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Splatoon 3’ssales figures are in, and the game is already boasting an impressive 3.45 million units sold in Japan within the first three days following its release.Splatoon 3is the latest title in Nintendo’s popular third-person shooter franchise. Following five years after the events ofSplatoon 2, the latest title sees the Inklings and Octolings engage in a new splatfest, except this time a new faction has entered the game in the form ofSplatoon 3’sMammalians....

Summary The Mandalorianstar Gina Carano had some harsh words for Lucasfilm boss Kathleen Kennedy in a lengthy social media post following some choice criticism of the controversialStar Warsexecutive in a recentSouth Parkepisode. The Mandalorianwas a success and featured a strong cast of stars that included former MMA star-turned-actress Carano. However,Carano was fired fromThe Mandalorianafter several controversial social media posts. The star likely has no love for the execs behind her dismissal, including controversial head honcho Kathleen Kennedy, whosetime withStar Warsis close to its end, according to rumors....

Summary Players frequently showcase their love ofStardew Valley, including one fan who baked a series of sugar cookies themed to iconic items from the game. As players eagerly await the upcoming release ofStardew ValleyUpdate 1.6, the community continues to find new ways to share their appreciation for the beloved indie game. Since its release in 2016,Stardew Valleyhas become synonymous with life-sim gaming and is considered by many to be among the best of the genre....

Summary Starfieldno longer has a Mixed rating on Steam, as its recent reviews left by players are Mostly Negative, where only 37% are satisfied with the game. WhileStarfieldenjoyed a successful launchin September 2023, the latest Bethesda title has slowly sunk in popularity. Coming fromSkyrimandFallout 4, many Bethesda fans seem disappointed inStarfield. Though Bethesda should be commended for attempting to make something different, it would appear that a majority of players are dissatisfied with the direction taken....

Summary Stellariswas originally released way back in 2016. Since that time,it has received sevenexpansion packs, and a number of smaller story packs and additional species packs. The game mixes aspects of grand strategy with live action space fleet combat. One of the cooler features ofStellarisis that, once players have learned the game and can regularly reach a game stage where they will likely win, one of four possibleendgame crisescan be triggered....

The Elder Scrolls 6has some huge shoes to fill, and Bethesda will likely have to release a truly next-generational RPG experience to live up to over a decade of fan expectations. Though the next game will need to go above and beyondSkyrim’s scope to step out of its shadow, there are still plenty of lessons which it can take from some ofSkyrim’s most interesting moments. IfThe Elder Scrolls 6is going to surpassSkyrim, it needs more content likeSkyrim’s hidden boss, Karstaag, who has an interesting history across two games in theElder Scrollsfranchise....

The world ofBLEACHis a colourful and layered realm that does not get credited enough with its approach to one of the most difficult aspects of storytelling: worldbuilding. TheBLEACHuniverse and story are interconnected and arise from the same place; however, the differences between the factions or races introduced in the universe rely on a device Tite Kubo has used throughout its narrative: language as it is spoken or written. BLEACHis filled with poetics, wordplay, and uses language as a central marker of difference between the various factions of the universe....

Less than 30 days afterDahmerpremiered andNetflix came under scrutiny for it, the streaming service released another Ryan Murphy series titledThe Watcher. A seven-part mystery thriller,The Watcheris based on aThe Cutarticle titled “The Haunting of a Dream House” by Reeves Wiedeman. The article tells the true story of Derek and Maria Broaddus who, in 2014, bought their dream home at 657 Boulevard in Westfield, New Jersey, only to receive threatening letters from someone who called themselves “The Watcher....

Filtering the air has become a pretty hot topic over recent years, given the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the world. Razer previously turned heads after unveiling anRGB air filtering face mask, but it’s not the only tech company working on the idea. Dyson, the company perhaps best known for its vacuum cleaners and bladeless fans, has now introduced its plans to release a combination set of headphones and an air filter....

TRIGUN STAMPEDEepisode 9 revealed more about the series antagonist, Millions Knives, giving weight to his desire to round up the various Plants scattered across the wasteland and destroy humanity. During this exploration into Knives' motivations and trauma, a secret ability of Vash’s is revealed: the Angel Arm. In the 1998Trigun, the Angel Arm is the reason behind the total destruction of July City, and is the reason behind Vash’s notoriety as “The Humanoid Typhoon”....

In the video game industry nowadays, new IPs either hit the ground running or become obscure for good. It’s easy to see why many developers choose to opt for sequels instead. Regardless of what people may think about this trend, there’s no denying that players who are invested in a particular game love the idea of exploring those same worlds in a bigger and better way. Sometimes, video games end up being so beloved that fans worry thattheir sequels may not live up to the original’s greatness....

Summary Warning: The following contains spoilers for Why Does No One Remember Me in This World?, Episode 2, “Rinne,” now streaming onCrunchyroll. 2 Air Date July 20th, 2024 Why Does No One Remember Me in This World?was back for Episode 2 this week with a little less info dumping, a little more character development, and some good action sequences. While last week’s first episode really suffered from having to share too much lore, too quickly, this week the anime was able to move forward with the actual plot after establishing the setting thoroughly....

Summary An odd “disc required” error asking for a PS4 copy of last year’sModern Warfare 2is keeping some fans from playing the campaign ofCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. The game isn’t slated to release until November 10, butan early access release ofCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3allows fans to start playing the campaign as early as today. TheCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3campaign is a direct sequel to last year’sModern Warfare 2....