A couple of weeks after launch,Overwatch 2has made new Support hero Kiriko available in Competitive. WhenOverwatch 2first launched, it did so with three new heroes, one for each class. Junker Queen and Sojourn were available in the game’s beta testing periods, but Kiriko wasn’t part of the roster untilOverwatch 2’s actual release date rolled around. Because of this, the decision was made to allow Junker Queen and Sojourn in Competitive right away, while Kiriko was put on the bench....

Summary Overwatch 2is bringing back Quick Play: Hacked with Double Trouble – a game mode that removes the one hero limitation on each team. Players can expect to see this new gameplay experiment sometime beforeOverwatch 2Season 9 ends in early April. Quick Play: Hacked is a newexperimental mode thatOverwatch 2introduced in January. Its first iteration, called Quicker Play, sped up the game by increasing capture and Push bot speeds while decreasing some game mode durations and respawn times....

Activision Blizzard has confirmed a Mythic skin forOverwatch 2hero Kiriko known as Amaterasu that offers players a few different looks to choose from. The release ofOverwatch 2already included a plethora of cosmetic options given that all the skins from the original game carried forward, but each season gets even more, with Season 3 focusing on the Mythic Kiriko.WithOverwatch 2Season 3 set to begin tomorrow, Activision Blizzard has confirmed numerous details about the latest content drop which includes an impressive Mythic Kiriko skin....

Summary A skilledPalworldplayer decided to make their base inside a volcano in Mount Obsidian, achieving quite a unique result.Base-building is at the core ofPalworld’sgameplay, and some creative gamers really go the extra mile when making their headquarters. Palworldwas released in early access around a month ago, and it’s already the biggest hit of 2024 so far. ThePokemon-inspired survival game has reached over 25 million players, selling around 15 million copies on Steam, and gaining the rest of its player base from Xbox, wherePalworldis available via Game Pass....

Patty Jenkins’Star Wars: Rogue Squadronseems to be grounded for good following Disney’s recent schedule update.Star Warshas had an up-and-down tenure ever since Disney got ahold of it, producing a shotgun blast of movies after the acquisition that almost always had a tumultuous time moving from page to screen. Lucasfilm won fans back to theStar Warsfranchise in a big way after the disappointment they felt over the prequels with 2015’sThe Force Awakens....

Pokemon Brilliant DiamondandShining Pearlare now on the horizon, but The Pokemon Company is getting to work before the games are even out. A patch update recently rolled out with a variety of last-minute tweaks to both titles, bringingPokemon Brilliant DiamondandShining Pearlto Version 1.1.1 before their official release date. Fans have beenanticipating the Gen 4Pokemonremakes for years, but it can’t be denied that the build-up toPokemon Brilliant DiamondandShining Pearlhas been a little rocky....

Pokemon Scarlet and Violetwill introduce many new pocket monsters like Farigiraf and Bellibolt, and now a fan has made shiny versions of them.Pokemon Scarlet and Violetcomes out on November 18 and will bring a host ofnew Pokemon like Sprigatito, Fuecoco, Smoliv, Koraidon, and Cyclizar. Fans are extremely excited to get their hands on the upcoming title and play with these new additions while experimenting with their unique abilities. While gamers wait for the new titles, some resort to more creative means to show appreciation for the upcoming Pokemon, like fan art....

Resident Evil Villageis set to release in just a couple of days, and many fans are extremely excited to experience this latest entry in Capcom’s legendary series. Before these players dive into the title, though, some may have questions about exactly how long they will get to spend exploringResident Evil Village’s village. Answering these questions is the precise purpose of this guide, and indeed fans will find details on the game’s length in what follows....

The tug of war between copyright protection and free use is one of the more tense battles of the modern internet era. In an era where content creators can build a career off the backs of commentary and criticism, the line between original work and IP violation has become blurrier and blurrier, and everyone is defensive of what they feel should rightfully be monetized. As of recently, Japanese company Shueisha is the latest to draw a line in the sand over their property....

Summary ASkyrimplayer online has shared a strange experience in which they’re able to claim an unexpected dragon soul. Harvesting the souls of dragons is the main way to unlock shouts inSkyrim, so this would prove to be a welcome surprise for many gamers out there. Strange happenings are simply part of theSkyrimexperience. The game has plenty of mysteries that gamers are continuing to unravel, as well as a myriad of bugs that can cause events that are difficult to explain....

Summary The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomwas a hit among fans of the franchise, which could finally go back to the Land of Hyrule and find out what happened to beloved characters like Link, Zelda, and many more, after the events ofBreath of the Wild. WhileTears of the Kingdomwas praisedfor its new and improved plot line that revealed plenty of exciting new information about Hyrule, it still left audiences with several intriguing questions that were never answered....

For many fans, the latestPlayStation Showcasewas a bit of a mixed bag overall. While reveals like theMetal Gear Solid 3remake,Marvel’s Spider-Man 2’s gameplay trailer, andBungie’sMarathonrevivalwere all huge talking points, the vast majority of PlayStation’s latest showcase lacked the same oomph, with a ton of re-reveals and CG trailers taking up the rest of the 1-hour event. Generally speaking,the recent PlayStation Showcase didn’t deliverthe same level of reveals that many fans had geared themselves up for, but this time it really isn’t on the fans for getting over-hyped....

Quick Links Frank Herbert’s science-fiction novelDuneboasts incredible world-building, and Denis Villeneuve’s 2021 movie adaptation lives up to his vision.Dune: Part OneandPart Twometiculously create a backdrop where the environment plays a crucial role in the story’s events. The transition of Herbert’s literary world-building to the visual medium is an example of excellence. The Sietches of Arrakis stand out in the detailed setting; i.e., the interplanetary politics, the histories, the relocation to different worlds, and the economy ofDune....