Quick Links The Forbidden Lands inMonster Hunter Wildsholdnumerous new sightsfor players to discover. While the main appeal is the new monsters and the environments they call home, hunters will meet numerous new faces on their journey as well. NPC characters have a vital role throughout any hunter’s journey, andMonster Hunter Wildshas some of the most compelling and interesting characters in the entire franchise. What they bring to the story and how they add to the overall gameplay loop makes them crucial to find....

The 2024 rules remaster forDungeons and Dragonsis finally complete, with all three core books out at last. While this new take onDungeons and Dragonshas, for the most part, gone over quite well, one class is still stuck with the short end of the stick. Beginning withthe newPlayer’s Handbookin September 2024, Wizards of the Coast has been rolling out the 2024 rules update forD&D. These new rules, found in the onlineBasic Rulesand the now-complete set of updated core rulebooks, are based on multiple rounds of community feedback that began in 2022....

Team Chaotix have been a comic trio inSonic the Hedgehog’s world for a good while, but they’re uniquely suited for a spin-off title. Considering how the games themselves tend to not take the group seriously, they tend to look less impressive than the likes ofSonic the Hedgehog’s usual heavy hitters like Knuckles or Shadow. However, Vector, Espio, and Charmy have a lot more potential than they seem at first glance. Not only can they come through when it counts, but they could bring something completely new to the series' formula if they manage to get the spotlight....

Summary WWE 2K25players discovered that the game has broken the “Ken Shamrock curse,” as the prolific WWE legend is set to return as a playable wrestler for the second time in a row. Ken Shamrock previously appeared inWWE 2K24, but many fans were unsure if he would appear inWWE 2K25before the full roster reveal. Releasing on March 14,WWE 2K25highlights the legendary Anoa’i wrestling family, including cover star and former undisputed champion Roman Reigns....

Summary YouTubeis making a significant change to the way that its mid-roll ads work. The alteration is reportedly being made to improve the experience for bothYouTubecontent creators and their viewers. YouTube ads have been a major point of contention in recent times, with some users voicing frustration with the video platform. Complaints have ranged from being frustrated with an excess of ads to the content contained within. However, followingYouTube’s tremendous 2024 earnings via ads, it’s unlikely that the overall quantity or length of the ads will be reduced anytime soon....

The following contains spoilers for Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow-, Episode 7, “The 10th S-Rank Hunter”, available onCrunchyroll. Summary Quick Links In the seventh episode ofSolo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow-, the series' 19th episode overall, Sung Jinwoo’s status as the 10th ever S-Rank Hunter in Korea has finally been revealed to the public, officially putting to bed the title of “Humanity’s Weakest Weapon” that had followed him around for the longest part of his Hunter career....

Quick Links There are more than 100Monster Hunter Wildsarmor sets. Most of them fall into the High Rank cattegory, which players will gain access to after completingthe first mission in Chapter 4. Many High Rank armor sets have both Alpha and Beta variants, with the main difference being the way that they look and the number of slots that each set has. Alpha armor sets generally have more skill slots while Beta sets focus more on Decorations....

Respawn is reportedly cooking up a major overhaul ofApex Legendsin response to the game falling below EA’s expectations. When it comes to aspects ofApex Legendsthat need a big change, there’s one that immediately comes to mind. Apex Legends' Season 24is another season that reworks a major aspect of gameplay, similar to Season 16 and Season 20. While these updates have all had positive impacts on the game, they demonstrate a shift away from more content-rich seasons....

Summary Avowedhas been making quite a name for itself recently, even during its five-day early access period. As a brand-new IP from Obsidian, it has arrived on a sea of high expectations, with the developer’s reputation preceding it. For the most part, it seems to have delivered, but no game is perfect, and some even unintentionally work against their own ambitions. In some ways, that’s the case withAvowed, as its design doesn’t quite match its intentions in some areas, leading to some systems showing promise in their foundation but ultimately falling short in their overall structure....

ThroughoutAvowedplayers run into several Companion characters who can berecruited to join their party, offer aid in combat, advice in dialogues, and other help throughout the game. Though you can’t directly change the way Companions look inAvowed, Companion outfits can be swapped between a handful of options, if you have them unlocked. Depending on whether you have the Standard edition orPremium edition ofAvowed, Companion outfits may or may not be unlocked. This guide explains how to get Companion outfits inAvowed, and how to change skins between the three available options....

Summary Thrusting a group of investors, rappers, gamblers and more into a game of life and death is the perfect recipe forcreating arch-enemiesand best friends. When the games are designed in a kill-or-be-killed manner, it’s expected that alliances will form to succeed and take out the competition. The beauty ofSquid Gameis its ability to bring together people from different backgrounds and situations, all of whom have had some kind of financial difficulty or struggle....

When it comes tohorrorgames, there’s a wide variety with different emphases — some utilize jump scares while others favor grotesque imagery, a laSilent Hill. However, the spookiest gaming experiences are often more minimal. They typically invoke vulnerability and uncertainty, as players are placed in ambiguous, shadowy scenes with few survival tools and little awareness of what’s even happening. After all, it’s typically one’s own imagination that conjures up the scariest moments, and these more stripped-down games can set the stage for creepy interactive experiences....

Summary Quick Links The continuation of theNarutofranchise in the form ofBoruto: Naruto Next Generationshas thrown all sorts of new elements into the mix, some of which remain a mystery to this day. Whether it’s theorigin of the Otsutsuki clanor the plethora of new dojutsu introduced to the series, several key aspects of the series are still shrouded in mystery. Boruto’s Jougan is a prime example of this phenomenon, as it is arguably the most puzzling aspect of the narrative....