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Summary Hallmark has revealed 34 new gaming-themed ornaments based on iconicXbox, Nintendo, and Sega consoles and characters. It’s been a huge year forXboxand Nintendo in particular, with Microsoft’sA Minecraft Moviegrossing over $800 million worldwide and Nintendo’s Switch 2 console closing in on its June release in just over a month. Known for being the go-to shop for greeting cards and other gifts, knick-knacks, and more, Hallmark is also known as a premier destination for holiday shoppers, primarily for the store’s wide selection of Christmas decor and tree ornaments....

The Galactic War inHelldivers 2has reached a new extreme, where Super Earth is suddenly in immediate danger of an Illuminate invasion. to combat this growing threat, Super Earth Armed Forces has granted players access to the new weapons modification feature inHelldivers 2’s new Galactic Emergency update, giving players the tools to upgrade their weapons. With this new progression system, players can unlock various attachments for their primary weapons that affect their performance, as well as a variety of new weapon cosmetic patterns to customize their appearance....

Quick Links At the beginning of their journey in Ashenfall,RuneScape: Dragonwildsplayers will learn how to craft various basic items, such as Threads. Later on, these common threads can be enhanced into other items. For example, using a Coarse Thread on the Loom will create a Rough Cloth. However, as players progress into the game, they will soon require an item calledPadded Cloth inRuneScape: Dragonwilds. While it may seem like there’s no way to craft it, the main key to making it is to first obtain aLoom Harness inRuneScape: Dragonwilds, which is the upgraded version of the Loom, similar to how the Tannery can be enhanced using the Tanner’s Kit Improvement....

Summary ProlificHunger Gamesfranchise director Frances Lawrence wants to set the record straight on comparisons to his upcoming Stephen King adaptationThe Long Walk. There have been fiveHunger Gamesfilms to date, and Lawrence has directed four of them, withSeabiscuitdirector Gary Ross behind the first film. The films feature an annual contest where a boy and girl between the ages of 12 and 18 are sent from each district of a dystopian society to compete in the titularHunger Games....

Summary NetherRealm could be working on the thirdInjusticegame, at least according to aMultiVersusdataminer. Combining the 2D fighting action NetherRealm is renowned for with the heroes and villains of DC Comics, the originalInjustice: Gods Among Uspresented an alternate continuity in which Superman and other members of the Justice League turned to the dark side, creating an oppressive regime opposed by Batman and his allies. To date,Injusticehas a sequel, multiple tie-in comics, and even an animated movie adaptation....

Making a video game is no small feat, and that’s especially true for AAA titles likeBlades of Fire. Being developed by the Madrid-based studio MercurySteam, which worked previously onMetroid: Samus Returns,Metroid Dread, and theCastlevania: Lords of Shadowseries,Blades of Fireis an upcoming Soulslike that isn’t afraid to forge its own identity. On a recent visit to MercurySteam’s studio, Game Rant sat down with some ofBlades of Fire’s lead developers, many of whom have been working at the studio for well over a decade....

With the wait for the highly anticipated second season ofThe Last of Usat an end, the timing for a PC port ofThe Last of Us Part 2 Remasteredcouldn’t be better. Bringing this sequel to the broader PC audience amidst renewed interest thanks to a hit adaptation was a smart move by Naughty Dog, and partnering with Nixxes to achieve this was another. Game Rant recently sat down with the team behind this long-awaited PC port ofThe Last of Us Part 2 Remastered, including Naughty Dog head of technology Travis McIntosh and game director Matthew Gallant, alongside Nixxes founder Jurjen Katsman and PC product director Coen Fraunfelder....

Life-simulation fans have been eagerly watchingInZOIcarve out its identity in a genre long dominated byThe Sims. WhileInZOIalready boasts stunning visuals and a more dynamic take on daily life, the fact that the game is still in Early Access means that it has a long way to go before it can market itself as a finished product. With upcoming updates forInZOI, the game is slowly shaping itself to deliver hot-commodity features that will make it stand out as the life-sim game to beat in the genre....

Summary The renaissance of the turn-based RPG genre has been a treat for fans who witnessed these kinds of games stagnate during the sixth and seventh generations of gaming. This genre has become more relevant than ever before, and the success of games likeClair Obscur: Expedition 33proves this. The stylish interface, QTE-heavy combat, and epic story all feel original, while taking inspiration from the genre’s rich and historied past. With this game turning into one of 2025’s biggest hits despite the unfortunate timing ofOblivionRemastered’s shadow drop, it’s only fair to highlight some of the most notable JRPGs that inspired this small French dev team to do something truly special with their debut title....

Summary Ubisoft is preparing for a reveal event on May 18, when it will fully unveilSiege X, the next evolution ofRainbow Six Siege, during the official season showcase. The announcement follows earlier teases of the next phase in the long-running tactical shooter that is slated for a June 10 launch.Rainbow Six Siegewas first launched in 2015, turning ten in December 2025. Rainbow Six Siegehas remained one of the top competitive first-person shooter titles to date, thanks to its strong core and constant rebalancing....

Summary Netflix has dropped the trailer for the second season ofWednesday, confirming the release dates for the show while giving a glimpse of the eeriness that people can expect to see later this year.Wednesdaywill be split into two this time,with the first batch of episodes dropping on August 6 and the rest coming out on September 3. Audiences are now eager to see how the story will develop and where the characters will be taken moving forward....

Summary Quick Links After a long two-week break,One Pieceis finally back, and fans couldn’t be more excited. The last month was extremely torrid forOne Piece, as the series dropped just 1 chapter. The first break came as a result of Golden Week in Japan, and following that, Oda took his own break after dropping a chapter in between. Now, however, Oda is set to return withOne Piecechapter 1149, and fans are eagerly waiting to see what awaits them in the land of the Giants, Elbaf, this week....

Summary Quick Links The world ofOne Piecehas a rich history and has done incredibly well to build it over the course of the last 28 years. While the Void Century itself is one of the biggest and most important plot points in the whole story, fans also know thatOne Piecefeatures more than just ancient history that excites the fans. Even the more recent history of theOne Pieceworld has its own charm....