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- Alba: A Wildlife Adventure Review - A Good Deed
- Scott Pilgrim vs The World: The Game - Complete Edition Has Physical Copies On The Way
- Replay – The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition
- Borderlands Movie Will Begin Filming In Budapest Soon
- New League Of Legends Cinematic Shows Off New Champion, Viego
- Brad Venable, Prominent Video Game And Anime Voice Actor, Passes Away
- New Dragon Age 4 Concept Art Revealed
- Everything You Need To Know About Pokemon GO Sinnoh Celebration Event
- Beating Hitman 3's First Mission in 10 Minutes – New Gameplay Today
| Alba: A Wildlife Adventure Review - A Good Deed Posted: 08 Jan 2021 02:21 PM PST Publisher: ustwogames Developer: ustwogames Release: (PC, iOS), 2021 (Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Switch) Reviewed on: PC Also on: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, iOS Alba is an adorable young girl who can't wait to spend a vacation with her grandparents on a scenic Mediterranean island. However, things take a turn for the dastardly when the small town's mayor partners with a shady building developer to construct a massive resort on the site of a beloved nature preserve. Armed with her trusty smartphone, Alba embarks on an altruistic quest to photograph the island's wildlife to remind residents of what's truly at stake and garner enough support to oppose the resort's development. Alba: A Wildlife Adventure is a wonderfully charming experience from Ustwo Games, the team behind the Monument Valley series. Instead of challenging players with M.C. Escher-style puzzles, it mellows them out with a relaxing, feel-good experience designed to promote conservation in an entertaining manner. You spend much of your crusade taking photos of wildlife, and it's a lot more fun than it might sound. Alba taps into the Pokémon Snap-like excitement of hunting down a critter, lining up that perfect shot, and filling out her wildlife journal. I found myself anxious to photograph every creature, and dozens of animals await Alba's camera eye, some rarer than others. My excitement dulled over time, however, because so many of the animals were birds. To lure some animals into the open, players must clean up the environment by collecting garbage or repairing fixtures such as birdhouses. It's nothing fancy or complicated, but there's an undeniable satisfaction in removing a pile of trash and watching a flock of ducks swoop in to enjoy the now-tidy area (and thus providing more fodder for your camera). The photos you take are implemented in other fun ways, such as replacing the images on weathered trail markers, or impressing an equally nature-conscious park ranger. Overall, the goal is to collect 50 petition signatures by the end of the week. Don't stress, though: You can end any day at your leisure, and I appreciated the allowance to take my time. Capturing photos and cleaning up pays off in signatures, as does fulfilling simple tasks by the town's colorful residents. These uncomplicated tasks range from finding a lost dog to convincing a woman to sample the latest ice cream flavor. That simplicity might be an indictment in other games, but Alba's breezy atmosphere makes cruising through the fluff more relaxing than boring. Click here to watch embedded mediaThe small island makes it easy to check off the game's entire to-do list, a task I felt compelled to do even if it's not entirely required. Plus, the extra running around provides more opportunities to watch Alba sprint with her arms out in airplane mode, which always succeeded in making me say "aww." And amid this playfulness, the game succeeds in promoting conservation without being too preachy. Alba: A Wildlife Adventure reminds players that happiness can be found in supporting worthy causes bigger than yourself. It feels nice to play a game about actively improving the world, and it does so with skill and charm instead of cringe. It's the video game equivalent of sneaking vegetables into a tasty smoothie. This is one good deed that shouldn't go unrewarded Click image thumbnails to view larger version 
Score: 8Summary: Alba: A Wildlife Adventure is a lighthearted and enjoyable lesson on the importance of conservation Concept: With your trusty phone and can-do attitude, restore and preserve the natural beauty of a Mediterranean island endangered by corporate development Graphics: Vibrant colors and doll-like character models make this easy on the eyes. Watching Alba's running animation go from skipping to imitating an airplane is heartwarming Sound: The Spanish-influenced soundtrack conveys the culture and serenity of your surroundings Playability: Taking photos of animals is a cinch, and winds up feeling more exciting and gratifying than you'd expect Entertainment: Enjoyable gameplay, charming writing, and a chill atmosphere promote an important message without beating players over the head with it. Replay: Moderate  |
| Scott Pilgrim vs The World: The Game - Complete Edition Has Physical Copies On The Way Posted: 08 Jan 2021 01:54 PM PST Limited Run Games has announced a, well, limited run of physical copies for Scott Pilgrim vs the World: The Game - Complete Edition, answering the prayers of many fans clamoring for retail copies. Pre-orders begin January 15 at 10 a.m. ET and run for six weeks, ending February 28th at 11:59 a.m. ET. The standard boxed Switch/PS4 version retails for $34.99 and features a full-color instruction booklet and reversible cover art, one side of which is inspired by the cover art of Sonic Adventure. Limited Run has said Xbox One copies will arrive at a later date.  A retro boxed variant of each (resembling Sega Genesis game cases) costs $54.99. It features reversible covers of its own as well as the following:
 For true rockstars, a $139.99 special K.O. Edition bundles the game with a premium hardshell roadie case which, upon opening it, contains pop-up figures of Scott and Sex Bob-omb in concert – complete with working lights and sounds including music by Anamanaguchi (the band who composed the game's soundtrack). The K.O. Edition also features:
 You can visit Limited Run Games' website to learn more and bookmark the page for when the 15th rolls around. Scott Pilgrim vs The World: The Game - Complete Edition is a re-release of the beloved 2010 beat 'em up based on the popular comic and film of the same name. The game includes the base game as well as all of its DLC, such as the Knives Chau/Wallace Wells character packs and Dodgeball/Battle Royal modes. The game releases January 14 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, Stadia, and PC. Check out our review of the game's original release here.
