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Soul Hackers 2 Shows Characters & Soul Matrix in New English Trailer

1 year 9 months ago

Since there can’t be enough Soul Hackers 2 trailers, another has been released by the western arm of Atlus.

This time around the trailer is in English, and it introduces the main protagonists Ringo, Figue, Arrow, Milady, and Saizo.

We also take a look at the Soul Matrix feature, which will allow Apple to get closer to her allies and the party to acquire new skills.

You can check out the trailer below.

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

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Giuseppe Nelva

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A New Pokemon Special Called The Arceus Chronicles Is Coming to Netflix Next Month

1 year 9 months ago

It was announced this morning that a brand new Pokemon special will be coming to Netflix next month. It’s called The Arceus Chronicles, and it’s loosely based on the most recently released game in the series, Pokemon Legends: Arceus.

The special follows Ash along with friends Goh, Dawn, and Brock as they try to save the Sinnoh region. The team receives a message from the Mythical Pokemon Arceus itself, and they travel to Mount Coronet to investigate what is going on with a Legendary Pokemon that has begun a rampage.

Of course, the ones responsible for the mess are none other than Team Galactic members, the foes that Ash and friends had previously taken down. It’s up to Ash and his crew to help save Sinnoh from Team Galactic’s nefarious plans once again.

It looks like many of the ancient Sinnoh Pokemon from the region Hisui make an appearance, such as Hisuian Growlithe, Hisuian Braviary, Wyrdeer, and Basculegion. It’s possible that even more of the new Pokemon from Pokemon Legends: Arceus will appear.

Here is the full description of the special from the official Pokemon website:

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Rebecca Stone

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All Fortnite Rocket League Live Challenges & Rewards

1 year 9 months ago

A new event has dropped onto Fortnite today, bringing yet another collaboration with other Epic Games property Rocket League. While the last collaboration required playing a mobile game, this time it’s back to the battle royale itself. Here are all Rocket League Live challenges and rewards to earn.

Rocket League Live Challenges

In order to take part in the Rocket League Live event, you will have to navigate to the related Creative Island using code: 8205-6994-2065. These challenges aren’t something available in normal battle royale modes.

Also, something to keep in mind is that the Rocket League Live event will end the morning of Aug. 15.

There are four challenges to complete with this event:

  • Eliminate 3 Opponents at the RL Live Deathmatch
  • Eliminate 7 Opponents at the RL Live Deathmatch
  • Deal 250 Damage to Opponents at the RL Live Deathmatch
  • Deal 1500 Damage to Opponents at the RL Live Deathmatch

Rocket League Live Rewards

There are four rewards that correspond to the challenges above and they are:

  • Golden Goal Spray
  • Regal Rocket Glider
  • Nice Shot! Emoticon
  • Rocket League Trophy Back Bling

That is everything you need to know about all Rocket League Live challenges and rewards to earn. If something changes with the event, we will be sure to let you know. Considering this Chapter 3 Season 3 is ending in a little over a month, there will surely be at least one additional event before then and we will keep you in the loop.

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Cameron Waldrop

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Best MP5 Loadout in Warzone

1 year 9 months ago

The MP5 SMG remained strong on its way into Season 4 of Warzone, and continues that trend as we near the start of Season 5. It’s still a fantastic, competitive SMG and is certainly a favorite among the Warzone community. Of course, its reputation for having a very low TTK helps. To ensure this particular SMG stays relative, here is the best MP5 loadout in Warzone.

Warzone – Best MP5 Loadout

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Image Source: Activision Blizzard

The MP5’s strengths in Warzone lie with its power and accuracy. It’s important that the best MP5 loadout not only retains its greatest aspects, but strengthens them even further. Give this build a shot:

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Brady Klinger-Meyers

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Rocket League Live Event Hitting Fortnite Today

1 year 9 months ago

With No Sweat Summer just ending, it seems like the devs aren’t giving any sort of breathing room for players. According to dataminer @iFireMonkey, the Rocket League Live event will be hitting Fortnite at 11:30 EST this morning.

This is the first Fortnite and Rocket League there has been since the launch of the Rocket League Sideswipe mobile game let players earn cosmetics for the battle royale by competing several in game tasks.

There will be four challenges to complete as well as four Rocket League themed items to earn. The items consist of a Spray, an Emoticon, a Glider, and a Back Bling.

These challenges will require players enter a specific creative map (code 8205-6994-2065) to be able to partake in the event. This isn’t something that can be done in normal battle royale modes.

Seeing as Chapter 3 Season 3 is set to end only a little over a month from now on Sept. 17, it is highly likely things are going to slow down now.

There wasn’t any time wasted in vaulting up a couple of the No Sweat Summer items like the Firework Flare Gun or the Ice Cream Cones, either. Though, players can now find the Junk Rift throwable that has been vaulted since Chapter 2 Season 1.

