Quick Links Summary For years, speculation about former Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) stars making a dramatic return has fueled fan theories, online debates, and endless wish lists. While some actors have left the door open for a possible comeback, others have been firm in their stance that their time in theMCUhas ended. Among them is Scarlett Johansson, who portrayed Natasha Romanoff, aka Black Widow, in multiple films before her character met a tragicyet heroic end inAvengers: Endgame....

Summary Star Trekhas seen a lot of different new approaches to its content since it made the return to its original medium, and one star of the modern era has a pretty novel new idea for the franchise to try in light of their show’s most recent historical first. While modernStar Trekstarted off as a primarily theatrical affair based on the whims of IP holders Paramount, the franchise has since returned to its TV roots with far more variety than ever before....

Dark Fractureis an upcoming indie horror title that looks like it could be a perfect fit for gamers looking for moreAmnesiacontent. For those who enjoy a dive into psychological nightmares, it seems as though the main aim ofDark Fractureis to bring players into the depths of madness. This is a conceptAmnesiafans are quite familiar with, and the use of some of the franchise’s most popular mechanics makesDark Fracturean indie game certain horror fans may want to keep an eye on....

Summary Shockwaves were sent through the offices of Marvel Studios recently when leaked concept art revealed a load of potentially key information about 2026’sAvengers: Doomsday. The images showed how Robert Downey Jr’s Doctor Doom might look, a multiversal version of Doctor Strange working alongside him, a medieval setting including a village of Hulks, Star-Lord on a sofa with White Vision, and a group ofMarvel Cinematic Universeheroes — Wong, Star-Lord, Kate Bishop, Cassie Lang, Tommy and Billy Maximoff, and Kamala Khan — around a table, accompanied by a mysterious little green blob-like character....

Summary A newZenless Zone Zeroleak has teased a free Bangboo for players sometime during Version 1.7.Zenless Zone Zerohas added nearly 30 Bangboo since the game’s release, and two more are rumored to debut in the next update. One ofZenless Zone Zero’s most attractive elements are Bangboo, the adorable robots that help players in combat with unique abilities. Because of their designs and funny animations, Bangboo have become a fan-favorite aspect ofZenless Zone Zero....

Summary AuthorStephen Kingis, without a doubt, one of the most popular and well-known writers in the world. As many horror fans will already be aware, King has penned a slew of books over his many years in the business. FromThe Shining, IT,andThe Green Mile, King has firmly cemented himself as one of the greatesthorrorwriters, with many ofhis novels getting the adaptation treatment. Although not always sticking to the horror genre, King has also jumped into suspense, crime, science fiction, fantasy, and mystery....

Summary JRPGs appeal to an incredibly broad array of players. There are thoseseeking to challenge themselveswith incredibly difficult combat and gameplay that relies on strategy and tactics. There are people wanting to lose themselves in huge, fantastical worlds and stories. And there are those who want to fall in love with a new cast of characters setting off on a journey. The best JRPGs will, of course, offer each of these things in at least some capacity....

It’s not that hard to find the best weapon for Aero Rover inWuthering Waves. The game rewards players with Bloodpact’s Pledge at the end of the “The Maiden, The Defier, The Death Crier” quest. It’s a 5-star Sword that synergizes and works exclusively with Aero Rover, giving them more value during combat. Although Aero Rover has their own F2P 5-star weapon, the game still offers a variety of Swords to choose from....

Summary James Gunn’sSupermanhas a lot of work to do as it launches the rebooted DCU later this year, and one cast member from the project seems to suggest that it has already nailed one of the biggest issues fans had with the previous incarnation. When Zack Snyder rebooted the DCEU with a new take onSupermanwithMan of Steel,it was a much darker take than fans of the character were expecting. While it wasn’t a novel approach to the character, its tone became a much bigger issue when it launched a whole interconnected film franchise....

Quick Links After playing as Naoe for essentially the entire opening ofAssassin’s Creed Shadows,you’ll unlock Yasuke, gaining access to not only a new character, but an entirely new playstyle. While Naoe fills the role of the typicalAssassin’s Creedprotagonist, playing as Yasuke feels like something new for the series. He is, simply put, not an assassin. Yasuke overwhelms his foes using brute force, and when he is equipped with the right weapons, he is nigh unstoppable....

Summary Though theAssassin’s Creedseries hasn’t technically always been open-world, all of these games at least still offer large historical cities and locales for players to explore at their own leisure. However, as the series has gone on, these playable environments have become much larger and a lot more immersive. As part of the Ubisoft tradition, these maps will always be littered with side quests, towers, and plenty of secrets to uncover about both the Assassins and the Templars, so having a bigger map often results in more overall content....

Summary Balatrofans will soon be able to snag a physical deck of playing cards inspired by the popular poker roguelike. Over a year after its initial launch,Balatrocontinues to find incredible popularity, with the title’s addictive game loop and easy-to-understand rules making it one of the highest-rated releases of 2024. Currently boasting anOpenCriticscore of 92,Balatrohas found successwith players and critics alike, with the indie title even snagging several awards at The Game Awards 2024, including Best Independent Game and Best Debut Indie Game....

Amazon Prime’sInvincibledoesn’t hold back. It’s a show where superhero fights turn into blood-soaked disasters, where invulnerability means you’ll just take longer to go down, and where the emotional stakes hit just as hard as the punches. So, naturally, anyone who lovesInvincibleis looking for a game that can match its mix of high-flying action, devastating combat, andmorally complex storytelling. Fortunately, gaming has plenty of options that capture different aspects of the show’s appeal, and these games are the perfect way to keep thatInvincible-style adrenaline rush going....