Summary Now that anime is a multi-billion dollar industry, it should come as no surprise that companies have carved out a niche for themselves in producing premium physical media of your favorite anime series. Some of these releases tend to beworth a lot of money down the line, and considering the costs to produce these releases are much lower than what they charge, these limited releases tend to be very lucrative despite not many units being produced....

Summary Despite its worldwide popularity and undeniable influence on the anime & manga industries, Eiichiro Oda’sOne Piecehas its fair share of controversial moments that have greatly divided its fanbase. After all, this is a very long story with a massive following, so it makes sense that not everyone enjoys the exact same parts. Even though most of the story arcs inOne Pieceare highly regarded, some of them have caused quite a commotion among fans, who are still constantly debating about their overall quality due to factors like pacing, writing, battles, and more....

Summary A properNintendo Directmay still happen before August 2024 ends, according to a reliable insider. The past few months have seen a wave of big video game reveals thanks to Summer Games Fest and Gamescom 2024, as well as the June 2024Nintendo Directlivestream that provided looks atThe Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom,Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, and more. Nintendo would later announce another Nintendo Direct event for August 19, but it ultimately wasn’t centered around any upcoming video games....

Summary Turn-based strategy games are a genre focused heavily on gameplay, be it the actual battles themselves or the micromanaging of the player’s armies and equipment. The best part about this genre is that it features some incredible, and often under-appreciated, stories that drive the gameplay forward. With the recent renaissance of the genre throughUnicorn Overlord,Project Triangle Strategy,and the recentFire Emblemgames, this is the ideal time to delve deep into the best narratives the genre has to offer....

Summary The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a lawsuit againstTikTok, accusing it of illegally collecting data on millions of children. This lawsuit aims to stopTikTok’salleged mass-scale invasion of children’s privacy. The DOJ claims that TikTok violated the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) by allowing children to create accounts without parental consent and not deleting their information when requested. TikTok’s spokesperson rejected the allegations by claiming that these violations had already been addressed....

Quick Links Visions of Manais a brand-newmainline game in the Mana series, inviting players to a new adventure in the world of the Mana Tree after nearly two decades of wait. Naturally, such a long time between releases means that even most veterans have forgotten what certain in-game terms used to mean like lucra, dudbears, and alms. Grizzly Syrup is a brand new item introduced for the very first time inVisions of Mana....

Summary Developer Saber Interactive has released a newWarhammer 40k: Space Marine 2multiplayer trailer, revealing that the game will feature several 12-player versus modes. Additionally, theWarhammer 40k: Space Marine 2trailer showcased more details about co-op modes like Operations Mode, promising an exciting experience for players. Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2is set to releaseon Jun 13, 2025. Developed by Saber Interactive and published by Focus Entertainment, the game will follow Captain Titus leading the Ultramarines against the Tyranid swarm....

Summary Along with introducing a brand-new map and plenty of new challenges to tackle,Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtreedelivers a whole new subset of lore forElden Ringfans to dive into. FromSoftware has traditionally utilized less direct methods of storytelling and narrative development, relying more on environmental cues and item descriptions to give away important lore details rather than cutscenes and character exposition. WhileShadow of the Erdtreecontinues this tradition, its main plot is slightly more present and upfront than previous FromSoftware titles, including how the game deals with the mystery of Miquella’s escape to the Shadow Realm, his attempted ascension to godhood, and the connection between the Scadutree and the Erdtree....

Hefty Cracked Pots are a new type of crafting material introduced inElden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree. They’re used much like ordinary cracked pots from the base game, though they are significantly larger and therefore capable of more damage. If you’re planning on making heavy use ofCracked Pots inElden Ring, then you’ll want to get Hefty Cracked Pots in your inventory as soon as possible. Here are all the big pots in theShadow of the ErdtreeDLC that we’ve found so far....

Summary The Shadow Realm in theElden Ring:Shadow of the Erdtreeexpansion is precisely what most fans were likely hoping for from the game’s one and only expansion, a massive and intricately designed open-world RPG sandbox brimming with secrets and new locations. Fittingly,Shadow of the Erdtree’s map also houses some of the best environmental design that FromSoftware has ever produced, elevating the already impressive expanses and dilapidated spaces of The Lands Between to new heights....

Summary Naruto’sthematic depth has long been the cornerstone of its enduring appeal. The series tackles weighty concepts: the cycle of hatred, the strength found in bonds, and the age-old debate of hard work versus innate talent. Central to these themes is the idea that one’s fate isn’t set in stone — an idea established pretty early on in the series, duringthe Neji vs Naruto fightin the Chunin Exam Arc. We are all given a destiny at birth, it is pointless to fight it....

Summary Following complaints from fans over hackers sending out account bans inHalo: The Master Chief Collection, developer 343 Industries has responded in an attempt to quell concerns. Players are reportedly receiving bans on their accounts directly from hackers while playingThe Master Chief Collection, and the development team is quickly sharing an update with the game’s community. Halo: The Master Chief Collectionis a celebration of theHalofranchise and includes Bungie’s original trilogy, as well asHalo ReachandHalo 3: ODST....

Quick Links The days of muskets and throwable spears from past alpha builds of7 Days to Dieare long gone, yet there are still plenty of ranged weapons and guns for players to choose from in the latest 1.0 version of the game. So, especially when the Blood Moon horde night comes around in7 Days to Die, players should consider packing a few ranged weapons for when things get crazy. The distinctions between the different classes of ranged weapons aren’t quite as in-depth as they are for the melee weapons in7 Days to Die, so it typically boils down to personal preference in playstyles, instead of one type of ranged weapon being the undisputed meta....