Stick around as we are sure to be bringing you more information from this (and any future events) as we know more.

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Cameron Waldrop

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6 Actors Who Should Totally Play Wolverine in the MCU

1 year 9 months ago

Mutants and the X-Men are coming to the MCU, that much is clear; in fact, with projects like Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and Ms. Marvel, they are already here. However, who will be taking on these iconic roles is a central question going forward, with Wolverine being arguably the most talked about and argued about when it comes to who should play the character in the MCU.

Hugh Jackman gave an iconic performance as Wolverine, which leads some to wonder if Marvel will want to have someone whose portrayal is more akin to Jackman’s portrayal or someone who is different. Both have merits, as people could not be open to having a different kind of Wolverine, while others may find a copy stale and unoriginal; only time will tell. It is also entirely possible that they will want to go with a lesser-known actor, which isn’t something that will be taken into account here as this is a fan cast.

It should also be noted that, unlike other X-Men members, age is much more integral to the character. While the other X-Men are often much more up in the air in terms of whether or not they will be younger or older in an upcoming Mutants project, Wolverine is likely one of the characters who will always be somewhat on the older side. Going alongside this, a lot of fans want a shorter actor to play the character, as Logan is 5’3 in the comics, so if Marvel wants to have Logan be more comics accurate in the MCU, then this may need to be taken into account.

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Joel Tapia

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Is CS: GO Down? How to Check Instantly

1 year 9 months ago

Not sure if the CS: GO servers are currently down? Here’s what you can do when it comes to checking the status of the game and its server status if you are running into issues.

Is CS: GO Down?

It looks like the CS: GO servers are currently down, as of 10:38am ET on August 9, 2022. According to CS: GO database, Steam performs server maintenance every Tuesday, so temporary outages are to be expected, and it may be that this one is running a little longer than usual. Currently, there’s a surge of session logons, and there’s a High Load on the Polish, US Southwest, and Emirates servers. The India East server is entirely offline.

Give it an hour or so and with a bit of luck, the server outage will be resolved. If there are any problems cropping up, it might very well be your own connection causing the issue.

Try restarting your computer or your router, and in extreme cases, check if your own Internet connection has some issues on your ISP’s end.

How to Check CS: GO Server Status

Should there be widespread problems for CS: GO, it can be hard to find out just what’s happening as there are no proper channels that serve that purpose, unlike MMOs such as New World. However, thanks to third-party sites, things can be made a little clearer.

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Jake Su

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Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak Reveals the Content of Free Title Update 1 Coming Tomorrow

1 year 9 months ago

Today Capcom announced new content coming to Monster Hunter Rise Runbreak.

The livestream was helmed by producer Ryozo Tsujimoto and director Yoshitake Suzuki.

First of all, we take a look at the Free Title Update 1. It’ll come tomorrow, August 10 with new afflicted monsters, weekly event quests (starting on August 18), five-star anomaly quests, anomaly investigations, and more.

The monsters will be Seething Bazelgeuse, Silver Rathalos, Gold Rathian, and Lucent Nargacuga.

Below you can check out a roadmap including free title update 2 and free title update 3 in late September and in the winter. It appears that updates will continue in 2023.

September’s update will include rare species monsters, subspecies monsters, and powered-up monsters.

In the winter we’ll get more powered-up monsters and special species monsters. Of course, the updates will include more, but there is no information about that just yet, just like we know nothing of what the further updates in 2023 will entail.

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Giuseppe Nelva

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Fortnite Junk Rift Throwable Has Now Been Unvaulted

1 year 9 months ago

Here’s a bit of a strange one. The Junk Rift has been unvaulted in Fortnite, bringing another game changing throwable into the mix.

For those who maybe don’t remember the Junk Rift, it’s similar to a Rift-to-Go in that it opens a portal, but instead of giving you escape, it brings an object down like a meteor. This object acts almost like a bunker buster and can put something like a porta-potty through an opponents buildings doing impact and shockwave damage. It can do 200 damage on a direct hit, with 100 extra from an impact shockwave.

The Fortnite Wiki explains this a little better, writing:

The Junk Rift is thrown at a surface, and a random object will be rifted from several meters up, and fall down onto the ground. The random model of the object does not affect damage and is purely visual. When the object falls, it will destroy all structures in its path. This will deal damage to players with both impact and shockwave damage, with the latter dealing only half.

The Junk Rift was first introduced in Season X and was part of the game until being vaulted in Chapter 2 Season 1.

Just as the Junk Rift has been unvaulted, a couple items have now been slipped back in. Seeing as the No Sweat Summer event has now ended, both the Ice Cream Cones and Firework Flare Gun have been vaulted once more. While this isn’t a surprise, the Firework Flare Gun was an excellent tool for keeping an eye on enemy placements.

