September 2022

When not holding forth about films, music, anime, and teasing future projects, Metal Gear and Death Stranding creator Hideo Kojima uses his Twitter account to talk about his past work. On September 3, 2022 the original Metal Gear Solid turned 24 years old. To commemorate the occasion, Kojima talked about his struggles getting live-action footage into the game. Rather than purely technical challenges, one major obstacle to the attempt was the fact that he did not have the connections that he does today (which were in part built by the success of MGS).

https://twitter.com/Kojima_Hideo/status/1565907462506815491?s=20&t=LD3XQ7W2jXp3X2EJttw4dw

The original PlayStation was able to play condensed movie files. Thus from a technological standpoint, it was not difficult to insert live-action footage. Because Kojima grew up watching documentaries and scientific shows, he wanted to insert historical footage and similar clips to bolster his fiction. However, at the time, he had difficulty even finding the material because he was not familiar with the video game industry. He even went to Japan's public broadcaster, NHK, to request the footage, but the negotiations went far more slowly than anticipated.

Today Square Enix announced the theme song that will be featured in its upcoming JRPG Star Ocean: The Divine Force.

As revealed on Twitter, the publisher secured a rather big deal for the song, which will be “Pandora” by ultra-popular (at least in Japan) singer Hyde. It’ll be the first song he releases in 2022.

If you aren’t familiar with Hyde, he’s likely the most well-known and longevous Japanese rock singer, having risen to fame all the way back in 2020 with L’Arc-en-Ciel.

At the moment, the song “Pandora” itself has not been revealed just yet.

You can check out the tweet below.

Star Ocean: The Divine Force releases worldwide on October 27 for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC.

Today 2K Sports released another trailer of the upcoming basketball simulation 2K23.

The trailer features rapper and Scarborough Shooting Stars player J. Cole as he works on the motion capture for the game.

J. Cole will also appear as the cover athlete on the Dreamer Edition of the game.

You can check him out in action below.

NBA 2K23 is coming on September 9, 2023, for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC.

If you’d like to see more, you can enjoy another trailer focusing on the return of the Jordan Challenge on top of one focusing on the gameplay and the appearance of Jabbawockeez.

If you’re unfamiliar with the game, here’s an official description.

DCS World developer Eagle Dynamics released a new trailer of its hardcore military flight simulator featuring a much-awaited aircraft, the C-130J Super Hercules.

While many associate military aviation with fancy fighters or mighty bombers, the true workhorses and most active aircraft in any military are the transport planes, which hail cargo and equipment on a daily basis and take part in basically every humanitarian and peacekeeping mission around the world.

The Super Hercules is the updated version of what’s perhaps the most iconic military transport aircraft, the Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules, that has been in service in various forms for nearly sixty years, since the mid-fifties.

The version that will fly in DCS World is developed by Airplane Simulation Company. At the moment, release windows, pricing, and details have not been revealed, but you can check out this beauty in action in the trailer below.

If you’re unfamiliar with DCS World, it’s a gorgeous and extremely realistic free-to-play sandbox combat flight simulator for PC that offers a giant lineup of DLC aircraft for those who want to expand the experience.

Incidentally, Eagle Dynamics recently launched a new free trial program that lets you enjoy modules for 14 days every six months for free while you decide whether to purchase them or not.

Today Sunrise released a brand new trailer of the upcoming anime series Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury.

The trailer provides a look at the main characters that we’ll meet in this new Gundam series, alongside some of the mobile suits.

The debut of The Witch from Mercury is an important milestone for Gundam fans, as it marks the first mainline Gundam TV series aired since Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans.

You can watch the trailer below. If you want to see more, you should definitely watch the prologue episode that was aired a few days ago.

Here’s how the series is officially described by Sunrise.

A.S. (Ad Stella) 122―

An era when a multitude of corporations have entered space and built a huge economic system.
A lone girl from the remote planet Mercury transfers to the Asticassia School of Technology,
run by the Beneritt Group which dominates the mobile suit industry.

Third-party Microsoft Flight Simulator developers released new assets about upcoming add-ons including aircraft and airports.

We get to see new screenshots and a video of the Cessna Citation Mustang by Cockspur, showing the exterior of the aircraft and the opening animation of the room including the iconic rope.

