After a pretty significant change to Xbox Live, rumors have continued to swirl about the state of multiplayer on Xbox Series X. Some rumors have posited that Xbox Live would eventually merge with Game Pass permanently instead of two separate subscriptions, while others have even stated that Xbox Live multiplayer would become completely free-to-play on Xbox Series X. As interesting as that would be, recentlyHalo Infiniteannounced that multiplayer specifically would be free-to-play for the game....

Production on the third season ofTitansis currently underway following a delayed start due to the pandemic. Now,HBO Maxhas released the first official photo of Anna Diop in the new super-suit for Starfire for next season. WhenTitansdebuted on the DC Universe streaming service in 2018, a vocal group of fans wasupset by the character’s costume design, which was notably different from the outfit worn by her comic book counterpart. While the second season updated the outfit to make it more suitable for crime-fighting rather than a night out on the town, it still bore little resemblance to the source material’s costume aside from the purple color scheme....

The mainstream acceptance of “nerd culture” over the last 20 years has brought with an evergrowing cadre of celebrities who openly share their fandom. Among those names isSupermanhimself, Henry Cavill, who regularly shares his love for fantasy, gaming, and much more between his social media posts and various talk show appearances. It was the latter, though, where Tom Holland got to see Cavill’s fandom first hand as the latter spoke about his love forWarhammerduring the latest episode ofThe Graham Norton Show....

Summary Since Team Cherry announced a sequel toHollow Knight, many have been eagerly awaitingHollow Knight: Silksong. Unfortunately, while the sequel was announced in 2019, the game’s release was delayed past its expected Q1 2023 launch to continue development. As fall approaches, it seems thatHollow Knight: Silksongis still supposed to come out this year, though an official date has not yet been given. With just four months left this year, fans of the 2D platformer still have a lot to be excited about....

Despite an already full line-up of exciting projects to be released over the next few years, Marvel Studios is still looking for more stories to expand theMarvel Cinematic Universewith. Now thatWandaVisionhas established the multiverse concept, the company has been on a seemingly relentless hunt for new characters to add to the ever-growing franchise. This year, Marvel fans can be excited for the arrival of newcomers like Shang-Chi and the Eternals to the MCU, as well as the eventual debut of beloved teams like the X-Men and Fantastic Four, which are now in their rightful home....

It seems like it’s been forever since Spawn was announced as a guest character forMortal Kombat 11,and while fans have waited patiently, most of what they’ve seen has been the occasional tease and Spawn character model render. However, during Final Kombat today, NetherRealm debuted the first major trailer for Spawn. Like many otherMortal Kombat 11trailers, Spawn’s gameplay reveal offers a pretty healthy look at the character’s model and moves in action....

Player Mistakes Back to All Characters In addition to being one of the most powerful people in Fontaine, Neuvillette is also one of the most mysterious. At the start of the Fontaine arc, it’s unclear just exactly what’s going on with him, including why he is so perplexed by human behaviour, and how he harnesses Hydro energy without a Vision. Regardless, he’s an extremely powerful character inGenshin Impactand a great addition to any team that needs a Hydro character....

Sony and Microsoft are currently engaged in a fierce competition to promote their next-gen consoles, the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, in time for their releases later this year, with it even believed thatMicrosoft have more than one consoleto offer this holiday season. And what’sNintendodoing during all of this? It’s clear that the company has no interest in developing a new next-gen console for the time being, not while theNintendo Switchcontinues to be a massive sales success, especially with titles likeAnimal Crossing: New Horizons,which broke another sales recordin Japan only this week....

Summary The Worst Generation has played an incredibly important role inOne Piece.Being the pioneers of the new era, these incredible pirates have, on one occasion or another, shaken the entire foundation of theOne Pieceworld in unimaginable ways. Some of the most incredible pirates have stemmed from the Worst Generation, and as the Final Saga continues, these Worst Generation pirates are going to make an even bigger name for themselves. Given that many major players in the Final Saga are from the Worst Generation and the fact that there are others who are expected to play smaller roles, fans are looking at this pirate generation taking over in the Final Saga of One Piece in more ways than one....

Developer Starbreeze has finally revealed a slew of details about its upcoming heisting flagship,Payday 3, and fans of the franchise now have far better insight into the type of experience they ought to expect. Aside from revealing some gameplay footage and the game’s September 2023 release window, Starbreeze has also gone on record about the game’s monetization scheme and beyond. Up until now,Paydayfans have known precious little about Starbreeze’s all-new series entry....

In many ways, contemporary open-world games have taken a step back by relying too heavily on guiding players to the next area of interest, butRed Dead Redemption 2andAssassin’s Creed Odysseymanage to make matters right. Too often, open world games have actually become linear in gameplay, as some players find themselves traversing in a straight line across the map in the direction of the quest marker on the compass or mini-map. This is one of the reasonsFar Cry 5removed the mini-map, for example, but still kept the compass....

Summary Team Ninja has unveiled new details forRise of the Ronin, including a character creator and up to 4-player online cooperative gameplay. The developer also provided insight into theRise of the Roninmechanics, character interactions, and combat, all within a recent behind-the-scenes video. Rise of the Roninis an upcoming action-role-playing gameset in the tumultuous Bakumatsu era of late 19th-century Japan, slated for release on July 14, 2025, exclusively for PlayStation 5. Developed by Koei Tecmo’s Team Ninja, the game immerses players in the conflict between the Tokugawa Shogunate and anti-shogunate factions during the Boshin War....

Out of all the quests inThe Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim, the most infamous is probably “No Stone Unturned.” Requiring the Dragonborn to find 24 gems across the map and with no markers nor hints as to where they could be, players have understandably been frustrated by this quest. Still, like many aspects ofThe Elder Scrollsseries, these gems have history. Before players were tasked to go on a treasure hunt for the Stones of Barenziah, these gems were embedded in a crown and belonged to a powerful queen....