Video games have grown to provide much more than a simple power fantasy. A game can now be an avenue to create art, a way to meet new people, andeven a venue to hold a wedding. In a recent interview, Valve co-founder Gabe Newell shared his experiences with using gold farming inWorld of Warcraftto make real-life income. InWorld of Warcraft,as with many MMOs, gold farming is the practice of stockpiling in-game currency to later sell for real-world income....

It is difficult to talk aboutCyberpunk 2077without thinking about the flurry of controversies surrounding it. From therecent hackofCD Projekt Redto the buggy mess the game released as, there is no shortage of hot topics regarding the science fiction title. It is easy to forget there is game behind all of these hot button stories. Related:10 Cyberpunk 2077 PC Mods You Need To Try WhileCyberpunk 2077has polarized fans, most agree on the story being the highlight of the adventure....

Venomis one of the most popular villains in the Marvel universe, and in recent years, he has started to reach a new level of prominence. Though some feel they did not do the character justice, and neither film excelled from a critical perspective, both Venom movies made plenty of money, ensuring that the character has become truly mainstream. Soon, he will be entering into a big video game role as a primaryantagonist inMarvel’s Spider-Man 2,which could set the stage for his own game....

Adin Ross welcomed an unexpected celebrity guest to a recent gambling stream on hisKickchannel, playing with UFC president Dana White. Ross has become one of the internet’s most outspoken streamers throughout recent years, often finding himself in hot water overhis controversial social media takes. Ross would even receive a permanent ban from Twitch not long after his high-profile move to new startup streaming competitor Kick. Now, Ross has welcomed a popular sports celebrity onto one of his recent streams for a night of gambling....

This current generation of both graphics cards and consoles has been a trying one, with shortages plaguing the marketing and hiked prices on sites like eBay leaving many having to pay way over the odds if they wanted to secure new hardware. However, with thechip shortages said to be ending, getting hold of anAMD, Nvidia, or even upcoming Intel GPU should be much easier. On top of that, there’s also the next-gen to think about, and a leak shows what team red may be offering at some point....

Summary Director ofDeathloopat Arkane Lyon, Dinga Bakaba, expressed his feelings and disapproval ofXbox’s decision to sunset four of its internal studios. Microsoft andXboxcaught the industry by surprise today when they announced the closure of Arkane Austin, known forDeathloopandPrey,Hi-Fi Rushdeveloper Tango Gameworks, and Bethesda’s mobile game team, Alpha Dog Games. Additionally, Xbox has folded Roundhouse Studios into theElder Scrolls Onlineteam, ZeniMax Online Studios. The Xbox community, affected developers, and the industry at large are left baffled at these unfortunate and puzzling studio cuts....

When theAssassin’s Creedseries first began in 2007, it instantly showed the potential of being one of the most unique and special franchises in gaming. Within just a few years, it became clear that the series had supplanted itself as one of the premier stealth action-adventures in gaming. However, even ifAssassin’s Creedis still very popular, many fans have become frustrated by how much the games have changed over the years, and with the announcement of a simple book, theAssassin’s Creedfaithful have come out in droves to troll the franchise once more....

Summary Avatar the Last Airbender’s impact on pop culture has lasted the test of time, with the newly released Netflix live-action version reinventing the original show. Much of what madeAvatar the Last Airbendersuch an influential and popular cartoon was its enthralling narrative paired with a cast of characters that show growth and maturity throughout the series. One such character in the show was Katara, a caring and compassionate Waterbender from the Southern Water Tribe....

The Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Phase 4 continues to expand in unique ways, but many fans are not on board with the direction it’s heading in. Now,Avengers: Endgamedirecting duo, the Russo Brothers, have responded to the recent criticisms. The Russo Brothers were first hiredto direct 2014’sCaptain America: The Winter Soldier, a film that is now regarded as one of the MCU’s best. They would continue the success by helming 2016’sCaptain America: Civil War, 2018’sAvengers: Infinity War, and 2019’s climacticAvengers: Endgame, all of which received rave reviews from critics and fans and would go on to become a few of the highest-grossing movies of all time....

There is no bigger turning point in aFalloutgame than acquiring a suit of Power Armor. It is the moment that a player turns from a vulnerable wasteland survivor to a devastating stomping machine. InFallout 4, these imposing suits are far more advanced than before, acting like vehicles rather than heavy-duty armor. As such, one does not simply don Power Armor inFallout 4, you enter it. Despite its superior resilience and technology,power armor is not indestructible....

Modern Warfare 3 Betahas everyCODfan locked in as players continue to test out this year’s content ahead of the game’s official release in November. TheCOD: Modern Warfare 3Beta release comes with a range of powerful and lethal new weapons for fans to dive into, including the highly anticipated Longbow. As the latest addition to theCODsniper rifle class, the Longbow has quickly become a fan favorite. With this lethal rifle, gamers with an aggressive play style can ensure their survival if they know the best Longbow loadout for theMW3open beta....

Summary There are slice-of-life dramas, and then there’sOyasumi Punpun. Written by Inio Asano, the manga follows a young boy called Punpun Onodera through different stages in his life, from elementary school to his early 20s. While he and his family are ordinary people, the manga portrays them as birds as he deals with depression, love, and his domestic struggles. As strange as it can get, it’s a serious story that goes into some heavy places....

A different kind of conquest awaits those in video games who prefer to win not through violence, but through economic superiority. After all, why kill one’s enemies when one can just buy them instead? Money makes the world go round, and there’s nothing more satisfying than seeing the numbers rise, instead of the pile of bodies, which is bad for business. For that matter, some players might want to take the chill pill and engage themselves in the art of commerce....