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Summary Pirate Software has been kicked out of theWorld of Warcraftstreamer guild known as OnlyFangs after a botched Dire Maul North run. Dire Maul was recently added to theWorld of WarcraftAnniversary servers, and it’s already responsible for some OnlyFangs Hardcore deaths. Before World of Warcraftofficially added Hardcore servers to its Classic client, gamers were making their own rules regarding zero-death runs.Blizzard released Hardcore serversin August 2023, which decreased in popularity until the Anniversary servers were added in November 2024....

Summary A fan of thePokemon TCGpulled an awesome card out of the Team Rocket set that was released over twenty years ago. Many of the gamers who play Game Freak’s RPG series also play the trading card game as well, helping make it incredibly popular. Many players enjoy collecting their favorite pocket monsters in thePokemon TCGand have proven to be incredibly zealous. Pokemon’s Team Rockethas been around since the first generation of the franchise and has a set dedicated to them in the TCG....

Summary PS Plushas been under a lot of fire lately for its offerings, with most of that criticism directed toward its persistent knack for featuring less-than-stellar games that are even further undermined by the monthly cost of the service. The most recent example of this is theJanuary 2025 lineup for PS Plus Essential, which includes the poorly-receivedSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, alongsideNeed for Speed: Hot Pursuit RemasteredandThe Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe Edition, both of which are merely remasters of old games....

Summary A new report has sparked excitement among Nintendo fans, claiming thatMario Kart 9is set to be a major launch title for the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 on June 17, 2025. According to the leak, theMario Kartgame will release alongside other blockbuster titles likeRed Dead Redemption 2. This revelation comes as a surprise to many, given the earlier speculation that a rumored new 3D Mario game would lead the launch lineup, withMario Kart 9following later, much likeMario Kart 8 Deluxedid after the release of the original Nintendo Switch....

TheBatman:ArkhamTrilogyis a wonderful compilation of three solid Batman games that allowsNintendoSwitchowners to experience life as a masked crime fighter. For those looking to play this game but who have been holding out for a price drop, the time has come. For a limited time, Amazon has discounted theBatman:ArkhamTrilogyto $30 from $35. A similar discount is available at Best Buy. Aside from being a great way to play Nintendo classics and recent releases, the Nintendo Switch has continued to receive a growing number of third-party ports....

Summary Stardew Valley’s developer has said that he doesn’t think the book on updating the game will ever be completely closed, with the possibility of updates even 50 years from now. It’s just one more indication of the level of support the adored indie farming sim has received from the dev, and how much he still cares forStardew Valley. Stardew Valleylaunched back in 2016, though the developer had already gotten started on it in 2012....

Summary Open-world games have become so ubiquitous in gaming that it’s hard to play multiple games in the genre without feeling like everything blends together after a point. This can make it grating for players who want a unique gaming experience only to be disappointed in this regard. An easy solution is for players to just avoid open-world games and focus on other gaming genres instead. However, a better way to go about this is to try out offbeat open-world games that try something different and may reinvigorate the love players had for this genre before the fatigue sets in....

Summary Quick Links When it comes to evaluating fight scenes in anime, there have been a lot of extraordinary fights seen in several anime shows, but there are some that can make the hearts of the viewers pound in shock and amazement.Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaibais one of the shows that did exactly this. Since its premiere, this anime has brought on some of the best and most enchanting action sequences and battle scenes that will be seen in the style of anime....

Summary Bosch: Legacywill air its third and final season in March 2025, but thanks to a group of dedicated fans, a petition was launched to save the show soon after Amazon abruptly canceled it. The petition smashed its initial target, and it continues to grow.The Titus Welliver Official Fan Group has been instrumental in promoting the SaveBosch: Legacymovement, and recently sent an open letter to Amazonto ask them to explain their reasons for canceling the show....

Summary Anime is easily one of the strangest mediums around, and it gets experimental with just about every genre out there. Romance, in particular, gets experimented with a lot. For example,Inuyashais an isekai wherein a young girl travels back to feudal Japan and falls in love with a demon. Weird, yes, but the two make things work out in the end. Then there’sMidori Days,wherein the protagonist’s love for his life somehow gets transformed into a puppet that cannot be removed from his hand....

Summary 2024 wasn’t a great year for video game consoles in portions of Europe, including all the major hitters like the Switch, Xbox, and PlayStation. 2024 seems to have experienced a downward trend for selling new consoles overall in the region, but it wasn’t all bad news for the game industry. In 2024, the only new console to be produced by the big three game companies wasthe PlayStation 5 Pro, which is a revamped version of an existing console....

A revival of theInfamousseries has been on a lot of gamers' wish lists, and for good reason. Developer Sucker Punch’s superhero franchise introduced a fresh spin to the genre, allowing players to choose whether protagonist Cole MacGrath would use his powers for good or evil. It was a compelling take on the superhero formula, which spawned a direct sequel and follow-up entries with new protagonists, Delsin and Fetch. Despite its success, though,Infamoushas been dormant for over a decade now....

Summary Quick Links The second in command of the delinquent gang known as the Shishitoren, Jo Togame is recognized for his fierce loyalty and tactical fighting abilities. As the right hand to Choji Tomiyama, the leader of the Shishitoren, Jo is the powerhouse and a key character in the series. His raw power and overwhelming strength combined with his fighting style makes him a tough opponent to defeat. He is also capable of taking on multiple opponents at once with ease....