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Ubisoft has finally narrowed down the release window ofAssassin’s Creed Shadows’Claws of AwajiDLC. The first major piece ofAssassin’s Creed ShadowsDLC has been announced since before the launch of the base game, but fans finally have a better idea of when they’ll be able to play it. Ubisoft has been going through a difficult period of late, perhaps best defined by the well-publicized struggles ofStar Wars Outlaws. In the interim,Assassin’s Creed Shadowshas been a relief for the company, with its flagship franchise proving as strong as ever when it needed it most....

Quick Links It’s vitally important for the officers ofReady or Notto disrupt the birthday celebrations of Janey Voll, for her father, Amos Voll, is a notorious leader of anillegal operation involving minors. This sick and twisted individual needs to be taken down by the law, and by the book, so if players can stomach this troubling material, then they can look below to see all Main Objectives and Soft Objectives in Valley of the Dolls so that they can attain another S Rank inReady or Not....

Summary WhileVenom: The Last Dancebrings theVenomtrilogy that started in 2018 to a close, it’s clear it’s far from the end of Sony’s Spider-Man Universe. Tom Hardy is playing coy about his future as Eddie Brock, and even thoughVenom: The Last Dancedoesn’t directly include the Sinister Six, the team of Spider-Man villains finally have a threat to unite them. The ‘Venomverse’ has come a long way from its humble roots, and despite plans for a Black Cat and Silver Sable movie falling through,Morbius,Madame Web, and the upcomingKraven the Hunterhave given Sony plenty of characters to stock the infamous ranks of the Sinister Six....

Quick Links Metaphor: ReFantaziohas lots of things to do during your free time on the Gauntlet Runner, with cooking being one of the more flexible ones. Byranking up Maria, you can unlock speed cooking along with the ability to also cook more than you have ingredients for. Cooking offers great healing items, though each recipe requires specific ingredients. Some are much rarer than others, like Gauntlet Shrooms. Gauntlet Shrooms can only be obtained through chance, though you’ll at least need to know where to look for them....

Summary Xbox Game Passhas addedMafia: Definitive Editionto its content library. The open-world action-adventure is the fourthXbox Game Passaddition in August 2024. An even more memorable milestone marked by this release concerns its place in the Xbox Game Pass annual lineup, asMafia: Definitive Editionhappens to be the 100th title to reach Microsoft’s subscription service in 2024. It was initially expected to take the 99th spot on this year’s list of releases, but got pushed back following thesurprise launch of theDoom + Doom 2bundle....

The sixth title from U.S. studio Messhof,Wheel Worldis a unique bike adventure gamethat puts players in the cycling shoes of Kat, an athlete chosen by the ancient spirits to save the universe. Succeeding in this high-stakes mission will require a lot of pedaling, with races and exploration rewarding Kat’s stolen legendary parts needed to perform “the Great Shift ritual” that will avert global destruction. An intricate bike customization system is also part of the package, together with low-contrast, cel-shaded graphics reminiscent of a comic book aesthetic....

WithThe Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdomhaving completed its first month, many players are reaching the end of Princess Zelda’s first major solo outing. Set in a Hyrule where Link’s quest was foiled at the last minute, Zelda has no choice but to becomeEchoes of Wisdom’s heroine and finish saving her kingdom in her own way. It seems to have been a worthwhile journey, asEchoes of Wisdomhas enjoyed plenty of praise from fans thanks to its unique approach toThe Legend of Zelda’s titular character, as well as its experimental gameplay leaving room for what made classicZeldatitles so beloved....

Summary Sometimes, it’s good to embrace video games as a power fantasy. Having the ability to jump three times the height of the average human,demolish waves of enemieswith the press of a button, and solve all problems with violence can be so satisfying. The logical conclusion in many cases is that the protagonist (and often the villain) becomes so much of a threat that they ascend to godhood. Stories of human beings rising up to divine power are not unheard of....

Final Fantasy 9remains one of the most respected titles in the franchise. Rumors of a remake have circulated for years, fueled by industry whispers and fans’ wishes to see this classic reimagined. With the ongoing success of remakes likeFinal Fantasy 7 Remake,Square Enix has every reason to bringFinal Fantasy 9back to life. Yet, this remake would come with significant challenges, especially when it comes to capturing the spirit of the original without alienating its fanbase....

AMinecraftMoviedoesn’t look especially good. Fans of the game have been bemoaning the idea of a film adaptation for years. Few games rely more heavily on their gameplay thanMinecraft. Taking the interactivity out ofMinecraftis a tough proposition, balancing an entire feature film on the back of iconography. Still, a talented filmmaker can make a good movie out of anything. Jared Hess, the director in charge of making a good movie out ofMinecraft, is a weird choice for the gig....

Summary The world ofAttack on Titanis filled with insane battles, complex characters, and intricate themes. It’s set in a world where humanity fights for its survival against giant humanoid creatures called Titans.Such a storywill deeply explore the struggles that several characters go through, their inner battles, and the choices one will make when confronted with unbelievable challenges. Character growth in unexpected ways as a reflection of the influence of trauma, duty, and leadership....

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3’s Zombies storyline concludes with Season 5 Reloaded, marking the end of an era for fans on August 21.

Major story spoilers forBatman: Arkham Shadowahead. One of the greatest elements of the Arkhamverse’s storytelling is that it has never wasted precious time regurgitating Bruce Wayne’s childhood, at least not in a way that redundantly retells how his parents were gunned down in Crime Alley. The series makes ample use of this tragic and catalytic event’s imagery, but thankfully noArkhamgame has chosen to exhume those details at the cost of whatever enticing plot was unraveling in the present day....