For manyCall of Dutyplayers, particularly veterans, the setting of 2025 inBlack Ops 2felt like a distant future whenthe game was released back in 2012. Now, over a decade later, what was once seen as futuristic has transitioned into contemporary reality. Like many titles set in the future during their launch, Treyarch developed a narrative-driven campaign and multiplayer experience forBlack Ops 2that, surprisingly, predicted some real-world developments. Whether through technology, geopolitics, or societal shifts,Call of Dutymanaged to foreshadow events that align with our reality....

Summary Rukia Kuchiki is one ofBleach’smost recognizable characters and is the one responsible for kicking off the entire story upon granting Soul Reaper powers to Ichigo in the first episode. While Rukia may have been imprisoned for the first major arc of the story, since being rescued by Ichigo, she has joined the frontlines with her comrades on more than a few occasions, putting her immense powers on full display for fans to admire....

Summary Quick Links The following contains spoilers for BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War Part 3 – The Conflict, Episode 11, “Shadows Gone”, available onHuluandDisney+. The 11th episode ofBLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War Part 3 – The Conflictwas a beautifully directed exploration of the relationship between Captain-Commander Shunsui Kyо̄raku and his faithful Lieutenant from his time as Captain of Squad 8, Nanao Ise, who became the key to victory against the Quincy Lille Barro....

The following contains spoilers for the second half of the final episode of BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War Part 3 – The Conflict, available onHuluandDisney+. Summary Quick Links The terrifying might of the Wandenreich was made abundantly clear in the early parts ofBLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood Waras scores of Shinigami lost their lives in the surprise invasion waged by Yhwach’s new army, including various powerful and talented combatants, like 1st Squad Lieutenant, Chо̄jirо̄ Sasakibe, who was the first casualty of the war five days before the Soul Society was attacked....

Summary Quick Links With Episode 14,Blue LockSeason 2 concludes and comes to an end, leaving the fans asking for more. The finale, ‘Last Attack’, which, to be fair, is the perfect title considering it’s an all-out final attack from both teams. The episode picks up where the series has been taking us—character development, stellar soccer playing, and the emotional toll of all the characters being on this emotional rollercoaster—is the finale....

Summary Players are complaining about the way the AK74 handles inCall of Duty: Black Ops 6, with some criticizing the weapon in comparison to the traditional AK47 assault rifle. There’s a vast collection of weapons to choose from inBlack Ops 6, though the AK74 is likely one of the more popular given how prevalent the assault rifle is in other media as well as previousCall of Dutytitles. However, some players think Treyarch missed the mark when it comes to the AK74 inCall of Duty: Black Ops 6....

A new modern military game fromDays GonedeveloperBend Studiohas recently been leaked online. This new title fromBend Studiowill supposedly build upon the elements ofDays Gone, specifically the open-world systems. Not much about the game has been leaked other than a couple of screenshots, providing some small insight into some of the game’s possible mechanics, setting, and gameplay details. Bend Studio is a Sony-owned studio that was first found in 1992, which would go on to develop various games likeBubsy 3DandSyphon Filter....

Summary Tuesday, December 17 is going to be a big day forPokemon TCG Pocketplayers, as that’s when the Mythical Island expansion launches for the popular mobile game, and it’s also a day that fans can snag extra free hourglasses.Pokemon TCG Pockethas been a massive success since it first launched, with millions of downloads and over $120 million in revenue within a month of its launch. The Pokemon Company will no doubt want to keepPokemon TCG Pocket’s dizzying success going strong into 2025, and so it’s looking to capitalize on the game’s popularity through special events and new content....

Summary December 19 is set to be a big day for PC gamers, marking the start of theSteamWinter Sale 2024. The upcomingSteampromotion is planned to run for two weeks. Valve announces new Steam sales eventsperiodically, typically several times per year. For the upcoming winter sale, the company confirmed its dates all the way back in February 2024, but did not specify the exact start and end times for the promotion....

Summary TheDestiny 2player count on Steam dropped to an all-time low in the last 30 days, which raises some questions about the game’s direction going into 2025. The steep decline inDestiny 2players can be traced back to days after the launch of The Final Shape in June, as the decade-long Light and Darkness saga finally came to a close. The launch of theDestiny 2: The Final Shapeexpansionsaw Guardians from around the world team up to finish off the Witness and end the story that began with the originalDestinygame in 2014....

Quick Links Disney Dreamlight Valleyis bursting with recipes to try and ingredients to find, with some meals being trickier to make than others. Aquatic Escargot is aDisney Dreamlight Valleyrecipeintroduced inTheStorybook ValeDLC with a unique batch of ingredients. While you might expect it to be a dish made from ingredients fished from the ocean or pools of water around the Valley, Aquatic Escargot is made entirely from ingredients from the spices and herbs collection....

Warning: The following contains spoilers for Dragon Ball DAIMA Episode 12, “True Strength”, now streaming onCrunchyroll. Summary Dragon Ball DAIMAmay have taken its time reaching some of the more exciting battles in this series, but everything heated up to a new level in Episode 12, “True Strength”. The hunt for the Demon Realm Dragon Balls rolls on from two different sides, and both find themselves locked in a critical battle with the Tamagamis that protect these rare treasures....

Summary Quick Links Oda is the brilliant mangaka ofOne Pieceand certainly one of the most influential people in the world. His series,One Piece, has taken the world by storm, and inspired millions upon millions of people all over the world.One Pieceis far from finished, but fans know that with each passing year, it is getting closer to it. With the story now inthe Final Saga it is inevitable for it to come to a conclusionwithin the next few years, and by the year 2030, the series is likely to be very close to its end....