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Summary Square Enixstock plummeted over 10 points on Monday, November 11. The company hence lost the equivalent of hundreds of millions of dollars in market capitalization, with this turn of events likely being prompted bySquare Enixreporting some mixed financial results. Square Enix’s operating profit has been on a steady declinesince its 2022 peak. The Japanese gaming giant’s latest financial report suggested that this trend might have finally reversed, with the company reporting that it generated $136 million in profit over the six-month period ending September 2024, a 22% year-on-year increase....

Summary The manhwa medium presents a rather formidable representation of incrediblypowerful assassin characters, much like its anime and manga counterparts. Immersing readers into their shadowy worlds of intrigue, stealth, and deadly skills, these characters constantly navigate the dangerous landscape of espionage, blood, and death. From a viper’s cunning to an eagle’s precision, these characters strike each of their worlds, leaving others, friend and foe alike, trembling in the wake of their might regardless of objectives....

Summary DevilsandDemonsare common archetypes used as the main antagonists of countless anime series. Hailing from dark dimensions or hellish underworlds, Devils embody pure evil and are terrors to humanity. Devils possess incredible power that makes them unstoppable forces of nature, endowed with magical powers, fearful presences, and an insatiable need for destruction. Some of the most powerful Devils can wipe entire civilizations off the face of the earth with the snap of a finger....

Summary The modern survival horror gameCrow Countryreached an impressive milestone recently as it surpassed over 100,000 copies sold, according to the developer. Most of the sales appear to have been from Steam, with the rest of the sales numbers forCrow Countrycoming from the PS5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, and the recently released PS4 version. An homage to classic survival horror and heavily influenced by the likes ofSilent Hillandthe originalResident Eviltitles,Crow Countrycenters around a federal agent investigating a mystery surrounding an abandoned amusement park....

Summary Madden NFL 25gives players a massive lineup of players, each contributing to just how high they can raise theOverall Ratingof the team they play for. However, if you get the average of all the players on the roster for a team, this does not make upthe team’s OVR— there is more at play than just that. Chemistrywill come into play, which canboost ratingsbeyond just tallying up each player’s OVR, and game modes likeFranchiseare intended to build up players by developing them....

Summary Many things pair well together. Bacon and eggs. Sunshine and reading.JRPGs and urban fantasy.Gaming subgenres often form out of a continued “Eureka” moment where players and developers realize that two distant genres actually work quite well together. Survival games are about struggling to exist against impending threats from the natural world, and horror games are about struggling to exist against impending threats from the unnatural world. Combine them, and you have the survival horror genre, and many instant classics within them....

Skullcandy SLYR Pro Gaming Headset Skullcandy’s professional-grade wired gaming headset, the SLYR Pro, is now available on Amazon at a record-low price. Thanks to this limited-time deal, shoppers looking for superb audio, detachable microphone, and multi-platform compatibility can find one at a tremendous price of just $44.88. Snag theSkullcandy SLYR Pro gaming headsetat a hefty discount on Amazon, now priced at just $44.88. This excellent headset with a colorful design is significantly down from its regular price of $99....

THQ Nordicjust held its 2025 Digital Showcase, and the publisher put quite an offering on display. Among details on games new and old,THQ’s unveiled a brand-new IP—one that takes a linear, combat-focused approach to modern RPGs. The2025 THQ Nordic Digital Showcasejust wrapped up, and it had a lot to show off. Not only did fans receive updates on known projects, such as the remake ofGothic, but a good number of wholly new announcements were made at the show....

The following contains spoilers for Venom: The Last Dance. Summary Now thatVenom: The Last Dancehas officially landed in theaters, it’s the end of an era for the Sony Spiderverse. Tom Hardy brought Eddie Brock and his symbiote pal, Venom to life for three full movies and for now, the studio is willing to let people believe the movie franchise is officially done. At the very least, Hardy has made it clear that he’s done with the character and that should Venom come back, it will have to be riding someone else to glory....

Summary Venom: The Last Dance’s opening box office gross was lower than expected. However, Tom Hardy’s latest Sony Spider-Man Universe film received some respite thanks to the international box office numbers. Venom: The Last Danceis the concluding installment of a trilogy consisting of two financially successful films:Venomand its sequel,Let There Be Carnage. Both were flops with critics, but audiences flocked to theaters in droves, resulting in a worldwide box office total of $856....

Aloy’s adventure is retold in an entirely new light, withLEGO Horizon Adventurespreparing for a global release on PCs and select consoles. This release follows the success ofHorizon: Zero Dawn Remastered, which was released less than a month prior, and will have fans gearing up for whatever thepopular PlayStation exclusivehas to offer in its next instalment. As the release of the game steadily approaches, many fans of theHorizonandLEGOfranchiseswill be eager to know when exactly they can get their hands on the light-hearted adaptation of Aloy’s thrilling tale....

Quick Links WheneverWorld of Warcraftgets a new expansion (or revisits an old expansion via the Classic series), the level cap rises, and the race for optimization begins again. Players are now racing through theWorld of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria Classicto level 90, and the new endgame content, which includes new raids, daily quests, and reputation grinds. Five levels don’t sound like a lot, but at max level, it can be a long and arduous slog....

TheXbox Series X/Slibrary continues to be one of the most versatile across all consoles, and this weekend’s standout titles prove just how wide-ranging and rewarding that versatility can be for gamers. With a mix of re-releases, beloved mainstays, and brilliant live-service games in their best-ever shape, there’s no shortage of excellent experiences ready to pull players in. Whether you’re in it for the combat, the narrative depth, the nostalgia, or the vibes, the currentXboxlandscape offers something that hits just right....