Quick Links Venom Daoist is one of the many hidden bosses inBlack Myth: Wukong. Locating him twice and defeating the boss both times forces him to reveal the entrance of the secret area in chapter 4, Purple Cloud Mountain. The Destined One will encounter other characters inside that have their own quest, likeDaoist Mi inBlack Myth: Wukong. The boss found at the end of the secret area is called Duskveil, and it’s a two-phase fight....

Summary Paramount Television Studios is officially shutting down, raising questions about the future ofReacherand other shows. Paramount TV is part of the media company Paramount Global, which produces content for Paramount+ and other streaming services.Prime Videois one of the streamers that falls under that bracket, and this has fans wondering how this could affectReacherseason 3 in particular, but also the longer future of the action series. Reacheris currently a joint venture between Paramount, Skydance and Amazon Studios, but the shutdown of the TV division of Paramount will see CBS Studios take over as co-producers ofReacher....

Summary Wuthering Wavesis gifting all players a limited 5-star character in Version 1.2, as confirmed by Kuro Games. The update is adding various gameplay optimizations, whichWuthering Wavesfans can enjoy on August 15. Shortly after its release in May 2024, Kuro Games' free-to-play RPGWuthering Wavesbecame a massive success. The title quickly made its way to the top of the charts in over 100 regions days after launch.Wuthering Waveshas since been praised for its visuals in combat and fast-paced exploration mechanics....

Summary The cult classic horror gamesThe SufferingandThe Suffering: Ties That Bindare being delisted from GOG beginning September 1, making them completely unavailable for PC gamers to purchase. Developed by thenow-defunct Surreal Software and Midway Games,The Sufferingand its sequel were released in 2004 and 2005, respectively, and earned somewhat mixed reviews. However, the originalSufferingwas a big commercial hit and both games are remembered fondly as two of the better survival-horror titles of the PS2 and original Xbox era....

Summary One of the defining features ofBaldur’s Gate 3is its dramatic prologue. Set on a nautiloid and traveling between several different planes, including Avernus, the player character meets Lae’zel and Shadowheart and makes a desperate attempt to return the nautiloid to Faerun. Once there, the ship crash lands somewhere on the Sword Coast, and it’s not until Act 3 ofBaldur’s Gate 3that the party returns to Baldur’s Gate. Opening aBaldur’s Gategame outside of Baldur’s Gate may seem like a novelty, but it’s actually a tradition fromBaldur’s Gate 3predecessors that the game continues....

Summary Nintendo’sMariofranchise has introduced players to a variety of characters over the years. From reoccurring bosses across titles to an assortment of characters players can choose to control in theMariofranchiseparty games, players have been given plenty of time to garner their favorites and represent who they are most loyal to. While the human characters are quite popular, such as Mario, Luigi, or Princess Peach, the non-human characters are also just as popular in the fandom that surrounds theMariofranchise....

Summary Captain America: Brave New Worldis a highly anticipated installment in MCU’s Phase 5, featuring Anthony Mackie’s Sam Wilson in his first lead role as the newCaptain America. This film will see Sam confronting a formidable villain while grappling with the responsibilities of his new mantle in a world vastly changed since Steve Rogers' time. Amidst the excitement, Anthony Mackie unveils significant plot details for the film. WithDeadpool & Wolverinenow in theaters, the spotlight shifts to Marvel Studios' next release,Captain America: Brave New World....

Summary Civilization 7has confirmed the inclusion of local multiplayer. The long-standing franchise has had multiple entries which featured the both local and online competitive play. However, many fans have wondered ifCivilization 7would include the feature as previous previews mentioned online multiplayer only, along with the vaguely worded “local offline” play. It’s not a secret that competitive play is one of the biggest draws of the game. While the long-requestedcross-play feature forCivilizationhasn’t made its way to the games yet, many gamers still enjoy playing with each other....

Quick Links Concorddoes a good job of giving players all the information they need to know what a character is capable of and how to use them. However, some things might not be easy to grasp at first, as is the case with using Variants of all the different Freegunners. Players will need to assemble a crew fromthe many different Freegunnersfeatured in the game. They can also use Variants of these characters in order to have different Combat Traits during matches....

Summary When it comes to the superhero genre, Marvel Studios’Marvel Cinematic Universeis often cited as the model for other studios. The cinematic universe was crafted at a time when Marvel Studios was without some of its biggest characters, namely Spider-Man and the X-Men, as the rights had been purchased by other studios years prior. Despite this, Marvel managed to build an impressive universe, beginning with 2008’sIron Man. There has only been one complaint regarding the cinematic universe, though: its villains....

Summary World of Warcrafthas come toDiablo 4in a big way, with the Celestial Steed mount bundle and newWoWlore character transmog sets for each class now available in the ARPG. Players can pick up theseWorld of Warcraftcosmetic sets in theDiablo 4cash shop right now for $28, or $25 for the mount bundle. As two of Blizzard’s biggest franchises,WarcraftandDiabloare no strangers to one another.World of Warcrafthas held multiple crossover events in the past, including one for the release ofDiablo 4....

Summary BioWare has detailed more about the abilities and roles of the different companions players will recruit inDragon Age: The Veilguard. After years in development, publisher EA is actively promotingDragon Age: The Veilguardahead of its planned release. After a long and troubled development period,Dragon Age: The Veilguardwill be in the hands of players in late October 2024. With nearly ten years between the last majorDragon Agetitle andThe Veilguard, BioWare will have to reintroduce both the game itself and theDragon Agefranchise as a whole to players to get them excited about the new release....

Summary Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remakewill feature new story content focusing on the player character’s father, Ortega. While the game being remade debuted on the NES in 1988 and has seen multiple ports over the decades, Ortega has been an enigmatic key character since its origins, andDragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remakemay answer a lot of longtime fans' questions about him. The newDragon Questremake is being developed by the team behindOctopath Travelerand will adopt the signature HD-2D art style made famous by that game, laying 2D pixel sprites in the foreground over highly rendered 3D backgrounds....