Metal Slug Tactics CEO Talks Roguelike Gameplay and Build Variety

Metal Slug Tacticsoffers a completely different angle on the iconic run-and-gun shooter series, both figuratively and literally thanks to its isometric perspective. As a roguelike turn-based tactics game,Metal Slug Tacticscan’t quite rely on franchise staples to resonate with players; instead, the indie games team at Leikir Studio needed to deliver compelling turn-based gameplay in a roguelike package that would keep players engaged for repeated runs. In an interview with Game Rant, Leikr Studio CEO Aurelién Loos spoke to us about how the team tackled a universal challenge that roguelike developers face: how to make a game that’s engaging in the long term when the genre’s conventions are inherently repetitive....

July 9, 2025 · 4 min · 662 words · Matthew Steele

Michael Connelly's Contract Clause Could Explain Bosch: Legacy's Cancelation

Summary Bosch: Legacywill be back on television screens in March 2025, but the drama behind the scenes is threatening to overshadow what is bound to be a brilliant season. Amazon canceledBosch: Legacyafter filming had already finished on the third season, and fans have been questioning why this could be. It could be a mixture of things, andMichael Connelly did reveal something interesting in a recent interview that could shed some light on Amazon’s mindset....

July 9, 2025 · 4 min · 648 words · David Joseph

Monopoly GO Players Can Win a Signature Spider-Man or Iron Man Dice, but There’s a Catch

SinceMonopoly GO’s collaboration with Marvel, Scopely has gone above and beyond by introducing engaging Marvel-themed events and a variety ofcollectible cosmetic items. From tokens, emojis, shields, and now signature dice, players can fully customize their boards and showcase their love for their favorite Marvel heroes. The first signature dice you can grab inMonopoly GOare the Spider-Man or Iron Man Dice – depending on which team you choose. Read on to learn how you can add one of these to your collection....

July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 394 words · Taylor Harris

Monopoly GO: Thwip And Zip Rewards And Milestones

Quick Links Now that the Covert Quest tournament has concluded,Monopoly GOhas announced another action-packed leaderboard tournament: Thwip and Zip. It begins on Nov 13 and will run for 24 hours, so you’ll have a day to complete its milestones and get the top rank on the leaderboard. In Thwip and Zip, you can earn some great rewards, likeGauntlets for the Amazing Partners event, plus tons of dice and Marvel GO sticker packs....

July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 348 words · Christopher Rivera

Mortal Kombat 1 May Have Shot Itself In The Foot By Revealing a Huge Secret

This article contains spoilers for theScreamfranchise. On November 19, the Woodsboro killer Ghostface joined the roster ofMortal Kombat 1as the latest DLC fighter to be introduced from the Khaos Reigns expansion and Kombat Pack 2. The first horror-themed fighter playable inMortal Kombat 1, Ghostface joins the storied cast of slashers who have made their way to fight in Mortal Kombat, including Freddy Krueger, Jason Voorhees, and Leatherface. As Ghostface, players will be able to reenact some of the most iconic attacks from across the six-film-longScreamseries, though mostly with just Ghostface’s signature knife....

July 9, 2025 · 5 min · 865 words · Jasmine Bennett

Naruto: How Kishimoto Ruined Naruto's Hokage Dream, Explained

Summary Quick Links Masashi Kishimoto’sNarutoseries is quite easily one of the most successful stories in recent years. Having started its serialization almost two decades ago, the story lasted for about 15 years, and since then, almost a decade after its conclusion, it has been held in great regard and is still beloved by fans.Narutohas stood the test of time and, with each passing year, has only gained more appreciation from the fans....

July 9, 2025 · 7 min · 1334 words · Bill Mccann

New Gen 1 Pokemon Squishmallows Now Available

Summary Pokemonand Squishmallow are teaming up to introduce two new Squishmallows, this time adding Eevee and Chansey to the collection. The Gen 1 Pokemon have remained iconic and popular since their inception in thePokemonseries, making them good choices to join the group. When it comes toPokemonplush toys, there are many options for potential buyers to choose from.Pokemonproduces many plush variants of its pocket monsters itself, and also works with third-party companies like Squishmallow and Build-a-Bear to create specialized variants, too....

July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 416 words · William Sanders

New York Times Connections Hints and Answers for #537 June 09, 2025

Connectionsis back with another selection of seemingly random words that need to be sorted into categories. If you already know how to playConnections, you know how challenging this game can be when the categories are something you aren’t familiar with, or you don’t know all the words. This guide is here to help. In it, you can find helpful general tips, category clues, spoilers, and more. No matter what you need to help you solve this one, you can find it in the paragraphs below....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 516 words · Corey Harrison

Nintendo Has the Perfect Opportunity to Compete With Sony On One Front

In some ways,Nintendois the most interesting player in the console space right now. While boththe forthcoming PS6and the next Xbox system are being viewed with a bit of trepidation due to the relatively miniscule technical leap between the 8th and 9th console generations, the Nintendo Switch has continued to garner positive press and sales. This is despite the fact that the Switch is considerably underpowered in comparison to its competition. Rather than pushing ahead with complex and expensive hardware features like ray-tracing,Nintendo’s focus with the Switch has always been strong exclusives and a no-frills user experience....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 636 words · Vanessa Weeks

One Leaked Dragon’s Dogma 2 Feature Would Be a Game-Changer

Much has happened inDragon’s Dogma 2’s first year. The initial hype on social media that bolstered the game’s launch has died down, and opinions are now split on whetherDragon’s Dogma 2’s adventurous strengths redeem it, or whether its mounting flaws render it disappointing.DD2’s rocky performance on all platforms has been partially smoothed over, though only the PS5 Pro and top-end gaming PCs can make the game look like it was always meant to....

July 9, 2025 · 4 min · 691 words · Gregory Wong

One Piece: Fishman Island Re-Edition Has One Major Problem

603-653 (51) Anime Episodes 523-541 / 543-574 (51) TheOne Pieceanimeis now facinga hiatus, leaving the community hungry for new content. Luckily, rather than being devoid ofanynew episodes for half a year,One Pieceis remaking one of the series' most notorious arcs, Fish-Man Island. With two episodes so far,One Piece:Fish-Man Island Re-Edition has already proven to be a strong adjustment to Fish-Man Island, fixing things like the show’s pacing and animation. However, despite improving one ofOne Piece’smost controversial arcs, the Fish-Man Island Re-Edition, it suffers from a new problem thatOne Piecefans never thought the show could face....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 636 words · Mr. Benjamin Smith

One Piece: The Strongest Aspect Of Each Admiral, Explained

Summary The Admirals are described as the ‘Ultimate Power’ of the Navy, making them some ofOne Piece’smost important figures. Having the most authority in the Navy is just one of the reasons why the Admirals are such powerful characters, as they have some of the strongest Haki and Devil Fruit powers in the entire setting, with many fans calling them the World Government’s answer to the Emperors of the Sea....

July 9, 2025 · 6 min · 1124 words · Brittany Rodriguez

One Piece: Whitebeard Has Some Competition For Best Dad

Summary When it comes to parents inOne Piece,a lot ofcharacters face harsh criticism for their treatment of their children. Abandoning a child for adventure, experimenting on your children to turn them into emotionless super soldiers, or just having children for the sake of unifying all the differentraces,are just a few awful things that parents have done for adventure.Oftentimes, foundfamilies,with parents like Fishman Tom, Hirilurk, and Whitebeard are far better than biological families in the world ofOne Piece....

July 9, 2025 · 4 min · 643 words · Thomas Bowman