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A game’s protagonist can determine whether players will enjoy their playthrough or not; the player-character has to be likable, or at least compelling if they are intentionally unlikable, especially as the player will be spending a lot of time with them. Without a gripping backstory or personality, it can be difficult to become invested in the protagonist’s journey. A lesser employed feature of video games is the ability to switch between characters, with the player able to control multiple protagonists at different times....

Summary Marvel Rivalsboasts a diverse roster of both well-known and lesser-known characters from the Marvel multiverse in 6v6 multiplayer matches as a hero shooter. This means some characters are complete strangers, while others share a long history established over many decades of Marvel comic books. Some characters are known for their friendships, even the ones that might have started as mortal enemies, while others are lovers. This results in plenty of duos and full superhero teams to play with a gaming partner, whether they are looking for comic-accurate synergies or team-up abilities that come as a result of their pairings....

Summary Riot Games has been dropping subtle hints aboutValorantMobilefor what feels like forever now. Fans have been eagerly waiting, but the game is still kept under wraps and has turned into a frustrating sore spot for avidValorantplayers. Sure, there are plenty of FPS options out there, but let’s face it — few quite live up to the magic ofValorant. When the genre is shifted to mobile, the selection becomes even narrower....

Summary The horror genre has historically been a perfect breeding ground for storytelling, as its ability to examine the darkest side of the human condition and its complicated problems has been paramount to some of the most incredible video game narratives of all time. And the PS2 was home to some of the genre’s most outstanding tales of terror, as Sony’s impeccable next-gen hardware granted new ways for developers to create intimate, deeply frightening escapades....

Summary Quick Links Bleach Thousand Year Blood Waris full of epic revelations and developments. The debut of many Bankai from the captains of the Gotei 13, the amazing abilities of the Sternritter, and so many plot twists reveal more of the Bleach world and its characters. One of the more famous and beloved of these reveals is the motherly and kind Captain Retsu Unohana, revealed to be the first-ever Kenpachi, the criminal and violent Yachiru Unohana....

Summary Quick Links Throughout theNarutoseries and the initial parts ofBoruto: Naruto Next Generations, the Rinnegan was considered the epitome of all power, with no other dojutsu that could rival its prowess. This status quo continued for the most part ofBoruto, until the introduction of an entirely new dojutsu called the Kokugan. First used by Isshiki Otsutsuki, the Kokugan is an extremely unique visual technique that belongs to the Otsutsuki clan....

Summary Black Ops 6’s New PS Plus Bundle Has Angered Fans Although the community clearly isn’t happy, not everyone seems to agree that this is the “scummiest” thing Activision has ever done. Reddit userPavlovs_Humanquickly reminded the original poster ofCall of Duty’s controversial Blackcell Battle Pass, which is a premium edition of the game’s paid Battle Pass with even more cosmetic items. “BlackCell is scummy. Selling skins for $30 is scummy. This is actually consumer friendly we should want MORE of this,” the user said....

Summary A live-action feature film adaptation ofClair Obscur: Expedition 33has recently been revealed.Clair Obscur: Expedition 33is not even out yet, so this is certainly a surprising move, as fans do not even know many details about the game’s story or its characters yet. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33was originally announced during theXbox Games Showcase in June 2024. The turn-based RPG will have action elements and is currently being developed by French studio Sandfall Interactive....

Summary Critical Rolejust announced it will be running a special charity one-shotDungeons and Dragonscampaign on January 30 to raise funds for the people affected by the recent fires in Los Angeles. Fans of theDungeons and Dragonsactual play stream can donate money to multiple charities while also voting for monsters, hazards, and other surprising twists for theCritical Rolecast to encounter during the special show. The recent fires in Los Angeles have devastated countless citizens, with entire communities losing their homes and livelihoods in the blaze....

Summary Dead by DaylightTome 22: Anguish is now available. The latest addition to The Archives introduces newDead by Daylightoutfits and tales, among other novelties. The Archives is a feature that allows players to exploreDead by Daylightlorebeyond the base game experience. It consists of Tomes, which are structured as books with multiple chapters to complete. Each page in a Tome has a selection of challenges of varying difficulty, which offer an assortment of rewards....

Summary Bungie reveals all the exotic weapons changes coming toDestiny 2when Episode Heresy arrives in February. Time on Episode Revenant continues to tick down asDestiny 2players look ahead to what Bungie has planned for the final Episodic adventure before the anticipated Codename Frontiers launches this summer. In Bungie’s latestweekly post, the studio providedDestiny 2fans with even more upcoming sandbox changes when Episode Heresy arrives. This week was all about exotics and Bungie’s attempt to improve the standing of many that have fallen by the wayside....

Summary Blizzard has announced a free trial forDiablo 4and part of its Vessel of Hatred DLC, which runs from January 21 to January 28.Diablo 4has received this treatment in the past, but the latest one opens the game’s first expansion, the Vessel of Hatred, to all players. WhenDiablo 4was released, it had server issues that were widely criticized by the community as many gamers couldn’t play it. Since then, the action RPG has garnered a large following, reaching a peak of over 55,000 Steam players with the release of the Vessel of Hatred expansion....

Quick Links Diablo 4’s development cycle has quickly trained players to expect one to two events per season, and this time, Blizzard is delivering the Lunar Awakening 2025. This event allows players to interact with special Overworld shrines, farming ancestral favor for limited time rewards. But is the event worth the effort of farming these shrines instead of finishing the Season Journey? Not only are several cosmetics on offer in this year’s Lunar Awakening event, butplayers can also earn Resplendent Spark- one of the game’s rarest materials....