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Summary Optimus Prime has etched his name into pop culture folklore as an iconic leader with many memorable quotes and moments of inspiration. But since theTransformersseries has gained popularity, he has also developed a reputation as a capable warrior with many memorable fights against his foes. The leader of the Autobots very much lives up to his lineage as a Prime because of his courage and incredible fighting ability. What makes Optimus Prime stand out isn’t just his ability to fight, however....

Summary Most people are familiar with the concept of a tank character that can withstand enemy blows and attract attention. These characters are mostly useful in squad-based games where they need to cover for weaker party members who are better off using their ranged attacks instead. It’s imperative to use tank builds in certain Western RPGs to implement efficient strategies in combat, especially on higher difficulties. The last thing anyone wants is for their ranged glass cannon to become a target of enemy attacks, and a tank is perfect to serve as cover for such party members in battle....

Amazon’s holiday deals includeThe Last of Us Part II Remastered, which is now available for $39.97. This improved PlayStation 5 version of the critically acclaimed action-adventure got a 20% discount from its original price of $49.99, saving shoppers just over $10. The updated version of the game comes with enhanced visuals, new features, and improved performance designed to take advantage of Sony’s latest-generation console. Not knowing how long the discount lasts, it’s better to grab a copy now!...

Summary A player recently managed to capture a bizarre glitch while playingMarvel Rivalswhich swapped their chosen character with a completely different one. The glitch occurred while the player was checking out the Hela emote screen inside the menus ofMarvel Rivals. However, Hela was nowhere to be seen, with her player model strangely being swapped with Captain America’s. Released less than a month ago,Marvel Rivalshas already managed to cut out a decent-sized sliceof the hero shooter pie thanks to its impressive presentation, unique art style, satisfying gameplay, and, of course, its wide selection of characters....

While Warner Bros. Discovery has faced a series of challenging financial setbacks following the underperformance of high-profile game releases, there’s a majorly successful franchise under its umbrella which remains a bastion of untapped potential. With thesuccess ofHogwarts Legacyshowing that single-player titles can thrive in the realm of fantasy, and theLord of the Ringslicense behind games likeMiddle-earth: Shadow of Warno longer in the hands of WBD, it’s clear thatGame of Thronesremains an IP which could follow a similar path with its own adaptations....

Summary For those eagerly awaiting the release of Obsidian Entertainment’sAvowed, Spiders’GreedFall 2: The Dying World, sequel and prequel to the 2018 fantasy RPG, might be a worthwhile alternative, even while it’s in early access. Despite bothAvowedandGreedFall 2being different games, their roots draw from the same pool of nutrients, offering experiences that are original and unique and yet similar to one another in the ways that matter most. Whether it’s their beautiful and lore-enriched fantasy settings, their choice-driven, role-playing gameplay, or their rewarding exploration,AvowedandGreedFall 2run significant parallels to one another....

Summary After being involved in three movies, Willem Dafoe is notorious with theSpider-Manfranchise. He first appeared in 2004 as part ofSpider-Man 2and reprised his role of Norman Osborn/Green Goblin three years later forSpider-Man 3. Most presumed that his time in that character and theMarvelworld was over until his surprise appearance in 2021’sSpider-Man: No Way Home,as he entered the universe created for Tom Holland’s version of the popular web-slinger. The movie saw multiple former villains return alongside Andrew Garfield and Tobey Maguire, who played their versions of Spider-Man within the Marvel Cinematic Universe for the first time....

A newWuthering Wavesleak has revealed that Rover’s next element will be Aero and that the unit should debut in Version 2.2.Wuthering Waveswill soon enter its Rinascita chapter and with it will come numerous new characters and Echoes. Similar toGenshin Impact,Elements inWuthering Wavesare a character’s damage-dealing attribute that manifests through their Attacks, Skill, or Ultimate. The difference lies in howWuthering Wavesdoes not have elemental reactions but instead features Intro and Outro Skills for enhanced damage....

Summary While this may be Xbox’s first incoming lineup reveal of the year, it’s not the first 2025 announcement for the subscription service. Microsoft previously unveiledsignificant changes coming to Xbox Game Pass, including age restrictions and a shift in how rewards work. Many of these changes are already in effect — just in time for the first slate of new available games. Microsoftannounced seven games coming to Xbox Game Passon the official Xbox blog on June 02, 2025....

Summary Zenless Zone Zerohas shared the official first look at Astra Yao’s in-game model. The character has been mentioned various times in previousZenless Zone Zerocontent, and it is rumored that she would become playable in future updates. However, this is the first confirmation that Astra Yao will debut in-game potentially after Version 1.4. Zenless Zone Zerois getting ready to launch its next update on December 18. The update, titled “A Storm of Falling Stars,” will add a new main story chapter and the release of S-rank units Asaba Harumasa and the highly-anticipated Hoshimi Miyabi....

Summary Zenless Zone Zerodeveloper HoYoverse has recently released the game’s Update 1.4. The newestZenless Zone Zeroupdate brings two new playable characters, more story content, multiple bug fixes, and much more, and marks an important time for the popular action RPG. Released in July,Zenless Zone Zerois the newest free-to-play game from developer HoYoverse, which is widely known for titles such asGenshin ImpactandHonkai: Star Rail.Zenless Zone Zeroreceived mostly positive reviews, with an average critic score of 76 on OpenCritic, and has cemented its place among thebest gacha games for F2P playersin 2024....

Summary Rumors have begun to surface about one ofXbox’s many 2025-stamped first-party games getting delayed into 2026.Xboxhad a very solid 2024 of first-party titles, led by Ninja Theory’s long-awaitedSenua’s Saga: Hellblade 2and MachineGames’Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. The latter, while having missed the 2024 Game Awards cutoff, received very high praise from critics and gamers alike, becoming one of 2024’s best games. Xbox’s first-party 2025 picture began forming during its impressive Summer Game Fest showcase in June....

In the 1970s and 1980s, when gaming began to grow increasingly popular with arcade games likePac-Manand thenSuper Mario Bros.on the NES, little did anyone know at that time that one day a genre of video games currently identified as “cozy” would dominate the scene, defined by games that see players doing ordinary, everyday things like tending to a garden or conversing with fellow townsfolk. Today, the cozy game craze has stolen the spotlight with hittitles likeAnimal Crossing: New HorizonsandStardew Valley, having grown to be almost just as popular as the currently most preferred video game genres....