Kiwi Farms, an internet cesspit that has birthed countless hate campaigns over the last decade, has finally had concrete action taken against it after internet security provider Cloudflare essentially took the site offline.

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The Rings of Power is set thousands of years before The Lord of the Rings, and as a result, we’re introduced to a whole bunch of new characters that help to flesh out the lore even further. Here’s what you need to know about the High King in The Rings of Power.

Gil-galad as High King in The Rings of Power

Set during the Second Age of Middle-Earth, the High King we see The Rings of Power is none other than Gil-galad. He is the last High King of the Noldor, and is also sometimes referred to as High King of the Elves of the West.

During this time, he established a realm for the elves in Lindon, and his reach even expanded to the Misty Mountains and Greenwood the Great. In the show, we primarily see him residing in Rivendell, where he works closely with Elrond and also interacts briefly with Galadriel.

While these events haven’t been depicted in The Rings of Power just yet, we do know that he’ll play a big part in leading the charge against Sauron in the future. He’s generally regarded as a competent leader of the elves and even worked closely with Elendil and the race of men when faced with the threat of Sauron once again.

Both Gil-galad and Elendil were instrumental to the defeat of Sauron, which is what ultimately allowed Isildur to sever his hand and obtain the Ring to destroy. Though we all know how that turned out.

That’s all you need to know about who the High King is in The Rings of Power. Be sure to search for Twinfinite for more news and information on the show, including the stranger’s possible identity, as well as a breakdown on who Morgoth is.

Wordle is a pretty simple game in concept, but in practice, you may find that it can be rather difficult to come up with the right solution within just six attempts. That’s where we come in, though. Here’s a list of 5-letter words starting with WH to help you maintain your Wordle streak.

5 Letter Words Starting With WH

• Whack
• Whale
• Whamo
• Whang
• Whaps
• Wharf
• Whats
• Whaup
• Wheal
• Wheat
• Wheel
• Wheen
• Wheep
• Whelk
• Whelm
• Whelp
• Whens
• Where
• Whets
• Whews
• Wheys
• Which
• Whids
• Whiff
• Whigs
• While
• Whims
• Whine
• Whins
• Whiny
• Whips
• Whipt
• Whirl
• Whirr
• Whirs
• Whish
• Whisk
• Whist
• White
• Whits
• Whity
• Whizz
• Whole
• Whomp
• Whoof
• Whoop
• Whops
• Whore
• Whorl
• Whort
• Whose
• Whoso
• Whump
• Whups

The list of possible solutions within these parameters is pretty long, but it’s always important to keep in mind that Wordle answers are often the simplest ones. Try to think of commonly used words when working with the clues you have, and don’t overthink it, even if that might be easier said than done. More often than not, the answer is a word that you’ve probably heard more than a few times in mainstream media, so keep that in mind as you make your guesses.

That said, if you’re still having trouble, we’ve got today’s Wordle solution here to help you out as well.

That does it for our list of 5-letter words that start with WH. Be sure to search for Twinfinite for more tips and information on the game.

Stuck on today’s Wordle puzzle with no idea how to proceed? Not to worry, as we’re here to help you maintain your daily streak. Here’s a full list of 5-letter words that start with W and end with P to help you keep going.

5 Letter Words Starting With W and Ending With P

• Watap
• Whaup
• Wheep
• Whelp
• Whomp
• Whoop
• Whump

The good news here is that the list of possible answers is very short, so you shouldn’t have too much trouble nailing it down before you run out of attempts. Another thing to keep in mind is that while it can seem impossible to guess the word at times, Wordle tends to use words that are actually pretty commonly known among English speakers.

Chances are good that the answer is a word that you’ve heard quite a few times, and have probably even used yourself, so keep that in mind while you use up your attempts.

If you’re still having trouble, however, we’ve got today’s Wordle solution here to help you skip the guesswork.

That does it for our list of 5 letter words starting with W and ending with P. Be sure to search for Twinfinite for more tips and information on the game.

Want to know how to get and upgrade the Origins Lightning Staff in Zombies Chronicles? Well, look no further because we’ve got you covered in this guide that explains what steps you need to take and how to solve the game’s intricate puzzles.

