Summary Marvel Rivalshas made a cheeky change to some of its character models with the recent arrival of Season 2. While the official patch notes don’t mention this,Marvel Rivalsfans have noticed that many heroes, especially the male ones, have been quietly “caked up.” It goes without saying thatMarvel Rivals' distinctive and stylized character designsare one of its biggest draws. Regardless of whether it’s a male or female hero inMarvel Rivals, developer NetEase Games hasn’t been shy about designing them in a perceptibly attractive fashion....

Following on from its Fantastic Four and Dracula-themed season,Marvel Rivalsis getting ready to set its sights on the Mutant side of the Marvel universe.Marvel RivalsSeason 2 will be themed around the Hellfire Gala, an in-universe annual event that kicked off theReign of Xrun in 2021. The Hellfire Gala is a night intended to celebrate Mutantkind and all its achievements, and if the teaser trailer is any indication,Marvel RivalsSeason 2 is fully embracing that theme....

Summary Metahas reportedly laid off employees in some of the game studios it has acquired. The studios are responsible for a pair of popular virtual reality games, and the move is already having an impact on at least one of theMeta Questtitles. Unfortunately, layoffs in the game industry are nothing new at this point, and continue to plague the industry year after year. In 2025 alone,employees have been laid off at Microsoft, Bandai Namco, Ubisoft, BioWare, and Eidos Montreal, among others....

Summary Monster Hunter Wildshas announced its newest event quest, When Do Quematrice Sing, which rewards players with head armor of a fan-favorite bird the community has named baby Pukei-Pukei in 2024. Capcom recently released Title Update 1 forMonster Hunter Wilds, which added numerous features to the game. Many fans seem to be enjoying Title Update 1, which introduced a High Rank version of the monster Zoh Shia and an aquatic monster calledMizutsune toMonster Hunter Wilds....

Summary A PS5 remaster forMy Name Is Mayohas recently been released.My Name is Mayo: Remayohas one of the easiest Platinum Trophies in any PlayStation 5 game, and is very cheap, so this is a good opportunity for trophy hunters who want an effortless win. Developed by Green Lava Studios and originally released on April Fool’s Day in 2016,My Name is Mayowas among the games with theeasiest Platinum Trophies to get on the PS4....

Summary TheNintendo Switch 2is already being resold at inflated prices on retail websites like eBay. Last week, Nintendo finally revealed when the Switch 2 console will launch and how much it will cost, with its surprisingly high price tag dividing gamers. Pre-orders for theNintendo Switch 2are set to begin on April 9 in territories outside the United States, where Nintendo has delayed them to assess the impact the recent tariffs will have on the console’s production and distribution....

Summary It’s been confirmed that theNintendo Switch 2will not have achievements. TheNintendo Switch 2is the next-generation handheld/home console hybrid from Nintendo, set to launch on June 5. Nintendo recently hosted a special Switch 2 Direct where it revealed the console’s price, release date, and launch lineup, building significant hype for the new system. Not everything that’s been announced about the Switch 2 has been well-received, however. TheSwitch 2 game price debaclehas drawn the ire of many fans who are upset that Nintendo is charging $80 for the digital version ofMario Kart Worldand a whopping $90 for the physical release....

Deltarune, Toby Fox’s episodic spiritual follow-up toUndertale, has two more chapters already set for release with the Nintendo Switch 2’s launch on July 21, 2025. If Eric Barone’sHaunted Chocolatierjoins too on the new console, Switch 2 could achieve that ideal balance of contrasting indie games once again. SinceStardew Valleywas in development for about four years before release,Haunted Chocolatiermight still not be out for another year. However, with so many games currently working through Switch 2 issues, it could end up launching right around the time it becomes a smooth sail for all....

Summary Quick Links The Elbaf arc ofOne Piecehas proven to be absolutely phenomenal so far, with each chapter adding a ton of excitement to an already amazing arc. With amazing lore reveals, Elbaf has already given fans some of the biggest moments in the Final Saga of the story. More than that, it has finallybrought the Holy Knights into the fold, which adds to the already impressive cast for the arc....

Summary Quick Links The Holy Knights are some of the most powerful charactersin the world ofOne Pieceand they are taking a very important role in the Final Saga already. As fans know, the Holy Knights are the main antagonists of the Elbaf arc, and their goal is to get the Elbaf Giants to submit to the World Government. However, it certainly won’t be easy for them to do so. Thankfully for them, their immortality, which helps them recover from any and all injuries certainly helps tip the balance in their favor....

Summary Quick Links One part ofOne Pieceis set on one side of the Grand Line, and the following part takes place on the other side. In fact, inOne Piece,we follow the Straw Hat Pirates as they travel through the Grand Line until they reach the New World. Besides the Grand Line and the Red Line, two places that even those who don’t watch or read the series have probably heard of, another important place in the geography ofOne Pieceis the Calm Belt — a place, if we can call it that, where the sea is usually calm....

Summary The debate of the Yonko versus the Admirals is one of the oldest and most popular in all ofOne Piece. Since both are portrayed as the strongest forces on the sides of the pirates and the World Government respectively, it naturally ensures that fans of either allegiance will debate this topic. In truth, an argument can be made for either being stronger than the other, for the most part....

Summary Quick Links Characters like Akane are the essence ofOshi no Ko; they hide strong emotions, both good and bad, behind their bright smiles. Initially, Akane’s character seemed quite simple. She was chasing high expectations desperately, and not being able to meet them sent her to collapse. But with the help of Aqua and others, she was able to rekindle her purpose. AsOshi no Kocontinued, Akane’s unusual tendencies were visible. They gave her kind character a contrast....