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Summary Quantic Dream’sStar Wars Eclipseis an exciting change of pace for the developer. Well known for its original stories, likeDetroit: Become HumanandHeavy Rain, venturing into major franchise territory withStar Wars Eclipseis a surprising leap. In traditional Quantic Dream fashion, the developer aims to craft an expansive tale with connecting narratives in order to form a huge story. The developer makes interconnecting stories incredibly well, but the cinematic nature of its previous games could presentStar Wars Eclipsewith a big problem....

Summary The Clown Prince of Crime isn’t always a barrel of evil schemes and laughs. What makesthe Jokerso scary and powerful is his unpredictable nature and unrelenting desire to cause Batman pain and torment. Yet, there have been more than a few times whenJokerhas been gifted with ultimate power that could make him even more dangerous than before. The Joker is a very capable man, but he is still just that....

Summary Some games stand out not just for captivating stories or stunning graphics,but for their ability to keep players engaged for countless hours. Equipped with immense replay value, rich in content and ever-changing experiences, they can keep players interested for an almost endless amount of time. Although games in this category are more commonly associated with online experiences, where players are constantly challenged to face opponents and surpass their own skills, many offline games also offer similar experiences....

Summary Mental illnesscan be one of the hardest things to talk about and portray, so it’s often avoided in the media. In the last few years, there has been more and more advocacy for mental health awareness, which has led to those topics appearing in all forms of entertainment. Of course, that includesmanhwa. While the number is still quite small, there are great stories that both allude to and directlyaddress various mental illnesses....

Summary Game developer Game Freak has introduced numerous new gameplay mechanics throughout thePokemonfranchise. For instance, in thePokemon X and Ygeneration, Mega Evolutions were introduced, evolving fan-favoritePokemoninto more powerful versions, such as Mega Mewtwo X, which has the highest attack stat of anyPokemon. Pokemon Sun and Moonand their sequels,Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon,introducedUltra Beaststo Generation 7 of thePokemongames. Ultra Beasts are extraterrestrialPokemonliving in ultra space that enter the Alola region through wormholes....

Summary Jensen Ackles will reprise his role as Soldier Boy inThe BoysSeason 5. Showrunner Eric Kripke said they decided to bring back the antagonist because there was a potential storyline to explore. Ackles made his debut as Soldier Boy inThe BoysSeason 3. Soldier Boy named Benjamin was considered America’s first superhero who was experimented on and given Compound V while serving the US Army during the Second World War. He led Payback, a team of supes, including Crimson Countess, Gunpowder, Swatto, Mindstorm, Black Noir and the TNT Twins....

Summary Video games have been getting increasingly large in terms of the space they take on your storage drive. Call of Duty titles have been notorious for using over 100GB of storage, and theupcoming Black Ops 6is no exception, requiring 150GB, which in reality could be even more. Along with large storage capacities, you also need to have sufficient transfer speeds to have a smooth gaming experience and faster load times....

Summary Maxis has released a new update for the base game ofThe Sims 4that adds a lot of new features for customization and interactions between Sims. These changes to the base game come just ahead of the launch of the latest paid expansion forThe Sims 4, titledLovestruck. Lovestrucklaunches on July 25and is full of new features. As the title of the expansion implies, they’re all centered around the themes of love, romance, and the nuances of relationships....

TheFast and the Furioussaga is a bizarre animal in the modernactionmovie landscape. Every other summer, anyone looking for a blockbuster without any superheroes in it could turn to Vin Diesel and his fast family for relief. Before Dom took over the franchise as cinema’s least charming breakout character, Paul Walker was meant to be the star of the show. Walker’s tragic passing in 2013 came after his awkward slide to the supporting slot in the latterFastmovies....

Summary Four years after the end of the first season, we finally get to see the second season ofTower of Godaspart of the Summer 2024 anime lineup.To commemorate this happy occasion, let’s talk about one of the most iconic and memorable characters in this series: the one and onlyRachel. There are tons of bad things to say about this particular character, most of which have been said in a more unpleasant manner by the fans throughout the years, in many cases rightfully so....

Summary AValheimplayer has shared a video tour of the impressive mansion they built on top of a tar pit. The open-world survival sandbox game by Sweden-based Iron Gate Studio has been incredibly popular since it launched into early access in February 2021. Despite technically still being a work in progress,Valheimcontinues to enjoy a dedicated player base, thanks in part to the regular updates released by the developer. The latest major update to the Viking-themedValheimadded the Ashlands biome in May....

Quick Links Commander Gaiusfinally lays defeated at your hands, and your Tarnished triumphantly ignites a new Site of Grace and collects their rewards. But now that you have theRemembrance of the Wild Boar Rider, what should you do with it? InElden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, the Remembrance of the Wild Boar is special because it unlocks two powerful new tools. Each one fits into a different build, but choosing which one will be the best for you may be a bit of a head scratcher....

But one placeHelldivers 2’s overarching themes are completely unavoidable is on launching the game. Every time players start the game, a cutscene plays that acts as an in-universe recruitment ad for the Helldivers. This cutscene (which doubled as a launch trailer for the game) is one of the most creative things Arrowhead has done with the title and absolutely should not be the first and last of its kind. Helldivers 2 Could Use Cutscenes to Help Its Storytelling Theopening cutscene forHelldivers 2is one minute and 37 seconds long, and that’s all the time it needs to perfectly convey what the game is all about: killing aliens with cool weapons for a shady government that probably doesn’t actually have the people’s best interest at heart....