Star Warsjust brought in a star from classic bar-dwelling sitcomCheersin a guest spot and, ironically, nobody knew her name. The recent episode of the Disney Plus seriesThe Bad Batchbrought in a fan favorite from the ’80s series to play a character with the potential to return, but it’s hard to imagine anyone expected this particular actress to cross over into a galaxy far, far away. Episode 5 ofThe Bad Batchsaw the titular batch of misfits from Clone Force 99 seeking out an old friend of the Jedi order to help them find some information about the bounty hunter on their trail....

The world of JRPG games has vastly transformed since the days ofDragon Quest, which is widely considered the first JRPG to have been released in the gaming market. But, despite the graphical improvements, the core elements that make a JRPG are still the same even after 30 years since the genre’s debut. And one franchise that has remained faithful to the JRPG genre isPokemon, even after releasing over 120 games....

After the disastrous launch ofWWE 2K20, it’s clear thatWWE 2Kgames went back to the drawing board and came back stronger than ever.WWE 2K22, WWE 2K23, and the recently releasedWWE 2K24all launched to great reviews, with a plethora of game modes, and continued improvements from the last. There’s no denying that each WWE 2K game has improved upon the last and surprised fans. For example, Rey Mysterio’sWWE 2K22showcase was arguably a bit repetitive, but that was fixed with John Cena’s2K23showcase by playing those who defeated him, andWWE 2K24’s Showcase mode ensured this variety by focusing on WrestleMania....

TheAssassin’s Creedseries took a downturn after the release of Unity, only to experience a resurgence after Origins came around.Valhallais another epoch of sorts due to the game finishing off storylines that had been carried for some time. It also continues and expands upon theOdysseystyle of more open-ended gameplay with light RPG elements. For these reasons,Valhalla’s received ample judgment and critiques regarding ways this entry is considered good—and others in which it’s, well,notso great....

Summary Avengers 5is rumored to undergo a retooling following Jonathan Majors' exit as Kang the Conqueror. A reputable scooper seemingly suggested the newAvengers 5plot may involve another Marvel Comics superhero team, and fans could learn more soon. Avengers: The Kang Dynastywas presumably going to focus on Majors as Kang, the MCU’s overarching villain for the Multiverse saga. Various Kang variants were introduced inLokiandAnt-Man 3, each played by Majors. However,Marvel Studios fired Majors as Kangafter the actor was found guilty of two misdemeanor counts of assault and harassment....

Friends Vs Friendsburst onto the gaming scene with heaps of style and tremendous polish, propelling the game into popularity immediately after its launch. The FPS/Deckbuilder borrows mechanics fromNeon Whiteand combines them with arcade arena-shooter FPS action commonly found in games likeHalo. Related:Best Tactical Shooters Of All Time, Ranked It could be argued that part ofFriends Vs Friends' success comes from its creative and well-designed maps, of which there are (currently) five....

After weeks of rumors and leaks,Call of Duty: Warzonefinally added Zombies as part of the Season 2 update. Though many players are having fun facing off with the undead,Call of Duty: Warzonefan and professional player NICKMERCS is disappointed by the addition. Zombies inCall of Duty: Warzonework much like they did inCall of Duty: Black Ops 4’s Blackout mode, with a dedicated location on the map that interested players can land at for a guaranteed fight with the walking corpses....

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare’s Warzone battle royale mode is one of the worst kept secrets in gaming. SomeCall of Duty: Modern Warfareplayers have even been glitching into the Warzone menus, discovering secrets about the new game mode in the process. The latest of manyCall of Duty: Modern Warfarebattle royale leaks reveals what is potentially the full list of vehicles that players will be able to use in the game....

Over the course of its 30-year tenure, theFinal Fantasyfranchise has crafted numerous expansive worlds across its many games. The series' ever-changing worlds are a big reason theFinal Fantasyfranchise keeps its relevance. These different worlds have experimented with different kinds of settings from classic medieval fantasy, steampunk, cyberpunk, sci-fi, and sometimes a mix of all of those together. The latest installment of the franchise,Final Fantasy 16, aims to bring back aFinal Fantasysetting that is reminiscent of medieval fantasywhile keeping aspects that are recognizable to the series....

Developer CyberConnect2 has a long history making anime video game adaptations, including numerous games based on theNarutofranchise, as well as 2020’sDragon Ball Z: Kakarot. One of the hottest new anime series out right now isDemon Slayer, and so it makes sense that CyberConnect2 is getting the chance to adapt it into a video game next. Details on the CyberConnect2Demon Slayervideo game have been scarce since its announcement, but now some more information has been released to the public....

Summary Blizzard Entertainment President Mike Ybarra confirms that an upcomingDiablo 4fix will address a major season journey progression blocker. Following the positive reception thatDiablo 4received upon release, things were a bit more rocky with the launch of Season 1 in July. Controversy kicked off whenBlizzard first revealed how much progression would be lostwhen players created their seasonal character. Thankfully, Blizzard made tweaks and adjustments, no longer resetting things like Lilith statues or map fog....

EArecently held a meeting with its investors, where the gaming publisher announced that between the months of January and April 2023, it will have put out four new games. In previous investor meetings, EA has been known to add and remove information for whatever purpose, such as in February of this year when the company didn’t report itsquarterly sales ofBattlefield 2042. However, EA has given some more details on these upcoming titles so that they seem like less of an empty promise....

The worldwide pandemic has been difficult for everybody, but some gaming companies are reporting higher numbers sincemore people are home playing games due to COVID-19. More people playing means more people spending, andElectronic Artsis reaping those benefits with its best first quarter ever. EAput up a press release on its website showing the numbers for the year’s first fiscal quarter, which ended in June. The total revenue for this period was $1....