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The decision for who will take up the role of Joel in HBO’s upcoming adaptation of Naughty Dog’s The Last of Us series has finally been announced. It looks like the series will be pulling from another hugely popular series, as The Mandalorian’s Pedro Pascal picks up another huge role in a highly anticipated new adaptation. This does cancel out the rumors of Mahershala Ali having been eyed for the role, but it’s likely that this casting will still be well in-line with fan expectations....

Miles Morales takes center stage in Insomniac’s latest Spider-Man adventure on the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. After beginning his training with Peter Parker in Marvel’s Spider-Man, Miles is ready for his final test. With Peter off on vacation in Europe, it’s up to Miles to protect NYC from a whole new threat that could destroy Harlem, Miles’ new home. The hero finds himself in the middle of a war between the sinister Roxxon Energy corporation and a terrorist group known as the Underground, which is led by the villainous Tinkerer, the game’s central antagonist....

As players near the end of the Johto Throwback Challenge tasks in Pokemon GO, they will be asked to catch an Ice-type Pokemon. For some fans, this may seem like a tall order indeed, as snowy weather is certainly not in the forecast for many areas worldwide. That said, it is definitely still possible to catch Ice-type Pokemon in Pokemon GO, and this brief guide will help players locate one of these frigid pocket monsters....

With the release of this week’s Senran Kagura: Peach Ball, Marvelous’ stalwart franchise has crossed over into the world of pinball. This is far from the first time the brawler has switched genres, though. From rhythmic cooking to cutthroat water gun fights, the upstanding young women of Hanzo National Academy are truly Jills of All Trades. However, with this most recent release, it’s easy to wonder - where will the series go next?...

One of the most famous video game franchises, The Legend of Zelda has offered many players a variety of adventures. Fans have saved Hyrule from the clutches of evil for 35 years now, and with another ambitious title on the way, the quest shows no sign of stopping anytime soon. The hero of these games, Link, has reincarnated several times to prevent the Triforce from falling into the wrong hands. Surprisingly, though, each incarnation has their own personality, though their courage shines through all the same....

Hero in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate represents four characters from the Dragon Quest series. The base form of Hero is the Luminary from Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age, while his alternate costumes include Erdrick from Dragon Quest III: Seeds of Salvation, Solo from Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen, and Eight from Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King. All of the characters in Super Smash Bros....

This article is presented by Joycity. Halloween is one of the best holidays of the year, and spooky season enthusiasts will have to be extra creative to keep the Halloween spirit alive while distancing from family and friends. Luckily, you can dive into the deep, dark waters of Pirates of the Caribbean: Tides of War, Joycity’s popular mobile game inspired by Disney’s classic movie franchise. In Pirates of the Caribbean: Tides of War, all of the grotesque villains, monsters, and undead pirates from the movies coalesce into one of the spookiest action-strategy mobile games you can play in celebration of Halloween....

Fallout 76’s Wastelanders update went live earlier this week, and it has brought an influx of players to Bethesda’s multiplayer RPG. As these fans explore Appalachia they may notice that player vending is currently disabled in Fallout 76, and indeed they may wonder why that is the case. Fortunately for these players, Bethesda has provided details on the situation as well as information on when player vending should be restored in FO76....

First-party Xbox development team The Initiative will be announcing its first game later this month, a new report has revealed. A rumor from just last week claimed that The Initiative is developing an action-adventure game that will have online features. A report by Video Games Chronicle has revealed that the Xbox team will be holding an Xbox Game Studios event on July 23, 2020. Sources claim that the event will feature The Initiative among a star-studded lineup of first-party Xbox studios....

In the lead up to Xbox Series X launching this November, many Xbox fans are wondering when the rumored Xbox Series S will be announced, and more importantly, what are the differences between the consoles. Reports of the Series S (codenamed Lockhart) have indicated that it will be a step in between the current Xbox One and the Xbox Series X and will debut at a cheaper price point than the latter....

