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Haloseason 2 has been quite the journey for series newcomer James Ackerson, played by actor Joseph Morgan. As the new boss of the Spartan Program, Ackerson is disliked byHalo’s Silver Team and frequently brushes shoulders with Master Chief to exert his newfound authority. It also quickly becomes apparent that he is highly skilled at manipulation. Yet, there’s also a deeper, more emotional side to Ackerson as a complex antagonist, a feat Morgan is well-known for portraying in previous works like Klaus inThe Originals....

Since the game’s launch,Marvel’s Avengershas made some great improvements when it comes to cosmetics. Not only has the game improved its offerings to includeofficial MCU costumes and much more comic book accurate skins, but there is also a much more realistic path to earning select cosmetics through in-game activities now. The fastest and guaranteed way to earn any cosmetic is still going to be to drop some real world dollars and cents in theMarvel’s AvengersMarketplace, but the new Shipments mechanic offers a different path....

TheMass Effectseries is well-acquainted with controversy, having been the subject of it a number of times. WithMass Effect 3’svanillaending being dragged through the mud by fans andMass Effect Andromedafailing to live up to expectations, BioWare’s biggest sci-fi franchise has landed in a strange spot. Now, however, EA has confirmed that anewMass Effectgameis in the works with series veterans, but where the game should be set is up for debate. It’s a difficult spot to be in, especially as BioWare struggles with the consecutive failures ofMass Effect AndromedaandAnthem,both of which have garnered deeply rooted negative associations....

As fans eagerly await the release ofAssassin’s Creed Valhalla, many are closely re-watching the gameplay reveal from last week’s Ubisoft Forward stream. While doing so, many features have since been confirmed, both new and old. For example, the game’s developers recently noted that a feature that was removed fromAssassin’s Creed Odysseywill be brought back to the upcoming game:Memory Corridor confessions. However, a new gameplay addition was revealed during the gameplay at Ubisoft Forward, though the developers barely even acknowledged its existence until recently....

Summary Warner Bros. cartoon battlerMultiVersushasn’t shied away from adding characters from adult-oriented media to its roster of playable fighters, and one fan has unveiled their concept for an entire move set that could be incorporated forBreaking Badmain character Walter White.MultiVersusis built around the concept of an ever-expanding roster, and Walt seems to be one of the community’s top picks for a character slot. MultiVersus' diverse roster is made up of more than two dozen characters who work under the iconic WB shield emblem, from classic cartoon characters likeLooney Toons' Marvin the Martian to more modern animated characters like Steven Universe andAdventure Time’s Jake the Dog....

Sasuke Uchiha is one ofNaruto’sfinest fighters and among the most important characters in the story. Being an Uchiha, Sasuke was destined for greatness from the beginning, and the fact that he was a main character only made him that much more relevant. Kishimoto,Naruto’sauthor, often describes Sasuke as the Yin to Naruto’s Yang, meaning their importance to the story was almost equal and when one got stronger so did the other....

Nintendo’s digital presentations have not been easy to predict since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, with the company mainly resorting to Nintendo Direct Minis throughout 2020. Last year, fully featured Nintendo Directs came back and have been releasing consistently since February 2021. This year however, it feels as thoughNintendohas skipped many opportunities to host its usualIndie Worldevents, opting not to hold them alongside GDC or PAX West as it has in past years....

Summary Planets inNo Man’s Skyare auto-named, and one lucky player has discovered a planet named Reddit while exploring a new system. Planets can have their names changed after being found. The first scan, however, does show what name the planet was randomly labeled byNo Man’s Sky. Planets areprocedurally generated inNo Man’s Skyand can be explored by those who find them when jumping to different systems or warping to the location using a set of coordinates....

Blizzard is making a major change toOverwatchthat should make many, if not most players very happy. The change has to do withOverwatch’s Competitive Play restrictions that limit which characters can be chosen into distinct Hero Pools. Blizzard’s decided that all Competitive tiers below Master and Grandmaster will no longer have to deal with Hero Pools. That’s the vast majority ofOverwatchplayers no longer having to worry about limitations regarding which hero they want to pick....

Summary Many fans of thePokemonseries believe that there are far too few “baby Pokemon” in the series, leading one creative fan artist to design a new pre-evolutionary form of their own for the Bug and Fighting-type Pokemon, Heracross. Despite it appearing in practically everyPokemontitle since its introduction to the series as well as its overall popularity among fans, Heracross doesn’t have much when it comes to evolutions, which makes it something of a double-edged sword in terms of strength....

Summary APokemon GOplayer recently found themselves capturing a highly sought-after shiny Pokemon, only to find out the Pokemon’s stats make it basically useless. Alongside the sizable roster of creatures to discover, the massively popular monster-catching mobile game offers a wide variety of unique variants of its many Pokemon. Each Pokemon a player captures can vary in its base stats, with some boasting particular advantages for the game’s battles, alongsidethePokemonfranchise’s traditional “shiny” variants....

Summary The task of choosing among the bestPokemonfiller episodes is a tall order, especially since the anime series has captivated audiences with its thrilling adventures, epic battles, and heartwarming friendships. These filler episodes do not directly advance the main storyline. Nevertheless, these non-canon offerings serve as more than just placeholders; they offer insights into characters' personalities, introduce new creatures, and provide much-needed comic relief. In doing so, they contribute humor, emotional resonance, and unexpected twists to the narrative....

Fans of management sims who always wanted to build and manage their own city should look no further thanCities: Skylines. Perhaps one of the most impressive city simulators ever to grace gaming,Cities: Skylinescan be as elaborate or simple as fans need them to be, thanks to its extensive gameplay features. Aside from mods, players can be as detailed or simplified in their approach to city management, accommodating a lot of various playstyles....