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Summary Marvel Studios is set to unleash a new team withThunderbolts*, which is set to hit theaters next summer. The movie is set to feature a cast of former villains, including the likes of the Winter Soldier, Ghost, andUS Agent. However, along with marking the return of some of Marvel Studios' underused bad guys,Thunderbolts*is set to introduce a brand-new character to the Marvel Cinematic Universe with Sentry, as played by Lewis Pullman....

Summary Twitchis making a major change to the way the Amazon-owned streaming platform calculates its requirements to obtain partner status, now including viewership from raids from other channels. The massively popular streaming platform has seen plenty of changes in recent years to make a positive impact on its talents, shipping out a plethora of helpful features.Twitch rolled out new updates to its clipping systemlast month, offering the ability for users to easily make “portrait” versions of their clips and promising future upgrades....

Summary With more news about theNovaseries development emerging, some rumors are starting to seem credible. It appears that two familiar faces may return to the franchise, sparking intrigue among fans. While theNovaseries is still in its early stages and may take time to release, these rumors are fueling excitement. Reports suggest that two characters fromGuardians of the Galaxycould make a comeback, heightening anticipation. The combination of nostalgia and new adventures is sure to attract attention as more details unfold....

Summary Diablo 4’s Vessel of Hatred has a lot going for it with its introduction of an original story and the Spiritborn class, but the new Nahantu region is one of its most appealing features — from a visual standpoint, at least. Originally fromDiablo 2, the Nahantu regionoffers players something much more thanDiablo 4’s Sanctuary has been able to, and it’s a step in the right direction. Diablo 4’s Vessel of Hatred expansion has revampedDiablo 2’s Nahantu region to reflect the DLC’s story, but it also has more life than it has ever had, thanks to modern technology....

God of Warsits among Sony’s most storied first-party franchises. From the no-holds-barred action and Shakespearean drama of the original Greek saga to the intimate and measured action-adventure of the Norse games,God of Warhas undergone a number of permutations, morphing into something very different over time. Just as modern audiences are starting to grow accustomed to the bearded, wizened Kratos entrenched in Scandinavian myth,rumors have emerged about the classicGod of Wargames getting remasteredfor a PS5 release....

ThoughThe Simshas had multiple mobile iterations over its history, the franchise’s latest installment could act as EA’s personal experiment. CalledThe Sims Labs: Town Stories, this spin-off will be a town-building and simulation game similar toThe Sims. No official announcement for the game has come from EA, with a listing for the game appearing on the Google Play Store before being taken down. However, unlike mainlineThe Simsgames, the original Google Play Store listing describesThe Sims Labs: Town Storiesas a building simulation game in which players create their own town....

Summary Over seventeen years after its initial release, the action thrillerHitmanhas appeared on Netflix’s global Top 10 streaming charts. The film was received poorly upon release in 2007 but has found renewed success on streaming. Hitmanis an adaptation of IO Interactive’s video game franchise of the same name, which puts players in the shoes of the deadly Agent 47. In the movie, Timothy Olyphant stars as the barcode-branded assassin, who is caught up in a political conspiracy that puts both Interpol and the Russian FSB on his tail....

Summary I love that every episode ofAmerican Horror Storiesis a dark take on familiar horror elementsand am intruiged by the upcoming fourth season, which will premiere on October 15th, 2024 as part of Hulu’s fun Huluween event. The past three seasons have featured impressive storylines that manage to surprise even the biggest and smarest horror fans. TheAmerican Horror Storiesepisode “Bloody Mary"is a scary and riveting take on the urban legend that has been featured in pop culture for several decades....

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024will be the latest iteration in the series that dates back to 1982. A newer installment was released in 2020 and now a 2024 version is on the way, with a load of improvements and new features. Microsoft has shared the system requirements for the game, and the ideal specdemands 64GB of RAM, which is quite a lot, considering no other game asks for that amount of RAM....

Summary Strohl is one of the first characters players meet inMetaphor: ReFantazio,the new JRPG from Atlus that combinesPersona-like mechanics with a fantasy setting. An idealist from a noble family, Strohl witnessed his village being destroyed by a monster attack when he was a child and, years later, decided to join the protagonist to save the world. Responsible for awakening the Warrior Archetype, Strohl focuses on brute strength, with skills and attributes leveled to benefit attacks that cause physical damage to opponents....

Summary Fans of real-time strategy games will know that an RTS lives or dies on its maps. Whether it’s expertly craftedcampaign missions that stick in one’s mindor custom maps that push competitive RTS gamers to their limits, the unique strategies involved in conquering them are what makes an RTS fan tick. Maps have become iconic for all sorts of reasons: crafted spaces forcing teams into early resource conflicts, new mechanics and novel ideas, or unique strategy encouragement for different army types....

Summary Open-world games rely on the immersion of their players, with many of them encouraging the player to delve deeper into the world they are a part of, from exploring areas away from the main quest line to evencreating a storylinethat will keep the player hooked. While the exploration aspect may be of the most importance in open-world games, some players may be interested in those titles that allow them to take on the role of a primitive character, especially one that tends to use their brutish strength to deal with problems....

Summary Open-world games are known for their abilityto immerse playersin new, fantastical realms. Any open-world game - and there are a lot of them these days - lives and dies on how well players can connect to the setting, in no small part because players will need to be exploring this setting, usually with quite a lot of scrutiny, for a good deal of the game’s overall playtime. But, from thegenre’s early originsto the expansive, modern titles, the fantasy setting has always been a prime choice for those looking to tell stories in open-world settings....