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Summary Ubisoft is bringing a franchise icon from Xbox’sHalogames into its tactical Tom Clancy FPSRainbow Six Siegeas an operator skin. Continuing to enjoy several years of success following a rocky 2015 launch,Rainbow Six Siegehas become a mainstay in the realm of popular competitive shooters and a feather in Ubisoft’s FPS cap. Attempting to follow up onSiege’s success, 2022 saw Ubisoft launch a PvE spinoff titledRainbow Six Extraction, which released to mediocre reviews....

TheDevil May Cryseries of hack-and-slash spectacle fighters prides itself on being cool, and sometimes that drive to capture style as substance leads in unexpected directions. Right now, it looks like the franchise has decided that even its official character figures need to be as over-the-top as possible, with one exceptionally realisticDevil May Cry 5Dante figure pricing thousands of dollars. Prime 1 Studio recently revealed the High Definition Museum Masterline Devil May Cry 5 Dante figure, which is a 1/2 scale recreation of the Legendary Devil Hunter’s more grizzled appearance from the 2019 title....

Real-time strategy games have never been known for strong and memorable narratives, instead earning fame and popularity through their initially innovative gameplayduring the 90sand early 2000s. This fame and popularity eventually burned out, arguably due to the fact that the RTS structure became repetitive and standardized, stagnating the genre until most studios stopped bothering to make them. However, with the RTS genre making a comeback with the recent success ofAge Of Empires 4and a definitive edition ofStrongholdon the horizon, there’s never been a better time to go back and play the RTS games that made the genre so iconic; a good narrative is arguably key to keeping players engaged with a game, especially during the often lengthy campaignsretro RTS gamesoffer, and these old-school RTS games manage to provide players with an often compelling and immersive story....

Every now and then, word will come out aboutgame companies offering hackers cash rewardsfor putting their skills to legitimate use finding hidden exploits in their security systems. This time the word’s about Riot Games, because this week it announced that it’s offering similar bounties in return for uncovering flaws in the anti-cheat system being used for its new tactical shooterValorant. This is actually something Riot has been doing for years, as it’s been hosting a Bug Bounty program on security management platform HackerOne since 2014, but withValorantit’s really stepped up the reward money....

Summary A recentFortniteleak claims that multiple collaborations, including the likes ofDevil May CryandAvatar, might be in the works.Fortnite’s Chapter 5 Season 1 has brought some big collabs, with one beingFamily Guywhich offers a Peter Griffin outfit. The battle pass rewards have been expanded with cosmetic items for Solid Snake, the beloved protagonist from theMetal Gear Solidseries. The good news is that leaks pertaining toFortnitesuggest more collaborations, such asDragon BallandDoctor Who, are on their way to the battle royale game....

Despite the rapid growth of esports over the past several years, gambling on events has remained scarce outside of traditional betting markets. That may be changing in the near future based on arecently filed Sony patent, however. The patent is for an automated system that would allowPlayStationplatforms to present betting odds to the player, and then allow them to bet and claim rewards if their bet proves successful. The patent was filed on May 13 by Sony Interactive Entertainment and is titled “E-Sports Betting Platform....

Sonyrecently filed a new patent for a roulette system that could help PlayStation 5 players discover new content. Despite being hindered by the COVID-19 pandemic when it was released back in late 2020, the PS5 has become extremely profitable for Sony over the past few years, even managing to outpace thesales of its immediate predecessor the PlayStation 4. This success has been bolstered by a wealth of blockbuster PlayStation exclusives likeReturnal,Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart,andGod of War Ragnarok....

As one of the most beloved farming sims,Stardew Valleyhas been a staple in many indie gamers libraries. There’s something magical yet calming about diving into the world ofStardew Valley, from the simple farming mechanics of growing crops and purchasing animals, to exploring the depths of caves where monsters linger, fans just can’t get enough of the experience. But sadly, there are only so many times that players can restart their farm....

DreamWorks Animation’sThe Bad Guystries its best to blend the heist/caper films of the ‘80s and ‘90s in a way that will still entertain younger viewers while indulging the older crowd. It starts strong with an intro action sequence that evokesPulp Fictionand has a slick sense of style, but once the film gets to its “meat” things start to fall apart. For as much as the film tries to offer something unique with its style and animation,The Bad Guys’ story hits some mostly predictable beats....

Summary Cooking is an important feature inDisneyDreamlightValleybecause not only does it act as a great energy source, but players can also sell food in exchange forStar Coins. Remarkably, the game offers a diverse selection of over 100 recipes that players can utilize to prepare a wide range of dishes. To cook any item, players must gather the required ingredients, which can be obtained directly from the store, or by farming, fishing, or gathering....

Manypopular video game serieshave been adapted over the years, resulting in countless movies, anime, and television shows. Not all of them have been successful though. In fact, for every good video game adaptation there seem to be more than twice as many bad ones, with some series and storylines just being a lot better suited to the change in mediums than others. RELATED:The Most Successful Video Game Movie Adaptations Never Released In The West...

Summary Dentsu is one of the largest media companies in Japan, and has in recent years played a big part inthe funding and distribution of anime. Its most recent production,Enter the Garden, is a unique anthology of short films intended for a modern digital audience. In a collaboration between Dentsu and lifestyle digital media brand Azuki, the anthology project is intended to showcase Azuki’s aesthetic in the anime and manga space....

Summary Game Rant can exclusively reveal several newTransformers Onefigures fromHasbro. The newly announced figures will be released as part of threeHasbromultipacks in summer 2024. Transformers Oneis an upcoming animated moviethat’s set to hit the silver screens on Jul 29, 2025. Produced in collaboration with Paramount and Hasbro, the feature film promises to explore the origins of the Transformers race. In preparation for its theatrical release, Hasbro has recently announced a new line of toys, some of which have already been showcased in April 2024....