Halo 4 Beta Test Extended

Since Microsoft first releasedHalo: The Master Chief Collectionon PC, it has given so many members of the gaming community a great deal of enjoyment. Whether they’re a long timeHalofan or a newcomer to the series, the PC port ofThe Master Chiefcollection has given many the opportunity to experienceHalo. Now, 343 Industries has great news for those who have been enjoying theHalo 4multiplayer beta. While theHalo 4PC beta was delayedfor a period of time, it’s out now and has been well received by many of those who were given access....

July 2, 2025 · 2 min · 396 words · Michael Johnson

House of the Dragon Hasn't Lived Up To Game of Thrones

Making a prequel is extremely difficult. An audience that knows and typically loves the inevitable ending of a new story can be very difficult to please. Any deviation will anger them, but there are countless creative choices that might not have a built-in justification. That’s part of the reason HBO’sHouse of the Dragonis a massively impressive undertaking. It’s an excellent show built from the distant past of another beloved series. Unfortunately, despite its many successes, it may never reach the peaksGame of Thronesfound a decade ago....

July 2, 2025 · 4 min · 778 words · Anthony Kane

How Immortals of Aveum Ducks the Chosen One Archetype

Summary From well-worn fantasy settings like crumbling castles to dragon-like beasts swooping down from the skies to carry off unsuspecting victims, Ascendant Studios’ magic-filled shooter,Immortals of Aveum, isn’t afraid to trade in the tropes of the fantasy genre. But despite its inclusion of some standard staples of the genre,Immortals of Aveumwisely avoids putting protagonist Jak in an all-too-familiar box. WhileJak’s Triarch Magnus powerscertainly make him a formidable foe for the forces of antagonist Sandrakk, he never crosses the line into becoming the archetypical Chosen One character at the center of so many stories....

July 2, 2025 · 4 min · 664 words · Timothy Berry

How to Get into Naruto: Everything You Need to Know About the Anime & Manga

Narutois a part of the “Big Three” that dominated the shonen industry for several decades. The series written by Masashi Kishimoto proved to be an inspiration for many other manga writers. Some newer shonen writers have paid their respect to Kishimoto through their own series. The series finished serializing in November 2014, but it is still popular to this day.Narutoremains a good choice for any new manga/anime fan. The series has a great cast of characters, and most of them follow a certain path because of their beliefs....

July 2, 2025 · 3 min · 613 words · Brian Hobbs

If The TMNT: The Last Ronin Game Follows The Comic Books Story, Fans Are in For Heartbreak

During the pandemic,Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtlesreleased a graphic novel calledThe Last Roninthat flipped the franchise’s typically feel-good tone on its head in favor of dark, unsettling themes - and fans loved it. Now, asThe Last Roninis being adapted into a newTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtlesvideo game, those unfamiliar with the source material may be in for a mix of shock and heartbreak. The Last Roninfollows the story of one of the four brothers (who remains unidentified during the story’s introduction) as he aims to avenge the death of his siblings....

July 2, 2025 · 3 min · 539 words · Matthew Perez

Is My Hero Academia Dropping the Ball on its Ending?

While its anime adaptation is just entering some ofMy Hero Academia’s most extreme story beats, the manga has already begun its final arc. However, it might not be heading towards an ending everyone will be happy with. Since it started serialization in 2014,My Hero Academiahas grown into one of Shonen Jump’s most successful properties. Thanks especially to its explosiveanime adaptationin 2018, it has now become a household name in the anime community....

July 2, 2025 · 5 min · 866 words · Amber Jordan

Magic Legends Does Not Include Any Inventory Management

Magic Legendsis a self-described action RPG with MMO elements that aims to bringthe iconic world ofMagic: The Gatheringto PC and select consoles with a free-to-play model. The isometric action game has a lot of promise and the team behind it has related experience bringing a Wizards of the Coast property to the gaming scene withNeverwinter, which still has an active following. Although some gamers may think they know what they’re getting when they hear “isometric action RPG”, the Cryptic formula still has room for some surprises....

July 2, 2025 · 3 min · 497 words · Clifford Gomez

Marvel's Spider-Man 2: Ideas and Predictions for the Sequel

Summary Insomniac blew away expectations withMarvel’s Spider-Manin 2018. It showed that there could be a goodSpider-Mangame unattached to any movie. Insomniac has had a good track record, too, as they released an interquel in 2020 alongside the launch of the PS5 viaMarvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales. Now, three years after that, a proper sequel,Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, is here. It’s clear that Insomniac is going to make another game, but how long that will take is unknown....

July 2, 2025 · 5 min · 999 words · Tammy Walker

Minecraft: Curse of Vanishing Explained

Minecraftis full of enchantments and potions that players can use to their advantage. Adding enchantments such as Protection IV or Efficiency IV can significantly boost a player’s defense and the speed at which a pickaxe can mine through ore and other blocks, respectively. But some of these enchantments, likeMinecraft’sCurse of Vanishing, can prove to be a significant issue. This curse has haunted players since 2018, when Mojang originally added it to the Bedrock edition....

July 2, 2025 · 2 min · 426 words · Charles Fernandez

Never Alone 2 is in Development

While announcing a new release of award-winningNever Alonefor the Nintendo Switch, publisher E-line Media revealed that a sequel of the puzzle-platformer is in the works: we might get to see little Luna and her fox on their adventures one more time. First published in 2014,Never Aloneis a unique game that immerses the player in the Iñupiat culture, a beautiful, respectful voyage in the life and folklore of the indigenous people inhabiting Alaska’s northern shores....

July 2, 2025 · 3 min · 435 words · Ian Oconnor

Nintendo Partnering with PlayVS to Bring Popular Games to High School Esports

Nintendohas had something of a checkered history with esports. Towards the end of last year, it issued acease-and-desist order to the organizers of aSuper Smash Bros.tournamentfor using a third-party matchmaking mod, and its notoriously trigger-happy approach to litigation has been the bane of many a tournament and livestream. However, the company appears to be trying to make amends to some degree by joining forces with PlayVS, a platform that helps create amateur esports teams around the country....

July 2, 2025 · 3 min · 449 words · Matthew Rocha

One Piece Chapter 1097 Preview: The Creation Of The Revolutionary Army

Summary One Piecechapter 1097 is just around the corner and spoilers and leaks for the chapters are already started flowing in. This chapter continues the incredible flashback of Kuma that has been going on for quite a while now, as expected. This flashback has proven to be nothing short of incredible and, in this chapter, fans get to see a lot more of Kuma’s teens as well as his early adult life....

July 2, 2025 · 6 min · 1220 words · Alyssa Howard

One Piece: Devil Fruits That Would Be Perfect For Nami

Nami is the navigator ofthe Straw Hat Piratesand one of the most crucial members of Luffy’s crew. She aims to draw a chart of all the oceans in the world one day and, for that, she will have to find the way to Laugh Tale. RELATED:One Piece: Every Awakened Devil Fruit, Ranked While Nami is among the weakest members of the crew, she still has a significant amount of power up her sleeve....

July 2, 2025 · 5 min · 944 words · Andrea King