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Quick Links Sonic X Shadow Generationsis just a few days away from release, and fans around the world are eager to dive into the game. However, the developers haven’t made it entirely clear when and how players can access it, especially with theearly access version causing some confusion. The game is also launching on multiple platforms — some of which may surprise fans. If you’re wondering which platforms will host Sonic and Shadow’s next big adventure, you’ve come to the right place....

Summary Tekken 8is being review-bombed once again over publisher Bandai Namco’s approach to monetization, with fans making their voices heard on places like Steam.Tekken 8is no stranger to controversy regarding its monetization and paid DLC, with the game being criticized over its inclusion of a battle pass progression system shortly after release. With the introduction of a new paid stage, fans are once again calling out Bandai Namco for the wayTekken 8has been handled post-launch....

While Bethesda’sStarfieldoffered a sizeable universe to explore when it was released, it also marked Bethesda’s first foray into a new IP in nearly 3 decades. That meant that, unlike most of its other universes such as Fallout and Elder Scrolls, many users want more content and lore to get the most out of its latest open-world RPG offering. Starfield: Shattered Spaceis the answer to those requests, building onto the lore of House Va’ruun and their home planet, Va’runn’kai while adding plenty of locations, characters, and enemies as it fleshes out an entirely different storyline that can be played without having to complete the main game’s storyline while complementing the universe it is a part of....

Beginning its life as aDungeons and Dragonscampaign made public on YouTube,The Legend of Vox Machinahas been adapted into an animated series currently entering its third season. Season 3 continues Season 2’s adaptation of the Chroma Conclave arc, in which the group battles an alliance of chromatic dragons. However, amidst the dragon battles,The Legend of Vox Machina’sromantic couples manage to sneak in a little time to develop their relationships. Two romantic relationships are given particular focus in Season 3: noble gunslinger Percival de Rolo (Taliesin Jaffe) and half-elven ranger Vex’ahlia Vessar (Laura Bailey), and Vex’s twin Vax’ildan Vessar (Liam O’Brien) and Air Ashari druid Keyleth (Marisha Ray)....

Summary WhileDragon Ballgames have always been known for having highly satisfying fighting mechanics, there’s something truly special about the way theBudokai Tenkaichiseries handles combat. These games genuinely make the player feel like they’re in theDragon Ballworld, fighting for their life — which is one of the main reasons why this series is still so incredibly popular. Now,Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zerocontinues this legacy and does it better than ever. It brings even sharper, more dynamic combat that capturesthe high-octane action fans love from the anime....

Summary Fans of all things Halloween and spooky season will have the perfect retro 2D platforming game to experience whenOctober Paniclaunches later this month. The adorable pixel adventure will have a free demo available during theSteamNext Fest starting October 14, giving players an enticing taste of what to expect before the title releases just in time for Halloween. October often features a slew of delightful horror offerings, ranging from AAA launches like theremake ofSilent Hill 2to smaller indie treats likeOctober Panic....

Summary A newTomb Raideranimated series was recently released on Netflix featuring a new actress bringing Lara Croft to life. Hayley Atwell lends her voice talents to the iconic video game heroine inTomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft, and the actress has opened up about her future with the franchise. Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croftis set after the events of Crystal Dynamics' popularSurvivortrilogy ofTomb Raidergames, which included the 2013 reboot as well asRise of the Tomb RaiderandShadow of the Tomb Raider....

Summary AnOverwatch 2fan shares a helpful video that shows numerous ways that Cassidy is a vertical hero. ManyOverwatch 2characters are vertically focused like Pharah and D.Va, but some players may not realize that Cassidy is among them. WhenOverwatch 2was released, it added some new characters alongside the heroes from the original game. AsOverwatch 2switched from a 6-player systemto 5-players, some of the originals received nerfs and buffs. Among the heroes that received drastic changes were Doomfist, Orisa, and Bastion....

Summary The first episode of theUzumakianime blew everyone away. Impressive animation that elevated the manga, tense and nerve-wracking music, sound design, and excellent voice acting delivered on the terror an anime adaptation of Junji Ito’s masterpiece should live up to. But thesecond episode premiered to universal disappointment from fans. The animation and direction took a nose dive as a different studio and director took over the production. There’sonly hearsay as to what happened behind the scenesthat caused such a shift in quality, but at the very least, episode 3 does improve on the disaster that episode 2 was....

Quick Links Summary Amazon’sGod of War TVseries saw a shakeup recently as its original showrunners departed due to the studio wanting to change its creative direction for the project.God of Warnow has a new showrunner, but what does this mean for the video game adaptation? Given the success of recent game adaptations likeFalloutandThe Last of Us, fans were excited to learn that Sony Santa Monica’sGod of Wargames would be getting the series treatment....

Debuting in late 2024,Dragon Ball DAIMAis the latest installment in Akira Toriyama’sDragon Ballfranchise and the last new series that thehugely influential mangakaworked on before passing away at the beginning of this year. The story takes place in the immediate aftermath of the Majin Buu saga fromDragon Ball Zand sees Shenron turning Goku and his friends into first-graders following a wish from Gomah: the new King of the Demon Realm. UnlikeDragon Ball Super,Dragon Ball DAIMAwill be available outside of Japan right from the get-go, meaning franchise fans won’t have to wait months to enjoy the show....

Quick Links The Abyssal Contract is one of the many Codex quests players can do early on inThrone and Liberty. This one is set in the spider-infested Carmine Forest, but instead of focusing on the many eight-legged freaks players see there, this quest is all about the haunted dungeon and its cursed inhabitants. While the Abyssal Contract isn’t terribly complicated, it can be confusing for players who have no idea where its main objectives are supposed to be....

The Answer DLC forPersona 3 Reloadwas a big addition to the game, but it might not turn into a recurring element for the series. With The Answer,Persona 3 Reloadgot an extra campaign to further the story, albeit one that already appeared in a previous release. Despite how significant this seems, it’s too early to assume that this could become a pattern for the future.Personagames have done several experiments with their formula in the past....