June 2022

Variety reported last year that a Twisted Metal series was on the way from the writers of Deadpool, and then we later learned the show will debut on Peacock. 

Anthony Mackie, perhaps best known as Falcon in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (although he does have a new role in it now), was cast as the series’ star last September and now we know who will be playing the most iconic character from the Twisted Metal franchise, Sweet Tooth. It will be none other than Will Arnett, the voice of Batman in The Lego Batman Movie and the titular character in Bojack Horseman. 

Yesterday, Sega debuted roughly 30 seconds of Sonic Frontiers open-world gameplay and today, you can now watch more than seven minutes of gameplay, courtesy of IGN. It’s basically an extended look at what was showcased yesterday and it looks great. 

Right off the bat, it’s beautiful – looking more realistic than any Sonic game before, too – and it’s clear that speed is the name of the game because there’s virtually nothing in the way of stopping the Blue Blur. It’s cliche to say, but it looks like if you see something in the distance, there’s a way for you to speed all the way over there, be it by rail, ramp, on ground, or something else. Take a look for yourself below:

As you can see, running isn’t all that’s in this extended gameplay look. There are plenty of Sonic staples, like on-ground boosts, bumpers, and more. Plus, there are towers that act as platforming challenges, tasking you with reaching the top. Elsewhere, there are simple puzzles to solve that involve stepping on lit switches as well as a speed wheel (think: hamster wheel, or hedgehog wheel, I suppose) that seems to do something to the surrounding area. Maybe it defogs a map, or unlocks new areas to explore. Only time will tell for now. 

If you’re still playing Elden Ring and never want to stop, you’re in luck. A new randomizer mod for PC changes up everything from item placement to boss locations. You can even transform every enemy into Malenia. Consider it the unofficial “new game plus” FromSoftware was too merciful to ship itself.

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Today marks the tenth anniversary of Wit Studio, the anime production company who, with Attack on Titan, quickly established itself as a powerhouse in the anime industry. However, Wit’s great body of work extends beyond the walls of its anime adaptation of AoT. Wit’s also the driving force behind superb anime…

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One of the most popular Steam games right now is V Rising, a vampiric action-survival role-playing game by Stunlock Studios. The game is tearing up the charts, with some 95,000 people playing it at any given time according to Steam Charts. Most telling, though, is V Rising’s reception on Valve’s PC gaming platform,…

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A brief preview of Sonic Frontiers was enough to get folks talking about Breath of the Wild again, but now that we have more footage, it’s clear what this upcoming game is all about. Sega finally listened to YouTube comments and hired one of those “remade in Unreal” guys.

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Following yesterday's brief gameplay tease, Sega has released a considerably more substantial seven minutes of Sonic Frontiers gameplay, offering a much clearer look at how the hedgehog's first foray into open-world platforming will likely play out.

Yesterday's footage was perhaps most notable for the rather muted art style Sega has opted for this time around, with the game - at least from what we've seen so far - placing Sonic in a realistically hewn world that almost feels closer to the sodden, boulder-pocked hillsides of Death Stranding than it does the colour-blasted Sonic backdrops of old.

We get to see a lot more of that expansive landscape in Sega's newly shared seven minutes of Sonic Frontiers gameplay (thanks IGN), with the bulk of the footage focused on leisurely exploration as Sonic roams around, solving puzzles to unlock new elements in the world.

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One of the coolest aspects of Roblox is the ability to listen to all sorts of music while you’re busy having fun playing games with your friends. However, the music codes that you input into the game sometimes don’t work, which can obviously be pretty frustrating, especially if you just want to sit back and relax with some tunes. In this guide, we’ll explain how to play music in Roblox. So, without further ado, let’s get started, shall we?

How to Redeem Music Codes in Roblox

The specific method of redeeming music codes in Roblox varies from game to game. Nevertheless, the general process largely remains the same. For example, to redeem a music code in Roblox Royale High, all you’ll need to do is visit your apartment and head over to your music player.

Next, click on your music player and then tap on ‘Add song’. You can then type the specific code for the song you want into the box at the bottom of your screen. Be careful as the codes are case-sensitive so you’ll need to make sure that you’re putting capital letters and lower-case letters in the correct place, otherwise, the codes won’t work.

