BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Betrayer

Summary At this point,BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood Waris in competition with itself, as each successive part in the adaptation of the climactic final arc of Tite Kubo’s magnum opus has brought something bigger and better than the last. In the fourth episode of Part 3, titled “The Betrayer”, Ichigo and Uryū finally cross paths after their arrival at the Soul King’s Palace. It is packed with developments that we didn’t get in the manga, including an epic brawl between Ichigo Kurosaki and Uryu Ishida, not to mention a first-everlook at the latter’s Quincy: Vollständig....

July 6, 2025 · 5 min · 907 words · Amanda Tran

Bosch: Legacy Is A Proven Commodity So Why Could It Be Ending?

Summary The final season ofBosch: Legacykicks off onPrime Videooffshoot, Freevee in March 2025, and it’s a real gut punch for the many fans who were expecting the crime show to keep going, as the universe was trying to expand with the Renee Ballard spin-off.BoschandBosch: Legacyhave both been huge successes for Amazon, so the decision to end it is a questionable one that has fans all over the world scratching their heads in disbelief....

July 6, 2025 · 4 min · 823 words · Robert Cabrera

Captain America: Brave New World Has One Big Uphill Battle

Summary Captain America: Brave New Worldis only a few months away from being released in cinemas, and the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) movie has one big fight that it needs to win. The upcoming film will star Anthony Mackie, and fans aren’t entirely convinced that the actor can carry aMarvel Studiostentpole movie on his own. Anthony Mackie has been part of the MCU for a long time now. He was first introduced as Sam Wilson (AKA The Falcon) inCaptain America: The Winter Solider....

July 6, 2025 · 5 min · 1008 words · Daniel Freeman

Composer David Wise Discusses Creating Nikoderiko: The Magical World's Music

Nikoderiko: The Magical Worldis a retro-style platforming game set on a mysterious, magical island. Inspired by platformers likeNintendo’s iconicDonkey Kong Countryseries,Nikoderiko: The Magical Worldfollows the adventures of its mongoose protagonists, Niko and Luna, who must save the island and its tribes from the villainous Grimbald, who has stolen an ancient relic. The pair must venture across seven unique worlds, battle bosses, and navigate levels that switch seamlessly between 2D and 3D to save the day....

July 6, 2025 · 15 min · 3122 words · Russell Franklin

Cryptic Studios is Laying Off Staff

Summary Staff at veteran game developerCryptic Studiosare experiencing another round of layoffs, almost a year after the last round.Cryptic Studiosdevelops and operates the massively multiplayer online gamesNeverwinterandStar Trek Online. Cryptic Studios is a veteran of the persistent online multiplayer space. Originally founded in 2000, developers at the studio createdCity of Heroes,one of the best MMORPGs of all timeand a seminal influence for superhero online games. The company also went on to create more MMORPGs, includingChampions Online, based on theChampionstabletop game, theStar Trek-based MMOStar Trek Online, andNeverwinter....

July 6, 2025 · 3 min · 518 words · John Brooks

Dandadan Episode 5: New Characters Revealed

Summary Quick Links DandadanEpisode 5 is just around the corner, and fans are incredibly excited to see what the story delivers next. The first major segment of the first season ofDandadanwrapped up withthe defeat of the Turbo Granny, and now, fans know that things are going to be more exciting than ever before moving forward. Of course, it is highly likely that the pace of the next episode ofDandadanis going to be slower, given that the story just finished an incredibly high-octane battle....

July 6, 2025 · 6 min · 1152 words · Cameron Carpenter

Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster: All Camera Part Locations

Quick Links Dead Rising Deluxe Remasteris a new version of the cult classic. Capcom has kept all the madness of the original while updating the graphics. Autosaves and smarter survivors make the game more friendly for new players, but returning survivors can expect the same brutal boss fights and time limits. Frank West is a bold and experienced photojournalistwho will do just about anything for the scoop of the century. This means that taking photos is a mechanic in the game....

