UPDATE: A Discord spokesperson has provided a statement clarifying its handling of user data regarding the age verification system: “We’re currently running tests in select regions to age-gate access to certain spaces or user settings. The information shared to power the age verification method is only used for the one-time age verification process and is not stored by Discord or our vendor. For Face Scan, the solution our vendor uses operates on-device, which means there is no collection of any biometric information when you scan your face....

Summary Epic Games Store has teased its upcoming free game in a way that gives an obvious nod to theStar Warsfranchise. This intriguing update comes right ahead of Star Wars Day on May 4, which is an annual affair celebrated byStar Warsfans. Since 2019,Epic Games Store has consistently given away gamesfor free, usually on a weekly basis. Owing to that, patrons have amassed gigantic libraries filled with a wide variety of titles, ranging from indie hits such asInsideandDreadto some of the most popular AAA games such asGTA 5andDeath Stranding....

Summary TheEternal DarknessSanity System patent has expired and is now in the public domain, meaning anyone can use the system—though there’s a catch. There are several reasons whyEternal Darknessis considered a cult classic among fans, and one of them is definitely its Sanity System, which was a Nintendo property. Eternal Darknesscame out in 2002 for the Nintendo GameCube and has never been officially ported to another platform. In fact,Eternal Darknesscan’t be purchased anymore, as the classic title was left for dead once the GameCube was discontinued....

Summary A new update forFortnite’s Ballistic game mode is on the horizon, which will allow players to test out in-development maps for Epic Games. Called “Shell” maps, players will get the chance to play Ballistic on unfinished arenas and provide feedback to Epic as to what’s good about them and, more importantly, what needs changing. Two new maps will debut Ballistic’s upcoming update, with lots more on the way as players continue exploringFortnite’s Chapter 6 Season 2 cycle....

Summary Hearthstonehas revealed the new mini-set Embers of the World Tree, which comes out on May 13. This will be the 14thHearthstonemini-set released by Blizzard, which will add new cards to the latest expansion, Into the Emerald Dream. Released on March 25,Into the Emerald Dream isHearthstone’s 29th expansionthat released 145 new cards for players to collect. Like the previous expansion, The Great Dark Beyond, it once again explores another corner ofWorld of Warcraftlore: the Emerald Dream, as the clash between the Druids and the Old Gods defines the fate of the World Tree....

Summary AHonkai: Star Railleak is hinting at an important detail about the upcoming buffs to older characters, reportedly allowing players to choose whether to use the buffs. The HoYoverse sci-fi RPG’s future buffs to some of its oldest roster members has been a hot topic for many fans, with the developer confirming the first four characters to receive an update. Characters like Jingliu andBlade have already seen detailsof their buffs leaked, with others like Kafka and Silver Wolf also said to be receiving changes....

Quick Links After the ill-fated battle at Nebakov,Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2puts players in the shoes of Father Godwin, a priest handy with a sword who’s trying to track down Henry and Hans inKingdom Come: Deliverance 2’s 10th main story quest, Divine Messenger. The quest begins with Father Godwin learning from the Innkeeper that things seem to have only gone from bad to worse for Henry and Hans, so it’s up to you to find out what’s happened and help rescue the pair....

Quick Links The Suja Sash is one of the so-called secret armor pieces inMonster Hunter Wilds. It can’t be made with materials that drop from monsters or form naturally in the wilderness. Instead, players will need to get a very specific crafting material from some of the locals of the Forbidden Lands. In many respects, the Suja Sash is similar tothe Death Stench set inMH Wilds. It’s not very practical for endgame builds, but it does make for a mean fashion statement....

Quick Links Among the various crafting materials players can create inRuneScape: Dragonwilds, leather is an essential ingredient used to craft many decent early-game equipment. It’s not incredibly difficult to achieve, but the process might be a bit time-consuming since you firstneed to unlock the required structure, craft it, and then make the material. Armor in general is essential, as players have to fight a lot of enemies later on, so equipping good armor and using a decent weapon will really come in handy....

Summary Mario Kart Worldappears to have a new way of countering the dreaded blue shell, thanks to the return of the feather item to normal races. Ahead of the Switch 2 launch on June 5, Nintendo is revealing more information about the console and its games, includingMario Kart World. With players waiting over a decade since the last brand-newMario Karton console,Mario Kart Worldhas a lot riding on its success. As a launch title, Nintendo hopes the racing game can continue the series' success by being asystem seller for the Switch 2....

Summary Marvel Rivalshas released new gameplay footage that gives players their first glimpse at gameplay of the upcoming King of Spartax costume for the Duelist Star-Lord. NetEase Games recently announced that Season 2 ofMarvel Rivalswill release on April 11, which will introduce Emma Frost as the hero shooter’s newest Vanguard. In a recent developer update, NetEase Games revealed that it will be changing the way seasons work in the near future....

Summary As far ashorrorvillains go,Stu Macher (Matthew Lillard) is a complete original. He makes silly jokes throughout the movie and while he’s undeniably violent, he shocks audiences byacting afraid during his big confrontation with final girl Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell)at the end of 1996’sScream. Stu set the standard for all other Ghostfaces, and there’s no doubt that he’s one of the greatest. With Lillard returning toScream 7as Stu Macher, fanshope the slasher sequel will take creative risks....

Summary Narutois an anime that needs no introduction, with Kishimoto’s rich world-building and amazing characters elevating this series in the eyes of many. Fans can’t help but love the brutal battles and emotional moments of this series, causing many fans to shed a tear when a beloved character meets their tragic end. As one would expect,Narutois full of heroic momentswhere characters sacrifice themselves for the greater good. The majority of these moments will cause viewers to weep uncontrollably, but there are some sacrifices in the series that are downright pointless if fans really think about the circumstances surrounding them....