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Anime is a medium with a plethora of genres, but none are quite as specific as the genre Cute Girls Do Cute Things. It’s a specific subgenre of slice-of-life anime that is popular enough to garner its own theme tag on MyAnimeList. Although the term is usually associated with the early2000s and 2010s moe culture, the genre has begun to come back with the recent trend of slice-of-life and romance taking the forefront in the anime mainstream....

In these unprecedented times, gamers now more than ever need new ways to occupy their time at home. And with thePlayStation Play At Home Initiative, Sony hopes to give players everywhere a chance to experience new games that they might not have considered trying before. RELATED:All the PlayStation Play at Home Free Games and Bonuses for 2021 So Far While nine more free games are being added to the program, fans can still claim the previous freeRatchet & Clankuntil March 31 at 8pm PT....

2023 is likely to, unfortunately, remain more of the same for theStar Wars: Knights of the Old Republicremake, as 2022 left the highly-anticipated title to an uncertain fate. It wasn’t always like this, however. The initial announcement of the game came during a PlayStation Showcase, and although it only showed arendered cinematic of Revan, it lit a fire under the fanbase. Fans have been calling for aKOTOR Remakefor years, with it constantly being a recurring rumor in the industry, and to see it realized seemed like a dream come true....

One of the biggest new features introduced inWorld of Warcraft: Dragonflightis a revamped talent system with more choices than ever before. Like many other specs, Frost Mages were given a bunch of new toys alongside many old talents redesigned from the ground up especially for Dragonflight. This time around, players get access to not one but two talent trees and a grand total of 61 points to spend across both of them at max level....

Summary Sometimes it doesn’t take much to change the gaming landscape.Grand Theft Auto 3simply took the formula from its top-down 2D predecessors and did it with 3D models. Though putting it that way is understating the game’s achievements. Love it or loathe it, the game and its sequels did a lot and changed how games were seen and played. Related:How Grand Theft Auto 3 Set the Franchise Up for Success...

Netherrealm Studios’ DC-focused fighting series,Injustice, has always shared some similarities with its acclaimedMortal Kombatfranchise, from its visual style to its fast-paced, visceral combat. As the developer prepares for therelease ofMortal Kombat 1later this year, with a timeline-resetting storyline certain that’s sure to shake things up, it should consider taking a similar narrative leap at the conclusion ofInjustice 3. Giving Netherrealm’s superpowered fighting franchise a timeline reset would be keeping in line with the time-hopping hijinks that have become a comic book staple and potentially help refocus the series moving forward....

Summary Just like withFalloutandThe Elder Scrollsbefore it,Starfieldhas shown players that Bethesda knows how to craft an exhilarating RPG. While there are some rough edges, it is easily one of the best sci-fi RPGs in years. The adventure it takes players on is exciting, the massive universe is a sight to behold, and all of its various systems help create a game that stands above the rest.Starfieldmay very well be the source of inspiration to beat now, and that will not stop studios from trying....

Since its launch in March 2020, Nintendo’sAnimal Crossing: New Horizonshas released a series of game updates that provide players with a variety of content. This includes adding island events, introducing returning characters to new players, and implementing themed items born fromcollaborations with other brands such as SanrioandSuper Mario. Now, it seems that Nintendo may still be keeping new content under wraps as the newACNH1.11.1 update will only be bringing fixes to lingering in-game bugs....

Before purchasing or playing any game in theAnimal Crossingfranchise, it is important to sit down and recognize what these games are. They are slow, slice of life, social simulators with an emphasis on taking your time, being patient, and doing things methodically. This style of game design is not for everyone, but it is by no means bad. There’s quite a lot of value in playing a game that makes its audience sit down and take their time....

Hajime Isayama has never shown hesitation when it comes to killing off characters inAttack on Titan. He has written many unexpected character deaths, and this is a big reason why the series is such a huge success. Ever since the revelation of how Titans are made though, there have been numerous debates. RELATED:Attack On Titan: Every Main Character’s Age, Height, And Birthday Fans of the series didn’t originally know that the powers of special Titans could be given to normal humans....

TheBattlefieldseries has covered multiple settings and eras from WW1 and WW2 to modern-day, to the far-flung future.Battlefield 2042pulls players back into the near future, wherethe battlefield is a climate change-fueled dystopia. But no matter how much has changed between iterations, there’s one thing that always has stayed the same. Like previous installments,Battlefield 2042’s multiplayer has enormous mapsand a staggering 128 player count. RELATED:Battlefield 2042: 10 Beginner Tips for Conquest Mode Like any team-based shooter, players inBattlefield 2042will want to have good teammates to watch their back....

Action-adventure gamesoften involve players being armed to the teeth and having the ability to strike at anything they encounter, whether they’re friendly or hostile. But there are some titles that buck this trend, focusing on immersing players with atmosphere, and storytelling by letting players experience moments, puzzle-solving instances, and simple yet intuitive controls. Such titles do not need violence to become compelling, thought-provoking, and pleasant games players can enjoy. From titles set in unique worlds or circumstances to locations that stand as metaphors the game wants to tackle, these titles provide amazing moment-to-moment experiences without resorting to any kind of violence....

Blizzardis giving its game launcher Battle.net a visual overhaul, the first major redesign for the platform in eight years. The new layout switches around many components in an effort to provide a more streamlined experience. Originally launching back in 1996, Battle.net has always served as the online interface for Blizzard’s various PC titles.Blizzard briefly dropped the Battle.net namein 2016, but quickly backtracked a few months later. Regardless of the name, the game launcher’s basic layout has remained unchanged since 2013, until now...