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Summary The following contains spoilers for episode 22 of NieR Automata Ver1.1a, now streaming onCrunchyroll. In 2003, a mysterious object fell from the sky in Tokyo. It was at that time, a pandemic overcame the human race. Using what of the mysterious object they could find, scientists came together to createa project which would ensure humanity’s survival, dubbed, “Project Gestalt”. Humans would then have their souls separated from their bodies, while replacements, dubbed, “Replicants” would temporarily take their place....

Summary Nintendohas revealed two new Switch bundles that will be sold withMario Kart 8 Deluxeand a 12-month Nintendo Switch Online individual membership. TheNintendo Switchis one of the most successful gaming platforms of all time, and these bundles will provide gamers an excellent opportunity to snatch the popular device at a decent price. Originally released in March 2017, Nintendo’s handheld console has been a blockbuster success. TheSwitch recently reached over 143 million units sold, cementing its place as the third most-sold video game platform of all time, behind the Nintendo DS and the PlayStation 2....

Summary Balatrois currently the best-selling game on both the Google Play Store and iOS App Store. This achievement is just the latest in a long string of testaments toBalatro’s incredible success. Developed by one-person Canadian studio LocalThunk,Balatrois a deck-building roguelike game loosely based on poker. It was released for PC and consoles in February 2024 to widespread critical acclaim. Specifically,Balatropresently boasts a “Mighty” rating on OpenCritic, derived from an aggregate score of 91 and a perfect 100% reviewer recommendation rate, which makes it one of thehighest-rated games of 2024....

Summary Overwatch 2is offering three free Legendary skins as a part of its second anniversary: Biohazard Ramattra, Bounty Hunter Baptiste, and Infinite Guard: 76. One of these skins, along with a handful of other anniversary cosmetics and Battle Pass experience, will become available each week during the in-game event, with the first batch of objectives live inOverwatch 2right now. October 4 marks the second anniversary ofOverwatch 2. To celebrate the milestone,Overwatch 2is holding an event over the next three weeks in which fans can replay popular Arcade game modes, complete challenges, and earn some in-game rewards....

Summary The highly anticipated beta forCall of Duty: Black Ops 6has launched, but it has quickly become the subject of widespread criticism, particularly from the PC gaming community. Players are reporting severe technical issues, including frequent crashes, poor optimization, and more, makingBlack Ops 6nearly unplayable for many. Black Ops 6is scheduled for release on October 25, with its beta currently offering early access to players who pre-ordered the game. This period allows players to get a head start while providing developers with crucial feedback for necessary adjustments....

Summary Pokemon GOfans are unhappy about the fact that the cost of Dynamax upgrades for Beldum is much higher than the previously released Pokemon, with the difference being as much as 20 candies for each level. The cost of upgrading the Dynamax moves for Pokemon has been a point of contention ever since the mechanic debuted, and this change has infuriated thePokemon GOfanbase even further. The long-awaitedDynamax feature was recently added toPokemon GO, and it has received a mixed reception from the community....

Darky’s Gameis one of the manyRobloxexperiences of theMurder Mysterygenrethat will definitely not let you get bored, especially if you like to solve mysteries. Here, you and other players will get assigned roles, and depending on whether you are an innocent, a sheriff, or a murderer, you must do everything to deceive your enemies and lead your team to victory. To diversify the gameplay, or just to stand out from the crowd, you’re able to redeemDarky’s Gamecodes that offer generous rewards from the developers....

Summary AnElder Scrolls 5: Skyrimplayer makes an incredibly lucky find while fishing in the world of Tamriel. Sometimes players will discover things in video games when they least expect to, especially during the early stages of a game. Titles likeSkyrimcan offer gamers a lot if they are fortunate enough to come across things such as powerful items when they do not expect it. Skyrimallows players to fishand capture a number of different water-based creatures....

Sonic the Hedgehoghas been a massively iconic franchise since the 90s for several reasons. Whatever people say about the quality of his games and shows, Sonic’s real success often comes from its beloved characters. The franchise has a near-perfect grasp of classic Saturday Morning Cartoon-level characterization. Sonic’s effervescent 90s coolness pairs well with his straightforward allies and enemies. Miles “Tails” Prower is Sonic’s most prolific and steadfast supporter, but his decades in the game have done little to grant him a chance to fly solo....

Quick Links Melee combat is a major part ofSpace Marine 2’s overall combat. While it is not required, melee is how players will earn back health, and performing executions will restore armor. Especially when facing the Tyranids, most of them will be charging at you full speed and a good melee weapon at your side is a necessity. As you upgrade your melee weapons in Operations, there will be various stat pros and cons that add choices between which path to take on a weapon....

Star Trekis not the most consistent media empire on the small screen. With as many writers, directors, and showrunners as the franchise has employed, it’s shocking that some of the pieces still fit together. SomeStar Trekepisodes are bold proclamations that use the future to incisively critique the present. Others, like “The Cloud Minders,” attempt to achieve the same fit and fall short for lack of commitment. The modern era ofStar Trekcan be annoyingly self-congratulatory....

For years,Star Warsfans have been treated to a wide variety of experiences both in film and through video games. They got to watch Rey as she fought back against the First Order, witnessed the rise of iconic heroes in projects such asSolo: A Star Wars Story, got to experience what it was like living as a soldier within this world throughStar Wars Battlefront, and even witnessed the adventures ofa brand-new Jedi inStar Wars Jedi: Fallen Order....

Summary AStardew Valleyfan has shared their recreations of the game’s bachelors inMiitopia. TheStardew Valleyplayer’s effort does a good job of reimagining the characteristics of Harvey, Sam, Alex, Shane, Elliot, and Sebastian, and even shows a bit of how they interact with each other. Stardew Valleysees plenty of tributes made to the game, either in art or using other games as a medium. TheStardew Valleycharacters have been remade inThe Simsand other games, as well as the other NPCs of the town....