Summary Marvel andDChave been strong multimedia rivals for decades, and both franchises have found themselves competing once more for a prize that neither company is going to be particularly proud to receive. The superhero comic book film genre has become the mainstay of Hollywood projects, with Marvel and DC’s hegemonic control of mainstream comics leading to a proportional market share in the realm of adaptations. Since the Marvel Cinematic Universe really got going after the release ofIron Man, the two franchises have dedicated a ton of their energy to outdoing one another....

Quick Links Monopoly GO’s Juggle Jam is a fun mini-game featuring Peg-E, Mr. Monopoly’s friendly robot. Peg-E hosts a bunch of other games, like Prize Drop and Sticker Drop, but Juggle Jam is surprisingly addictive. Once you start playing, it’s hard to stop trying to figure out the next sequence. Even though Juggle Jam is a bit of a brain-teaser, it’s definitely one of the most rewarding minigames inMonopoly GO. All theCarnival Ticketsyou earn can be exchanged for awesome prizes, which gives you a real incentive to master the game and win more rewards....

Quick Links The Sled Shred tournament is done, and now it’s time for a new event inMonopoly GO. This time, it’s called Curl Champs. It began on January 22, and like all tournaments, it will run for justone day. The Curl Champs tournament contains many incredible rewards, including dice rolls, Artful Tales stickers, and cash. Below, you can find a complete list of all the milestones and rewards for the tournament....

Like any good base management game with exploration and combat elements,Necessehas afarming system that lets players grow their own foodand become self-sustaining. This becomes especially useful when you start recruiting NPCs to your village to automate different tasks, as they require a steady flow of food to remain loyal to your settlement. Growing crops is quite simple inNecesse, though it can be confusing since the game doesn’t lay out the method for players at the start....

Summary A new co-op action RPG by the name ofCloudheimis set to launch this year, bringing some familiar elements for fans ofThe Legend of Zelda. While there is still no official release date for the game,Zeldaplayers may want to keep an eye on it leading up to its eventual launch on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox X|S. There is no shortage of games inspired by the iconicLegend of Zeldafranchise, thanks in large part to its overall influence on the action-adventure genre for video games, withentries likeOcarina of Timegoing down as all-time classics....

Summary The second trailer forThe Monkeyhas debuted. The upcoming comedy horror movie directed byLonglegs’Osgood Perkins is based on “The Monkey,” a short story byStephen King, which revolves around a cursed toy monkey responsible for a slew of terrifying murders. The murderous Monkey doesn’t directly kill, at least not in a way that can be traced to the dangerous toy, but every time it beats its cymbals, someone in the vicinity dies....

Summary Despite wrapping up work onDragon Age: The Veilguard, BioWare may not release the nextMass Effecttitle anytime soon. Fans have been waiting for news of the follow-up to the original trilogy since the initial teaser dropped in 2020, but little has come out in that time. While many assumed the nextMass Effectwouldn’t be far off after work onThe Veilguardwrapped, it may take longer than expected to come out. BioWare has confirmed thatit’s focusing onMass Effect 4now, with no plans to release DLC for the latestDragon Agetitle....

Summary An unlockable Gallery Card inMarvel Rivalsmay have shown off unreleased skins for Black Panther, Winter Soldier, and Psylocke.Marvel Rivalsis currently in the beginning of its first full-length season, which will add every member of The Fantastic Four over the span of three months. The developers recently stated that fans can expect to see new characters added to the game every six weeks for the foreseeable future. NetEase Games has been busy releasing a variety of new cosmetics during Season 1: Eternal Night Falls, including afree skin for Thor inMarvel Rivals....

WithPokemonapproaching the three-year mark without a main series iteration, fans are left wondering what the 10th generation of games might have in store for them. One thing that Game Freak has become fond of in recent games is giving more attention to fan-favorite creatures from previous games. With that in mind,Pokemon’s Generation 10 presents the perfect opportunity to finally give a Generation 1 Pokemon a lighter outlook. Pokemon’s first generation is a favorite among many fans, and Game Freak has taken notice....

Summary When it comes to Haki, fans have seen quite a lot of powerful users after the timeskip. However, among the many users of this powerful ability, only a handful can be considered to be strong enough to split the skies. In fact, being able to split the sky with Haki is proof of someone being a top-tier Haki user, and, more importantly, someone on the same strength tier as the Yonko....

Summary Quick Links The relationship between the Straw Hats has always been one of the most important aspects ofOne Piece. Being a sort of found family for each other, each duo on the crew offers a unique dynamic to explore throughout the series. Between Sanji’s and Zoro’s rivalry, or Luffy and Usopp’s goofy friendship, more often than not, the Straw Hat Crew inOne Piecefeels like a big happy family. However, some of the dynamics between the Straw Hat Crew members aren’t nearly as developed, despite being a fan favorite of the crew....

Summary Blizzard has confirmed thatOverwatch 2will be removing the Clash game mode from Competitive Play with the start of Season 15.Overwatch 2is currently in the midst of Season 14, but the hero shooter is already looking ahead to Season 15 and beyond. Overwatch 2is currently experiencing its stiffest competition yet in the form ofMarvel Rivals, a new free-to-play hero shooter that has proven to be hugely popular.Marvel Rivals' surge in popularity has seen a response from Blizzard, with the company promising a big spotlight event forOverwatch 2on February 12 that will give fans a look at upcoming heroes, maps, and “groundbreaking” PvP changes....

Summary APokemon Brilliant Diamondplayer has shared a remarkable feat with the franchise’s community, after completing a testing hunt to find a shiny Arceus.Pokemon Brilliant Diamondwas released in tandem with theShining Pearlvariant in 2021, and they are both remakes of the 2006 Nintendo DS titles.Brilliant Diamondwas announced as part of the IP’s 25th anniversary event and features an eighth-generation Pokemon set in the fictional Sinnoh region, which is based on Japan’s Hokkaido island....