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| Replay – The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition Posted: 08 Jan 2021 12:00 PM PST  Click to watch embedded media While The Elder Scrolls had remained near and dear to many RPG fans across the globe, Skyrim shot Bethesda's high-fantasy series into another universe and squarely into the mainstream zeitgeist. The epic quest of the Dragonborn has delighted fans on a massive scale and has since popped up on virtually every console, Amazon Alexa, and (checks notes) smart fridge since its initial release. Join Andrew Reiner, Marcus Stewart, Ben Reeves, and Alex Stadnik as they descend into the mythical realm of Skyrim in the Bethesda classic from 2011! We went live earlier today, but you can check out the full archive of the stream above! If you can't get enough of our live shows, remember to subscribe on YouTube, Twitch, Twitter, and Facebook to get notified when we go live each week!
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| Borderlands Movie Will Begin Filming In Budapest Soon Posted: 08 Jan 2021 11:35 AM PST Eli Roth's Borderlands movie is preparing to go all-in production-wise under the Lionsgate helm. With reports circulating heavily of comedian Kevin Hart's involvement, cautious interest in how this will turn out has been high. With COVID-19 lockdown restrictions continuing into 2021, a lot of aspects of the entertainment industry, particularly with movies, have come under question, but it looks like the studio is prepping to begin filming soon in Budapest, Hungary. MidAtlantic Films head Adam Goodman recently sat down with the folks of The Hollywood Reporter to talk about what's next for the upcoming movie, saying "We're opened up space for a Lionsgate film, Borderlands [starring Cate Blanchett and Kevin Hart], we're doing season three of Jack Ryan for Paramount TV, and we're doing a Marvel project, which, for the usual security reasons, I can't talk about. We're basically fully booked for the coming cycle, until the summer, which, hopefully, will be the last cycle of shows we have to do under COVID-19 protocols." As for Hart's reported involvement, his role has yet to be defined publicly at this time. Previous rumors have him slated to take on the role of Roland alongside Cate Blanchett's take on our beloved Lilith. It will be interesting to see the full cast list when it rolls out and who will be playing who. The move to Hungary has been a popular choice for many in film and TV due to its place within the pandemic. Hungary was a location that was among the last to implement lockdown restrictions due to low infection numbers at the start of the spread. The government was also proactive with taking measures to overcome the virus with a heavy focus on getting industries like the film industry back up and running safely. "I'm so excited to dive into the world of Borderlands and I could not be doing it with a better script, producing team, and studio," said director Eli Roth when the Borderlands movie was first announced. "I have a long, successful history with Lionsgate — I feel like we have grown up together and that everything in my directing career has led to a project of this scale and ambition. I look forward to bringing my own energy, ideas, and vision to the wild, fun, and endlessly creative world of the game. Randy Pitchford and everyone at Gearbox have been incredibly supportive of my ideas — it really feels like a perfect storm of creators coming together. We are out to make a new classic, one which the fans of the game will love, but also one which will find new audiences globally." Hopefully we'll learn more here shortly about who else is involved with this project and what the adaptation will have to offer longtime Pandora dwellers. Who do you hope to see reprise a role of a beloved Borderlands character in the upcoming movie? Sound off with your dream cast in the comment section below! [Source: The Hollywood Reporter]
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| New League Of Legends Cinematic Shows Off New Champion, Viego Posted: 08 Jan 2021 11:03 AM PST  Click to watch embedded media A new champion is arriving in League of Legends and Riot Games debuted them in all of their glory with a brand new cinematic to tease what's ahead for 2021. Meet Viego, the latest champion to make his way to destroy the Nexus, also called The Ruined King. Viego will be playable in PBE in the near future, as confirmed by Riot Games, but the cinematic does offer a look at his backstory and he came to be known as The Ruined King. The video below begins with both Senna and Lucian preparing to face off against The Mist and all of the danger within. As the cinematic progresses, both Senna and Lucian run into Viego himself for his grand reveal as a playable champion: Click here to watch embedded mediaViego's influence can be felt hauntingly in the above video but how he'll actually work in-game is even more intense. Riot teased just a little of Viego's gameplay and how he will separate the soul of the champion he kills, allowing him to assume the abilities of the fallen champion. While more about his skills have yet to be revealed, the small window inside of how this new champion will affect the meta with his arrival. For more of Viego's influence, players can experience the character more in Ruined King: A League of Legends story, which we've covered in our previous coverage here. We don't know the exact date for when the new League of Legends champion will arrive in PBE before his full release, but the studio promises that it will be "soon." What do you think about Viego as the newest League of Legends champion to join the roster? Sound off with your thoughts in the comment section below. You can also see a deeper dev diary about what's next in the video at the top of the article.