Today, Crunchyroll revealed that the french website Kazé, best known for manga, DVD and Blu-ray publishing, will now become Crunchyroll. For more than 30 years, the platform brought manga and animated home videos to France and Germany, and is responsible for shows like Silent Voice, Code Geass, Bleach, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, and My Hero Academia being available in these countries.

When speaking on the merger, Crunchyroll President Rahul Purini had the following to say regarding the acquisition of Kazé:

“Anime and manga go hand in hand. While we salute the extraordinary work done by Kazé for nearly 30 years in France, we are delighted to take Crunchyroll to the next level through these manga and home video activities. We are happy to continue to leverage the long experience of the internal teams that made Kazé successful to take Crunchyroll to new heights.”

Kazé is just the latest addition to the platform’s portfolio in 2022. Earlier this year, Crunchyroll and Funimation unified their brands, making it so that Funimation, Wakanim, and Crunchyroll’s VRV all become one subscription.

For more information on the acquisition, you can head over to Crunchyroll, which is available in more than 200 countries and territories globally, with simultaneous translation in ten languages. We’ve also got plenty more related anime content for you down below.

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Today Creative Assembly released a new teaser trailer of a much-anticipated feature of their strategy game Total War: Warhammer 3.

The feature is, of course, the Immortal Empire campaign that will merge all three Total War: Warhammer Games, letting you play all over the world of the game with every single playable faction.

The beta of Immortal Empires has been confirmed for Q3, meaning that players will have to wait a bit longer before waging war for the whole Warhammer world.

The trailer shows old friends and enemies, including Karl Franz. Hopefully, he’ll be a bit stronger in Immortal Empires, since I had to save him from annihilation in two campaigns in a row while reviewing the game.

Total War: Warhammer 3 is currently available exclusively for PC.

If you’re unfamiliar with the game, you can enjoy an official description.

“The last roar of a dying god ruptures the boundary between worlds, opening a portal to the Realm of Chaos. From this maelstrom, the four Ruinous Powers – Khorne, Nurgle, Tzeentch and Slaanesh – emerge, spreading darkness and despair.

Announced during the Warhammer Skulls Showcase, Warhammer 40,000: Inquisitor – Martyr will be receiving next-gen remaster with a host of upgrades for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

The game will be getting several new enhancements such as:

• Native 4K Support
• High Resolution Textures
• Enhanced Shadows
• Improved Physics
• Cross-Gen Multiplayer

An exact release date for the remaster is currently unknown, but the video does say it will be coming in 2022.

You can find the next-gen remaster trailer at the here and below:

Steam describes the game as:

Even though the premise for Roblox’s Find The Markers title is incredibly simple, its popularity has really grown recently. In fact, the seek-’em-up experience has accrued almost half a billion visits since its inception last year. No small feat, indeed! If you’re here, though, you’re likely wondering how to find all the Markers in Roblox Find The Markers. Well, you’re in the right place. Let’s start finding all 202 of those pesky Markers, shall we?

All Marker Locations in Roblox Find The Markers

Here are the locations of all 202 Markers in Roblox Find The Markers:

Easy Markers

Purple Marker

Ready for the easiest Marker ever? This one is a cinch. It’s literally right in front of you when you spawn into the game atop the Pedestal of Awesome. Next!

Archer Marker

Firstly, from spawn head towards the big clock tower nearby, next to the abandoned houses. Walk around to the back of the clock tower to find a near-invisible ladder and climb up. Now, go to the front of the clock tower and climb up another near-invisible ladder and when you reach the face of the clock, you’ll be teleported to the Washable Kingdom. Here, go to the right side of the castle and you’ll reach the archery area to find your second Marker.

Baby Marker

Go to the Abandoned City, and enter the first house on your left. Go up the stairs, and you’ll find the Baby Marker under the bed.

Ball Marker

Another really easy one! All you need to do is look around spawn and you’ll find the Ball Marker.

Bee Marker

Head to the Forest Biome, behind the cabin is the Bee Marker in the tree above.

Ever have an idea that you regret the instant you commit to realising it? That's how I feel about my decision to rank all of Elden Ring's major locations. It turns out that, not only are there a lot of locations in Elden Ring, but the definition of a distinct location is largely up for debate. The opening area of Limgrave, for example, could be as many as four separate regions (East Limgrave, West Limgrave, Stormhill and Weeping Peninsula) depending on how you interpret it. That's not to mention all of the dungeons, caves, chapels, and other landmarks scattered throughout the Lands Between.