How to Get the Origins Lightning Staff in Zombies Chronicles

The Origins Lightning Staff in Zombies Chronicles is possibly the most difficult to get, especially when you compare it to the Fire and Wind Staff’s process. But, before acquiring this magical tool, you should know that this experience can be a lot easier if you have another teammate with you because this journey is a bit time-consuming.

Furthermore, while exploring the map, you can prepare yourself at the beginning by turning the dials of mechanical devices to upgrade the Lightning Staff in the future (you can look at the code in the upgrade section of this guide.)

Here is a step-by-step guide on how to get all the parts of the Origins Lightning Staff:

If you’re wondering who finds Galadriel and Halbrand in The Rings of Power episode 2, here’s what you need to know.

The very last scene of episode two from LOTR: Rings of Power shows Galadriel and Halbrand barely alive as they float on their makeshift wooden raft. Their situation looks hopeless, until a silhouetted figure shows up and finds them. A cliffhanger indeed, audiences are left wondering who this mysterious figure might be.

A quick recap of their situation has Galadriel lost at sea since she refused to go with her fellow Elves earlier into the Undying Lands. Elrond had convinced her to give up her vendetta against Sauron and spend an eternity of peace back in Valinor. Instead of proceeding with the boat and her fellow Elves into the light, she failed to resist her compulsion to remain behind and pursue Sauron. After jumping ship, at the end of episode one, we find her desperately swimming at sea in episode two.

Shortly after, she comes across a group of humans barely surviving on salvaged wreckage from a ship. They’re all attacked by a giant sea serpent and most them are devoured. Galadriel survives with the help of one of the men, Halbrand. During their conversation, he explains that he fled his home in the Southlands after orcs attacked it. An incoming storm interrupts their exchange and they both prepare to take the brunt of it.

If you’re wondering who the stranger from the fireball is in The Rings of Power, here’s what you need to know.

In the first episode of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, the ending scenes show most of the main characters looking up and noticing a giant fireball cascading through the sky. The blazing effigy crashes down near a village of Harfoots and is promptly explored by one of the Harfoots, Elanor ‘Nori’ Brandyfoot. Upon arriving at the fireball site, she sees a giant decrepit-looking old man lying in the wake of the explosion, surrounded by a burning crater.

The four staffs in Zombies Chronicles are powerful tools that you can use to defeat many enemies that stand in your way. In particular, the Origins Ice Staff is an excellent choice for beginners to the game since it is one of the simpler weapons you can acquire in your adventure. So, if you want to know how to get the Ice Staff in Zombies Chronicles, this guide will help you along your journey in Call of Duty: Origins.

How to Get the Origins Ice Staff in Zombies Chronicles

The Origins Ice Staff in Zombies Chronicles can freeze nearby enemies in their place while killing them in the process. However, players must grab a shovel before setting off in their quest to get the required pieces for the weapon because they’ll have to dig dirt piles with bones.

You can find two of them in the first generator in your initial spawn, but if any of your teammates take these, you can get another tool at the Lightning or Wind Cave and the bottom level of the church.

Inbreeding, or incest, was a common theme that got explored in Game of Thrones. While it was largely considered to be taboo by the time Cersei and Jaime Lannister rolled around, it seems to still be widely accepted during the events of House of the Dragon. So, are the Targaryens inbred in House of the Dragon? Here’s what you need to know.

Are the Targaryens Incestuous in House of the Dragon?

In short, yes, the Targaryens are inbred and incestuous for the most part in House of the Dragon. While it’s not explicitly mentioned in the show, we clearly see the signs for it all over the Targaryen dynasty.

For instance, Viserys was married to Aemma, his first cousin, while his father Jaeharys, was married to his sister Alysanne. In Game of Thrones, we learned that most of the Targaryens were products of hundreds of years of inbreeding, so it’s safe to assume that the characters we see onscreen were inbred.

It’s not till the third episode of House of the Dragon that we finally get a more explicit allusion to their practice of inbreeding, as Otto suggests to Viserys that he betroth Rhaenyra to his newborn son Aegon instead. It’s disturbing on multiple levels, as it’s not just the inbreeding that’s icky, but also the fact that Aegon has only just turned two.

