Even as it approaches the end of its lifespan,Elden Ringhas aged gracefully. Boasting over twenty-five million copies sold, and at least five million purchases of itsShadow of the ErdtreeDLC,Elden Ringis undoubtedly the most successful game in FromSoftware’s catalog, and it’s hard to say if it’s going to be topped anytime soon. Not currently knowing FromSoftware’s next move doesn’t help, but as it seems to have put a lid onElden Ringas a game series with its expansion, the Japanese game developer is free to move on wherever and whenever it wishes....

Summary Dungeons and Dragons' 2024Player’s Handbookmay not be on the market yet, but its full text is available now that early access review embargoes have come to an end. This has revealed the final form ofDungeons and Dragons' major revamp to backgrounds, and it’s a mixed bag. A lot was already known about the 2024Player’s Handbookprior to the reveal of its full text, but there’s still a great deal that’s new....

Summary My Hero Academiahas released the results of its 9th popularity poll in the recent issue #19 ofWeekly Shōnen Jumpmagazine, the final issue before the series ends on August 5. While the results feature some usual names in the top spots, some characters managed to climb the ranks in the final list, as well as some entries that come as a complete, and humorous, surprise. How Does Shonen Jump Run Popularity Polls?...

Baldur’s Gate 3became one of the most popular video games when it was released in 2023, and it continues to be a favorite of gamers around the world today. Along with the engaging narrative and dynamic turn-based gameplay, there are an array of interestingcharacters inBG3. Because of this popularity, it’s no surprise that there are various recreations ofBaldur’s Gate 3characters inThe Sims 4gallery. Here’s a look at some of the best ones to find so thatBG3fans can start adding their favorites to their Sims file....

Summary When Studio Fortiche announced that it would be releasing an animated television series ofArcane, many people wondered how good it could actually be. The expectations were grounded, but when the first season came out, fans were flabbergasted by its quality. Nobody could believe it would turn out to be so phenomenal. After animmensely successful first season, fans were eagerly awaiting the release of the second one. With the second confirmed for release in November 2024, it is safe to say that this time expectations will be at an all-time high....

Summary Netflix’s seriesWednesdayis an entertaining look at what would happen if the iconic Addams Family character attended a boarding school for unique students, but the show has more YA tropes than it should. After premiering in November 2022, the series starring Jenna Ortega became incredibly popular, which led to a season 2 renewal. While there are going to be some new characters who will likely shake things up and create tension, fans are also curious about how Wednesday’s character will evolve....

Summary AnElden Ringplayer suffered an unfortunate and anticlimactic bug, instantly killing them as they attempted to approach an optional boss in the game’s newShadow of the ErdtreeDLC. The player attempted to take out the infamous Putrescent Knight, an optional boss featured inShadow of the Erdtree,but quickly faced the most unforgivable obstacle inElden Ring: gravity. Elden Ring’s newShadow of the Erdtreeexpansion is absolutely massive, adding to the game’s already daunting list of things to do, weapons to upgrade, and enemies to vanquish....

As part of the June 2024 Nintendo Direct,Zeldafans were shocked to find out that a newLegend of Zeldaspin-off was only three months away, and that’s not all. For the first time since theZeldaCD-i games, Princess Zelda herself takes the spotlight as the sole protagonist ofThe Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. After one of Link’s typical quests to defeat Ganon goes awry, Zelda is forced to venture through a slowly disappearing Hyrule in his stead....

Quick Links 7 Days To Diehas received its first major update. This update has introduced a handful of changes and bug fixes. However, its main purpose was to introduce crossplay features. Fans can now play with friends on different platforms. While there are some limitations, it has been positively received among most players. Being able to play across platforms is becoming increasingly popular. Huge gaming developers and indie devs alike are working hard to bring crossplay features to their games....

Though it wasn’t the first hero shooter on the market, 2016’sOverwatchtook the genre to new heights, and its continued success over the years has kept it on the throne. While a few hero shooters have attempted tostealOverwatch’s crown, few have managed to outlive Blizzard’s genre-defining title. 2024 could finally be the yearOverwatchloses its throne, thoughConcordmight not be the usurper PlayStation wants it to be. Announced back in May 2023,Concordreceived its first gameplay reveal earlier this year, and it was met with a lukewarm reception....

Summary Extremely sad news as Atsuko Tanaka, the iconic voice actor behindcharacters like Major Motoko Kusanagi, Chun-Li and Bayonetta, passed away on Tuesday, August 20. She was 61. Her son and fellow actor Hikaru Tanaka posted a statement to X/Twitter in which he says his mother “passed away peacefully”, in the wake of battling an undisclosed illness for a year. Hikaru Tanaka’s Statement About His Mother, Atsuko Tanaka Expressions of Gratitude For Support and a Sincere Request In his statement, voice actor Hikaru Tanaka expressed gratitude toall the fans who loved herand the people in the industry who helped her during her life....

Summary With the variation that’s possible within a given playthrough, the differing interactions available as a consequence ofBaldur’s Gate 3’s extensive character creation have served as a major strength of the modern take on a CRPG. Despite the depth of choice that can be found in this system, however, one area of customization falls short when compared to how it’s handled in tabletop and other similar video games. The deities of the Forgotten Realms have been a fundamental part of its world-building from the very beginning, butBaldur’s Gate 3severely limits the impact that a player’s faith can have outside just one class....

Batman: Arkham Shadowis pulling back a cape-like curtain on some of the antagonists in the Arkhamverse whose backstories may not have been delved into, whether they deserved more screen time or any screen time at all at an earlier point in the continuity. One of the most alluring narrative throughlines inBatman: Arkham Shadow, then, is speculating who may develop into a fully-fledged villain by the end and whose development will be left for character progression later in the Arkhamverse to mold further....