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Summary The upcomingKingdom Hearts 4will presumably feature new worlds from across the Disney canon, just as its predecessors have. However, there’s one recent Disney film that could use a new lease on life. Disney’s new filmWishwould do well with a role inKingdom Hearts 4. Wishjust released forDisney’s centennial celebrationto less than applause. The new animated film has been slammed for having a weak plot and weaker songs. Moreover, the film’s style — CGI animation with a 2D hand-drawn aesthetic, representing Disney’s history — has proven divisive....

AsThe Rings of Powernears the final two episodes of its first season, its climax has started to heat up. Now, showrunners J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay have discussed how they have attempted to keep relevant plot beats true to Tolkien’s philosophy. Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Powerhas been making waves on Amazon with its additions to Tolkien’s lore. Fans have been exposed to a side of Middle Earth they’ve never seen on screen before, and this came to a head withRings of Powerepisode 6’s surprise ending, in which Mt....

Quick Links InMarvel SNAP, Pool Two (also known as Series Two) starts once you reach Collection Level 222 and continues up until CL 474. While the actual metagame begins with the next batch of cards (Series Three), Pool Two is still a critical category for beginnerMarvel SNAPplayers. It prepares them for the meta and ranked matches. The only problem is that Pool Two’s roster is quite limited, making it challenging to build solid decks....

WhenMarvel’s Avengersfirst launched, a major point of contention opened up among fans about how one of the most popular members ofThe Avengerswas going to be used in-game. This comes down generally aboutSpider-Man’s inclusion as DLCand a console exclusive, but more specifically about how the character’s inclusion becomes an afterthought to the overarching story of the game. While it might be too late now to correct the Spider-Man problem thatMarvel’s Avengersis currently facing in a meaningful way that will appease all fans, there are other corners of Marvel canon that can improve the game....

Marvel’s Avengersfans have had a year full of ups and downs. Months went by without meaningful content, but then the excellent War for Wakanda expansion released and breathed new life into the game. Soon after, frustrating pay-to-win content was added toMarvel’s Avengers, though it was recently removed. Throughout,funMCUskinsand comic-inspired outfits have offered a beacon of hope, and many are hoping that the November 30 update could be a turning point for the game....

Miranda Lawson returns inMass Effect 3if she survived the events of the second game, and players must find her to progress with the story inMass Effect: Legendary Edition. While this might sound easy, none of the ex-Cerberus Officer’s messages actually tell players where to locate her exactly on the Citadel. Although she can’t be recruited as a squadmate in the third game, Miranda is an important part of the “Priority: Horizon” mission in the late game....

It is always interesting to see how the community comes up with mods to enhance a game. This time, a mod added to theMicrosoft Flight Simulatorhas undoubtedly made the game more life-like. A player created a mod to add the cargo ship that has been stuck in the Suez canal for over a week. The mod caught the internet’s attention through a TikTok video showing the obstruction of the canal in theFlight Simulator....

Over the last thirty years, theMortal Kombatfranchise has built one of the largest rosters in fighting game history. From Scorpion to Raiden and Liu Kang to Kitana, series co-creator Ed Boon and company have crafted some of the most recognizable names in all of gaming. WithMortal Kombat 1on the horizon, many fans are eagerly waiting to see how the game’s full roster will reflect the franchise’s mammoth cast of characters. Especially with NetherRealm Studios soft-rebooting the series' narrative, andthe dynamic new Kameo fighter system, it introduces numerous opportunities for kombatants of every kind to make an appearance....

Summary My Hero Academiawould not be the same without the presence of Yagi Toshimori, who fans all know as All Might. All Might’s actions set the plot of this anime in motion. His encounter with Izuku Midoriya is where the story officially begins, because without All Might, Midoriya would not be in the process of becoming the greatest hero in Japan. In addition, All Might’s mere presence puts fear in the minds of villains, as some of them would prefer to act right than face the wrath of All Might....

Practically every year, the nextAssassin’s Creedgame is host to a plethora of leaks leading up to a big reveal. This year seems to be no different, even with the typical reveal venue E3 being canceled, and the latestAssassin’s Creed Ragnarokleak has some strong things to say about past leaks. First, it’s worth mentioning that this leak comes from French YouTuber and gaming streamer xJ0nathan. This means there’s a little more credibility here than a run-of-the-mill 4chan or RedditAssassin’s Creedrumor or leak, but still, fans should take it with a grain of salt....

After several rumors and reports of a potential port/remake of classic 3DSuper Mariogames, Nintendo eventually revealed theSuper Mario 3D All-Starscollection. Commemorating the 35th anniversary of one of video games' most iconic franchises,3D All-Starsbrings togetherSuper Mario 64,Super Mario Sunshine, andSuper Mario Galaxytogether on Switch. Not only was it one of the first times classicSuper Mariogames were re-released from their original platforms, but it also opened the door as a proof of concept for more ports of classic games....

Summary The regular updates and additions to the classic game libraries included with the Nintendo Switch Online subscription service have set a high bar for 2024 with the addition of the first twoGolden Sungames. BothGolden SunandGolden Sun: The Lost Agewill arrive next Wednesday as part of theNintendo Switch OnlineExpansion Pack tier, entering the ever-growing library of classic Game Boy Advance titles available on the system. Both titles are criminally underappreciated JRPGs that many fans have been clamoring for Nintendo to bring to modern platforms in some way, and their arrival on the Nintendo Switch Online service could, and should, just be the first sign of more to come for the languishing franchise....

One Piece’sRed-haired Shanks is one of the most intriguing characters in the entire story. Introduced to the fans in the very first chapter of the series, Shanks has had somewhat of a limited role in the role since. Although his importance to the plot remains paramount, Eiichiro Oda is yet to show the fans what the man is capable of and what role he’ll play in the story going forward....