Hideo Kojima’s most recent game,Death Stranding, was last year’s most interesting, and most divisive, release. The game certainly wasn’t for everyone, featuring a complicated world and gameplay that some felt was repetitive. However, some fans believe Kojima is now teasing aDeath Strandingsequel,or at least, the developer’s next full-fledged game, after a series of tweets. The first tweet, and the one that sparked the most speculation, featured a snapshot of Kojima’s desk, with a baby doll, sketches, and a few writing utensils scattered around....

Sonic the Hedgehogand its sequel demonstrated incredible casting choices. While fans have valid complaints about the stunt casting of celebrities when the original voice actors could still fill the roles, Ben Schwartz and Idris Elba were note-perfect as Sonic and Knuckles. The second film ended with the promise of Shadow the Hedgehog, who will appear in the upcoming third entry. Keanu Reeves will portray Shadow inSonic the Hedgehog 3, fulfilling one of several potential fan prayers....

There have been an excessive amount of Spider-Man adaptations and numerous actors taking on the iconic role, so it seemed unlikely that an animated Spider-Man film not centered on Peter Parker would become successful. The surprisingSpider-Man: Into the Spider-Verseflipped that doubt on its head, and its sequel, currently titledSpider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse 2, is looking to do the same. The 2018 critically-acclaimed film, which would go on to win the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature Film, offered a fresh new story for fans to latch onto, and they did just that....

Summary Cooking isn’t only something players do for fun inStardew Valley; it’s a mechanic that has various uses. Although cooking doesn’t have any levels like actual skills in the game, gamers will unlock more recipes as they play and increase their progress in other skills or friendships. If the player’s health goes down when facing the dangers of the mines or if their energy drops when mining or doing farm work, eating a meal or a snack can increase these levels in an instant....

BecauseMarvel’s Midnight Sunsreleased long afterWandaVisionandDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, some fans may be quick to assume it was influenced by the Marvel Cinematic Universe when it comes to referencing the Darkhold. These recent MCU outings dabbled in the dark mystical arts and introduced the idea ofScarlet Witch being a villainto fans, and they featured Agatha Harkness alongside other allusions to witchcraft. Marvel’s Midnight Sunsappears to follow a similar narrative thread on paper, but it is very different on closer inspection....

The Misfit of Demon King Academyis well known for its mighty cast and overpowered protagonist, Anos Voldigoad.Only a few Isekai animeportray power dynamics of this scale. This anime introduces viewers to a tale of characters vying for dominance in a world on the brink of falling into chaos after several years of peace. As Anos seeks to reclaim his rightful place as the Demon King following his reincarnation, he encounters several formidable people, some of them from his previous life, who stand by his side or try to stand in his path and best him in contests of strength....

Netflix’s pleasant surprise,The Old Guard, seems to be making strides in more ways than just its viewership numbers. Alongside the film’s praise from critics and audiences alike, it is also notable for sporting a post-production crew comprised of 85% women. The Old Guard, based on the comic of the same name, features Charlize Theron and KiKi Layne co-starring as part of a group ofimmortalmercenaries. Theron’s character, Andy, is the seasoned veteran opposite Layne who plays Nile, the newcomer to the group....

Summary TheAnimal Crossingseries is home to a wide assortment of lovable critters that play key roles in the player’s town throughout each entry. However, with the introduction of island living inAnimal Crossing: New Horizons, some of these classic NPCs have been relegated to cameo characters and have lost their usual jobs. While Mr. Resetti is one of the most famous examples of this type of character, the monkey train conductor Porter, has also lost his job in this latest entry, but could be in for a huge comeback in the nextAnimal Crossinggame....

Summary Years after the games' releases,Bethesdadirector Todd Howard has revealed his one big regret applicable to bothFallout 4andSkyrim. Even thoughBethesdacontinues to release small updates for both games, there’s still one regret that Howard holds to this day. Bethesda titles are a unique brand of RPG. The worlds the developer creates keep players engaged for years, and in some cases, likeSkyrim, well over a decade. Whenever Bethesda releases a new title, it feels like a real gaming event....

Popular Twitch streamers have been targeted in games likeFortnite,PUBG, andCall of Dutyfor years and that continued to be the case in a recent Felix “xQc” Lengyel and Imane “Pokimane” Anys livestream. Playing the new season ofFortnite, both xQc and Pokimane could have been received a ban according to Epic Games policy for reacting to such stream snipers in a unique way. During a recent Twitch stream, xQc and Pokimane were playingFortniteChapter 3 Season 3 together to experience whatFortnitewithout buildingis like....

Nearly three months after the release ofValheim,players are still constructing eye-catching and intricate bases. The survival RPG has one of the most simple and intuitive building systems in the genre, and players have managed to both create and recreate amazing structures using the few tools provided in game. TheseValheimbases can be found all over its subreddit. InValheim, players are able to use a building system composed of various base blocks of wood and stone....

Valheim is a wonderfully engaging open-world Indie release that can be enjoyed alone or with friends. It’s teeming with places to explore, things to build, creatures to battle, and items to craft. It’s also pretty darn challenging, especially for those that are new to the “procedurally generated open-world survival” genre. The mobs in Valheim are capable of eliminating players in a matter of seconds and some of them are so strong that can decimate a would-be Viking in a single hit....

Summary Fans of theAssassin’s Creedfranchise will recognize Basim as the main villain ofAssassin’s Creed Valhalla. That made it more confusing whenUbisoftrevealed that this talented assassin would act as the protagonist for the upcomingAssassin’s Creed Mirage. While Basim was certainly a noteworthy character in Valhalla, it is strange for a series to highlightsuch a villainous character. Players have seen the end of Basim’s story, so why retread this ground by giving him his own game?...