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Summary For years, it was rumored that Marvel Studios was working on aThunderboltsmovie. At the time, many expected it to include Baron Zemo, as played by Daniel Brühl, with a cast of characters that closely resembled that of the comics. However, when it was revealed in 2022 that Marvel Studios had hired director Jake Schreier for itsThunderbolts*movie, many were surprised that the film was coming together so quickly, and that it was set to feature a much different line-up than expected....

Fortnite’s annual Fortnitemares event is back, and with it comes an exciting variety of skins and events for players to look forward to. FromTexas Chainsaw Massacre’s Leatherface to Mephisto from Marvel Comics, this year’s new lineup has introduced plenty of iconic characters toFortnitein honor of the Halloween season. One addition in particular, though, has brought one of the more recent genre icons into the spotlight. Billy the Puppet from theSawfranchise has staked his claim as a Fortnitemares boss, and the run-in with the evil puppet may take some players by surprise who aren’t expecting it....

Quick Links Fortnitemares returns for Chapter 5 Season 4, bringing one of the biggest content drops of the season. This Halloween, players can dive into a spooky-themedFortniteisland, all while getting their hands onitems like the Boom Billyand zipping through the map’s horror locations with the Chainsaw. Exciting boss fights also make an appearance during this Fortnitemares, providing players with unique challenges and bountiful rewards. Among the exciting boss fights, players can try their lucktaking on Billy the Puppet, found at Freaky Fields....

Summary FromSoftware’s next game has an opportunity to pay homage to one ofElden Ring’s most iconic and beloved in-game memes — the “turtle/dog” gag. Turtles being humorously labeled as “dogs” through player messages ended up becoming an enduring joke among theElden Ringcommunity that provided a great contrast to the serious tone of the game. Acknowledging this meme in the next FromSoftware title would be a fantastic way to connect with the community and keep that whimsical humor and charm of the joke alive....

Besides their obvious and myriad differences,Silent HillandResident Evilgo hand-in-hand in a lot of ways and that’s probably only going to become truer as time passes andSilent Hill’s franchise steps back into the limelight. By some miracle,Silent Hillhas managed to remain popular with a decent following even though even its most die-hard loyalists would agree that the franchise’s best games were its original trilogy. Still, with a slate of highly maligned or unmemorable games being released in the years since, adoration forSilent Hillseemingly hasn’t died down at all....

Quick Links Interested in fighting the horrors of hell like intheDOOMseries, but with a touch of roguelite elements like inDead CellsandVampire Survivors? Then head toHalls of Torment, a horde survival game developed by Chasing Carrots. The game’s retro vibe mixes with successful elements of other roguelikes, such asBlessings, abilities, equipment, and a variety of characters to choose from. If you are new toHalls of Torment, you willstart with the Swordsman, a character wielding a Zweihander that grants him access to AOE sweep attacks....

Hollow Knight: Silksongcontinues to shroud itself in mystery regarding any news about its release. Although there’s no telling when it will officially come out, it at least gives Team Cherry time to craft everything the game needs to garner success. Theknown information aboutSilksong’s characters, settings, and enemiesalready shows promise, yet the game can reach even greater heights with a few additions. A good example would be reusing cut content that was originally intended forHollow Knight, and there’s a particular one that, if introduced in the sequel, could make it even more compelling to play through....

Summary Diablo 4’s Vessel of Hatred expansion introduces a wealth of content to the base game, including an original story in which players follow Neyrelle through the new Nahantu region on her mission to destroy the Prime Evil Mephisto. Vessel of Hatred has also opened the door for countless updates to the overallDiablo 4experience, changing major aspects of the game from its progression system to its endgame content. However, while these additions are welcome, the debut of the new Spiritborn class might be the cherry on top of it all....

Quick Links While it sets out to follow many of the same beats as its contemporaries,Throne and Libertyalso ensures that it does enough of its own thing to set it apart from the crowd. This includes its class system, which does not revolve around choosing a specific kind of character, i.e. mage or warrior, but rather is about the weapon combinations a player chooses. Players can experiment with a handful of combos to find the right fit for their favored playstyle, using things likeSkill Conversion Booksto supplement their character builds....

Imaginationis among the5 Royal Virtuesthat players need to increase to interact with Followers, increase their bond ranks, and complete certain objectives inMetaphor: ReFantazio. The Royal Virtues are the main character’s stats, which include Courage, Wisdom, Tolerance, Eloquence, and Imagination. There are certain in-game activities that players can engage in that provide a point to increase their stats — Imagination in this case. Increase/Raise Imagination in Metaphor ReFantazio There are3 main ways to increase imaginationinMetaphor: ReFantazio....

Quick Links Break DMG has been getting a lot of new characters lately, which has boosted its usage inHonkai: Star Rail. The newest addition in version 2.6 is a Galaxy Ranger who calls herself the Dazzling Ninja, and her banner goes together with Dan Heng’s alternate form, Imbibitor Lunae. Rappa is a Erudition unit that deals Imaginary DMG to enemies. As a Erudition, Rappa has an arsenal of AoE attacks that can compete with Dan Heng’s hits....

There is only one post-credits scene that Soulslike fans can’t get out of their minds right now, and that’s the tease about Dorothy andThe Wizard of Ozat the end ofLies of P. WithDLC on the way from Neowiz Games, along with a sequel confirmed to be in development and the fact that Dorothy’s story is about to be adapted in the same way as Pinocchio’s, it’s no wonder why players are buzzing with speculation as they wait for more from the studio behind one of 2023’s best RPGs....

TheMarveluniverse is vast and filled with a massive roster of compelling and diverse characters, but the spotlight has recently been set on one of the brand’s more lesser-known characters. Agatha Harkness has gained a huge platform in the MCU, with the character bringing heavy witchcraft elements along with her via theAgatha All Alongseries. TheMarvelcharacter has only recently been a major player in the MCU’s newest phase, but her influence should also trickle over into gaming....