Summary Sucker Punch’s 2020 hitGhost of Tsushimais a game that is, in many ways, firmly rooted in reality. Taking place in 13th-century Japan during a Mongol invasion,Ghost of Tsushimastays away from the supernatural, unlike many other contemporary action games set in Ancient Japan. This is a core part of its identity, but also a limiting factor for the franchise as a whole. As an open-world action-adventure game,Ghost of Tsushima’s gameplay pillars can be broadly defined as combat and exploration....

Summary 343 Industries has confirmed that a new set of cosmetics have been released forHalo Infinite, in celebration of the beginning of Pride Month for 2024.Halo Infinitecontinues to add a ton of new interesting customization options, and this latest set is available for free. Many would argue that thecustomization inHalo Infiniteis a series-best. Some prefer the simplicity ofHalo 3’s customization, while others favor the over-the-top designs seen in recent titles such asHalo 5: Guardians, butInfinitestrikes a solid balance with a ton of interesting designs to choose from....

During the closing moments ofHorizon Forbidden West, Aloy’s quest to save the world takes an unexpected turn. Having fought the likes of HADES and the Far Zeniths, it turns out an even bigger threat has been lurking out in the depths of space. Through a conversation with Tilda, it’s revealed that a sentient artificial entity known as Nemesis has been theprimary antagonist of Guerrilla Games’ franchisesince its debut in 2017....

In mid-October, Bungie announced the departure of one of the company’s most popular employees.Dave “DeeJ” Daguehad been at Bungie for 9 years, with his most recent four as the studio’s Communications Director. While there were ups and downs, just like withDestinyandDestiny 2, DeeJ was very well-regarded due to his constant communications with the Bungie community. DeeJ has now announced his new position, joining Iron Galaxy Studios as Head of Communications....

There’s good news for fans waiting to see Joaquin Phoenix return as the iconic Clown Prince of Crime inJoker: Folie à Deux. Director Todd Phillips has confirmed that filming for the upcoming film has wrapped and along with the announcement, he offered fans a closer look at both Phoenix and Lady Gaga’s lead characters.Joker: Folie à Deuxis the sequel to the 2019Jokerand has been filming in New York City for a few months....

KUSHIDA’s time withWWEhas come to an end, and the former NXT Cruiserweight Champion has split from the company and is now a free agent in the wrestling world. While his storied history in New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) would indicate a return to his native land in the Far East and his old ‘stomping grounds,’ that same history may have him look elsewhere to ply his craft. KUSHIDA (Yujiro Kushida) has seen hiscontract with WWE recently expire, and the 38-year-old competitor chose not to renew it, making a rather quiet, subdued exit from the company after a three-year stint on theWWENXT brand, which included a Cruiserweight Championship win in 2020 and a short tag team run with fellow countryman Ikemen Jiro as the oddly-named “Jacket Time....

On the surface, Saruman seems like one of the simplestLord of the Ringscharacters to define. At first glance, it is easy to assess that he is selfish, power-hungry, and driven by his own betrayal and greed. However, he was once a much more pure and enlightened being as amember of the Istarialongside Gandalf the Grey. There is a reason that he was made head of the white council, and a reason that he was well trusted by the other wizards, and indeed many of the creatures of Middle Earth....

Brood is a Pool 3 card inMarvel Snapwith an On Reveal ability that puts two Broodlings with the same power as Brood into play. Notably, these Broodlings have a cost of three, and they have no abilities. These two characteristics create some powerful synergies betweenMarvel Snap’s Brood and several other cards, and this guide is here to provide details on decks that look to take advantage of those synergies. 1...

The live-actionMonster Huntermovie has had something of a difficult launch. While the film released in China first, it was quickly pulled amid controversy over a particular scene thatChinese audiences widely perceived as racist. While the studio pulled the scene and apologized, the U.S. release of the film was bumped up slightly from Christmas day to December 18th, where it has managed to top the box office despite a disappointing haul....

Many fighting game fans are eagerly awaiting news aboutInjustice 3, the more-than-likely next iteration in NetherRealm Studios' DC fighting game series. The franchise has been very popular both for the game itself and a successful comic series based on the game’s events. Currently, there has yet to be an official announcement, but the success of the previous games means it’s likely to manifest some day. However, the accomplishments ofMortal Kombat 11has set a high bar for what fans will expect fromInjustice 3....

Summary One Pieceis known for its entertaining cast of pirates, many of whom are established as being well regarded for their efforts, with admiration or fear, by the world government, as well as other pirates. However, some pirates, in spite of their effectiveness, are less well-known and respected for the full extent of their abilities. While many pirates are often quantified in terms of strength, how much damage they’ve done, and more purely by their physical feats of skill, there are many other ways by which to measure a pirate, and some of those are less talked about....

Marvel Studios’Black Widowwill find Scarlett Johansson’s Natasha Romanoff taking on the deadly mercenary known as Taskmaster. However, the true identity of the villain remains a mystery to audiences, and the latest character posters forBlack Widowdo little to shed light on the matter. Over a decade after Johansson made her first appearance as the character inIron Man 2, Black Widow will finally take the lead role in a standalone film that partly explores the origins of the former-KGB assassin before she joined the Avengers....

A new leak seems to confirm that the PS5 will have removable plates, allowing players to customize the console’s design. The leak follows a previous comment by a PlayStation executive who said that thePS5 would have customization optionsnot seen before by gamers. A post on Chinese forum A9VG reveals photos of what appear to be removablePS5plates. One photo from the post shows a stack of white plates removed from the standard version of the PS5 (the version with the disc drive) piled high on a table....