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The next chapter in the Mass Effect series, known for now as Mass Effect 4, is in development at BioWare. Announced at The Game Awards 2020, the trailer strongly hinted at a return to the Milky Way, with familiar faces like Liara T’Soni making an appearance. It’s even implied that Shepard could be making a return as the player character of Mass Effect 4. However, the trailer also suggests that certain optional parts of the original Mass Effect trilogy will be made canon to give the new game a strong story foundation to launch from....

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Last-minute crunch has become standard practice for much of the game industry. It may seem like every other AAA release comes with stories of 16-hour game developer shifts and other unbearable working conditions. One game that didn’t have this problem is Mass Effect 2. Modern BioWare is unfortunately known for crunch behavior. However, that was not the case in 2010, with the game that many consider to be the franchise’s peak, Mass Effect 2....

It was September of 2009 when we first saw footage of what would ultimately become the long-awaited return of the MechWarrior franchise. After disappearing for over two years, Piranha Games came out of nowhere last fall to officially unveil MechWarrior Online, a game based entirely in BattleTech canon and one that fans of the classic MechWarrior 2-4 games would find very familiar. Since that time, Piranha has steadily maintained the official MechWarrior Online (MWO) blog with developer diaries and explanations of the game’s systems, slowly revealing concept art along the way....

Our quick take Mercedes EQB - 4.0 / 5 A premium finish A great place to be Well-executed tech A breeze to drive To recap You’ll need to pay an additional £3,000 to get the car you see before you, which adds in all the benefits of the AMG Line Premium trim package, including an electrically operated panoramic sunroof, Keyless-Go and Advanced Sound System. It also lifts this SUV up a little, which is needed as the exterior isn’t quite as exciting as it could be....

Microsoft has been working diligently to ensure that the Xbox Series X reaches its audience’s standards for a next-generation console. The company has already released a new Xbox Seris X update to improve the user interface, adding dynamic themes and allowing its users to pre-load Game Pass games onto the console. During an annual shareholders meeting for Microsoft, multiple executives commented on the company’s strategy for reaching the 3 billion gamers in the world, and how it sets itself apart from PlayStation....

Microsoft just released its third-quarter results for its 2021 financial year (which for the rest of us is just first-quarter 2021), and it revealed some pretty rosy numbers. Gaming revenue has shot up 50% compared to the same time last year thanks to “record engagement and strong monetization across our platform.” For Xbox and content services, revenue increased by 34% on third-party titles, first-party title sales (such as recently acquired Bethesda games), and Xbox Game Pass subscriptions....

The Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S consoles have had a solid start since launching in late 2020. Both remain sold out and demand is expected to remain high for months. Yet, even great console launches have their flaws. Mirroring the Nintendo Switch’s success being marred by its Joy-Con drift issue, Xbox Series X/S controllers have seen reports of issues with connectivity, and to Microsoft’s credit, it publicly stated the issue is being investigated....

Minecraft’s Better Together update, which unites all supported platforms with one cross-play enabled version of the game, is rolling out in beta form as we speak. PC and Android betas have already begun, with the Xbox One beta soon to follow. Yet PlayStation 4 Minecraft players are, for the foreseeable future, stuck on a console island. There are currently no plans to bring Minecraft’s cross-platform update to the PlayStation 4, but Microsoft says it’s ready and willing to work with Sony anytime....

Minecraft is having yet another resurgence, which isn’t surprising considering the game continues to set video game sales records to this day. The creative and educational block-based experience features plenty of different modes for players to explore all facets of their imagination and exploratory desires. Though creative mode exists, many builders like the idea of crafting worlds in an active world that’s working against them. It’s important to know how to avoid enemies and destruction if building structures and designing a world inside of a world is of utmost importance....

Minecraft Dungeons released just last month for PC, PS4, Switch, and Xbox, and the first DLC will be dropping July 1st. Reception to Minecraft Dungeons has been phenomenal, and it has replaced Animal Crossing: New Horizons on the US Nintendo eStore. The hot new DLC will give players new areas to explore, new mobs, and three new story missions, all with a humid jungle theme. For players who already have Minecraft Dungeons Hero Edition, this DLC is already included, but for everyone else the price for just Jungle Awakens is just $5, at least if the leaks from last month are to be believed....

