Marvel Rivalshad a stacked roster of thirty-three playable characters on launch. While this number is incredible, leaks forMarvel Rivals’ character roster have been consistent since the game’s beta. With more characters on the way, it would be unsurprising to seeMarvel Rivalstap into a project the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been developing since Phase Two. The MCU has always been a carefully crafted machine, with each installment building upon each other to introduce new characters and plot lines....

The announcement ofMafia: The Old Countryat this year’s Gamescom was a massive reveal, marking the first new chapter since 2016. TheMafiafranchise is a beloved series, and the official confirmation that a brand-new story is set to arrive next year was one of the high points of the massive gaming event. Like its predecessor,Mafia 3,Mafia: The Old Countrybecame official at Gamescom, but this year’s Game Awards brought even more insight to eager gamers....

2025 has barely started, and there’s already a promising new Soulslike coming into view. Coming fromDungeon Fighter Online’s developer Neople and publisher Nexon,The First Berserker: Khazanis an action-RPG set in the distant past of the MMORPG’s universe. Initially announced asProject BBQin 2018,The First Berserkerreturned with a trailer at The Game Awards 2023, and is now approaching its launch for Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S on June 28, 2025. Khazan’s game’s exciting CG and gameplay videos have already turned some heads, and it still has plenty more to see....

Capcom has officially announced that a sequel to its beloved action-adventure gameOkamiis in development. While the new entry in the series has not been given an official title, it was revealed during The Game Awards as the second-to-last major World Premiere, just before Naughty Dog’sIntergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. Fans were treated to a brief but visually striking one-minute teaser trailer for theOkamisequel accompanied by The Game Awards’ orchestra, evoking nostalgia for the original game’s signature paintbrush art style....

Summary The Lord of the Ringshas always been a story of light versus dark, good versus evil, and hope versus despair. While its themes of friendship and camaraderie are often brought to the forefront, the series also never neglects the darkness that grips Middle-earth. This contrast ultimately makesThe Lord of the Ringsnot just a timeless fantasy epic for book and film, but also establishes it as a potential candidate for the horror genre of video games....

Summary Santa Monica’sGod of Warseries has already proven its ability to transcend mythologies, going from Greek mythology in the original series to Norse mythology in the rebooted saga. However, now that the rebootedGod of Warseries' Norse saga is over, the opportunity for it to explore unprecedented mythologies presents itself, with one rather unlikely candidate now being more viable than ever:Polynesian mythology. It might seem strange at first to suggest thatGod of Warcould venture into Polynesian mythology, especially after its extensive journey through Greek and Norse mythology....

Dragon Age: The Veilguardembraces transmog, deeper customization, and player-driven fashion, but it still lacks one crucial feature fromDragon Age: Inquisition—the Golden Nug. For completionists and style enthusiasts, the absence of this feature is glaring. Without it, players must start from scratch with every playthrough, losing access to armor, weapons, and collectible upgrades they’ve already earned. Due to the expanded transmog system inDragon Age: The Veilguardand its focus on player expression, the absence of a Golden Nug is even more noticeable....

The 343 Industries era ofHalohasn’t had the most well-regarded campaigns in series history. 2012’sHalo 4featured a half-baked new enemy faction,2015’sHalo 5: Guardiansmade some divisive narrative decisions and offered an uneven dual protagonist structure, and 2021’sHalo Infinitewas commended for feeling like a long-awaited return to the series' roots, but its pacing left a little to be desired. Following its recent rebranding, Halo Studios seems to be ushering in a new age ofHalo, and hopefully that new age will continue to put singleplayer campaigns front and center....

Summary The Shadowy Figure is back inWorld of Warcraft ClassicSeason of Discovery Phase 6, this time watching players progress through Ahn’Qiraj from the sidelines. This mysterious individual’s continued association with the Void, Old Gods, and other dark designs adds further fuel to the speculation that the Shadowy Figure is none other than Xal’atath, the main antagonist ofWorld of Warcraft: The War Within. During the first phase of Season of Discovery,World of Warcraft Classicfans encountered an enigmatic Shadowy Figurewho helped them craft Void-Touched Armaments – some of the best gear available at that level....

Summary AZeldafan and his family have put together an incredible pair of LEGO builds, bringing Hyrule Castle and the Temple of Time to life in LEGO form. The incredible fan tributes toZeldashow the incredible creativity that can be achieved with LEGO, so long as builders are willing to put in the time and effort. While there are plenty of LEGO sets that come with directions and a pre-planned finished build, part of the joy of the blocks is building whatever someone puts their mind to....

Summary Infinity Nikkiis centered around collecting outfits:some help Nikki defeat other stylists in contests, complete her compendium, or simply take great photos. Others grant her special powers that assist withmaterial collection for use in other outfits,exploration, and combat: these are called Ability Outfits. Players are given one to start with and can unlock the rest via tutorials and progressing the main story. These outfits are all critical to exploring Miraland, but some are more useful often than others....

Quick Links Indiana Jones and The Great Circleallow players to secure and wear various disguises in different regions to hide from enemies and enter restricted areas without getting detected. This mechanic is another reason how the game stays true to the movies by allowing Indy to slip into a particular uniform to fool enemies like the Nazis. However, even wearing a disguise won’t protect Indy from getting recognized by higher-ranking enemy soldiers, so there’s still a level of caution required while infiltrating enemy bases and restricted areas....

Summary Quick Links Yugo Kobayashi is the author ofAo Ashi, one of the mostwell-known sports manga of all time.Naturally, he is best known for Ao Ashi, but he has worked on other titles. Fermat Kitchen is among his lesser-known works. However, it will soon be introduced to the masses as an anime adaptation has been confirmed. Fermat Kitchen’s anime adaptation will increase the manga’s exposure, resulting in an increase in the fanbase....