Players with an eye for tightly designed, narrative-driven games may have already clockedEriksholm: The Stolen Dream, an upcoming stealth title with shockingly impressive visuals. WhileEriksholm’s use ofnew gaming technology like Epic’s MetaHumansis certainly interesting and worth paying attention to, the game is looking to be far more than just a pretty face, shooting for memorable gameplay and level design as well. The game follows Hanna, a young woman in the fictional city of Eriksholm, as she attempts to find her brother, who has become the center of a manhunt....

Summary James Gunn’sSupermanmovie releases in theaters this summer, but the DC Studios boss is simultaneously balancing multiple otherDCUprojects. Now, Gunn has offered insight into how he’s managing his duties and provided an update on his next DC project after Superman. Supermanis considered the ‘true start’ of the DC Universe (DCU) and will set the tone for the franchise. Of course, there are already multiple DCU projects in various stages of development,includingPeacemakerseason 2,Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow,Batman: The Brave and the Bold,Swamp Thing, and more....

Summary The working conditions of animators in Japan have long been a theme of heated debate – whilemajor studios today invest in AI, alleging “work shortages”, animators have been vocal about low pay and exhaustive working routines. For example, to many fans, studio MAPPA (Chainsaw Man,Jujutsu Kaisen) is like a symbol of it, due to thelong history of controversies involving the work environment of the studio. However, even if most of the allegations are true, MAPPA would probably be one among many with similar practices....

Update: PSN services are back online as of February 8 at 8 pm EST. Summary PlayStation fans angry over the ongoingPSNoutage can get some consolation in the form of a free glazed donut from Krispy Kreme. Sony’s internet service has been out across the globe for hours, leaving PlayStation users unable to use features like online multiplayer or streaming platforms. While the unavailability ofPSNis certainly frustrating, at least gamers can get a sweet treat for their troubles....

Summary In a recent online discussion,Marvel Rivalsfans expressed that they would like NetEase Games to add more hero proficiency ranks to the game beyond Lord.Marvel Rivalsis currently nearing the middle of Season 1: Eternal Night Falls, which features a struggle between Dracula and the Fantastic Four. With Doctor Strange and Blade caught in a trap, it’s up to Marvel’s first family to lead the charge against the villain. While playing the popular hero shooter, gamers can choose to invest their time in a single character to increase their proficiency with that hero....

Summary Microsoft has shared the list of 2024’s best-sellingXboxgames. As is customary for such year-end roundups, this particular list highlightsXboxgamers' strong preference for sports titles. In late January 2024, Microsoft introduced a new initiative called the Xbox Excellence Awards. As the name suggests, the program aims to celebrate themost outstanding Xbox gameson an annual basis. The first iteration of theXbox Excellence Awardscomprises four categories, one of which measures commercial performance....

Quick Links After the Plushie Partners event,Monopoly GOplayers can now try their luck at Peg-E’s Prize Drop. This Plinko-style game gives you the chance to win a bunch of rewards by dropping Peg-E chips down a pegboard. If you play it with the right strategy, the Prize Drop is the perfect way to replenish your dice poolafter the partners event. In this guide, you’ll findMonopoly GO’s event schedule for June 18, 2025, along with the best strategy to make the most of these events today....

Summary Netflix’supcomingThe Chronicles of Narniamovie has gained a lot of attention due to Greta Gerwig’s involvement. Following the success ofBarbie, people have high expectations for what she might do with the epic C.S. Lewis fantasy novel due to the potential scope of the film. She is expected to create two feature movies set in the world ofNarniafor Netflix. The first movie is set to be released in 2026, and speculation is already ramping up about what approach Gerwig will take....

Summary The Sims 4’s next big expansion is on the way, and if a new report from a dataminer is accurate, it will be titled Businesses & Hobbies. There’s not a lot known about what’s going to be included in the expansion just yet, but if that name is any indication, the virtual people ofThe Sims 4will have a lot more to do both occupationally and in their free time....

Quick Links Ninja Gaiden 2 Blackwassurprisingly released alongside the debut trailerforNinja Gaiden 4.The remastered game puts players back in the boots of Ryu Hayabusa as he fights the Black Spider Ninja Clan. This version of the game combines elements of the original andNinja Gaiden Sigma 2.Fans of the series can expect all the high-speed beat-em-up action of the originals as well as heavily improved graphics. Ninja Gaiden 2 Blackhas an array of vicious combos to unleash on your enemies....

Summary Quick Links Crunchyroll has finally confirmed the release date for the English dub of theOne PieceEgghead Island arc. This release marks the continuation ofOne PieceSeason 15 Voyage 2, covering episodes 1097 to 1108, along with Special 13. The episodes will be available across key territories, including the U.S., Canada, Latin America, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, India, and Southeast Asia. If it’s not yet obvious, it’sduring Egghead that Vegapunk finally revealswhat he knows about the Void Century....

Summary Star Warshas seen a lot of the Disney+ era’s marquee characters make the jump from animation to live action, and now one major character from another medium is rumored to be next in line to get the same sort of treatment. Star Warshas long been a multimedia franchise, but the advent of the Disney era launched the franchise into overdrive with bigger budget games, books, comics, and merchandising, all geared towards filling the gaps that the new stewards created by getting rid of the bulk ofStar Warslore....

Summary Dataminers suggest that aTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtlescrossover will come toCall of Duty: Black Ops 6soon. TheTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtleshave been a popular IP since the 1980s, and they may be set to join theCall of Duty: Black Ops 6roster. Since the release ofCall of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, Activision has helped reinvent what a multiplayer FPS looks and plays like. Over multipleCall of Dutyinstallments, new game modes, challenges, maps, characters, guns, and cosmetics have been released....