With that line, however, the show makes it clear that incestuous affairs are still kinda widely accepted in Westeros, and we’re nowhere near the time period where it’s said to instill madness in the bloodline and become forbidden by law.

There are tons of mythical creatures in A Song of Ice and Fire. It’s a high fantasy series after all, even if most of the appeal lies in the very human politicking and scheming around the Iron Throne. If you’ve just seen the third episode of House of the Dragon, you’re probably asking the same question we are: do pugs exist in Westeros, and in the House of the Dragon and Game of Thrones canon?

Are There Pugs in Westeros?

We’re pretty certain that there has been no mention of pugs in A Song of Ice and Fire, but with the release of House of the Dragon episode 3, it looks like the showrunners have taken some creative liberties with the kinds of dog breeds that exist in Westeros.

In Westeros, the only known dog breeds and canine beasts are foxes, direwolves, regular wolves, along with mastiffs, bloodhounds, sheepdogs, sand dogs, elkhounds, wolfhounds, and hellhounds. There has never been any indication that the adorable pugs exist in this brutal universe.

However, that belief has been completely flipped on its head with House of the Dragon episode 3, as we see that one of the ladies of the court does indeed own a pug, and even brought it along with her to the hunt in the Kingswood. In a brief scene, Rhaenyra chats with Alicent and the other ladies, and when she’s questioned about her role in the kingdom, she snaps back and asks the lady what she’s done for the realm lately besides eating cake.

The camera then cuts to a quick shot of a little pug in her lap, licking the remaining bits of cake off her plate.

So… yes, according to the HBO adaptation of House of the Dragon, pugs do exist in Westeros, but they certainly didn’t in George R.R. Martin’s book series.

The third episode of House of the Dragon is filled to the brim with symbolism and plenty of imagery that likely serves as foreshadowing for future events. Among them is the white hart, which served as a big object of interest for multiple parties this episode. Here’s why the white hart appeared before Rhaenyra in House of the Dragon.

Why Did the White Hart Appear Before Rhaenyra in House of the Dragon?

The Targaryens and their entire posse had ridden out to the Kingswood for a grand hunt in celebration of Aegon’s second name day, and it was said that the white hart was in the vicinity. This was regarded as a good omen and a sign of great things to come for Viserys’ reign and Aegon’s potential claim to the Iron Throne.

However, Viserys only manages to capture and kill a regular brown stag, while the white hart shows up before Rhaenyra elsewhere in the woods instead. It can be inferred that the white hart’s appearance here is a sign of legitimacy to Rhaenyra’s own claim to the Iron Throne, and symbolizes that she should be the rightful heir instead of Aegon.

While it seems unlikely that Rhaenyra will ever actually be the first queen of Westeros, the white hart’s appearance seems to imply that she’s the only one among the contenders who deserve to be queen and will likely be more competent than the rest of them. Contrast this with the fact that Viserys and Aegon only got a brown stag for their hunt, and the message becomes clearer.

Greetings future adventures! Whether you crave the thrill of a late night robbery, the rush of assassinating a evil ruler, or even the mild anxiety of cheating during a round of cards the rogue should be your go-to class. Rogues in 5e are the sneaky stabby damage dealers we all know and love and will almost always be a great choice when trying to round out your party. Excelling as a party face in town and a high damage assassin in fights here are our top 5 best DnD 5e rogue race ideas to make sure you are the best adventurer you can be.

When looking at races for rogues, you are looking for two things. You need a race with a +2 dexterity bonus or a race that amplifies rogues damage or utility. Darkvision is great for vision in any dark place as well. You are also looking for better weapons, spellcasting, and flight. Rogues have a lot of wiggle-room so please don’t feel like you have to use the suggestions below to enjoy the class.

Daemon Targaryen is easily the most interesting and complex character in House of the Dragon right now, and the motivations behind his actions are often deliberately left vague. The third episode of the show further proves this point, so here’s why Daemon beat up the messenger in House of the Dragon.

Why Did Daemon Beat the Messenger in House of the Dragon?

