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SinceSplatoonreleased on Wii U in 2015, a hallmark feature of Nintendo’s shooter franchise has been periodic Splatfests: team-based events where players spend a weekend fighting to earn points for their idol’s choice in some question. The first two games had one-on-one debates between the Squid Sisters and then Off the Hook, butSplatoon 3introduced three-way competitions heralded by idol group Deep Cut. Yet Nintendo is also intent on expanding the amount of big-tent events for the game,introducing “Big Run” earlier this month....

Spy Classroomcertainly has had its early episodes be more focused on a narrative, if the first three episodes are any indication. After all, they had shown the focus being the character of Lily, along with Team Lamplight and Klaus as they prepared for their Impossible Mission. It can be very easy to get the impression that the story is not as lighthearted as many were expecting it to be at first....

Summary Star Warsfans have mixed reactions to how Barris Offee’s story arc changed in theStar Wars: The Clone Warsanimated series. Barriss Offee debuted inStar WarsEpisode II: Attack of the Clones.She struck afriendship with Ahsoka Tanodespite their contrasting personalities. However, what fans thought was a lifetime bond turned awry when she framed Ahsoka in the “Wrong Jedi” and left the Jedi Order behind. From there, Offee left until her arrest inThe Clone Wars, leaving some fans confused about how a character introduced as a dutiful Jedi Padawan slipped and fell to the dark side....

Being a Jedi on the run givesStar Wars Jedi: Survivorprotagonist Cal Kestis very few options. With his Order decimated and the Galactic Empire hot on his heels, he must turn to whatever allies and help he can get. This means that in addition to his Jedi training and weapons,Cal must also make use of other techniques and gadgets. Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Orderoutfitted Cal with several tools. He was given an Underwater Breather by Partisan Lieutenant Mari Kosan to increase his exploration capabilities in bodies of water and was even able to procure some Climbing Claws from a fallen Nightbrother on Dathomir....

There are far too many characters in the Star Wars universe. Even cutting out the Extended Universe, almost every minor face in the background or random soldier in an army has a bit of backstory to them. In stark contrast to the nobodies who occasionally get entire novels dedicated to their off-screen exploits, characters like Luthen Rael show up with enough flair to demand attention. Andorcame out of nowhere and shocked the world....

Red Mile is one of the most interesting and unique places inStarfield. Located on Porrima 3 in the Porrima star system, this small casino and mercenary outpost plays host to a twisted game in which spectators place bets on participants completing a challenge known as The Red Mile. Players can receive the activity “Go To The Red Mile” by overhearing random NPCsin New Atlantisdiscussing the famed location. The Porrima star system is technically not controlled by any faction, so it can also serve as a good safe haven of neutral territory forStarfieldplayers with high bounties among certain factions....

The latest character posters for the highly-anticipatedThe Batmanmovie have been revealed. Shared on social media, the posters feature some main characters in the upcoming Matt Reeves’ film and invite fans to “unmask the truth.” They seem like the perfect way to start off the final month of promotions, considering the film releases in March. On the officialThe BatmanTwitter page, the posters were first posted. They featureRobert Pattinson’s Batman, Zoë Kravitz’s Catwoman, Paul Dano’s The Riddler, and Colin Farrell’s The Penguin....

Team Cherry has yet to announce a release date forHollow Knight: Silksong,the highly anticipated sequel to the MetroidvaniaHollow Knight,but fans are still excited by the gameplay reveals that have been teased so far. Together with princess knight Hornet as the new protagonist, Team Cherry have also hinted at major gameplay and mechanic changes from the original game. Hornet will bring a more agile playstyle to the series, as she has the ability to fight at long distances and is more nimble than the original Knight....

A great Metroidvania is a balance between many things. Gameplay is certainly key for a lot of players and this goes beyond Metroidvanias as well since the medium was founded on good gameplay. Does the game control well? Is there a fun loop or is it monotonous? Are there innovations for the genre? One could go on but then there are other elements to Metroidvanias like the story. Along with stories come heroes and villains....

Summary Yorgos Lanthimos is known for his unconventional storytelling.The Lobster, his first feature in the English language, allowed the Greek filmmaker to reach a much broader international audience. The 2015 surreal dark comedy presents a world in which love is mandatory, and people who don’t find a match are turned into animals. The protagonist’s journey ends on an ambiguous note that leaves the viewers with more questions than answers. The film stars Colin Farrell and Rachel Weisz, and Olivia Colman, John C....

The Orange Boxrecently marked its 15-year anniversary on October 9, with this milestone predictably leading to an uptake in discourse and nostalgia surrounding the collection of titles. Given how so many of these involved titles are regarded so highly and are still so deeply relevant to this day, many considerThe Orange Boxto be one of the best deals in the entire history of gaming. In all,The Orange Boxconsists of five ofValve’smost popular titles, includingHalf-Life 2and its two episodic sequels,Portal, andTeam Fortress 2....

PowerA Wireless GameCube Style Controller This controller replicates the iconic controller from the early 2000s Nintendo GameCube. It features modern technology like a wireless connection with reliable and fast Bluetooth 5.0 technology. The form factor is the classic original shape that competitors still use in games like Super Smash Bros. and others. Now, the controller is selling at a 28% discount. Amazon’s holiday shopping deals include a notable discount on thePowerA Wireless GameCube Style Controller, reducing its price significantly to just $42....

As if fans have been transported back to 1999’s Pokemania, Pokemon cards have been all the rage lately, especially on platforms like YouTube, Twitter, and Twitch. People have recently discovered some of the value that certain mint-condition Pokemon cards can hold, resulting inall kinds of content creators purchasing rare cardsand even opening packs of cards in videos and live on stream. Some of the most popular sets of Pokemon cards to go viral recently include newer sets like Vivid Voltage and Champion’s Path, and most importantly some of the oldest sets, such as the original Base Set, Jungle, and Team Rocket....