In 2001, WWE owner Vince McMahon attempted to launch a rival football league to the NFL that he dubbed the XFL. The XFL proved to be a failed experiment, with the league only running for one season. Fast forward to 2020, and Vince McMahon attempted to revive the XFL, and for the most part, it was well-received by football fans looking for something to watch in-between NFL seasons. Despite this, it appears the new version of the XFL is even more ill-fated that the original, as it has suspended operations before it was even able to finish its first season....

Xinyan is the newest character to arrive in Genshin Impact, and the dark-skinned punk rocker is certainly making a splash. She’s completely busted, and not in a good way. A very key part of her kit just doesn’t seem to be working at all. At issue is Xinyan’s Sweeping Fervor, a skill that provides her with a Pyro shield that absorbs damage and scales based on the number of enemies she hits during the initial casting....

The Xbox Series S is the light alternative next-gen console from Microsoft. It’s not portable, though. At least, not yet, but xScreen, the newest viral Kickstarter project, seeks to amend that. In only 20 minutes, this new venture hit its funding goal. UPspec Gaming’s new invention, xScreen, is an attachable monitor that you can combine with your Xbox Series S to transform it into a laptop of sorts, giving it an overhaul that means you don’t need a TV to boot it up and get into the fun....

Some dedicated streamers have been hard at work bringing GTA 3 to the PS Vita, and have wound up with a pretty good looking port. No matter how many new and impressive games developers offer up, there will forever be a demand for old games to be ported to newer consoles or, better yet, remade or remastered. It’s why Xbox has placed such an onus on making sure the Series X and Series S are fully backwards compatible....

Zack Snyder’s Justice League made its once-unlikely arrival on HBO Max this past March, showcasing what was hyped as the director’s definitive vision of the 2017 DC Extended Universe megamovie, which he was initially unable to complete. While, for fans of Snyder, it lived up to said hype, the conversation about unrealized concepts shifted to Justice League member Green Lantern, who studio Warner Bros. insisted be cut from the reworked film....

What Does Lobotomy Mean? In IT, when people talk about a “lobotomy,” they are talking about removing or separating the “head” or main component of the computer system, in order to do some kind of maintenance or repair work or to alter the system somehow. The term is taken from its medical context where it refers to a significant brain surgery procedure. Techopedia Explains Lobotomy One of the most common definitions of the slang term “lobotomy” in IT is for the process of removing the CPU or microprocessor....

What Does Android Things Mean? Android Things is an operating system aimed at internet of things (IoT) functionality. It is being developed by Google for a wide range of connected devices. Android Things offers integrated updates, where Google takes on the responsibility of providing free updates for a period of three years. Techopedia Explains Android Things Android Things, which was previously code-named “Brillo,” is an example of the evolution of operating systems to adapt to the millions of internet-connected devices predicted to be online in the coming years....

What Does Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Mean? Decentralized Finance (DeFi) is a blockchain-based financial system. Instead of relying on centralized intermediaries like banks, stock exchanges, or brokers, DeFi financial services use smart contracts to record transactions and transfer funds. Techopedia Explains Decentralized Finance (DeFi) The concept of a decentralized financial system is relatively new. MakerDAO is credited as the first DeFi platform to receive sufficient use and credibility. While the platform itself was founded in 2014 as a concept, it allowed users to buy, exchange, and borrow a cryptocurrency known as Dai, which wasn’t released until late 2017....

What Does NEBS Compliance Mean? NEBS Compliance refers to the conformance of a network product to the requirements of the Network Equipment Building System (NEBS) standard. Compliance to this standard indicates that a network product or a telecommunications equipment performs at its optimum capacity. This standard was developed by Bell Laboratories in the 1970s to handle the allocation of equipment and hardware for a Regional Bell Operating Company’s (RBOC’s) central location....

Have you ever been watching Pokémon on TV or a streaming service and thought, “why don’t they have more Pokémon? Why must I be distracted by programs that don’t feature adorable monsters?” If that’s the case, Pokémon TV might be of interest. Now available on the Nintendo Switch, the free app is all Pokémon all day! It features a large collection of the anime, specials, web shows, and even a spotlight on the card game....