Summary MultiVersushas had a rather tumultuous return. After leaving its Beta phase last Summer and taking a lengthy hiatus,MultiVersushas returned with its full 1.0 release, and the few weeks since its re-launch have been filled with various controversies surrounding different aspects of the game, from a swathe of technical issues to some predatory microtransaction features. Thankfully, developer Player First is trying its best to slowly fix some ofMultiVersus' biggest issues, though it still acts as a good lesson for other fighting games....

Summary Anime and manga have had countlessstories that are based on historical settings. From reimagining historical figures, to creating fresh takes on historical events, it’s clear that anime and manga, which draw from various inspirations like any other entertainment medium, are very interested in the past. How important has the fictionalized exploration of history – historical fiction – been to the overall development of anime as a medium? What Exactly Is “Historical Fiction?...

Weapon Calibration Blueprints significantly alter the stats of weapons inOnce Human. They often serve as the icing on the cake of many builds, and most players will likely spend their time in the endgame looking for the perfect calibration blueprints for their favorite guns. While these blueprints aren’t necessary to make a build work, they can make setups like thePower Surge build inOnce Humanmuch stronger. Getting Weapon Calibration Blueprints can be a bit tedious, though....

In many Fallout Games, finding a safe location where you may stash your loot and rest between adventures is essential.Fallout Londonis no exception to this, though it does make the act of finding somewhere to set up shop much harder than in Fallout 4. Finding a Settlement Location will require you to complete a sidequest or two and put in the effort to earn your safe spot. Fallout London’s Settlements are scattered across London and rather easy to miss if you don’t know where to look....

Quick Links Elden Ring already boasted a wide variety of weapons, but with the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, players can now enjoy even more types of weapons, including some brand new types like hand-to-hand combat and great katanas. Out of all the new weapons, the Backhand Blade has become a fan favorite for multiple reasons. The Backhand Blade is available quite early, can be upgraded using regular smithing stones, and has access to a powerful Ash of War called Swift Slash....

Some game developers are like rock stars to their community, like Todd Howard of Bethesda or Hideo Kojima of Kojima Productions. Any list of these industry icons has to include the lead ofFinal Fantasy 14,Naoki Yoshida, who helms Square-Enix’s Creative Studio 3. At Gamescom, Game Rant got to sit with Yoshi-P for a wide-ranging interview (via a translator) onFinal Fantasy 14and the recent expansionDawntrail,including its inspirations, the development of its story and features, and what to expect from the upcoming patch series....

Quick Links This article contains spoilers from Kaiju No. 8 chapter 112. The next chapter ofKaiju No. 8has been released, andKaiju No. 8Chapter 112is sweeping fans of the monster-fighting world off their feet. Kicking things back into gear following Mina Ashiro’s retrieval of her sniper rifle, the Anti-Kaiju Defense Force’s Third Division Captain launched her counterattack on Kaiju No. 9, while Kafka Hibino continued to engage in close-range combat using his Kaiju No....

Summary LEGOgames feature some of the most creative reimaginings of popular stories. With over a dozen titles adapted from some of the most iconic movies, it can be hard to pick which games to play.LEGO Worldsfixes that dilemma with its Humble Bundle sale, which runs until August 22. Buying all LEGOtitles would normally cost over four hundred US dollars. The Humble Bundle sale bundles all 19 LEGO game titles into one bundle for just $15 USD....

Summary It’s no secret thatMarvel Rivalsshares a lot in common withOverwatch 2. After the viral success ofOverwatch, the market for hero shooters quickly became oversaturated. Many games that were once hailed as “Overwatchkillers” simply came and went. However, one recent reveal suggests thatMarvel Rivalsmay be the one to finally take a proper swing at the throne. Marvel Rivalsrecently announcedthat every character on its roster will be free to play at launch, and even beyond....

Summary The latest trailer for hero shooterMarvel Rivalsrevealed two new characters that make fantastic additions to the roster. With the game’s team-up feature being one of its standout mechanics,Marvel Rivals’ newest inclusions are a perfect pair to add a new team-up move. Fans of both Marvel Comics and hero shooters have been abuzz since March when the first announcement trailer forMarvel Rivalswas revealed. With the recent string of successful Marvel games, and plenty of upcoming titles on the horizon, a large-scale Marvel crossover game seemed too big to fail....

Summary According to new reports,Metais planning a brand new mixed reality headset that will be dramatically lighter than the lightest Meta Quest. The news comes following the reveal that the plannedMeta QuestPro 2 has likely been canceled. Meta currently leads the market inwireless virtual reality headsets. However, it has gradually been moving in the direction of mixed reality applications, as well. This is in keeping with Meta’s hopes that their headset line will not only attract gamers, but also businesses and individuals who want to use them as productivity tools....

Summary While there’s aplot hole about Will Byers (Noah Schnapp)from season 1, he’s still one of the best characters onNetflix’sStranger Things. He gets caught in the Upside Down and lives to tell the horrifying tale and is an important part of his friend group. He and Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown) have a special bond which gets even stronger inStranger Thingsseason 4 and allows them both to grow up more and find more confidence....

Quick Links Survival is a constant struggle inOnce Human, with players having to manage their hunger, thirst, and sanity levels, while simultaneously gathering resourcesto craft weaponsand build structures. Among the many resources you’ll need isIridium Crystal, a rare crafting material required for crafting advanced weapons and gear. Unfortunately, Iridium Crystals don’t appear everywhere in the game, and you’ll have to put in twice the work to farm them since they are not available inearly game areasand requires some progress to acquire....