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Sometimes a PR stunt spirals out of control long after it should have faded from the public consciousness. That’s what appears to have happened in the case of a golden Nintendo Wii,commissioned by now-defunct publisher THQback in 2009. The console was intended for the Queen of England, never made it to its intended destination, and was left shrouded in mystery until a few years ago. The console was designed as a publicity stunt for THQ’s titleBig Family Games, aWii Sportsknockoff aiming to capitalize on the explosive popularity of its first-party counterpart....

Hades 2invites you to perform a great feat: defeat the Titan of Time. However, even reaching him is a challenge. As such, on your journey, you will have to look for various resources, such as Poppy, anduse them for Incantations. Poppy is one of the rarest resources of all, as you will have to go deep into the Underworld to get it. How to Get Poppy in Hades 2 First of all, it is worth noting that Poppy belongs to the Greenery type inHades 2....

Halo Infinitehas had a troubled launch due to multiple factors, but despite that there’s a significant community ofHalofans that want the newest game in the franchise to succeed. That’s becauseHalohas a long legacy behind it withHalofans young and old each having memories of sharing multiplayer experiences in oneHalogame or another. Now there’s been a hint that 343 might try and lean harder into this nostalgia, conveyed byHalo Infinite’s own head of creative....

EA’s long-rumoredStar Wars: Project Maverickwas finally revealed to beStar Wars: Squadronsearlier this month. The game’sofficial reveal trailerreleased prior to the EA Play event on June 18, but an interview put out with Creative Director Ian Frazier to coincide with EA Play elaborates on exactly whenSquadronstakes place in theStar Wars' canon for hardcore fans who may be curious. Frazier told Polygon that the prologue for thefirst-person flight combat simulator gametakes place immediately after the destruction of Alderaan by the Death Star inEpisode 4: A New Hope....

At the time of release, all the way back in 2011,The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrimwas not just a hugely epic fantasy game, but it was also glorious to look at. Of course, over the years, the game has become somewhat aged, and whilethe recent release of the Anniversary Editioncomes with extra content and some graphical tweaks, it could always stand to look prettier in this day and age. Fortunately, dedicated creative types in the modding community have been working to always improve it, and a recent video shows what happens if you throw a load of mods at the game to really give it a boost....

James Bond 007, arguably the greatest spy and espionage agent in film history, is always equipped with the right suits, guns, and cars. Bond also has unique gadgets that make him stand out among other elite agents, such as the exploding pen inGoldeneyeand the special briefcase inFrom Russia With Love. Even the villains have interesting gadgets, like Oddjob’s hat inGoldfinger. There are also plenty of great wristwatches Bond has used over the years that include various elements, including a laser beam-cutting tool and remote detonators....

JBL Quantum 350 Gaming Headset For gamers seeking an improved audio experience on the PC, Amazon is offering a solid discount on one of the mid-tier Quantum headsets. JBL’s Quantum 350 is now selling at $30, priced far below its $100 regular price. The headset has a 22-hour battery life and comfortable memory foam cushions. Thanks to a limited-time promotion, theJBL Quantum 350 gaming headsetis available on Amazon with a 30% discount....

Wednesdayturned out to be one of Netflix’s greatest hits, and with the series being such a worldwide phenomenon, it’s also sparked plenty of TikTok trends. This time Lady Gaga’s “Bloody Mary” introduces a stunning dice portrait of the show’s star, Jenna Ortega. Dropped onNetflixtowards the end of November,Wednesdayquickly climbed the streaming chartsto become the company’s second-biggest premiere, only beaten bySquid Game, and the third overall countingStrangers Things' fourth season. However,Wednesdayhas also propelled Ortega to further stardom, thanks, in part, to her virtualized dance moves that even Lady Gaga copied....

Summary Warning: The following contains spoilers for Jujutsu Kaisen 255, “Inhuman Makyo Shinjuku Showdown, Part 27” by Gege Akutami, translated by John Werry, and Lettered by Snir Aharon, available in English fromMangaPlus. JJKchapter 255 dropped earlier today and it wouldn’t be a shock to say that this week’s chapter was miles better than what fans got last time around. InJJKchapter 255, fans got quite a lot of exciting combat to witness, and every single reader of the manga absolutely enjoyed these developments to the fullest....

Final Fantasy 7 Remakesaw Cloud’s leadership style emphasizing the efforts of the team, allowing players to swap between its varying party members during combat.Kingdom Hearts 4could benefit from similar qualities, letting its supporting cast aidSoramore directly. TheKingdom Heartsseries has always emphasized the power of friendship through its narrative, with party members being a core component of combat. The iconic trio of Sora, Donald, and Goofy provide balance to one another not just through their personalities, but in their combat specialties....

Nintendo’s recent Direct event gave gamers a lot of pleasant surprises on the future of the company and what’s coming to the Nintendo Switch. Announcements likeBayonetta 3and a futureSuper Smash Bros. UltimateDirecthave given a lot of gamers confirmation on big rumors, and there was one reveal that was truly unexpected to many viewers. Nintendo treated fans to the announcement ofKirby and the Forgotten Land, the newest installment in one of Nintendo’s most beloved franchises....

Summary Lies of Phas won the Mac Game of the Year award at Apple’s 2023 App Store Awards.Lies of Pis a new Soulslike game that released earlier this year to mostly positive reviews. The game received praise for its art style,Pinocchio-inspired setting, and satisfying combat, though it did receive some criticism for being overly difficult, even in a genre that is known for having especially challenging games. Lies of Phas been a huge success for NEOWIZ....

The remastered collection ofLife is Strangeis slated to be released on February 1, but the collection will see a delay on the Nintendo Switch. Alongside the next entry in Square Enix’s acclaimed series,Life is Strange: True Colors, it was announced that remastered versions of the original game and its prequel,Life is Strange: Before the Stormwould. be coming as well. The originalLife is Strange, developed by Dontnod Entertainment, tells the story of Max Caulfield, a shy teen living in the small town of Arcadia Bay, where she develops a power to rewind time and uses it to uncover mysteries around the town with her best friend Chloe Price....