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Street Fighter 6is approaching its second anniversary in June 2025, and things are looking up for Capcom’s latest fighting game. The game is almost done with its second season of DLC, so its third year could kick off with the reveal of the next set of characters at the Summer Game Fest showcase. Having finally broken into the realm of guest characters with long-time SNK rivals Terry Bogard and Mai Shiranui,Street Fighter 6is on top of its game, and another major balance patch in a few months should keep its player base feeling the same way....

Summary In the world ofFire Force, there are eight Special Fire ForceCompanies. The captains of those companies are considered to be the strongest prokinetics in the world and humanity’s best hope against the infernals. Every Captain has their second-in-command, the lieutenant. They are usually the second most powerful person in the company, and bigger companies may have more than one lieutenant. Furthermore, just like how some captains are stronger than others, the same thing can be said about the lieutenants of the eight Special Fire Force Companies....

Fans ofSonicracing games have quite a big day ahead of them with a new kart racer coming soon that aims to blend the best of everything together into one incredibly fast experience. The buzz aroundSonic Racing: CrossWorldsmakes sense considering thatTeam Sonic Racingwas the lastSonicracerthat was released. Not only have fans of the blue blur been without a title like this for a while, butCrossWorldsbrings backSonic Riders' EX gears, has teased a large roster of Sega andSoniccharacters, and promises a wide variety of famous levels turned into tracks when the announcements forCrossWorldshave only just begun....

Summary Journalismis not just about telling readers about their favorite video games. Journalists check the pulse of the world, telling people what is happening, who is doing it, and why. They work to give people the knowledge they need to participate in society, because knowing is half the battle. Video games also explore this essential profession. Titles range from a silly, horror-tinged romp with friends, to biting satire. The challenges of running and reporting the news are explored, as well as the consequences for the greater public....

TheInfamousseries was one of Sony’s bigger franchises during the PlayStation 3 era. Developed by the team at Sucker Punch Productions,Infamousfound a solid audience on the PlayStation 3 and was a huge success for the developer following its cult-classic trilogySly Cooper. The franchise even received an entry on the PlayStation 4, withInfamous Second Sonlaunching early in the console’s life. Since that game’s release in 2014, however,theInfamousfranchise has not received a new game....

Quick Links Summary The world ofThe Boyscontinues to challenge audiences with its relentless, unfiltered take on superheroes. Season after season, viewers have watched as the dark underbelly of celebrity culture, corporate influence, and unchecked power collide in ways rarely seen in traditional comic book adaptations. Throughout the previous installments, tensions between supes and the civilians they’re meant to protect have escalated, setting the stage forThe BoysSeason 5to deliver a new level of conflict and drama....

Summary Monster Hunterhas once again risen back to the top of the charts with the latest release in the franchise,Monster Hunter Wilds. The developers at Capcom built on the renowned success ofMonster Hunter Worldand brought even bigger monsters, environments, and weapons to the game, allowing players to hunt to their heart’s content.Monster Hunter Wildsfeatures an engaging campaign, detailed character creation, and numerous play styles for all kinds of player. With the player count reaching the millions, it is safe to say that hundreds of thousands of players have encounteredsome of the most challenging monstersin the game and faced insurmountable odds with their weapon of choice....

Summary The anticipated live-action adaptation ofThe Legend of Zeldais already in development. However, it took decades before it was greenlit and a former employee of Nintendo of America shared some backstory before the movie was approved. The Legend of Zeldawas released in 1986 in Japan. It was a massive hit, and many showed interest in making a movie from the video game. However, Shigeru Miyamoto, Nintendo’s legendary game developer and the one behindSuper Mario, The Legend of ZeldaandStar Fox,wasn’t on board with bringing it to the big screen....

Summary The Last of Usfranchise is most well known for itsgut-punch storytellingandterrifying fungus zombies.A pillar of the series that is sometimes overlooked, however, is itsderelict setting.Players travel through decimated cities overrun not just by the infected, but by nature itself; immersing players in a world where humanity has long since been knocked off the top of the food chain. These overgrown locations have their moments of beauty, but with the games' many horrors, that serenity is quickly shattered - turning idyllic sights into something to be feared....

Summary One of the most cherished aspects for fans ofThe Walking Deadacross its 11 seasons on AMC was the array of brilliantly fleshed-out characters who not only fused its post-apocalyptic story together with incredible emotion and despair but also became a part of viewers' Sunday night routine. Millions of people tuned in to find out which character was next on the chopping block or who would survive the show’s many cliffhanger endings....

TheNvidiaRTX 4060 isone of the best graphics cardsfor 1080p gaming, and it doesn’t break the bank. It’s ideal for light, productive work, like programming and playing less-demanding games and e-sports titles such asFortniteorCS: GOwithout hiccups. Nvidia is reportedly working on their new entry-level GPUs: theGeForce RTX 5060and the5060Ti, but those will come at a premium price and availability might take time. At this point, going with an RTX 4060 laptop can be a good investment for less-intensive gaming sessions....

Summary When it comes to providing consistent post-launch support for a game, no developer does it quite as well asUbisoft. Time and time again, Ubisoft has proven that they are more than willing to continue adding to a game for years, or even decades, if the playerbase is there to enjoy what’s on offer. As a result, there have been many online Ubisoft titles that have only gotten better over time thanks to the developers' efforts to keep the core gameplay fresh, fun and satisfying to play....

Quick Links The Ore upgrade tree inMonster Hunter Wildsmay seem like a basic option, but the base damage on these weapons can be incredibly high. Shoulda large monsternot have high physical defense, these weapons excel and are overall safe options for just about any hunt. Ore weapons also don’t require you to get specific materials from monsters and can help prevent early backtracking. As you progress to later regions in the game, you’ll find rarer ores that can upgrade your weapons further down the ore trees, with one of the later-game ores found in low-rank areas being Lightcrystals....