Ubisoft’s iterated on theTom Clancy’suniverse numerous times, before and after the publisher acquired the rights to the franchise back in 2008. Building up a universe far beyond that of the titular author’s legacy, tons of iconic gaming franchises likeSplinter Cell,Rainbow Six, andThe Divisionwere born under the Tom Clancy name. In particular, team-based shooters in different subgenres are plentiful under Ubisoft, and now the publisher is adding another free-to-play iteration to its roster of games....

Summary TopSpin 2K25will be bringing back 2K’s acclaimed tennis sim after 13 years of absence. With a release date set for the near future, many ofTopSpin 2K25’s features have already been revealed to fans. TheTopSpinfranchise has been on the benchsince 2011, withTopSpin 4receiving solid reviews on PS3 and Xbox 360 but a mixed reception on the Wii thanks to poor motion control integration. The originalTopSpinfrom 2003 birthed a healthy series of games, innovating on tennis games with an expanded control scheme and a variety of new mechanics, so there’s certainly a market for a return from this dormancy....

Episode 12 ofTRIGUN STAMPEDEis definitely one of the best episodes of the 2023 Winter anime season for various reasons, including its amazing conclusion of the series' dramatic depiction of the bond and eventual conflict between Vash The Stampede and his older brother, Millions Knives. During this climactic final episode,TRIGUN STAMPEDEsets up its sequel series, while also fleshing out the reasons for the majority of the series' deviations from the original look and feel of the series, and in the fight between Vash and Knives, the series shows a sliver of Vash The Stampede’s original character design....

Summary A new video of the beta forPersona 5: The Phantom Xshows how the Shinjuku area has changed when compared to the one seen in the original game. In real life,Shinjuku is one of Japan’s most recognizable places, as it frequently makes plenty of appearances in Japanese media. This includes video games as well, with the originalPersona 5featuring it as a location fans could visit at any time. This area will also be accessible in thePersona 5: The Phantom Xspin-off....

The deadline for Bethesda’s newest open-world game,Starfield, is looming and fans are itching for news regarding its development. Theupcoming game will be an RPG, with features similar to the developer’s successful franchisesFalloutandThe Elder Scrolls. Longtime Bethesda fans will enjoy the game’s familiar open exploration, resource management, multiple quest lines, and even lock picking.Starfield, however, is different from its predecessors in terms of combat, as shown in last year’s gameplay trailer, and recent rumors suggest that this is thanks to help from another developer within ZeniMax media: id Software....

Summary Marvel’s Wolverinewould do well to pull some enemies from deep in the character’s back catalog rather than relying on his most visible foes. Both as a member of the X-Men as well as a solo hero, Wolverine has fought a remarkable amount of villains over the course of his career. That leavesMarvel’s Wolverinewith a wide selection of characters that could be used as enemies in the story. It would be tempting to leap straight to the most well-known names; however, a soloWolverinegame shouldn’t immediately pass on his more obscure foes....

While the high flyers and technical mat wrestlers are often heralded as the most skilled in the ring, the best brawlers in wrestling also make their art look realistic and brutal. Moreover, it’s a style that works well against technical, high flyers, and powerhouses. The stylistic differences between wrestlers are featured inWWE 2K23. RELATED:WWE 2K23: The Best Powerhouses, Ranked However, picking the right kind of brawler is more than picking or creating a striker base inWWE 2K23....

Summary Xboxreleased a set of new dynamic backgrounds for players to enjoy, including an impressiveCyberpunk 2077-themed background.Xbox’s dynamic backgrounds allow users to spruce up their dashboard by giving them partially moving backdrops. First introduced in 2020, dynamic backgrounds were exclusively released for Xbox Series X and Series S owners. Initially, Waves was the only dynamic background available to users, but over the years,Xbox has periodically added additional backgrounds. These range from Xbox-themed backgrounds, to game-themed backgrounds like theFallout25th Anniversary one, to more abstract backgrounds that can be customized by a user’s My Color selection....

Yakuza: Like a Dragontoppled the existing beat-‘em-up franchise formula in favor of JRPG mechanics. The game performed well and fans seemed receptive to the change, but since then, the series has gone relatively dormant. While fans of the developer have been treated toLost Judgment, theYakuza-series detective spin-off in the meantime, things have been relatively quiet on the development front for the next mainline entry. Now, the team lead has shared a small development update on howYakuza 8is progressing....

Everybody has used a ride-share app, right? Uber, Lyft, Via. But despite its commonality, few horror films have delved into what can go wrong while using one. The new horror movieSpreeembraces the everyday of contemporary times, such as ride-shares, social media, vlogging, and turns it into a strange and horrific adventure. Premiering in January 2020 as part of the Sundance Film Festival,Spreebegan to change the game when it came to the horror genre....

Since Bethesda’s acquisition of theFalloutIP, there has been a slew of 3DFalloutgames that have been excellent in their own right. However, from a pure role-playing perspective, there’s no denying the fact thatFallout: New Vegasis possibly the best of the lot, with Obsidian Entertainment using all its expertise to craft what most people consider to beone of the greatestFalloutgames of all time. RELATED:Fallout: New Vegas – 10 Mods That Make It Feel Like A Brand New Game...

Acting legend Denzel Washington (who received yet another Oscar nomination for Joel Coen’s version ofThe Tragedy of Macbeth) may be best known for his award-winning work inTraining DayandGlory. However, there are underappreciated films he’s done that received mixed to negative criticism. Some of Denzel’s underrated work includes the 90s action thrillerRicochet, the action-comedy2 Guns, the sci-fi action filmVirtuosity, and the Tony Scott filmsMan on FireandThe Taking of Pelham 123. In these features, Denzel portrays tough but vulnerable characters who get caught up in challenging scenarios, while also having some charm and/or a sense of humor....

For decades, gamers have flocked toPokemonto catch digital friends, bond with them, and train to become the greatest Pokemon master. It is very easy to form a connection with Pokemon companions, especially when so many of them are adorably cute, and they also give their all to secure a victory. One of the best benefits of bonding and training a Pokemon is that players may eventually evolve their companions, allowing them to take on a bigger and better form....