Summary While modern big-budget open-world games are usually multinational affairs these days, there is plenty of brilliant localized talent, particularly when it comes to Europe. Drawing on old-school RPGs and a love for realism, European open-world games really tick all the boxes. Whether it’s immersive dives into the past, epic RPGs set in fantasy worlds, or the most influential open-world game ever made, Europe has plenty of open-world credentials to boast....

The Last of Us Part 2comes to PC, and with an important remaster showcasing the game’s strengths in terms of gameplay and story, it’s a great time to jump into the infected world of The Last of Us and follow Ellie’s revenge odyssey in Seattle. Yet,The Last of Us Part 2features a few hardships that players might want to know about to help themendure and survive. Players can easily make some beginner mistakes inThe Last of Us Part 2, so with that in mind, look below to see what they could be and how players can easily avoid them so that they have a better time in this bleak and infected world....

Summary Netflix’s live-actionOne Pieceremake has been a resounding success, especially among its other live-action anime counterparts. With the great reception that the series has received from viewers, fans wonder which other sagas from the manga theOne Piecelive-action adaptation will cover. Since the creators seem keen on expanding the pre-time skip universe ofOne Piece, it would be ideal if they could reach one of this era’s most iconic sagas: Water 7....

Summary Fans of the iconic, influential sci-fi franchiseTronwerefinally treated to a trailer for the long-gestating third entryin the series,Tron Ares.But for many, this trailer split opinions due to the omission of key characters and a significant departure from the previously floated story of the previously canceled sequel,Tron: Ascension. Following the release ofTron: Legacyback in December 2010 — almost thirty years after Steven Lisberger’s original in 1982 — the second installment became a cult hit but not a critical success, grossing $400 million at the box office with an original $170 million budget....

Quick Links The introduction of the Wild Sticker inMonopoly GOcompletely changed the game. These special cards let you chooseany sticker you want.If you’re stuck on a rare five-star sticker or need that last gold sticker that can’t be traded to finish a set, a Wild Sticker comes to your rescue. However, Wild Stickers themselves are hard to get. They’re usually offered as high-value rewards in limited-time events and mini-games, like Partner Events, Treasure Hunts, and Peg-E....

Summary NCIShas been a big hit for CBS since the pilot episode aired in September 2003 and features many well-crafted characters, includingcharming and likableSpecial Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs (Mark Harmon). LikeThe Rookieseason 7andChicago P.D.season 12,NCISis still as thrilling as the beginning of the series. While fans loved watching Gibbs solve mysteries and motivate the people around him, he sadly left the show, and viewers have missed him. There’s a reason why another character took Gibbs’s place onNCIS, but thankfully,Gibbs’s final episode was moving and perfect....

Summary AMC’sThe Walking Dead: Dead Citywill return with its second season in only a couple of weeks, but before all of that, a new behind-the-scenes teaser shows off Negan and the return of another popular and beloved character that Jeffery Dean Morgan can’t stop gushing over. For fans of the spin-off who have been missing the zombie action from its stars, Jeffery Dean Morgan and Lauren Cohan,TWD: Dead Citywill make its way back on May 4....

A good throwback deal is as rare as it is sweet. For a limited time, Amazon offersAtari’s CX78+ Wireless Gamepadat a tremendous discount, bringing the price down first time by a whopping 29 percent. This unique game controller blends the form of a classic two-button controller with the freedom of modern connection options. At $24.99, it is currently much cheaper than its regular price of $34.99, bringing it well within reach forAtarifans or new players looking for a versatile gamepad that is also a great conversation starter....

Summary Despite being synonymous with Batman in comics, movies, and television, the iconicBatmobilehas not had a massive presence in video games like his famous gadgets or martial arts skills. The Batmobile has seen many variations and updates over the years as the character has evolved with the times, from armored muscle cars to high-tech tanks that could crush Bane. Fortunately, there are games out there for enthusiasts of the Batmobile, with different styles of gameplay mixed with signature designs that help them stand out from each other....

Summary Now that the final patch has dropped forBaldur’s Gate 3, fans have mixed feelings about Larian Studios moving on to other projects, but the newsubclassesare getting universal praise. The game has ten new class disciplines that creative players can use to build unique and powerful characters. One of the key steps to character building inBG3is the choice of Feats, and although it varies by class, every character gets at least four choices between levels 1 to 12....

Summary Cozy management simulation gameSpiritfarerdeals with very difficult topics like life and death and the consequences of trauma.The very emotionally effectiveand enthralling narrative is underscored by a sublime soundtrack, compelling characters and some very addictive gameplay elements, including food production and cooking. Glims, the in-game currency, can easily be earned right from the beginning by growing certain foodstuffs, which speeds up progression and opens new avenues to make more money. After unlocking the kitchen, cooking can even increase the value of some produce drastically....

Isekai animeis inescapable in this day and age. Each season includes at least a couple of shows that fit the genre, and they have a habit of being quite similar. After all, why mess with a formula that has proven to be successful? Most anime revolve around a single male protagonist who is thrown into a medieval-style fantasy world and granted powerful abilities that allow him to attract an impressive harem....

Summary Since the debut of Namor in the 1930s,Marvelhas introduced thousands of heroes and villains over the years. Many of the iconic characters — such asDoctor Strange, Wolverine, and Iron Man— have been around for decades. Even when it feels like everything has already been done, some characters introduced in the last 10 to 15 years have significantly impacted and become some of the most popular in theMarvelUniverse today. This list ranks the best characters thatMarvelintroduced between 2010 and 2019 based on their popularity....