Microsoft likes to announce its newXbox Game Passgames in two batches every month. Typically, Microsoft starts off each month by pulling the curtain back on the newXbox Game Passgames fans can expect for the next two weeks, and then it reveals the second batch of games around the middle of the month. However, previous release date announcements sometimes give fans sneak peeks at what’s coming to Xbox Game Pass in the near future....

The worlds ofThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the KingdomandPokemonhaven been united in an electrifying piece of fan art featuring Riju and a Zonai version of Zapdos. As two of Nintendo’s biggest gaming franchises,ZeldaandPokemonhave often been comparedto one another. Makeela Riju first appeared as a young ruler of the Gerudo inThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildbefore becoming one of Link’s Sage allies inTears of the Kingdom. Like her ancestor Urbosa before her, Riju can conjure the power of lighting, something that Link helps her learn how to harness duringher designated quest inTears of the Kingdom....

Most anime tend to conform to certain tropes and don’t really take too many risks in their storytelling. This leads to many anime feeling rather cliched, which is a sentiment that many viewers have. So, when certain anime decides to surprise viewers with certain plot twists, it makes the experience all the more engaging. This is especially true in the case of characters who seem like paragons of justice only to show their true colors and reveal just how evil they are....

There’s always a bit of a moral quandary that follows the tragic passing of a beloved star. What’s the best way to continue their legacy on screen while remaining respectful to them?Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalkerhandled this by digitally adding Carrie Fisher to the film via unused footage, though the result was debatable. But now, after the heavy-hitting loss ofBlack Pantherstar Chadwick Boseman, many are curious to know how that film’s sequel will deal with things....

AsAnimal Crossing: New Horizonscontinues to grow and expand in popularity, many different people have been drawn to the game. With every popular game, there always ends up being an influx of hacks and mods to come from the community andAnimal Crossingis no exception to this, as the number of recent hacks to come from it is extensive. Animal Crossing: New Horizonsplaces an incredibly strong emphasis on customization and creativity. With so much variance in terms ofhow to customize any given island, it has allowed players to create extremely inventive island homes....

Aftersix successful seasonsin the eyes of many of its fans,Animal Kingdomended in a bittersweet fashion. The main character of the series Joshua Cody known as ‘J’ was able to see his plans of betrayal and vengeance through to a successful end. Still, at thecost of his uncles' livesand the very woman, he planned to live happily ever after. Related:Animal Kingdom Finale Review With discussions, analyses, and theories regarding potential future spin-offs still present, fans continue to debate and address the question of whether J was right for his inevitable betrayal and if it was indeed worth it at the end of it all....

Summary A talented artist andHonkai: Star Railfan designed tarot cards inspired by its characters. The latest HoYoverse title has already managed to captivate many players with its cast of playable characters, and even theleakedHonkai: Star Railcharacters. Honkai: Star Railexists in the HoYoverse multiverse, which means that its universe isconnected toGenshin ImpactandHonkai Impact 3rd. This also means that many ofHonkai: Star Rail’s characters, like Bronya and Seele, are alternate versions of previous HoYoverse characters....

With the holiday season fast approaching, it may be time to break out the Christmas jumpers and stick on a few festive flicks. Though the weather can be a great way to ease someone into the holidays, a good movie about why Christmas is so special is guaranteed to prepare everyone for the nearing day, especially when it’s watched in the company of loved ones. RELATED:Best Non-Christmas Christmas Movies Christmas movies are often bursting with endearing characters with compelling motivations, but there are some exceptions....

Borat 2star Maria Bakalova will be featured in a role in the upcoming Marvel Studios sequel,Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.Bakalova is best known for her breakout performance in the 2020 sequel,Borat Subsequent Moviefilm,in which she played the title character’s daughter. Before landing theGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3role,Borat 2breakout Bakalova has starred in Judd Apatow’sNetflix pandemic comedyThe Bubbleas well asWomen Do Cry,Last Call,Transgression, andThe Father. She is also set to star in A24’s upcoming filmBodies Bodies Bodies,which premiered this year at SXSW to rave reviews, andThe Honeymoon,which she also serves as a producer on....

Activision is pushing hard on theCall of Dutylicense this year, with not one but two new games on the way in 2022. The first is the sequel to the 2019Modern Warfarereboot,presumably calledModern Warfare 2, and the other will beCall of Duty: Warzone 2. Call of Duty: Warzone 2will of course be the direct sequel to the series' popular and free-to-play battle royale multiplayer game. It’s a standalone product and so presumably will beWarzone 2,although as with the previous release, it’s being built as a companion....

One of the biggest controversies since the launch ofCall of Duty: Modern Warfarehas been the game’s use of Skill Based Matchmaking, or SBMM. Fans have been calling onInfinity Ward to get rid of SBMMfor months now, but the studio has so far refused to do so, apparently believing the benefits of SBMM outweigh the negatives. Since the recently-releasedCall of Duty: Warzoneis so closely related toModern Warfare, some have worried that the new battle royale will use SBMM as well, but it appears as though that isn’t the case....

Summary The Guardians of the Last City inDestiny 2have a new ally in the form of Tracer, a member of the famed hero organization Overwatch, thanks to one player’s customized costume. TheDestiny 2customization was created by using the game’s suite of armor and shader options. Destiny 2continues to be a fertile ground for player-driven fashion innovation, thanks to the vast amount of armor and color options the game has amassed over the years....

Darth Vader will be part of the upcoming Find the Force quests inFortnite, and it seems that gamers will have to fight him in the upcoming weeks.FortniteandStar Warshave collaborated several times in the past. InfamousStar Warscharacters have made it into the game as skins, and during events, and players were even able to play around with Lightsabers as melee weapons. These partnerships have always been successful so far, and now the two franchises have joined forces once again to celebrate May the 4th with aStar WarsBattle Pass inFortnite....