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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time was released in 1998, yet it still has its place in modern gaming discourse. It completely revolutionized combat in a 3D space, setting the foundation for just about every game to come. At the core of the journey is a story about growing up across time, filled with plenty of goodies to uncover here and there. As Nintendo’s first fully realized 3D world, Ocarina of Time couldn’t afford to slip up and, to its credit, it really doesn’t....

This review contains spoilers. If the first episode of The Long Song was about the little rebellions against hierarchy, then the second episode is all about the hierarchy itself. Finding herself free, July (Tamara Lawrance) has an encounter with another former slave who is now a white man’s wife and is keen to remind July that she may have her liberty, but she hasn’t exactly progressed as far as her position in the world goes....

According to their own information, the developers of Daedalic Entertainment want to make active use of the technical possibilities of the PlayStation 5 while working on The Lord of the Rings: Gollum. For example, a representation in 60 frames per second is promised. The Lord Of The Rings: Gollum runs at 60 fps on PS5 The Hamburg development studio Daedalic Entertainment is currently working on the stealth adventure The Lord of the Rings: Gollum, among other things....

This article comes from Den of Geek UK. Readers of a certain vintage may well recall the spectacular showdown of summer 1998. In the one corner, there was Mimi Leder’s thoughtful, more character-driven comet hurtling to Earth movie, Deep Impact. In the other, Michael Bay’s less thoughtful, less character-driven comet hurtling to Earth movie, Armageddon. Both snagged decent reviews. Both snagged good box office. As the turn of the century approached, cinema audiences were clearly in the mood to watch the world being torn apart by seemingly unstoppable forces from outer space....

Twitch has seen a massive rise in popularity over the years with gamers looking to become the next top streamer. The rise in the streaming platform’s popularity has also brought the invasion of Twitch culture into the world we live in with everyone shouting and using Twitch lingo in their everyday talk track. One of the mot popular terms is “poggers” and, if you have no idea what it means, keep on reading as we’re breaking down what poggers means and the origins of the word....

Bandai Namco has released the first Switch-focused trailer for Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2. The trailer shows off some of the features that’ll come to the Switch game in September, such as the docked TV Mode, Handheld Mode, Tabletop Mode and even the local co-op multiplayer. The trailer gives us our first look at how the motion controls work, letting you wave your Joy-Cons around to do all the special moves from the iconic series....

Jeff Kaplan is back with another Overwatch update and today the topic is the return of the Uprising event which was teased again last week. Uprising this year largely remains the same for the main mission with Tracer’s story. There’s also all-heroes mode too. That’s not all though because there are changes. This year the event is actually called Overwatch Archives and the idea is that there are historic moments from the Overwatch backstory that will be played out from these archives....

Sony has celebrated PlayStation 4’s fifth anniversary by dropping off a load of stats for the console, including a list of its best-selling games to date. And there’s no surprises for what’s included in the list. For starters, the company’s flagship console has now sold-in (that’s the number of units shipped to retailers, not in the hands of consumers) 86.1 million units. In addition, the console has also moved 777.9 million units during the last half-a-decade....

Publisher Coatsink has this week announced that The Ramp, a relaxed digital skating sandbox coming to Nintendo Switch later this month, March 17. A new teaser trailer showcases its chilled gameplay, which essentially offers players a playground to play and explore at their own pace, void of any special objectives or career beats in a typical skating sim. In fact, The Ramp is described as a ‘digital toy,’ rather than a conventional video game; there are no scores, no missions, no unlockables....

This Righteous Gemstones review contains spoilers. The Righteous Gemstones Episode 7 Though I was raised Catholic, my family and I are what you would call Rabbit and Reindeer Catholics, in that we really only attend church, outside of weddings and funerals, on Easter and Christmas. The local Catholic church in my hometown gets so busy on Easter Sunday that they have to hold a separate service in the adjacent gymnasium just to fit all of the fair-weather worshippers....

