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Assassin’s Creed Shadowsmay be headed to the Nintendo Switch 2, according to some new comments made by Ubisoft executives. Plenty of third-party titles have already made their way to Nintendo’s new console, with plenty more scheduled to drop throughout 2025 and beyond. Now, players wanting to takeAssassin’s Creed Shadowswith them on the go via the hyped hybrid console may soon have the chance. Despite facing controversy over the title’s main character and criticism regarding its narrative and repetitive gameplay, Ubisoft recently confirmed thatAssassin’s Creed Shadowshad hit a huge player milestone, with five million users diving into the game in its first four months....

Summary Marvel Rivalshas quickly attracted the hero-shooter community with its engaging 6v6 gameplay, familiar characters, and distinctive abilities. AlthoughMarvel Rivalsisn’t expected to exit playtesting until Q1 or Q2 of 2025, the Closed Beta’s Competitive Mode data hints at a possible Season 0 launch as early as October. However, whether this indicates an early official release or simply another beta phase remains uncertain. There’s also a possibility that the data is misleading, and the countdown was a randomly generated integer....

AMinecraftplayer has created a shader pack that emulates old consoles such as the Nintendo Game Boy.Minecrafthas a blocky look that has made it one of the most iconic games ever released. However, this popular aesthetic reaches the next level thanks to the creativity of the community in creating a variety of shaders for Mojang’s sandbox. Shaders change the appearance ofMinecraftin impressive ways, adding more depth and detail to the game. A well-known example is Complementary Shaders, which enhancesMinecraft’s visuals while maintaining the game’s unique visual elements....

Summary Unless something changes in the near future,Mortal Kombat 1may have spelt an ill omen for one of the series' most enduring fighters. SinceMortal Kombat 1is still seeing support, with another DLC wave on the way, there are still chances for that to change. As it stands now, one character that has been a series constant might not be in the new timeline at all. Losing a longtime fighter would be a major shift, even for a game that changed the status quo so much....

Quick Links TheCall of Dutyfranchise is no stranger to expanding its weapon arsenal on a regular basis. In the case ofModern Warfare 3andWarzone, the Torque 35 is one of the more unique pieces of weaponry on offer in multiplayer and the battle royale. Instead of Sledgehammer Games opting to release another gun for players to master, theSeason 5 Reloadedupdate, the developer has added a compound bow. Bows have previously featured inCall of Dutytitles as a Specialist ability but for one of the last updates of the current cycle, players have the chance to use it as part of a loadout....

Summary Publisher Tiny Build Games has announced the upcoming beta release of its new survival gameDuckside, which will offer players a unique open-world experience as a duck.Tiny Buildhas published a number of indie games over the years, and its development studio tinyBuild Riga is entering the gaming fray with a comical yet tactical release. There have been numerousopen-world survival gamesto shape and define the genre, with classic titles likeRustandDayZranking among the most popular....

Summary A recent survey has suggested that Sega wants to bring moreYakuzagames onto the Nintendo Switch. TheLike a Dragonseries, formerly known asYakuza, finally made its debut on the Nintendo Switch platform this past October with the release ofYakuza Kiwami. First released in 2016,Yakuza Kiwamiis a remake of the very first game on the PS2. The release ofKiwamion the Switch marks the second time the series has been released on a Nintendo platform: the previousYakuzarelease was the 2013 Japan-only HD collection port for the Wii U that included the first two games in the franchise, the package being titledRyu ga Gotoku 1 & 2 HD for Wii U....

Strandshas another grid for word-puzzle fans to ponder over. Today’s puzzle is a pretty challenging one; the theme is a little strange, and the themed words might trip you up if you have trouble pinning down the theme early. If you are stuck on thischallenging puzzle game, you can find all sorts of helpful hints in the article below. Whether you need spoilers, general clues, or an explanation for the puzzle, you can find it all in this article....

Summary This article contains spoilers from One Piece chapter 1122. One Piecefans have to endure a break due to Weekly Shonen Jump not being available last week, which means that the series now returns after a 2-week break in an exciting fashion. As things stand, all eyes are onOne Piecechapter 1123, which is going to be absolutely sensational and deliver in many ways. If the previous chapter truly markedthe end of the Egghead Island Arc, that means the upcoming chapter is going to be very important in setting the tone for what is next and laying the groundwork for Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates’ next adventure....

Summary Open-world games have become the most mainstream form of gaming, withnumerous AAA gamestrying to establish themselves as dominant players in this genre. The sheer amount of effort that goes into designing these sandboxes is immense, with the marketing of these games trying its hardest to bring more eyes toward these titles. However, there are times when open-world games invest an inordinate amount of funds in marketing, to the point where players expect something extraordinary from these titles....

Summary Newcomers toOverwatch 2might be itching to get in some hits as a damage hero or charge the front lines as a tank, but they may also want to try their hand at using a support hero, as they are thebackbone of any team composition. Some supports can be tricky for players to get used to, especially those who are new to the game. Supports that only have a certain amount of healing at a time or who need to recharge between healing spells are particularly taxing, so beginners may have an easier time getting used to the support role with heroes who can heal non-stop....

Palworldis a hybrid monster-capturing and survival game that has clearly taken some inspiration from one of its biggest competitors,Pokemon. While it borrows a few things from one of Nintendo’s biggest franchises, it does at least put a few spin on what it offers to give itself its own identity. Though this has led to issues such as thelawsuit betweenPokemonandPalworld, it hasn’t derailed the latter’s path toward finding more growth opportunities, emphasized by the confirmation of the game heading to mobile devices....

Summary An artistically talentedPokemonfan is garnering the attention of several thousand fellowPokemonfans after posting their artwork featuring a variety of Pokemon re-imagined as fishing lures. The series ofPokemon-themed fishing lures, which feature both Water and Bug-type Pokemon, is getting numerous requests from fans for the design as a print, a t-shirt, and more. The fan-madePokemonfishing lures are not to be confused with the franchise’s other Lure items, although they are intended to have the same effect....