Summary TheCall of Duty: Black Ops 6community has highlighted problems with the Prop Hunt game mode, like players being unfazed by flashes and a lack of penalties for shooting randomly. Prop Hunt has been a staple in the series for many years, butCall of Duty: Black Ops 6may have some issues with its iteration. The firstCall of Dutygame to feature Prop Hunt wasCall of Duty 4: Modern Warfarewhen it was added as a community mod....

Summary The director ofPiglet’s Big Game, a surprisingly creepy PS2 and GameCube game that went viral earlier this November, confirmed thatResident Evilwas one of its inspirations.Piglet’s Big Gamerecently became the subject of curiosity when footage of the game was spread online, with many horror game fans comparing its atmosphere toResident EvilorSilent Hill. According to the director, Capcom’s survival horror franchise was indeed an inspiration for the horror comedy Piglet-themed game....

Summary Pokemon Scarlet and Violetwill give players the chance to catch a shiny Rayquaza beginning Thursday, December 19 at 4:00pm PST. While it seems thatPokemon Scarlet and Violetare most likely done releasing major expansions, the games are still supported through special events, including limited-time raids. In fact,Pokemon Scarlet and Violetare in the midst of special Tera Raid events. From now until December 5, they have the chance to battle and catch Corviknight and Bellibolt, while Azumarill and Clodsire will be featured from December 5 to December 12....

Disney-based life simulation gameDisney Dreamlight Valleyrecently released its second paid expansion: The Storybook Vale, a land of books and wonder where classic myths and fairy tales come to life. The first part of the Storybook Vale’s plot focused on ending a destructive feud between villains Maleficent and Hades; the second part, to be released in 2025, will involve finding the missing Princess Aurora. The proactive, powerful role thatDisney Dreamlight Valleyhas given to this classic princess is good news for fans of other original generation Disney princesses who have yet to be added to the game, such as Snow White and Cinderella....

Summary Dragon Ballis a series that is known for its characters. Although the franchise is one that places a great deal of emphasis on action, the characters in it are some of the most iconic in the entire anime industry and are often linked to some of the most important moments in the history of the entire medium. When asked about the best character of them all, many fans claim that Vegeta takes the cake....

Fallout 76serves as the franchise’s multiplayer spin-off, bringing players into the treacherous post-nuclear setting of Appalachia. TheFalloutfranchise has always put role-playing first, butFallout 76takes this gameplay even further through a multiplayer take on the series to offer some even more immersive moments. While the RPG is one of the top franchises in the genre, it has only ever permitted players to take on the role of humans, until recently. Thanks in part to the success of Amazon Prime’s live-actionFalloutseries and the overwhelmingly positive response to actor Walton Goggins as The Ghoul,Fallout 76will introduce playable Ghoulsin early 2025....

Summary Final Fantasy 14director Naoki “Yoshi-P” Yoshida has responded to fans' concerns over whether the mobile version of the game will contain gacha mechanics. The response toFinal Fantasy 14’s mobile version so far has been mixed, with community members expressing curiosity, excitement, but also some trepidation. For a few months prior to its official release,rumors of aFinal Fantasy 14mobile gamehave swirled around. Then out of the blue, Yoshi-P released a new video announcing theFinal Fantasy 14mobile adaptation, confirming the rumors, and stating that it would be opening pre-registrations and play tests....

Manhwa’s isekai genre— where characters are transported to different worlds— has recently become a rather beloved genre, offering readers a good mix of fantasy, adventure, and sometimes hilariously absurd scenarios. While most isekai stories have their focus on high-stakes battles or dramatic quests, a rising number of isekai manhwa simply just explore the lighter side of world-hopping. These stories have their protagonists navigating bizarre customs and unfamiliar terrain alongside quirky companions while infusing humor into their actions....

With a plethora of gaming laptop deals in play, prospective buyers can easily become confused as to which options are better suited to their needs, even as some contenders push either a weaker CPU or a GPU in a bid to save costs. This makes finding a balanced gaming laptop a much harder task than it has historically been, especially in a highly competitive sub-$1000 price bracket. However, some options manage to offer amuch more well-rounded approachwhen it comes to appealing to prospective buyers....

Summary TheHarry Potterfranchise consistently put the three leading characters into dangerous scenarios as they attempted to navigate the wizarding world. Ron Weasley was often involved in those life-or-death situations, and while he encountered some dangerous wizards and various creatures, the closest he came to death was via poisoning. This occurs inHarry Potter and the Half-Blood Princewhen Ron accidentally comes into harm’s way. It quickly becomes dangerous for the young student, proving that life at Hogwarts can be exceptionally treacherous for those involved in theHarry Potterfranchise....

Kojima Productions' upcoming horror game,OD, has been one of the more baffling, but intriguing, projects teased by the developer. AfterDeath Strandingand its upcoming sequel,ODmay be next in line as Kojima Productions' follow-up release. As of now, there is very little known aboutODand what it entails, but Hideo Kojima has confirmed that it’s a horror story. After Kojima’sSilent Hillswas abruptly canceled by Konami, many were left disappointed that a horror game crafted by the mind behindMetal Gearwould never come to pass....

Summary Hitmanseries developer IO Interactive has announced the immediate removal of all content featuring MMA fighter Conor McGregor from sale. This decision comes in the wake of a recent court ruling against McGregor, who appears inHitman: World of Assassinationas part of an Elusive Target mission. Last week, McGregor lost a civil rape case in the High Court of Dublin, where a woman was awarded €248,000 (nearly $260,000) in damages after accusing him of sexual assault....

Summary AHonkai: Star Railleak is breaking down the details of the heavily rumored five-star version of Herta, expected to launch following the release of the game’s next world. The HoYoverse sci-fi RPG has often introduced alternate versions of its pre-existing characters, both through new five-star variants releasing on the gacha banner and free versions. Two starter characters have already received new versions, withMarch 7th’s Hunt variantand Dan Heng’s Imbibitor Lunae five-star version....