Yet like a newly minted Wretch squaring up to Margit the Fell Omen for the first time, I am prepared to plough on despite the pain that awaits. Below you'll find a comprehensive ranking of Elden Ring's major regions and legacy dungeons, based on the admittedly woolly criteria of how fun and interesting each location is to explore. So grab your map, put on your boots, and update your life insurance policy as we embark upon a grand tour of From Software's magnificent fantasy realm.

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Following the reveal of the new Pokemon Scarlet and Violet trailer, developer and composer Toby Fox revealed he worked on some of the games' music. While he noted that he composed multiple tracks, he pointed out one specific one. The field music is his work.

Here is Toby Fox's reveal about his Pokemon Scarlet and Violet music. He also referred to some remixes and other times when the tune will come up. After that, Fox noted his music "is not optional" in this installment.

I had the honor of composing the field music for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet! After creating a concept sketch, Game Freak arranged it into many versions that you'll hear throughout the game. You can hear a bit of it in this trailer... https://t.co/dhjv4e9fQN

— tobyfox (@tobyfox) June 1, 2022

That last part is referencing another Pokemon entry Toby Fox worked on. He composed a Battle Tower theme for Pokemon Sword and Shield. In case you missed it, you can hear that below.

There's a new look at Sonic Frontiers gameplay. Sega had IGN share a first peek at the game. This involved about seven minutes of Sonic the Hedgehog exploring the new open-world environment. [Thanks, IGN!]

The video officially starts at the 42 second mark. It shows Sonic approaching a tower. Various mechanisms like boost rings, boost pads, walls he can grapple or run along, and grind rails appear on it. All of these are designed to help him reach the summit. After he reaches the top, he heads down to solid ground again. Once he’s there, he runs along the landscape. People can see some roads and rails designed to act as bridges or help him reach various spaces. He also collects things like hearts and rings as he travels.

At the four minute mark, Sonic encounters a puzzle. He needs to turn some statues in order to open a door to another area. After that, another puzzle appears. This one involves running in circles around flames to reveal another mystery.

Here’s the full IGN First Sonic Frontiers gameplay video.

Sony revealed the PlayStation Plus June 2022 right as the month began. One of the headliners is the latest God of War (PS4) game. However, PlayStation Plus people can also take part in multiplayer matches with Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker (PS4) and Nickelodeon: All-Star Brawl (PS4, PS5). People can claim them on June 7, 2022.

God of War is the new reboot starring Kratos and his son Atreus. It debuted back in March 2019. It typically costs $19.99. However, you can routinely get physical copies on sale for about $9.99. This time, the father and son face Norse gods instead of Grecian ones.

Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker debuted back in August 2018. While it still costs $59.99 normally in the PlayStation Store, physical copies go for under $20 and it is regularly on sale for as low as $5.99. This is a 4v4 multiplayer game that continues to get new characters from the series as DLC. For example, a new version of Madara Uchiha and a Season 5 Pass are coming.

Crunchyroll announced the Fruits Basket Prelude USA, Canada, and UK release dates. It will appear in theaters in North America in June 2022. The first showing will be on June 25, 2022, with additional ones on June 28-29, 2022. English dub and Japanese ones with English subtitles will appear. The UK release will appear on July 20, 2022. Only the English dub will show up in theaters in the region.

The announcement also involved details about when people can buy tickets. Fandango will begin offering them for the North American releases on June 3, 2022. People in the UK won't be able to buy them until June 24, 2022.

Here's the poster for the movie. As this is a prequel, it stars Tohru Honda's mother Kyoko and father Katsuya. It shows how the two met and fell in love. However, Tohru and Kyo Soma will make cameo appearances.

The official English dub cast was revealed as well. Here's who will play every character in the film. Both Tohru and Kyo’s voice actors will reprise their roles.

Look, we get that it’s immature. We appreciate that a better site would rise above it. But we’re not that site, and we can’t not say it. Miraidon, one of the legendary Pokémon revealed in today’s Pokémon Scarlet and Violet announcement, looks like a very fancy penis.

