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The classic MMORPG RuneScape has been in development since 2001, going through various iterations in that time. Last year proved fruitful for the game thanks in-part to the release of RuneScape 3’s Desperate Measures update, but developer Jagex also saw success in its charitable ventures. Jagex announced on Twitter Thursday that it raised £445,778 for mental health charities in 2020, which translates to just over $609,500. The developer runs numerous charitable initiatives, which CEO Phil Mansell said focus on “supporting the mental health and wellbeing of young people” on Jagex’s website....

Actor Ryan Reynolds is known for several roles, but he may be most recognized for his portrayal of some popular comic book heroes. While Reynolds’ experience working on Warner Bros. and DC’s Green Lantern film was unsuccessful, the actor finally had a superhero hit after playing the titular role in 20th Century Fox’s Deadpool. However, the actor’s most heroic deed may have unfolded in real life after his offer of a $5000 reward led to the return of a beloved teddy bear belonging to Mara Soriano....

The samurai has become one of Japan’s top pop culture icons. They’re probably number three on the list, just behind pervy vending machines full of ahem on street corners, and a taste for lurid entertainment. Unlike the latter two, there’s a nobility, an all-pervasive sense of strength and honour about the samurai. These warriors from the feudal days are an inscrutable and fascinating bunch, not to mention –and this is key, here, let’s be honest—they were beyond tough-as-nails....

San Diego Comic-Con takes place this week and brings with it a whole host of events. While many are focused on comics, there’s so much more to the annual convention. From gaming panels to TV and movie panels, SDCC has a lot going on. If you’re a movie-lover heading out to the convention, here are five panels you’ll really want to catch. Best Movies Never Made – July 18, 10.30am – 11:30 am, Room 24ABC...

Sea of Solitude was initially released for Windows, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One back in 2019, and has recently appeared on the Nintendo Switch in the form of a director’s cut edition. Many who have played through Sea of Solitude know it to be a deeply introspective look at emotions and mental illness and might have trouble imagining what a director’s cut of the game could possibly add that wasn’t in the original version....

As technology continues to improve, so does the storage space requirements for gaming PCs and consoles. Even recently, many fans were surprised about the file size for Cyberpunk 2077, which was so large that it had to ship on two discs. To combat this, Seagate, one notable manufacturer that makes storage expansion cards for consoles like the Xbox Series X among other things, recently released news of the company’s achievements during its Virtual Analyst Event....

The Walther PP pistol used by Sean Connery’s James Bond in Dr. No is up for auction as part of the “Icons & Idols Trilogy: Hollywood” sale hosted by Julien’s Auctions. The iconic item is just one of nearly 600 artifacts taken out of the vault and production archives of Hollywood’s greatest productions, spanning from the Golden Age to modern classics, for the online event. The deactivated Walther PP pistol is actually one of two props used by Connery’s James Bond in Dr....

Hold on to your nostalgia goggles! It looks as though Sega may be considering getting back into the hardware business. As long-time gamers will know, Sega used to be a huge, huge deal. Back in the schoolyards of the nineties, there was only one subject on anyone’s lips. One debate worth having. Are you a Nintendo or a Sega person? This was how friendships were won and lost. It was the most serious of all serious business....

While some of its other franchises such as Yakuza and Streets of Rage have seen recent successes, 2020 has once again proven that Sega’s most popular franchise is still Sonic the Hedgehog, thanks to the roaring success of his debut film. While the Sonic the Hedgehog movie left both hardcore and casual fans with a fresh new take on the ever-changing franchise, many have still been waiting with baited breath for the announcement of the next title in the iconic characters’ almost 30 year old video game franchise....

It’s the time of year when people like to reach for some of their favorite Christmas movies. Maybe they like to go old-school and revisit sentimental stories like It’s A Wonderful Life or the original Miracle on 34th Street. Perhaps they prefer something more comedic like Christmas Vacation or A Christmas Story. Then again, maybe they like to buck tradition and choose something that’s not seen as a traditional Christmas movie like Die Hard or Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang....

