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Summary TheMetal Gear Solidseries is well-known forits intricate storytelling, complex characters, and thought-provoking themes and has managed to captivate the minds of gamers for decades. From the stealthy exploits of Solid Snake to the philosophical musings of Big Boss, this game series has left an indelible mark on the world of video gaming. Many players are drawn to the espionage-laden intrigue, the exploration of humanity’s relationship with technology, the deep and fully realized characters, or the philosophical questions raised in the games....

Game Rant sat down with Edmund McMillen, the creator of such notable titles asSuper Meat BoyandThe Binding of Isaac, to talk about his Kickstarter campaign for a new card game,Tapeworm. The Kickstarter is live as of April 28th, but fans of McMillen’s video games may be surprised to see him working on something that seems so different. However, as McMillen discussed in our interview, there is a lot more in common with his previous work than may first meet the eye, as he sees board games and card games as an important part of any game developers' toolkit....

After a lengthy stretch of silence, Experiment 101 and THQ Nordic’s sci-fi action RPG projectBiomutantis back in the public eye. The developers haven’t had anything to say about the game’s state of development for a while; however, a recent financial report from THQ Nordic revealed thatBiomutantwas still in development. It’s a sigh of relief for every fan of the new IP. Besides a gameplay trailer released last June, information about the game has been exceedingly scarce....

Black Pantherhas exploded in popularity since his MCU movie released in 2018, with Chadwick Boseman’s performance as the character quickly becoming iconic. While this success has pushed more Marvel fans to readBlack Panthercomics, and generated interest in future MCU content about Wakanda, it is odd that it has not led to a solo Black Panther game. While it was great to see the character inMarvel’s Avengersand othergames with large rosters likeMarvel Ultimate Alliance, Black Panther is a character that can absolutely support his own video game franchise....

Summary As the highly anticipated premiere ofDeadpool & Wolverinedraws near, there is still a lot to uncover about the upcoming film. However, a recent rumor suggesting a significant cameo, though thrilling, has been debunked, leaving many fans disappointed. With just two months until its highly anticipated release,Deadpool & Wolverinecontinues to generate online buzz regarding potential cameo appearances. The latest speculation, revolving around a renowned actress portraying Lady Deadpool, has sparked excitement among fans....

One of 2022’s most anticipated releases,the return ofBLEACHwas an incredible moment for anime fans across the globe; however, prior to its release and immense success in the twelve weeks following its October 10 premiere, theBLEACHfranchise had fallen somewhat in the eyes of many.BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood Warhad an incredible first week, and the entire first part of the return of Studio Pierrot’s adaptation of Tite Kubo’s legendary manga proved many wrong as it continued to be a masterclass in animation, direction and sound design from week to week....

While it seems like it’ll be a good, long while beforeBloodborne 2is ever a thing, thanks in part toFromSoftware leaving it out of production, the possibility of the new game still merits some discussion. Specifically, there’s a ton of possibilities where the series could and should go as it takes its next steps out from the mind of Hidetaka Miyazaki. However, what is likely the most important choice for the series is to take those steps outside of Yharnam and begin exploring the larger world within whichBloodbornetakes place....

Summary The recent news ofDestiny 2developer Bungie laying off staff has come as a massive surprise to the studio’s fanbase, and new sources have revealed that the decision to terminate staff was made directly byBungie management rather than Sony, who officially acquired the studio earlier in July 2022. The currently undisclosed number of employees laid off by Bungie include several names who have been contributing to the Washington-based studio’s various hit titles for several decades now, with the sudden decision to cut back staff dealing a substantial blow to Bungie’s public image as well as the confidence of theDestiny 2community at large....

Call of Dutyhas released some intriguing collector’s editions over the years, and for Treyarch’s next game, this concept should be revived. Die hard fans of the series have been able to collect real life RC-XD cars and night vision goggles, with plenty of other bonuses like art books and badges made available as well. Though the two most recent entries in the franchise have lacked collector’s editions, it would be nice to see them make a return withTreyarch’s next release....

Microsoft’s excellent subscription service has been among the best ways for players to experience a veritable feast of video games since it launched in 2017.Xbox Game Passhas given gamers a way to play fan-favorite AAA titles, as well as smaller indie games that might have gone unnoticed. By putting such a variety of games in one place, Xbox Game Pass not only makes it easier to experience the extensive titles on offer, but also gives smaller games a place to shine as well....

The final season ofStranger Thingslooms large for the franchise. While it was previously unknown when filming would begin, recent comments by series actor David Harbour have revealed that the Netflix series will begin filming next year. Stranger Thingswrapped its fourth season back in July.Stranger Thingsseason 4 was an emotional affairand was probably the darkest season yet. The season ended with Max (Sadie Sink), who had overcome her feelings of suicidal ideation, in a coma following the success of Vecna’s (Jamie Campbell Bower) grand plan to open a giant portal to the Upside Down in the middle of Hawkins....

With the latest update that has ushered in the Season of the Lost toDestiny 2, players have returned to hunting down specific types of loot through the game’s loot pools and rerolling. However, one of the most popular ways forplayers to earn loot inDestiny 2appears to have a logistical problem that fans are running into, causing some notable frustration among the community. This issue has to do with Parallax Trajectory, a new currency used alongside the Wayfinder’s Compass, the newest artifact to come toDestiny 2through the Season of the Lost....

Square Enix and Omega Force’s block-building RPG,DragonQuest Builders 2,has been listed on Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass, withDragon Questfans excited at the prospect of being able to play one of the game’s titles on an Xbox console. WhileDragon Quest Builders 2is part of theDragon Questseries, it differs from other titles in the franchise quite a bit. Notably, it is a block-building sandbox game, as opposed to the traditional turn-based JRPGs that theDragon Questseriesis renowned for....