Summary Baldur’s Gate 3is considered by many to be the most authentic representation ofDungeons and Dragonsoutside the table itself. This is for a number of reasons, and fan attention is mostly focused on the game’s party of diverse companion characters. However, fans ofBaldur’s Gate 3should certainly thank its sense of humor, as it’s a bit of an unsung hero. Dungeons and Dragonshas only grown more and more mainstream in recent years, andBaldur’s Gate 3managed to hit home with longtime fans and newcomers alike....

Summary Devil Fruits are one of the two major power systems inOne Piece. They allow those who consume them to gain a special power in exchange for their ability to swim. This can, at times, have chaotic implications in the main story, where villains can turn into dragons or steal souls. But this chaos has the potential to multiply when media outside the canonical series is considered. In the foraysOne Piecehas made into various non-canon territories, such as films, video games, oreven filler episodes....

Summary Since its inception in 2009 with From Software’sDemon’s Souls, theSoulslikegenre has leaned on anRPG-inspired progressionsystem, with XP and player stat upgrades, such as Vigor, Strength, and Dexterity.Leveling upin these fields upgrades health, stamina, attack, and defense, and allows the player to use higher-level weapons effectively. This has stayed true for most From Software and Souls-inspired games, but there are a few outliers with different approaches to progression. They useskill trees, exploration-based upgrades, detailed weapon-level systems, and more....

Quick Links Season 5 has made its debutforModern Warfare 3, bringing additional maps and wacky modes into Multiplayer, along with additional content forWarzoneBattle Royale. Some of the most anticipated additions for this season include the arrival of the Bait and Yard 6v6 maps, on top of the return of Superstore forWarzone’sUrzikstan. Speaking of blasts from the past, Season 5 also brings the STG44 Assault Rifle into the game. The STG44 is a returning weapon for Season 5 ofModern Warfare 3, having been heavily featured in games such asWorld at WarandCall of Duty 4: Modern Warfare....

Summary If lists of some of the most popular TV shows of the current era tell us anything, fromLosttoThe Walking DeadtoSquid Game, it’s that people love survival stories. People especially love a series where a character has to survive in a cruel game where the stakes are life and death. And if manga and anime are anything to go by, intense, gripping, and highly thrilling survival game-based fiction is one of Japan’s best exports....

Summary Bosch: Legacyseason 3 has wrapped filming, and fans are looking forward to finding out what happens in the aftermath of the cliffhanger at the end of season 2 which saw Maddie Bosch intercepting a call on Harry Bosch’s phone from a convict called Preston Borders.He informs her that her father ordered the hit on Kurt Dockweiler: the man who kidnapped Maddie earlier in the season.Maddie is a rookie cop in the LAPD, and if she becomes aware that a crime has been committed, she will be required to report it....

Summary A new update forCall of Duty: WarzoneandModern Warfare 3and Warzone addresses a specific issue affecting Xbox Game Pass users amid ongoing concerns about cheating within the franchise. Despite theCall of Duty: Warzonedevelopers' continuous efforts to combat this persistent problem, instances of cheating continue to emerge, affecting gameplay and player experience. AfterModern Warfare 3was released on Xbox Game Pass, players reported an increase in cheating. Some cheaters used the PC version from the Microsoft Store but appeared with an Xbox logo in-game....

Summary After years of campaigning for a role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Giancarlo Esposito surprised fans when it was revealed he had joined the cast of Marvel Studios’Captain America: Brave New World. The actor first revealed his casting during a panel at a convention, andset photos quickly confirmed the actor’s involvementin the project. However, at the time, it was unknown which character he would be playing in the film....

Summary Akira Toriyama’sDragon Ball,and all of its adaptations, combine to create arguably the most influential anime universe that has ever been released. Not only are the original anime,Dragon Ball Z, Dragon Ball Super,and thenumerous movies that got releasedalongside these animes still extremely popular. The anime industry also owesDragon Ballcredit for bringing this medium into the mainstream with Western audiences. Gohan, son of Goku, the protagonist in theDragon Balluniverse, has some of the most iconic transformations in the entire anime....

Summary Despite being the sequel to one of the clearest definitions of “cult classic,“Dragon’s Dogma 2has succeeded on a much more universal level than its predecessor ever managed to achieve. For all intents and purposes,Dragon’s Dogma 2is more a remake than a sequel, as it took the foundation laid by the first game and built a more accessible and quality adventure on top of it. It still has its hiccups here and there, but the overall experience is a vast improvement over its forerunner....

Summary One tenaciousElden Ringplayer managed to beat the final boss inShadow of the Erdtreewhile using a saxophone as a controller and without incurring a single hit. This astonishing accomplishment is one of the most outrageous feats thatElden Ringfans have achieved in the game’s DLC to date. Shadow of the Erdtree spoilers ahead. The act itself was performed by DrDootPHD, formerly known as DrDecomposing, a Twitch streamer who has been broadcasting his efforts to play Soulsborne games using an electronic saxophone since 2021....

Summary A new mod fundamentally shakes things up inElden Ring’s newShadow of the Erdtreeexpansion, replacing Spirit Ash summons with actual bosses featured in the DLC. This new mod not only seeks to make fights more chaotic but also allows players to settle the score with some ofElden Ring’s toughest enemies yet. Shadow of the Erdtreewas released earlier this summer, delivering an incredible amount of new content for both new and returningElden Ringplayers to sink their teeth into....

Summary Over two years after its original release and several weeks after the release of its massiveShadow of the Erdtreeexpansion,Elden Ringis climbing the charts once again, becoming the best-selling game of June 2024. New reports show the game taking the top spot for the month of June, proving just how popular both the baseElden Ringexperience and its new chunk of DLC content have become. Elden Ringwill undoubtedly go down as one of the most monumental releases in gaming history, praised for its expansive open world and incredible attention to detail....