TheHaloseries started its streaming mission last week with adequate though less than stellar reception. However, that doesn’t mean there’s not a ton of work being put into the show, especially from its star Pablo Schreiber, who had to get in the shape of his life to don the MJOLNIR armor. Paramount Plus' big sci-fi bet hangs on the back ofHalo, one of the biggest gaming franchises in this day and age, although most of the early criticisms stem from what fans perceive as playing too loosely with its vast lore....

This year has been busy for Nintendo and the Pokemon Company, with thePokemonfranchise celebrating its 25th anniversary since the release of the first games in 1996. Among the releases for this anniversary, long-overdue remakes ofPokemon DiamondandPearlare coming, thoughPokemon Brilliant DiamondandShining Pearlare different in terms of graphics from recentPokemongames likeSwordandShield. Regardless, these remakes are the perfect opportunity to reintroduce belovedfeatures from the originals andPokemon Platinum, such as the WiFi Plaza, the Battle Frontier, and the Poketch....

Major spoilers ahead forThe Last of Us 2. The Last of Us 2brought forth another chapter of Joel and Ellie’s story, with some franchise defining events taking place throughout the narrative. Early intoThe Last of Us 2, Joel is faced with an ambush from members of the WLF, led by newcomer Abby. What first seemed like two groups of strangers randomly running into one another quickly turned into something far more harrowing....

InPalworld, there are a variety of different items that can be used to craft facilities and objects for your base, create weapons and Pal Gear, and build items to aid you in your world exploration such as armor and travel accessories. Among these accessories is theHip Lantern, one of the most useful items you can get inPalworld. The Hip Lantern emanates light around you in a sphere, eliminating the need to carry a torch when traversing through dark areas such as dungeons or locations during nighttime hours....

Quick Links From Software games are known for theirunconventional storytelling approaches, and the same is true forElden Ring. The game uncovers the story throughenvironmental storytelling, item descriptions, andNPC interactions. However, even after completing the base game, there were still many questions left to be answered, including Queen Marika’s motivation, and her background. Thankfully, in theShadow of the ErdtreeDLC, you can expect some answers regarding Marika’s past in theShaman Village. Here’s how you can find this secret location in the DLC expansion....

Destiny 2players are currently donating Polarized Fractaline duringthe Empyrean Foundation event, which looks like it will ultimately unlock Trials of Osiris for the game’s upcoming Season 10. Fans have been asking since the launch and subsequent failure of Trials of the Nine for Trials of Osiris to return inDestiny 2, and it finally looks like that is about to become a reality. But despite all the hype around the fan-favorite PvP playlist/event coming back in theDestinysequel, the imminent return of Trials of Osiris begs the question whetherDestiny 2and its players are actually ready for the reality of Trials of Osiris returning....

The web domain forHollow Knight: Silksongappears to have accidentally been allowed to expire by developer Team Cherry. Announcements regarding the development status ofHollow Knight: Silksongare few and far between, leaving fans to make jokes about the highly anticipated Metroidvania turning into vaporware. But few expected Team Cherry to unintentionally contribute to the joke by forgetting to renew itsHollow Knight: Silksongweb domain. Hollow Knight: Silksongwas announced in February 2019, now four years ago....

Summary Warning: The following contains spoilers forI’m in Love With the Villainess, Episode 9, “My Master Will Never Change,” now streaming onPrime Video. With a revolution underway and the entire magic academy in disarray,I’m in Love With the Villainess’narrative has been rattled by constant new developments. Lambert and Lene have been identified as the initial culprits behind the unrest, yet the addition of an anonymous character as the actual perpetrator adds a layer of intricacy to the entire ordeal....

In the world ofLies of P, players combine different weapons consisting of the blade and the handle to make the ultimate arsenal. As a player acquires various weapons during the gameplay, they can experiment with diverse combinations to attack enemies and survive thegrim and dark cityof Krat. This in-game procedure is referred to as weapon assembly. RELATED:Lies of P: How To Beat The King Of Puppets BecauseLies of Pfeatures many weapon combinations ideal for various playstyles, players might get overwhelmed selecting the right weapon combos for their gameplay....

Meta announced official support for the originalOculus Questvirtual reality headset is ending in the near future. OriginalOculus Questusers may still receive software and security patches despite a loss in features, but those important updates will inevitably come to an end as well. The original Oculus Quest launched on June 06, 2025, as Facebook’s next-generation VR headset following the success of the Oculus Rift and Go. Oculus Quest was on the market for just one year before its successor, Oculus Quest 2, launched on June 04, 2025....

MultiVersusis now available in open beta and developer Player First Games is already working on rolling out content for the live service fighting game. WhileMultiVersusis currently in what it’s referring to as “Pre-Season,” Season 1 will be starting shortly on August 9. Not only willMultiVersuskick off its first full battle pass, but it will also get Morty as a playable character. Rick will follow later in the season. SomeMultiVersusplayers appear to be getting a sneak peek, however, with Rick showing up in their lobbies....

SinceMy Hero Academiais set in Japan, the narrative naturally centers around the heroes based in the archipelago. However, the series has introduced a handful of international heroes, whether through the events of the latest season or the franchise’s canon films. These new heroes not only add toMy Hero Academia’scharacter roster, but also expand the show’s world building, an element that the series initially lacked. While international heroes from Europe, Africa, and Asia have made minor appearances, heroes from America have made the most profound impact on the narrative....

One of the main protagonists in theNarutofranchise, Sakura Haruno, is the only child of her parents and lives a healthy childhood, unlike her other teammates in Team 7. Her journey as a member of Team 7 made her realize how weak she was compared to her other teammates. The onset of the series depicts her as a character lacking in combat skills, but as the series develops, she becomes one of the best medical ninjas ever....