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A recurring theme weaving through theAssassin’s Creedstoryline is the potent, often consuming, drive for revenge. From the earliest entries to the latest games in the series, likeAssassin’s Creed Shadows, most protagonists find their paths shaped by a desire for retribution. This often comes from personal tragedies or over-the-top betrayals. While this worked the first few times, it has become a repetitive trope that is leading to player fatigue. There’s no problem with this as a plot device, and some of thebestAssassin’s Creedgames' storieshave it....

Assassin’s Creedhas always been defined by its thorough recreations of historical settings, andAssassin’s Creed Shadowsis setting a new standard among the largest games in the series. While the most recent entry,Mirage, went back to a focus on one city,Shadowsfollows in the tradition of theopen-world maps ofOrigins,Odyssey, andValhalla.The landmarks in these games attempt to stay close to their actual size, but the overall lay of the land tends to be more compressed to make the scale manageable....

AfterThor: Love and Thunder’s mixed reception, Chris Hemsworth’s Thor could have a well-deserved change of direction inAvengers: DoomsdayandAvengers: Secret Wars, not necessarily inThor 5. Throughout fourteen years' worth of movie appearances,Thor Odinson’s MCU journeyhas gone through multiple highs and lows. While the Infinity Saga concluded on a high note for Thor thanks to his successful efforts to overcome loss inAvengers: Endgame,Thor: Love and Thunderset him back by sending him on a carefree quest to defeat Gorr the God Butcher, who failed to be a threatening villain on every front....

WARNING! Spoilers for Black Canary: Best of the Best #3 Batmanis widely recognized as one of DC Comics' best fighters, yet there’s another Justice League hero he considers a better fighter than he is:Black Canary. Dinah Lance’s combat prowess manages to exceed Batman’s as a result of her intense training and unyielding fighting spirit. Batman is certainly formidable, but he wants it to be known that Black Canary is the most impressive fighter of all....

Arkham Asylum is one of the most iconic locations in theBatmanuniverse and has appeared in numerous live-actionDCfilms and television series with mixed results. As Gotham City’s infamous psychiatric hospital, it houses many of Batman’s deadliest foes, from the Joker to Two-Face. Over the years, Arkham Asylum has been brought to life in various live-action adaptations inthe DCU timeline, each with its own unique take on the setting. While some versions embrace the Gothic horror of the asylum, others have opted for more clinical or realistic interpretations....

Gaming News Blizzard announced they are “actively monitoring” the recent situation regarding DDOS attacks. The last thing you want as a gaming company is for your servers to get DDOS’d. Cyber attacks are a severe problem online, and gamers are not immune to them. Blizzard’s servers have had a constant DDOS attack over the past few days, causing various latency and connection issues amongst their games. “We continue to actively monitor an ongoing DDOS attack which is affecting latency/connections to our games,” Blizzard said in a recent Tweet....

Wizards of the Coast has revealed the first Marvel-themedMagic: The Gatheringcards. Over the weekend at New York Comic-Con, Wizards revealed five Secret Lair drops featuring heroes from the Marvel universe. WhileMagicwill release multiple larger sets of Marvel cards starting in 2025, these new cards represent the first official cards of the new collaboration between the biggest comic book company in the world and the biggest card game in the world....

Assassin’s Creed Shadowswill be the 14th major installment in the series, and will continue its recent trend of post-launch support with already-confirmed DLC. This latest installment is largely standalone, like much of the series, not requiring you toplay any previousACgames beforeShadows. It does, however, pick up events after theend ofAssassin’s Creed Mirage, even if the two are only loosely connected. Investing inShadowsseems to promise regular new content as well, sincethere is already word of an upcoming DLC calledClaws of Awaji....

Final Fantasy 7 Remakehas shown that it’s not afraid of making changes to the original content, and that means we might get to experience a different ending. Of course, we still have a good chunk of the journey left to go before we reach the final battle in part 3. Because of that, we might finally see the realization of at least one interaction that I’ve been expecting to see for 27 years....

As the story ofDragon Ballhas progressed, the main character, Goku, has combined his powers with several allies to save the universe, sometimes literally. The Fusion technique, while not as prevalent as many fans would like, is still one of the most useful abilities in the protagonist’s arsenal. With the release ofDaimaand the introduction of the Join Bugs,the newest type of fusion seen in the show, fans have been wondering with whom else Goku could fuse into a new warrior....

A collection of absolutely stunningHunter X Hunterfan art confirms the series’ best potential couple, but it’s not what fans think.Hunter X Hunterremains one of the most well-rounded series in the current anime and manga market. Like fellow industry giants such asOne Piece, Yoshihiro Togashi’s series is colorful, goofy, and family-friendly. However, aside from the overarching, light-hearted adventure storyline,Hunter X Hunteralso contains some unexpectedly dark themes like Kite’s death and Killua’s struggles with past abuse....

One Hogwarts house was consistently neglected throughout theHarry Potterseries, but HBO’s TV remake has a chance to finally set things right after all these years. Of course, Gryffindor is the most important when it comes to the overall story since this is the house to which the primary characters belong. However, in the 17 years since the final book was released, the other Hogwarts houses have become all the more important in the hearts of fans who identify with their defining characteristics....

The iconic Klombo is finally returning toFortnite, except this time, you’ll be able to add the loveable pink dinosaur to yourLEGO Fortniteislands! As part of the major Lost Isles update, there’s a whole new world to discover inLEGO Fortnite, including five distinct biomes like the Jungle, Plains, and Beach, one of which is home to the goofy-looking Klombo. Klombo first appeared inFortnite’s classic Battle Royale mode back in 2022, becoming an instant fan-favorite character among players....