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When developers want to adapt a game’s setting into an MMO, the bigger the setting is, the better, with games like The Elder Scrolls Online showing how exciting it is when players are at liberty to explore their favorite fictional setting freely. Magic: The Gathering is another fantasy game with a sprawling setting. Its countless unique planes seem more than appropriate for an MMO, so naturally many fans were excited when Magic Legends was announced at The Game Awards 2019....

The mobile variant of the world’s best-loved racer is about to go down under with a new tour starting very soon. Mario Kart Tour’s Sydney Tour will add The Emerald City to its variety of locations, on top of welcoming a brand-new track to the game. For the past two weeks, racers have been indulging in a new Ninja Hideaway course included in the game’s current Ninja Tour. New karts and gliders were added in addition to the track, as well as the “Snap a Photo” challenge, rewarding participating virtual photographers with 20 coins for each shared image....

There is still no release date for the Cloning Labs that were originally supposed to launch alongside (or before) Kate Bishop, but weekly tasks and rewards continue in Marvel’s Avengers. The game is supposed to have some big new content additions throughout early 2021, but for now, players are continuing on through the usual weekly grind. This week follows in the same pattern as usual and brings two Priority Missions, two HARM Challenges, and a Mega Hive for experienced endgame players....

Ever since it was first revealed at E3 2019, fans have been suspicious about Captain America’s fate in Marvel’s Avengers. While it wasn’t explicitly stated by Crystal Dynamics, it was clear that something major had happened to him, leading to widespread speculation about what exactly that may be. Now that Marvel’s Avengers has been out for a few days, and even earlier for those that purchased the special editions of the game, we know exactly what happened to Captain America....

Kong: Skull Island Director, Jordan Vogt-Roberts, created a TV spot for Marvel’s Avengers akin to the MCU films. The ad takes place in what looks like New York City. The earth’s mightiest heroes face an army of machines. Captain America begins the Avenger’s battle cry when he is interrupted by Ms. Marvel. The team rushes into battle, doing things that fans expect them to do. Obviously, Captain America bashes enemies with his shield, Thor swings his hammer, Iron Man shoots lasers, and Hulk smashes....

This article contains Loki spoilers. One of the most exciting aspects of the new Marvel Disney+ series Loki so far has been the introduction of the concept of Variants, different versions of familiar characters whose choices and actions have diverged from their primary timeline in some way. The show, for example, isn’t about the Loki we saw die in Avengers: Infinity War, but follows a version of the character who stole the Tesseract and disappeared following the Battle of New York in the wake of some Avengers-style time heist hijinks....

This article contains WANDAVISION Episode 3 spoilers, and potential spoilers for future episodes, the wider MCU, and Marvel Comics. We have a spoiler free review here. WandaVision episode 3 is the first full color episode of the series, and moves the setting from the black-and-white 1960s of the previous episodes to a vibrant Brady Bunch-esque Technicolor of the early 1970s. There’s lots of fun weirdness to find between the lines, both from a Marvel and MCU Easter eggs standpoint and callouts to classic sitcoms of its era....

Mass Effect: Andromeda’s multiplayer will feature card packs and microtransactions, as well as a “prestige” system that allows players to unlock various benefits. Annual Mass Effect “holiday” N7 Day brought with it a ton of new Mass Effect: Andromeda information. In addition to a brand new cinematic trailer that hinted at the game’s Big Bad as well as introducing male protagonist Scott Ryder and the Ryder twins’ father, Alec Ryder, the game’s collector’s editions were also revealed....

Mass Effect: Andromeda producer Michael Gamble has responded to criticisms about the game’s animation. The developer has tweeted that the team appreciates the “critiques” and the “memes” about the game, referring to the fact that many players had begun to poke fun at ‘awkward’ and ‘weird’ facial animations that gave characters odd expressions. Players also pointed to unnatural walking animations for some of the characters too. Gamble seems to be taking the reaction in good stride, saying that he will be “very happy” to see how people enjoy the game after the 10 hour mark - which is as long as the Mass Effect: Andromeda EA Access trial lasts....

