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“I did not take a no for a no”: If Not for 1 Stubborn Dev, Ubisoft’s Splinter Cell Would Have Been Very Different, and the Immersion Would Have Been All But Lost

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Ubisoft completely forgot aboutSplinter Cell, a once highly popular franchise. These games, starring Sam Fisher, were quite innovative in terms of stealth mechanics. The original team and sound designer revealed in a recent article that they nearly abandoned several mechanics, a decision that would have fundamentally altered the game’s identity. Apparently, the studio was on the verge of discarding the way sound influenced the protagonist’s discovery, thereby affecting one of the game’s primary features....

“It’s crazy to think…”: Helldivers 2 has Sold 12M Units, and in the Process Wins 1 Ridiculous PlayStation Accolade Even the Recent Steam Controversy Couldn’t Stop

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Utter the nameHelldivers 2and expect to get mobbed by a variety of opinions. Many feel the game is one of the best things to come out of the PlayStation camp in a long time and are happy that they brought it to PC as well. Others will cite the recent account-linking fiasco and the unavailability of the game in countries that don’t have PSN....

“Nostalgic”: Seeing Metal Gear Solid Creator Hideo Kojima Sneaking Around In a Cardboard Box Is Reminiscent of Simpler Times

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed One of the darkest moments in gaming was when Konami and Hideo Kojima had a fallout after the release ofMetal Gear Solid 5. This Japanese creative seems to be in the best moment of his career, having left all that behind. In a recent video he posted on X, he can be seen joking around with a box, just like his iconic character Snake from theMGSfranchise....

“She ain’t had a song worth a damn in forever”: $6M Rich Singer Infamous for Attacking Prominent Musicians Readies Her Cannons Against Katy Perry

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed When it comes to the music industry, there is always some drama going on. Be it subtle hints hidden in lyrics or outright diss tracks, those who follow the personal lives of their favorite musicians are bound to be entertained. While it is rare for an artist to actually speak ill of someone by name, it does happen every now and then....

“She was like taillights”: ’The Big Bang Theory’ Cast Had One Huge Misconception About Kaley Cuoco Thanks to Her Outgoing Bombshell Persona in Their First Meeting

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed And it all started with a big bang…BANG! You probably know Kaley Cuoco, Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Simon Helberg, and, others if you sang the theme song ofThe Big Bang Theory. Working for 12 seasons together, the cast had developed quite a relationship while working with each other. After the show was over, the cast was asked about their first impressions of each other....

“The entire plot of Sandman is about this”: Morpheus Was Always About Neil Gaiman’s Dark Side Before it Became Public to the World

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Neil Gaiman’s fall from grace has left more than just the literary world shocked. There have been some horrible allegations against the author, which have caused adaptations of his works (such as theAnansi Boysmovie and the third season ofGood Omens) to be stalled, some of which he has offered to exit in hopes of keeping them going....

“The fact that he recognized him mid-fight through a mask”: Ryan Reynolds Can Finally Bring Back Hydra Bob in Deadpool 4 Now That He Has Shaken Things up in MCU

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed With Ryan Reynolds’Deadpool & Wolverine,Marvel Studios shook up the world of the superheroes we know and love. Opening the door wide open for mutants/X-Men to enter the MCU, the studio has made sure that there is an array of possible storylines for the future. This in turn means that fans should brace themselves for a plethora of cameos, both big and small, that could possibly come their way....

“They gave me like a Star Trek scene”: Eddie Redmayne Fumbled His Star Wars Audition for One of the Most Badass Roles to Ever Exist

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Actor Eddie Redmayne blew everyone away with his performance inThe Theory of Everything, which also netted him his first Academy Award. Redmayne is also known for his role in theFantastic Beastsfranchise. However, the acclaimed actor has revealed that he once auditioned for a role in the globally popularStar Warsfranchise. Redmayne recounted auditioning for one of the most cool characters to be introduced in the galaxy far, far away in recent times....

“You literally control the buttons you press”: Assassin’s Creed Shadows Backlash Yasuke Destroying Japanese Shrine Ignores Pope Brawl From AC 2

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Ubisoft’sAssassin’s Creed Shadowsis the latest controversial battleground. This time, people online are now arguing that the studio has disrespected Japanese culture by allowing players to destroy a shrine in the game. This is part of a criticism of the game’s alleged historical inaccuracies. But since when hasAssassin’s Creedbeen about accuracy? Have people forgotten the past games of the franchise?...

10 Best AI Characters In Gaming, Ranked

The science fiction genre is massively appealing to gamers, and as a result there’s no shortage of characters in games that could be classified as robots, androids, or artificial intelligences. Some of the most compelling sci-fi universes out there can be explored in video games, and unlike other forms of media, we actually get to interact with these AI characters. RELATED:The Best Characters In Destiny 2 Are The Weapons Sometimes they’re our friends, sometimes our enemies, and quite often we get to experience what it’s like to actually be these characters for ourselves....

10 Open World Games Where Money Isn’t Useless

Nowadays, money in games is often an afterthought, where the devs slap it over an already complete game with no real reason to strive for it. But occasionally, you come across a gem with a well-thought-out economy where making smart decisions and investing actually impact how the game plays out. This often limits us to top-down strategy games where you play as an omniscient god with no capacity to explore the world you create....

5 Live Action Manga Adaptations Almost No One Knows Exists

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed The worldwide appeal of manga and anime has led to a rise in live-action anime adaptations. FromOne PiecetoDragon Ball Evolution, to the upcoming Netflix project,Avatar: The Last Airbender, a range of adaptations of popular manga have joined the mainstream in recent times. At the same time, there are a ton of lesser-known adaptations that perhaps deserve more attention than have received, at least on a global scale....

Admiral Lohar Looks So Familiar Because You’ve Already Seen Her in One of the Biggest Shows Before House of the Dragon

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed House of The Dragonis one of today’s most popular series, as well as one of the most impressive for its large cast. Just likeGame of Thronesdid before it, which launched a bunch of new stars into the spotlight, this spin-off looks like it’s on the same path. With the season finale of the second season, a new storyline has kicked off, introducing a character who might significantly impact future events....