Towards the end of the third episode, we see a messenger arrive from King’s Landing informing Daemon that Viserys would be sending men and ships to the Stepstones to help him beat the Crabfeeder. After reading the letter, Daemon starts violently hitting the messenger with his helmet. Considering what we’ve seen of his relationship with Viserys thus far, it’s probably safe to infer that Daemon beats up the messenger because he’s enraged at the thought that he’d only be able to defeat the Crabfeeder with assistance from his brother.

Daemon has been shown to be a rather cocky and prideful prince, so it stands to reason that he couldn’t bear the thought of accepting help from his “weak” brother in order to achieve victory. Viserys also says as much in the scene prior to this one, where he tells Rhaenyra that Daemon didn’t call for aid, and that he’d sooner die than ask for his brother’s help.

Especially having spent three years waging war on the Crabfeeder in the Stepstones, the thought that he’d only be able to finally clinch that victory with help from Viserys must have wounded Daemon’s pride. In the second episode, Daemon had also agreed to the war with the Crabfeeder because this would be a chance for him to prove his worth to the world, so he had a lot riding on this. This led to him taking his anger out on the messenger, and subsequently making a reckless and bold push against the Crabfeeder’s forces.

The theme of prophecies and foresight is brought up quite frequently in Fire and Blood and A Song of Ice and Fire, so it’s little surprise to see some allusion to it in House of the Dragon as well. Here’s what you need to know about Dreamers in House of the Dragon.

House of the Dragon Dreamers Explained

The Targaryens are known for their ability to control the dragons, but some of them are also born with the ability to peer into the future and see visions of events that have not yet come to pass. These Targaryens, with the ability to prophecize the future, are referred to as Dreamers in House of the Dragon.

In the first few episodes, Viserys is the one who first brings up the term “Dreamer”. He states in the first episode that Aegon the Conqueror was one such individual, as he had a vision of a threat emerging from the north, though he could not say when this threat would actually arrive in Westeros. Having seen Game of Thrones, we now know that he’s referring to the White Walkers from beyond the Wall, though that threat wouldn’t come to pass for a few more centuries.

Aegon the Conqueror isn’t the only Dreamer in the family, however, as Viserys has also seen a vision himself. Though it’s not quite as impressive as seeing the White Walkers, Viserys’ vision involves the birth of his firstborn son wearing a crown on his head. The vision does come true, sans crown, though his son dies shortly after birth.

Finally, Daenerys Targaryen has also been shown to have had visions of her own. She’s seen the Iron Throne in her vision, with snow falling over the halls. This vision comes true much later in the series, when she finally arrives in King’s Landing and takes the throne for herself.

Tinykin on PC

Platforming games have always been a mainstay in the gaming world, and the move from flat, 2D worlds to more fully realized ones in 3D has allowed for more creative ideas to come to life. One such example is that of Pikmin, and while we wait for a proper sequel, Splashteam’s adorable 3D platformer, Tinykin, is doing more than most to fill the gap.

Hogwarts Legacy, the upcoming game in the Wizarding World franchise, is set to bring Harry Potter fans back to the world of Hogwarts for some wizard-based action. To that effect, here’s how you can link your Harry Potter Fan Club account to your WB Games Account to earn some free rewards in this new title.

Linking Your Harry Potter Fan Club Account to Your WB Games Account

The topic of Rhaenyra’s marriage comes up very frequently in the first three episode of HBO’s House of the Dragon, which is little surprise, considering that she’s the princess and is expected to marry out of duty to her house. She’s clearly very resistant to the idea, though, which brings up the question: does Rhaenyra get married in House of the Dragon?

Do be warned that this article contains major spoilers for George R.R. Martin’s Fire and Blood, and future events in House of the Dragon. If you haven’t read the book and plan on just following the TV adaptation, you might want to close this page now.

Does Rhaenyra Get Married in House of the Dragon?

Yes, Rhaenyra does get married in House of the Dragon. In fact, she gets married twice over the course of her lifespan. Between her two husbands, she also indulges in the occasional love affair here and there with characters we’ve already seen in the show.

Below, we’ll go over her various love interests and prospects, so turn away now if you don’t want to be spoiled.

Who Does Rhaenyra Marry in House of the Dragon?

