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Kadokawa is aiming to expand its operations after Sony acquired approximately 10% of its shares (this number includes the shares Sony previously owned). The total investment amounts to 50 billion yen (around $322 million) and was completed on January 7, 2025. View the full article

Barrels that launch you like a cannonball are a common mechanic in any of the 2D Donkey Kong Games, so it is no surprise to see them in Donkey Kong Country Returns HD. In fact, the fifth level of the first world features them heavily. Of course, you will also need to figure out how to use these barrels to reach the letters and puzzle pieces if you want to 100% Canopy Cannons. Here is where all of these collectibles can be found. View the full article

The airing date and broadcast times for the first episode of the English dub of Solo Leveling Season 2 - Arise from the Shadow- have been revealed. The first episode will premiere this Saturday, January 18 at 1 p.m. PT / 4 p.m. ET, with new episodes coming out on Saturdays. View the full article

Reigning as one of the best-selling consoles of all time, the Nintendo Switch has delivered time and time again with stand-out first-party hits, an assortment of must-have AAA titles, and a vast collection of indie gems all from the last decade. Without high frames and intense graphical capabilities, many expected the Switch to stagger behind, but its immense number of ports has proven that even some of the top-of-the-range gaming experiences can be played on this little handheld console without compromising too much else. View the full article

Pokemon GO Palkia Raid winners can encounter a Shiny Palkia. The Legendary Pokemon comes as a 5-Star Raid Boss with immense prowess. While there is a chance to get a Shiny Palkia, winning against such a powerful Raid Boss is extremely hard. View the full article

Even though he is more of a side character, Scorpion remains one of the flagship faces of the Mortal Kombat franchise. Mortal Kombat 1 rebooted the franchise to create a whole new version of the lore, but something remains the same, such as the presence of Scorpion, even if he isn't the same Scorpion from the previous eleven games. View the full article

Date Everything! is primed to be one of the strangest dating simulators on the market. A new title published by Team17, Date Everything! allows players to date over 100 inanimate household objects, each of whom is a specific character with their own personality. And yes, these objects even understand the concept of rejection, so any gamer who wants to understand how it feels to be rejected by a couch can finally experience that here. View the full article

Variable Dice is one of the new crafting materials introduced in the big Amphoreus update for Honkai: Star Rail, and while it isn't as impactful as some other items, it can definitely alleviate some of the frustration players have with the game's Relic system. View the full article

There are several mechanics in Magic: The Gathering's past that were either one-shot additions or discontinued over the years for different reasons, be it because they didn't fit in the game anymore, or they were becoming problematic. For example, Fear is one such mechanic that was eventually removed from the game with no current plans for it to return, despite it being relatively popular among players. 2025 will be a big year for Magic: The Gathering, with six Standard-legal sets being released, divided into three Magic Universe ones and three Universes Beyond. Universes Beyond often have set-specific mechanics that don't see much use thereafter, but one of these past me…

Godzilla's entrance into Fortnite isn't just an unexpected crossover; it could lead to several more monsters debuting in the game's future. As it stands, Fortnite's collection of skins is already one of the most impressive rosters in the entire gaming industry. Godzilla is not the first unusual choice to be added to the game, and that list will only grow in the future. However, his crossover event could be a good sign of things to come for similar characters. Godzilla is one of the world's most famous monsters, and he could open the door for many more to come. …

Ellie looks a little strange in The Last of Us and more funny game fails. View the full article

After years upon years of waiting, the Straw Hat Pirates are finally in Elbaf, and fans cannot wait to see the exciting events of this arc unfold as the story continues. As always, the Straw Hat Pirates are going to play a massive role here, uncovering some massive mysteries about the World Government and taking part in incredibly exciting battles. View the full article

Monster Hunter Wilds is looking to raise the bar for delicious-looking in-game food, according to two of the top members of its development team. Food in Monster Hunter Wilds will consist of a wide array of meat, fish, and vegetable dishes, and the developers have been putting a lot of effort into making them as savory-looking as possible, even going beyond what's realistic to do so. View the full article

