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Hasbro is expanding its Black Series range ofStar Warsfigures with some sought-after characters from the canon and non-canon sides of the franchise. Now available to pre-order, with release dates from February to May 2024, the latest wave spans theStar Warstimeline, including two snapshots in the life of Darth Vader and an appearance by the Sith Lord’s apprentice, who was excised from the modern continuity when the franchise joined Disney. The Black Series 6-Inch The Mandalorian (Glavis Ringworld) Star Wars The Black Series 6-Inch Darth Vader (A New Hope) The Black Series is Hasbro’s premium range of mostly 6-inchStar Warsfigures first launched in 2013 as excitement built for the release ofThe Force Awakens....

Summary One dedicatedStarfieldplayer has shown off their growing emergency power cell collection. When Bethesda launchedStarfieldin September 2023, gamers immediately dove into the open-world RPG and started exploring the vast openness of space and exploiting the various customization options along with it. It wasn’t long before players were building unique spaceships, including a unique design that brought aSuperman-themed spaceship intoStarfield.Along with the ability to create almost anything fans could think of, the gigantic galaxy withinStarfieldholds plentiful resources across hundreds of planets to help those wanting to explore the final frontier....

Summary Ace Attorneyis avisual novel seriesthat has slowly but surely become one of Capcom’s most popular properties. The series combines mystery-solving with comical exaggerations of the Japanese legal system, known for frequently finding defendants guilty. The story primarily focuses on Phoenix Wright, a defense attorney who believes the goal of his work is to find out the truth behind every case. He gathers evidence from his investigations, which he uses to argue his point in the courtroom....

Quick Links Over the past year or so, Amazon has been offering seasonal sales with big discounts on all kinds of things, fromsmart home electronicsto ergonomic furniture. Starting on March 25th, the Amazon Spring Sale promises to once again wow gamers with markdowns on controllers,gaming mice, and, obviously, video games. Hogwarts Legacy Super Mario Bros. Wonder Gamers are constantly finding new ways to save on their favorite titles, using various memberships and platforms to maximize their gaming library, so it’d be silly to skip out on Amazon’s video game deals....

Supermassive and Bandai Namco’sDark Picturesanthology debuted withMan of Medanin 2019, and developers followed up withLittle HopeandHouse of Ashesin 2020 and 2021. So far, the survival horror franchise has received a mixed reception, though some critics praisedHouse of Ashesas a definitive step upfrom the previous games. Hopefully, that trend continues with the next installment,The Dark Pictures: The Devil in Me. Developers recently sharedThe Dark Pictures: The Devil in Me’s new story trailer, introducing its protagonists and mysterious villain....

Despitea series of delays, hype forThe Last of Us 2is still at an all-time high. The game launches towards the end of May and fans have a handful of cinematic trailers and gameplay reveals to study and analyze until they can get their hands on it themselves. Although there was a demo available at PAX East, many details about the game’s story are still shrouded in mystery - including which characters will be returning....

SinceKingdom Hearts 3finally launched back in 2019, fans of the series have been quick to restart the clock for the next numbered release in the long running franchise. However, given the series' history of extending to different systems across thefourteen years betweenKingdom Hearts 2and3,it’s likely that the next game won’t be numbered and could be looking to settle in the mobile market. In the case of mobile gaming, there aren’t as many heavy hitters as far as consoles go, with Nintendo’s Switch currently standing as the go-to system for gaming on the go....

Kickstarter and other crowdfunding websites have facilitated the dreams of many independent developers. There are numerous stories of well-established names like Koji Igarashi getting a new brand off the ground via Kickstarter, but just as many — if not more — stories about development studios such as Team Cherry coming out of nowhere andblowing up with the success ofHollow Knight.Toasty: Ashes of Duskis currently working through a Kickstarter campaign that promises to put theZelda-like title into a comfortable position for its production....

Summary Giving players room to express the furthest boundaries of their creativity is the primary concern of sandbox games. Sandbox titles typically include a range of weaponry and building materials to give the authentic feel of a survival experience. As gameplay demands continue to change, genre leaders likeMinecrafthave pulled ahead of the competition through a consistent stream of updates. But despiteMinecraft’s extensive acclaim, its handling of bosses is a bit lacking compared toValheim....

Jeremy Crawford, the principal rule designer ofDungeons and Dragons, joined a conversation on Twitter about the racial variations in the role-playing game. During the conversation, theWizards of the Coastdesigner said that the team is working on making changes to the way that race is portrayed in the game, and fans think that this may signal that huge changes are on the way. When creating a character for aDungeons and Dragonscampaign, the race a person chooses to play can have a big impact on their character....

In the latest in a long tradition of controversy,WWEand some of its top executives are the targets of a new lawsuit from a dismissed former writer for the sports entertainment company, with multiple charges ranging from discrimination to wrongful termination on the table. Despite diversifying into a myriad lot of business ventures in entertainment and sports, theWWEis first and foremost the largest and most popular professional wrestling company in the world, a title that has been undisputed since the early 2000s, when the company absorbed its only real competition in World Championship Wrestling and Extreme Championship Wrestling under the control of owner Vincent Kennedy McMahon, a figure so iconic and controversial thatBlumhouse TV partnered with the WWEto produce a scripted series about him centering around a court case from the ’90s....

Microsoft adds new games to itsXbox Game Passsubscription service regularly, but it also removes games from the lineup as well. April 2022 is no exception, with Microsoft having recently confirmed the newXbox Game Passgames coming this month, while also revealing what games will be getting removed. Microsoft has confirmed six games that are leaving Xbox Game Pass in April, with most of them being pulled on Friday, April 15. Microsoft has announced thatMLB The Show 21,Rain On Your Parade,The Long Dark, andPathwayare all being removed from the Xbox Game Pass lineup come April 15....

The firstNintendo Directsince 2019 has come and gone, where games likeSplatoon 3andMario Golf: Super Rushtook the stage.Super Smash Bros. Ultimategot its next DLC character, and a ton of little things also appeared. However, it would seem a few highly-anticipated games weren’t there. Some of this may come at a later date this year, while some may further out yet. For the first bigNintendo Direct of 2021, it wasn’t packed with its biggest hitters....