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The recent State of Play announced Arc System Works’ collaboration with Marvel Games for the new fighting gameMarvel Tokon: Fighting Souls. Arc System Works is known for its stylish anime fighters, and from the reveal trailer, it’s clear thatMarvel Tokon: Fighting Soulsis not being left out in this regard. Along with this refreshing new style for Marvel’s heroes, they have all been redesigned to fit the developer’s past projects. Like another Marvel game that was released recently,Marvel Rivals’ character designshave become a point of comparison....

Quick Links Sandworms are arguably the most iconic aspect of theDuneuniverse, prowling the vast sand dunes of Arrakis and feasting on anything that moves. Naturally, Sandworms are present inDune: Awakening,too, and first among the many dangers of Arrakis, closely followed by the lack of water.Sandworms should be avoided at all costs. Sandworm In Dune: Awakening, Explained Sandworms inDune: Awakeningessentially act as an environmental hazard. The Shai-Hulud, as they are known to theFremen, areonly present in open sand dune areasand cannot surface where the ground becomes rocky....

Quick Links Elden Ring Nightreignhas a lot of rougelike elements that change up every run to keep each one feeling different, no matterwhich expedition you choose. One of the biggest things that can change between runs is a Shifting Earth event, which can completely change a large section of the map. After beating the first expedition, players will unlock the first Shifting Earth event, and as you complete more expeditions, you’ll unlock all four of the Shifting Earth events....

DeltaruneChapter 3 is filled with secrets that players can discover as they progress through each round of Tenna’s game show, and there are secret items that can be collected to unlock an alternate ending for the chapter’s finale. The Shelter Key is the second of three items required to unlockDeltaruneChapter 3’s secret boss. While the third chapter’s secret encounter may not be as exciting as Jevil or Spamton, you still won’t want to miss it....

Quick Links Elden Ring Nightreigncarries across many of the mechanics that made Elden Ring great. This includes its multiple forms of dealing with incoming attacks, and the guard counter system that made many heavy weapons builds especially dangerous. Knowing how to use Guard Counter effectively inElden Ring Nightreignwill make your experience much smoother, especially when using shields and playing as characters like theGuardianorExecutor, whose playstyles rely heavily on guarding against attacks rather than evasion....

Quick Links Managing your crew’s happiness is a key part ofThe Alters, but each version of Jan has a different perspective on the situation, and you’re able to’t please everyone at once. Unless you want a rebellion on your hands, you’ll need to talk to your Alters and figure out thebest ways to increase their happinessduring your playthrough ofThe Alters. Thankfully, each of the Alters is fairly easy to please as long as you set aside enough time for them....

Quick Links Black Ops 6Season 4 have kicked off, and with it comes fresh content for both games. From storming The Overlook POI inWarzoneto jumping into maps like Fugitive inBlack Ops 6Multiplayer, there’s a lot to dive into, regardless of the modes players try out. However, the biggest highlight of the season is undoubtedlythe roster of weapons that have arrived. One such weapon making its debut is the Essex Model 07, returning toBlack Ops 6once again through theJohn Wick Ballerinalimited-time event....

Quick Links Season 4 ofBlack Ops 6andWarzonesees yet another colossal content drop for both games, bringing a whole lot for players to enjoy. From the debut of multiplayer maps like Shutdown,the return of Grief for Zombies, to the introduction of The Overlook POI inWarzone’sVerdansk, there is plenty to keep players occupied. Following the trend of previous seasonal launches, Season 4 also introduces a whole host of additional weapons and attachments for players to add to their arsenal....

You’re wandering in the woods, looking for a secret that environmental clues have indicated is in the area. You pull out your map. It is unhelpfully vague, includes no topographical features, and you can’t even zoom in properly to get a closer look. Gamers the world over know this struggle. The sitesof Valnet Gamingwant to help. One fairly recent update to our gaming brands, which include sites likeTheGamerand Game Rant, is the creation of interactive maps....

The firstLegend of Zeldatitle for the Nintendo Switch 2 is on its way, even if it’s only a spin-off.Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonmentis the third full entry in theHyrule Warriorssubseries handled by Koei Tecmo, which has been running since the Wii U era. Like its predecessor,Age of Calamity, which was a retelling ofBreath of the Wild’s backstory,Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonmentwill adapt the flashbacks fromTears of the Kingdom. This isn’t the direction one might have expected from a newHyrule Warriorsentry, but it is nice to see the intercompany crossover be preserved nonetheless....

Quick Links As both an avid video game lover and a die-hard Nintendo fan, I couldn’t have been more excited when theSwitch 2was finally announced.Metroid,Mario, andZeldahelped to define my childhood, so the mere thought of seeing some ofmy favorite video game franchisesmake the leap onto Nintendo’s next-generation hybrid had me ready to open both my wallet and my heart. Unfortunately, as launch day approached, that early excitement began to fade. Rather than the console and its launch lineup, pre-release coverage of the Switch 2 was dominated byconcerns over Nintendo’s questionable pricing strategy, Trump’s troubling tariffs, and pre-order problems that would ultimately leave many fans empty-handed come June 5th....

Summary Thursday, June 5 will be an exciting day for fans ofThe Legend of Zeldafranchise, as that’s the day thatBreath of the WildandTears of the Kingdomare getting their Switch 2 updates as well as when the GameCube version ofWind Wakeris being added to the Nintendo Classics lineup. AlongsideSuper Mario,The Legend of Zeldahas been one of Nintendo’s core franchises since the days of the NES. Nearly every main series installment has earned near-universal critical acclaim, withOcarina of Timestanding out as the highest-rated video game ever made....

Summary Mario Kart Worldis the biggest game in the series yet, and not just because of its scope. Yes, its unprecedented Free Roam mode and extensive roster of characters, costumes, collectibles, and vehicles all make it a large game in size, but it’s also the headlininglaunch title for the Nintendo Switch 2. That alone makes it a big deal for theMario Kartseries in general. At the core of all of this, though, is a renewed design philosophyMario Kart Worldhas adopted in order to be a truly immersiveMario Kartexperience even the series' veteran fans are unfamiliar with....