Final bosses are a quintessential video game thing. They represent the ultimate challenge, a test of all your skills and abilities against an enemy so fearsome and powerful that no other enemy before them can compare. It’s meant to be a climactic conclusion to a game you’ve invested your time in, culminating in a big … Read more
Metroid Dread developer MercurySteam has announced layoffs at the company, which it refers to as a “workforce adjustment process.” MercurySteam partnered with Nintendo on Metroid Dread 2021 and before that was released Metroid: Samus Returns on 3DS in 2017. Although the company is an independent studio, it has worked closely with major publishers such as … Read more
Magic: The Gathering has some weird naming conventions, and another has reared its head with the new Foundations Commander decks. These upcoming precons are aimed at new players, hence the Foundation's name, but this clashes with the name of Foundation's set, which is made even more confusing by the fact that they're being released as … Read more
Marvel Rivals Season 8 is just around the corner, and developer NetEase Games has revealed two new characters that will be joining the roster: Devil Dinosaur and Cyclops. Since its launch in late 2024, Marvel Rivals has built a massive roster of playable characters spanning the Marvel multiverse. The game features iconic favorites like Spider-Man, … Read more
When I started Dune: Awakening 9 months ago I honestly didn't know if I would even enjoy what I was getting myself into. Except occasional Destiny 2 play, I left MMOs behind years ago, after life evolved to the point where I couldn't endure the long gaming sessions the genre requires if you hope to … Read more
Marvel Rivals'eighth season starts this week (Friday, May 15), dubbed'Sins of Alchemax.' The most exciting thing about the update is that players can check out the new Vanguard hero, Devil dinosaurwho also happens to be the fiftieth character added to NetEase's hero shooter. Cyclops from the X-Men also joins the roster, but he won't be … Read more
The Dragon Ball Super manga has been on hiatus since last year, when Toyotarou released Dragon Ball Super Chapter 104. As it stands, the manga is currently 24 volumes long, and while Toyotarou teased the series' return earlier this year, there's no telling when the Black Frieza Saga will begin in earnest. While the fans … Read more
The Hidden Leaf, Stone, Mist, Cloud, and Sand Villages form the Five Great Shinobi Nations in Naruto. Each village possesses immense military strength, so it is not surprising that they have produced many of the strongest ninjas in history. That said, there are several powerful shinobi who did not belong to any of the Five … Read more
LEGO has finally revealed the long rumoured The Lord of the Rings Minas Tirith set, and it will be an expensive addition to one's growing collection. The Lord of the Rings and LEGO have continued to collaborate over the years, but this set is the largest the partnership has brought to life. A LEGO Minas … Read more
It all comes down to this – you’re moving into the last episode of The Dark Pictures Anthology: Directive 8020, and with 44 potential character deaths throughout the game, it’s no surprise that your final stretch toward the end is rife with more than half of those opportunities around almost every corner. You’ve learned the … Read more
