Invisible Woman is one of two new heroes who were introduced toMarvel Rivalsat the start of Season 1. She’s a brand new Strategist who can help her teammates tank a lot more damage and turn themselves invisible, and she can be an absolute menace to anyone trying to track her down or get away from a dangerous situation. Not only because she’s new, but also because she’s challenging to play, many are wondering what you need to do to succeed with her....

Marvel Snaphas been going strong for a little longer than two years now. During its first year after release,Marvel Snapquickly attracted a sizable audience thanks to its fast-paced gameplay and free-to-play-friendly design. However, a few issues made critical features feel more and more cluttered, which has in turn made the free-to-play experience feel more and more difficult. Thankfully, developers have apparently been listening to the community and its concerns. In keeping with other mobile deck builders,Marvel Snap’s balance updates are frequent and transparent....

Summary A team of modders has released a new update for its massiveMafia 2mod titled “Final Cut,” which expands the game with a wealth of new content, including additional plots and missions, a fully functional metro system, and more.Mafia 2’s Final Cut mod introduces numerous enhancements to sound, textures, and graphics, with its next update slated for release in 2025. Mafia 2was a successful sequel that built upon the foundation of its predecessor....

Summary Microsoftwas the world’s leading video game publisher in December 2024. While hardware from Nintendo and PlayStation has taken up a lot of headline space over the past few months, Xbox and its parent company have surged ahead in terms of software. The latest sales figures show that theMicrosoftstrategy of acquiring studios and putting games out across platforms has paid off in a big way. Xbox consoles and accessories haven’t seen major success lately....

Summary In the vast multiverse found in Stephen King’sThe Dark Towerseries, there are many creatures and supernatural threats that Roland Deschain, the last of the gunslingers and the main protagonist of the series, faces along his journey to the Dark Tower. From powerful and ancient magic and slow mutants to bounty hunters, old and mighty technologies, and so much more, these threats all work to slow down or stop Roland and his allies, and many of them either work for or are servants of The Crimson King, the potent and nearly demonicantagonist of theDark Towerfranchise....

Quick Links Peg-E’s Juggle Jam went live yesterday inMonopoly GO, and it’s a great way to earn dice, stickers, and cash before the new album rolls out. Like always, Peg-E will present you with a sequence of these balls, and your task is to arrange them in the right order. By successfully guessing the correct order of colored balls, you’ll be rewarded withCarnival Tickets, which can then be used to purchase a variety of exciting prizes from the randomized prize store....

Quick Links Thefestive Jingle Joy albumhas come to an end, and nowMonopoly GOhas launched a new album called Artful Tales. It is all about art and history and includes 17 sticker sets. And to help you kick things off, Scopely has launched a solo event called Rich Exhibit. The Rich ExhibitMonopoly GOevent began on January 16 and will be live for one day and 22 hours, ending on January 18. It is packed with tons of incredible rewards, including seven sticker packs for the new Artful Tales album and nearly 200 tokens to help you progress in the Greek Treasures dig event....

Summary Horror games can be a hard sellfor players who don’t like seeking out experiences that aim to make them uncomfortable. However, the best games in the genre know how to use tension to keep players hooked without betraying them with cheap jumpscares and unearned screams. Some games in the genre can get complex, letting players interact with several metrics or witnessing something impressive unfold in front of them that can be hard to wrap one’s head around....

Summary While the wonderful world and compelling characters ofMy Hero Academiaare what played the biggest part in surging it into mainstream popularity, another crucial factor is the designs. Author Kohei Hirokoshi is undoubtedly one of the best in the business when it comes to creating fun and vibrant appearances for his characters, but he’s also clearly got a knack for conjuring up some designs which are a little more eerie and terrifying as a way to emphasize a character’s underlying powers or evil ambitions....

Summary A handy new glitch inCall of Duty: Warzoneis giving players the ability to redeploy and fly across the map with nothing but a ladder, a stim shot, and an armor plate. Rotating to the next circle inCall of Duty: Warzoneis a vital element when it comes to securing a victory, which is why there are multiple ways to escape a battle or change location quickly, such as with a Redeploy Drone....

Summary A brand-new trailer forDeath Stranding 2: On the Beachmay be on the way soon, as per a recent tease from director Hideo Kojima himself.Death Stranding 2: On the Beachis slated to launch sometime in 2025 and its last trailer debuted over a year ago, so it seems the time might be nigh for a fresh look at the game. As the long-awaited sequel to the 2019 original,Death Stranding 2: On the Beachlooks to be much more ambitious and mind-bending in scope....

Summary PlatinumGames has given gamers an exciting progress update regardingNinja Gaiden 4. Xbox recently held its third annual Developer Direct showcase, featuring deep dives into some of its biggest 2025 games, such asSouth of Midnight,Doom: The Dark Ages, andClair Obscur: Expedition 33. The reveal ofNinja Gaiden 4shocked fans, followed by a surprise remaster inNinja Gaiden 2 Black, which was shadow dropped during the show. Co-developed by Team Ninja and PlatinumGames,Ninja Gaiden 4takes fans of the franchise into the future....

TheLord of the Ringsfranchise hasn’t had the best run recently. 2023’sGollumwas infamously panned by both critics and fans,Return to Moriawas received a bit better but was far from a hit, and the recentLord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrimanime moviefailed to live up to the lofty expectations left by its live-action predecessors. Now, all eyes are onTales of the Shireto deliver the win theLord of the Ringsfranchise needs right now....