Star Wars Outlawsfeatures its fair share of iconicStar Warscharacters and locations, but few play quite as big a role in the story as Jabba the Hut. The slug-like crime lord ends up purchasing Kay’s companion Nix after he’s stolen from her, forcing the intrepid adventurer to infiltrate Jabba’s palace to rescue him. It’s one of the bestmain quests inStar Wars Outlaws, but can also be one of the most frustrating due to its closing stages....

Summary The concept ofWhite Magicis relatively new in theFairy Tailuniverse, though Mashima previously mentioned thatthe opposite of Black Magic existed in the world, and since it wasn’t Light Magic, viewers had yet to see how powerful it was. In the latest100 Year Questrun, Natsu and company travel to Ishgar todefeat the Five Dragon Gods, and that’s where White Magic is formally introduced to the plot. This ranked list will summarize some key things that readers need to know about White Magic users, as well as which are the most powerful ones based on abilities and considering the Mage Rank power scale....

Summary SteamWorld Heist 2is a departure from the first game in many ways. The biggest is the theming around water-based pirates instead of space pirates. It’s coincidental since another indie game,Cat Quest 3, is also about seafaring piratesalbeit in cat form. InSteamWorld Heist 2players can cruise around on a sub that surfaces above the water. They can engage in combat but armaments are deployed automatically. The turn-based tactical battles are the only direct way to control units in the game....

Summary While somehorror gameswill give players ways to defend themselves and then put them up against the monsters that have been stalking them in anepic boss fight, this isn’t the typical way that horror games are experienced. While AAA horror titles have started to include boss fights, there are still many games that see players defenseless as they explore ominous locations filled with all sorts of jump scares and gut-wrenching imagery....

Whether players enjoy PvE gameplay, or competing against others in PvP,Once Humanhas a lot of content to offer. Thanks to its intriguing horror theme, well-fleshed-out storyline, and solid game mechanics based aroundsurvival gameplay, it has solidified itself a spot as an excellent free-to-play game. An optional season pass is available for players who want access to better rewards. Power Surge is a baked-in ability on some weapons in thishorror survival game....

Summary Nexon provided patch notes for hotfix 1.0.7 forThe First Descendant,a larger update that makes big changes to the game including difficulty, balancing, battle pass challenges, and more. The latest update forThe First Descendantshouldn’t be too surprising for players, as Nexon has made sure to keep the popular free-to-play live service title patched up on a semi-consistent basis. Alongside larger updates, Nexon continues to release frequent hotfixes, aimed at addressing bugs and other painpoints impacting the community....

Summary Marvel StudiosThe Eternalswas meant to serve as the introduction to a brand-new franchise of heroes. Unfortunately, though, the film struggled at the box office when it hit theaters in 2021, and little has become of the film since its debut. That is set to change withCaptain America: Brave New Worldin February, which will re-introduce the Celestial Tiamut, but that appears to be the only appearance of a character from that film....

Summary Sonic the Hedgehogis one of the most iconic video game characters of all time, which is all the more impressive given the mixed reception of this franchise’s games in recent times. Unlike Mario, the mascot Sega was trying to compete with, Sonic’s 3D transition has been far from perfect, with a lot of these games continuing to struggle to this day. Thankfully,Sonicfans are very passionateabout their favorite hedgehog and compel Sega to perfect the formula and keep the series relevant to this day....

Summary Experimenting with an open-world structure for the first time in franchise history,Halo Infinite’s campaign took the series in a bold new direction that worked surprisingly well. Though it certainly wasn’t perfect,Halo Infinite’s open-world structurefelt like a natural evolution of the originalHalotrilogy’s more open-ended levels, and with satisfying new traversal gadgets like the Grappleshot, exploration felt fluid and fun. But whileHalo Infinite’s open-world activities and gameplay mechanics were high points of praise among critics and fans, the campaign’s story was the mode’s biggest shortcoming....

Marvel is one of the biggest franchises in the world, thanks to the ever-expandingMarvel Cinematic Universeand Marvel Comics continuing to have a firm grasp on the comic book industry ever since its creation in 1961. The influence that Marvel has had on popular culture means that there are plenty of Sims inspired by Marvel characters available for download right now inThe Sims 4gallery. These are some of the best Marvel characters uploaded to the gallery so that players looking to add a bit of Marvel magic to their Sims save file can find the best creations the Sims community has to offer....

Summary The Simscompetitor,inZOI, from PUBG developer Krafton, has released its demo character creator and players are using it to create long-termThe Simsresident, Bella Goth. Since the next installment in EA’sThe Simsfranchise is still some time away, the ambitious life simulator,inZOI​​​​​​,has made a huge splash for fans looking for new ways to create unique and stunning ultra-realistic characters. While the game’searly-access release may still be a few months away, those who are interested are getting a taste of the experience for a limited time right now....

Summary Reports highlight a drop in stocks for several different video game companies, includingNintendo. This may not be surprising to those who have kept their fingers on the pulse of gaming over the last two years. Companies with some of the strongest legacies in gaming, such as Bungie, have faced massive losses, and publications like Game Informer have closed following GameStop’s lackluster sales. AlthoughNintendois likely to recover, as it has a stockpile of money to offset losses, many other companies may face issues....

Summary The genre of ‘cozy games’, a moniker that includes titles likeAnimal Crossing,Stardew Valley, andSpiritfarer, has reached new heights in recent years. However, Gamescom 2024 revealed one sim game calledWe Harvest Shadowsthat promises to satirize the likes ofAnimal Crossingby approaching the genre with a horror lense. Gamescom had a big opening nightwith a litany of star-studded reveals and trailer materials. Big games likeDune: AwakeningandIndiana Jones and the Great Circlereceived expanded trailers, while projects likeBorderlands 4andDying Light: The Beastwere newly revealed....