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Few games have taken inspiration from the American Deep South, which is one of the reasons whySouth of Midnighthas stood out since it was first announced.South of Midnightis the story of Hazel, a seemingly ordinary woman who discovers that she is actually a magical “Weaver.” As a Weaver, Hazel can “weave” objects into existence and utilize all kinds of other interesting abilities tied to the weaving theme, with these skills coming in handy as she explores a mysterious fantasy world full of bizarre creatures pulled from southern folklore....

Summary In theSolo Levelinguniverse, hunters possess the power to shape the future of a country in both constructive and destructive ways. Countries that are blessed with many powerful hunters boast more influence over those with few or weaker hunters. In Asia, Japan perhaps has the strongest hunters after China before Sung Jin-Woo’s second awakening. The island country’s hunting business is monopolized by the Blade Guild, whose members are some of the strongest combatants in the continent....

Step into the world of Arthurian legend in the new action roguelikeSworn. You play as one of the four Soulforged and traverse through a dark and twisted version of Camelot to face off against the corrupted King Arthur and his knights of the Round Table. Despite being only in early access, the game already has a complete set of achievements that players can unlock. This gives completionists the perfect opportunity to add another 100% Achievement notch to their Steam Library....

TheEpic Games Storeis still offering free games every week in its seventh year running, remaining to be one of the best ways to expand players' libraries to this day. If gamers check back to the store regularly every Thursday, they can snag a new freebie and see what they can expect next week in advance. As long as players have an account on theEpic Games Store, they can pick from the one or two offerings on the free games page, purchase it at no cost at all, and keep it among the other titles they have or haven’t played just yet....

Summary The Fantastic Four: First Stepshad a herculean task casting Marvel’s first family for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but one recent interaction from the franchise’s Human Torch is the latest sign that the right decisions were made during the hiring process. Fans have been asking forThe Fantastic Four: First Stepsin some form or the other since Marvel Studios first took off with the MCU, and the stage was set for the team to finally cross over into the vacuum left by the reshuffle post-Endgame....

Summary There are many ways to playThe Sims 2, but for Sims (and players) driven by a need for wealth, finding the highest-paying career might be the first question that comes to mind. Sims can take jobs inThe Sims 2by checking the newspaper or using a computer. However, jobs pay differently at different levels of the ladder. These are the best-paying careers inThe Sims 2, once they have reached the peak, assuming that Sims are able to produce the elbow and nose grease to slither their way to the top of the food chain....

Summary The Walking Deadfans have been arguing for years over whether Negan, portrayed by Jeffrey Dean Morgan, has actually earned his so-called redemption arc. He started off as one of the most terrifying villains in the series, swinging his beloved barbed-wire bat, Lucille, into the skulls of fan-favorite characters. Now, not only has the franchise attempted to redeem him, but they’ve given him his own spinoff. Season 2 ofThe Walking Dead: Dead Cityis set to premiere in May....

Summary World of Warcraftjust surprised fans with a massive amount of information about Player Housing, including its three core pillars of design, how getting and visiting houses will work, and the two zones where Neighborhoods can be built in when the feature launches. With a focus on limitless self-expression, deep social connections, and wide adoption,World of Warcraftis beginning a promising, evergreen journey with Player Housing. During the firstWarcraftDirect in November 2024,World of Warcraftrevealed that Player Housing was finally coming in theMidnightexpansion....

Summary Stephen King just gave a positive update about Mike Flanagan’s anticipatedDark Towerseries. The author behind the novel series also confirmed he would be part of the TV adaptation. Stephen Kingis known for his horror novels and is considered among the influential authors in modern horror, suspense and dark fantasy literature. He is best known forThe Shining(1977),It(1986),Pet Sematary(1983) andSalem’s Lot(1975). However, theDark Towerseries is his magnum opus, and his other works are tied to it....

Summary Dungeons & Dragonsis one of the biggest pop culture media phenomena. Itbegan as a tabletop RPGbut expanded into other media like video games and movies. Its influence is enormous, also inspiring shows like Vox Machina and Stranger Things. Now, rumors suggest that Netflix may bring the Forgotten Realms to a TV Show adaptation. Even though no script and cast details have been revealed, theDungeons & Dragonsuniverse is packed with unforgettable characters that could enrich the series....

Quick Links Lost Records: Bloom & Ragelets players collect numerous different Memoris by capturing footage using their camcorder — andunlock some achievements/trophies. Many areas will have Memoirs that are self-contained to a single part of the game. However, some areas will contain plenty of pieces that will unlock long-running Memoirs, such as Birds! and Critters. Welcome to Velvet Cove will be the first area that players are able to look for Memoirs after leaving Swann’s bedroom....

Summary ASUShas announced a new “Fragrance Mouse” that will let users enjoy scents while they use their computer. It’s an unusual creation, though theASUSmouse may appeal to some types of PC users. When it comes to computer mice, general PC users and gamers can find just about anything they need or want, whether it’shigh DPI, cool lighting effects, or wireless connectivity. PC peripheral companies try to do things that set their mice apart in a market burgeoning with competition, but this is certainly an unusual twist....

Summary Quick Links Eren’s journey of chasing freedom is the essence ofAttack on Titan. The means of attaining freedom changed drastically throughout the anime. It started simply as defending his homeland from the titans, but circumstances pushed him toward the dark side. He ended up becoming the antagonist responsible for initiating a bigger war, and the cause of endless deaths. But was this path the only way out for him?...