TheMCUisn’t on pause per se, but we’ll be getting a lot less of it this year than we usually do. Just Deadpool & Wolverine this summer and then Agatha: Darkhold Diaries, although that may well be pushed into 2025. Next year will be a bigger one forMarvelas it attempts to regenerate casual fans' interest, and one of the biggest ways it plans to do that is via the Fantastic Four. If you’re unfamiliar with the superhero group’s origins, Marvel is giving you the chance to get all caught up for free....

Summary Buying cases of BT-15 Exceed Apocalypse is a high-risk high-reward endeavor if you’re looking to make some money out of theDigimon Card Game. On one hand, the set includes many lottery cards this time around, worth hundreds of dollars, but on the other, you could get hosed by pulling the Secret Rare Apocalymon that was restricted by Bandai and is now only worth about three dollars. The Ace cards found in BT-14 Blast Ace were reprinted in this set as lottery cards with each one featuring their DigiDestined crest in a beautiful gold foil....

The runaway success ofHelldivers 2proves that gamers are always ready for something unexpected to come along, but also that there’s untapped potential inthe sci-fi genre. You may love Helldivers 2 purely for the gameplay, but there’s no denying that the setting has sparked heavy investment from players all over the world. There aren’t many things better than fully immersing yourself in your latest geeky obsession, so you may be looking for films to watch that scratch the Helldivers 2 itch even when you need a break from defending Super Earth against bots and bugs....

Summary Online multiplayer on allWii Uand3DSgames has come to an end, asNintendoshuts down the servers for good. This makes it impossible to use online functionality in games such as Pokemon X & Y,Splatoon, Mario Kart 8, and Super Smash Bros for Wii U and 3DS - at least while using conventional means. From now on, the only way to access the online features in these games will be to rely on fan-made servers, as we’ve seen with the original Wii....

Four years after it was announced, Paramount+ just dropped the animatedArkseries without warning, and the cast isstacked.It features Vin Diesel, Michelle Yeoh, Gerard Butler, David Tennant, Russell Crowe, Jeffrey Wright, Karl Urban, Zahn McClarnon, Devery Jacobs, Elliot Page, and Alan Tudyk. Vin Diesel is starring in the upcoming Ark 2, so the animated series will likely tie directly into the sequel’s story. He’s also an executive producer on the show and iseven making a movie based on Survival Evolved....

While the Soulslike genre is still firmly tied to FromSoftware and its endless toxic swamps, the last year has proven it doesn’t have to be. Lies of P, Blasphemous 2, Lords of the Fallen, and even the Star Wars: Jedi games have all shown that the genre can flourish beyond From.Rise of the Roninmight not quite be there, though. So far, I’ve only played the first couple of hours, and while it has a few good ideas and an endless supply of cool factor, it’s hard to look at what other games have been doing in the space lately and find it anything other than underwhelming....

Earlier this week,Shin Megami Tenseifans were left a little confused after what appeared to be a rating for a game titledShin Megami Tensei 5: Vengeancewas spotted on a Korean rating board. Following its discovery, the rating was swiftly removed for unknown reasons, pretty much confirming rumors back in 2023 that Atlus was working on a Complete Edition of the game. Given that Shin Megami Tensei 5 is a Nintendo Switch exclusive, it made sense for the title to rear its head again during today’s Nintendo Direct, and that’s exactly what’s transpired....

Poise is a crucial stat inElden Ring. It keeps you from getting staggered by enemy hits, allowing you to take favorable trades in combat and avoid getting stunlocked. Unsurprisingly, armor sets with high Poise values tend to be quite heavy, so they will often be restricted to characters with a lot of levels in Endurance, or are willing to boost their maximum Equip Load by other means. However, they also tend to provide some of the best defenses in the game....

Murders at Karlov ManortakesMagic: The Gathering’s beloved Ravnica setting and uses it as a backdrop for a murder mystery themed set, complete with all the Detectives, investigations, and suspicious figures one could ever need. It has tons of interesting mechanics that shape the Limited environment, rewarding players for format knowledge and tight gameplay. Thanks toPlay boosters, Karlov Manor is chock-full ofrares and mythics, at a much higher clip than players have seen in the old Draft Booster model....

Token commanders are pretty common inMagic: The Gathering; tokens are the backbone of go-wide decks,Treasure decks, and a stream of other decks that just want to put as much material on board as possible. Magic’s rendition of Dungeons & Dragons' Halsin puts tokens to good use, turning them into Bears and mauling your opponents. Token support isn’t very hard to find, which makes the deckbuilding challenge for Halsin, Emerald Archdruid more about the Background you choose to pair them with....

When it comes to openingYu-Gi-Oh!cards, the experience of original packs from the Duel Monsters era is like no other. There’s a reason why Legendary Collection 25th Anniversary did so well, and six of the classic packs have been reprinted countless times. The OG sets from the 2000s have so much nostalgia value, game-changing cards, and collectability. You may not realize it, but the number of people buying new Yu-Gi-Oh! products, for collecting’s sake, is much lower than you may think, especially compared toPokemon....

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3has released its first Aftermarket Part for an MW2 weapon in its third season. The KV Broadside shotgun from MW2 has received a powerful conversion kit that turns it into a full-auto battle rifle, capable of landing two-hit kills if you’re skilled enough to land headshots. While this weapon won’t be everyone’s cup of tea, it’s a fantastic option for long-range maps and more slow-paced modes like Ground War....

Summary Materia inFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthis a rewarding power system that allows for extensive customization andstrategic planning. By understanding the different types of Materia, experimenting with combinations, and investing in leveling up your chosen Materia, you’re able to tailor your party to tackle any obstacle the game throws your way. While you’re able to equip multiple Materia on each character, the number of slots available is limited. Therefore, you’ll need to carefully consider which Materia to prioritize based on your playstyle and the challenges you face....