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Summary Star Wars: New Jedi Orderrecently enlisted writer George Nolfi to pen the screenplay. Now, the scribe has indicated that he intends to continue exploring a topic George Lucas always addressed in theStar Warsfranchise. Star Wars: New Jedi Order(not the official title) was first announced at the 2023Star Wars Celebrationevent. Daisy Ridley was present at the convention to confirm she will reprise her role as Rey Skywalker, with the film following the character as she builds a new Jedi Order 15 years after the events ofThe Rise of Skywalker....

Summary Sometimes, ahorrorstory doesn’t have to be the focus of a game for that game to be effective. While having a meaningful story might help strengthen a player’s connection to its characters and world, which can then make the scares a little more powerful, sometimes the scariest or most exciting parts of a game lie outside the main story. There are plenty of horror games that allow the player toinvestigate things outside the story,and those experiences can be some of the best that the genre has to offer....

Summary When diving into an open-world game, players often want to be immersed and lose themselves, no matter if the setting is sci-fi, fantasy, or historical. One of the many ways in which this can be achieved is with minimal UI clogging up the screen. Over the years, too many games have plagued players with large HUDs, countless quest markers, and constant pop-ups. Thankfully, there has been a slight push back in recent times, and more and more great open-world games with minimal UI have been released....

Summary TheStar Warsfranchise will always be popular, with a built-in legion of fanbases that date back to the original movie release. That’s something that has only grown over time with different generations being introduced to theStar Warsuniverse. However, recent misfires have led to questions on whether there’s still a need for moreStar Warscontent. There is a concern that people are starting to become tired of the Jedi and the consistent focus on them withinStar Warsprojects....

Summary DeveloperFrogwares is probably best known for its long-runningSherlock Holmesseries, but back in 2019, the studio dipped its toes into new waters withThe Sinking City. Though it kept some of the familiar narrative and detective-based components,The Sinking Citydeparted in other ways from previous works, primarily through being an open-world Lovecraftian horror game with heavier survival and shooting mechanics. Now, Frogwares is set to deliver a second entry,The Sinking City 2, later this year....

Quick Links With the debut of The Tomb,Black Ops 6 Zombies' Season 2 map, players are heavily hunting for side easter eggs and bonus content that will help them through the main quest and obtain higher rounds to brag to their friends about. Part of the charm of The Tomb comes from the side easter eggs found, and thisBlack Ops 6 Zombiesmap harbors a few secret Random Perk Power-Ups for players to grab for a tasty beverage with unique rewards....

Summary After seeing new gameplay where Yasuke dismantles a shrine inAssassin’sCreed Shadows, some are outraged, butAssassin’sCreedfans have pushed back saying that this is not new for the series. Over the years, many games have become more sensitive about the way they cover potentially touchy subjects, but with some franchises, gamers believe that controversial material comes with the territory and that it’s up to the audience’s discretion what they do or see inAssassin’s Creed Shadows....

Summary Throne and Libertyhas added mouse and keyboard input device support for those who access the MMOPRG using consoles. Both PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S players should be able to jump intoThrone and Libertynow and play using a mouse and keyboard combination just like players on PC. Originally available only in the South Korean region starting in December 2023,Throne and Libertywas finally releasedin North America, Europe, and Japan on June 29, 2025, after a brief early access period that lasted just four days....

Quick Links Many of the Sovereigns inInfinity Nikkihave a mysterious identity, like the Banshee, who’s currently holding theSovereign of Elegant Medal in Wishfield. Likewise, when players attempt to challenge the Sovereign of Sexy to earn the Sovereign of Sexy Medal, they’ll find themselves posing in front of a Barrel Home with no Sovereign in sight. Later, after obtaining the Perfect score, Stylists will finally find the truth behind theSovereign of Sexy inInfinity Nikki....

Spoilers for The Walking Dead series and the comics. Summary Whether fans tuned intoThe Walking Deadfor its gruesome zombies or its incredible storytelling abilities, theAMCshow captivated its audience worldwide. While many praise the series' compelling way it tells the human element of survival in a post-apocalyptic world, the long-running drama wouldn’t have been nearly as popular without its diverse and talented cast, which added many layers to its understanding of the complex character relationships that were intricately sewn into its backbone....

Summary Quick Links InSquid Gameseason 2, episode 5, “One More Game,” Gi-hun and his compatriots walk into a giant circus tent to begin their third game. In “Mingle,” players stand on a revolving carousel while children’s music plays. When the music stops and the carousel halts, players must separate into teams of a designated number and claim an unoccupied room. Players who cannot claim a room with the correct number of team members get eliminated from theSquid Game....

Final Fantasy 16may have been a controversial game, but there’s no denying that it didn’t play things safe. The game turned theFinal Fantasyformula on its head by not only adopting a fast-paced, hack-and-slash combat system, but also by getting rid of playable party members.Final Fantasy 16was very much aDevil May Cry-style title instead of a traditional JRPG, and that made it unique compared to other entries in the franchise, for better or for worse....

Summary Microsoft has revealed the second wave of theXbox Game Passreleases for January 2025. The newly confirmed roster includes eight newXbox Game Passtitles, as well as five additions to the Standard-tier library. Since summer 2024,Xbox Game Pass has consistently removed more titles than it addedevery single month. The last month that was a net positive for the service was July 2024, when the platform added 12 games while removing nine others....