Summary WhenOverwatch 2debuted in October 2022, it marked more than just a switch from 6v6 to 5v5. It also introduced a transition from loot boxes to a battle pass model. This switch, while controversial, also introduced a new tier ofrare skins deemed mythic, surpassing the previous highest rarity of legendary skins. Mythic skins have become a staple of each season inOverwatch 2,with colors and features that often coincide with the current season’s theme....

Summary While playingPokemon Platinum, a fan inadvertently pressed two buttons only to realize that they toggle on the Pokemon HP bar and numbers. The discovery might not be shocking to veteran players, asPokemon Platinumis specifically known to be one of the better installments in the franchise in terms of quality-of-life features, yet many younger players seem to have been caught off guard by this hidden HP feature. Pokemon Platinumremained a Japan-exclusive title for almost a year, making its debut in the US and Europe in 2009 despite its initial release in 2008....

ReliablePokemon Scarlet and Violetleaks appeared online showcasing Fuecoco’s and Smoliv’s evolutions as they happen in the overworld, with the leaker also posting a screenshot of one of Tauros' new regional forms as it fights against a trainer. After a long and strange reveal cycle for Gen 9 games that only consisted of 21Pokemon revealed forPokemon Scarlet and Violetahead of launch, some fans were not expecting screenshots and pictures of the game to leak as early as 10 days before release....

There have been multiple rumors doing the rounds lately regarding theCall of Dutyfranchise and what is to come of it in the future. Many of theseCall of Dutyrumors relate to the release and development of new games, with the latest suggesting that Sledgehammer Games is already working on a new entry in the series.One of the main rumors surrounding the franchise notes that anew mainline Call of Duty game will not be releasing in 2023....

Quick Links Summary Star Trek: The Motion Picturesaw the crew of the USS Enterprise warp onto the big screen for the first time, so it was no surprise they faced a vast and all-powerful threat. The firstStar Trekmovie sprang from the abandonedStar Trek Phase IITV project and picked up its antagonist from the abandoned script ‘In Thy Image.’ In the late 1970s sci-fi boom inspired by brewing rivalStar Wars,The Motion Picturewas intended to serve up a blockbuster spin on theOriginal Series’ metaphysical storylines....

The Hard Target rifle inStarfieldis a bolt-action Ballistic weapon that utilizes .50 Caliber bullets, providing a range of 100 and making it ideal for long-range assassinations. Unlike other rifles, Hard Target is hard to find, and players rarely encounter one until they reach a specific level. However, there are two guaranteed methods to obtain this weapon. This guide will detail howStarfieldplayers can acquire the Hard Target rifle early on and optimize its potency through gun modifications....

Summary Magic is astaple component of the fantasy genre, incorporating wondrous elements to separate stories from reality. In manhwa, each representation of magic is different. It could be the classic use of wands and brooms, or it could be a manifestation of power that resides in the body. Either way, it takes years of training to master. In every story, there is almost always someone who stands at the top of the food chain, the pinnacle of magic power....

Summary While it’s been quite some time now since the team behindSubnauticafirst confirmed that another entry to the series is in development, developer Unknown Worlds has now teased plans to begin early access for the nextSubnauticagame starting sometime in 2024. While little is yet known about the next installment of theSubnauticaseries, it seems like fans can expect a lengthy early access period leading up to the game’s official release. VeteranSubnauticafans will likely be familiar with how the series handles its beta access at this point, with both the first game as well asSubnautica: Below Zeroeach seeing extensive early accessperiods prior to their final releases....

Quick Links Due to the abundance of resources online and in print, almost anyone can pick up a new artistic skill for little to no cost at all. Video game developers have been picking up on this in recent years, but for Stephen Ddungu, the developer ofSword of Symphony,being self-taught goes beyond gaming. As shown throughSword of Symphony’s storyand protagonist Stephen, an artist can teach themselves to do anything they set their mind to....

The Callisto Protocolexcels at putting the player in claustrophobic environments stuffed with monstrous enemies lurking in the dark, waiting for the opportunity to stop the protagonist, Jacob, dead in his tracks. Nowhere in the game is that more evident than in the mission in question, Below, where Jacob is forced into a survival situation that will lead the player right to an easy-to-miss weapon. Slight spoilers forThe Callisto Protocolahead. In Below, Jacob finds himself separated from Dani, the only companion he has at this point, after falling into the decrepit structure beneath the colony....

Summary Shortly after the disastrous launch ofThe Day Before, the moderators of the game’s official Discord server have been forced to shut down the server in the face of overwhelming complaints, bug reports, and criticism from players. After generating substantial hype in the lead-up to its release,The Day Beforehas very quickly destroyed any goodwill it had previously acquired in the wake of its catastrophic launch. First announced back in 2021,The Day Beforewas presented in trailers and other advertising as an open-world MMO set in a zombie apocalypse....

Summary The official website of theTokyo Ghoul10th Anniversary Projectrevealed the details of the celebration of the anime series' milestone anniversary on Wednesday, July 3, 10 days after dropping a provocative key visual and countdown about the affair. While many were expecting an announcement of a reboot of the anime, the 10th anniversary celebrations will entail two large exhibitions to be held in Tokyo and then Osaka. The event, titled “Tokyo GhoulExposition”, will begin its run in Tokyo on October 21....

WithHouse of the Dragonbeing the success that it has been, HBO is probably excited to get to work on more of theGame of Thronesspin-offs it has planned. Two of those, it turns out, may have just been cancelled, however. House of the Dragonwas a huge success for HBO. It pulled in similar numbers asGame of Thronesdid in its later seasons and very quickly earned an official renewal for season 2. HBO had been planning formoreGame of Thronesspin-offssince before the show had concluded, as the first show was one of HBO’s tent pole successes and its ending threatened to leave a gap in HBO’s line-up....