-off, The Honor Student at Magic High School. Following yesterday’s airing of the film adaptation The Irregular at Magic High School: Reminiscence Arc, we got the news that the anime is finally getting a proper sequel....

The Last Full Measure, which is out this Friday, is not as resolutely political as those films were, but it does focus on the plight of American soldiers who were either not properly honored for their sacrifices in that war or returned home from Nam with enough emotional and psychological damage to alter the course of the rest of their lives. The film is well-meaning on both topics, which makes it that much more difficult to relay that while it features an impressive cast (including the late Peter Fonda in his last screen role), it fails to work on several levels....