Summary In episode 17 of season 2 ofTower of God, The Workshop Battlehas finally begun (for real this time) and the members of Team Sweet and Sour heave a sigh of relief when they learn that Miseng and Prince made it aboard the Archimedes alright, but when the first Workshop Battle contest commences, that relief turns to confusion and horror as a badly-beaten Prince appears, imploring to be kept far away from Miseng, who has gone berserk and inflicted major wounds on him prior to the battle....

The first title from developer Dreamlit Games,Towers of Aghasba, soars onto PC and PS5 in November and looks to make its mark on the survival/crafting genre. With an open world to fully explore and customizable settlements to craft, the game should appeal to a fairly wide demographic.Towers of Aghasba’sgameplay is fusing elements ofZelda: Breath of the Wild,Minecraft, andAnimal Crossingin order to create a memorable experience for players of all ages....

Summary According to a recent patent submitted by Valve, theSteam Deckcould get a major upgrade with new technology that allows better streaming to the system and VR integration. Valve’sSteam Deckfirst debuted in February 2022, being a handheld system that acts as a portable PC and allows gamers to play their Steam library on the go. It is a popular option for gamers who want to access their libraries on the go, with a few different models to choose from....

Quick Links Metaphor: ReFantaziohas a lot of Archetypes that specialize in learning spells, but you’re able to also choose toequip Igniters to learn additional spells. Igniters are used by the rest of the population in Euchronia to use magic, but even though your party can do so with their Archetypes, that still doesn’t make Igniters useless. Igniters can be both supportive or offensive, and give you access to spells by equipping them as your accessory on a character....

Quick Links Summary Steam is gathering behindChristopher Nolan’s next movieas the director moves on from his Oscar-winningOppenheimer. Some rumors seem to suggest the director’s next project will be in a surprising genre. Christopher Nolanhas had a long career of genre-defining hits. The director began directing grittycrime thrillers with a twist inMementoandFollowing. He then moved on to the movie franchise that many know him for, withBatman Beginsin 2005, followed byThe Dark Knightin 2008, andThe Dark Knight Risesin 2012....

The launch ofDarksiders 4is about to make many fans' wish come true: a game that makes all the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse playable. Announced during the recent THQ Nordic showcase, the fourth game is said to be a proper sequel to the originalDarksidersgame and will be an open-world, third-person RPG. One ofDarksiders 4’s exciting featuresis that players can choose to play any one of the legendary Horsemen in single-player and/or online co-op mode....

Summary Some upcomingWorld of WarcraftTrading Post rewards were leaked by dataminers ahead of the intended early 2025 release window. The cosmetics discovered in the latestWorld of Warcraftpublic test realm (PTR) build included new mounts, companion pets, and new armor options that players may purchase with Trader’s Tenders. The items i were uncovered on the PTR client for World of Warcraft’s upcoming 11.0.7 content update, which will take players to the Siren Isle in early 2025....

Summary Microsoft has released a newXboxupdate for Alpha testers that enhances customization options for players’ gamerpics and background pictures. Going forward, players will have even more control over how they represent themselves onXboxconsoles. Xbox backgrounds and gamerpics have long been a staple of the console’s profile features, allowing players to select pictures to show next to their Gamertag. Players can either select a custom image, take a picture of their Xbox avatar, or choose from pre-made options to represent themselves online across the Xbox network....

Lollipop Chainsawwill be adapted into an anime, but some fans don’t seem happy about it. Adaptations of games, be they anime or live-action movies or series, usually lead to controversy when announced because there are many examples of terrible adaptations. While there are also some good ones, fans tend to remember the bad experiences more. In any case,Lollipop Chainsaw, a collaboration between the celebrated game director Suda51 and the renowned filmmaker James Gunn, has become a highly praised game....

Summary When it comes to the ocean in video games, it is often portrayed as a terrifying realm of water filled with deadly fish and other creatures that want to attack the player for entering their domain. However, other games take advantage of their oceanic setting to deliver a more pleasant and cozy experience that shows off the beauty of the ocean, reefs, and seabeds. Rather than stressing out the player, the ocean can be a place of serenity for people to bask in the views both above and below the surface or dive into an adventure....

Quick Links Summary Marvel Studioshas released over 30 films in the past two decades, spawning a cinematic universe that saw superhero films explode in popularity. But 2028 might be Marvel Studios' biggest year yet for a few reasons. Marvel Studios has had some historic years since its inception. In 2012, Marvel Studios expertly pulled off a crossover five years in the making withThe Avengers, a film that culminated its first phase of projects in theMCU....

Summary Many longtime fans ofThe Lord of the Ringshave always wanted to experience how the Hobbits live, and they can soon do it in the cozy gameTales of the Shire. Set in Bywater,Tales of the Shirelets players create their own Hobbit who will help the town flourish through missions, friendship-building, and more. AlthoughTales of the Shireseems to be mostly Hobbit-centric, there’s still a possibility that it will featurecameos from otherLord of the Ringsraces, such as Elves and Dwarves....

Summary PvPvE survival extraction shooterARCRaidersis coming to PC and consoles in 2025. One of the most anticipated games from The Game Awards Show in 2021,ARCRaidersfell out of the spotlight due to a lack of updates on its progress. Developed by Embark Studios,ARC Raiderswas being worked on at the same time asThe Finals.Due to the largerpositive reception ofThe Finals, focus was shifted to the free-to-play multiplayer shooter. This further set backARC Raiders, though the hype for the title is now being drummed up once again....