Summary Since its original debut,Call of Dutyhas introduced numerous multiplayer maps where players have logged countless hours. Among them,Nuketown stands out as a franchise staple, celebrated for its fast-paced gameplay, intuitive layout, and engaging replayability. First appearing in the originalBlack Ops, Nuketown has been a recurring map in every subsequent installment of the saga, includingBlack Ops 6. But, with so many iterations over the years, one question remains: which version is the best?...

Summary TheCall of Duty: Warzonedevelopers have restricted the use of the popular COR-45 handgun, and the community doesn’t appear to be happy with this decision. The handgun has been one of the most dominant weapons in the meta ofCall of Duty: Warzoneduring Season 1, thanks to certain attachments and blueprints. Black Ops 6andWarzoneSeason 1 Reloadedlaunched on Thursday, December 5 with a slew of new weapons, modes, and gear for both games....

Summary Quick Links Pokemonhas for long been one of the highest-grossing media franchises. According to Statista, a data company focused on research and marketing,Pokemonhad the biggest all-time revenue, with an estimated US$ 100 billion sales revenue in 2021, followed byHello Kitty— Disney properties were divided into franchises(Winnie the PoohandMickey Mousemade 3rd and 4th places). Especially after the 25th anniversary (also in 2021), The Pokemon Company has started investing more on different fronts, in order to expand the franchise even more....

TheNikkifranchise is a known dress-up game series with a lot of fans, so it’s no surprise thatInfinity Nikkihas a truly successful release. Not only does the game have a large player base to begin with, but its open-world system lives up to the current open-world frenzy. Of course, as an F2P open-world game, it’s no surprise thatInfinity Nikkialso adopts the gacha system as its primary monetization. In a gacha game,it can be hard for F2P players to get what they want....

Summary Quick Links There seems to be something unique about the atmosphere surrounding each anime season, particularly in recent years, in which Fall has seen the arrival of the most highly anticipated titles of each year on platforms likeCrunchyroll. Trends within anime come and go, but over the past few years, it has become increasingly apparent thatthe Winter anime seasonis the time when we are sent on the most parallel world journeys on average....

Summary The Saiyan forms are some of the most iconic aspects of theDragon Ballfranchise and, in terms of transformations, are easily the most important in the entire anime industry. The reveal of almost every one of these forms was met with an incredible amount of hype from the fandom, as these moments have cemented themselves as being among the most pivotal in the industry. However, some forms are generally better received than others and have had more of an impact on the overall story ofDragon Ball....

Summary Over the last few years,Dungeons and Dragonshas been working towards an evergreen rules refresh for5th Edition’s 10th anniversary. Originally dubbedOne D&D, the2024 facelift ofDungeons and Dragonsbegan with the newPlayer’s Handbookon September 17 and continued with theDungeon Master’s Guideon November 12. Now, ahead of the newMonster Manual’srelease on February 18,Dungeons and Dragonshas teased the contents of the third and final core rulebook. Over 500 stat blocks, streamlined for ease of use, are available in the book, including 85 brand-new creatures, 40 humanoid NPCs, and variations of familiar monsters, such as the primeval owlbear and the vampire umbral lord and their nightbringer minions....

Summary Quick Links McDonald’s in Japan isno stranger to anime and anime collaborations, and has done many in the past. With everything from anime-themed commercials, anime-inspired menus, anime toys, and more, it seems there is no limit to what McDonald’s will do to draw otaku in. After collaborating with some of the most popular and famous series out there, it comes as a huge surprise that the fast food restaurant is only just now collaborating with one of the biggest for the first time -Neon Genesis Evangelion(hereinEvangelion)....

Atlus has been known to produce consistently high-quality JRPGs for years now, but even so,Metaphor: Refantaziofeels like a massive accomplishment. It has enjoyed more mainstream success and critical acclaim than just about any game from the studio, which is saying something, asAtlus and its subsidiaries have not only spawned thePersonafranchise, butShin Megami Tenseiand other darlings likeCatherine. Metaphor: Refantaziosurpasses its predecessors in a number of crucial ways. In terms of gameplay, its take on thePersona/SMTclass system is perhaps the most polished one yet, honing in on the most satisfying aspects of progression and party composition to make an endlessly addictive gameplay loop....

Quick Links Fortnitehas said “Skibidi bop yes, yes, yes” about addingSkibidi Toiletskins to the game, giving players an unexpected collab between the grinning, singing heads that come out of toilets andFortnite, the most famous Battle Royale of all. WhileFortnitehas featured a multitude of collabs in the past with Marvel, Star Wars, and celebrity icons,Skibidi Toiletwas probably one that wasn’t on everyone’s radar. Players can now run across the Battle Royale island with a Skibidi Toilet of their very own thanks to the strange set of cosmetics released to the Item Shop, but how much do theSkibidi Toiletcosmetics cost inFortnite’s Item Shop, and how exactly can playersjoin the fightfor the Cameramen?...

FromSoftware is responsible for crafting some of the strongest games of the 21st century, andElden Ring Nightreignsets out to give the developer’s most recent success a multiplayer spin-off.Elden Ringwas one of 2022’s most popular titles, taking home the coveted Game of the Year award at The Game Awards. The franchise once again took the awards show by storm this year, announcingElden Ring Nightreignas the next piece ofElden Ringcontent fans will get to revel in....

Summary Ahead of the title’s February 2025 release, Konami has revealed the full list of games players will find inYu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection. Featuring a number of classic titles, including several never released in the West,Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collectionwill include a total of 14 games when it launches next year. In February 2024, Konami announced theYu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collectionas part of the planned festivities to celebrate the 25th anniversary of theYu-Gi-Ohfranchise....

Quick Links HBO’sGame of Thrones, pre-Season 8, had few “buts,” most of which were easily forgivable. For lovers of George R.R. Martin’sA Song of Ice and Firenovels, however, one thing continues to be in their wrong books: the underrepresentation of the towering European-like castles. While there are many contenders for “Most Nerfed Castle inGame of Thrones,” none might be more deserving than Moat Cailin. Moat Cailin occupies a strategic position: the passageway between the Kingsroad and the swamps of the Neck leading to the North....