Games

Seven Years Later, Mr. X Is Still Resident Evil’s Scariest Stalker

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In the 2019 Remake, Mr. X isn’t simply scary because of grand displays; he creates constant, intense pressure. He uses his senses and intelligence to methodically force you out of hiding. This is what makes his terrifying pursuit so effective: he controls the environment. He listens for you, reacts to your movements, and feels like he’s always watching. Mr. X isn’t just a classic survival horror villain; he’s a gold standard for how to design a truly frightening stalker, and remains a fan favorite that the developers haven’t yet surpassed.

Star Wars’ Best TV Show Is Just Getting an Unexpected Sequel

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To mark the tenth anniversary of Rogue One, Marvel Comics is releasing a series of short comics spotlighting characters from the film. The standout issue is Rogue One – Cassian Andor #1 (available May 6th), written by Benjamin Percy with art by Luke Ross. This comic bridges the gap between Season 2 of Andor and the start of Rogue One, following Cassian as he undertakes a dangerous spy mission in Kafrene, evading both Imperial troopers and bounty hunters against a ticking clock. Given that Marvel’s Star Wars comics haven’t always aligned well with established storylines—including one instance where they awkwardly altered the events of The Force Awakens—this new series carries a bit of risk.

Pokémon Presents Showcase Celebrating Franchise’s 30th Year Announced for February 27th

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This Pokémon Presents event also marks the release of Pokémon LeafGreen and FireRed on Nintendo Switch. These are updated versions of the classic Game Boy Advance games, and each will cost $19.99. Nintendo and Game Freak haven’t shared many details about the improvements, but the Nintendo eShop says you’ll be able to trade and battle Pokémon wirelessly through the Pokémon Wireless Club. Otherwise, the games will look and play much like the original versions.

Why Resident Evil Requiem Feels Like a Generational Entry

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Okay, I get it – you’re probably thinking, ‘Wait, we’re ripping zombie doctors apart with chainsaws in Requiem? That doesn’t sound very restrained!’ And you’re not wrong, it is pretty over the top. But honestly, while Leon’s definitely fun and chaotic, I think the developers are really showing what they can do with Grace. Her sections are all about being careful, figuring things out, and a slower pace – it’s a surprisingly big shift back to how the original Resident Evil games felt, and it’s really cool to see.

Bluepoint Games Closure Comes in Light of “Increasingly Challenging Industry Environment” – Rumor

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Okay, so the news started with a lot of praise for PlayStation Studios – seriously, games like Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, Ghost of Yōtei, Helldivers 2, and MLB The Show have been amazing and everyone loves them! But then it shifted to talk about how making games is getting super expensive, the industry isn’t growing as fast as it used to, and how players are behaving differently – all made worse by the tough economy right now.