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Video games may not be the best place to go for a history lesson. That being said, there are several areas that games explore to great effect. They’re actually able to accurately get into pockets of ancient history. Rome is a frequent playground for video games to experiment around with and although fans of Roman history may love a number of video games, there are also plenty that throw accuracy to the wind and are more concerned with spectacle than Roman history....

Astrology is the art of divining how people interact with the world around them based on the positioning of celestial objects. It can be great fun to read one’s horoscope and share memes based on your sign with others, but can Astrology be incorporated into the video games we love? Some Pokémon games like the Mystery Dungeon series have experimented with choosing the player’s Pokémon based on their personality. We can take this one step further and change the intricate process of choosing a starter Pokémon by assigning one to each zodiac sign, but which Pokémon will yours be in that case?...

For the first time, both PlayStation and Xbox have both released two different consoles at the start of a new generation. Xbox’s Series X and Series S are completely different. Different specs, different sized SSDs, and different capabilities. PlayStation didn’t opt for anything quite as drastic. Just a regular PS5 and an alternative one without a disc drive. The drive-less PS5 can only play digital versions of games but comes in at a cool $100 less than the regular edition....

Rockstar Games likes to take its time with its titles, releasing massive games that often push the boundaries of what a video game can be. However, the sheer scope of Rockstar’s games means that the games have long development times, with five years between Grand Theft Auto 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2. This isn’t exactly best for business, and as a result, future games like Grand Theft Auto 6 may be shorter than its predecessors....

Last month, developer Avalanche Software announced that Hogwarts Legacy, originally slated to release this year, will be delayed to 2022. As expected, many were disappointed with the news, but some view it as a good thing, given that it will give Avalanche Software plenty of time to develop Hogwarts Legacy into the triple-A title that Harry Potter fans deserve. Ever since Hogwarts Legacy was announced last year, there’s been a great deal of hype for the game, given that the Harry Potter franchise has never really had a proper game outside of tie-ins to the movie and a couple of mobile games....

Since its November release, World of Warcraft: Shadowlands has breathed new life into the MMORPG by giving the community a variety of PvE and PvP experiences once they reach Level 60. While some players can dive straight in, others are opting to first work on professions like fishing that give gear and stat boosts to more easily clear content. However, some professions have proven very costly to max out, such as enchanting....

World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade Classic is finally here, which means that it’s time to use every guide, cheat, and skip you can find to reach level 70 as quickly as possible. Ok, there are still plenty of players who love to take their time on their journey to the level cap, but as WoW Classic showed, more people are interested in reaching the “endgame” as quickly as possible than ever before....

Twitch streaming can be a very involved full time gig. Long hours and a near constant presence on the platform is generally what it takes to attract and retain followers and subscribers while taking time off usually means a substantial drop off in viewership. As such, streamers will often be online 6 or 7 days a week which has a tendency to lead to burnout. World of Warcraft streamer Asmongold stepped away from Twitch in January, but after a nearly two month break looks to be coming back to streaming....

There are hundreds of incredible quests in World of Warcraft Classic. One of the most memorable is the Fordring questline. What begins as a typical quest with menial tasks ends in dramatic fashion. The In Dreams quest has to be one of the best storylines in World of Warcraft. However, before players can get to the quest, they need to complete a few other steps. The first step is finding Tirion, who appears to be an ordinary man....

During the Xbox E3 Briefing this year, Microsoft announced a new game called The Last Night coming exclusively to Xbox One. The Last Night is an indie title and the first outing for developer Odd Tales Games. Those who love cyberpunk may want to pay attention to this one, as it is giving off serious Blade Runner vibes. Here’s the trailer for the game, which features a mashup of 2D action and beautiful 3D environments:...

When Microsoft launched the Xbox Game Pass subscription service last year, it was seen as a pretty good deal. It would give subscribers access to over 100 games (Xbox One and backward compatible titles) for a monthly fee. Microsoft is interested in making the deal a little sweeter, though, and has now announced a major new change to the service. In a brief trailer that runs under one-minute long, Microsoft has revealed that Xbox Game Pass subscribers will soon have access to first-party titles on their release date....

For years, Microsoft has been trying to develop a live-action Halo project capable of doing their blockbuster game series justice. Once a full-length film to be directed by District 9 creator Neill Blomkamp, the feature was eventually sidelined over creative differences and a hefty budget. Later, the game publisher began work on Halo: Forward Unto Dawn, a web series (set to coincide with the release of Halo 4) which ultimately launched to favorable but unremarkable responses from fans and critics, alike....

Over the past week millions of players around the world were able to finally get their hands on the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S consoles. The Xbox Series X and S launched on November 10, with players celebrating the Xbox Series X and S launch on social media by posting pictures of their consoles and set ups. However, there are plenty of players still trying to secure an Xbox Series X with little luck due to console shortages....

Xbox Taiwan took a hilarious swipe at the PlayStation 5 via social media, pointing out the similarities between Sony’s next-gen console and a giant skyscraper. The jab wordlessly takes aim at the huge size of the PS5, a point of contention among Sony fans and critics alike. There’s no getting around the fact that the PS5 is the biggest console in modern history. Although many fans have already allocated shelf space for the PS5 ahead of its November launch, others are stunned by the size difference between the consoles....

After four years of campaigning, the fabled “Snyder Cut” of Justice League is finally set to reach audiences in March under the title Zack Snyder’s Justice League. Now, Snyder has revealed how the new look of Jared Leto’s Joker ties in with his original plans for the movie’s sequel. Since the theatrical cut stitched together by Warner Bros. and Joss Whedon bombed at the box office, there was never a sequel to Justice League and even if the new director’s cut is as big of a hit as it promises to be, Snyder doesn’t plan to make any more movies for DC after it....

What is Apple Silicon and what are M-series chips? How many M-series chips does Apple offer? What is unique about M-series Apple Silicon? M1: Features an 8-core CPU with four high-performance cores and four high-efficiency cores and an 8-core GPU. M1 Pro‌: Features a 10-core CPU with eight high-performance cores and two high-efficiency cores along with a 16-core GPU. There is an entry-level version with an 8-core CPU and 14-core GPU....

Upcoming PC games: The best new games to look forward to in 2020 and beyond Best PC games to buy: Fantastic games to add to your collection What is Crucible? What are the game modes? Alpha Hunters game mode Heart of the Hives game mode Harvest Command game mode What is essence? Crucible’s heroes (aka Hunters) Earl Ajonah Bugg Captain Mendoza Summer Shakirri Tosca Sazan Rahi & Brother How to play Crucible

You made it, you absolute star. The first full working week of January is pretty much a cloud of dust in your rear view mirror. Now it’s time to think about the weekend* and plan your night’s TV viewing. To help with that, here’s what’s on. *With apologies to anyone who works in retail or hospitality or has kids. Deadwater Fell 9pm, Channel 4 David Tennant, Anna Madeley, Matthew McNulty and Cush Jumbo star in a heart-wrenching, compelling four-part drama about a local tragedy that spins out into a complex knot of secrets and suspicion....

Gotham Knights pits the Caped Crusader’s Bat-Family — Nightwing, Batgirl, Robin, and Red Hood — against a mysterious cabal of criminals known as the Court of Owls. Forced to step up after the death of their mentor, these young heroes will have to save Gotham from the biggest threat it’s ever faced. Developer WB Games Montreal outlined each character in the game in a follow-up press release after the Gotham Knights‘ debut during the DC FanDome digital event....