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The grandparent of so many sci-fi shooters, the Halo series keeps forging along in new forms. While Halo 5 premiered to a lukewarm reception and The Master Chief Collection suffered debilitating connection issues at launch, the franchise continued to consistently produce books and other tie-in materials that expanded the universe. With the announcement of a 10-episode TV series from Showtime, Halo once again returns to the small screen. When it does, the series will have plenty of tie-in stories to choose from....

Every entertainment franchise has a mascot. Everyone is well aware of Pokemon’s fluffy yellow mouse: Pikachu. The electric Pokemon has been the face of the franchise since Pokemon Yellow’s release in 1998. But that wasn’t always the plan, as another Pokemon was designed to be the mascot before Pikachu. Game Freak developed Pokemon—then called Pocket Monsters—and in 1996 Nintendo published the game. Pikachu’s design was created to appear like a lightning monster concept....

There was a time when JRPGs used to reign supreme in the domain of gaming. The original PlayStation era is perhaps the biggest and most substantial indicator of this, with everything from the Final Fantasy series all the way to lesser-known titles like Vagrant Story and Xenogears spearheading the dominance of this particular genre. But with the waning patience of modern gamers and steady advancements in terms of hardware, it was believed that turn-based role-playing games would never reach the heights of success that one would’ve ideally wanted them to reach....

Get ready to overcome the challenge of Wordle with some quick help. In this guide, we’ll go through all the 5-letter words ending in GI to lend you a hand on your quest to maintain a hot streak. Note that the following list of words has been tested and will work in Wordle. However, if you spot any missing or incorrect words, please inform us via the comments below so we can take a look at the list and update it if necessary....

The Pokemon franchise has over two decades of history in its wake. Pokemon has been a source of inspiration for other developers all across the industry, even nearly creating its own subgenre of games called Pokemon clones. However, it’s not just the core Pokemon entries that has been inspiring others in the video game landscape, as it has a variety of successful spin-off titles and series. One of the most successful of those spin-off series is the Pokemon Mystery Dungeon series of games....

Having just looked the information up, I know it’s been over a decade since Age of Wonders II was released into the world. Triumph Studios (also known for the Overlord series) has decided 2013 is a fine time to bring the series back with Age of Wonders III, a “modern reimagining” of the series. Yep, I get scared when I see that term too. It can either mean helpful, sensible streamlining, or dumbing down....

Whether you’re doing Rebel Missions or looking for Paladin armor pieces, there’s a good chance that you’d end up visiting Pruvinis Fort. You’ll find a map here that tells you about bandits that ransacked the area, leaving with a unique weapon in tow. Here’s our Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: The Siege of Paris Ulfberht Sword guide to help you with the treasure map and the location of a weapon called Egbert....

There’s no debate quite like a player ratings debate, and the latest installment of the long-running football series appears to be no exception. This time, it’s Arsenal fans taking exception to what FIFA thinks of them. So what’s all the fuss about? Well, let’s break down all Arsenal player ratings in FIFA 23 so you can judge for yourself. FIFA 23 Arsenal Player Ratings Guide Through seven Premier League matches, Arsenal are off to a flying start....

There are a bunch of really fun FPS experiences on Roblox, and Military Tycoon is one of the most popular right now. Not only is it a slick first-person shooter, but it also boasts vehicles like tanks, helicopters, and naval ships. If you’ve arrived here, you’re likely seeking out the answer to one specific query: What are all the Military Tycoon codes in Roblox at the moment? Fortunately, you’ve come to the right place....

Cyan most recently returned with Obduction but older gamers will probably have fond memories of the Myst adventure series. They were wonderous creations with fantastic visuals for the time. To celebrate the 25th anniversary, Cyan has managed to find some cash, and after “talking to the right people”, have been given the rights to remaster all the Myst games for Window 10 to be released this year. A special limited edition Collector’s Edition will also be made available although they have not revealed details or pricing as yet....

