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Harry Potter’s franchise is going nowhere with news of a Max series and an online multiplayer game, one ofHalo’s most influential figures departs from Microsoft, and Blizzard’s newest MMORPG receives more positive news. Today, Game Rant’s weekly recap takes a look at some of the most notable headlines from the past week. A highly anticipated Soulslike indie sequel is announced during a Nintendo showcase,Horizon Forbidden West’s Burning Shores DLC releases, and PS Plus fans should prepare for the loss of several popular games....

Tango Gameworks has had a lot of eyes on it since it became part of Microsoft as a part of the company’s $7.5 billion acquisition of ZeniMax. This is mainly due to it being the first Japanese studio to be owned by Microsoft, a territory where Microsoft has continuously failed to make a splash even with big exclusives likeBlue DragonandLost Odyssey. While this was a major stepping stone for the company’s future in appealing to fans of Japanese video games,Tango Gameworkshas had a troubled history....

Indy fans are understandably dubious about the upcoming fifthIndiana Jonesmovie, after the bitter disappointment ofKingdom of the Crystal Skull.Harrison Ford isn’t getting any youngerand the longer the producers deliberate over the script, the less necessary anotherIndiana Jonesmovie seems. When it was announced that Steven Spielberg was stepping down from the director’s chair, that skepticism grew. Spielberg’s directorial vision contributed as much to Indy’s classic adventures as George Lucas’ storytelling, John Williams’ music, and maybe even Harrison Ford’s performance....

James Gunn officially revealed the comics that will inspire, or possibly be adapted, in Chapter 1 of theDCU.The comics he listed hint at what to expect from the new versions of Superman, Batman, Supergirl, Swamp Thing, and more.Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrowis one of thefilms in Gunn’s DC slatethat will be adapted from its Tom King comic book counterpart, described as a “science fiction epic.” As a result of growingSupergirlcomic book sales, Gunn continues the momentum by stating what otherDCComics are most relevant to the “early days....

After much anticipation ahead of its release, Kerbal Space Program 2is finally out for players to enjoy in early access. The first game was vast, and the sequel is setting its targets even higher this time. Although this meant a lengthy development process, it also means fans of the game will be treated to an ambitious game that literally aims for the moon and beyond. Kerbal Space Program 1launched all the way back in 2015 and was a monumental success....

The gaming industry is no stranger to fan merchandise, and theGears of Warseries has been one to use that to its advantage. As such, toy manufacturer Storm Collectibles will soon be debuting twonew figurinesfrom recent entries in theGears of Warseries. In collaboration withGears of WardeveloperThe Coalition, Storm Collectibles will be revealing two newGears of Wartoys from its line-up come this year’s New York Toy Fair. The first of the two figurines is called the Disciple - Locust Drone....

Summary No matter how divisive the open-world approach may be with old schoolCoDZombies fans,Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3’s take on the mode is objectively a huge success. Described as thebiggest third mode inCall of Dutyhistoryin terms of its player count, it is highly likely that Activision and Treyarch will do everything they can to keep the mode relevant untilCall of Duty2024.Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3Season 1 was a good start in terms of content output, as it brought a proper endgame experience via Dark Aether Rifts as well as new loot to chase....

Summary A skilledPokemonfan has just designed Paradox forms for both Diglett and Dugtrio, giving the two Ground-type monsters unique versions that reimagine them as creatures from the past and the future.Pokemon Scarlet and Violethave inspired countless fans in making all sorts ofParadox forms for Pokemon, and this artist was able to create pretty distinctive ones. The newest mainlinePokemongames were a hit. So far,ScarletandVioletsold over 22.66 million copies, becoming the fourth most sold entries in the franchise, just behind the classicGold andSilverfrom the second generation....

Quick Links Occasionally, Niantic hosts in-game events forPokemon GO. This usually coincides with real-life holidays (i.e, Christmas, New Year’s) orGO’s anniversaries. During this time, select Pokemon appear in the wild equipped with accessories or costumes. These are considered Event Pokemon, and they have their own category in Pokemon Storage. Like any other Pokemon caught inPokemon GO, the Event Pokemon can be Transferred to the Professor. Transferring a Pokemon is the equivalent to releasing a Pokemon, and doing so will netPokemon GOplayers a Candy or two....

Since its debut 20 years ago, theRatchet and Clankseries has collected its fair share of accolades. Theanniversary celebrations that Insomniac Games spearheadedhelp make that clear, but despite all it has achieved in the past, the franchise’s latest entryRatchet and Clank: Rift Apartcurrently holds a unique badge of honor. Although the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S are celebrating their second anniversaries this month, the libraries of both consoles are lacking from some perspectives....

A recent leak suggests thatCall of Duty2023 may introduce a brand-new Zombies mode, which has been highly anticipated by fans for a long time. It has been a couple of years since we have seen a full-fledged Zombies mode included in aCall of Dutytitle. Due to the lackluster response to the previous iteration, fans of the mode have been crying out for a proper version of the iconic mode to be included in a modernCoDgame for years now....

Quick Links Return of the True Demon is a subquest players can get inShin Megami Tensei 5: Vengeancethat brings many memorable bosses fromShin Megami Tensei 3: Nocturne. Completing this quest and defeating all the fiends will end with a battle against the Demi-Fiend, the protagonist fromShin Megami Tensei 3: Nocturne. This quest will need to be purchased as DLC and should be done towards the beginning of the game. The Fiends will appear throughout the main story and be difficult bosses that are roughly the same level as the usual demons in the region where they appear....

Skyrimis filled with numerous NPCs that players can get attached to or feel a certain way about. Some find Lydia annoying, while others enjoy how she helps them carry their burdens. Part of interactions like these makeSkyrimfeel much more realistic, but if there is one NPC that elicits the same response from a decent chunk of the fanbase, it’s Nazeem. Skyrimplayers hate Nazeem, generally speaking, because he’s a pompous, self-righteous narcissist....