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Highlights Sony’s new patent hints at an ‘auto-play’ feature that could help players skip challenging parts of games. Patenting new ideas early helps avoid competitors stealing them, but not all concepts become reality. This isn’t Sony’s first time patenting an AI-driven feature. As spotted by our sister site GameRant, Sony appears to have filed a patent for a new ‘auto-play’ feature. If implemented into a current or future console, the feature would allow players to completely skip certain parts of a game by having AI do it for you. While…

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Highlights Fans split on life-sized Ellie statue at Naughty Dog, some praising realism, others critical of face mold. Realism in Ellie statue impresses with accurate details like hair, skin, and survival outfit. Despite divided opinions, craftsmanship of 5’5″ statue shows quality typical of The Last of Us creators. The Last of Us fans are a little confused about Ellie’s life-sized statue at Naughty Dog, and they aren’t afraid to share their opinions about it. As much as we love collecting video game memorabilia from franchises we adore, some character figurines…

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Newsflash: games have been political this whole time. Highlights Games are inherently political due to the biases of their creators – it’s impossible to be truly “apolitical.” The idea of “apolitical games” is complex – it’s not as straightforward as it may seem. Get ready for a challenging discussion – this topic is a doozy! “Have games always been this political?” Absolutely! It’s impossible for any piece of art in any medium to be truly “apolitical” since all games are made by people and people have an inherent political bias…

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Highlights Realism in gaming graphics is evolving with photorealistic details, but it shouldn’t overshadow other unique art styles. Not all realistic games deliver on content and gameplay, highlighting the importance of creativity beyond graphics. Alternative art styles like ‘virtual realism’ offer originality and escapism, showing that realism isn’t the only measure of success. The latest debut trailer for Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra demonstrated just how far technology within the video games industry has evolved, especially when it comes to photorealistic graphics. Using a blend of Nanite and Lumen tech…

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This is how Amazon’s Fallout TV show should be watched for the ultimate experience! Highlights Embrace the ultimate Fallout experience by watching the TV show and playing the game in VR simultaneously for a mind-blowing impact. Fallout fans are taking the immersive experience to the next level by syncing the nuke scenes in the show and game using mods and tutorials. Double the impact by experiencing the nuclear bomb drop in both the TV show and VR game at the exact same moment for a truly unforgettable experience. It seems…

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Highlights Fortnite’s Avatar crossover event introduces Toph Beifong, sparking debates among fans about her lore accuracy in the game. New elemental bending abilities, quests, and cosmetic items are part of Fortnite’s collaboration with Avatar: The Last Airbender. While some fans appreciate the effort to portray a blind character like Toph accurately, many are disappointed by the inaccuracies. Following the release of Fortnite’s new Avatar: The Last Airbender ‘Elements’ event that kicked off last week, fans have been debating whether or not Toph Beifong is lore accurate to the show. For…

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Dragon’s Dogma 2 will provide its player with a numerous ways to enjoy playing the game. This will come through unlocking all of the game’s Vocations. Once you have all of them unlocked, you will be able to rank up these Vocations thanks to all the different kinds of enemies you will be able to dispatch. Related Dragon’s Dogma 2: How To Get Items Back From Scavengers DD2 has scavengers that will steal your items. Here’s how to take them back. While getting the best weapons and armor for the…

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As we begin a new week today, Clash Royale players have a brand-new event to play and grind for Season Tokens. This week, Supercell welcomes you to the Boost Fields event, where you are about to fight against other players on a battlefield that lacks something important: the river. Related Clash Royale: All Tower Troops, Ranked Now that Clash Royale players have Cannoneer as a new Tower Troop, everyone’s wondering if it is worth changing their tactics. In every Clash Royale battle, a river splits the battlefield into two sides,…

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Highlights Rockstar planned a “Making of GTA 5” documentary, but it was never released, leaving fans disappointed. Steven Ogg and Ned Luke discussed their time working on GTA 5 and revealed details about the canceled documentary. Reasons for canceling the documentary remain unclear, but it may be due to busy schedules and focus on GTA 6 production. Just like Sony’s Raising Kratos documentary that followed Santa Monica Studio’s development of God of War and Naughty Dog’s Grounded II: Making The Last of Us Part 2, a Grand Theft Auto 5…

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Highlights Samantha Béart and Tracy Wiles are open to continuing the Baldur’s Gate 3 saga with a script that matches the first. Despite Larian Studio’s lack of plans for a sequel, the actors are eager to stay involved with the franchise. Neil Newborn, who plays Astarion, also expressed interest in reprising his role, showcasing dedication to their characters. If you thought that was the end of Baldur’s Gate 3, Samantha Béart and Tracy Wiles, who play Karlach and Jaheira, have some hopeful news for fans who want nothing more than…

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