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Summary The newly published ESRB rating forMafia: The Old Countryhas revealed new details about the game, including an early 1900s setting, bloody gameplay mechanics, and early teasers for some of the cutscenes.Mafia: The Old Countryis currently slated to release for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, and the ESRB page has ignited fresh excitement among fans ahead of the launch of the newest entry in a classic franchise. For those unfamiliar, the firstMafiagame was originally released for Windows PC back in 2002 before getting a console port to the PlayStation 2 and Xbox in 2004....

Summary Marvel Rivals, the hero shooter from NetEase Games, has become the ultimate, adrenaline-fueled playground for comic-book fans, and players recently got a sneak peek at one upcoming season 2 character.Marvel Rivalsseason 2 launched on April 11 with the Hellfire Gala, an iconic annual event straight from Marvel Comics showcasing the festivities within the mutant nation of Krakoa. Marvel Rivalsis still within its year-one launch after releasing in December 2024, where players can choose heroes from a 38-character roster, including Spider-Man, Moon Knight, and Black Widow, to battle in 6v6 matches within maps such as Tokyo 2099 and Yggsgard....

Summary WhenPokemon GOcame out in 2016 on iOS and Android, it quickly became a worldwide sensation. The game spawned countless imitators in the years to come, most of which didn’t come remotely close to the level of popularity that it had at launch. AlthoughPokemon GOis in a league of its own in the augmented reality gaming space, it has still taken some inspiration from conventional live-service titles, likeFortnite. Since December 2020, Niantic has been releasing seasonal updates forPokemon GO, which operate similarly to other GAAS titles....

Quick Links Monopoly GOis bringing us the first Treasure Hunt event of May: Tatooine Treasures. And to help you grab more Pickaxe Tokens for it, there’s a brand-new solo event too called Tatooine Nights. It went live on May 7 and will stick around fortwo days, wrapping up on May 9. Tatooine Nights is packed with some really amazing rewards. The main attraction is definitely the Pickaxe Tokens you’ll need for the Tatooine Treasures minigame....

Summary For twenty-eight years,Eiichiro Oda’sOne Piecehas introduced some of the best fictional characters ever created, who quickly captivated audiences with their unique designs, charming personalities, incredible abilities, and more. Whether they are part of the Straw Hat Pirates, another pirate crew, or even the Marines, there’s no denying that this series has an extensive but memorable cast that is beloved by millions of people around the world. However, this has left fans with one burning question: who are the mostbelovedcharacters in all ofOne Piece?...

Summary Some characters become iconic because of their voice, othersbecause of their silence. In first-person shooters, where players are often strapped into the boots of relentless warriors, over-the-top heroes, or reluctant legends, a select few protagonists manage to transcend the confines of their genre. These are the faces (or helmets) people remember long after the bullets stop flying. Whether it’s through a rich backstory, a recognizable silhouette, or just an absolutely absurd body count, the following FPS icons have carved their names into gaming history....

Summary Quick Links My Hero Academia: Vigilanteshas finally been animated and it is absolutely gorgeous. The series follows the less glamorous side of the superpowered society shown in the franchise, with those who still have a keen sense of right and wrong taking to the streets in a way that’s reminiscent of so many heroes from Western comics, likeBatmanorSpider-Man, despite not being licensed pro heroes. One such protector of the streets is none other than Koichi Haimawari(Alias: The Crawler | Quirk: Slide’n’Glide)....

Quick Links The New York Times Games has come up with another challengingConnectionspuzzle. In order to win this one, you’ll need to be familiar with not only each of the words and the rules ofhow to playConnections, but you’ll also need broad knowledge of the categories. If you are stuck on this puzzle, you can find help in this article. Inside, you’ll have access to everything from general hints to the overall puzzle, category help, category spoilers, and even the full answer to the puzzle if that’s what you need....

Quick Links Connectionsis a daily word-sorting puzzle game that pits you against sixteen seemingly random words. But they aren’t random, and you need to put them into mystery categories before you run out of tries. And if therules ofConnectionsmake it sound hard, wait until you get a glimpse at today’s words. There are some challenging connections between them and some red herrings that may trip you up. Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #712 for June 19, 2025 TheConnectionspuzzle for today contains the words:Stone, Fiber, Marble, Eyeliner, Blowout, Makeup, Pound, Bash, Nature, Glasses, Blast, Dram, Nebula, Ounce, Character,andRave....

Summary SomeElder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remasteredplayers are quite unhappy that the Fine Steel Claymore now looks exactly like the regular one in the game.Oblivion Remasteredwas, in many ways, a reimagining that pleased even diehard fans of the 2006 title, but some minor details have irked some of those more dedicated to the original game’s vibe. Released last month,Oblivion Remasteredwas instantly a huge hit, reaching over four million players in a matter of days....

RPG fans have recently received a powerful reminder of Bethesda’s one-time dominance in the genre in the form ofThe Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered. Without even taking into account the remaster’s impressive graphical improvements, it’s clear to seewhy the 2006 original is so beloved: it was far ahead of its time, with unique social-sim dynamics, an expansive open-world, and subtle, rich environmental storytelling that was unparalleled at the time of its release....

The character creation process inThe Elder Scrolls IV: OblivionRemasteredis a bit more involved than the systems that players have gotten used to after years ofSkyrimreplays, and every new character must choose a Birthsign in addition to their Class and starting stats. A Birthsign grants unique abilities and stat buffs toOblivion Remasteredcharacters, but they’re not all created equal. Some Birthsigns inOblivionunlock active abilities that can be cast like spells, while others simply increase a character’s base stats and attributes....

LEGOis no stranger to video game adaptations of the ever-expansive DC universe. The most recent DC video game adaptation fromLEGOwasLego DC Super-Villains, which hit consoles, PC, and Mac back in 2018. Over five years later, it seems that the DC franchise is long overdue for a new LEGO video game adaptation. But the genius of LEGO video game adaptations, and even LEGO sets generally speaking, is how darker subject matter can become lighthearted in the new medium....