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Quick Links Collecting Pictos and Lumina is one of the most important activities inClair Obscur: Expedition 33as the two make or break a character’s build. Pictos not only grant a passive that can eventually be learnt as a Lumina, but also give additional stats like Health, Defense, Speed, and Crit Rate. Among the best Lumina available inExpedition 33is the one obtained from the Serpenphare boss. This Lumina is costly but completely changes how a character gains AP from their actions....

Summary Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoningwill soon hit theaters. However, there are already rumors that it might be the franchise’s last film, and one of the stars has shared their thoughts about it. Mission: Impossibleis one of Hollywood’s most successful and long-running action film series. Fans love it because of its globe-trotting adventures and outrageously impressive stunts. The first film starring Tom Cruise as IMF agent Ethan Hunt released in 1996....

Summary Quick Links Solo Leveling season 3is set to introduce more characters into the plot. Some of them will be instrumental to Jin-Woo’s growth, while others will stop at nothing to antagonize him. Before these new faces take the spotlight, a forgotten villain from the early story arcs has left a big impression, so much so that even Solo Leveling’s creator, Chugong, admits he wishes the character had more screen time....

Summary Squid Gamegives its fans a major treat by dropping Season 3’s first teaser. Fans were relieved they finally found the answer to one of the burning questions from the second season. Squid Game, a South Korean survival thriller, debuted in 2021. It was a massive hit and dominated Netflix’s top charts for weeks. So, it wasn’t surprising when the streaming giant decided to renew the show for two more seasons....

Summary Moutholeis currently available for free on Steam, but gamers will only have a short window to claim the title before it’s delisted. Games often get delisted fromSteamfor several different reasons, but the developers ofMoutholehave at least decided to give away the title to as many gamers as possible before stopping to sell it on the popular platform. Peaking at over 40 million concurrent users recently,Steam is currently the most popular PC gaming platform in the world....

Summary The Super Mario Bros. Movieis getting a sequel. However, NBCUniversal may have just inadvertently announced its official title. The animated filmThe Super Mario Bros. Movie, directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic, was released in 2023. It was produced by Universal Pictures, Illumination, and Nintendo. The movie features voice performances from Chris Pratt (Mario), Anya Taylor-Joy (Princess Peach), Charlie Day (Luigi), Jack Black (Bowser), Keegan-Michael Key (Toad), and Seth Rogen (Donkey Kong)....

Summary The Simpsonsis a beloved staple of modern pop culture. The longest-running scripted American primetime series has attracted no shortage of awards and high-profile collaborations across its multiple-decade run, and it is currently set to be renewed up to at least the 40th season mark. Many purists parrot the theory that the show hasn’t been relevant or entertaining since season 9, often citingThe Principal and the Pauper,in particular,as the exact point at which the series jumped the shark....

Summary Role-playing gamescan be a bit wild at times, especially with most titles opting for real-time systems as opposed to more thought-provoking combat mechanics instead. This is why the sight of a well-madetactical RPGwill always make fans rejoice. This is especially true of impactful tactical role-playing games that know how to capture a player’s attention by giving them a ton of options to experiment with in combat. The best part is that these gamesprioritize player agencyand let them pursue a multitude of unique and personalized builds in combat....

Summary Hack and slash games have been around for decades now, with the genrehousing plenty of fan favourite games and franchisesthat continue to be built upon today. Part of the enjoyment comes from the fast-paced gameplay that really feeds into the power fantasy that players love, and gives them all the tools to slice through hordes of enemies that come their way. The genre comes in many shapes and sizes, from open-world epics that span countless landscapes and worlds to isometric roguelikes that focus more on art style and tight gameplay than a grand narrative....

Quick Links As you explore the streets of Averno City as Nick Cordell Jr. inThe Precinct, you’ll spend most of your time responding to dispatch calls and cracking down on criminal activity. But in between the chaos, there are also plenty ofcollectibles to track down. Plaques are one of the more unique collectibles in the game, offering more background lore on key landmarks throughout the city. These plaques can be found on walls, windows, or even on trees and reading them all gives you the Historian achievement/trophy inThe Precinct....

Summary AfterAvengers: Endgame, the MCU has struggled to find a team to replace the Avengers or a villain for a group of heroes to rally around.It’s mostly been a set of dead ends likeKang the Conqueror,who may or may not return in some capacity later.WithCaptain America: Brave New WorldandThunderbolts*,there seems to be a clear path again. A new Avengers team is brewing behind the scenes and there are some big candidates inThunderbolts*....

The Switch 2 is already shaping up to have a strong lineup of games, but one big question still lingers—when will we see the next mainline Legend of Zelda? After the massive success of Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, another entry feels inevitable, especially with updated versions of those two games already confirmed for Nintendo’s next console. Although Nintendo hasn’t shared any details yet, it’s a safe bet that the Switch 2’s new Joy-Con controllers—especially their unique “mouse mode”—will influence whatever comes next....

Summary The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrimhas long been considered the bestElder Scrollsgame ever made, and for plenty of good reasons. Firstly, it is still the most expansiveElder Scrollsgame to date — not countingThe Elder Scrolls Online— and that world is free for players to explore at their leisure. Additionally, itsopen-ended gamedesign in general, from its quests to many parts of its story, are considered high points by many. However, even with all thatSkyrimhas going for it, there is a spiritual weight toOblivion, and nowThe Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered, thatSkyrimsimply can’t touch....