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Two and a half decades after launching, id Software’s gothic first-person shooterQuakeis still heralded as a landmark 3D action game. However, when first released in 1996, an aspect of one of the original game’s maps never made it to final release. The map in question wasE2M6 which was recently restored for theQuakeremaster. As a result, the level’s creator, the one and only John Romero, has expressed joy that his creation has been reintroduced into the game....

Summary Starfieldis rumored to feature during the Xbox Games Showcase on June 9, where it will seemingly reveal a release date and trailer for Shattered Space. Though it’s considered to be one of the more divisive Bethesda titles, many players would agree thatStarfieldhas a lot of potential. It’s a brand-new franchise from Bethesda Game Studios, and as such, it’s still a mostly blank canvas with plenty of room to grow.Starfieldisn’t tied to the Settled Systems, nor is it beholden to design decisions that didn’t pan out....

John David McAfee, the tech entrepreneur who founded the McAfee Antivirus Software Company, has been indicted on charges of fraud and money laundering by theDepartment of Justice. He and his accomplice allegedly masterminded two schemes that used Twitter to exploit investors in the cryptocurrency market. The first was a “pump and dump” scheme in which McAfee and his accomplice Jimmy Gale Watson, a member of his so-called cryptocurrency team, purchased large quantities of cryptocurrency at an inexpensive price and used their social media influence to encourage others toinvest in that cryptocurrency, effectively artificially inflating its market price....

Summary AMinecraftplayer has spent 100 hours recreating the Allegiant Stadium in celebration of Super Bowl 58. Super Bowl 58 is set to take place on February 11, but thisMinecraftfan has taken multiple play sessions to create the arena that it takes place in. The Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers are set to compete for the Lombardi Trophy in Las Vegas this year. Allegiant Stadium is home to Super Bowl 58, and it’s a stadium that can seat up to 65,000 fans....

The anime industry took a major hit a decade ago when two of the Big Three shonen series ended, but new series likeMy Hero Academiamanaged to fill the role. People loveMy Hero Academiabecause it is a shonen that delves into the superhero genre. It is both lighthearted and dark, and it features one ofthe most unique power systemsin anime. In the world ofMHA,most of humanity possesses some type of Quirk....

TheNarutofranchise has clearly set a precedent thatocular techniques are a superior formof jutsu, yet even within this framework of power lies a drastic difference between the strength of each Dojutsu. While its common knowledge that the three great Dojutsu, the Sharingan, Byakugan, and Rinnegan, are the strongest of all visual techniques, an even greater power exists that triumphs over these three Dojutsu – the Rinne-Sharingan. The Rinne-Sharingan possesses an unfathomable amount of power, one that can neither be comprehended nor controlled by a regular shinobi....

Stop what you’re doing right now and schedule some time off work in July, because season two ofNetflix’s hilarious sketch comedy showI Think You Should Leavehas an official release date of July 6th. If you’re unaware, or you just hate laughter, the first season ofI Think You Should Leavedebuted on Netflixback in 2019 and quickly took the internet by storm. The general premise of the show is each sketch is designed to be extremely uncomfortable or awkward, causing the viewer or the person in the sketch to want to leave....

Summary Creature designs in thePokemonfranchise represent a wide variety of concepts and take inspiration from numerous different sources. Fans of thePokemonseries likely have design elements that draw them to their favorite mons, but not every design choice is universally praised by fans. While some mons are clearly inspired by various animals or mythical creatures, one design trend has been controversial within thePokemoncommunity, with a section of the fan base lamenting the existence of these critters....

Summary Slay the Spire 2has officially been confirmed with an early access Steam period beginning in 2025 at an unspecified date. A console release forSlay the Spire’s sequel has not yet been announced, although it seems quite likely. Slay the Spire’s full release came in 2019 when the game quickly turned into a viral hit. Now regarded as one of thebest strategy card gamesin recent times,Slay the Spire’s tactical yet intuitive gameplay led many gamers to become hooked on its roguelike, deck-building format....

When it comes to the fun and frantic multiplayer action ofOvercooked 2— speed, organization,teamwork, and communication are all key ingredientsto earning a great score. While the game can seem like a whimsical, laid-back social game on the surface, Team17’s multiplayer romp can truly be a pressure cooker for those that aren’t prepared. In order to succeed, players must work together to dish out a slew of unique meals, which usually vary during the course of each run....

Summary With reports emerging online regarding full squads of bots showing up in ranked lobbies,Overwatch 2faces yet another public hurdle as Season 7 kicks off. Although someOverwatch 2players may welcome this influx of markedly easier matches, these incidents spell potential trouble for the multiplayer shooter down the line. Despite how recent developments such as the launch of theOverwatch 2Invasion Updateare giving the title some much-needed positive momentum, the game’s core player base is continuing to run into problems with its matchmaking system....

Summary Overwatch 2just released a mid-season patch full of balance changes for many of its playable heroes. While a few lucky heroes like D.Va and Sombra got buffs, manyOverwatch 2characters, including Doomfist and several healers, received nerfs. Season 7, Rise of Darkness,began inOverwatch 2earlier this month, bringing with it a slew of spooky Halloween- andDiablo-themed cosmetics. The seasonal update also introduced a new map, changed how group respawns work, and made a bunch of changes to heroes, including a total rework for Sombra....

Summary APokemonfan and artist has created new evolutions for Water-type Pokemon Magikarp, Lapras, and Swanna. Magikarp and Lapras are perhaps two of the most easily-recognizable Water-type Pokemon, as they have been in the franchise since the Generation 1 games,Pokemon Red and Blue. Swanna may not be quite as well-known, as the Water/Flying-type hybrid didn’t debut until theGeneration 5Pokemongames,Pokemon Black and White, but it still has its fans. At the time of this writing, neither Lapras nor Swanna have official evolutions, though Lapras has a special Gigantamax form that gives it a dramatic new appearance....