Summary The development team behindThe Witcher 4recently hinted at the return of a beloved side activity from the previous game: Gwent. One of the first new game announcements to come from last week’s The Game Awards 2024 was the official first look atThe Witcher 4, which CDPR confirmed to be working on back in 2022. The stunning, pre-renderedWitcher 4trailer confirmed that Ciri will be taking over as the lead protagonist from Geralt, who will also make an appearance in the upcoming follow-up to his own acclaimed trilogy....

Summary CD Projekt RED’s Adam Badowski has revealed thatThe Witcher 4will address how Ciri is on the path to becoming a witcher in the new game. Some fans had expressed confusion about how the character passed the Trial of the Grasses prior toThe Witcher 4, but according to Badowski, all will be explained. The Witcher 4was revealed at The Game Awards 2024, arriving with an epic cinematic trailer and giving fans their first taste of what they could expect when the game eventually arrives....

Summary Few actresses had bigger 2024s than Ella Purnell, the apparent darling of the television industry who appeared in one hit show after another in the last year, from the critically acclaimed video game adaptationFalloutto the final season of the Netflix original series based on the League of Legends video game,Arcane, to the darkly exhilarating book adaptation seriesSweetpea. The latter title is a psychological thriller that explores the descent of an overlooked woman into a life of murder, with Purnell delivering a chilling and gripping performance that is both a great follow-up toFalloutand also shows the actress’s range if fans of Purnell’s weren’t already aware....

Summary On December 4, Blizzard releasedWarcraft 2: RemasteredPatch 1.0.1, which brought balance adjustments to the game for the first time in over 20 years. Among the units changed inWarcraft 2: RemasteredPatch 1.0.1, the Ogre Mage’s Bloodlust ability received significant nerfs, while others such as Paladins and Death Knights were slightly buffed. Warcraft 2: Remasteredwas shadow-dropped during Blizzard’sWarcraft30th Anniversary Direct broadcast on November 13, as part of theWarcraft Battle Chestcollection that included updated versions oftheWarcraftRTS trilogy....

Summary Spider-Man has always been one of Marvel’s most beloved and relatable heroes, but inMarvel Rivals, he may ascend to a role of greater significance than he has ever assumed before.Marvel Rivalsmay be a hero shooter, but it is far from a generic one thanks to its deep lore, which sees a phenomenon called the Timestream Entanglement pulling multiple timelines together into one reality, bringing different versions ofMarvel’s most iconic heroes and villainstogether where they must decide to set aside their differences and ally together against the overarching antagonists, Doom and his 2099 counterpart, or remain in their longstanding rivalries....

Summary Quick Links The first season of the anime adaptation ofThe 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love Youmanga created by Rikito Nakamura and Yukiko Nozawa aired in 2023, and it was an easy contender for the titles of romance anime of the year and romantic comedy anime of the year for its uniquely outlandish approach to the well-established anime harem trope. The hilarity continues with the upcoming second season of the anime, which will likely introduce the next five fated girlfriends of series protagonist Rentarō Aijō....

Summary Developer Wargaming has launched its annual Holiday Ops event forWorld of Tanks, featuring Hollywood actor Jason Statham from December 6 to January 13. The actor will “spice things up” by offeringWorld of Tanksplayers new missions and tasks. World of Tankscame out in 2010 and still goes strong thanks to its mix of strategy, regular updates, and seasonal events that keep players hooked.World of Tanksboasts over 600 historically inspired tanksand offers a blend of casual and competitive gameplay....

Summary World of Warcraftjust shared a map of the Siren Isle that shows where and when each rare spawn shows up. By using this map, fans should be well-equipped to find these elite enemies while exploring the new zone inWorld of WarcraftPatch 11.0.7. Siren Isle,World of Warcraftcontent update 11.0.7, recently went live, bringing with it tons of new stuff to enjoy. While some aspects of the patch, such asWorld of Warcraft’s Fate of the Kirin Tor questline, are not yet available, most of the update is now live, including the Siren Isle zone and its accompanying quests, challenges, and rewards....

Summary Some gamers have recently reported that at least fiveXboxtitles have gone missing from their libraries without warning. While games are often delisted from certain platforms, it’s unusual to see already-purchased games vanishing from libraries, so this bizarre occurrence may indicate some pretty bad news forXboxfans. Gamers have been able to purchase digital titles on Xbox systems since the release of the Xbox Games Store, formerly known as the Xbox Live Marketplace, in 2005....

Socko is one of the many crafting materials inInfinity Nikki, and it is mainly found in Florawish and Breezy Meadow. Although it looks like a sock, hence the name Socko, it’s actually considered an insect in the game and can mostly be foundunder a Woolfruit Tree on sunny days. The material is quite rare, so there won’t bemuch to collect inInfinity Nikki. To ensure Stylists won’t lack this item in the future, they can make it their daily task to visit all theSocko locations inInfinity Nikki....

Summary While the new year has already given video game enthusiasts multiple new announcements about IPs being adapted for the screen or theater, one particular project that fans were looking forward to seeing on the big screen has been sunset. Video game adaptations have always been a goldmine for fans' speculation about what an adaptation could look like, as the medium can often be even more effective at getting players to care about a fictional character or cause due to its immersive aspect....

Summary Arcanewas a huge success, but one report suggests the good reception hasn’t translated into enough revenue forLeague of Legends. One of the most popular competitive games,League of Legendshas a large active player base. The MOBA also has a large universe with other releases besides the main game. One of these isArcane, a Netflix production with two seasons: the first, released in 2021, and the second, which premiered this year. Strongly inspired by the game’s universe, it shows the underworld Zaun and the elite of Piltover and the clashes between the two realities....

Speed is key in some games, especiallyfirst-person shooters. Rather than worrying about stealth and immersion, some games emphasize making a game feel like a rollercoaster ride from beginning to end. Some developers execute this by featuring non-stop gameplay that keeps the player moving at breakneck speed, while others feature non-stop shooting. First-person shooters come in all shapes and sizes, dating back to the early 90s. Those kinds of games still influence modern games, from linear shooter campaigns to online multiplayer games, leaving players feeling as if they haven’t blinked in the previous half hour, but in the best ways possible....