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Summary Arcanemay have come to an end, but Riot’s plans to extend itsLeague of Legendsgame into a universe on screen are only beginning. Spanning for just two seasons on Netflix,Arcanebrought to life a handful of champions fromLeague of Legends’140-strong roster. The series takes place in the regions of Piltover and Zaun and explores the conflict and relationships between characters on both sides, such as siblings Jinx and Vi, and scientists Viktor and Jayce....

Summary Gotham Knightsmay be coming to theSwitch 2, some newly surfaced evidence suggests. Were that to happen,Nintendo’s unannounced console would mark the fourth platform on whichGotham Knightswas released. TheSwitch 2 is rumored to have entered mass productionnear the end of 2024, possibly as early as late September. This belief is substantiated by the recent uptick in hardware leaks describing or depicting the upcoming console. Switch 2 game leaks haven’t been nearly as prevalent throughout this period....

Summary ThePower Rangersmight have failed to join the likes ofOne PieceandStranger Thingson Netflix’s streaming service after the recent disintegration of a deal with the streamer to bring the Rangers back to screens across the world, but there’s still some hope on the horizon. Despite existing squarely ina genre that Anime decidedly does better than live-action, thePower Rangersfranchise (and its Japanese progenitorSuper Sentai) have been a massive success across the world, taking the niche storytelling style and iconic character designs and building a multimedia empire that’s included all forms of media ranging from shows to movies, video games, and even a wide selection of merch....

Severanceseason two is fast approaching its long-awaited arrival onApple TV+in only a few short weeks, but in the meantime, the science fiction psychological thriller’s director, Ben Stiller, opens up about how he championed Adam Scott’s role in the series while comparingThe Secret Life of Walter Mittyactor toBreaking Bad’s Byran Cranston. Previously, Stiller, who has starred in and directed a host of movies, includingZoolanderandTropic Thunder, said thatSeveranceseason two almost went in an entirely different directionto the one fans know and love, where he thought about making the series into something likeThe Office....

Summary A new report confirms thatSonyis actively interested in the acquisition of Kadokawa, a major Japanese media conglomerate and the parent company of FromSoftware, developers ofElden Ringand theSoulstitles. According to rumors,Sonyis “in talks” to acquire the publisher. The global media industry is entering an age of major consolidation. From the Disney buyout of Fox to Microsoft merging with Activision-Blizzard toSony itself picking upDestinydeveloper Bungiein 2022, the biggest players in the media industry are looking for ways to get even bigger....

Afterwinning Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2021, few would have blamed developer Hazelight if it had played it safe by working on sequel to its successful splitscreen co-op adventureIt Takes Two. But anyone who knows Hazelight director Josef Fares knows that he isn’t interested in following trends or prescribed paths. Instead, Hazelight is building on its experience with co-op games likeA Way Outand the aforementionedIt Takes Twoto deliverSplit Fiction....

Summary Netflix’s global hitSquid Gamehas fans buzzing with excitement after the streaming platform accidentally revealed the release date for its much-awaited third season, sparking a frenzy online before an official announcement could even be made. The second season ofSquid Game, which premiered on May 19, 2025, opened to positive reviews from critics and audiences. The sophomore edition of the Netflix series took place right after Seong Gi-Hun became the only player to survive the competition and win 45....

Summary AStardew Valleyplayer shared their frustration at finding a meteorite had landed overnight in one of the worst possible places on their farm. The fan isn’t alone, as whileStardew Valleymeteorites can be exciting and valuable, they have also been a nuisance for many players who have encountered them. InStardew Valley, random experiences can happen on the farm when a player goes to sleep for the night. This includes things like fairies orStardew Valley’s witch appearing and casting magicon crops or animals, alien crash landings, or meteorites falling from the sky....

Summary ACall of Duty: Black Ops 6player encounters a strange situation in which another player was able to use the Jet Gun while on Citadelle des Morts. This is the newest map to joinBlack Ops 6’s Zombies mode, with players discovering new methods and strategies in the weeks since Citadelle des Morts was released. However, one glitch, or a possible hack, allowed a player to use the Jet Gun, one of the most powerful Wonder Weapons inCall of Duty: Black Ops 6,something the map was not balanced for....

Hero shooters likeMarvel Rivalslive and die by their roster’s overall balance. The developers need to ensure that each hero feels strong and fun to play without making them overpowered compared to others. Such a task is easier said than done, as evidenced by a post on the officialMarvel Rivalssubreddit arguing that heroes like Hawkeye must be nerfed. The OP does make some valid complaints about Clint’s overall damage and wealth of defwensive options, but there is also a fair case against nerfing him....

Summary The parental figure and child characteron an apocalypse road trip became a popular trope following the release of Cormac McCarthy’sThe Roadand the subsequent film adaptation three years later. While definitely an overused setup, it has also provided some great gaming narratives and memorable relationships. Despite the title given to the trope, (often also referred to as, “apocalypse dad”, to describe the parental figure), only some of the games embodying this narrative trope actually feature a father and son relationship specifically....

Summary It’s hard to summarize the quality of a show likeDandadanin any way that it didn’t already articulate within the first few minutes ofits bombastic, charming, and well-paced premiere. Of all 2024’s delights in the realm of anime, few shows were as anticipated as this new-age shōnen brimming with attitude and heartfelt romance, and to the surprise of no one, it was a blast. Animated by Science Saru and directed by Fuga Yamashiro,Dandadanis the story of a boy who believes in aliens but not ghosts and a girl who believes in ghosts but not aliens....

The tyrannical Doctor Doom and his 2099 counterpart have ushered in a catastrophic event called the “Timestream Entanglement,” in which multiple universes and timelines are being forced to converge. This simple but effective premise allowsMarvel Rivals' developers to draw inspiration from all corners ofthe Marvel universewhen it comes to its roster, with heroes and villains being able to be taken from any timeline. Marvel Rivals' roster already has a few examples of this multiversal creativity, with its version of Captain America being a more tech-focused warrior who was thawed out of the ice in the 2080s, and Black Panther being the leader of the Intergalactic Empire of Wakanda....