Summary Russia is reportedly planning to ban Discordwithin the coming days, restricting access to the massively popular messaging platform in the country. Since its debut in 2015,Discord has taken the mantleas one of the most popular messaging and communal apps in the online space, boasting over 200 million monthly users from around the world. The platform has become a main hub for many gamers to meet like-minded individuals across different communities, also playing host to many official servers for games....

One of this fall’s biggest horror events is the launch of Stephen King’sSalem’s Loton Max. The acclaimed horror author’s premiere vampire story is set to be introduced to the world, and will be the first adaption of the novel in over two decades, after the release of Rob Lowe’s 2004 miniseries. There are many prominent characters in the story, but there is one in particular that not only impacts the outcome of the novel, but becomescentral to one of King’s most epic seriesto date....

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Summary Star Warsactress Daisy Ridley received hate from a vocal group of fans who took issue with Rey, the primary protagonist of Disney’s sequel trilogy. Ridley recently commented on the negativity and how she responded to such vitriol. TheStar Warssequel trilogy introduced Ridley’s Rey as an orphan abandoned by her parents as a young child on the desert planet Jakku. Making a living as a scavenger, Rey is eventually swept into the conflict between the Resistance and the First Order, a remnant of the fallen Galactic Empire....

Stardew Valleycould bring something entirely new to the Valley with its own version of one ofAnimal Crossing’s long-running NPCs.Stardew Valley’s collection of characters spans several different roles, including shopkeepers, love interests, and more.Animal Crossingalso benefits greatly from its NPCs, both the villagers who move in as well as those with concrete positions in the town. With that in mind, it should be noted thatAnimal Crossinghas one NPC unlike any thatStardew Valleyhas to offer....

Summary No matter the timeline it’s set in, theTerminatorfranchise has always had only one looming threat: Skynet. From the original 1984 classic to all its spin-offs and sequels, Skynet and its relentless army of Terminators have been the only consistent antagonists, threatening both the war-torn future and the present day when Skynet’s creation hangs in the balance. That is until Netflix decided to rewrite the rules of the man-versus-machine war.The new addition to theTerminatorfranchise, officially titledTerminator Zero,has brought a new AI entity to the mix: Kokoro....

Summary Animals and babies are universal symbols of innocence, but subverting those expectations by plunging innocent creatures into a world of unspeakable horror often generates some of the most effective scares. In some cases, it even makes for some truly harrowing boss fights. Many deadly animals co-exist with humankind, such as venomous snakes, man-eating crocodiles, and even territorial grizzly bears, but when demonic possession, illegal experimentation, and mutation further corrupts the DNA of these predators, they can become especially violent....

Summary RPGs often offer diverse experiences for players, and it’s agenre that is quite versatile, and capable of blending with others to create unique experiences. Many RPGs even provide players with the option to develop a romance between characters, allowing the story to gain new depth. While many RPGs offer traditional relationship options, limiting available characters to humans, some games in the genre go further, leveraging the setting and atmosphere to create something unique....

Despite some of the new game modes and mechanics introduced in this year’s installment, Career Mode remains one of the most popular parts ofEA Sports FC 25. It allows players tomanage a real-world club, giving them full control over pretty much every element of its day-to-day running, from the players that the club signs to the style of football that they play out on the pitch. MostEA Sports FC 25players will likely choose to manage their favorite club or just look for the team with the highest transfer budget....

Summary The elder dragons, known for their tremendous power and often dragon-like appearance, are the strongest enemies in theMonster Hunterseries. Unlike other monsters, these enemies are resistant to traps and are usually the center of the narrative of theMonster Huntergames. From the first generation ofMonster Hunterthat introduced beasts like Fatalis to the latest games likeMonster Hunter World, with players battling foes such as Nergigante, elder dragons have been a core part of the series....

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Quick Links Fighting monsters is a large part of whatVisions of Manaplayers will end up doing during their playthrough. Mashing buttons works in easy and beginner mode,but at higher difficulties, when enemies start becoming more aggressive and deal a ton of damage, a strategic approach becomes necessary. A poorly explained part of combat inVisions of Manais its elemental weakness and resistance system. Other than a brief pop-up guide at the beginning, the game doesn’t offer much information about how to identify enemy weaknesses and strengths....

Summary Parasitedirector, Bong Joon-ho, will make his return with the adaptation ofMickey17in January. The film, which recently released its first trailer, is a quirky science fiction film led byThe Batmanactor, Robert Pattinson. It’s being released byWarner Bros.and its release date isset to coincide with the Korean New Yearnext year. However, despite the trailer, it’s clear many still don’t know whatMickey17is actually based on. TheWarner Bros.flick, whichmarks a return to science fictionfor Joon-ho, is yet another adaptation for the director....