Mass Effect Legendary Edition's Game Pass Addition Showcases a Trend For the Service

Today’s news thatMass Effect: Legendary Editionis coming to Xbox Game Pass later this month is fantastic for anyone looking to experience an updated version of one of gaming’s most iconic trilogies. Althoughthe original games along withMass Effect: Andromedahave been on the servicefor quite some time thanks to EA Play, it’s always nice to play remastered versions of older titles to capitalize on enhancements to things like resolution and frame rate....

May 18, 2025 · 2 min · 396 words · Robert Erickson

Monster Hunter Rise: How to Claim Pre-Order Bonus and Deluxe Edition Items

Players that opted to pre-orderMonster Hunter Rise, or purchase its Deluxe Edition, will receive several special DLC items. That said, fans will need to claim these items before they can use them, and the way that is done may not be immediately obvious. Fortunately, it is quite simple to access these bonuses inMonster Hunter Rise, and this short guide contains a full walkthrough of the process for those players that need it....

May 18, 2025 · 2 min · 415 words · Carlos Freeman

Most Rewarding Trophies To Hunt For From September 2022's Games

When players usually look into working on aPlayStationTrophy list, the first things they search for are easy and difficult Trophies. Gamers will often like to know what the toughest tasks ahead of them will be while also making note of the achievements that will be unlocked naturally along the way. Making note ofstrange Trophy objectivescan also help, as players could remember to go for them during their playthroughs and save some time....

May 18, 2025 · 4 min · 755 words · Gabriela Schneider

My Hero Academia: Mr. Compress's Compress Quirk, Explained

Summary In the popular seriesMy Hero Academia, most people have developed unique superhuman abilities known as Quirks. These Quirks come in many different forms and vary greatly in terms of power and capability. Within the villain group calledthe League of Villains, one member stands out for the unusual yet tremendously versatile abilities granted by his Quirk. That member is Atsuhiro Sako, better known by his villain name “Mr. Compress”. Mr. Compress’s Quirk allows him to compress any object or person within a spherical area surrounding his hand into an incredibly small marble-sized sphere....

May 18, 2025 · 5 min · 1026 words · Karen Alvarez

New Black Panther 2 Set Photo May Confirm Namor's MCU Introduction

Plot details for the long-awaitedBlack Panther: Wakanda Foreverhave been kept under wraps, but one rumor that has continued to brew all throughout the film’s production is the Atlantean anti-hero Namor having a role in the film. Now, a new behind-the-scenes photo that reveals an underwater set may confirm Namor’s appearance inBlack Panther 2. Namor the Submariner, who was first introduced inMarvel Comics#1 in 1939, is the son of a mortal sea captain and an Atlantis princess....

May 18, 2025 · 3 min · 504 words · Steven Smith

New Fullmetal Alchemist Live Action Trailer Highlights New Characters

A new trailer has been released for the next two live-actionFullmetal Alchemistmovies, calledFullmetal Alchemist: Final Chapter - The Final ScarandFullmetal Alchemist: The Final Chapter - The Last Transmutation. The highlight of this new trailer is the 15 characters who fans are getting a good first look at. The firstFullmetal Alchemistlive-action movie came to cinemas in Japan back on December 1st, 2017. Fans have been waiting over four years for a good look at the next films, with little knowledge of what was coming next (with only anew manga by the same authorin the meantime)....

May 18, 2025 · 3 min · 507 words · Ronald Allen

Ninja Comments on Nadia Cheating Controversy

TheTwitchstreaming icon Ninja has commented on the controversy surrounding a fellow streamer, Nadia. TheTwitchstreamer and popular gaming TikTok influencer Nadia was recently alleged to have cheated and removed from a promotionalCall of DutyLAN event. Ninja defended Nadia and lambasted the internet critics that accused Nadia of cheating. In Ninja’s view, the controversy was fabricated but is turning in Nadia’s favor. Nadia is best known for her Twitch streams ofCall of Duty: Warzoneand TikTok videos she creates for her over 2 million followers....

May 18, 2025 · 3 min · 447 words · Tiffany Jones

Obi-Wan Kenobi’s Art Direction: Prequels & Originals Meet In The Middle

Obi-Wan Kenobihas come and gone, and although it seems likely that a season two will arrive at some point, fans are still bittersweet at the conclusion of the limited series. The show brought back Ewan McGregor in the title role, a character that he first played all the way back in 1999’sThe Phantom Menace.The ending even reunited him with his former master, Qui-Gon Jinn, once again played by Liam Neeson....

May 18, 2025 · 5 min · 853 words · Kimberly Mays

PlayStation Video May Show First Look at Next-Gen Grand Theft Auto 5 Graphics

Rockstar Games’ monumentalGrand Theft Auto 5was first released to massive critical acclaim in 2013. While it initially launched on the PS3 and Xbox 360, Rockstar followed up the original release with an enhanced version for PC, PS4, and Xbox One.Grand Theft Auto 5is still selling incredibly well to this day, and as such, Rockstar has decided to re-release the title once again on the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. Rockstar has been pretty tight-lipped about the upcoming next-gen version, but it has stated thatGrand Theft Auto 5: Enhanced Editionwill have performance enhancements, visual upgrades, and technical improvements....

May 18, 2025 · 3 min · 488 words · Taylor Watts

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl: Which Starter Makes the Game Easier?

One of the oldest traditions in thePokemonfranchise is choosing a starter. During the first Generation there were heated debates about whetherBulbasaur, Charmander, or Squirtlewere the best, and their final evolutions graced the box art forPokemon Green,Red, andBlueversions respectively. While future titles would feature Legendaries on the cover, that initial starter choice remained. This will still be true for the upcoming Gen 4 remakesPokemon Brilliant DiamondandShining Pearl. ThoseKanto region starters set up the patternof choosing a Grass, Fire, or Water-type Pokemon at the beginning of an adventure....

May 18, 2025 · 5 min · 1007 words · Joshua Roach

Pokemon GO Announces Spring Event With Shiny Bunnelby and Mega Lopunny

For a short while,Pokemon GOis celebrating the changing of the season with a spring event. The event will run for four days, and during this time, Niantic is increasing the appearance of spring-themed Pokemon. This includes a flower crown-wearing Pikachu and Chansey, as well as Exeggcute, Marill, Plusle, Minun, Bunneary, and Bunnelby, all of which will appear more frequently in the wild. The featured attractions for this event are Shiny Bunnelby and Mega Lopunny, marking the first time it will be available as a Mega Raid boss....

May 18, 2025 · 3 min · 473 words · Amanda Kennedy

PS Plus Premium Game Trials Could Be a Game Changer

After months of speculation and fan-theorizing, details on Sony’s plans forPlayStation Plusare slowly starting to emerge. In terms of official press releases, the platform holder has announced that the subscription service’s new multi-tiered format will roll out in select Asian markets from May 23. From there, the rest of the world’s PS4 and PS5 owners will gradually get access to the new Essential, Extra, andPremium tiersthroughout the month of June....

May 18, 2025 · 5 min · 996 words · Scott Brown

Ramattra Takes Over the Overwatch 2 Twitter Account

The lead-up to Ramattra’s debut inOverwatch 2hits its crescendo as the omnic terrorist takes over the PlayOverwatch Twitter account. The “hack” went on for a few hours and Ramattra replied toOverwatch 2content creators and fans during that time.Excitement forOverwatch 2’s first “Tempo Tank” is palpable. Fans have been clamoring for any bits of lore that the developers have released and are excited for what new meta and gameplay tricks will be thought up incorporating the new hero....

May 18, 2025 · 3 min · 433 words · Ryan Garcia