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Summary While there is a lot of head-scratching magic to see throughout theHarry Potterseries, the first time the series may have you scratching your head is with the introduction of the Sorting Hat. Tasked with determining which Hogwarts house each student will be suited best to, the sentient Sorting Hat is a bit of a mystery to fans who’ve only watched the movies. Luckily, there’s actually a ton of information known about the Sorting Hat thanks to the various books, movies, and all the other extended media for theHarry Potterfranchise....

All eyes are on the newest FromSoftware projectElden Ringfollowing its recent gameplay reveal trailer, but Cold Symmetry’sMortal Shellis not one to be missed for fans of the genre. InMortal Shell, the player awakens as a wraith, and must inhabit the bodies of the fallen in order to survive and complete the mission tasked to them by the “Dark Father.” The twist here is that the player’s strengths vary depending on the body they inhabit, a feature that adds a creative new aspect to the Soulslike genre....

God of War(2018) did a very thorough job of exploring Norse mythology, yet some players might feel that it was not quite thorough enough. This is because it only allows players to visit six ofthe nine realms of Norse mythology, with Svartalfheim, Vanaheim, and Asgard all off-limits to players. Thankfully, however, the same cannot be said of the game’s 2022 sequel,Godof War Ragnarok. RELATED:Every God Of War Game, Ranked Unlike its predecessor,God of War Ragnarokallows players to visit all nine realms, as well as Yggdrasil, which is sometimes referred to as the realm between realms and is widely regarded as having been at the very center of the Norse cosmos....

Humble Bundle has become a well-known facet of the modern gaming industry, with the organization’s monthly packages offering players a wide variety of games with a flexible pricing plan and donating proceeds from the sales to charity. The organization frequently features high-profile AAA games likeBorderlands 3and features multiple bundles each month, catering to different players' tastes and benefiting different charitable associations. Now, the Epic Games Store has partnered withHumble Bundleto bring players a selection of games from the popular marketplace....

Summary Ryan Coogler had the distinct honor of introducing not one but two major Marvel Comics heroes in his follow-up to 2018’sBlack Panther,Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. The first character was probably the most impactful as it also introduced a new group of people to the MCU: Namor. The other character plays a significant role in variousIron Mancomics and becomes the genius’s protege. That character is Riri Williams, otherwise known as Ironheart....

TheJackasscrew sure loves their job, at least enough to continue its long-established tradition of filming so many stunts to make two whole movies now that it’s been confirmedJackass 4.5will be heading directly to streaming, only on Netflix. Jackass Foreverpremiered in early Februaryin theaters before making its way to Paramount’s streaming service on March 25, collecting just over $80M in box office revenue against the franchise’s typically modest budget of just $10M....

McDonald’s plans to host a “Stream Week” in order to celebrate its 50th anniversary and has gathered seven of Australia’s mostpopular streamersto help with the festivities, one for each day of the week. Everyone who tunes into these streams at their respective times has a chance to win various prizes. The celebrations were supposed to start this past Sunday on August 1, but one of the prizes featured ended up delaying the event for an undisclosed amount of time....

Hunt, carve, craft, and repeat. This is the tried-and-true formula of theMonster Hunterfranchise which debuted in 2004. In the latest installment,Monster Hunter Risefor Nintendo Switch, old and new players alike can dive into the expansive, creature-filled world from the comfort of their homes, or on the go. Fighting monsters allows players to craft stronger weapons and armor. For newcomers, it may be difficult to discern which armor sets will benefit them the most as hunts get bigger....

Summary One of the biggest criticisms ofMortal Kombat 1since its launch last September has been its lack of character customization, at least compared to its predecessor.Mortal Kombat 11introduced an in-depth gear system where players could swap out three different aspects of a character’s outfit for both cosmetic and gameplay benefits. Though this feature was fairly controversial at the time ofMortal Kombat 11’s release, it’s since become a fan-favorite feature, allowing players to mix and match outfits to create a truly unique version of iconic fighters....

Universal Picturesdropped a newM3GANtrailer, showcasing more footage from the upcoming AI-based killer doll movie set to hit theaters in January 2023 as a bit of respite from the treacly Christmas holidays. Universal andBlumhouse’sM3GAN, the upcoming killer doll movie from horror-megastar-producer James Wan, is soon set to join a long line of horror luminaries in the form of killer dolls. The idea goes back to the originalThe Twilight Zone,Poltergeist,Chucky from theChild’s Playfranchise, andAnnabellefrom all of her self-titled movies in theConjuringuniverse (also created and produced by Wan)....

Summary Noriyuki Konishi, the mangaka behind the hit seriesYo-kai Watch, has launched an all-new manga! The new story is calledAbikore, and follows a totally new and original story that is very different fromYo-kai Watch. This new story, while still aimed at the same demographic, is a sci-fi story with a positive message for young audiences. Abikorefollows an alien named Yoden who comes to Earth with a mysterious weapon called the “Ability Gun....

Connectionsis one of those challenging word puzzles that might seem easy at first. If you just take a look at therules of how to playConnections, it’s very simple to learn. However, the sixteen words the New York Times Games title comes up with to sort into mystery categories are rarely simple. Today’s words are challenging in that they all have several definitions, and many seem like they can be in more than one category....

Summary After weeks of waiting, Eiichiro Oda’s masterpiece returns withOne Piecechapter 1104, and fans are incredibly excited to dive back into the story once again. The events ofOne Piecehave been nothing short of extraordinary over the last few months, with the story tackling the flashback of the character, Bartholomew Kuma, in its entirety, and immediately after the conclusion of it, returning back to the events of Egghead Island, where the war against the Marines and Saint Saturn is now hitting its peak....