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After a lengthy hiatus lasting over a decade, James Bond returns to video games with IO Interactive’s upcoming007 First Light, a game that focuses on a younger version of Bond who is finding his feet and has yet to earn his 00 status. It’s an intriguing prospect and one that fans of the long-running franchise, as well asIOI fans in general, will be keeping a close eye on. Game Rant recently caught up with IO Interactive franchise art director Rasmus Poulsen, who spoke about how007 First Lighthas always had a younger James Bond at its core since its inception....

In a bid to ramp up excitement for the upcoming28 Years Latermovie, a new and strange ‘dark web’ site has appeared online that seems to display “classified” data about what’s happened in the UK after the rage virus outbreak, aiming to tell the truth about a global cover-up. The highly anticipated sequel to28 Days Laterwill be the start of a trilogy in the franchise and also come with a host of new characters that include Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ralph Fiennes, and Jodie Comer....

Summary Final Fantasyis known forreinventing its worlds with each main entry, creating universes rich in mythology, memorable characters, and unforgettable landscapes. Across decades, several settings have stood out for narrative depth and unique aesthetics, winning fans’ hearts and even serving as the stage for different franchise games, offering views of the world unlike anything players had seen before. Thus, among the bestFinal Fantasyworlds that deserve to return, be it in direct sequels, spin-offs, or even modern reimaginings, are the iconic settings crafted by Square Enix....

Quick Links Elden Ring Nightreigntakes the original game’s progression system and crams it intoa 30-45 minute roguelike gameplay loop, but just because things are faster paced inNightreign, that doesn’t mean stats and attributes should be ignored. Each ofNightreign’s characters has a unique stat spread that makes them better suited to certain weapons and playstyles, so their abilities aren’t the only things that matter. While any Nightfarer can use any weapon inElden Ring Nightreign, it’s obvious that characters like Recluse are designed with magic in mind, while others like Raider are meant for aggressive playstyles....

Summary As is the case with many live-service games,Destiny 2has seen its fair share of crossovers and collaborations, withDestinycharacters appearing in games likeFortniteandFall Guys.On the flip side,Destinyhas seen several armor sets inspired by legends from different universes across the entertainment multiverse. This topic looks at all the armor sets currently inDestiny 2that are inspired by other franchises and ranks them on how well each set adapts its original text intoDestiny’s visual style, while maintaining its own unique identity....

Summary It could be considered that anime has been in its golden age for the last decade, with thousands of series releasing frequently and reaching new audiences every anime season. The anime community has also grown vast and vocal, hyping up their favorite shows that check all the boxes, from story to animation. There have been phenomenal series released by talented authors and studios who come together to make something truly special....

Summary Quick Links Boruto: Naruto Next Generationshas introduced a number of new antagonistic threats, some that are unlike anything seen before in the franchise. Initially, Isshiki Otsutsuki was deemed to be the greatest threat in theBorutoseries, though after his defeat, Code took on the mantle of being the biggest threat to peace in the shinobi world. While fans expected Code to be the next major villain inTwo Blue Vortex, especially after he createdthe Claw Grimes with his Claw Marks, the series flipped the narrative on its head by turning him into a mere side-character once more....

Summary To say thatDeath Strandinghas been one of the most divisive games of the last decade is a bit of an understatement, despite its success. Unlike many modern games that encounter divisiveness for reasons like representation and monetization,Death Strandingwas largely divisivebecause of its gameplay. Initially labeled a “walking simulator,“Death Stranding’s core gameplay loop saw players simply making deliveries from one place to another. Regardless of how divisive this might have been, however,Death Strandingachieved success, and nowDeath Stranding 2: On the Beachis doubling down on the series' signature formula....

In a Summer Game Fest 2025 interview,Fallout 76creative director Jon Rush and lead producer Bill LaCoste shared fresh details about the game’s upcoming seasonal content. They talked about major updates planned for the rest of the year, including some big changes that could significantly reshape theFallout 76experience. Earlier this month, Bethesda rolled out a large update forFallout 76called “Gone Fission,” which kicked off Season 21 with a fishing-themed set of challenges and rewards....

Summary Fortnitehas announced that players now have the ability to participate in a new round of Twitch Drops, which will reward fans with the Retropack back bling and Nightblade pickaxe through June 15. Epic Games recently concluded its largest collaboration betweenFortniteand theStar Warsfranchise by launching a live event that saw players sabotage the Death Star. Shortly after the live event, fans gained access toChapter 6 Season 3 ofFortnite, which has added iconic characters like Superman and Robin to the title....

Summary Nintendo Switch 2 owners may get the opportunity to playCrimson Desert, the upcoming open-world fantasy action-adventure game from Pearl Abyss, on the new console. There has been no official announcement aboutCrimson Desertbeing available for the Switch 2, but an online listing from retailer GameStop suggests that news may be breaking before too long. Established in 2010, South Korea-based publisher and developer Pearl Abyss has mostly been known for its 2014fantasy MMORPGBlack Desert Online, withCrimson Desertoriginally planned as a sequel to that game....

AGenshin Impactchart has revealed the overall sales difference between the two currently featured five-star characters: Inazuma’s Raiden Shogun and the Saurian hunter Kinich.Genshin Impactalways features two different banner cycles, each including double banners that allow players to pull for two separate five-star characters at the same time. After Escoffier and Navia, who appeared in the first part of the update, the second banner cycle ofGenshin ImpactVersion 5.6 featured Raiden Shogun and Kinich, with a shared four-star lineup that included Lynette, Sara, and Thoma....

Quick Links Monopoly GO’s collaboration with Star Wars continues with the all-new Jedi Partners Event. In this event, you’ll team up with four different partners to build themed floats inspired by the Star Wars universe. The grand prize for completing all four builds is theexclusive Darth Maul token, a limited-edition collectible inspired by the Sith warrior in his iconic appearance. The Jedi Partners Event follows the standard rules and mechanics of a regular partner event, but with such high-stakes prizes, having a smart strategy and dependable partners is more important than ever....