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| Brad Venable, Prominent Video Game And Anime Voice Actor, Passes Away Posted: 08 Jan 2021 10:46 AM PST Brad Venable, a prominent voice actor who played Griffon/Nightmare in Devil May Cry 5, has passed away at age 43. According to IGN, no cause of death has been given at the time of publishing. Venable's lengthy voice acting credits included Final Fantasy VII Remake, 2020's Demon's Souls remake, Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, Shenmue III, and Fire Emblem: Three Houses. He also lended his vocal talents to anime such as Hero Mask (Lennox Gallagher), Dragon Ball Super (Shisami), Attack on Titan (Daz), and My Hero Academia.  The voice acting community has taken to social media share tributes to the late performer.
Game Informer would like to express our condolences to Venable's family and friends. [Source: IGN]
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| New Dragon Age 4 Concept Art Revealed Posted: 08 Jan 2021 09:13 AM PST  Dragon Age 4 is a long way off but following the Game Awards trailer at the end of December, we've got a closer look at what the next journey in Thedas will have to offer. With a closer look at Tevinter and Antiva, the chase after Solas looks like it has a lot of potential for fans, a potential that was further teased thanks to new Dragon Age 4 concept art. The latest concept art shared comes by way of newly appointed Dragon Age executive producer Christian Dailey but in true sassy fashion (a style we've come to know and love through the years), former Dragon Age 4 lead Mark Darrah weighed in. He playfully added, "Oh so CHRISTIAN gets to post new concept art...I see how it is."
Could this be our new protagonist? It's possible, but still way too early to tell. That being said, BioWare has been known to hide the obvious in plain sight with previous game releases, so honestly? Only time will tell. If you're looking for more Dragon Age goodness, I've never been shy about being open about my love for this franchise. With far more playthroughs than I'd care to admit, I've tanked thousands of hours in all three games, the books, and even the comics. Because of that, I have a few retrospective pieces breaking down the bigger nuances from previous teasers like Solas' relationship with red lyrium and how we could be getting a Mortalitasi companion. What do you think about the new Dragon Age 4 concept art? Do you think this could be our new protagonist, or just something to show off the art styling? Sound off with your thoughts in the comment section below!
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| Everything You Need To Know About Pokemon GO Sinnoh Celebration Event Posted: 08 Jan 2021 08:24 AM PST While the Unova Celebration event is still currently underway, the next round of Pokemon GO festivities are already on the way. The Pokemon GO Sinnoh Celebration is on the horizon and for those trainers that like to try to catch 'em all, here's what you need to know. Pokemon GO Sinnoh EventThe upcoming event is the latest step before players can get to Pokemon GO Tour: Kanto. Sinnoh is the latest region to get its own special celebration and it kicks off on Tuesday on January 12 at 10 AM local time and will run until January 17 at 8 PM. According to Niantic, below are some of the features players can look forward to:
Some Pokemon that players can also hope to encounter in increased numbers include:
5K Eggs will also offer the below hatched Pokemon:
RaidsOne-Star
Three-Star
Five-Star
Mega Raids
Shiny Buizel and Floatzel will also be available to find as a variant for those interested. The Sinnoh celebration in Pokemon GO kicks off on January 12. [Source: Pokemon GO Hub]
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| Beating Hitman 3's First Mission in 10 Minutes – New Gameplay Today Posted: 08 Jan 2021 06:00 AM PST  Click to watch embedded media In this brand new episode of New Gameplay Today, the Game Informer crew has one goal in mind, which is beating Hitman 3's first mission in 10 minutes. Join Jeff Cork, Blake Hester, and Alex Van Aken as they eliminate Agent 47's first targets in quick succession, showing off brand new gameplay that's featured in the game's Dubai location. Please note that this Hitman 3 gameplay was captured on PC by Game Informer. Can't wait for Hitman 3's release date of January 20? Click the banner below for more exclusive coverage of Hitman 3, including the 5 Things You Should Know About Hitman 3, the First 5 Minutes of Hitman 3's Opening Dubai Mission, or our full cover story from Issue #332.
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