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Indie studio Flatter Than Earth has been working on its debut title,Once Upon a Puppet, for eight years. It’s a2.5D puzzle-platformerthat sees players take control of a wooden toy and the stagehand that pulls its strings. AsOnce Upon a Puppet’s whimsical duo, players traverse a theatrical fantasy world filled with environmental puzzles, light platforming challenges, and a bevy of colorful characters. But whileOnce Upon a Puppetis certainly deserving of a round of applause, its shorter journey is never quite worthy of a standing ovation....

Summary TheWorld Governmentis the controlling federation on the Blue Planet, whereOne Piecetakes place. Its proximity to power, as well as its objective of protecting those it controls, lead it to attract a variety of subordinates, a number of whom are not strictly loyal to its greater goals. Amidst events such as the Impel Down breakout, The Summit War, and the abolition of theSeven Warlords of the Sea, ripple effects have led to many previous affiliates abandoning the government for their own objectives....

Summary Quick Links In the vast, chaotic world ofOne Piece, power wears many faces—some born of Devil Fruits, others forged in will. But the Lunarians? Their might is something else entirely. Once known as “gods,” this mysterious race ruled from atop the Red Line before vanishing into legend. Now, only one known survivor remains: King, Kaido’s former right-hand man. Brown-skinned, white-haired, and crowned with massive jet-black wings,Lunarians are instantly recognizable. But the most iconic marker of their lineage is the eternal flame burning between their shoulders—a literal and symbolic reminder of the raw power that courses through their bodies....

Summary Quick Links Oshi no Kois taking its fandom to the streets with a massive national campaign, as the hit anime kicks off its “All-Japan Project: Children of 47 Prefectures” event, blending exclusive art, region-specific merchandise, and local festivals into a country-wide celebration of the series. Following its breakout success across manga, anime, and live-action adaptations,Oshi no Kois launching a new projectthat taps directly into its growing nationwide appeal. The series, which wrapped its manga serialization in late 2024 and has a third anime season planned for 2026, isn’t content to sit still....

Summary Overwatch 2director Aaron Keller recently teased the future of the team-based hero shooter, claiming that big things are on the horizon. This is good news forOverwatch 2fans looking forward to even more content following Season 16. The last few weeks have been an exciting time forOverwatch 2fans. Blizzard kicked off Season 16 on April 22, bringing many changes. Most notably, the developer added a brand-new5v5 best-of-seven game mode called Stadium....

Summary APokemon Trading Card Gamefan has shared an impressive collection of Gen 1 cards.Pokemon Trading Card Gamekeeps players entertained with new expansions and sets released every year. ThePokemon from Kantowere introduced in the Base Set, the firstPokemon Trading Card Gameexpansion released worldwide in 1999. Pikachu and friends got more new sets in the same year, with the release of Fossil and Jungle. In 2000, the Kanto generation was again featured with the release of the Base Set 2, Team Rocket, Gym Heroes, and Gym Challenge expansions....

Summary Sea of Stars, has released its first, and perhaps only, major DLC expansion,Throes of the Watchmaker.The award-winning turn-based RPG is currently sitting at a comfortable Very Positive rating on Steam and an impressive 97% on OpenCritic, and for good reason. Released by Sabotage Studios in 2023,Sea of Starsinstantly grabbed the attention of players and critics alike, who praised almost everything about the game, from its charming art style, soundtrack, and combat design to its immersive story and charismatic cast of characters....

It seems that Simmers may finally be receiving one of the most requested features forThe Sims 4.The Simsfranchise’s playerbase is one of the most dedicated and vocal in gaming. The advocacy of Simmers has led to features from previous titles inThe Simsfranchise to finally joinThe Sims 4. EA and Maxis have also been very receptive to player suggestions, constantly releasing polls for players sinceThe Sims 4debuted back in 2014. When it comes to discussion aboutThe Sims 4, player opinion isn’t the only voice that runs rampant....

Summary Starbreeze Studios, the developer behindPayday 3, has announced an exciting update happening behind the scenes, and the change directly affects the sequel’s development.Payday 3is a co-op FPS that was first launched in 2023, serving as a direct sequel to its 2013 predecessor. Set after the events ofPayday 2, the third installment sees the titular gang return to form after going their separate ways, including the original crew members Dallas, Chains, Wolf, and Hoxton, alongside Joy, Houston, Clover, Jacket, and new character Pearl....

Leading up to the release ofClair Obscur: Expedition 33, fans and critics knew that there was a chance that the small development team at Sandfall Interactive had the chance to pull off something special. Folks had no idea of knowing exactlyhowspecial the project would turn out. Now, a month after release, the critically acclaimed title has an incredible collectible coming our way. TheClair Obscur: Expedition 33Monolith Set is now available for preorder....

Summary Spoilers for The Last of Us season 2, episode 2 The Last of UsSeason 2’s ‘Through the Valley’ was the one episode that fans of the game had their eyes peeled for to see how the TV adaptation handled Joel’s fate, and it’s fair to say it was just as devastating as it was in Naughty Dog’s sequel. Joel’s cries of pain and Abby’s anger combined a truly emotional scene that left those who hadn’t playedThe Last of UsPart 2gripping their seats out of sheer shock, and for those who had, they found themselves traumatized all over again....

Quick Links Players can equip several accessories alongside their armor sets and gear to boost their overall character stats inOblivion Remastered. One of the best accessories for mage builds is the Mundane Ring, which lets you reflect 35% of the spells cast at you, while negating the damage for spells that do hit you by 50%. It’s not only a great accessory choice for mages, but also works well if you’re about to face other enemy mages....

Monster Hunter Wildshas constantly been receiving updates, all of which have done an amazing job of improving the gameplay loop and giving players more to do. Its most recent update involves the introduction of a new seasonal event namedThe Festival of Accord: Blossomdance, bringing with it a ton of new content. One of those additions is armor sets and equipment available during the celebration, which will no longer be obtainable, presumably until the event returns next year....