The success of 2017’sThor: Ragnarokreinvigorated the character’s franchise and helped launch him past theMarvel Cinematic Universe’s opening Infinity Saga, as he is set to return for a fourth solo film calledThor: Love and Thunder, which will be thesecond from director Taika Waititi. RELATED:Moon Knight: 10 Comics To Read In Preparation For The Disney+ Show The return of Natalie Portman as Jane Foster and the reveal that Christian Bale will appear as Gorr the God Butcher has teased the possible direction ofThor’s next solo adventure, so we put together a few comics for fans to read if they’re looking for a bit more information on the MCU’s newest heroes and villain that could debut inThor: Love and Thunder....

Kingdom Heartsstarted as one of the greatest (and most bizarre) crossovers of all time, bringing both Disney and Square Enix franchises together. At first, the onlycharacters that belong to Square Enixwere from theFinal Fantasygames, such as Cloud, Cid, and Squall. However, 2012’sDream Drop Distanceadded the characters fromThe World Ends With Youand 2019’sKingdom Hearts IIIincluded Schwarzgeist fromEinhanderas a boss. RELATED:Every Square Enix Game Coming Out In 2021 Because of this, Square Enix fans have been wondering what characters could be introduced in upcominggames of the series, with some even hoping to see more of them and less Disney properties in the next title....

Introduced in Generation 7, ‘Regional Variants’ arePokemonwhose design has evolved to suit the environment and conditions of its native region. Whilst it may not be as iconic as evolutions in thePokemonfranchise, this feature has quickly become a fan favorite since its introduction in 2016. Related:Which Pokemon Starter Are You, Based On Your Dungeons & Dragons Alignment? These region-specific adaptations may impact a Pokemon’s appearance, type, abilities, moveset, base stats, height, or weight....

Quick Links Strategy gameswere once practically non-existent in the console market, save for notable exceptions and ill-fated attempts (such asStarcraft’sremarkably awkward landing on the Nintendo 64). However, over the years, several titles have emerged to deliver their micro-management goodness to living room accessible formats — particularly when it comes to the Xbox line of consoles. If someone is looking to channel their inner armchair general, thenXboxGame Passhas several titles that are right up their alley....

Summary BioShockhas put its stamp on the gaming world and beyond, being regarded as a seminal work. Over the course of three titles from 2007 to 2013, the series iterated and improved upon itself in various areas, usually (although not always) to a positive outcome. Some major elements it expanded on and streamlined were its combat and exploration. With developer Cloud Chamber, formed in 2019, announced to be taking over the reins ofBioShock 4the same year, many fans have been eagerly awaiting to see what the fourth installment will bring to the table regarding these and other aspects....

Notable director Bassam Tariq is no longer attached to Marvel Studios’Bladeafter vacating his directorial chair due to some continuous shifts in the developing film’s production schedule. The anticipated film looks to hit theaters in November of next year, which is an established timeframe that may be subject to adjustment, depending on the pace of the studio’s search to find a new director to fill Tariq’s vacated chair. Blade, which will star Academy Award-winning actorMahershala Ali as the titular character, hoped to begin production this November in Atlanta but now must wait for additional pieces to be added to the board....

Summary Theoriginal captains of the Gotei 13that were introduced at the beginning ofBleachhave cemented themselves as some of the strongest characters in the entire series, as only a few can rival their unfathomable power. Among these all-powerful characters is Kaname Tosen, the former captain of the 9th Division of the Gotei 13. While his defection may have deemed him an enemy of the Soul Society, it also served as a stepping stone for Kaname to gain even more unprecedented strength....

The Senior World Artist at Bungie has uploaded newDestiny 2artwork. Among many things, the gallery shows off the evolution of The Tower Bazaar and the construction which is overseen by Ikora. The setpiece of the uploaded gallery is an animated image that depicts theTower Portal being put together piece by piece. The Tower is used as a social space inDestiny 2and as an overall headquarters for the Vanguard. RELATED:Destiny 2: 10 Tips For Using The Striker Subclass In Crucible...

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold WarZombies fans have been patiently waiting for Samantha Maxis to become a playable Operator since the game launched, and for old-school fans that wait has been even longer. Fortunately,Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold Warplayers need wait no longer, as Samantha can now be bought from the in-game shop. Treyarch detailed Samantha’s bundle and backstory in a special blog post, hyping up its arrival. While the backstory is nothing new, it does provide a more concise rundown of everything the character has done in the Dark Aether storyline so far....

Call of Duty: Warzone 2is being review bombed on Steam and review aggregate site Metacritic. Activision and Infinity Ward launched the long-awaitedCall of Duty: Warzone 2battle royale on November 16. While it’s had some hiccups,Call of Duty: Warzone 2has been generally been more warmly received than theCaldera mapand has been hailed by some as a return to form forWarzone. However, others have not been nearly as enthusiastic about the game....

FromSoftware games are known for their comprehensive background lore, andElden Ringis no exception. The game offers many clues pointing to what led up to The Shattering, and how The Lands Between fell into chaos and ruin. However,as with all of FromSoftware’s Soulslike games, there is a great deal that players have to figure out on their own - like key beats for important characters such as Malenia.Elden Ring’s many mysteries include depate around Marika’s demigod children, the cursed twins Malenia and Miquella....

Riot Games' digital collectible card game inspired byMagic The Gatheringand featuring elements of the fan-favoriteLeague of Legendshas proved popular with players, withLegends of Runeterraproviding lots of great content since its release in 2020. From its impressive visuals and thoughtful design to its accessibility,Legends of Runeterrahas been winning over gamers with well-crafted gameplay and a plethora of interesting expansions and new sets. There have been plenty of changes and new additions toLegends of Runeterraover the last two years, includingtheDarkin Saga: Awakeningexpansion– a recent update that introduced a new region, new mechanics, cosmetics, and new Champions to the popular card game....

Summary Though the exact sales figures aren’t known for the most recent entry, theFar Cryfranchise has consistently been one of Ubisoft’s biggest money-makers for the last decade or so. ThoughFar Cry 2sold a solid 2.9 million,Far Cry 3blew those numbers out of the water when it released in 2012, selling over 10 million copies in its lifetime. And whileFar Cry’s spinoffshave failed to hit that same level of success, every mainlineFar Cryentry since 2012 has done just as well, if not better thanFar Cry 3....