Summary With December and the holiday season in full swing, 2024’s days are numbered. The new year is fast approaching, and the 2020s will reach their midpoint. So far, the decade’s been a bit of a mess, and 2025 isn’t likely to get off to the best start either. Still, bad times don’t last forever, and there’s always time to indulge and take joy in the little things in life....

Summary Bleachis a series full to the brim withmemorable characters and amazing fightsthat fans can’t get enough of. Ichigo Kurosaki may be somewhat of a bland protagonist, but fans still love it when this hero receives a power-up that helps him stand against the toughest fighters in the series. Given how stubborn Ichigo can be, it’s easy to see why he’s made his fair share of enemies in the series who hate his guts....

Summary Popular live-service shooterThe Finalsis the latest addition to the growing list of PlayStation 5 Pro enhanced games. Although developer Embark Studios has yet to reveal specifics onThe Finals’PS5 Pro patch, preliminary testing indicates that the first-person shooter runs smoother on the upgraded console. Developed by Embark Studios and published by Nexon,The Finalslaunched in December 2023 and immediately caught the attention of players thanks to its unique game show concept. Essentially a PvP first-person shooter,The Finals' gameplay loop entails two teams going up against each other in a series of combat-focused game modes....

Fighting games are relatively niche in the gaming industry, yet no one would deny that the genre absolutely deserves its spot inThe Game Awards 2024. After all, the fighting game community is undoubtedly one of the most dedicated and passionate out there. Fighting games have begun to experience a full-blown renaissance, with a number of instant-classics hitting shelves in the last two years alone. The Games Awards 2024will take place on December 12, and officially mark the event’s 10th anniversary....

Summary The Pokemon Company has set a brand-new world record following a thrilling 24-hour livestream ofPokemontrading card booster pack unboxings. Trading card unboxings have grown in popularity among content creators and communities in recent years, and the belovedPokemonTCG has now cemented an impressive new legacy for itself with a Guinness World Record. First introduced asPocket Monsters Red and Greenin Japan in 1996, thePokemonvideo game franchisehas expanded massively, entering into the realm of apparel, film and television, homewares, and trading cards....

Summary Despite being arguably Batman’s most feared villain, Deathstroke has had—at most—a modest live-action outing, with only a big screen debut to boast of. Fans were robbed of a duel between the Soldier of Fortune and the Dark Knight following the scrapping of the DC Extended Universe and eagerly await his revival in James Gunn’s newly-launchedDC Universe. Thankfully for anyone in love with the character, Gunn recently confirmed that plans are underway forSlade Wilson’s introduction to the DCU....

Magazine Monthly Afternoon As far as excitement goes, there’sonly so far a romance anime can go. The protagonists can finally kiss moments before the series ends, they can maybe confess their love and finally become an official couple, but that’s as far as a thrilling moment goes in romance anime. Some fantasy action romances likeYona of the DawnorInuyashahave achieved a more exciting plot in the past, andSpy X Familyhas its moments while not being a strict romance anime....

Summary A creativeDestiny 2player created a new and unsettling costume based on the North American urban legend, the Mothman. Using parts for aDestiny 2Hunter Guardian, the costume impresses with its glowing eyes and blank stare. The sheer versatility ofDestiny 2’s armor customization system is not to be understated. Thanks to the huge array of parts made available to players to color and rearrange with near-complete freedom, a massive number of creative costumes have emerged to nurture a long-running fashion scene within the game’s community....

A rumor has recently emerged about a potentialUbisoftgame that is taking clear and intentional inspiration from bothMinecraftandAnimal Crossing. Such a prospect is sure to have many gamers scratching their heads, so it’s worth getting into everything that is currently known about this rumored cozy game fromUbisoft, scant though the information about it may be. News about thisAnimalCrossing-inspired titlewas first broken by Tom Henderson over at Insider Gaming. According to Henderson, he was in contact with anonymous contacts at Ubisoft who provided him with anecdotal information about the title, which is currently being calledAlterra....

Quick Links Minecrafthas been a massive fan favorite since its release in 2009, with many updates being implemented to make the game even better for its players. It’s a great place for gamers to express themselves with endless possibilities of creation, both in a survival mode or in creative. Over many different updates, various animals were introduced; one of these updates featured rabbits. Rabbitswere originally supposed to be added whenMinecraftwas initially released....

Square Enix has officially announcedFinal Fantasy 14Mobile, an adaptation of its critically acclaimed MMORPG, developed by Lightspeed Studios. The game, set to launch in Mainland China first, will undergo regional testing before a global release. It promises to capture the essence of the original game, including its immersive storytelling, visually detailed world of Eorzea, and lifestyle features like fishing, Triple Triad, and chocobo racing. However, despite the excitement, this mobile port isn’t as surprising as it might seem given Square Enix’s track record with mobile adaptations....

Summary World of Warcraft Classicreleased Patch 1.15.5, two days before the long-awaited Ahn’Qiraj War Effort begins globally. The newWorld of Warcraftupdate will also offer three Classic Anniversary realms that will give players a fresh start, though those will go live shortly after the Ahn’Qiraj event kicks off. During theWarcraft30th Anniversary Direct broadcast, Blizzard revealed thatWorld of Warcraft Classicwould introduce Classic Anniversary serversto give players who missed the initial launch of Season of Discovery and Hardcore mode a second chance....

Summary World of Warcrafthas finally released the Sky Witch Attire – the missing blue and white magical girl transmog ensemble – as a cash shop bundle. Players can get the Sky Witch’s Attire, along with the matching Soaring Sky Fox flying mount, from theWorld of Warcraftin-game or Battle.net stores for $30. In February,World of Warcraftgave players the Love Witch Attire, a pink and white transmog that magical girl fans adored, as the free reward at the Trading Post....