As mentioned previously, Rhaenyra will eventually marry twice, and her husbands are:

• Laenor Velaryon
• Daemon Targaryen

Laenor Velaryon is her first husband, though she only marries him when Viserys threatens to remove her claim as heir to the Iron Throne. It’s likely that she also accepted the marriage because she didn’t want to marry her own brother, Aegon II.

When Laenor passed away, she married her uncle Daemon in secret so that Viserys would not be able to voice any objections.

It’s been a quiet few weeks for War of the Visions, but things are slowly starting to ramp up once again as we get closer to the Final Fantasy XIII event and Final Fantasy Tactics rerun later this year. To kick things off, Square Enix and Gumi have announced a new UR 100-cost unit arriving this week, Macherie (Queen of Hourne).

You can check out her reveal trailer down below:

And here’s a short preview of her kit:

• Queen’s Gambit: Lowers Earth Res of targets within range for 3 turns, then deals Dmg (L) based on caster’s MAG stat.
• Glimmer of Conviction: Destroys any barrier that reduces Magic Dmg on targets within range, then deals Dmg (L) based on caster’s MAG stat.
• Steel Determination: Bestows Reraise on self, allows unit to automatically recover from KO status once per battle (Min HP Recovery), and raises own CT (S) after reviving with Reraise and significantly reduces Attack Ability Activation Time for 3 turns.

Queen Macherie will have the Steeled Queen main job, as well as Arithmetician and Time Mage as her sub-jobs.

She’s not time-limited either, which means that she’ll get added to the general pool after this week. That said, 100-cost units have much lower drop rates than other UR units, so pulling her in the general pool may be difficult.

War of the Visions is now available on mobile devices.

Jack Move. Jack Move. Here is a phrase that tickles somewhere, deep in the back of the brain, buried under boxes and old coats. Wasn't someone...down for a Jack Move? I want to say William Gibson. One of the early ones - or maybe one of the present-day ones?

Googling will have to wait, because here is Jack Move, with a demo out on Steam now and a release planned for the 8th of September. Turns out we're all down for a Jack Move.

And I reckon I was right about Gibson, because Jack Move is a cyberpunk JRPG, albeit one with modern sensibilities, which means the pixel-art is smooth and Treasure-textured and the action is implausibly brisk. Straight up: this is a lovely thing. Lovely from the way that you PATCH items rather than use them, to the way that you have stats for Sass and Guts and Grok.

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As appears to be ever-more frequently the case, Nintendo has seen another of its first-party games leaked all over the internet almost a week before release. This time it’s Splatoon 3, the much-hyped threequal to the company’s pet project, which is already in some players’ hands ahead of its September 9 release date.

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The gigantic online gaming platform, Roblox, is filled to the brim with an array of cosmetic items and accessories that players can purchase to stand apart from the crowd. However, not everyone can shell out to purchase Robux, which is why Roblox promo codes are the best way to get free items in Roblox. If you’ve also been looking for the latest Roblox codes for free cosmetics and accessories, then your search ends here.

Roblox Promo Codes

The following promo codes are currently working and can be redeemed to get free items in Roblox:

We’ve had a slew of middling movies climbing to the upper echelons of the streaming charts lately. From a poor man’s Game of Thrones ripoff to a supernatural horror pic set aboard a haunted cruise liner to a gritty Western thriller. Indeed, thanks to the streaming revolution, there’s never been a better time to release a low-budget critical misfire and watch as it steamrolls its big-budget competition.

Like David and Goliath, a wee action film dubbed Vendetta has come out of nowhere and has managed to shoot its way to the summit of Hulu today. That’s right, according to FlixPatrol, the violent 2022 thriller has nabbed the top spot on Hulu’s most-watched movies list beating out Prey, Ghostbusters: Afterlife, and Venom: Let There Be Carnage. Hooray for the underdog, right?

HoYoVerse continues to showcase the new characters being added to Genshin Impact, like Dori, the most resourceful merchant in Sumeru. Unpredictable and hard to pin down, she has ways to get you anything you need - and things you didn't know you needed.

A new character demo video from Friday emphasizes the Electro character's prowess in combat as well.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P08q5Y7r9Z4

The Genshin Impact Dori character demo reveals her as an Electro-element claymore user. She'll be the third one after Razor and Beidou. That said, she uses her claymore differently than her peers, letting her little Jinni buddy do most of the swinging. Dori is voiced in English by Anjali Kunapaneni. She also voiced Kiriko in Tokyo 24th Ward and Fuku in Demon Slayer. In Japanese, she's voiced by Tomoko Kaneda, who played Chirithy in Kingdom Hearts 3  and Chiyo from Azumanga Daioh.