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Cameron Waldrop

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Watch How the Spectacular God Of War Ragnarok Sand Sculpture in Taiwan Was Made

1 year 9 months ago

A few days ago, the Taiwanese arm of Sony Interactive Entertainment revealed a spectacular sand sculpture dedicated to God of War Ragnarok. Today, they followed up with a video.

The video showcases how the statue was created from the sands of Fulong Beach, in the New Taipei City municipality, about 40 km from downtown Taipei in Taiwan.

The statue showcases Kratos and Atreus reproducing the cover art of the game, alongside the release date, and it appears to be rather large.

It’s being exhibited as part of the 2022 edition of the Fulong International Sand Sculpture Arts Festival.

If you happen to drop by Taiwan over the next few months, it will be on show until the festival ends on October 10, acting as a reminder that the game is just around the corner.

You can check out the video below.

God of War Ragnarok will release for PS4 and PS5 on November 9, 2022. It will continue the adventures of Kratos and Atreus following the previous God of War game released in 2018 for PS4 and earlier this year for PC.

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Giuseppe Nelva

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Top 10 Best PC Games Releasing Before the End of 2022

1 year 9 months ago

2022 Has been a fantastic year for PC gamers. Total War Warhammer 3 firmly filled a niche for both Warhammer fans and Total War fans alike, Monster Hunter Rise released on PC early this year and was followed by the fantastic and glorious Sunbreak expansion, and of course Elden Ring stunned the industry with its beautiful landscapes and challenging combat. Gamers are always looking for more though and of course as the year begins to float towards the holidays can we expect the same quality we’ve had year round so far? Well we can only hope as we show you our picks for the top 10 best PC games releasing before the end of 2022.

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Overwatch Partners With Twitch for Support a Streamer

Overwatch took the gaming world by storm 6 years ago. Promising to be the e-sport that brings casual players and hardcore players together. This unfortunately had mixed results and the game had many ups and downs. However, Overwatch was full of charm and potential and Blizzard saw that.

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Zach Eubanks

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Elden Ring’s 1.06 Patch Notes Contain Buffs, Nerfs, and Co-Op Changes

1 year 9 months ago

Developer FromSoftware and publisher Bandai Namco have treated Elden Ring players to a hefty update including alterations to several mechanics alongside a plethora of bug fixes.

Adjustments to combat balance have been made, with particular attention going to larger weapons and certain Ashes of War, like Bloodhound Step. Perhaps the largest change made affects the game’s summoning pool system, which now lets players place their summon signs down in multiple areas regardless of their current location.

The full patch notes are included below:

Patch 1.06

Additional elements

  • Added the function to send summoning signs to summoning pools in multiple areas, including distant areas.
  • When sending a co-op sign to distant areas with this function, summoning pools in “Mohgwyn Palace” will be excluded
  • Added the function to invade a larger area, including distant areas
  • Added a new way to advance White Mask Varre’s questline other than participating in multiplayer invasion by defeating a new NPC

Balance Changes

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Justin Mercer

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Top 10 Most Popular Pokemon Games of All Time, Ranked by Sales

1 year 9 months ago

The Pokemon franchise keeps getting bigger with every new installment. The upcoming Scarlet and Violet will mark the 21st pair of games being added to the series, and the first to make the transition to full open-world. We’re hedging out bets that they’ll perform exceptionally well in terms of sales, and so to offer some interesting comparison, today we’ll be going over the 10 most popular Pokemon games of all time ranked by their total number of sales.

Editor’s note: the figures cited in this article come from several sources, including Nintendo’s official software listings, statista, and Serebii Joe Merrick.

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Joe Thomaselli

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Valorant Chamber Nerfs Officially Confirmed as Patch 5.03 Notes are Reaveled; Neon Ultimate Also Buffed

1 year 9 months ago

The Chamber nerfs that were last week trial-run on the Public Beta Environment server (PBE) are now official as Valorant’s Patch 5.03 notes have been revealed. All the changes to his kit, which include increased teleport cooldown, decreased teleport radius, more expensive Headhunter bullets, and more are now official.

In addition, there are some buffs/nerfs to Agent ultimates as they are related to damage multipliers. Neon, in particular, is one Agent who has benefitted from this change, assuming you’re able to keep your crosshair accurately fixed on an enemy’s head. Now, Overdrive damages x3 more for headshots, while hitting other areas of enemy bodies is less powerful.

Here’s the full overview from Riot Games:

GENERAL UPDATES 

Engine update to Unreal Engine 4.26 

  • This update improves the toolset available to our developers in many ways; however, this change will likely go unnoticed by you, as the goal of any Engine update is to happen under the radar. 
  • There are some known issues this time around though, mostly the UI is misbehaving. We’re fixing these as quickly as we can, but expect some funkiness in the game and in the Main Menu. If anything interrupts your gameplay, please submit a bug report. 

