Summary It’s a misconception thatDuneis a standalone novel because so many people read only the first book, when in reality Frank Herbert wrote a total of six. On-screen adaptations have rarely moved beyond the conclusion of the first novel, but Syfy’sDuneminiseries is one exception that made an impressive effort. There’s also some confusion regarding the books written by Frank Herbert and those that are the work of his son, Brian Herbert....

Empire of Sinis a new tactical mafia game for major consoles with a hint ofreal-life elements. It allows the player to control an entire fleet of mobsters centered around the prohibition era of Chicago. Empire of Sinis considered by many fans to be one of the more interesting releases in December due toJohn Romero’sinvolvement with the game. Players start out with a couple of businesses and can choose to either grow their single location or take over other mob-owned Rackets....

When people think of JRPGs,Final Fantasyis often the first franchise that comes to mind, and perhaps the best know game in that franchise isFinal Fantasy 7. The game’s vibrant characters and incredible take on early 3D level design have made it one of the most renowned video games of the early 3D era, and fans have consistently made incredible art over the years in appreciation of it. One fan has posted their work to Reddit: a complete collection of the main characters from the original PS1 version ofFinal Fantasy 7, in all their polygonal glory....

For the past several years, Marvel has been dominating the movie industry, but never so much as in 2021. 2021 will see the release of multiple Marvel television shows and filmsas the MCU introduces its “Phase 4.“Brand new characters, storylines, locations, and multiverse possibilities have been introduced. While not dominating to quite that extent, acclaimed author Neil Gaiman has seen great success with adaptations of his work. FilmsStardustandCoralineare beloved adaptations of some of his most famous books....

TheJurassicParkseries has seen some of the most terrifying prehistoric beasts running rampant, especially in theJurassic Worldfilms. From the genetic hybrid Indominus Rex to the Indoraptor, it looks like the iconic franchise has saved its most intimidating predator for last: the Giganotosaurus (Giga), one that director Colin Trevorrow compares to DC’s Joker. After two successful box office sequels that sought to propel the franchise in a fresh direction, the upcomingJurassic World Dominion, the third installment intheJurassic Worldsequel trilogy, looks to conclude the entire dino franchise on a high note....

Minecraftis filled with recognizable tools and items whose original designs have become iconic. Despite this, the game’s community continues to come up with interesting alternative looks for each and every item inMinecraft. One of the latest player redesigns deals with the in-game clock, and it completely flips the original look on its head. Players taking on any traditional mode inMinecraftexperience a day and night cycle. The latter being much more of a challenge, it is important for players to know what time it is on the surface world....

Winning anything at The Game Awards is a big deal for developers, actors, and everyone else involved in bringing a game to life. However, for the developers behind 2018’sCeleste, the award was delivered in a very strange and roundabout fashion that has left behind an unsolved mystery. Those who watched The Game Awardsback in 2018 will likely remember thatCelestetook home the Best Independent Game award. It was quite the accomplishment for its developers, and one they seemed happy to accept during the show....

Wednesday was a roller coaster of emotions forNintendofans. The days started with a report regardingNintendo’s illusory Switch Pro console, claiming that Nintendo had already delivered 4K Switch development kits to at least 11 different game companies. The implication being that Nintendo is working on a 4K version of the Switch console even as it preps to launch its OLED Switch hardware in October. Following the report, however, Nintendo has issued a surprising rebuke....

As successful and popular asNintendo’s home console/handled hybrid, the Switch, has been, it has been plagued by one major issue that not even the most die-hard of fans can defend:Joy-Con drift, where one or both control sticks register movement without being touched. This infamous issue is still present to this day and has affected thousands of people. The publisher has faced quite a few lawsuits already regarding the problem and now has been hit with one from UFC-Que Choisir, a French consumers organization, which had initially issued a warning about Joy-Con drift back in November 2019....

Over the years, Nintendo has spawned many classic video game franchises. Perhaps one of the most successful of these series isMario Kart. Starting on theSNES withSuper Mario Kart, the franchise has become a staple of the Nintendo brand. With 14 games released to date and over 150 million copies sold, it’s not surprising that many people have played the kart racer over the years. However, some might be surprised to learn that one of those people was Olympic Sprinter Usain Bolt....

Overwatch 2is set to make some massive changes to Blizzard’s popular hero-shooter game, like dropping the number of heroes per team from six to five, and reworking multiple members of the roster. Some of thebigOverwatch 2changeshave drummed up some controversy in the community, but others have been embraced. One bigOverwatch 2quality of life change Blizzard is making will see a ping system added to the game. Blizzard is adding a ping system toOverwatch 2because it’s been a highly-requested feature from the community....

In order to grow stronger, Pokemon need to evolve. The easiest and well-known method is by having them battle and level up. Other species evolve with high Friendship or if given an Evolution Stone. However, some Pokemon will only evolve when they’ve been traded to another person. If players intend on filling up their Pokedex inPokemon Brilliant DiamondandPokemon Shining Pearl, they’ll need to trade. The safest way to trade Pokemon inBrilliant DiamondandShining Pearlis by trading with a Group or by using a Link Code....

After almost a month of insisting that the controversial military shooterSix Days in Fallujahwas not a political game, publisher Victura has backtracked saying that the events portrayed in the upcoming title are “inseparable from politics.” Since the game was re-announced in February, gamers and non-gamers alike have accusedSix Days in Fallujahof irresponsibly depicting the bloodiest battle of the Iraq War. Six Days in Fallujahhas been surrounded by controversysince the beginning of its development....