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Whenever a new Pokémon trailer goes live, the internet’s sleuths get busy. Info about these games tends to release in carefully curated bursts, sparking the sort of breathless speculation that leads to fans, um, mistakenly identifying a wheelbarrow as a previously undiscovered Pokémon. Today, hereby known as Holy…

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Having Diablo in your pocket, playable at any time and anywhere, is a delicious and wonderful thing. It’s also dangerous if you want to focus on anything else; Diablo Immortal’s portability and accessibility come with a cost: a constant, nagging sense that the game really wants you to spend more money on it. And while…

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Casting for Sony's live-action Twisted Metal series continues, with the news that Will Arnett - known for the likes of BoJack Horseman, The Lego Batman Movie, and Arrested Development - will voice the role of insane clown Sweet Tooth.

According to Variety, the show's version of the iconic Sweet Tooth is a "hilarious and terrifying hulk of a man, who is as emotional as he is cunning. A lover of chaos, this majestic rage-filled killer dons an ever-smiling clown mask and uses 'Lost Vegas' as his own personal kill-ground, all while he drives his infamous doomsday ice cream truck."

The Twisted Metal series - a half-hour action comedy scripted by Cobra Kai writer Michael Jonathan Smith for Peacock - follows a motor-mouthed outsider, played by Anthony Mackie, who's offered a chance at a better life as long as he can deliver a mysterious package across a post-apocalyptic wasteland dominated by savage marauders driving vehicles of destruction.

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Lechonk is love, Lechonk is life. Future scholars will discuss how this small yet dense creature brought about world peace with its adorable frame. One snort from this little piggy and you’ll instantly want to raise it up to level 100 without using a single Exp. Candy, savoring every second of time with this little rascal. Here’s everything you need to know about Lechonk in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.

What is Lechonk in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet?

Lechonk is just a cute little Pokemon that looks like a pig. It’s not anything special, but cuteness seems to get you a long way in the world of Pokemon — just look at Pikachu. This ‘mon first appeared in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet versions.

Lechonk’s Description

According to the description of this little guy, it’s actually mostly muscle despite its relatively rotund appearance. Lechonk build up this muscle mass by constantly running around for food.

Besides its surprisingly muscular body, it also has an incredible sense of smell. Much like pigs in real life that are used to find truffles, Lechonk is able to use its superior olfactory organs to find extremely fragrant grasses and rich berries. Because of this, the Pokemon tends to emit smells that repel Bug-type ‘mons.

Although it’s cute and can keep bugs away, it’s can be dangerous. When threatened or startled, Lechonk is known to start charging forwards. Even though it’s small, this little piggy can knock you off your feet.

Adding mods to Minecraft is one of the best ways to expand your world in the game. Unfortunately, places like school or work prohibit this advantage since the total experience is blocked on Minecraft Education Edition. But, don’t worry, there is still a way to get add-ons in this version. Here’s how to get mods on Minecraft Education Edition.

How to Add Mods to Minecraft Education Edition

Third-party developers had new reveals about Microsoft Flight Simulator add-ons to share on top of a new release.

We start with Aerosoft, which released a lot of new screenshots of both the external model and the flight deck of its upcoming Airbus A330.

It’s worth repeating a cautionary note about the flight deck from project manager Mathijs Kok:

“These images show you the base modeling of the VC. So all 3D is done. the base layers of textures are done. It still needs a bit of detail using decals (all in the sub centimeter scale) and it still needs all the weathering. So it is as if it was just delivered from Toulouse. No pilot has eaten a Big Mac in it yet and got ketchup on all the switches.”

Reviewed on: Switch
Platform: Switch, PC
Publisher: Devolver Digital
Developer: Nerial
Release: June 2, 2022

Novel concepts are worth their weight in gold, and Card Shark comes out swinging with an idea you’re unlikely to have encountered before. Set in 18th century France, players take on the role of a destitute and mute drink server who is lifted into high society by a puffed-up card cheat. Along the path to riches, a deep conspiracy is uncovered, touching the lives of everyone in upper-class society, and playing out in backroom parlors, Corsican pirate dens, and royal palaces. It’s a clever and appealing setup, but it can only carry the game so far. With gameplay that feels like a chore from beginning to end, I was eager for this card game to reach its final round.

