Summary After several decades of teasing and incremental additions, it’s finally happening: the X-Men are coming into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. However, if the recentAvengers: Doomsdaycasting announcements from Marvel Studios are to be taken at face value, it isn’t as many might have expected. Instead of a new team of characters and actors, the MCU’s first X-Men team will include many returning members from the 20th Century FoxX-Menfilms of the early 2000s....

From late 2024 into 2025, several actors came together for a series of Hollywood-style photo shoots to bring attention to the fact that, despite largely appearing in video games, they are actors of the same chops as those who appear in TV and film. This initiative, dubbed Pixel Pack, pushes for the recognition and respect for artists that all actors deserve and that, for too long, many actors within gaming have not been given....

Summary One of the great thrills of exploring Cyrodiil inThe Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remasteredis the potential for immersion the game provides, because even though a main story exists, Bethesda’s RPG offers many other opportunities for each character to forge an individual tale. With dozens of guilds, quests,and locations to investigate, there are countless ways to shape the protagonist’s story. So, for anyone who does not want to merely play the RPG but to enjoy everything it offers, there are many ways to make a journey inOblivion Remasteredfeel more immersive....

Summary Baldur’s Gatestands among the mostinfluential franchises in the RPG genre, and since the first game it has attracted players thanks to the great freedom it offered, a trait further enhanced byBaldur’s Gate 3, one of the industry’s biggest hits. However, even though each game changes some mechanics and even the artistic direction, several series traditions remain in every new release. Thus, even with the differences each game has, players can start a newBaldur’s Gategame and expect certain standard elements of the series, such as specific characters and some mechanics....

Quick Links Chroma Elixirs are one of the ways by which players can heal their party members inClair Obscur: Expedition 33, and they will start the game with one of them. That said, players can increase the number of Chroma Elixirs that they can carry by finding Chroma Elixir Shards. Indeed, each Chroma Elixir Shard increases a player’s Chroma Elixir capacity inClair Obscur: Expedition 33by one, and this guide details the locations of all of them....

A price drop brings the43-inch Amazon 4-Series Fire TVdown to $239.99, making it $90 less than its regular, and already fairly affordable, $329.99 listing price. That puts it in a range where a secondary screen or streaming upgrade for offspring starts to make a lot more sense. It combines 4K visuals withAmazon’s built-in Alexa voice features and broad app support without the need for any external devices. The thin bezel and streamlined design in this upgraded version of the popular 4-Series make it the perfect casual screen for any smaller room....

Summary Baldur’s Gate 3will be releasing Patch 8 on Tuesday, April 15.Baldur’s Gate 3is one of the most critically-acclaimed games of all time. The expansive RPG was a runaway success in 2023, taking home numerous awards including Game of the Year. Instead of resting on its laurels, Larian Studios has continued to work onBaldur’s Gate 3since launch, releasing new updates that have added new content, addressed lingering issues, and generally improved the experience for players....

Quick Links When exploringAtomfall’s Interchange for the first time, you’ll encounter more than a few locked doors to get past. While many require Atomic Batteries to unlock them, others require specific keys and deeper exploration to open them. One such door you’ll likely come across right at theSlatten Dale entrance toAtomfall’s Interchangeis the Site Office, which is locked up tight. Consequently, you’ll need to track down the location of the Site Office Key if you want to open it and see what’s inside, with many of the game’s locked areas leading to valuable loot and information....

Quick Links Lost Records: Bloom & Rage Tape 2intro picks up from where the first tape ends, and the girls are really feeling the weight of the situation. Autumn is having a hard time even interacting with any of her friends and isnearing her breaking point— and players will need to help calm her down. However, before this emotionally charged breakdown, Autumn will be with Swann and asking her to help pass her some things....

Summary nBattlefield 6is reportedly planning on dropping a popular feature in the upcoming game, and many fans are unhappy about the possible move. The next installment in the classic battle royale franchise is slated to launch sometime in 2025, though no official date has been locked in yet.Battlefield 6will mark the first entry in the series in nearly five years, but the news that one of the game’s well-liked features might be removed could dampen expectations about whether the next iteration will truly mark a return to form for the military-based shooter....

Summary When choosing a horror game on Steam toquench that thirst for fear, many players assume their access to the title is permanent, that once bought, it’s theirs to keep. But this isn’t always guaranteed. Many games on Steam are protected by DRM (Digital Rights Management), which often requires an active connection to the Steam client to verify ownership, primarily to deter piracy. If the platform goes offline, an account is suspended, or access is otherwise restricted, players could suddenly find themselves locked out of the very games they paid for....

Summary Who doesn’t love Isekai anime or manga, where the main character isn’t a bland, cookie-cutter archetype but a terrifying demon instead? Such protagonists are definitely fan favorites because of their unapologetically overpowered abilities and a different perspective from the typical heroic one. It’s a given that the fish-out-of-water scenario in Isekai isn’t (generally) going to break new ground. However, demonic protagonists are a sub-niche that keeps on giving. The layers of identity and existential crisis for the main leads create surprising plot twists that are frankly unique in the isekai sphere....

Summary It is quite ironic that most of thestrongest and overpowered isekai anime protagonistschoose to be pacifists. Instead of using their powers to effortlessly wipe away their enemies, they would rather not and would prefer to usenon-violent waysto solve their issues. This admirable act allows these protagonists to stand out in their worlds and the isekai genre for choosing not to partake in violent acts that are quite common within the isekai genre....