They say an army marches on its stomach, but in One Piece it is probably more accurate to say that the core pirate crew sails on Monkey D. Luffy’s stomach. As such, it’s of little surprise that a cook was high on the list of priorities when gathering his crew, …
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On paper, Liam Hemsworth has a thankless task ahead of him. He’s all set to replace Henry Cavill as Geralt, a pitch-perfect portrayal that is universally beloved by both critics and fans alike. Mercifully, the Netflix series has made his job that much easier with The Witcher season 3, volume …
Read More »This supremely chill puzzle game with lo-fi vibes is my new go-to for relaxation
These days I’m always on the lookout for games that will give me a little space to breathe and unwind, and The Shape of Things certainly fits that bill. The Rubik’s Cube inspired puzzle game from developer Hyper Three Studio is perfect to pick up and play in short bursts, …
Read More »Ayo Edebiri talks breathing new life into TMNT for Mutant Mayhem
Over the years there have been many iterations of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT), from the original ‘80s animated series to the Michael Bay produced live-action movie. Although these adaptations varied, one issue was consistent throughout – the teenage part of the title was significantly ignored. Enter Seth Rogen, …
Read More »This Bloodborne boss no longer haunts my dreams after reading one single item description
I’m back playing Bloodborne for my sins, and have just made it to the base of Old Yharnam. I’m standing before a familiar fog gate, its glistening yellow hue stretched over the crumbling church’s arching doorway, reflecting deep shadows back onto the cobblestone path I’ve just wandered down. I pretend …
Read More »Hasbro Gaming SVP explains what “AI-driven mechanics” mean for upcoming board games
Hasbro, the company behind numerous board games and D&D, recently announced that it’d be teaming up with Italian developer Xplored to create physical / digital hybrids with “limitless digital expansions to physical games [and] seamless onboarding.” That wasn’t necessarily the headline, though; instead, mention of “AI-driven mechanics” took center-stage. Because …
Read More »While I wait for Phantom Liberty, Im replaying Cyberpunk 2077 as a hardboiled detective
The upcoming release of the Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty expansion has motivated me to once again hit the streets of Night City and start over fresh. But instead of simply repeating my way through another playthrough, I’m doing things a little differently. Phantom Liberty promises to be a “spy-thriller” in …
Read More »Gamescom 2023 schedule: Dates, times, and where to buy tickets
The Gamescom 2023 schedule is starting to come together. There are just a few weeks to go before one of the largest events on the video game calendar kicks off, as developers and members of the public prepare to descend on the Koelnmesse exhibition center in Cologne, Germany. The Gamescom …
Read More »Yellowjackets season 3: everything we know so far
Yellowjackets season 3 is coming to our screens – at some point. We’re not sure when, exactly, as pre-production on the new season ground to a halt in May 2023 when the newly-opened writers’ room went on strike for better pay and working conditions as part of the WGA’s industrial …
Read More »The best cheap PS5 SSD deals in July 2023
The best cheap PS5 SSD deals at the moment are pretty crazy, and they often include the very best PS5 SSDs on the shelves. These speedy gen 4 drives have been constantly discounted for over a year now, and while that’s incredible for consumers since you can get them for …
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