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Hopes are high forIntergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, a new science-fiction IP fromLast of UsandUncharteddeveloper Naughty Dog. Even though there has been the expected backlash from a particular sect of the gaming community, centered mostly onthe appearance ofIntergalactic’s protagonist, there’s been little valid reason to be worried about the game’s quality, as it’s coming from a studio with a strong track record, is fully backed by Sony, and has all the makings of an impressive current-gen release....

Summary Terry Matalas, theStar Trekshowrunner responsible for helming the much-lauded final season ofStar Trek: Picard, has conspicuously had no further association with the franchise sincePicardwrapped. This is despite calls for another Matalas-led project from both fans and the man himself. Terry Matalas has a surprisingly long history withStar Trek, so this lack of forward momentum is a bit of a shock to many, particularly after the success ofPicard. It has some wondering whether the talented showrunner might be done with the franchise entirely, moving on to very different projects....

Summary The Last of UsSeason 2 premiere was very faithful to the spirit of the games, yet made some slight changes. This was also a recurring theme in Season 1, and should be expected from the showrunners by now. Season 1 also made some quite drastic changes to the source material, which is risky when creating video game adaptations. But in the case ofThe Last of Us, this paid off very well and fans loved the changes....

Summary According toMarathon’s game director, the upcoming Bungie extraction shooter won’t have proximity chat for players due to the potential for toxicity. It’s been a long road for Bungie’s revival of theMarathonfranchise, with the newest game seemingly going through plenty of bumps during development. However, the light is now at the end of the tunnel withMarathonfinally approaching its launch. April 11 was a major milestone for Bungie as the company finally gave players tons ofnew information aboutMarathon, including showing off new trailers and gameplay....

Summary Bungie has confirmed that its upcomingMarathonrevival won’t mandate a PlayStation Network account requirement on other platforms. The PSN account requirement has been quite contentious for Sony games outside the PlayStation ecosystem, so theBungieupdate is a relieving sign for players planning to try outMarathonon Xbox Series X/S and PC. Last year, Sony came under fire for announcingPSN account integration on Steam forHelldivers 2, inciting so much outrage that the gaming giant eventually backtracked on the rule....

Summary Kirby Air Riders, a sequel to the 2003 GameCube titleKirby Air Ride, will be released for the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2025. The announcement was made during the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct livestream on April 2, with fans happy to see Masahiro Sakurai returning to directKirby Air Riders. The recent Direct was filled with information about the highly anticipated console, including theNintendo Switch 2 price and release date. Fans can get their hands on the new hardware on June 19, 2025, with the console itself selling for $449....

Quick Links After wrapping up the 21-hour Garden Glory tournament,Monopoly GOhas released a new tournament: Butterfly Bliss. It began on April 07 and will be live forone day. The Butterfly Bliss tournament brings heaps of rewards for players. If you want to participate, here is everything that you’re able to win during the Butterfly Bliss tournament. 1 10 2 25 3 40 4 80 5 120...

Summary Capcom announcesMonster Hunter Wildshas sold 10 million copies and, to celebrate, the studio is rewarding all players with an in-game item pack. It’s been a highly successful launch window for Capcom already, asMonster Hunter Wildshas already smashed a number of sales and player records for the company. While the series has always had a passionate fanbase, it wasn’t untilMonster Hunter Worldthat the franchise was really able to pull in mainstream players....

The Elder Scrollsis an expansive video game franchise that includes both standalone and online titles, and the lore includes a number of unique and powerful deities. In the lore of Tamriel, these gods are referred to asDaedric Princes, and they aren’t exactly benevolent higher powers. Most of the Daedric Princes are malevolent, planning and causing the suffering of humans —or toying with themin sadistic and supernatural ways. Some are evil in what they want and how they get it, while others are sinister and dangerous based on their nature....

Summary In the world ofMy Hero Academia, becoming a Pro Hero is something many people aim to achieve, and as such,those with strong Quirksare praised and encouraged that they’ll one day become some of the world’s greatest heroes. However, the series also shows how those with typically weaker abilities, or even those born Quirkless, can still become heroes in their own right. As proven by the likes of Deku and others, these characters have critical roles to play in the series' events....

Summary Quick Links TheNarutoseries features a number of all-powerful clans and factions throughout its long run, though its prime focus remained mostly on one specific clan — the Uchiha. Despite the series’ constantfocus on the Uchihaand its feats, one particular Uchiha was constantly overlooked. The last leader of the Uchiha clan, Fugaku Uchiha, was rarely ever mentioned in theNarutoseries, with most of his appearances tied to Itachi and Sasuke’s backstory....

Summary Amazon’s MMORPGNew Worldis receiving a third wave of server merges since the 2024 release ofAeternum. The free-to-play title underwent two rounds of server merges before, in November 2024 and February 2025, and after the third round,New Worldis expected to host 28 remaining servers. Existing alongside the heavyweight MMOs, likeFinal Fantasy 14,World of Warcraft, andThe Elder Scrolls Online, Amazon’s entry is somewhat overshadowed by these behemoths when it comes to fame....

Quick Links With millions of copies now sold, it seems safe to say thatSchedule1is one of the mostsuccessful early access gamesof all time, and things are only just getting started. The game’s lead developer, Tyler, has plenty of exciting content planned for the coming weeks and months, as evidenced by the officialSchedule 1roadmap over on Trello. Although no exact dates have been given as of the time of writing, there’s a ton of new content planned for futureSchedule 1updates, including three or four new drugs, several mini-games, and more ways for players to interact with the police and other NPCs....