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Summary A Reddit user has shared an unexpected, nostalgia-filled game discovery from their visit to a secondhand shop in Europe, coming across an original PC game disc and case forThe Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth 2. Many gamers are familiar with thrift stores as an ideal place to findclassic retro and throwback games, though this find is certainly among the more surprising. In the modern digital age of PC gaming, it is undeniably uncommon for games to be released on physical discs....

In its next update, launching on October 4,Mario Kart Tourwill finally be adding Battle Mode to the game. As a mobile companion to theMario Kartgames,Mario Kart Tourhas proven to be an incredibly popular title on iOS and Android, allowing fans to race on the go. Combining old favorites and some new tracks exclusive toMario Kart Tour, the game has been consistently updated with more content for its players, and some of these racecourses have even made their way into theDLC forMario Kart 8 Deluxe....

Crystal Dynamics and Square Enix have made it clear to fans that skins inspired by outfits in the Marvel Cinematic Universe are a priority forMarvel’s Avengers. It would be unfair to say thatMarvel’s Avengers' developer has not been at work on other features, but there hasn’t been much word on what players can expect while these MCU-inspired cosmetics are frequently announced. Still, MCU-inspired skins are what many fans have looked forward to sinceMarvel’s Avengers' launch, and fans may be satisfied with the amount of content they have received thus far....

Modern Warfare 3’s zombie mode allows players to earn cool rewards - including cosmetic skins - when they complete missions and challenges. These cosmetic skins are usually free, so players don’t have to purchase them separately. However, some operator skins are much easier to unlock than others. The Bone Collector Operator skinis one of the most challenging cosmetic skins to obtain inMWZdue to its tedious grinding process. Players who want to become the Bone Collector must be ready to put in hours of gameplay and complete complex missions to unlock this phenomenal skin....

TheMortal Kombatmovie has garnered commercial success since its release in theaters and on HBO Max last weekend. However, the film has been somewhat divisive among fans of the game series though. At times loaded with fan service and at others stilted dialogue and some missed opportunities, reception has been overall good for the newest screen adaptation forMortal Kombatand its future. Naturally, the discussion about introducing the movie’s new protagonist Cole Young into the games has cropped up online, but for many, it doesn’t really feel necessary....

Summary Nintendofans managed to preserve a good portion of game content on the 3DS and Wii U before the servers were shut down. On April 8th,Nintendoshut down the servers for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U, removing all online capabilities. However, to ensure that some features wouldn’t be lost to history due to the lack of connectivity, a community of fans mobilized to create the SpotPass Archival Project. The SpotPass Archival Project aims to preserve all the extras and game updates that games on the 3DS and Wii U received through SpotPass....

Summary One of the most refreshing things about Insomniac Games’Marvel’s Spider-Man2is the fact that it is not an origin story. Instead of retreading the same story fans have been seeing in film for years, the studio chose to focus on an older Peter Parker who has been Spider-Man for a while. This has led to an incredibly unique take on the character and is partially why fans have loved it so much....

Summary Warning: The following contains spoilers for One Piece Episode 1084, “Time to Depart - The Land of Wano and the Straw Hats.”, now streaming onCrunchyroll. One PieceEpisode 1084 had a lot of filler, but there was nothing to complain about. After all the action thattook place in Onigashima, both fans and the animators needed a break. The latter, in particular, have been working extremely hard on the entirety of the Wano Country arc to ensure that it goes down as one of the best arcs in One Piece....

Summary One Punch Manis a series that completely won the hearts of fans when it hit our TV screens for the first time back in October 2015. With its fascinating world, wonderful characters, and hilarious moments,One Punch Manquickly went from a series with a fairly limited following to an absolute superstar hit that rose to the heights of anime popularity and got thousands of eyes fixed on the manga. This Shonen seriesis one that is derived from a cult classic webcomic written by One that goes by the same name, which he originally started as a hobby....

TheStar Warsgaming landscape is about to look very different in the next couple of years. After almost a decade of exclusivity to EA, the gaming license for the galaxy far, far away is moving on to Ubisoft for an open-world game developed by Massive Entertainment. This doesn’t mean that EA is done makingStar Warsgames by any means, but it does mark a new era where a more diverse group of developers will be able to put their own spin on the franchise....

IfXboxsuccessfully acquires Activision Blizzard and theCall of Dutyfranchise, PlayStation gamers don’t have to worry about missing out on any content. Console exclusivity for certain content or games is one of the main ways that PlayStation andXboxcompete, with the companies shelling out cash to secure timed exclusives for their platforms. A recent example of this can be found in the wildly successful open worldHarry Potteraction-RPGHogwarts Legacy. Hogwarts Legacyoffers largely the same experience regardless of what platform people are playing it on, with one big exception....

It cannot be overstated just how dedicated the video game fan base can be, whether it’s showcasing unbelievable skills, modding their favorite releases to make them better, or completing titles at breakneck speed. Games old and new are often the subject ofthe speedrunning community which is quick off the mark, even when it comes to something that’s only just come out. With that in mind,Dying Light 2: Stay Humanplayers have already taken it upon themselves to set new records when it comes to completing the game as fast as possible, despite it only coming out a few days ago....

PlayStation has announced its plan to make a major donation to the ASPCA, andStrayfans are invited to participate. The company is making this decision in light of the wayStraytrendedupon release. Strayimmediately found popularity with people who love cats, and many of those people have cats and dogs of their own who were intrigued by the simulated feline. The internet lit up with videos from all over of people showcasing their cats and dogs watching the TV, and that hasn’t gone unnoticed by PlayStation....