Summary Quick Links Narutobegan its serialization shortly afterOne Piece, and ever since then, these two series have continued to dominate Shonen Jump, consistently being two of the most popular manga of all time. It is no surprise to know that Oda and Kishimoto have great respect for each other, and have, at times, commented on each other’s series. Kishimoto has spoken aboutOne Pieceon many occasions, and, curiously enough, he has also gone on to reveal long ago thatOne Pieceaffected his storytelling quite a bit because of how Oda handled his writing, and made him craft his story in a slightly different way to add a unique twist and makeNarutomore popular....

Ultra-lightweight gaming miceare no longer found only on esports circuits. Casual gamers also appreciate how effortlessly they glide, reducing fatigue after long gaming sessions. TheLogitech G Pro X Superlight 2improves upon a wireless mouse that brought these nimble devices into the mainstream. With state-of-the-art sensor technology, the Magenta Pro X Superlight 2 is at a stunningly low Cyber Monday price. The 60-gram Pro X Superlight 2 sports an ambidextrous design with universal appeal....

Logitech has rolled out its first keyboard with analog Hall effect switches, the Pro X TKL Rapid. Announced back in September, the new mechanical keyboard is packed with the full suite of Hall effect-powered features, including Rapid Trigger, customizable actuation points, and Simultaneous Opposing Cardinal Directions (SOCD), to compete with top analog gaming keyboards from Wooting and Razer. Gamers can order thePro X TKL Rapidtoday directly fromLogitechfor $170. Analog gaming keyboards gained a lot of momentum after the release of the Wooting 60HE, two years ago....

Summary Gaming can be a medium utilized for storytelling, and to that end, many of its narrative tropes carry over. One such example is that of parents who are presumed dead, MIA, or otherwise inaccessible suddenly returning into the lives of their children. This often results in somewhat messy feelings, likely stemming from both the reasons behind their separation and the feelings they had as a result of it. Like many tropes in this fashion, there are plenty of ways in which it can be executed....

Mario Party Jamboreeis the latest entry in theMario Partyfranchise. It offers both new and familiar features, including items which players can use during the match. The best items give players beneficial perks when they’re in a bind. Some items cause hindrances to opponents, while others help the player themselves. Despite some items being situational, they can still provide a breakthrough for some competitors in specific circumstances. Every item has benefits, making the gameplay style more varied and enjoyable....

Summary NetEase Games has announced thatMarvel Rivalsplayers can earn a free Moon Knight skin by reaching Gold rank in its competitive mode. The hero shooter recently launched Season 0: Dooms' Rise during its initial release. While players are not required to engage withMarvel Rivals' competitive mode in any way, there are a few rewards for doing so. Marvel Rivalsis a team-based hero shooter that features fast-paced third-person action as players clash in an attempt to complete various objectives....

Summary Bosch: Legacyis bowing out after three seasons, but fans are fighting to save it with a petition on change.org. News of the petition has spread to Michael Connelly, the author of the books and one of the executive producers onBosch: Legacy, and he was supportive of the fans' efforts to save the show.Connelly also recently opened up in an interview about the Jerry Edgar spin-off, which was axed soon after Legacy’s cancelation....

Summary TheStar Trekfranchise hasinspired dozens of technological advancesin the past five decades. To some extent, cell phones, tablets, voice-activated computers, video conferencing and more all exist because ofStar Trek. Now, technology giant Microsoft is tackling another piece of Trek technology – the Universal Translator. The Universal Translator is one of the most important pieces of technology in theStar Trekuniverse. This technology, which is built into Starfleet’s communicators, provides real-time translation of alien languages....

Quick Links The Harvest Racers event is in full swing inMonopoly GO. It started on November 26 and will wrap up on November 30 after four days of some serious racing. The event offers some awesome rewards, but just like with other racing events,Monopoly GOfans will need Flag Tokens to join the action. Flag Tokens are pretty easy to collect, but they tend to disappear fast when you are racing in Harvest Racers....

Summary TheMonster Hunterseries is known for monsters of all shapes, sizes, and abilities that hunters must conquer to progress through the franchise’s various games. One particular subclass ofMonster Hunteris its flagship monster. These powerful enemies are central to theMonster Huntergames, acting as promotional material for their respective games' box art. Usually central to their individual titles' narratives, these monsters vary in strength fromthe most powerful elder dragonsto common leviathans. Nevertheless, flagship monsters are not weak....

Summary TheDragon Ballfranchise has a surplus of quirky and colorful characters born of the imagination of Akira Toriyama (and later of Toyotarō’s) and thoughmany of them are known to everyone, some are kept under a fog mystery that enshrouds their origins, and even their true goals in the series. Some might very well be the hidden villains, and some others are so strange that they do not fall into any category be it mythical beings, alien species, or deities....

Summary Multiplayer games can offer memorable, action-packed experiences that encourage teamworkand/or hardcore strategy. Others offer frenetic and/or intense experiences that seek to thrill and excite, rather than provide an environment for players to enjoy each other’s company. Certain cooperative experiences, however, allow players to relax. This typically combines accessible, intuitive gameplay mechanics and controls with a lighthearted tone and atmosphere. Beat ‘em upsin general can be relaxing experiences thanks to their accessible arcade gameplay, but modern adaptations of this genre tend to be more laid-back thanks to the removal of limited lives....

The Phantom Air Dual Mode wireless headset is one of PDP’s upcominggaming headsetsthat promises users the chance to play all day on a single charge. With a projected 35-hour battery life and a few other perks, this headset is scheduled for a July 03, 2025 release through select retailers like Amazon. PDP has established itself as a leading manufacturer of video game accessories. Its lineup includes Switch, PlayStation, andXbox gaming controllers, Nintendo Switch cases, and headsets....