Agent Browser visual design refresh 

  • Just thought we should leverage some of the cool Agent art and lean more into our VALORANT style. 

AGENT UPDATES 

CHAMBER 

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Alex Gibson

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Persona 5 Royal Reveals New Trailer & First Xbox Series X Gameplay

1 year 9 months ago

With the upcoming release on several new platforms of Persona 5 Royal, Atlus hosted a dedicated livestream from Japan.

The livestream featured a brand new trailer providing a good look at the game, including cutscenes and gameplay.

Even more interesting is the gameplay showcased during the livestream, in which Joker’s voice actor Jun Fukuyama went hands-on with the game running on Xbox Series X.

In the second video below you can see how it runs, also featuring the Persona 4 costume DLC, which will be included out of the box alongside over 40 DLC originally released for PS4.

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Giuseppe Nelva

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EA Sports Addresses Fan Backlash Over FIFA 23 Pro Clubs Cross-Play Absence

1 year 9 months ago

As part of its deep dive pitch notes on FIFA 23’s Pro Clubs, EA Sports has addressed the backlash following its announcement that cross-play would be skipping the popular multiplayer mode in its latest entry in the soccer series.

Prior to diving into all of the new additions and changes coming to the game mode in the upcoming entry in the series due out at the end of September, Game Design Director for Pro Clubs and VOLTA Football Richard Waltz explained why cross-play would not be coming to the game mode for now.

“I share your desire to see cross-play in Pro Clubs, and understand the frustrations for not seeing it included in the launch of FIFA 23,” Waltz said. While we’re excited with the first steps to bring new cross-play features to FIFA 23, we also recognize what cross-play functionality could mean to the Pro Clubs mode with the potential for improving matchmaking and allowing friends from different platforms of the same generation to play together.”

“With the scale of such an important feature, our goal is to bring you the best possible experiences,” he continues. “As we look at our cross-plat future, we’re focused on matchmaking in Pro Clubs, VOLTA and FUT Co-op, as well as cross-platform lobby invites and ultimately cross-platform Pro Clubs.”

“We’re eager to provide updates in the future as the team continues to execute the plan for the future of cross-play. We love the passion of our community, and you help strengthen our resolve to push the mode forward and to bring quality changes for you to enjoy as players.”

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Chris Jecks

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A Beloved Robin Williams Classic Has Surged Its Way to the Top of the Streaming Charts

1 year 9 months ago

God, we miss Robin Williams. Possibly one of the funniest and warmest comedians of his generation, the legendary Hollywood star will forever hold a special place in our hearts. Today, one of the Chicago-born actor’s family favorite flicks has managed to surge its way to the top of HBO’s bespoke streaming platform.

Specifically, the film in question is 1995’s fantasy-adventure Jumanji, which, per FlixPatrol, has climbed its way to the number 1 spot on HBO, meaning it’s the most watched film on the service right now. Impressive, no?

Starring Robin Williams as a bewhiskered old man who has been trapped in a wild, otherworldly land, Jumanji tells the story of a titular boardgame that whisks unsuspecting players away to a dangerous faraway world brimming with nasty critters and feral beasts. Rounding out the star-studded cast is a young Kirsten Dunst of Spider-Man fame, Beethoven’s Bonnie Hunt, and The Mummy‘s Jonathan Hyde.

Surprisingly, Jumanji wasn’t received very well by critics on release as it holds a pretty unremarkable 52 percent Critical Score on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes. However, it’s safe to say that the pic has gone on to become a fan favorite amongst the fanbase of the Mrs Doubtfire star, especially among younger audiences. Plus, the movie was also a modest box office hit, netting a not-too-shabby $262.8 million haul from just a $65 million budget.

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Dylan Chaundy

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FIFA 23 Pro Clubs Introduces New Perks, Refreshes Player Leveling, Adds Skill Games & More

1 year 9 months ago

EA Sports has shared the latest pitch notes for its upcoming FIFA 23, this time focusing on the popular online Pro Clubs mode, which sees players control one player in a team and take on an opposing side.

The news comes via a post on the official FIFA 23 website, which outlines a whole swathe of changes coming in the latest iteration of EA’s popular soccer series, with an overhaul of the Virtual Pro leveling system at the forefront.

In the upcoming entry, players will be able to level up their Virtual Pro by completing Skill Games while waiting for their teammates to come online. These will also include a ‘Club Leaderboard’ so you can see how you fare against your clubmates on each individual game. Each of the 66 Skill Games will also allow you to earn XP up to a weekly cap, with more XP being dished out for the harder Skill Games and higher ranks of each one.

Players will also now be able to earn XP for their Pro Clubs Player by completing VOLTA matches, including Arcade games like Dodgeball and Foot Tennis.