A recent "Quality of Life" update for Bioshock Infinite on Steam has added a new launcher, which includes a "Store to purchase new content".

This update went live over the weekend, and also added an in-game account linking option.

However, despite being labelled as a "quality of life" update, this move by publisher 2K has left some fans unhappy, with several stating the game is now broken.

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Details of Heartland, the upcoming free-to-play The Division spin-off, have popped up via Ubisoft's own store.

A listing for The Division Heartland is still available, with its client listed as available to download on PC "soon".

The store page also hosts various screenshots of the under-wraps shooter, and describes it as a "free-to-play survival-action multiplayer shooter set in small-town Middle America".

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Ghostwire: Toyko is one of the exceedingly small number of video games that I've been bothered to grab all the trophies for. It wasn't a fun Platinum either as, after about 10 hours in, the game gets rather repetitive and the trophy hunt becomes an absolute mind-numbing grind for collectibles.

So why did I do I bother then? You might be thinking. Well, simply put, I absolutely loved the look and the feel of Tango Gameworks' version of Shibuya. The way the rain soaked streets reflect the neon signs is mesmerising to me. The gloriously detailed environments makes it feel like you really are in a real, living city in the moments after its inhabitants were spooky-raptured. It's such a beautiful space to inhabit and as a bit of a Japanophile who recently spent his honeymoon wandering around parts of Shibuya that feature in the game, playing Ghostwire: Tokyo is also a great way to soak up the vibe of the city and indulge in some memories of my trip.

But now, thanks to an upcoming mod from master VR modder Luke Ross, I'm able to experience the world of Ghostwire: Tokyo like I was actually there and it's by far my most preferred way to play the game. Want to see what all the fuss is about? You can watch me lose my mind over petting Shiba Inu's in VR in this week's VR Corner (below).

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It turns out that Retro Studios' Zelda project progressed to the point where it had working gameplay - but it just wasn't very good.

Retro Studios - the developer behind the Metroid Prime series - was long-rumoured to have worked on a canned Zelda game and in 2020 concept art of the project was discovered.

Now, YouTube channel Did You Know Gaming has uncovered more information about the project.

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Splatoon 3 has already leaked online, including major spoilers for the game's story mode.

We won't be posting any spoilers here so if you want to stay spoiler-free before the game's official release, be wary when searching for Splatoon 3 on YouTube or social media.

Splatoon 3 will release on 9th September, but leaks were being posted online almost a week before that date.

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The next Assassin's Creed game, set in Baghdad, will feature crowds of people on its streets for the first time since the widely-panned Paris-set Unity.

That's according to a fresh round of leaked information on the upcoming Assassin's Creed Mirage from well-established Ubisoft leaker j0hnathan, who has now had his Twitter account suspended.

Among those details includes the fact that Baghdad will be divided into four separate zones, each with a boss to defeat, but also be surrounded by a desert area, oases and rivers.

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In anticipation of God of War Ragnarök's release, a new promo starring Rick and Morty has been revealed.

American adult-oriented nighttime cable television channel Adult Swim shared the new ad on its Rick and Morty social feeds. The clip shows eccentric scientist Rick shaving his head and branding himself with Kratos' iconic red facial tattoo. He then proceeds to hand his grandson Morty a toy bow and arrow, before shoving him through a portal to the Nine Realms.

Here, Rick gets his hands on Kratos' Leviathan Axe and "other unannounced upgrades" as Morty tries to fend for himself (rather unsuccessfully) in the hostile world he suddenly finds himself in. It ends with Rick finding a boat, informing the overpowered Morty that he will have to row as Rick doesn't want to get his new axe wet. You can watch it for yourself below.

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A new Elden Ring manga reimagines the game as a comedy.

Or maybe your playthrough was a comedy all along? There's certainly a farcical element to all the constant dying.

The manga comes courtesy of Kadokawa - FromSoftware's parent company and a huge publisher of manga.

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