Summary A talentedStardew Valleyfan showcased their love for the farming sim by recreating the game’s world in LEGO form. ThisStardew Valleyfan project captured the iconic buildings of Pelican Town and the surrounding valley with stunning accuracy, and the builder even put it on display for people to see in person. Eight years after its release,Stardew Valleyremains popular among gamers. Following the release ofUpdate 1.6 forStardew Valleyon PC, the game often ranks as one of the most-played games on Steam....

Summary TheTekkenseries has seen its fair share of surprise guest fighters, and it turns out that longtime director Katsuhiro Harada once attempted to get the rights to use KFC’s famous mascot, Colonel Sanders.Tekkensaw a resurgence earlier this year withTekken 8, which earned much praise for its plot, graphics, and more “aggressive” martial arts gameplay. BeforeTekken 8charged its way into the arena back in January, the series saw the occasional appearance by special guest characters, though this trend hasn’t quite reached the extent of other fighters likeStreet FighterandMortal Kombat....

Summary The24 Movieis officially in the works at 20th Century Studios andDisney. Kiefer Sutherland hasn’t yet signed on to reprise the role of eponymous ex-Federal agent Jack Bauer, but it’s surely only a matter of time before he does. The big screen adaptation is in the early stages of development, and it’ll finally move forward after years of development hell.The action series failed to definitively end Jack Bauer’s story on two separate occasions, so there is definitely unfinished business that the24 Movieneeds to deal with....

Sony has experienced a rocky few months, with the launch of Concord ending abruptly due to low player engagement just two weeks after its release. Additionally, the announcement of the PS5 Pro was met with mixed reactions, particularly over its controversial price point. Amid this uncertainty, Astro Bot has emerged as a major success, receiving universal acclaim for its 3D platforming and innovative use of PS5 hardware, especially the DualSense controller....

Quick Links There’s a surprising amount of theory to becoming a greatQuidditch Championsplayer, as each role has access to 18 Skill Points, but they canonly assign 10 at a time. Skill Points are unlocked by leveling up and are shared acrossall four Quidditch roles. When players have access to 20 Skill Points, they are ready to go as they can always swap 10 of these points between their Keeper, Beater, and Seeker, depending on who they plan on playing....

Summary On May 31, 2025, Nintendo surprised global audiences by addingDensetsu no Starfy 1,2, and3to the worldwideNintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, marking the first time these games have ever left Japan. Known in English asThe Legendary Starfy, this 2D platformer series is developed by the typically support-oriented studio Tose, and consists of five titles spread across the Game Boy Advance and Nintendo DS. Only the fifth and final entry, simply localized asThe Legendary Starfy, previously reached North America in 2009, so this trilogy’s global launch was a big deal....

Summary Friendship has always been one of the most fundamental themes in the world of shounen anime. Some series may use this theme more than others, such asFairy Tail,but one thing’s for sure, every shounen anime fromDragon Ballandall the way toMy Hero Academiahas friendship deeply baked into the story. Speaking ofDragon Ball,this legendary series actually has one of the most unlikely friendships in the history of shounen anime. Nobody expects these two characters to even interact with each other and yet they end up becoming close friends....

Razer’s Kraken headset lineuphas been popular with gamers looking to stand out from the crowd. The recently released Kraken V4 adds even more flair with unusually dynamic RGB lighting. Making the already popular Kraken V3 Pro more versatile, the new headset also includes Bluetooth connectivity. Buyers can find the Kraken V4 available at retailers for an MSRP of $179.99. The $79.99 Kraken V4 X is a less feature-packed, wired USB alternative for gamers after abudget headset....

Quick Links The Substanceis the delightfully gruesome new bodyhorror moviewhich was initially set to be distributed byUniversal Picturesbefore they stepped down. It was directed by Coralie Fargeat and stars Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley and Dennis Quaid. It tells the story Elizabeth, an aging star of an aerobics show, who takes a ‘substance’ to be young again after losing her job. However, it has disastrous effects, and the movie is a brilliant commentary on the lengths Hollywood stars will go to in order to stay young....

Quick Links The Witcher 3: Wild Huntis widely regardedas one of the best gamesof the past decade, and for good reason. Despite being nearly nine years old, it continues to perform well onSteamcharts. If you’re among the few who haven’t played the game yet or are returning to it, your first decision will be whether to use the older DX11 version or the newer DX12 version. This choice isn’t straightforward, as both versions have their own pros and cons....

Summary Mortal Kombat 1is set to release its highly anticipated new expansion,Khaos Reigns,on September 24th, 2024. The new expansion is based around the previously teased Titan Havik, as he plans on submerging Liu Kang’s realm in Khaos.Khaos Reignsis also set to revolve heavily around the new dynamics of the Lin Kuei and the characterization of Bi-Han. WhileMortal Kombat 1had an admittedly rocky release, through steady developer support, balance changes andsome incredible DLC characters, the game has found itself in a great place....

Summary Ubisoft is pushing back against claims that its newest multiplayer FPSXDefiantisn’t doing well.XDefiantrecently revealed its second season, which is set to go live next week and will bring an all-new faction, the Highwaymen fromFar Cry 5’s standalone sequelFar Cry New Dawn. Season 2will also introduce the new Search and Destroy-like Bomb mode, as well as new maps and weapons. Last month, aninsider claimed thatXDefiantmay be in trouble. Due to diminishing player counts and player spending since its impressive launch in May 2024, the report suggested that Ubisoft was planning to give theXDefiantteam until Season 3 to turn things around or risk support being pulled from the game....

Summary Private Divison and Weta Workshop have confirmed that the official launch for the Hobbit life-sim gameTales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Gamewill come in March 2025.Tales of the Shirewill see players taking on the role of a humble halfling in The Shire of Middle-earth in a brand-new relaxingLord of the Ringsexperience. Following the recent announcement ofTales of the Shirebeing delayedfrom its original 2024 release window, many fans were hopeful to hear some positive news during the September 22 A Hobbit Day Showcase....