EA Sports has also taken on board the feedback that players shared from their time in the game mode in FIFA 22, namely that leveling up your Pro was too slow and as such, Perks were unlocked too slowly and so experimentation with different builds wasn’t possible.

To address this feedback, in FIFA 23, the amount of XP requires to level up has been decreased, while an additional 25 levels have been added to bump the max level up to 100. Players can also earn a maximum of 185 skill points, and all Perks will be unlocked throughout the first 25 levels of progression. Beyond level 25, players can unlock more perk slots and earn more skill points, with the aim that this will allow for more experimentation and variation in player builds.

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Chris Jecks

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What Did Gene and Kim Talk About on the Phone in Better Call Saul?

1 year 9 months ago

The last few episodes of Better Call Saul are starting to seriously ramp up as we catapult to the series’ conclusion. And if you’re wondering exactly what Gene and Kim talked about on the phone in the episode titled “Breaking Bad”, here’s what you need to know.

Do be warned that this article contains spoilers for the episode “Waterworks”.

Gene and Kim’s Phone Conversation in Better Call Saul

Near the start of the episode, we see Gene call up Kim after he learns that she asked Francesca about him. In Breaking Bad, we don’t get to hear the conversation and only see Gene getting increasingly agitated. However, in the next episode Waterworks, we finally get to hear the full conversation from Kim’s perspective.

At this point in the series, it’s been about six years since the big breakup, and Kim has since moved to Florida to start a new life for herself. After Heisenberg is unmasked and Saul is forced to go into hiding, he calls up Francesca a few weeks after to get a sense of what the situation is like. Francesca then tells him that Kim called her up to see how she was doing, and to ask if Jimmy is still alive.

This information likely gives Gene a bit of hope, prompting him to act on impulse a little and call her up. He tries to make conversation and suggests that they should catch up, but Kim is shaken from hearing from him, and finally says that he should turn himself in. Gene is upset and starts dredging up their past, mentioning that Gus, Mike, and Lalo are all dead, and says that maybe she should turn herself in since she feels so guilty.

Kim eventually says she’s glad he’s alive, and hangs up on him.

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Zhiqing Wan

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Strahd’s Stat Block: What The Numbers Mean

1 year 9 months ago

Since the dawn of Dungeons and Dragons, dungeon masters have been searching for the answer to a simple question. How do I make a super cool final boss for my players? Well, I cant answer that question, but I can give you some tips on how to run my favorite villain of all time. Follow along as I look into Strahd’s Stat Block and what the numbers mean and how to make this villain play as terrifyingly as he’s written.

Please note, this article will contain Curse of Strahd spoilers!

Who Is Strahd von Zarovich?

Strahd is probably one of the most iconic villains in the Dungeons and Dragons universe. Since his original showing in 1983 in the original Ravenloft, Strahd has instilled joy and fear in many dungeon masters and players alike.

In 2016, Wizards of the Coast decided to update and modernize Ravenloft, releasing Curse of Strahd. Since then this module has been a fan favorite for new and experienced players alike, and of course the main focus is our big bad evil guy Strahd von Zarovich himself.

Strahd shows himself multiple times throughout the campaign, standing ominiously and even interacting with the party directly several times. Either to taunt them or try to win them over and have them join his side, and with the excellent writing present in this module some of the more morally ambiguous PCs may find themselves tempted to even join him.

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Zach Eubanks

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How to Equip Items in Digimon Survive

1 year 9 months ago

Digimon Survive’s gameplay showcases many intense battles where valuable items can help you in the fight against multiple adversaries. In this guide, we’ll explain how to equip items in the game to maximize your full potential in this thrilling adventure.

How to Equip Items in Digimon Survive

Equipping items in Digimon Survive is a tool that will be available once you finally meet your companion in the Prologue. Therefore, if you want to use this mechanic, you won’t be able to access it until you reach this specific point in the story.

After your Digimon evolves in the game’s second battle, you’ll be granted the chance to attach an object to your creature.

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to equip an item in Digimon Survive:

  1. Press ‘+’ to open up your menu.

  2. Go to the ‘Status’ tab.

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Kristina Ebanez

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Is Verdansk Coming Back to Warzone?

1 year 9 months ago

Since there are so many rumors and leaks about the return of a beloved Call of Duty map, could Verdansk finally be coming back to Warzone? We’ll tell you what developers have previously said about this location and its possible future to explain its current status in the franchise. Moreover, we’ll provide details on the map’s overall history, including various fan opinions on Verdansk.

Is the Warzone Verdansk Map Returning?

Currently, there are no updates about Verdansk’s return to COD: Warzone, even if fans have petitioned for its return in Season 5. The community has been divided on this subject matter because some consider it to be one of the best maps, while others have indicated the area’s various issues.