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Diablo Immortal, the well-known action RPG title from Blizzard Entertainment, has finally been launched for Android and iOS devices. One of the game’s most attractive aspects is the extensive list of character customizations. A character in Diablo Immortal helps the player showcase an appealing look inside the game. For those who are unfamiliar, the guide below provides the complete breakdown of steps to change character appearance in Diablo Immortal.

Changing Character Appearance in Diablo Immortal

As of writing, modifying character appearance isn’t possible as the class change feature isn’t available in Diablo Immortal. However, the developers have confirmed that they will soon release it with one of the upcoming updates.

The Johnny Depp and Amber Heard Defamation Case verdict is finally here. After weeks of accusations and piles of evidence, the court has ruled in favor of Johnny Depp. So now that the actor has won the lawsuit, how much does Amber Heard owe Johnny Depp for the Defamation Trial? The only way to answer this question is by examining the prosecution’s charges.

What Does Amber Heard Owe Johnny Depp for Defamation Case?

The court has stated that Amber Heard owes Johnny Depp 15 million dollars for two types of damages: 10 million in compensatory damages and five million in punitive damages. The catalyst of these events started when the actress released an op-ed with the Washington Post, which led Depp to resign from his roles in Pirates of the Caribbean and the Fantastic Beasts franchise.

Depp had originally sued her for 50 million in defamation charges, while Heard sought out 100 million in a countersue. However, he is still humbled by the outcome of the case, as shown in this Twitter post:

Riot Games is celebrating Pride with a themed Valorant bundle this week, which has launched today and is available in stores now. Aptly called ‘Pride,’ it’s a follow-on from an almost identical bundle last year, featuring a new gun buddy but the same eight player cards. Each card is decorated with a different Pride flag, offering players a way to show their support to the LGBTQIA+ community.

Play with PRIDE by picking up a bundle of free Player Cards and a brand new Gun Buddy. Available in your shop now. pic.twitter.com/RdYPJpPcHB

— VALORANT (@PlayVALORANT) June 1, 2022

If you’re interested, make sure you actually go and download the bundle as it isn’t added to your collection automatically. At least there’s no finicky process to obtaining the bundle this time around. It’s actually in your shopfront now from June 1-31, listed as 0VP and as simple to grab as clicking a button.

Riot said in a blog post earlier this week:

“Pride Month is here! Pride is a time to come together, celebrate LGBTQIA+ communities, recognize the progress we’ve made, and continue working toward creating inclusive spaces for all people.“

If you’re a fan of the publisher’s other titles then you’ll also be glad to know there are a bunch of Pride-related freebies for games like League of Legends, Teamfight Tactics, Legends of Runeterra, and Wild Rift.

Today Atlus released another daily trailer of its upcoming JRPG Soul Hackers 2, focusing on one of the demons that will appear in the game.

We take a look at Orobas, a demon that debuted a long time ago in the Shin Megami Tensei series and also recently appeared in Shin Megami Tensei V.

As usual, the trailer also includes the daily horoscope displaying Libra at the top of the fortune ranking and Aquarius at the bottom.

You can check it out below.

Soul Hackers 2 releases for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC (Steam and Windows Store) on August 26, just one day after the Japanese launch on August 25.

Despite having initially been pitched as a mobile-only title, Blizzard’s latest Diablo game is available on both PC and mobile platforms. Thankfully, the game offers full cross-progression across both platforms and it features cross-play between each as well. So you’re clear on the process, though, here’s how to play cross-play in Diablo Immortal between PC and Mobile.

How to Play PC & Mobile Cross-Play Multiplayer in Diablo Immortal

Cross-play in Diablo Immortal isn’t something you have to activate, nor is there a dedicated server that features the functionality. Instead, all players will encounter those playing from other platforms; it’s possible to link up with players on different hardware so long as they are playing on the same server as you. You can find out more about the game’s various servers in our dedicated article here.

As for cross-progression, the functionality works so long as you’re making sure to sign into the game using your Battle.net account. Do note that by default, you’ll be logged into a guest account, so again, make sure it’s the same as your battle.net account to ensure your progress is saved between platforms.

The official word was outlined in a blog post about cross-platform in which Blizzard said: “Alternatively, if you start playing Diablo Immortal on mobile, you may either sign in to your Battle.net account or you will be supplied a guest account. If you have a Battle.net account, then you will be able to seamlessly transfer in-between playing on either platform simply by logging into your Battle.net account.”