Summary The protagonist ofOne Piece, Luffy has always been an incredibly powerful character that Oda has illustrated some of the most incredible fights with. Luffy is also the character that has fought most fights inOne Piece, and that is a given, since he is the face ofOne Piece, after all. While the beginning to his journey as a pirate was quite humble, he has now become one of the strongest pirates on the seas....
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold Warhas only just started its seasons of post-launch content, and with every season comes new operators. With campaign characters like Frank Woods, Russel Adler, and Helen Park all playable, fans have plenty of options to choose from already. However, more familiar faces can still come toCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, though that does not mean their appearances will not be exciting. In fact, Treyarch has some surprising options available to them that still make sense within the context of theBlack Opsuniverse....
Hero Pools were first introduced a week ago, and they are already changing howOverwatchis being played. The Principle Game Designer, Scott Mercer, says that the intention of Hero Pools is to offer a gaming experience that is always changing and explains that most people respond positively to a meta that doesn’t remain stagnant. It is looking like this hero rotation from Hero Pools is doing just that—keeping the meta fresh....
Path of Exiledeveloper Grinding Gear Games has finally officially confirmed the existence of the long-rumored hard-mode version of the game, titled “Ruthless.” While the free-to-play hack ‘n’ slash has offered a number of endgame-tier expansions to its most hardcore audience over the years, it’s always been just a matter of time before super-powered meta builds ended up dominating the new content. With that in mind,Path of Exilehas often struggled with retaining players that desire a slower, more strategic and, perhaps, punishing gameplay experience that will keep them on their toes for long periods of time....
Players inPokemon GOcan now catch a limited variety of Pokemon from the Kalos region with an event to help welcome them in. These Pokemon are all from the franchise’s sixth generation, which is mostly well known for introducing mega evolutions and the fairy-type. While not all of the Pokemon from the Kalos region have been added toPokemon GOyet, a few notable Pokemon did arrive with the recent update. This includes the Kalos region’s starter Pokemon: Chespin, Fennekin, and Froakie....
In many pieces of fiction, great heroes must undertake a journey in order to come to terms with their destiny. This is the case inShrine’s Legacy, the upcoming action RPG-lite that takes inspiration from classic titles likeFinal Fantasy 9and the 2DLegend of Zeldagames, while also introducing a new story with co-op gameplay. The developers at Positive Concept Games wanted to make sure that their game had memorable characters and a setting that resonated with players....
Summary Square EnixCEO Takashi Kiryu has made statements regarding the company’s stance on generative AI technology, changing its initial stance regarding its usage in creative fields. As opposed to the statement made at the start of the year that suggested aggressive usage,Square Enixwill be taking a more methodical and careful approach. This statement was given at a recent shareholders' meeting held earlier this month. The use of AI has become a more commonplace and controversial application in many fields, thanks to applications like ChatGPT and Midjourney....
One would be hard-pressed to find any remotely common science fiction concept that isn’t covered by Gene Roddenberry’s long-running franchise. This particular well-established backstory detail isStar Trek’s take on the super-soldier trope, and it goes in a very dark direction. Generally, theone film in the franchisethat is most popular amongst fans and outsiders alike isStar Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. The 1982 film features a ton of the quotable moments and iconic exchanges that fans love about the franchise....
The UC Vanguard is one of the first factions players can join inStarfield, and the group offers several missions that reward with XP, Credits, and United Colonies citizenship. The first mission, Supra Et Ultra, has players taking a brief history lesson and a ship combat test. Starfieldplayers will first encounter the UC Vanguard early in the game duringThe Old Neighborhoodmain mission, though players do not have to join at that moment and can return anytime to enlist if they are interested in doing so....
Quick Links While the story might not be immaculate, the combat inStellar Bladeis absolutely phenomenal. The game puts a lot of focus on the action side of things, and it shows. To make the combat more interesting, the developers have put a variety of enemies in the game. Each enemy has a different attack pattern, which players must learn to earn a flawless victory. In some cases, skill alone isn’t sufficient....
The Muppets will be returning as presenters in this year’s iteration ofThe Game Awards. The famed puppet characters had previously presented inThe Game Awardsfrom 2018 to 2020 but skipped last year’s show with no apparent reason given.The Game Awards have been produced and hosted by Geoff Keighley since 2014. Keighley established the awards show to celebrate and honor the achievements of the games industry while also hosting world premieres of upcoming titles in a manner similar to theyearly Summer Game Fest, which is also hosted by Keighley....
Summary New social deduction gameThe Walking Dead: Betrayalis likeProject Winterwith zombies. Game Rant was able to go hands-on withThe Walking Dead: Betrayalfor a few sessions to see just how this latest take on the social deduction genre stacks up compared to its competitors. Social deduction games have been all the rage in recent years, largely thanks to thesuccess ofAmong Us. BesidesAmong Us, one of the more popular social deduction games on the market isProject Winter, which currently enjoys a “Very Positive” overall rating on Steam....
A new wave of McFarlane Toys’ DC Multiverse line draws on a well-loved era ofBatman’s animated career. Four new figures are set to bring heroes and villains fromThe New Batman Adventuresto collections, celebrating the show’s iconic style and the Dark Knight’s continuing crime-fighting exploits. The New Batman Adventureswas the immediate successor toBatman: The Animated Series, comprising that iconic series’s fourth and fifth seasons. It came with refreshed animation, a smoother style, and a new focus....