Game developers have given provided more information about the status of this map, where they discuss how its immense download size may turn players away, as shown here:

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Kristina Ebanez

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5 Letter Words with T as the Third & Fourth Letters – Wordle Game Help

1 year 9 months ago

Knowing exactly how the answer in Wordle is structured can be key to making the fullest use of your six guesses. In this guide, we’ll go through all the 5-letter words with T as the third and fourth letters to lend you a hand on your quest to maintain a hot streak.

Note that the following list of words has been tested and will work in Wordle. However, if you spot any missing or incorrect words, please inform us via the comments below so we can take a look at the list and update it if necessary.

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Jake Su

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Ranking of Kings Anime Returns for a Special Episode in 2023

1 year 9 months ago

Wit Studio has announced the debut of a Ranking of Kings special episode on the anime’s official Twitter, with an upcoming 2023 release.

Although information about this new exclusive has been vague, we do know the episode’s title, “Yuki no Takarabako (Treasure Chest of Courage).” Additionally, this heroic story will feature an all-new narrative in the series, where Bojji (also known as Bodge) and his friends embark on an ultimate test of their bravery.

You can check out the announcement on Twitter here:

In this reveal, fans received a sneak peek into the artwork of the special episode that showcases Bojji and his companion, Kage, opening a magnificent treasure chest.

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Kristina Ebanez

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Marvel Snap Season 3 Kicks Off With Daredevil as New Featured Card

1 year 9 months ago

If, like me, you were convinced that She-Hulk was going to be the star of Marvel Snap‘s third season, well, egg on your face. And mine, I guess. The third season has just dropped, titled Heroes for Hire, and it introduces Daredevil as a new card for players to experiment with.

Daredevil is a 2-cost, 2-power card with an ability that sounds pretty nuts: on turn 5, you’ll be able to see your enemy’s plays before you make your own. The card does need to already be on the field for this to work, and this could make for some very interesting plays and counter-plays going forward.

Just like with the first two seasons, Heroes for Hire also comes with its own season pass. The paid track will grant you Daredevil and a variant at level 50, along with other goodies like extra card backs, variants, avatars, as well as Gold and Credits. The free track does offer up quite a bit of free currency, but if you’re an F2P player, you’ll need to wait about two months before Daredevil gets added to the collection track.

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Zhiqing Wan

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Minato Aqua’s Visual Novel Aquarium Gets Super-Cute Opening Cutscene Trailer

1 year 9 months ago

Today Entergram revealed a trailer featuring the opening cutscene of Aquarium, the upcoming pure love visual novel starring virtual YouTuber Minato Aqua.

The cutscene comes with lovely anime-style visuals and the theme song of the game “Imada, Aoi” (which translates into “Still Blue”) performed by Minato Aqua herself.

The full version will be included in a CD within the Hololive Official limited edition of the game.

You can enjoy it below.

The game releases in Japan on October 27 and no western localization has been announced for the moment.

The concept revolves around a love story between a noble and his new maid Minato Aqua set in a world that resembles western Europe. It’s a pure novel-themed visual novel in which the player plays the role of Minato Aqua’s employer and falls in love with his maid.

Our heroine is a new maid hiding a secret in service of the heir of the noble Francois family, who has lost his memories and has nightmares every night in which an unknown girl who says she hates him.

One summer day the hero is told by his sisters that he needs to practice leadership for when he’ll have to take over the reins of the family. To do so, he needs to give guidance to his clumsy maid and give her advice from time to time.

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Giuseppe Nelva

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Soul Hackers 2 Reveals Upcoming DLC Including Costumes, Story Content, & More in New Trailer

1 year 9 months ago

Today Atlus released two more trailers of the upcoming JRPG Soul Hackers 2.

The first trailer focuses on the DLC that are coming for the game, including costumes and BGM packages from previous Shin Megami Tensei and Persona games, on top of a set of swimsuits.

We also take a look at the additional scenario “Lost Numbers” and a new character that will appear in that story, Nana, voiced by Nao Toyama.

The second is the usual daily trailer that introduces one of the locations of the game and a food item that you can purchase there. Specifically, the Breaking Mart convenience store (which is a parody of FamilyMart), where you can buy a “Mochi Mochi Taiyaki.”

As usual with daily trailers, we also get the horoscope for August 9. Cancer returns to the top of the luck ranking, while Libra is at the bottom.

You can watch them below.

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Giuseppe Nelva

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Made in Abyss: Binary Star Falling into Darkness JRPG Reveals Gameplay Features in New Trailer

1 year 9 months ago

Today Spike Chunsoft revealed a new trailer of its upcoming JRPG Made in Abyss: Binary Star Falling into Darkness.

This video focuses on providing an overview on the game, letting us meet some of its characters and also delving into its gameplay mechanics.

We start with a look at some of the people that we’ll meet as we play the story, most of which will prove familiar to fans of the anime.