Players are already familiar with the Remembrance path as a part of the Simulated Universe, particularly for its focus on freezing enemies and controlling the battlefield. Interestingly, with the massive version 3.0 update of Honkai: Star Rail, the Remembrance path becomes available as a playable character path as well. Unlike its primary utility in the Simulated Universe, as a playable path, Remembrance focuses on summoning units to the field, similar to Jing Yuan's Lightning Lord. These summons offer diverse utilities, whether for dealing damage or providing support functions. …

The Herta is a powerful 5-star Ice Erudition unit in Honkai: Star Rail, boasting incredibly strong self-buffs and damage multipliers. As a damage dealer, she is primarily looking for the classic trifecta of CRIT Rate, CRIT DMG, and ATK, as well as any general damage boosts from her Light Cones. Given The Herta's kit provides a generous 80% CRIT DMG buff, she typically prefers Light Cones that grant CRIT Rate. Additionally, increases to her Skill and Ultimate output are also valuable for her damage profile, due to her Interpretation mechanic, with a particular preference for the former. …

Freedom Wars Remastered is an action-packed game set in a dystopian future where players, known as Sinners, fight to protect humanity from monstrous creatures called Abductors. To enhance their combat effectiveness, players can upgrade their weapons and accessories. Upgrading weapons involves improving their base stats and adding modules that provide various enhancements. View the full article

Anime often thrives on blending genres to create unique stories, but Dandadan takes this to another level. The series' fusion of humor, romance, and the supernatural delivers a rollercoaster of emotions that keeps viewers thoroughly engaged. Yukinobu Tatsu's Dandadan achieves finesse with how the series juggles three seemingly disparate elements; romance, humor, and the supernatural, while also ensuring each enhances the other in meaningful ways. View the full article

When it comes to the upcoming adaption of Stephen King’s The Dark Tower series by Mike Flanagan, there is no more important character to this story than Roland Deschain, the last of the legendary Gunslingers. Considered the knights of the realm, the Gunslingers were protectors and fought against the forces of evil, but sadly lost to the powerful John Farson (with the help of the undermining Marten Broadcloak, aka Randall Flagg. Yet before Roland was left alone on his journey to the Dark Tower, there were two pivotal figures in his life that made Roland who he was: Gabrielle and Steven Deschain. …

Strands has yet another daily word puzzle for fans today. This one can only be won if you figure out what all the hidden words are just from the one little clue you get, then figure out where each of those words goes in the puzzle grid. View the full article

Survival games are often a testament to overcoming incredible odds, either alone or alongside friends, and persisting against harsh environments, lethal enemies, or even other players looking to get ahead. Like some other popular genres, the difficulty is the main draw to survival games. How players can not only match the odds set against them - but overcome them - has been the core feature of many popular titles today. View the full article

Connections is back again with a selection of sixteen words that won't be easy to sort into the right places. If you want to succeed on this one, you'll need to make few mistakes as you try to put all the given words into secret categories. View the full article

While Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered leans more toward its moment-to-moment action gameplay, it offers a fair amount of weapon and outfit customization as well. You can often create one outfit suited for sneaking around machines, while another might be better for melee or ranged combat. View the full article

Pokemon GO announced the debut of Gigantamax Kingler on February 1. Last year, Pokemon GO received one of the most eagerly awaited updates by players, finally adding the Dynamax and Gigantamax forms. Since then, the devs have been gradually expanding the list of these variants available in the game. View the full article

As Marvel Rivals continues to rise in the ranks as both a hero shooter and a free-to-play game, fans have noticed that characters can play other roles outside their classes. Whether it's a duelist, strategist, or vanguard, they can excel in other ways, such as being able to snipe their way to victory via their weapons or powers. View the full article

Curses come in all shapes and sizes. Some of them are small and weak, and they can be handled by novice sorcerers. However, there are certain curses in Jujutsu Kaisen that are a lot more powerful and fall into the special grade category. These curses are highly intelligent and capable of working together to achieve a common goal. View the full article