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This article contains spoilers from One Piece’s Elbaf Arc. Summary The Elbaf Arc ofOne Piececontinues with great intensity, and right before the 2-week-long break that Oda announced recently, he dropped an absolutely spectacular chapter full of a ton of information, a proper adventure in the land of the Giants, and, much to the surprise of every reader, two massive new bounties. Fans did not expect new bounties to be revealedso early into the Elbaf arc, but, they are delighted by this major reveal by the author in the opening few chapters of this Arc....

This article contains spoilers from One Piece’s Egghead Arc. The Egghead Island Arc ofOne Piecewas certainly spectacular in more ways than one, and now, with the successful conclusion of the arc, fans are looking forward to what comes next. Egghead marked the beginning of the Final Saga, and it did sound quite some style, surpassing all expectations. Not only did this arc deliver some of the major deaths, along with big twists and turns and major plot reveals in the story, but it also saw many old characters return once again, which is something that delighted the fans....

This article contains spoilers from One Piece’s Final Saga. The Seraphims are incredibly powerful beings in the world ofOne Piece. Created by Vegapunk, the Seraphim are essentially clones of various strong people in theOne Pieceworld, with intriguing abilities supplied to them via Green Blood. Mostly, the Seraphims are basedon the Seven Warlords of the Sea, also known as the Shichibukai. So far, fans have seen quite a lot of the Seraphims in the story already....

Summary APokemon Scarlet and Violetplayer online has gotten extremely lucky with their first egg hatch, receiving a shiny Mudkip from the egg. Without using the Masuda Method, the odds of receiving a shiny inPokemon Scarlet and Violetis 1 in 4096, making this a very lucky drop indeed. Pokemon breeding hatching eggs has been a part of the series since the second Generation of games. It’s a cool mechanic that gives players ways to get more Pokemon, and remains a staple in the newer games, too....

Summary Card games have long been a staple of casual and competitive gaming, but not many have been able to reach quite as far as thePokemon Trading Card Game. That’s what makesPokemon TCG Pocketso special, as it takes the ever-increasing, widespread reach of thePokemon TCGand places it right into the pocket of its players. Now, rather than bringingPokemon TCGplayers to the table for some fun,Pokemon TCG Pocketlets players enjoy the phenomenon on the go in a brand-new way....

Summary A new rumor suggests that Ubisoft is considering ending support forXDefiantafter the game’s fourth season, with in-house test sessions supposedly being held by the studio’s research team to get new feedback on the shooter.XDefiantis currently in its second season, which launched on September 25 with a new faction, weapons, maps, modes, and much more. Prior to its launch,XDefiantwas crowned by first-person shooter fans as a potential “COD killer.” While the game’s executive producer, Mark Rubin, is aCall of Dutyveteran who has worked on some of the series' most iconic titles, he has previously stated that he has “no idea” ifXDefiantis aCall of Dutykiller and that the studio is simply creating a love letter to the arcade arena shooter that “people can love for a long time....

Summary Warhammer 40,000is known for its harsh, unforgiving universe. It is a galaxy where everything is lethal to the point where just survivingis a major victory. The worst tends to get brought out in everyone, and even the best of intentions become warped and twisted into doing more harm than good. The40kuniverse can get so dark, it makes other sci-fi worldslook almost utopian by comparison. You know things are bad whenAlienlooks like a vastly better universe to live in....

The very first question players ofMetaphor: ReFantaziowill ask themselves before jumping into the epic adventure is: Should I play the game in English or in Japanese? After all, the game was developed by Japanese developers, produced locally in Japan, and employs some of the most notable Japanese voice actors. Is Japanese narration the right answer, or is English still the best way to go for English-speaking audiences? Players who have experience with the previousAtlus games likePersonaandShin Megami Tenseiwill already have a good idea going intoMetaphor: ReFantazioof what the difference between English and Japanese audio in Atlus games is typically like, but for those who’ve never played one of these games before and don’t know which option is the most immersive, here’s a breakdown....

Summary Remakes have become a popular aspect for video games, allowing older games to be reimagined via modern and updated technology. They can create a more accessible experience for those who do not wish to go back and play a title with potentially more awkward gameplay, or aged graphics. Remakes can allow for changes to be made to the older game, sometimes for good, and sometimes not. The characters of any remake will most likely go through design changes, at times quite drastically....

Summary Sony Japan has laid out some mandates for buyers looking to pre-order aPS5 Pro 30th Anniversary Editionbundle, such as having a PSN account and a minimum amount of playtime logged on PlayStation consoles. This is a welcome move to fight scalpers, especially after the limited-editionPS5 Probundle was subjected to heavy scalping in other regions. ThePS5 Pro is already an enthusiast console, but the 30th Anniversary Edition bundle dials it up to the max with its classic PS1-inspired color scheme and numerous matching accessories, namely a standard DualSense, DualSense Edge, disc drive cover, vertical stand, and controller charging station....

Summary For the 2024 Halloween Splatfest inSplatoon 3, players were asked who they would be in a fantasy role, with the Wizard, Knight, and Ninja offered as potential choices.Splatoon 3players made their response clear during the latest Splatfest, as Team Ninja, supported by Deep Cut’s Big Man, won the Splatfest by a considerable margin. The Halloween Splatfest arrived over a month after the beginning of Drizzle Season 2024 inSplatoon 3, which started withthe September Grand Festival....

Summary Studio Zero and many other internal Atlus divisions know how to put style into their video games. From the menus to the character designs, their latest venture viaMetaphor: ReFantaziois oozing with personality. Some of the coolest designs are saved for the boss battles of which there are many. Some of the most memorable ones are also some of the most challenging inMetaphor: ReFantazio. It doesn’t help that many of these bosses are referred to as Humans which feels a bit demeaning....

Summary JRPGsare incredibly deep games, combining long stories with in-depth combat anddifficult boss fights.This genre has made itself known to players across the world as one of the best narrative and mechanical experiences a game can provide, with players often becoming engaged beyond the main story by the central characters that make up the party and world. Yet even among JRPGs withincredibly deep lore, what keeps players coming back will be the gameplay time and time again....