After that, the trailer showcases the base of exploration, including the reward we can obtain by exploring the abyss.

Speaking of rewards, we also see the progression mechanics that will let us level our Cave Raider up and unlock skills.

Next, is a look at the many weapons available to fight the monsters that we’ll meet in the abyss, and their crafting.

Lastly, we get a glimpse at the enemies we’ll have to fight, and just how dangerous they can be.

You can watch it below, both in English and Japanese, so you can choose your favorite voice-over option.

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Giuseppe Nelva

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Sonic The Hedgehog 3 Movie Releases Dec. 2024

1 year 9 months ago

A late-night announcement from Paramount Pictures shared news for Sonic Cinematic Universe fans: the Sonic the Hedgehog 3 movie will see a theatrical release on Dec. 20, 2024.

The announcement comes from the official Sonic the Hedgehog movie Twitter page:

This is the first official reveal about the movie following Paramount announcing back in February that a third entry was in the works alongside an animated series that will star Knuckles.

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John Esposito

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Move Over, Stray—This Cat Voice Actor in Saints Row Has Stolen Our Hearts

1 year 9 months ago

Last month, we all fell in love with Lala, the adorable voice actor for the cat in Stray and her excellent purrformance in the game. But it seems that Lala isn’t the only cat voice actor to be featured in a video game this year.

Isabella Gates, also known as Izzy, is a beautiful black and white feline who plays the role of Snickerdoodle in Saints Row, which releases later this month.

The official YouTube channel for Saints Row has been posting videos of cast interviews ahead of the game’s launch, and earlier today, Izzy had her time to shine. The video is incredibly adorable; it features Izzy meowing her responses with helpful subtitles in English for us to understand her.

Snickerdoodle is the pet and mascot of the Saints in the game, and of course, there needed to be an authentic voice behind this character. That’s where Izzy comes in, and in the video, she meows to explain how her “butler” Larry helped her land the role.

The whole “interview” is incredibly cute, so you’ll have to watch it for yourself to get the full effect.

If you’re not familiar with Saints Row, here’s what the developers have to say about the game:

Welcome to Santo Ileso, a vibrant fictional city in the heart of the American SouthWest. In a world rife with crime, where lawless factions fight for power, a group of young friends embark on their own criminal venture, as they rise to the top in their bid to become Self Made.

Experience the biggest and best Saints Row playground ever created; the unique sprawling world of Santo Ileso is the backdrop for a wild, larger than life sandbox of thrilling side hustles, criminal ventures and blockbuster missions, as you shoot, drive, and wingsuit your way to the top.

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Rebecca Stone

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Can You Save Shuuji in Digimon Survive?

1 year 9 months ago

Digimon Survive can be rather bleak at times; the game handles tones that are far more darker than what many older fans might remember of the Digimon universe. As a visual novel, Digimon Survive weaves choices into the mix, which greatly affects the following events. Party members, for example, can actually die, such as Shuuji. But does he always have to die? Can you save Shuuji in Digimon Survive?

Can You Save Shuuji in Digimon Survive?

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The short answer is: yes, you can save Shuuji in Digimon Survive. However, that answer comes with a big asterisk. Shuuji’s death is inevitable during your first playthrough. With that said, his untimely death can be prevented during New Game+.

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Brady Klinger-Meyers

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Marvel’s Midnight Suns and Unannounced Game Delayed by Take-Two

1 year 9 months ago

Originally scheduled to release on Oct. 7, it has been announced that the upcoming tactical role-playing title Marvel’s Midnight Suns has been delayed. More specifically, the delay has pushed back the Windows PC, Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 to “later this fiscal year” which means sometime before March 2023 while the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch versions have been pushed back with no targeted date.

The news of the delay comes from the Take-Two Financial Earnings conference call and was shared on the official Marvel’s Midnight Suns Twitter account:

The delay comes as a bit of a downer as this isn’t the first delay the title has received since it’s reveal during Gamescom 2021. As it took a spot on our feature for top ten games releasing later this year, developer Firaxis Games’ commitment to making the “best possible experience ever” is a welcome sight that will keep the hype going.

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John Esposito

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Nexon Releases Teaser Trailer for Upcoming Looter-Shooter The First Descendant

1 year 9 months ago

While you might not recognize the name, this looter-shooter from publisher Nexon was actually announced a year ago. However, it first was revealed under the name Project Magnum. The most recent thing released on Project Magnum was a teaser trailer last September, but it’s finally time to get to see more of this game as well as the final title: The First Descendant. The game will be free-to-play and is being developed in Unreal Engine 5.

Before we get into more on this game, feast your eyes on the new teaser trailer below.

The First Descendant will be releasing for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. There is currently not any sort of release date known.