July 6, 2025 · 2 min · 398 words · James Shaffer

Destiny 2 Fan Transforms Their Warlock Into a Spy vs. Spy Tribute

Summary ADestiny 2fan recently recreated the iconic Black and White Spies from theSpy vs. Spyseries. TheDestiny 2fan was able to make use of a new cosmetic set and some well-executed edits to pay tribute to the iconic spies. Destiny 2gives players a ton of choices when it comes to classes and gear for their characters in the game. Withthree different classes to choose from inDestiny 2,each one with different options for abilities and unique cosmetics, fans have a wide range of items to choose from when creating their character....

July 6, 2025 · 3 min · 507 words · Mark Copeland

Destiny 2: How to Get More Tonic Recipes

Quick Links The Revenant Episode has finally arrived inDestiny 2, and with it comes a brand new seasonal artifact and tonics that will enhance your abilities in battle. Tonics serve as this season’s upgrade branch so you can unlock new gear, upgrade your artifact, and brew some boosts that willhelp in higher-tier activitieslike Grandmaster Nightfalls and Raids. Destiny 2will tell you exactly how to brew these tonics, and you can choose which ones you’d like to use depending on your playstyle and build....

July 6, 2025 · 3 min · 469 words · Jeffrey Leach

Disco Elysium Remains An Innovative Use of One Trope, 5 Years Later

Summary Disco Elysiumcelebrates its fifth anniversary today. Developer ZA/UM’s take on the CRPG format in a meticulously handcrafted setting for its debut title was nearly universally praised as a visionary achievement and has since become one of the most beloved (and highest-rated) video games of all time.Disco Elysium’s success was predicated on a number of facets, one of which is its fantastic depiction of a fascinating character struggling with themselves and their place in a strange yet still familiar world ravaged by various disasters both natural and man-made....

July 6, 2025 · 4 min · 664 words · Jared Barber

Ditch the DualSense for These Custom PS5 Controllers

In past eras, building or modifying a custom controller required hours of time-consuming work. Today, a booming industry of customizable controllers caters to competitive gamers with different play styles. A custom controller may have an outlandish-looking faceplate or enable gamers to swap sticks and buttons. Thebest controllersfor dedicated PS5 gamers often have more remappable commands than the DualSense, as well as improved battery life. PDP’s Victrix Pro BFG Wireless PS4|5 controller HexGaming Rival Pro Controller The DualSense initially attracted attention with more wide-ranging vibrations and immersive adaptive triggers....

July 6, 2025 · 13 min · 2648 words · Martin Olson

Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero Mod Adds Super Saiyan White to the Game

Summary Dragon Ball: Sparking Zeroalready has quite a few mods, with one giving Gohan the fan-made Super Saiyan White form as a playable upgrade. Escalating power levels and new forms are commonplace in the world ofDragon Ball, with each new story arc seeing heroes like Goku and Vegeta surpass their limits to defeat the current enemy. From the original Super Saiyan form to more recent power-ups like Super Saiyan God and Ultra Instinct, most of these upgrades are playable inDragon Ball: Sparking Zeroto some capacity....

July 6, 2025 · 4 min · 656 words · Matthew Morgan

Even in Final Fantasy's Multiplatform Era, PlayStation Still Seems Favored

Square Enix has historically been inconsistent with the platforms it releasesFinal Fantasygames on, though it has prioritized PlayStation consoles in most instances. The latest mainline installments in the series,Final Fantasy 16,Final Fantasy 7 Remake, andFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth, all launched as PlayStation console exclusives. On the other hand,Crisis Core FF7 Reunion, which was a prequel to the originalFF7, strangely launched on all platforms while itsRemakecounterpart did not. Then there’s the 2021Final Fantasyspin-offStranger of Paradise: FF Origin, which was released on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC....

July 6, 2025 · 4 min · 722 words · Adrienne Reed