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Summary Nintendo fans got a pleasant surprise at the February Nintendo Direct. A sequel to the Nintendo Wii’s long-dormant ocean diving franchise,Endless Ocean, was announced for the Switch asEndless Ocean: Luminous, a multiplayer deep-sea adventure in a procedurally generated environment. For those who experienced the franchise, this brings back fond memories of exploring the depths, hunting for artifacts, and interacting with the water’s inhabitants. The franchise hitting the Switch is an opportunity to update the franchise for a new generation of explorers....

2020 appears to be pushing gaming technology to its limits given that both consoles and the PC are expected to get massive upgrades this year. The upcoming holiday season will seethe release of both the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, which will have beefier specs that will make them twice as powerful as their current-generation counterparts. On the other hand, the PC graphics card market is also seeing a growing hype on the battle between Nvidia’s upcoming GeForce RTX 30 series and AMD’s Navi 2X series....

While it’s well known that there is a newFantastic Fourmovie coming to the MCU at some point, there still aren’t a ton of details out there for public consumption. However, a new leak might have shed quite a few little tidbits, including the possibility that Marvel Studios has zeroed in on Penn Badgley to play Reed Richards. News of the newFantastic Fourmovie has been known for quite a while now and there was a time when people thought that John Krasinski could be the new face of that particular franchise....

It’s fair to say current TV is overflowing with adaptations. Books (comic or otherwise) are the typical source, withLovecraft Country,The Boys,Handmaid’s Tale,Umbrella AcademyandWatchmenonly some of the acclaimed shows that translate (or continue) stories from page to screen. Yet an interesting trend are adaptations taken from the same visual wavelength, transferring them from films to TV. This is nothing new, of course, since popular shows likeMAS*HandBuffy the Vampire Slayerboth originated as feature films....

Fate/Grand Orderplayers haven’t gotten a new story release since June, but Lostbelt 3 has finally arrived before the Christmas. After reaching the Wandering Sea, Chaldea has established a working home base. The protagonist, however, is poisoned and now the only cure awaits in the Synchronized Intellect Nation within China. Note that completing this chapter is required to access an event in late March or early April 2021. Compared toprevious Lostbelts, humanity is still intact, but the Qin dynasty never fell into ruin and eventually took over the world....

Many players seem to be anticipating the next generation of consoles and gaming as a whole. The PS5 andXbox Series X both have proven to be incredibly popularwith gamers around the globe to the point of selling out within minutes of pre-orders opening. However, some gamers onTwitterhave now decided to take the time to reflect on current-gen games and talk about which ones they consider to be perfect. It’s unclear who began this trend of “My 4 10/10s,” but it seems to have taken theTwittergaming community by storm....

Summary After 23 years worth of games,Halohas become one of the most notable franchises in modern gaming. Released as a launch title for the Xbox,Halohas blossomed into more than just a series of games. A live-action television series and multiple book spin-offs have expanded the franchise’s reach, and a recent rumor suggests thatHalois seeking to branch out even further. As an Xbox launch title,Halohas been exclusive to Microsoft since the beginning, but developer 343 Industries could be gearing up to change that....

Warner Bros, Portkey Games, and Avalanche Software have tapped into the popular Wizarding World universe withHogwart’s Legacy, letting players live out their fantasies has a student at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Taking place in the 19th century, long before the events involving iconic characters like Voldemort and Harry Potter,players take on the role of a fifth year student at Hogwarts, learning spells, attending classes, and exploring locations like the Forbidden Forest, Hogsmeade, and other popular locations....

Under the Challenges tab in the main menu, it’s possible to find five sections that help players receive more rewards inHogwarts Legacy. The sections are;Combatfor fighting enemies,Questsfor completing main and side quests,Explorationfor uncovering secrets like the Merlin Trials,Room of Requirementfor capturing beasts and upgrading gear, andField GuidePagesfor collecting lost pages scattered around the map. Although some challenges reward stuff like a new Broom or a special Trait, most of them give players a new Appearance....

Labor Omnia Vincit inHonkai: Star Railis an achievement that takes its name from a Latin phrase that means, “Work conquers all.”Obtaining this achievement will grant Trailblazersfive shiny Stellar Jades, which will come in handy for the Warp grind, which requires 160 Jades for a single wish. Other than for wishing, collecting this simple achievement is also great for completionists who merely wish to fill their achievement to the highest possible number....

Quick Links Aemond crumples up a piece of paper inHouse of the Dragon’s latest, which has much more to do with the Smallfolk of King’s Landing, who make up the worlds that Prince Regents, Kings, Queens, and smaller lords and ladies then rule. He has summoned Otto Hightower, threatened Aegon, and dismissed his mother from the Small Council. Rhaenyra demands respect for her authority at Dragonstone, while Daemon is a sitting duck at Harrenhal....

Bungie continues to deliver exciting news that will change the face ofDestiny 2with the fast-approaching arrival of the Beyond Light expansion. Recently, Bungie revealed a new way for players to earn Powerful Rewards, which are essential for raising their Guardians' Power levels, and getting geared for end game content. Beyond Light will be shaking upDestiny 2in a big way, removing a large swathe of items, locales, and quest content in favor of a new, modern player experience....

After leading the Kansas City Chiefs to a Super Bowl victory, Patrick Mahomes confirms that one of the offensive plays was inspired byPokemon.Pokemonhas transcended the medium sincePokemon Red and Bluewere first released in 1996, influencing movies, music, scientific discoveries, and even this Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl play. BecausePokemonis a franchise that has been going strong since the 90s, many of the millions of fans have celebrated their love for the games in their own fields of work....