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Summary Although it was introduced around halfway through the story, Haki has gone on to become as central to theOne Piecepower system as Devil Fruits themselves. Although not nearly as varied or unique in terms of power, Haki is broadly defined as an innate power within everyone that can only be brought out through training, coming in three distinct forms. These forms are Armament Haki, Observation Haki, and Conqueror’s Haki....

The following contains story spoilers forClair Obscur: Expedition 33. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33boasts one of gaming’s most original stories in recent memory, and the cherry on its luscious cupcake is that it also features rich, thrilling gameplay that continues to evolve with various party compositions, skills, and pictos. Like any turn-based JRPG worth its salt,Sandfall’s JRPG-inspired FRPGhas a terrific cast of playable characters to compose parties of three out of, though certain scripted instances select players’ parties for them and sometimes restrict them to one or two characters....

Hades 2, despite not being technically complete, is widely regarded as a strong follow-up to 2019’s roguelike sensation. Not only does it retain the best elements of its predecessor, weaving an enrapturing, mythological narrative into an engaging combat and progression loop, but it also expands on them in interesting ways;Hades 2does exactly what a sequel should, building upon what works while offering a fresh spin on the series' fundamentals. It’s definitely good news thatHades 2works as wellas it does, since it is mostly uncharted territory for Supergiant Games, which has never made a proper sequel before....

Assassin’s Creedis back this year, with many consideringAssassin’s Creed Shadowsto be a solid continuation of the franchise’s newfound RPG formula. Others, however, have argued thatAC Shadowsdoesn’t do enough to evolve the frameworkintroduced inAssassin’s Creed Origins, falling victim to the same pitfalls of bloat, excess, and clunky gameplay that plagued its predecessors. To these players,Shadowsis a mere retread of old ground. It’s interesting that this latest chapter in theAssassin’s Creedsaga came just weeks beforeDoom: The Dark Ages, another highly anticipated entry in a long-running, recently reinvented series....

Summary Mundfish, the development studio behindAtomic Heartis opening a publishing company called Mundfish Powerhouse. The 2023 first-person shooter was the developer’s first project and, though it had some technical issues on release, the gameplay and story still drew players in.Atomic Heartis currently sitting at a 74 critic average on OpenCritic and a Very Positive overall review rating on Steam. Set in an alternate history version of the Soviet Union, Mundfish’s debut game puts players in the boots of Major Sergey “P-3” Nechayev, an amnesiac special agent with a sentient glove that grants him special powers....

Summary Marvel’sAvengers: Doomsdayset photo teases a possible X-Mansion location, hinting at theX-Men’scinematic debut in the MCU’s next major crossover. Avengers: Doomsdayhas been actively filming in the UK, and production activity has quietly continued even after initial reports suggested filming had wrapped. Now, a newly released BTS image shared by cinematographer Newton Thomas Sigel, best known for his work onX-Men: Days of Future Past, offers a striking first look at what appears to be the franchise’s version ofthe iconic X-Mansion....

Summary With the recentWarframe 1999: Techrot Encoreupdate, several new adversaryweapons were added to the game. Similar to their Tenet and Kuva counterparts, the Coda weapons require a player to obtain an adversary, this time a Technocyte Coda. They then have to equip their Parazon with one of several Antivirus mods, which will slowly cleanse its virus. Once slain, the Technocyte Coda will give the player Live Heart Cells, which can then be traded with Eleanor for the Coda weapons....

Summary Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Timeprovides players with the twelve original lives that players likely enjoyed from the first title, as well as two new lives to get stuck into. From lives that cover fighting, gathering, and crafting, there is always something for a player to do inFantasy Life i. However, not every life in this RPG title is made equally, with some lives being more enjoyable than others....

An iconic Jedi Master, and one who always has the high ground, Obi-Wan Kenobi features inStar Wars Battlefront 2as a hero with an abundance of Star Cards that befit his abilities and skill. If players want to become the best Obi-Wan Kenobi inBattlefront 2, then they are going to need to use the best Star Cards that turn him into a Sith-destroying Jedi Master. Obi-Wan Kenobi’s best Star Cards inBattlefront 2complement his specific fighting style....

Summary Call of Duty: Black Ops 6Season 4 appears set to bring back the fan-favorite map Fringe for multiplayer, last seen insideBlack Ops 3. While Season 3 continues to wind down, many fans are curious to see what awaitsCall of Duty: Black Ops 6as Activision is preparing to launch the next season at the end of the month. Starting on May 29,Call of Duty: Black Ops 6is preparing to launch Season 4for the game’s multiplayer andWarzone....

Summary Fromfamiliar faces returningtothe potential exits of a few characters, expectations are high for theChicago Medseason 10 finale.Episode 22, “…Don’t You Cry"will pick up the pieces of the most recent episode, which was definitely one of the most intense in the NBC hospital drama’s history. Since season 1’s premiere in 2015,Chicago Medhas introduced viewers to experienced doctors and nurses who have chosen a particularly difficult but ultimately rewarding career. Fans have become greatly invested in many of the mainChicago Medcharacters, and one long-time doctor is being put through the wringer in the last episode of the current season....

A craftyClair Obscur: Expedition 33fan recreated Esquie in real life as an adorable small plush. Esquie is arguably one of the most popular characters inClair Obscur: Expedition 33, thanks to his personality and soft nature. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33has become increasingly popular among RPG fans, and it’s in no small part due to its compelling story and well-written characters. There are plenty ofmemorable playable characters inClair Obscur, but some NPCs have taken the spotlight as well....

Summary A couple that loves playingPokemon GOtogether just tied the knot at Pokemon GO Fest, following a cordial invitation from the game company itself. It’s one of the latest instances ofPokemon- and in this case,Pokemon GO- bringing couples together. During theJersey City leg of the Pokemon GO Festtour, a couple who met playingPokemon GOgot married. The two have reportedly traveled the world together capturing Pokemon, with over 600,000 captures between the two of them....