This The Simpsons review contains spoilers. The Simpsons Season 31 Episode 7 The Simpsons, season 31, episode 7 “Livin’ la Pura Vida,” is a diversion, but not diverse enough to make it very memorable. The Simpsons vacation in yet another exotic locale, but they leave most of the jokes at home. This is so far the lowest scoring gag per minute episode of the season. Marge’s opening enthusiasm is irresistible. It is one of her best comedic non-verbal moments....

The Shining may never get made into a video game, but The Suicide of Rachel Foster, a mystery-thriller from ONE-O-ONE GAMES and Daedalic Entertainment, might be the closest we’ll ever get to an adaptation of Jack Torrance’s terrifying descent into madness in a creepy hotel. Unlike The Shining, however, Rachel Foster loses its steam right at the very end of its tale, resulting in a generally disappointing tale. The Suicide of Rachel Foster begins with high marks in nearly all the qualities a mystery thriller should, but ultimately falls flat in its overall unsatisfying conclusions....

The Kinda Funny Games Showcase finished on a high note at the weekend as it was revealed that The Walking Dead: The Final Season would be coming back on January 15, 2019. ‘We’re extremely thankful to the team working on this game to make sure the season is finished with the quality the game and the fans deserve,’ Skybound said about Episode 3: Broken Toys. As well as that, all previous seasons are now purchasable again on all the digital marketplaces they were before....

This The Walking Dead review contains spoilers. The Walking Dead Season 10 Episode 10 The masks of the Whisperers have been one of the better aspects of the latest in a long line of despotic, menacing groups threatening the relative peace of the survivors of Alexandria, Hilltop, and the mostly-forgotten Oceanside. From a production standpoint, it’s probably nice to make use of background actor latex masks to hide the usual array of stunt men who play most of the action scenes on a television show....

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is one of the best roleplaying games and dark fantasy adventures in all of gaming and storytelling in general. The franchise is epic because it offers such expansive exploration, in-depth storytelling, and a wide array of magical creatures. However, some of the fights in The Witcher 3 can be extremely difficult. You’ll encounter many enemies in the game, both humans and creatures. The following list ranks the most difficult creatures you’ll fight against in the entire game, including both of the DLCs, Heart of Stone and Blood and Wine....

Stronghold: Warlords is the newest real-time strategy (RTS) game from FireFly Studios. It continues the tradition of the franchise which started two decades ago. Of course, those who wish to get right back on the saddle might want some general gameplay tips, so here’s our Stronghold: Warlords beginner’s guide to help you out. Note: Stronghold: Warlords also features, uh, warlords who appear on the map. They can be captured for additional bonuses....

Stronghold: Warlords, a real-time strategy (RTS) game from FireFly Studios, has recently released. It has several, uh, warlords that you can encounter on the map. Although controlled by the AI, they aren’t necessarily the actual AI opponent you’re fighting against. Here’s our Stronghold: Warlords guide to help you obtain perks and upgrades using military force or Diplomacy Points. Note: You can also take a look at our Stronghold: Warlords beginner’s guide with several general gameplay tips....

In the ongoing debate over what influence gaming has on the behavior of adolescents, one Yale study has found no correlation between the two. Taken from a 4,000 student sample, the study found that boys who game were not only less likely to be associated with other addictive behaviors (smoking, drinking, etc.), but that they were instead getting higher grades in school versus teens who didn’t game. What is most interesting about this study are the results tabulated from the female members of the survey....

In 1947, a 60-something-year-old American named George Adamski took the first of several photos of what he claimed was a Venusian Scout Ship – a mysterious craft from another world. The images were widely printed in newspapers and magazines, and the ship depicted in them – saucer-shaped, with a domed roof and round windows – did much to define the look of unidentified flying objects at the height of the ’40s and ’50s UFO flap....

The first of the Nintendo themed areas for Universal Parks & Resorts will be Super Nintendo World, opening at Universal Studios Japan in time for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Universal Studios Japan has announced. Two further Nintendo themed areas will open at a later date at Orlando and Hollywood locations. “Super Nintendo World will be comprised of expansive and multilevel environments filled with unprecedented, state-of-the-art rides, interactive areas, shops and restaurants, all featuring Nintendo’s most popular characters and games,” reads the press release from Universal Studios Japan....