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Another new face is joining theStar Warsfranchise. Actor Lee Jung-Jae has been officially cast as the male lead in the newStar WarsDisney Plus television show,The Acolyte. Star Wars: The Acolytewas previously announced in December 2020. Though production and casting are only now ramping up, the Leslye Headland-helmed show has yet to reveal more than a scant few plot details. However, according toDeadline, the project has just tapped Lee to star as the male lead of the show, opposite Amandla Stenberg....

Summary Embark Studios releases update 1.5.5 forThe Finals, introducing a bunch of nerfs for popular weapons and gear including the Defibrulator, while also making important tweaks to Crossplay and Matchmaking services. Since theofficial launch ofThe Finalsduring The Game Awards 2023, Embark has continued to tweak and update the experience for the growing number of players. Alongside the live-service format, Embark has continued to release new updates to add new features, tweak existing systems, as well as fix bugs that the community has identified....

One of the many perks of being a video game character is the ability to avoid aging. While a fewgames likeUncharted 4: A Thief’s Endtake a realistic approach to the subject of growing old, most properties keep their iconic protagonists youthful throughout every installment. However, while this approach may be common for developers, some fans have an interest in seeing what their favorite characters would really look like. Realistic portraits have put believable spins on everything fromthe cast ofOverwatchto Kirby, and website Compare The Market has continued this popular trend....

Turtle Beach has been one of the premiere names in headsets for a while now, but the company has typically kept things within a certain price and quality range. Specifically, its Stealth line has carved a nice niche for gamers looking for quality audio without breaking the bank. But the company hasn’t ever offered a premium headset, until the introduction of the Stealth Pro. The Turtle Beach Stealth Pro is the company’s first big foray into the world ofpremium gaming headsets, boasting impressive sound reproduction, a diverse feature set, and bells and whistles that further immerse users in their media....

A mysterious listing for an unknownWarner Bros.game has been found on the Microsoft Store. Most game publishers are very aware that online denizens scrape storefronts like the Microsoft Store, Steam, and elsewhere for any and all new or updated listings. It’s rare, but some listings go live unintentionally, which could be the case for this newly discoveredWarner Bros.listing. Unfortunately, there’s very little information available to judge what this Warner Bros. title might be....

Off-the-wall humor might be the most obvious similarity shared by Marvel’s jukebox space operaGuardians of the Galaxyand FX’s vampire-infested mockumentaryWhat We Do in theShadows, but the two projects have more in common than it might appear. For starters, the audience initially approached both of them with skepticism. Both a movie based on the Guardians of the Galaxy and a half-hour series based on a cult classic feature-length vampire mockumentary were expected to fail....

Recently, Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio made a significant heel-turn with its titular beat ‘em up franchise to something far different. Rather than continue with Kazuma Kiryu’s story in Kamurocho, theYakuzaseries will be starting anew with Ichiban Kasuga, boasting a gameplay experience closer toPersonathanYakuza.Yakuza: Like a Dragonnot only kicks off the new protagonist’s story, but also ushers in a completely new JRPG framework that significantly changes how the series is played. Both critics and fans alike received this seismic change surprisingly well, and it seems the development studio intends to continue iterating on this foundation for futureYakuzaentries....

Summary After a particularly damning job listing popped up on its website,Wizards of the Coastis responding to allegations of using AI to help create its beloved tabletop games. This follows similar concerns raised against the company beginning late last year after it was discovered thatWizards of the Coasthad used generative AI to create images for theBigby Presents: Glory of Giantssourcebook forDungeons & Dragons. Last month, the company released an FAQ addressing its use of generative AI in theDungeons & DragonsandMagic: The Gatheringfranchises after another controversy earlier this year....

Now that Jailor has been conquered and the heroes of Azeroth have returned to the land of the living, it is now time to embark on the nextWorld of Warcraftexpansion. While the existence of the Dragon Isles has been mentioned since the early days of the MMORPG, very little was known about the home of the Aspects. Related:World of Warcraft Dragonflight: The Dracthyrs' Forbidden Reach Story Explained Now, the wing beat of dragons return, but things have changed considerably with their lengthy absence....

Summary Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer recently made some scathing comments aboutPlayStationover its long-runningCall of Dutymarketing deal. Back in 2015,PlayStationstruck a marketing agreement with Activision for theCall of Dutyseries, allowing the gaming giant to market every single entry in the series up until 2023’sModern Warfare 3. TheCall of Dutypartnership ran deeper than just marketing, as PlayStation also received platform-exclusive perks such as early access to betas, exclusive game modes, special cosmetics, and more....

The divine beasts ofThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildplay a central role within the game’s story, so there could be some narrative element that ends up being just as important in the upcoming sequel. For the original 2017 Switch launch title, the beasts actually serve a number of purposes. They help provide crucial details regarding the game’s backstory, they serve as representations of the varying personalities of the four champions of the game, and they even serve as the game’s main dungeons....

Amazon Prime Gaming promises Prime members new free games each month as well as exclusive member discounts and perks, especially in celebration of Prime Day, a two-day shopping event full of discounts and specials. July is no different asAmazon Primereveals over 30 free games coming to the subscription service for Prime Day, July 12-13, as well as four additional free titles starting July 1st.Prime members have access to over 30 free games as part of this year’s Prime Day, including AAA titles likeMass Effect Legendary Edition,GRID Legends,along with many indie games, includingDeath Squared,Fatal Fury Special,and a myriad of others....

Warning! This review contains spoilers forAndorepisode 9. Picking up where last week’s episode left off, the latest installment ofAndor– “Nobody’s Listening!” – opens with ISB supervisor Dedra Meero questioning a captive Bix Caleen for any information she might have about Cassian and his whereabouts. Meanwhile, under the alias “Keef Girgo,” an imprisoned Cassian teams up with his fellow inmates to plot a daring escape from Narkina 5. There might not be much action in this episode, but there’s plenty of captivating character development in its place – not to mention the promise of action next week....