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The ongoing coronavirus pandemic will influence a terrifying new generation of horror movies long after the very real threat has been contained. How can I be sure? History shows us, and there’s even evidence our subconscious is setting up those stories in our minds right at this moment. Traumatic world events and significant cultural upheaval have shaped horror before, but perhaps most interestingly, these movies won’t arrive straightaway, because we simply won’t be ready for them....

The proverbial Well of Metroidvanias has never exactly run dry; as one of gaming’s most long-lasting genres, we’re introduced to many new entries each year. But a good Metroidvania leaves a lasting impression, and as someone who loves the genre dearly, I couldn’t be happier to experience the resurgence of countless bangers we’ve had in recent years. That rang especially true after I got my hands on Crypt Custodian, the newest title from seasoned Metroidvania-maker Kyle Thompson, giving us not only a new perspective on the traditionally side-scrolling genre but on life, what comes after it, and leaving your loved ones behind....

Surfing on the popularity ofCydia, the App Store forjailbreak appsandtweaks, one shady developer thought that releasing an app called Cydia and making it available to over 300 million iDevices (no jailbreak required, mind you) would be a good idea… Today, if you navigate through the App Store and do a search for “Cydia”, the first result that will come up is this bogus app. All it has from the real Cydia is the name and an icon that strangely mimics the original one....

Developer Motion Twin and Evil Empire has released a new update Dead Cells Breaking Barriers which adds more accessibility features. The update Breaking Barriers is now available forDead Cellswhich offers more options for players to adjust their runs, releasing alongside the Assist Mode for PC and all consoles. Working closely with Ablegamers organisation and members of the Dead Cells community the devs have tested these tweaks. Previously the developer shared they wanted to givefurther accessibility optionsfor players....

Dead Cells developer Motion Twin has announced that next year the metroidvania game will have its biggest year yet since launch. Dead Cells fans will need to prepare themselves as Motion Twin are not done yet when it comes to new content for the challenging pixel-infused metroidvania. Next year 2023 will be “by far” the biggest year since its initial launch according to the studio. They released an updated roadmap that teased what’s on the horizon, reaching into 2023....

Spectre Divideis finally available on PC as a free-to-play title and provides a tactical shooting experience similar to CS: GO and Valorant. It’s currently only available on PC, and similar to other titles in the genre, it requires fast reflexes and precise aiming. However, does Spectre Divide have controller support? Here is everything you need to know. Does Spectre Divide Have Controller Support? No,Spectre Dividedoes not have controller supportonPC. Since this isn’t a multi-platform title, providing controller support in a first-person competitive title would lead to a host of balancing issues, and provide keyboard and mouse users with an obvious edge over controller players....

It’s easy to forget that stealth games didn’t start with the traditional third or first-person camera perspective we’ve become accustomed to for the past few decades. Indeed, some of the genre’s highlights utilize the 2D or isometric plane, a choice Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream has also adopted, while aiming for a striking, high-fidelity look. Defined by the developers as a narrative-driven stealth game set in a Nordic city, Eriksholm has a lot going for it when it comes to the setting, characters, and atmosphere....

If you have been aching for a new, built-in way to pay for things while usingFacebook‘s most popular apps, the social network has something just for you: Facebook Pay. The new mobile payment option is now official as Facebook hasjust announcedit. According to the announcement, Facebook Pay is a “convenient, secure and consistent payment experience” that’s available in Facebook andFacebook Messenger. It’s coming soon toWhatsAppandInstagram. The company reiterates how secure and protected the mobile payments are, which isn’t too surprising considering that most people already have a mobile payment option they trust these days, so switching over to a new option, especially one from Facebook, might be a tough sell....

It has never been a better time to be both aFinal Fantasyand an Apple fan.Square Enix releasedFinal Fantasy Vfor the iPhone and iPad back in March (andFinal Fantasy IVhit iOSlast December), however the publisher isn’t resting on its laurels. According to Square Enix director Takashi Tokita, the next chapter in theFinal Fantasysaga is set to unfold in the coming weeks as the firm, formed as the result of a merger between Square and Enix, gears up to releaseFinal Fantasy VIon iOS and Android this winter....

Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 was perhaps most notable for its zombies mode. While many other CoDs have zombies, Black Ops 3 featured the return of some of the best maps the game mode ever had, including the map Origins. Like withCall of Duty: Vanguard’s Decimator Shield, elemental staffs can be found and wielded in the Origins map for deadly results, but the hardest of these to get is the Fire Staff....

Forza Horizon 5launched nearly four years ago, and fans have been looking for news of the sequel. A recent Reddit thread suggested it might be set in Japan, due to a car company posting that the Forza team was scanning in a Kei truck. Take that with a grain of salt, though; it’s not confirmed, and it means the game might just have Japanese vehicles (or a Truck-kun crossover). That said, rumors have pointed to theForza Horizon 6reveal taking place duringTokyo Game Show....

Genshin Impact’s development team continues to expand Teyvat with new areas, characters, and exciting events and stories, one update at a time. While Version 3.2 is just about to come, there’s a lot to be excited about in the upcoming Version 3.3 update, which will fall around December! Check out this compilation of leaked content expected to drop in the next update. But remember:take leaks with a grain of salt and know that changes between the beta server and actual release aren’t uncommon....

PlayStation dropped a brand new trailer for Ghost of Yōtei on a random Wednesday, along with its release date and several other details about the upcoming follow-up to Ghost of Tsushima. Sucker Punch didn’t hold back and showcased their latest title in all its cinematic glory and plenty of violence. Ghost of Yōtei is coming out later this year, and here is everything you need to know about its pre-order bonus content, pricing, the various editions you can purchase, and when you can start pre-ordering on the PS5....