It’s safe to say that Hideo Kojima is one of the most distinct personalities in the gaming industry. Along with being the chief creative force behind such titles as theMetal Gear Solidseries andDeath Stranding, Kojima has also become known for being one of the more outspoken developers out there, and he illustrated this this week by not mincing words with his opinion on digital media. Media is constantly changing and evolving to suit changing tastes, and the ways people access it are changing most of all....

The following article contains spoilers for the season finale of Loki. Disney Plus’Lokihas achieved its glorious purpose and introduced Marvel fans to the Multiverse of Madness. From alternate branched realities to the big villain reveal, the season finale had a lot to offer and has entirely changed the course of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. However, the episode also had many fans wondering if despite everything, whether the God of Mischief is in fact destined to be alone....

Quick Links After multiple changes to Thanos throughoutMarvel Snap’s 24 seasons, the 25th season introduces yet another revamped version of him, now with reworked Infinity Stones. The Celestials' Finest season alters Thanos’ Stones to better align with his passive ability, which encourages players to use all six Stones. This guide explains these changes and their potential impact on the META. Additionally, it suggests a deck to try out with the reworked Thanos — despite theSpider-Ham threatlurking in the background....

The vorcha race is one of the many kinds of aliens inMass Effect, and one that is not explored so much in the story. They are most often seen as enemies, often working among mercenaries that are mowed down byShepard and their team. The galaxy considers the vorcha as little more than pests due to their primitive nature and tendency toward hostility. Since vorcha do not exactly spend any time on Shepard’s ship in theMass Effectseries, let alone even speak to them, a lot of fans missed out on vorcha culture, history, and biology....

With Microsoft’s acquisition of industry titan Activision-Blizzard, the laundry list of games, franchises, and characters that now fall under the Xbox umbrella is vast and diverse. From rhythmgames likeGuitar Heroto universally acclaimed AAA offerings likeCall of Duty, Activision’s properties will soon be at the mercy of Microsoft’s management. This is an exciting thought for so many series that haven’t found success in recent years, withSkylandersbeing one of them. Furthermore, fans ofSpyro,Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater, andPrototypehave had their hopes renewed at the possibility of new entries in their beloved franchises, once that ownership shifts....

Just like previous NBA games,NBA 2K22offers players plenty of options for customization. Whether it’s the MyTeam mode, where players can build a team with players from across the league, or the MyCareer Mode, where players take a custom character throughNBA 2K22’s story, no two players' experiences will be the same. The character customization goes beyond simple stat differences.NBA 2K22players can change their character’s build, down to the specific weight and arm span, and it changes how their player performs and feels....

Nintendo’s creepy atmospheric science fiction series,Metroid,has been enthralling gamers for more than three decades. Like most older franchises, it eventually had to make the jump into the third dimension. Fortunately, 2002’sMetroid Primereally stuck the landing, often heralded as one of the best games to ever release on the GameCube. Related:5 Things Metroid Does Better Than Castlevania (And 5 Things Castlevania Does Better) Because of the high esteem of both the 2D and 3D entries, it is difficult to determine which one is ultimately better....

Summary Sometimes, inspiration can come from the strangest places, and there would be few better examples of this happening than ifAnimal Crossingpulled ideas fromDestiny 2. With the former being a cozy title where players craft the perfect living space for themselves and some adorable animals, and the latter being a looter shooter where players kill gods and get into gunfights on several planets, it is hard to imagine Nintendo looking atDestiny 2for inspiration....

Summary One Piecemanga has been primarily focused on the backstory of Bartholomew Kuma. The once-Revolutionary Army officer has lived a difficult life, full of tragedies. As a child, Kuma was exposed to the horrific nature of the Celestial Dragons. They enslaved Kuma and his parents because they were Buccaneers, aOne Piecerace that had committed a major transgression against the World Government. Kuma’s mother didn’t last long in captivity, and she was joined by her husband, who was shot by a Celestial Dragon, leaving Kuma alone to fend for himself....

Pokemon GOhas been constantly updated since its release in 2016, with developerNiantic recently introducing Trade Evolutionand several new Pokemon to the game. However, one minor cosmetic update has caused a wave of discussion across the trainer community. ExperiencedPokemon GOtrainers are likely already familiar with Shiny Pokemon - a rare Pokemon variant with different colors than their standard counterparts. However, a recent patch to the Shiny Koffing has the community reacting with confusion and criticism....

Players inPokemon GOshould hopefully be able to soon use Mega Evolution to allow theirPokemonto become far more powerful than before in tough battles. After being introduced, the PVP and raid scene ofPokemon GOwill be changed for good, just like when Mega Evolution was introduced to the mainlinePokemongames. The biggest obstacle with Mega Evolution comes with how only a few Pokemon out of the entire Pokedex can actually perform it. This will likely remain the same inPokemon GO....

Despite releasing over three years ago, players are still managing to encounter a number of bizarre occurences withinRed Dead Redemption 2. Considering how expansive the open world is, players can expect to accomplish a lot withinRed Dead Redemption 2during active gameplay. One such example being the ability to acumulate a bounty of remarkably small proportions. Players can accrue abounty inRed Dead Redemption 2depending upon the amount of misdeeds the player has committed....

Capcom launchedResident Evil 7back in 2017, and it earned widespread critical acclaim for sticking close to the franchise’s horror roots while also taking it in bold new directions. Since the release ofResident Evil 7, Capcom has been focusing onResident Evilremakes and remasters, releasing theRE2remake in 2019 to rave reviews and planning theResident Evil 3remake for release in April. However, one has to imagine that a properResident Evil 8is in development as well, and if a recent “leak” is to be believed, the game may be announced as early as next month....