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Guillermo del Toro’s twoHellboymovies are modern classics in the superhero/monster genre.Hellboy (2019)was a valiant effort to resurrect the franchise, but it simply lacked all the color, texture, and detail that made del Toro’s big screen adaptation of Mike Mignola’s best-selling comic so unique. Del Toro has gone on to have massive success and widespread critical acclaim since makingHellboy 2: The Golden Armyin 2008. But many fans (and del Toro himself) are still dying to see Ron Perlman return to his signature role as the charming, cherry-red cambion Anung Un Rama aka Hellboy, one last time, to fulfill the promise of Hellboy 3....

Summary Xboxhas officially announced the Ghost Cipher controller, the latest in the company’s line of transparent controllers. Transparent technology was a big fad in the late 90s and early 2000s, and soXboxis clearly trying to appeal to nostalgia with its latest line of controllers. The first controller released as part of Xbox’s Cipher line was theSky Cipher controller. Sky Cipher launched last August with a blue translucent shell. Now yet another see-through controller is up for grabs, with Xbox gamers able topre-order the Ghost Cipher controller right now through the Microsoft Store....

Summary The developers ofYakuza Kiwamiconfirmed that the game will be a digital-only release, which may be disappointing for fans who want a physical version.Like a Dragonfans got a very big surprise during the August 2024 Nintendo Direct, where it was revealed that Sega and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio’sYakuza Kiwamiwould be coming to Nintendo Switch.Yakuza Kiwamiis the 2016 remake of the first game in the long-running series, developed as a part of theLike a Dragonfranchise’s 10th anniversary....

Summary A fan ofThe Legend of Zeldaseries encountered a Beedle cosplay at a Renaissance faire recently and shared a picture of the cosplayer on social media for all to see. TheZeldafan was complimented by peers for their photography, and the Beedle cosplayer was also praised for bringing the traveling, bug-collecting merchant to life. First appearing inThe Wind Wakeras a seafaring merchant, Beedle has since become a recurring character in theZeldaseries. True to his name, Beedle is a bug enthusiast and collector who also sells various wares such as arrows and potions to Link throughout his journeys....

Summary A newZenless Zone Zeroleak has revealed details about Lucia’s kit, giving players an insight into her abilities.Zenless Zone Zero’s Lucia is an upcoming agent who hasn’t received her drip marketing yet. Information about this character is scarce, but several leaks from credible sources claim she will utilize Physical attacks and damage. Zenless Zone Zerowill soon bring the version 1.2 updateand introduce players to some new units, including Caesar King and Burnice White....

Many open-world action games empower players to become ultimate predators — capable of single-handedly clearing enemy outposts, neutralizing any target they choose with little resistance, and walking away from the chaos they’ve created. However, some games also implement systems to punish such behavior or make it more challenging, whether through law enforcement, police mechanics or by making the player a target for elite NPC bounty hunters.

Some of the best games of all time are the ones that manage to evoke emotion. Gut-punching stories,tense and difficult decisions, or jaw-dropping plot twists are all ways that games can use their immersive capabilities to make the player feel something and become all the more attached to what’s going on. But some games in particular seek to evoke one kind of emotion in the player - and that’s getting them real sad....

Quick Links The second half ofBlack Myth: Wukongbegins in the Webbed Hollow, a seemingly abandoned town inhabited by a wide assortment of Insect Guai. As the Destined One and Zhu Bajie continue to explore, they’ll descend into the dark caves beneath the town and into a vast nest, ruled over by the Violet Spider and her daughters. While exploring the Webbed Hollow inBlack Myth: Wukong, you may uncover several new soaks to customize your drinks....

Quick Links Free Big Brother! is one of the six main stages inthe Serpent Starway systemand becomes available once players have completed the Slo-Mo Casino stage. It features seven Bots and three Puzzle Pieces forAstro Botplayers to track down, as well as a secret exit that will unlock a new Lost Galaxy stage. Thankfully, the Free Big Brother! warp portal is incredibly easy to find, withAstro Botplayers able to reach it right from the get-go....

Summary The transformation of a hero to an anti-hero will always remain one of the more interesting character arcs in any storytelling process. Such a reversal also, additionally, muddles the conventional boundaries of good and evil, thus forcing an audience to reassess its notion of morality and justice, or even the human condition.These are gradual shiftsthat often turn a loved protagonist into a much darker, more complex one, mirroring the complexity of any real dilemmas where right or wrong is always blurred....

Summary A cleverBaldur’s Gate 3player online has transformed their entire party into characters fromX-Men, making for an extremely unique playthrough of Larian’s RPG.Baldur’s Gate 3is at its best when players are given the freedom to do as they please, and these types of creations show precisely why that’s the case. Since the launch ofBaldur’s Gate 3, the game’s community has been very creative with its party creations. Some look to create the most overpowered party possible, blasting their way through everything the game has to offer....

One of the most popular superheroes of all time,Spider-Manhas endeared himself to the masses as one of the mostrecognizable fictional charactersof all time. Despite the many heroes boasted by both Marvel and DC, a strong case can be made forSpider-Manbeing the most well-known of the lot who has been commercialized to Kingdom Come. The sheer number of movies featuring this webhead is a testament to that. From nostalgic romps featuring Sam Raimi’s classic take on the superhero to the webhead’s heroic actions as a part of the MCU, it’s easy to see why fans can’t get enough of one of the most lovable heroes of all time....

Summary With the arrival of the newCrusader Kings 3DLC,Roads to Power, Paradox Interactive hasintroduced a groundbreaking mechanicinto one of its flagship strategy games: Landless Adventurers. This feature allows players to control characters who do not own titles, adding a fresh dynamic to the gameplay by offering a diverse range of options. In addition to the innovative mechanics added for this mode, the developers have also created significant historical figures, enabling players to control important figures from the Middle Ages....