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Bioware has just released Mass Effect: Legendary Edition, a remaster of their popular (though often controversial) science fiction RPG trilogy. Fans new and old are desperate to get their hands on a copy and experience these alien races, galactic politics, and steamy romances in all-new graphics. Playing every Mass Effect game is probably at least a hundred-hour task - no small feat. However, the most die-hard fans have decided to go a step further and take on the trilogy on its hardest mode: Insanity....

Bioware`s Mac Walters reveals it was never planned for Kaidan Alenko to be bisexual in the original Mass Effect, something that fans of the game speculate was cut from the project. According to Walters, such an opportunity will not be included in the first entry of the anticipated Mass Effect: Legendary Edition, as devs deliberately made Alenko available for both genders in Mass Effect 3 only. After Mass Effect 2`s controversial story of Jack’s (Subject Zero) potential female romance option being cut, fans of sci-fi opera are eager to know the truth behind Kaidan’s desires of dating male Shepard....

As 2020 comes to a close, several storefronts have begun their winter deals, with The Epic Games Store offering players a series of huge discounts and GOG also getting into the holiday spirit with a ton of price reductions of its own. The most recent name to join the fray is Xbox, with the company announcing that it will be holding a two-week-long sale that acts as a countdown to the New Year....

Releasing earlier this month, Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain has proven to be a hit with critics and fans alike, as it not only scored extremely high with critics, but has become the best selling game in the franchise already. Even with so much buzz built around their latest game, it hasn’t always been a smooth ride behind the scenes at Kojima Productions. For all of the early success Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain has had since its release a few weeks ago, its development was constantly enveloped in controversy as a rift between Konami and Hideo Kojima went public....

As far as video game designers go, one of the most celebrated is Michel Ancel. Best known for the work he’s done with Ubisoft over the years, Ancel has been involved in game development since the 1980s, and has produced some truly remarkable work. Ancel has created some of the gaming industry’s most recognizable and iconic characters, and had a major role in developing some of the most critically-acclaimed games ever made....

The reception to Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 has been incredibly positive following the game’s release earlier this year. The game has only continued to grow since it released back in August, with the 2020 edition becoming the fastest growing entry in the entire series’ history. Now, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 is about to get a highly anticipated feature four months after launch. After testing began back in October, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 is finally getting full VR support via a free update available to download right now....

Microsoft will release over 1 million unused Xbox Live gamer tags back into the wild, including screen names that feature pop culture references, proper names, and more. Microsoft has announced that close to 1 million Xbox Live gamer tags will go back on the market next week, part of an effort to reinvigorate the online community. Pop culture references, proper names, and some obscure choices are just a few of the categories that are said to be going back into the pool, but no official list has been revealed....

With Project xCloud a month away from finally launching, many are excited to try what is described as Microsoft’s bid as the “Netflix of Gaming.” However, the comparison to one of the biggest streaming platforms may not be apt, as Project xCloud won’t be available on all devices. Yesterday, it was confirmed that xCloud will not be on iOS with many pondering why. Today both companies clarified the situation as to why Microsoft’s highly popular Xbox Games Pass won’t be available on Apple devices through the xCloud service....

Although the first Mirror’s Edge was critically acclaimed, the parkour-driven title didn’t sell as well as publisher Electronic Arts had hoped, which led to the sequel’s production being stopped by EA multiple times on its road to development. However, due to fans’ passion for the original’s fast-paced energy and mostly non-violent gameplay, as well as its unique twist on dystopian societies, the action-adventure game now has an official follow-up with the prequel Mirror’s Edge Catalyst having a release date for next year....

Ethan Hunt is no stranger to impossible missions, should he choose to accept them. He escaped an exploding Kremlin, he held on for dear life to an ascending Airbus A400M Atlas, and he jumped out of a plane at high altitude low opening (professionally known as a HALO jump) over Paris. At every turn, he is restrained or obstructed by bureaucrats, or traitors, or the main villains’ evil plots. Not only does he constantly defy death, but he stops at nothing to find a way to save the world....