Minecraft has been out for over a decade now, and during the peak of its popularity, helped redefine what it meant to be an indie game. While Minecraft has since been purchased by Microsoft along with recently rebranded developer Mojang Studios, the game’s sales have been consistent, with the game now crossing an unprecedented sales milestone. In a blog post this morning, Mojang Studios Studio Head Helen Chiang announced that Minecraft surpassed 200 million copies sold, reaffirming its place as the best selling game of all time....

U.S. District Judge Andre Birotte Jr. has ruled that Mo’Nique’s lawsuit against Netflix can move forward. Netflix had hoped to have the case dismissed, but the Judge felt the streaming service’s treatment of the comedian provided sufficient grounds for the suit to continue. Mo’Nique, whose legal name is Monique Hicks, filed her suit in November of last year, accusing Netflix of racial and gender discrimination. In 2018, Netflix offered Hicks $500,000 to film a comedy special....

Our quick take JBL Bar 5.0 MultiBeam - 4.0 / 5 Design & Setup Sound Quality Adjustments: 5-level bass control / Automatic MultiBeam Calibration (AMC) / virtual Dolby Atmos mode Speakers: 5x drivers (48x80mm) / 4x passive bass radiators (75mm diameter) Frequency range: 50Hz - 20kHz / 5x 50W output (250W total) To recap If you’re looking to enhance your TV’s audio prospects and don’t own a super-massive screen, this unobtrusive single box solution does a sterling job for an affordable price - with only a few minor hiccups along the way....

Jump Force, the 3-on-3 anime fighting game featuring dozens of Weekly Shonen Jump’s most popular manga characters, is less than a week away from its February 15 release date. The full 42-character roster of fighters has been unveiled, pre-orders are secured, and now all that’s left is launch. To celebrate that, Bandai Namco has released an action-packed Jump Force launch trailer featuring gameplay clips from game’s full roster. There’s plenty more than just Dragon Ball Z, Naruto, and One Piece to be found herein....

Kingdom Hearts is known for many things. It is one of the most compelling crossovers of all time due to its combination of Disney and Square Enix franchises. It has a convoluted story and deep lore that players can get lost in, and it has some of the greatest characters in gaming. The main character of the series, Sora, is no exception in many fans’ hearts. Sora has changed a lot over the years....

One of the first side quests you’ll come across in Kingdoms of Amalur is given out by Ainmhi – a proud wolf that has been turned into a two-legged human. He’s desperate for your help, but unless you know a few tricks you’ll be running in circles trying to lift his curse. Here’s what you need to know in order to complete the Red in Tooth and Claw side quest in Kingdoms of Amalur....

After the release of Samira, Riot reminds players that two new League of Legends champions are still on the way, alongside a visual gameplay update to Dr. Mundo. Riot began the year by telling players the goal was to release six new champions throughout the year, one per role with the mid lane getting two. Riot has stayed true to this promise so far, releasing a top laner (Sett), a jungler (Lillia), a melee mid laner (Yone), and an AD Carry (Samira)....

Little Witch Academia is getting its own VR game later this year. The game will come first to Oculus Quest and then to PSVR, SteamVR, and Oculus Rift in early 2021. Little Witch Academia VR Broom Racing is based on the anime and manga series Little Witch Academia. The story follows Akko, a student of Luna Nova Magical Academy, as she and her classmates train to become witches. The game, from developer UNIVRS, is a virtual reality broom racing game that allows players to soar through the sky using magic to race around....

Last week saw the release of a fun new trailer for the seemingly long-in-development Kinect Star Wars. The only thing it was missing was actual gameplay and that’s what fans are still waiting to see more of before jumping into the controller-free experience. We had a chance to check out Kinect Star Wars at E3 and other events last year and the experience simply wasn’t polished. The motion controls didn’t sync well with player movements and the game saw a lot more development time due to concern over the game....