Summary Robert Downey Jr. is officially back in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). However, he is rumored to make his supervillain debut in another superhero movie that will be released ahead ofAvengers 5. RDJ’s casting as Dr. Victor von Doom, also known as Doctor Doom, was announced at the San Diego Comic-Con on Saturday. He will play the supervillain role inAvengers: DoomsdayandAvengers: Secret Wars. However, his casting raised several eyebrows. Many were happy that he returned to the MCU, but some questioned it because he was coming back as one of the evil forces, which was a huge contrast to his former role, the fan-favoriteAvengerTony Stark, aka Iron Man....

Summary Microsoft is planning to add 19 new titles toXbox Game Passin September 2024, a well-known leaker has said. This claim suggests that September is on course to become the most release-packed month of 2024 forXbox Game Pass. Such a content-rich schedule would stand in stark contrast to August 2024, which is currently shaping up to be the quietest month of the year for Microsoft’s subscription service up until now. Specifically, the company has so far confirmed or announced just six titles for this month, or seven if counting theCall of Duty: Black Ops 6beta that’s scheduled to reach Xbox Game Passon August 30....

Summary According to a recent datamine,XDefiantwill receive new weapons and factions in its upcoming seasons. The leaked details suggest a bunch of new content forXDefiantplayers, although it’s important to note that none of this information has been confirmed by Ubisoft. As with any datamined information, these items might be placeholders, could change significantly, or be removed entirely before their official release. Since its launch,Ubisoft’sXDefianthas attracted a lot of attention, attracting 11 million players and setting a record as the fastest Ubisoft game to reach one million unique players....

While theMCUhas made it clear that not only will Robert Downey Jr’s Doctor Doom play a vital role in the future of theMCU, but that his first appearance,Avengers: Doomsday, will lead into the highly anticipatedAvengers: Secret Wars, not much else is known about the film’s plot or what storylines from the comics the films will stick to. One big piece of the puzzle may be in thefate of Elizabeth Olsen’s “Scarlet Witch”, last seen disappearing under the collapsing mountain she worked out of inDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness....

Summary While one is a dark drama for adults and the other an animated comedy film series for the family, there is no denying the similarities betweenHouse of the DragonandShrek, and fans were quick to point this out after Season 1. From the medieval fantasy setting to Alicent resembling Fiona and dragons gate crashing, as well as many smaller references, there are tonnes of fun comparisons. Thankfully, for those who grew up watching DreamWorks' classic, Season 2 ofHouse of the Dragonhas not disappointed either, delivering even more parallels between Westeros andShrek....

Summary One of the most prominent side stories inThe Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrimrevolves around the conflict between the Imperial Legion and the Stormcloaks, led by Ulfric Stormcloak. Unlike many other factions in the game, players can only side with one of either the Stormcloaks or the Imperial Legion, thereby increasing the significance of their choice. What truly makes this choice so important is that whichever faction players choose to ally with will ultimately win the civil war for that group....

The player will run into quite a few optional bosses in their playthrough ofShin Megami Tensei 5: Vengeance, one of which is Kumbhanda, a boss that was also present inShin Megami Tensei 5. This optional boss can be challenging if the player is under-leveled or not well prepared, and to acquire his bottle for Succubus, the player will have to take him down. How To Unlock the Kumbhanda’s Bottle Quest On their way through the Konan 2nd block, the player might run across a Succubus demon....

Summary A recently published patent has revealed thatSonyis developing software for an embedded speedrun timer, suggesting that the company may be working on making life easier for speedrunners.Sonyhas previously filed a number of technology patents that have focused on accessibility, and this latest publication gives further insights into the Japanese powerhouse’s research and development efforts. One of the biggest names in gaming and entertainment, Sony has frequently filedvideo game software patentsfor a number of potential console and accessory updates, though many remain unreleased to the public....

Summary After a lengthy string of delays over the past decade,STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobylis finally preparing to release this year. Ahead of the game’s November launch, the Ukranian team at GSC Game World shared a retrospective message with fans on the journey fresh out of Gamescom 2024. A new gameplay overview and “The Time of Opportunities” trailer forSTALKER 2was also revealed during the event, showcasing footage from The Chornobyl Exclusion Zone....

Summary TheStar Warsfranchise has always been a bit of a mixed bag. It may be sacrilege to say it out loud, but even the original trilogy has a handful of questionable moments thrown in, as do the prequels, as do the sequels. WithStar Warsdishing out so many movies, TV shows, comics, novels, and video games, it’s only natural that not all of them land. But even in those misses, fans can still find some shining moments....

Summary Although the recentStar Warsseries,The Acolyte, has just concluded its debut season and received a blend of both praise and criticism, with varied reactions to its prequel perspective on the Star Wars universe, many fans are already clamoring for a second season, driving the conversation on X (formerly Twitter) by popularizing a dedicated/ trending hashtag. Star Wars: The Acolyterecently aired its season finaleon Disney+, delivering a thrilling conclusion packed with unexpected twists....

Summary Starfieldrecently added its first land vehicle, and one hilarious mod has transformed the space rover into Thomas the Tank Engine. It only took a few short days for some creativeStarfieldplayers to make changes to the REV-8, and a few have produced some incredibly memorable results. After revealing the REV-8 trailer at Gamescom, Bethesda quickly added the vehicle toStarfieldin a free update on August 20. Since then, many players have been having fun transforming the vehicle into notable means of transport from pop culture....

Theturn-based genreofSteamWorld Heist 2’s combat all but necessitates a large cast of playable characters, and in their pursuit of a dynamic and believable world, Thunderful has created a unique cast of customizable crewmates. Complete with their own unique abilities and personalities, they are all vastly different from one another in a narrative and gameplay sense. Yet, some ofSteamWorld Heist 2’s crew are more suited to combat than others. While classes can be changed, some characters' unique abilities are almost custom-built to be used in tandem with certain gameplay styles....