Although the announcement that Mixer is shutting down in lieu of Microsoft’s new partnership with Facebook Gaming may seem sudden to viewers and employees alike, the deal has clearly been in progress for some time. Xbox executive Phil Spencer had to step in and clarify that recent reports of workplace issues at Mixer had nothing to do with the platform’s demise. Yesterday, Mixer’s ex-business developer Milan K. Lee came forward with his testimony regarding racism at the Microsoft streaming platform....

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered excited a number of fans when it was announced. Although the title doesn’t promise the complete reboot like the last Modern Warfare title which was very successful, the chance to play an exciting story once again in high quality pleased fans. However, some fans were disappointed that PlayStation players could play the game a month early, while others wait until the end of April....

I’m honestly not sure what to make of the upcoming Borderlands live-action movie adaptation. There seems to be a lot of departures from the original series, including Krom being recast as a Dutch bodybuilder and not just some dude sitting on a turret. And then there’s Roland, whose commanding presence in-game doesn’t seem to make sense when compared to Kevin Hart’s previous film appearances. Now, Gearbox Randy Pitchford is telling us that Janina Gavankar will play Commander Knoxx, the daughter of General Knoxx and the leader of the Crimson Lance....

Considering the niche appeal of Warhorse Studios’ realistically-driven release of the medieval-era RPG Kingdom Come: Deliverance, it has managed to become quite the success after having sold 1 million copies since its launch. Speaking of the title’s realism, one fan of the game has decided to alter it with a fantastical element by creating a mod that adds lightsabers from the science fiction franchise, Star Wars. As seen below, Kingdom Come: Deliverance fans can get a gander at the modder known as UblichenVerdachtigen’s creation for the game in action, as it replaces some of the title’s metal-based swords with brightly colored lightsabers....

In many Kingdom Hearts games, Sora eventually learns the Glide ability, which essentially allows him to fly. Kingdom Hearts 3 is no different, and Glide can be extremely helpful when hunting down all the treasure chests and Lucky Emblems hidden throughout the various game worlds. However, some players may not realize exactly how to unlock the Glide ability in Kingdom Hearts 3. Please note that this article will contain some spoilers for Kingdom Hearts 3....

It appears as though Call of Duty: Modern Warfare may be getting creator codes similar to what’s seen in Fortnite. This is according to a recent datamine of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare’s latest update, which references a “support a creator” program for the game. This was pointed out by TheGamingRevolution, a frequent Call of Duty leaker who has accurately leaked news on the franchise in the past. According to the datamine, the exact text for the “support a creator” program in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is, “Support your favorite Call of Duty creator with your in-game purchases....

As fans anxiously await the release of Demon Slayer, they can now do so comfortably in their own Demon Slayer-themed chair, katana included. The game, which has been. developed by CyberConnect2 and published by Aniplex is due to be released on PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC in 2021 in Japan. A North American date has not yet been set. According to the description from Aniplex, “In Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Hinokami Keppuutan, you can relive the story of the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba anime in “Solo Play Mode,” and battle as the characters that appear in the anime in Versus Mode....

Sam Peckinpah was a colorful filmmaker, but his favorite hue was red. It looked good as contrast flying out of bullet wounds in slow motion against a blue sky, or seeping into yellow sand. Husband and wife directorial duo Hélène Cattet and Bruno Forzani have a history with giallo horror with their films Amer and The Strange Color of Your Body’s Tears. They are now pouring spaghetti western sauce over 1970s Italian crime movies, and they ladle out the blood like gravy....

Lexus, the luxury vehicle division of Toyota, has joined forces with Twitch user Fuslie to create the Gamers’ IS, a modified-version of the IS 350 F Sport sedan that includes a gaming PC in the trunk, an HD curved monitor in the passenger seat, a retractable keyboard and mouse tray, and a 3D-printed controller. Yet don’t expect the cars to roll off the assembly line anytime soon. According to a Lexus spokesperson, “It will likely become a show car and make the rounds of the auto shows once those come back....

The world of video games has come a long way over the years when it comes to respectful representations of the LGBT community. The boom of indie games in recent years has additionally helped with many members of the LGBT community developing games on their own without worry about mandates from higher-ups. With June being Pride Month, now is the perfect time to show off games that are both fun to play and provide good representations of members of the LGBT community....