Yu Suzuki is rightly considered to be a truly legendary video game designer, thanks to his contributions to Sega’s arcade hardware throughout the 1990s, his role in pioneering polygonal 3D graphics, and the many incredible games that he’s been involved with. In 2015, he announced plans to commence development on Shenmue 3, and now he’s released a new video update with comments on how the game’s story is coming together....

This week, Electronic Arts revealed a redesigned cover for The Sims 4, its bestselling edition to the popular Sims series. The new box art features the first LGBTQ+ couple on the cover of a Sims game, or any game by a major studio. The featured Sims in question are the characters Dela Ostrow, the Sim with the pink hair, and Mia Hayes, the Sim with the blue beanie. The two Sims’ individual sexualities are not specified, but they are described as girlfriends in the game....

Our quick take Skullcandy PLYR headset - 3.0 / 5 Design Available in black only Adjustable headband Detachable mic Sound performance 50mm drivers Tunable via app Features 24-hour battery life Bluetooth or wired connectivity Wireless dongle launches separately in 2023 To recap Skullcandy has slipped up by skipping on including a wireless dongle for the PLYR - it makes an otherwise fairly solid headset very hard to recommend to any serious gamer....

Ever wished you could smell like your favorite fighter from Super Smash Bros., and defeat your opponents with style and grace while looking like an actual professional? Well now that fantasy can be a reality thanks to Smashersoap, a website that sells a variety of soap bars inspired by the cast from the Super Smash Bros. games. According to Nintendo Life, the Smashersoap website was thought up by an Iowa based college student as “a fun way for the community to wash up” based on the stigma that Super Smash Bros....

After the death of George Floyd at the hands of the Minneapolis Police Department two weeks ago, the Black Lives Matter movement saw an outpouring of support from the community and various corporations. Many game publishers and developers stood in solidarity with the black community, but one very important platform holder has remained silent: Valve. Due to this silence, a few indie devs are now removing their games from sale on Steam in a sign of protest....

Admittedly, Bop It is before my time, but I have played with the little twist and turn toy, but never to the extent that this YouTuber has. Seth Altobelli has modified his Bop It to play Minecraft. He transforms the Bop It into a finicky input device that works with his PC. The Bop Its usual interactable elements have been modified to work as button prompts for the game with added motion controls to turn or move the cursor....

Right now, the highest-grossing video game movie at the domestic box office is Detective Pikachu, which grossed $144.1 million in the United States by the end of its run. However, it seems as though Sonic the Hedgehog is about to break that record. Sonic the Hedgehog has grossed $143.2 million at the domestic box office as of March 12, and while the weekend box office results have yet to be announced, it’s basically guaranteed to have past that total by tomorrow....

If Sony’s previous showcases have proved anything, it’s that the PlayStation 5 is looking to have an absolutely stacked 2021. From blockbuster experiences like Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart and Horizon: Forbidden West to exciting third-party games like Deathloop and Ghostwire Tokyo, the extensive list of upcoming games slated to hit the console has a must-play experience for every type of player. If fans needed any more convincing that the lineup for this year is primed to be an exciting one, PlayStation’s segment in the Sony Square conference revealed brand new release windows for several of the console’s biggest games this year....

The PlayStation Store’s Big in Japan Sale returns with amazing deals on some of the biggest Japanese-made video games for the PS4. Players can start browsing deals via the PlayStation Store right now until May 8, 2020, giving players tons of time to select a deal or two. Headlining the PlayStation Store’s Big in Japan Sale is the 1997 original version of Final Fantasy 7, which is perfect for players who want to check out the classic game before heading into the recently released remake....

There is a lot riding on Jon Watts’ threequel Spider-Man: No Way Home after the hype Marvel fans created around the project. The final chapter in Tom Holland’s trilogy promises to be a packed conclusion, even without all the rumors of Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield, and a recent prop left behind by the crew has given a nod to another treasured Avenger. The Spider-Man: No Way Home News Twitter account posted a photo by Murphy’s Multiverse (blockbustedpod) showing them standing in front of a bus stop....