A press release accompanying the teaser trailer announcement has this to say about the story:

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Cameron Waldrop

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Digimon Survive Review – A Pretty Prodigious Visual Novel Experience

1 year 9 months ago

Digimon Survive on Nintendo Switch

Digimon Survive has surprised me in more ways than one. When I picked it up, I was excited for a Digimon game more akin to tactical RPGs like Fire Emblem or Final Fantasy Tactics with some visual novel elements. However, the game is primarily a visual novel with tactical RPG elements on the side, which was exactly what I was expecting.

While initially taken aback by the genre type, the brief moment of disappointment I felt was quickly washed away by a delightfully dark story, gorgeous presentation, and loads of fan-favorite Digimon to befriend. The more I dug into the game, the more it felt like it was made for people with a connection to the series.

As a novice to the genre, I was worried about how I would feel about the gameplay, especially after a rather slow prologue. But it doesn’t take long for the story to pick up and engross you because by the end of “Part 1,” the mysterious situation our protagonists find themselves in is more than enough to keep you going.

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Chuy Bosque

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Is MultiVersus Free on PS4? Answered

1 year 9 months ago

Player First Games has been consistently advocating MultiVersus’ free-to-play mechanics. However, fans wonder if the game is free on the PlayStation 4, primarily because it seems too good for this component to be true. So, with this in mind, we’ll provide you with an answer to this question and other purchasable options of the MultiVersus.

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Kristina Ebanez

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GTA5 Has Shipped Nearly 170 Million Units; Red Dead Redemption 2 is at 45 Million; Take-Two Announces “Strong” Financial Results

1 year 9 months ago

Today Take-Two Interactive Software announced its financial results for the first quarter of the fiscal year 2023, related to the period between April and June 2022.

Below you can check out a summary of the results which it defined “strong” and “above expectations,” despite having reported a net loss due the acquisition of Zynga.

On the other hand, GAAP net revenue increased 36% year-on-year to $1.1 billion, while Net Bookings grew 41% year-on-year to $1.0 billion.

The table below may be helpful to understand the angle since it offers the figures including the acquisition of Zynga and not counting its influence.

We also find the revised guidance for the full fiscal year that ends in March 2023.

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Giuseppe Nelva

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Is Daichi Dead in Haikyuu? Explained

1 year 9 months ago

Haikyuu has it all: friendship, volleyball, and even death. Now we know what you’re thinking, how could this anime possibly feature such an aspect? To answer this, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about the sorrowful day that Daichi Sawamura died in Haikyuu.

Is Daichi Dead in Haikyuu?

It all started in Season 2, Episode 16, when Karasuno played in a volleyball match against Wakutani Minami High. During this episode, Coach Ukai fears that this opposing side will cause some trouble for the team, especially with the leadership skills of Captain Takeru Nakashima.

As the game progresses, Ukai’s nervous intuition turns out to be correct when Daichi collides with his fellow teammate, Ryunosuke Tanaka. As a result, the meme “RIP Daichi” was created by fans, causing many others to believe that he actually passed on in Haikyuu.

The truth of the matter is that Daichi didn’t actually die in the anime, and the rumor was purely for amusement. However, this “fatal” event proved difficult for Karasuno, as their captain had to leave the game temporarily, and Chikara Ennoshita had to step in while he recovered.

Here is one of the prominent memes that have been floating around the internet:

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Kristina Ebanez

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Can You Save Ryo in Digimon Survive? Answered

1 year 9 months ago

If you have made it to the end of Part 3 in Digimon Survive, you’ve likely been met with the surprisingly dark demise of Ryo. At this point, you are surely wondering if there was anything you could have done differently to change the outcome. Can you change the effects of your actions, and can you save Ryo in Digimon Survive?

Can You Save Ryo in Digimon Survive?

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The answer to this is yes and no. You can save Ryo in Digimon Survive, but you will have to play the game more than once to do so. Unfortunately, there is no way to save Ryo in your first run-through of Digimon Survive, and he is set to meet his end in Part 3 no matter what actions you take. However, you do have the opportunity to save Ryo in New Game Plus.

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Chuy Bosque

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Is Spotify Down? How To Check Spotify Outage & Outage Reports

1 year 9 months ago

There’s nothing worse than logging into Spotify to relax and listen to some tunes to be met with deafening silence. Yes, the popular audio streaming platform is great to catch up on the latest and greatest music, but what happens when the service goes down? In this guide, we’ll outline how to check Spotify outages & outage reports in your region. Let’s get into it!

Is Spotify Down Right Now?

[UPDATE: Aug. 8, 2022] At the time of writing, in the US, it appears that a lot of users are reportedly currently experiencing issues trying to log into Spotify, according to DownDetector.

Many Spotify users are reportedly currently experiencing issues.

How To Check Spotify Outage & Outage Reports

If you’re wondering how to check the status of Spotify, there are several avenues you can explore.

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Dylan Chaundy

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