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League of Legends gets a spinoff rhythm game called Hextech Mayhem

By Andrew Zucosky November 9, 2021

Riot Forge has announced a new game in the League of Legends universe. Hextech Mayhem: A League of Legends Story is a rhythm-based game that will be available on the Nintendo Switch, PC, and Netflix on November 16.

Hextech Mayhem is a rhythm-runner-style game that stars Ziggs, a yordle with an undying passion for explosions. Players must perform bomb jumps and bomb attacks to the beat of the soundtrack. There will be obstacles for players to avoid and light fuses scattered around the levels that can set off a chain reaction of explosions.

Ziggs exploding past Heimerdinger. — Image used with permission by copyright holder

The official announcement only confirmed two characters from the League of Legends universe. Ziggs, who will be the playable character in the game, and Heimerdinger a straight-laced scientist who is the foil to Ziggs’ antics in the lore of the game. Heimerdinger will try to stop the player from achieving Ziggs’ goal, which is to build the greatest bomb Runeterra has ever seen.

The game is being developed by Choice Provisions, a game development studio based in Santa Cruz, California, that focuses on rhythm games. Choice Provisions is known for its Bit.Trip series, more specifically Runner3. Hextech Mayhem: A League of Legends Story is being published by Riot Forge, a label within Riot Games that focuses on creating games that are “completable” and do not have the repeatable gameplay loop of League of Legends or Legends of Runeterra.

More information about Hextech Mayhem will be revealed at 11 a.m. ET on November 16 during a Riot Forge Video showcase. Hextech Mayhem: A League of Legends Story will be available on November 16 for the Nintendo Switch, PC, and Netflix app.

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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is out, and you probably want to pick it up based on its rave reviews. However, it's the most expensive first-party Nintendo Switch game ever at $70. But did you know that if you're willing to spend a little more, you can technically snag Tears of the Kingdom, plus another game, at a discount? To do this, you'll need to buy some Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers.
How to get Tears of the Kingdom with Game Vouchers
To get Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers, you need to be a Nintendo Switch Online member. The most basic version of the service costs $20 a year, but you are most likely already subscribed to it if you play games online or use your Switch to play classic NES, SNES, or Game Boy games. Once you affirm that you're subscribed, head on over to the Nintendo Switch Online tab in the eShop, and scroll down until you find the store page for Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers.
Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers cost $100, which is about $30 more than you'd typically pay for Tears of the Kingdom. That said, spending that money gives you vouchers to use on two of the games from this list.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Pikmin 4
Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe
Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon
Fire Emblem Engage
Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp
Pokémon Scarlet
Pokémon Violet
Splatoon 3
Xenoblade Chronicles 3
Live A Live
Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes
Mario Strikers: Battle League
Kirby and the Forgotten Land
Bayonetta 3
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond
Pokémon Shining Pearl
Pokémon Legends Arceus
Triangle Strategy
Mario Party Superstars
WarioWare: Get It Together!
Metroid Dread
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD
Mario Golf: Super Rush
DC Super Hero Girls: Teen Power
Miitopia
New Pokemon Snap
Bravely Default II
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury
Fitness Boxing 2: Rhythm & Exercise
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity
Pikmin 3 Deluxe
Paper Mario: The Origami King
Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Pokémon Sword
Pokémon Shield
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX
Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore
Luigi's Mansion 3
Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening
Daemon X Machina
Astral Chain
Fire Emblem: Three Houses
Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order
Dragon Quest Builders 2
Super Mario Maker 2
Yoshi's Crafted World
New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe
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Super Smash Bros Ultimate
Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu
Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee
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Super Mario Party
Go Vacation
Octopath Traveler
Mario Tennis Aces
Sushi Striker: The Way of Sushido
Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze
Kirby Star Allies
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Dragon Quest Builders
Xenoblade Chronicles 2
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All mounts in Minecraft Legends and how to get them

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In yet another genre-mixup following Minecraft Dungeons, Minecraft Legends brings the open-world survival and building game to the RTS genre. Unlike most traditional RTS games, where you control the action from a detached, overhead perspective, this game keeps you in the action by giving you a character to control on the field itself. To keep the action fast-paced, and make sure you can easily control and order your mobs around, giving your character a mount is essential. Just like in the original game that inspired it, there are multiple creatures you can use as mounts, and they all behave and function differently. While the world in Minecraft Legends isn't randomly generated, it can still feel overwhelming trying to find what you're looking for. Here are all the mounts you can ride in Minecraft Legends, what they do, and where to find them.
How to get every mount in Minecraft Legends

There are four different mounts you can tame and ride throughout your quest in Minecraft Legends. These include the horse, bird, beetle, and tiger. All you have to do to ride a new one is find it and press Swap Mount when near it, but finding them is the tricky part. Here's where each of them resides in the world, plus what makes them special.
Where to find the horse
You won't have to go looking for the horse since you begin the game with one. This is the classic mount and is made for getting you around the map much faster than on foot. The horse's special ability is being able to sprint indefinitely at a high speed.
Where to find the bird
A bird may not sound like a creature you could ride, and yet here we are. These rainbow-colored birds are quite small, but not hard to find in the Jagged Peaks biome. Keep an eye on your map for a clue as to when you're close to one since they will automatically be marked for you. Once you've mounted a bird, you will be able to jump higher than any other mount, plus slowly glide from any height by holding the jump button.
Where to find the beetle
Perhaps an even stranger choice for a mount, the beetle is much bigger than their real-life counterparts. These insects are native to the Jungle biomes, so venture into the trees to snag one. The Beetle has two special attributes, the first it shares with the bird which is being able to glide by holding jump in the air. The beetle's unique skill is that it can climb up any surface. So, while slow, it is very versatile and strategic.
Where to find the tiger
Now we're talking! If you want to play He-Man and ride your very own tiger, get yourself on a safari to the Dry Savanna biome to track one down. The tiger has the most simple ability, which is that it is simply the fastest mount you can get. However, this speed does come with a downside. Unlike the Horse, the Tiger doesn't have infinite stamina, so you will need to slow down eventually.

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Minecraft Legends and Redfall headline the next batch of Xbox Game Pass titles

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Microsoft has revealed all of the games that will come to Xbox Game Pass between today and May 3. It includes a lot of day-one game releases, including two directly published by Xbox Game Studios.
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Minecraft Legends - April 18
Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly - April 20
Medieval Dynasty - April 20
Homestead Arcana - April 21
Cassette Beasts - April 26
BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle Special Edition - April 27
The Last Case of Benedict Fox - April 27
Redfall - May 2