Viewers who relished inEpisode 3’s poignant post-apocalyptic love storywill find a similar beauty in Episode 7 ofThe Last Of Us. Titled “Left Behind," this chapter of the often-despairing show trades melancholy and nihilism for unadulterated joy — for the most part. A refreshing tonal shift, Episode 7 centers on Ellie (Bella Ramsey) and the teen’s late best friend, Riley (Storm Reid), before Ellie meets Joel (Pedro Pascal). HBO’s adaptation ofThe Last of Ustreats “Left Behind” as something of a bottle episode, but, unlike previous vignettes, this one is lifted directly from the game series....

A puzzle-based Solitaire game set in a world of spies and espionage,The Solitaire Conspiracyis one of Mike Bithell’s more out-there concepts and certainlynot one for all ages. With a story of stealth, betrayal, and the balance of power, this game is quite the wild ride for a collection of Solitaire puzzles. RELATED:Co-op Games For Games That Love Puzzles One of the big features that make the gameplay different from regular Solitaire is the crews that shake upthe classic game....

SomeTwitchstreamers are on the receiving end of questionable or erroneous bans from the platform, while others seem to get away with short-term suspensions when it seems they deserve more. Usually, these bans are for three to 30 days, althoughTwitch has banned some streamers permanentlyor for extended periods of time, as in the case of content creator Axiun, who was recently allowed to return to the platform after a ban that lasted more than two years....

Valorantwas released in 2020, and quickly becameCounter-Strikefans' new favourite. The gameplay is incredibly smooth and varied, making it exciting but not confusing for a minute. Its gunplay is very similar to that ofCS, but with a twist on mechanics. RELATED:15 Games To Play If You Love Valorant There are currently 15 agents players can choose as a character, and each of them have unique abilities and strengths. And while all of these abilities are awesome, some are considered stronger than the other, or a greater asset in the long run....

There are 12 playable characters inSuper Mario Bros. Wonder, including fan favorites such as Mario, Luigi, and Peach. In many of the earlier2DMariogames, certain characters had special abilities, such as Luigi and Yoshi’s Scutter and Flutter jumps, respectively. However, the 2023 title handles things a little differently than its predecessors did. Most of the playable characters in the game control identically, although there are a couple of notable exceptions that players should be aware of....

After being delayed for a few weeks,Call of Duty: WarzoneSeason 2 will finally be kicking off on Monday. Alongside the usual additions of a new battle pass, additional weapons, and a fresh batch of Operators, some new points of interest will finally beadded to the island of Caldera. With the map being so divisive, these additions will hopefully shake things up and make the experience less boring for unhappy gamers....

Evokers inWorld of Warcraftmay just get their third specialization after all, as players are coming across an unfinished quest on the Public Test Realm that heavily implies an upgrade for the new class added inDragonflight. Several months have passed since Evokers made their debut with the launch ofDragonflight, and public opinion on the newcomers has begun to crystalize in theWorld of Warcraftcommunity. The verdict has been trending in the right direction when it comes to gameplay, as Preservation Evokers in particular have been a shining star in bothVault of the Incarnates andDragonflightSeason 1....

Yet another game developer has announced that its upcoming release will be offered as a Day One title onXbox Game Pass, for both PC and consoles. It’s become a growing trend for game developers to publicly announceXbox Game Passpartnerships without Xbox itself joining in on the reveal. Xbox’s pursuit of a diverse range of titles for Xbox Game Pass has proven mutually beneficial, with the subscription service delivering an audience excited for new games and willing to experiment....

For the last several months,Xboxhas had quite a lot on its plate. With the release of the Xbox Series X/S still fresh in everyone’s minds and demand for the console still being astronomically high, it’s almost a wonder howXboxhas managed to keep up with both consumer and user demand. A new content update is rolling out for Xbox platforms later in March that should improve quality of life for users....

Yesterday, Xbox fans were devastated by the news that 343 Industries’Halo Infinitewas being delayed to 2021 from its originallaunch date alongside the Xbox Series X. While many fans have been understanding of the delay being due to multiple factors, like the on-going COVID-19 pandemic, others became skeptical as to what this meant for the Series X and its launch later this year. Phil Spencer understands these concerns and discussed the delay’s impact on Xbox Series X’s launch strategy on Gary Whitta’s talk show,Animal Talking....

A few days ago, Nintendo revealed the file sizes for three of what were set to be its upcoming titles:Nintendo Switch Sports(now available),Splatoon 3, andXenoblade Chronicles 3. Fans were surprised to find that thelatest addition to theXenobladeseries will require 15 GB to downloadupon release. If this holds true, it meansXenoblade Chronicles 3will be the largest Switch exclusive yet.Pokemon SwordandShieldwas 10.3 GB, meanwhileThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildhad a 13....

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomis one step closer to coming out, marked by another trailer releasing in the February 2023 Nintendo Direct. News onThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomhas been sparse, but the amount fans know about it is growing with every trailer. This time, viewers heard what may have been Ganondorf talking, and saw a tease for a new figure shown from the chest down....

During Microsoft’s E3 2015 press conference, the company made the shocking announcement that Xbox 360 games would be made backward compatible on Xbox One. Since then, a slew of Xbox 360 games have been added to the service, with Microsoft even adding some original Xbox games to the lineup as well. However, there is still room for theXbox backward compatibility programto grow, especially as Microsoft moves into the next-generation of consoles with Xbox Series X....