Although the next-generation is well and truly here, with theXbox Series Xand PlayStation 5 dropping back in November, many still haven’t had the opportunity to get themselves a piece of next-generation hardware. From lack of stock from both parties tothe incredibly tight windows of time retailers have the consoles on sale, it seems getting hold of a PS5 or Xbox Series X is proving much more difficult than many expected....

The Last of Us Part 1serves as a faithful remake of the original title that is full to the brim with amazing storytelling and nail-biting encounters that will test the mettle of a player to the very limit as they tackle sadistic humans and hordes of infected over the course of the series. Players need to be careful and map out their movements, especially on higher difficulties, to make the most of their limited equipmentwithout suffering any needless deaths....

TheMonster Hunterseries has always been big in Japan, but the franchise has struggled to catch on in the west.Monster Hunter Worldis Capcom’s attempt to broaden the franchise’s appeal by making it more accessible to newcomers. We’re happy to report thatMonster Hunter Worldsucceeds in its goal, and it does so without alienating longtime fans by delivering an experience that is still purelyMonster Hunter. As its name suggests,Monster Hunter Worldis all about hunting monsters....

Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate, which was announced only a week ago, is not only bringing NetherRealm’s gore-tastic series to next generation consoles, but it is also adding what are most likely thefinal threeMK11DLC characters: Rain, Mileena, and Rambo. Between Mileena being quite possibly the most heavily demanded character to be included inMortal Kombat 11and Rambo bringing both another big movie crossover to the game and having the star power of being voiced by Sylvester Stallone, Rain was arguably overshadowed despite being a decently popular character in his own right....

Summary Warning: The following contains spoilers forMushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 2, Episode 22, “Let’s Go Home”, now available to stream onCrunchyroll. TheMushoku Tenseianime series has taken a drastic turn withthe death of Paul and Zenith’s condition. With recent happenings, Rudeus reminisces about his past life, wondering if his parents were worried about him, even as their life came to an end. After Rudeus became a shut-in in his past life, he didn’t interact much with his parents, and even after their deaths, he didn’t attend their funeral....

Summary Having a great point guard inNBA 2K24is as close to mandatory as it gets. Very few successful teams have a primary ball handler with below-average talents. Being able to shoot, pass, and play defense in the spot makes the point guard a close equivalent to the importance of a quarterback in football. RELATED:What NBA 2K24’s ‘Streamlined’ MyCareer Mode Could Change Thankfully,NBA 2K24seems well aware that fans are in a golden age of point guards....

In just a few days,Marvel Studios’Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Ringsarrives in theaters, introducing fans to the first lead Asian superhero in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Not only is the movie adding another superhero to the MCU, but it will also work as the representation of culture, which was lacking in the cinematic universe before this. A new featurette released by Marvel focuses on just that and the film’s diverse cast....

Quick Links The New York Times GamesWordleis back today with another challenging word for word puzzle fans. In order to solve today’s word in just six tries, most players will need a great starting word, and some will even need some hints. No matter what kind of clues players are looking for, they can find it below, from suggested starters to letter spoilers, details about the word to the complete answer to today’s puzzle....

Nintendohas updated its terms and conditions concerning harassment of customer service staff, with the intent to better protect employees who are being consulted about repairs.Nintendo’s policy revision comes in the wake of a year that has highlighted employee mistreatment throughout the industry, starting with Activision Blizzard during July last year and perpetuated by more recent headlines regarding allegations levied against media company Rooster Teeth. On June 15, 2025, California’s Department of Fair Employment and Housingfiled a lawsuit against Activision Blizzard, following a two-year investigation that alleged the existence of a “frat boy” workplace culture, which saw women abused and harassed at the company for years....

In this modern age of 24-hour connectivity, companies and general users can find themselves at the receiving end of a hacking, which can interfere with personal computers, infect databases, and compromise sensitive information, among other things. In essence, it’s a serious issue, especially when huge corporations become victims.Last year saw a cyberattack on Capcom, which left personal and corporate information exposed and lead to the studio investigating the perpetrators behind it....

Quick Links Palworldoffers players the opportunity to explore the visually stunning environments of Palapogos Island and discover over 100 wild monsters called Pals. These Pals can be defeated in combat to get helpful item drops, or enlisted to join the player’s team. They can serve a variety of uses, including travel, farming items, and more. Wixen, a Fire-type Pal, offers a Partner Skill that is useful in specific situations, though its effect is significantly less powerful than that of similar abilities provided by top-tier Mount Pals like Ragnahawk and Pyrin....

Pikmin Bloomis consistently evolving with more activities around its real-world exercise conceit, much like Niantic’s other Nintendo-themed mobile gamePokemon GO. Unlike the latter title that has almost1,000 potential monsters to feature coming intoPokemon ScarletandViolet,Pikmin Bloomlaunched with all seven primary Pikmin colors available, leaving little canon material to add beyond fringe cases likePikmin 2’s Bulbmin. Instead, Niantic has released new decor types to keep players hunting for Pikmin in their neighborhoods....

One talentedPokemonfan shared a disturbing artwork imagining the true identity of Wiglett. ThePokemonfranchise has one of the most hardcore communities in the world, whose members always find creative ways to pay tribute to their favorite pocket monsters. As an example, onePokemonfan artist crafted a poseable Dratini dollusing a coast of fur, giving the Dragon-type creature a unique makeover without changing its original color scheme. Wiglett is one of the Water-type Pokemon introduced in the ninth generation, which began withPokemon Scarlet and Violetand is soon expanding to the Hidden Treasure of Area Zero downloadable content packs....