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Over the years,Minecrafthas maintained its longevity as one of the most popular and accessible video games ever created. Originally released as a public alpha build in 2009,Minecraftwouldn’t officially be released as a proper game until 2011. Since that time, the game has accrued widespread critical success and is beloved by many in the gaming community. Now, its newest expansion will transport players to a world inspired by one of the most treasured film franchises of all time....

AsMinecrafthas grown and expanded over the years, its largest user base has arguably been children. Minecraft’s simplistic and family-friendly nature, combined with itslow hardware requirements, has made it easy for kids to understand and easy for parents to get on board with. This popularity with younger audiences piqued the interest of those in the educational sector, who are always looking for new ways to engage children in learning. RELATED:Minecraft: Every Enchantment In The Game (& What It Does) Mojang embraced the idea ofMinecraftas a learning tool....

Although the launch of Capcom’s role-playing gameMonster Hunter Worldis right around the corner for fans on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, the PC community unfortunately has to wait a few more monthsthanks to a delaythat gave the title a tentative release date of “Autumn 2018.” Following the announcement, there wasn’t much known as to why such an extensive gap between the completion of the PC and console versions exists, but now producer Ryozo Tsujimoto has offered some insight into Capcom’s reasoning for the postponement....

Player First Games' platform fighterMultiVersusrecently entered its first season despite still being in the open beta stage and the game still has a handful of kinks that may need to be ironed out. OneMultiVersusfan has shared a clip of a massive problem with Morty’s hit box that could leave some players frustrated that their hits aren’t connecting. MultiVersusSeason 1began earlier this month, and it brought with it numerous balance changes to the live-service title, a Battle Pass full of fresh cosmetics, new characters like Rick and Morty, and more....

The return ofTales from the Borderlandshas been a long time coming for fans of the looter shooter franchise’s adventure spinoff. A new release hasn’t been seen since the conclusion of the first game’s five-episode run in 2015 and was delisted for several years following the closure of Telltale Games. However, with2K re-acquiring the licenseand re-launching the game last year, many fans have been excited to see what’s next for the story-focused games....

Consoles tend to take on a central role within living spaces, paired with televisions and prominently placed. The thumping sounds of gameplay can drown out the noise of everyone else sharing the space, presenting a challenge for console gamers. Now one company haspaired with Microsoftto deliver wireless headphones forXboxfans, though the price may be a deterrent for many. The issue has been longstanding beyond the Xbox Series X/S. Bluetooth seems an easy solution to keep gaming quiet, yet can cause audio latency which renders some titles unplayable....

PopularTwitchstreamer Nicholas Kolcheff, better known as Nickmercs, recently had his stream interrupted by none other than Mother Nature herself. Nickmercs has been playingApex Legendsand addressing some of its needslately, but he took a brief return to form during the incident. While streaming the ever popularCall of Duty: Warzone, his camera cut away for a brief moment as a crash of thunder boomed in the background. Instantly, Reddit detectives went about deducing what happened in that split second....

The Nintendo has one of the most popular gaming devices available right now,with the Switch consistently boasting record-breaking sales. The appeal to the Nintendo Switch is partly in thanks to its first-party support, with titles likeSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate,Animal Crossing: New Leaf, andMario Kart 8continually topping the sales charts, but the indie games available on the Nintendo Switch can’t be ignored. This generation has brought forth the arrival of the Nintendo Indie World, a group that showcases Nintendo’s many indie games with Indie World Showcases thathighlight upcoming Switch indie games....

MostPokemonfans are familiar with Staryu. This generation one Pokemon gained widespread renown thanks to being a staple on Misty’s team in thePokemonanime. Understandably,Pokemon GOfans were excited to get the chance to catch a shiny Staryu, but something strange is happening with these Pokemon. For reasons unknown, some players are encountering a glitch in the game that causes the shiny Staryu’s central gem to remain red instead of changing to the blue color it should be for a shiny Pokemon....

It has been known for some time thatPokemon GOdeveloper Niantic would be adding Shadow Pokemon to the mobile ARG. These Pokemon have had “the doors to their hearts” shut, adopt a dark aura, and typically red eyes. It will be up toPokemon GOtrainers to save these Pokemon from Team GO Rocket via the new Invasions gameplay, catch them, and somehow purify them. And now, renown leaker Chrales has datamined the dialogue for a forthcoming Special Research event to introduce these new mechanics....

PokemonFightingtypes are a staple, having existed in the franchise since its inception.FightingPokemonare typically strong and based on martial artists. Most of their moves tend to be in the Physical category, which makes sense as a Fighting archetype. They are also one of the best offensive types, with their moves being super-effective against five other types. RELATED:Pokemon Who Would Make Great Smash Bros Fighters Pokemoncan have a second type as well as their original type....

Streamers often get worked up while playing video games, and to some fans, watching their over-the-top reactions is part of the fun. However, a streamer is very much a public figure, and when frustration causes them to truly lash out at their audience, that decision has repercussions. Samito is a popular proOverwatchstreamer who’s been working with the Florida Mayhem, an American professionalOverwatchesports team based out of Miami and Orlando, for just over 12 months....

Summary A lot of elements go into making a great video game. Things like gameplay, graphics, and replay value are all crucial, but one thing that truly makes a game memorable is a great story. Much like a film or a television series, an engaging plot will hook people for years to come. The PlayStation 2 is a few generations old now, but it is widely considered to be one of the best video game consoles of all time....