The lightsaber customization inStar Wars Jedi: Survivoris widely considered to be one of its best, most complete features, as a player showcases its potential by recreating Cal Kestis' Padawan blade. Being able to construct one’s lightsaber has been a popular fantasy in the minds ofStar Warsfans for a long time, andvideo games such asJedi AcademyorKnights of the Old Republichave explored the concept to varying degrees. However, whenJedi: Fallen Ordercame out in 2019, it pushed the envelope even further by allowing players to customize Cal’s lightsaber in a modular way – mixing and matching different switches, sleeves, and emitters to create their perfect weapon....

Recent MrBeast Incident Raises Questions This very scenario was recently brought to light aftera TikTok showcasing a prankwent viral in early July. In the video, it was alleged that an eight-year-old boy by the name of Gabe Lyles was shopping at a Connecticut Target with his father when they were approached by someone who said they worked with MrBeast. MrBeast often gives people lavish giftsand shopping sprees in his videos, so Gabe and his father believed the strangers when they claimed that they had been selected to take part in a challenge....

Warning: The following contains spoilers for Undead Murder Farce Episode 1, “Oni Slayer”, now streaming onCrunchyroll. An immortal who has been decapitated journeys with her trusty maid to enlist the services of a half-human, half-oni cage fighter to help her with her predicament. With such a wild premise, one could hardly callUndead Murder Farceunoriginal, yet for a few reasons that shall be explained, I went into the premiere with caution and left feeling pleasantly surprised....

Summary In a strange turn of events, Xbox’s canceled gameScaleboundis trending on Twitter, and it’s actually thanks to PlayStation.Scalebound’s complicated historyreceived yet another wrinkle, as the game, which was canceled back in 2017, is now back in conversation. While there have been reports about Xbox and developer Platinum Games discussing potentially reviving the once-promising action RPG,Scalebound’s place in the Trending category has more to do with another canceled game. In a disappointing bit of news,Naughty Dog announced the cancelation ofThe Last of Us Online, an online multiplayer game set in theLast of Usuniverse....

Summary A newWorld of Warcraftsplash screen from the Public Test Realm forThe War Withinindicates the Pre-Patch event for the expansion is planned to begin on July 30. If this information is correct,World of Warcraftfans should see the Pre-Patch update itself before then, likely a week earlier on July 23. Recently,World of Warcraftrevealed thatThe War Withinwas coming out on August 26, with early access beginning four days earlier. With its release date rapidly approaching, players have been eagerly awaiting an announcement for the Pre-Patch event forThe War Within, which usually arrives about a month before the expansion itself....

World of Warcraftisn’t only about combat and optimization. Sometimes there’s time for having fun and dressing up, which is why the land of Azeroth hosts a special event or holiday at least every few weeks. This isn’t the same as weekly or monthly events, such as the fishing contests or the Darkmoon Faire. These are the annual holidays that only come once a year and include special items, quests, and prizes....

TheWarhammer 40kfranchisehas produced all manner of video games, from mentally demanding turn-based strategies to enthralling roleplaying games to high-action shooters. But even with the franchise’s outstanding and diverse selection of video games, few expected one of their many upcoming titles to be anything quite likeWarhammer 40,000: Boltgun, a thrilling first-person shooter with a retro spin on its design and gameplay — an unusual yet welcome choice for enthusiasts of the franchise, whether longtime fans or not....

Summary Nintendohas recently revealed the 30 most-sold games in the Japanese eShop, andSuika Gametakes the top spot. While this may seem surprising at first, considering thatThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomsold over 19.5 million unitsin a single year,Suika Gamewas a huge, surprising hit. Released on the eShop back in September,Suika Gamebecame a streaming phenomenonrecently. Also known asWatermelon Game, the title was developed by Aladdin X and originally launched for the company’s digital projectors back in 2021, but it failed to garner much attention at the time....

Summary APokemonfan has decided to turn the Gen 1’s Water-type starter Squirtle into a Ground/Poison-type instead. One of the most popularWater-type Pokemon in the franchise, the fan art gives Squirtle a complete makeover, showcasing what the pocket creature’s visuals would look like if its affinities were closely connected to the Ground and Poison elements. Being the player’s companion from the very beginning of each game,starter Pokemon from every generationare some of the most beloved and well-known pocket creatures in the franchise....

Dungeon crawlerscan be a massively fun and addictive way to spend one’s time. These games will often have new kinds of enemies to throw at players as they progress further, and have lots of secrets to discover along the way. While looting every corner of these games can feel rewarding on its own, having a friend come along for the ride takes this genre to a whole new level of enjoyment....

Quick Links XDefiantfeatures its fair share of customization options, from thevarious Factions players can choose from, to the weapons they can equip to their loadouts. There is a large roster of weapons players can opt for, with some of the more favorable options among the playerbase being those found within the Submachine Gun category. Though the MP7 is undoubtedly the most popular SMG available, the Vector .45 ACP is definitely a viable option....

Summary Of the many upcoming games featured at this year’s Gamescom, fans of the Soulslike genre likely have been watchingBlack Myth: Wukongmore closely than the rest. Since its initial reveal back in 2020, the action RPG, set in Ancient China and based on the famous novelJourney to the West, has piqued the interest of many gamers due to its unique style and aesthetic. While Soulslikes have become much more common in a post-Elden Ringworld, many of them struggle to capture the essence of what makes FromSoftware’s Soulsborne collection so special....

George Miller’sMad Maxfilms irrevocably changed the way pop culture views the end of all things. The brutal Australian wasteland teeming with armed maniacs and absurd vehicles extended into every tone and medium.Borderlandsisn’t set on a ruined Earth, but Pandora is as ecologically devastated and socially chaotic as the average stop onFury Road. The desperation and overwhelming violence push the mind past misery and into nihilistic glee, which is the perfect mindset in which to enjoy Neil Marshall’sDoomsday....