Wren, Reynold, Lucy, and Everett return in the first expansion to Double Fine’s charming Halloween-themed RPG, Costume Quest. Does the new adventure, Grubbins on Ice, recapture the magic of the first game, or is this just more of the same in a fresh coat of paint? Read on for the full review. After the events of Costume Quest, life has returned to normal in the cozy confines of Autumn Pines. No trace of the Grubbin invasion remains, and no one will believe the children’s story of what happened....

Activision Blizzard’s Crash Bandicoot N.Sane Trilogy is showing no signs of letting up in the UK charts. Having reclaimed its number one spot last week, Crash Bandicoot has now spent the longest period of any PS4 exclusive title at the top of the UK charts. That’s nothing to be scoffed at, especially considering the next best game in the category is The Last of Us. Nintendo Switch title Splatoon 2 remains at number two, with Grand Theft Auto V at number three refusing to budge an inch....

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe today released the single player demo for Motorstorm Apocalypse, the latest outing for the hugely popular PlayStation exclusive Motorstorm franchise. The demo, from UK based developer Evolution Studios has arrived in anticipation of the release of the full game, which is set for March 16 in Europe. The demo, playable in both 2D and 3D, is available throughout Europe now, and will require a smidgen over 1....

Here at Game Rant, Need for Speed Hot Pursuit is quickly becoming one of our most anticipated titles. Developed by Criterion Games, the company that made the 2008 hit Burnout: Paradise, Need for Speed Hot Pursuit looks to be a return-to-form for a series that, just two years ago, was fading into mediocrity. We were fortunate enough to catch up with Patrick Söderlund, Senior Vice President of EA Games Europe, to discuss the reasons behind the decision to give the reigns to Criterion, why he believes people will want to buy Hot Pursuit, and where the Need for Speed series is headed next....

Recently, Game Rant posted about some of the first gameplay and details on Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D. One of two Resident Evil titles that Capcom is currently developing for the 3DS (along with Resident Evil: Revelations), Mercenaries 3D is an action-adventure title that adapts the Mercenaries mini-game found in Resident Evil’s console outings to Nintendo’s forthcoming handheld. Now that the Nintendo 3DS launch details have been revealed, some new screens and a better quality trailer for the game have been made available....

If you’re an owner of Sony’s latest console – itself now four years old – chances are you played your way through games on the PS3, PS2, and if you’re old enough, the original grey box itself. With the release of the PlayStation Classic this month, we’re getting a chance to revisit gems from Sony’s entry in the fifth generation of consoles. But what about the sixth and seventh generation?...

The Resident Evil 2 remake has been out for a while now. It has long-term fans of Resident Evil and people who are new to the franchise all totally hooked on the game. And who could blame them? The Resident Evil games are a staple in the world of survival horror. Resident Evil 2 was super popular when it was initially released and the remake just brought that popularity back....

10 Red Faction: Guerrilla This third-person shooter was first released back in 2009 but was more recently remastered in 2018 and made for the Switch in 2019. Set in the future, the game takes place on Mars with players controlling Alec Mason, a mining engineer who joins a guerrilla force called the Red Fraction for the liberation of Mars from the Earth Defense Force. It’s the first game in the series where the terrain can’t be destroyed but objects in the world still can and can provide salvage that acts as the game’s currency....

Nintendo struck gold when it put the GameBoy to market way back in 1989. Since then, it’s gone on to become the most popular handheld gaming device in video game history. Exactly how did the GameBoy become so successful? After all, it’s not much to look at, and was technologically inferior to the video game platforms of the time period. What gives? Let’s dive in and see if we can’t figure this out!...

Star Wars is known for having an emotional impact on entire generations, whether it be a wide-eyed wonder at the majesty of the Force or a deep love and affection for iconic characters we met across this epic space opera. Then, there are times when the galaxy far, far away leaves us with a feeling of melancholy, forced to see those beloved heroes suffer. Sometimes we get glimpses of how bleak the universe can be; whether it be the oppressive brutality of the Empire or the senseless violence of the Clone Wars, there is more than enough tragedy to go around in Star Wars....