houlahanTwitchprimarily hosts gaming-centric content and channels, but that hasn’t prevented creators from seeking out new ways to use the platform.Hasan Pikerhas built a massive following thanks to his daily news broadcasts, while Alok Kanojia, better known as Dr. K, uses his channel to discuss mental health as it relates to gaming and streaming. Given the recent boom of non-gaming-focused streamers, it’s clear Twitch has a lot of untapped potential, and that’s something actresses Sheila Houlahan and Ellen McLain hope to tap into when their take on Marsha Norman’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play, ‘Night, Mother,premieres exclusively on Twitch later this year....

From Software is notoriously known for creating stellar gameplay experiences, all with the common thread being constantly high-octane boss fighters that will test a player’s skill, wit, patience, luck, and determination.Sekiro: Shadows Die Twiceabsolutely does this as well but in a completely different way thanks to the Deflect system it introduces. And, amongall the bosses this game offers, these are the ones that truly stand out as the best blend of difficulty and satisfaction....

In video games, a goodnarrative journeyis filled with conflict. A mainbad guythat connects with the player is a key element a story-driven game needs.Far Cryvillains are one of the series' attractions. So much so that for everyFar Crymain game released, the antagonist is always on the cover. Vaas is the cover ofFar Cry 3,Pagan Min is the cover ofFar Cry 4,and Joseph Seed is in the center of the cover ofFar Cry 5....

Summary When it comes toMinecraft, texture packs are one of the best ways to enhance the game in a fun, unique way, and one of the major stars slated to star in the upcomingMinecraftmovie also happens to be starring in another live-action adaptation that would make a perfect texture pack forMinecraft. DespiteMinecraftbeing released back in 2011, the game is still one of the biggest titles around. In a world where some games come and go,Minecraftholds some serious longevity thanks to it being so fun for both seasoned gamers and newcomers....

American Horror Storyseason 1 has it all: strong performances, a creepy haunted mansion, secrets being revealed, and Evan Peters as the memorable character Tate Langdon. Peters has played several characters in the horror TV series, including Jimmy Darling inFreak Show, Kit Walker inAsylum, and a handful of people inCultincluding Kai Anderson. For many fans, his performance as Tate Langdon inAmerican Horror Story: Murder Houseis his best one. Tate meets the Harmon family Violet (Taissa Farmiga), Ben (Dylan McDermott) and Vivien (Connie Britton) right away....

The concept of an anti-hero is far from new, as many well known anime protagonists often defy the traditional image of a hero,taking their character into darker territory. In a lot of cases, a major point of difference between the traditional heroic protagonist and a villain stems from their willingness to adopt an attitude where the results of their actions justify the means by which they attain them. More often than not, this usually amounts to a willingness to take lives, where many shonen protagonists seldom resort to killing their foes — which is one of the reasons why they retain the moral high ground in a conflict....

Today featured the premiere of Warner Bros. Games E3 2021 showcase, and as promised Turtle Rock Studios debuted two trailers forBack 4 Blood’s PvP game mode. On top of this, lead game designer Brandon Yanez walked viewers through the trailer, which primarily revolved aroundBack 4 Blood’s PvP mode Swarmgiving fans the ability to play as the game’s Ridden enemies, who will have their own separate mechanics and progression system from the Cleaners....

Baldur’s Gate 3is a game where the player will be able to meet many allies and companions as they go through the game. While there are various major companions the player will get, they canalso get some minor companionswho they can summon whenever they want. One way to get an old friend back is to take a key from Chop, but the player might wonder if it is even worth killing Chop for it....

Nearly 20 years ago, a third-person point-and-click adventure game known asSyberiamade its debut on PC, PlayStation 2, and theoriginal Xbox console. The brain child of Belgian comic artist and game developer Benoît Sokal, the title had a budget of €2 million, at the time the highest allotted to any game by publisher Microids. The game was considered a commercial success and was acclaimed by critics and players for its puzzles, compelling story, andsteampunk graphic design....

Summary The earliest video gameswere inspired by puzzles, and many of the point-and-click adventures of the early PC gaming days are also puzzle-based. Contemporary puzzle games combine well with a variety of genres, and some of the most interesting and beautiful of these titles use a dark fantasy aesthetic. Dark fantasy is a kind of fantasy horror,and the tone can be serious, philosophical, or comedic, depending on the finer details of the character and setting....

Summary Fallout 3has a wide array of rifles to choose from as players seek to traverse and service the Capital Wastelands. This includes the variousenergy/plasma riflesthat can be found in the open world. Today though, this list is going to stick with the rifles that fire rounds rather than lasers. The rifles on offer inFallout 3are varied, from sniper rifles to fully automatic assault rifles, with each one having as many as 3 variants....

Summary Baldur’s Gate 3is one of many RPGs that include the Druid class, using the rules fromDungeons & Dragons5th edition. It’s an ideal choice for players who want their character to be versatile and fill different roles within the party, and with the Druid, that can be virtually anything. Should players choose not to multiclass, the Druid hasa fairly linear progressionbetween levels one to twelve. There are several opportunities to learn one of the 41 Feats inspired by theD&Dlibrary....

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2’s developer released a new update implementing many bug fixes and unexpectedly adding some issues. This is not a unique occurrence, as many developers have caused problems in their games after implementing a new update, but that does not make it better forCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2players looking for a pleasant experience. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2received a new update on May 16, and it implemented a few changes and some weapon balance adjustments to the game....