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Summary Eight months after its announcement, James Cameron’s upcomingGhosts of Hiroshimafilm has added an Emmy Award-winning actor under its umbrella. Originally revealed in September 2024,Ghosts of Hiroshimais an ambitious film adaptation of Charles Pellegrino’s forthcoming audiobook, although the project has been in gestation for more than fifteen years, sinceJames Cameronhimself met with a Hiroshima and Nagasaki survivor. The narrative centers on a Japanese man who miraculously survives the atomic bomb in Hiroshima and, while journeying by train to Nagasaki, endures another nuclear catastrophe....

Quick Links The aspect of romance inClair Obscur: Expedition 33is not that difficult as players will focus more on the storyline. However, it’s nice to see some resemblance of reality when playing the game, as some of the characters definitely have chemistry. Luckily, you do have a choicewhen it comes to romance inClair Obscur: Expedition 33. Players will quickly realize how ‘persuasive’ Sciel can be when talking with Verso and asking him to spend some time together....

Summary Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard may finally be free of legal drama, as the FTC has lost its appeal against an earlier denial. The Xbox-maker has owned Activision Blizzard for nearly two years now, but the case against the deal was technically still open, thanks to repeated filings from the FTC. Now, courts have again ruled in favor ofMicrosoft, putting the long-lasting appeal to bed. Despite initial pushback from regulatory authorities,Microsoft officially acquired Activision Blizzardin October 2023....

Summary Isekai Animehas many different tropes, settings, and characters that are quite cliché. But among all the things that could become a ‘red flag’ for fans, certain phrases the MC uses occupy a special place in the ranking of themost annoyingthings that isekai characters and protagonists cansay. From the typical manifestation of ‘refusal to the call’ in the form of past traumas that make no sense, to constantly yelling the names of their enemies, allies, and other characters in an overly dramatic fashion....

Summary On May 8,Twitchrevealed it is testing a new variant of its Hype Train event called the Treasure Train, which will give users a 35% discount on gifted Tier 1 subscription bundles of five or more.Twitchclarified that Treasure Trains are an experimental feature that will start giving discounts once it reaches Level 5, and cannot be combined with other offers. The addition of the Treasure Train is just one feature Twitch is making in May....

Summary Diddy Kong, the companion of sometimes-uncle Donkey Kong ever since the days of theDonkey Kong Countrygames on the SNES, is getting a new makeover for the Nintendo Switch 2 era of gaming. Diddy’s design has stayed pretty consistent since his introduction in 1994’sDonkey Kong Country, and while his larger ape companion is going through a much larger transformation, fans will have to look closer to see Diddy’s changes. The last bigupdate to Diddy Kong’s appearancewasn’t even for a game, but for Nintendo’s Japanese website....

Elden Ring Nightreignis a fascinating project for many reasons, not the least of which being its unique, rigid class structure. FromSoftware’s approach to traditional RPGclasses in games likeDark SoulsandElden Ringhas historically been far more fluid, with a player’s starting class being more like a suggestion or jumping-off point than a strict set of gameplay rules to adhere to. This is not the case inElden Ring Nightreign, which presents players with eight distinct character archetypes to choose from at the start of each run....

Summary Quick Links One Pieceis currently in the Final Saga, and ever since the story entered Egghead, Oda has been firing on all cylinders, delivering absolutely incredible quality every week. With strong enemies being introduced here, it is no surprise to know that Oda has also revealed completely new power systems to the fans here. Lately speaking, theOne Pieceworld has two major powers, and they are Haki and Devil Fruit. Devil Fruits are the primary power source in One Piece, but Haki is also extensively used in the New World....

Summary Quick Links Gol D. Roger is the only pirate captain to have conquered the Grand Line along with his crew. Under his leadership, the Roger Pirates became a force to be reckoned with, and they did the unthinkable when they reached Laugh Tale. Roger has appeared in several flashbacks, which have helpedOne Piecefans to understand his strength better. Unfortunately, he is still underrated by some groups. Gol D. Roger Achieved The Impossible Before going in depth about Roger’s power, it is important to understand his character....

Summary Overwatch 2has officially revealed more information about its upcomingStreet Fighter 6collaboration, including gameplay footage showing all eight of its crossover skins. The shop bundles featuring these cosmetics, along with an in-game event featuring free unlockable voice lines, sprays, and a player title, will be available inOverwatch 2from May 20 through June 2. For the last several seasons,Overwatch 2has held crossovers with various franchises. Blizzard recently surprised fans with aStreet Fighter 6collab less than a month aftertheOverwatch 2xGundam Wingevent, making Season 16 not only the first with two external IP collaborations, but also the first to feature one with a non-Blizzard video game....

Summary APokemonfan with a talent for making dice has shown off an incredible Poke Ball D20 that’s both cool and large. The die could potentially make a great gift for aPokemonfan, especially if they’re someone who enjoys tabletop games that call for D20s regularly. Whiletabletop gamescan often be played with very few accessories or decorations, there are plenty of players who love collecting fancy die and miniatures to improve the overall experience....

Summary Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocketstarted a drop event on May 15 with a new Alolan Ninetales card as the biggest reward. In addition to the card with an impressive illustration,Pokemon TCG Pocketplayers can add other promo cards to their collections. Ninetales is aKanto Pokemonthat has been a constant presence in the franchise, appearing in games of all generations. The Fire-type Pokemon is the evolution of Vulpix and attracts attention with its nine tails and lore related to the spirit world....

Quick Links Pokemon TCG Pocket’s quirky yellow chicken, Oricorio, has taken the metagame by storm, shifting the balance against the once-feared ex cards. So, how do you build the perfect deck around this deceptively fragile Pokemon? We’ve got you covered. After analyzingrecentPockettournaments, we’ve found that the Oricorio-Luxray lineup offers the highest potential. While other variants, like Oricorio-Magnezone and Oricorio-Tapu Koko, exist, this particular build has the highest win rate and is the most likely to rise throughPokemon TCG Pocket’s PvP ranks in the near future....