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Summary Nintendogave the world its first look at the Donkey Kong area of Super Nintendo World Japan on Monday evening, and it kept the DK vibes going after Shigeru Miyamoto was done showing us around.Donkey Kong Country Returns HDreleases exclusively onNintendo Switchin January 2025, and now we know what some of the pre-order bonuses will be if we commit to picking up the game ahead of its release date. Nintendo approaches pre-orders a little differently....

Doom changed the video game industry by revolutionizing the first-person shooter genre. However, it has managed to stay relevant over the decades thanks to fans who have made it run on almost any device you can think of. From printers to pregnancy tests, no platform has been left out when it comes to ripping and tearing demons. However, very few of these Doom “ports” actually have any use – you’re not going to know if you’re pregnant by completing a level on the pregnancy test....

Summary Merrill is one of Dragon Age’s most interesting characters—her obsession with restoring an old Eluvian drives her to blood magic, a power she argues is just a tool and is not inherently evil. Solas later uses the same rationale, justifying his actions by claiming that he alone is essential to restoring balance to the world. Merrill gave us insight into the secrets of the ancient elves before the narrative gradually became dominated by them in Inquisition andThe Veilguard....

Summary Dragon Agecan be pretty raunchy when it wants to be, which has given the series a reputation for interesting and intense romances with certain characters. Even before launch, BioWare itself leaned into this reputation by really promotingThe Veilguard’srelationships,calling certain ones steamyand declaring the titlethe most romantic Dragon Age game yet. Fans were so excited that they evenstarted picking out who they wanted to romance before release. Now that the game is finally out, and the majority of Dragon Age fans have thrown themselves into the open arms of their romance of choice, a lot of them seem to be coming back disappointed with the whole experience....

Summary Magic: The Gatheringis no stranger to crossovers. Over the past few months,Marvel,Ghostbusters, andBaldur’s Gate 3have all received the Secret Lair treatment, with the promise ofSpongeBob SquarePants still to come. The series isn’t afraid to delve into pop culture, whether that’s TV, movies, or video games, and anything is possible. While nothing is safe from Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast, the company has yet to combine one of the most critically acclaimed video games of all time with its trading card series—Elden Ring....

Quick Links The main questline ofBrighter Shoreswill take you to new areas where you’ll be tasked with meeting new NPCs, defeating tough enemies, and developing new skills. As with most things in the game, you’ll need to be at a certain level to progress forward. In this guide, we are going to cover all the main quests in Brighter Shores, including the actual level requirements for each. This will cover what generally needs to be done in order to complete the quest, but we won’t dive too far in, as there are a lot of main quests for you to complete over four areas....

Summary WhileSquare Enixwas quick to admit that profits forFinal Fantasy 7 RebirthandFinal Fantasy 16"did not meet expectations,“Yoshinori Kitase, who is serving as a producer on the series, has a different opinion altogether. In an interview with IGN Brazil, andas translated by Final Weapon, Kitase shared that the company is actually feeling rather good about the sales of its games, specifically, Rebirth. However, that happiness is not without a slight caveat....

Summary Earlier today, it was reported thatPlayStation owner Sony is in talks with FromSoftware parent company Kadokawa Group about a potential acquisition. That would be an absolutely huge move in the gaming industry, as Kadokawa Group has multiple high-profile developers under its belt, and it would likely make FromSoftware a first-party PlayStation studio. Talks are apparently ongoing, with a potential deal to be closed “in the coming weeks”, and ifPlayStationdid bring a developer as illustrious asFromSoftwareunder its umbrella, that would benefit the platform massively....

Summary Back in the ’90s, Gearbox developed three expansions for the originalHalf-Life, letting us see Black Mesa from a whole new perspective. Opposing Force put us into the boots of a fresh-faced HECU gruntcalled Shephard,Blue Shift introduced series icon Barney Calhoun, and PS2 exclusive Decay followed Gordon Freeman’s two colleagues, Colette Green and Gina Cross. But we never got a game about the Black Ops assassins. After nearly 30 years, fans are finally changing that....

Summary A reliableHelldivers 2leaker and dataminer has found evidence of a potentialKillzonecrossover in the files of the game’s Omens of Tyranny update. Yesterday’s showing ofThe Game Awards was so packed with surprise reveals and announcements, that it was hard to keep track ofeverything that was highlighted during the four-hour showcase.The Witcher 4,Elden Ring Nightreign,Okami 2, andIntergalactic: The Heretic Prophetare some of the biggest that come to mind, but we can’t forget about good old Helldivers 2....

Summary Hollow Knight: SilksongandBloodbornefans are almost kindred spirits, in that they’re both sets of people constantly waiting and praying for something involving their favorite game. It could be an announcement, release date, trailer, or even a minor update, but these fanbases have beenleft in the dark and tormentedfor so long that they’ve almost given up hope. The Game Awards 2024 was supposed to finally change that though. There was unprecedented hype going into the show, with insiders hinting at massive announcements, and Silksong fans raised their hopes once again....

Quick Links Palworldfeatures tons of different kinds of Pals, and that number only grew with the Feybreak expansion. Some of these Pals are worth catching just because they are incredibly cute. But, to catch them, you’ll have to find them first, which can be a challenge on its own. Ribbuny Botan is the grass-type variant of the regular Ribbuny, and it was added to the game with the Feybreak update. Finding this Pal for the first time takes some effort, but once you catch it, it will become a worthy addition to your base....

Quick Links The Hero of The Catapult quest inThrone and Libertyis one of many exploration quests that you can complete while running through the map. Apart from the main storyline, exploration quests are smaller side missions that give you significant rewards upon completion. Although the tasks for completing the Hero of the Catapult quest are relatively straightforward, executing them can be problematic if you can’t figure out the trick behind obtaining the required item....