According to an executive at Electronic Arts, Mass Effect: Andromeda is scheduled to release in early 2017. BioWare has yet to confirm the potential release date. Fans looking to continue the Mass Effect storyline beyond Commander Shepard will have to wait until 2017, it seems. According to Electronic Arts CFO Blake Jorgenson, Mass Effect: Andromeda will be skipping this calendar year in favor of cashing in during the closing of the company’s fourth fiscal quarter for 2016, which actually takes place in early 2017....

Cards Against Humanity reveals an expansion themed around Mass Effect to mark the release of Mass Effect: Andromeda, with the card pack available for order now. With the release of Mass Effect: Andromeda just around the corner, many gamers are already gearing up to step back into the beloved BioWare universe. However, it’s not just through the game itself that fans of the series will be able to enjoy some brand new Mass Effect-themed goodness....

With the recent release of the Mass Effect: Legendary Edition plenty of veterans and series newcomers are coming to learn why BioWare’s science fiction space opera trilogy is so revered. The changes made in the remaster help in making the game feel more modern and accessible in the current gaming landscape. Mass Effect 2 is considered to be the pinnacle of the franchise and is often at or near the top of many lists revolving around the best games of all time....

Ever since its official debut almost 28 years ago, many gaming fans deem the Metal Gear franchise to be one of the most unique, and daresay, solid video game series to ever exist. As a matter of fact, due to the myriad titles’ deft blend of epic storytelling, stealth-driven action, and impeccable gameplay mechanics, there’s little doubt that expectations are high for the forthcoming Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain....

The “true’ ending of 1986’s Metroid is regularly referred to as one of the best video game endings of all time, one of the best video game twists of all time, and one of the most important moments in the evolution of video game storytelling. It is, after all, the ending that revealed that badass Metroid bounty hunter Samus Aran is actually a woman. Many Metroid retrospectives, and even some members of the Metroid development team, have since claimed that ending shocked the world by introducing one of the most capable and prominent female gaming heroes at a time when such female protagonists were certainly less common in action games....

Earlier this week a report was published suggesting that Xbox One players barely play backward compatible Xbox 360 games. Data collected using the Xbox Live API seemed to reveal that less than 2% of Xbox One usage was spent playing the older titles. Microsoft has now issued a statement slamming that data as “grossly inaccurate” among other things. The company has explained that the API data, which was taken from one million active Xbox Live gamertags, provides an “approximation of the time spent in a game” so that players can compare it with their peers....

With a game as popular as Minecraft, it was only a matter of time before creepypastas and dark rumors would be tied to it. It also doesn’t help that the game is inherently a horror survival game dressed up as a kid-friendly experience. Perhaps the most persistent and widely known creepypasta related to Minecraft is Herobrine. This haunting figure born from a 4chan post has developed a cult following and gained the attention of Minecraft’s creators....

One of the largest draws to Minecraft for many players is the ability to take whatever they can think of and recreate it with blocks to make pixelated 3D sculptures with in the game. The creation mode that makes it possible to recreate Destiny in Minecraft has become part of the spectacle surrounding the game, and creators like WeAreSteve are certainly able to make the most out of it. WeAreSteve’s latest creation in particular may be one of the most intricate and time-consuming Minecraft builds that the YouTube content creator has made so far....

When you think of Mario franchise, what villain first comes to your mind? Do you think of Bowser or his Koopalings? Do you think of the Goombas and the Koopa Troopas? How about the Boos or maybe even Wario and Waluigi? No matter who may first pop into your mind, there’s no doubt that Mario has faced quite a few interesting enemies. Let’s face it, we all know that Mario wouldn’t be much without the villains he’s had to take on....

MMOs have the potential to transport players into rich and lush worlds. MMO players can become literally anyone (or thing) they want for however long they desire when slaying mobs. Trekking new lands for long, enjoyable periods of time is an integral part of the MMO experience too. The idea of becoming lost and spending tons of time in medieval societies, alternate galaxies, and even anime-inspired fields can provide endless amounts of entertainment (though, as with any genre, MMOs and MMORPGs aren’t always hits)....

Not too long ago, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered was released as a standalone version for PlayStation 4 after fans groused long enough that they didn’t want to have to obtain the title by buying it bundled with any of the special editions for Infinite Warfare. Now, the video game retailer GameStop has officially announced when Xbox One fans should expect the updated first-person shooter to hit the system, with the Microsoft console set to receive the title on July 27, 2017....