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Fans of the MCU recently received the exciting confirmation that they would be getting at least one more live-action Disney+ show before the end of the year.Hawkeyeis set tohit the streaming platform in November, continuing the trend of bringing characters from the MCU movies to the small screen. This time around, Clint Barton (Jeremy Renner) will be the focus of the show as the titular archer her. However, he is not alone as he will be joined by fan-favorite comic book character Kate Bishop (Hailee Steinfeld)....

Love it or hate it, one thing everyone can agree on aboutStar Wars: Episode VIII: The Last Jediis that it’s one of the most divisive pieces of media in the franchise. But even more so than the movie itself, it sports one particular sequence that even the most steadfast defenders will sometimes give ground on. The part in question involves a certain casino planet, and it’s one of the most hotly debated elements of the entire film....

Summary There have been some truly beloved LEGO games over the years, and while none of them have really broken new ground as far as the gaming industry at large goes, they have had their fair share of innovative inclusions over the years. From introducinglarge-scale open worldsto the family-friendly action/adventure genre to including hundreds of playable characters at a time, LEGO games have continued to evolve gradually over the years. This all culminated in the recently releasedLEGO Fortnite....

Summary Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealthis shaping up to potentially be the biggest release in the franchise to date, with players getting to play as both Kasuga and Kiryu in the brand-new location of Hawaii. Along with the game’s epic main story, players will also get to partake in a handful of the optional mini-games and side stories that are a staple of the series, including the new life sim side mode Dondoko Island....

Marvel’s Spider-Manhad the interesting narrative hook of being able to inform fans about which villains were already established in-universe and which villains were being introduced initially in the present day. The Halloween campus party at Empire State University was a succinct way to do this for a handful of Spider-Man’s storied foes, for instance. This approach lobs up potential villain additions in subsequent installments, such as how the Lizard will feature as at least a temporary villain inMarvel’s Spider-Man 2....

Summary Few moments in Peter Jackson’sThe Lord of the Ringstrilogy are more memorable than when Gandalf the Gray faces off against a literal demon of shadow and flame:a Balrog, nicknamed Durin’s Bane. The battle between the two is epic, and has come to be an icon in pop culture. While fans of the series certainly remember the fate that befell Durin’s Bane, less is known about the rest of the Balrogs....

Summary It seems like every studio these days wants to get in on the co-op craze, and superheroes are not safe from that.DC tried to captivate audiences with the likes ofGotham Knightsand the upcomingSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice LeaguewhileMarvelattempted the concept withMarvel’s Avengersand may be trying again with Skydance New Media’s next title. Neither studio has had great luck with the genre yet, but maybe that will change in the future....

Barry Sonnenfeld’sMen in Blackis one of the most popular science-fiction films of the past half-century. Joining the ranks ofStar Wars,Star Trek, and most recentlyDune, theMen in Blackfranchise has the benefit of being one of the most internationally recognizable science-fiction I.P.’s in recent memory. While the sequels and reboot of theM.I.B.property have certainly done a lot towards hindering the brand, the firstMen in Blackremains a propulsive, thrilling, and funny entry in a landscape that often sees more failures than successes....

The release ofMetroid Dreadis less than two weeks away and many players are certainly excited for what’s to come. Some fans have been waiting for over a decade forMetroid Dreadto arrive, with many assuming the project had been scrapped. Now, it seems that the newest installment in the 2DMetroidseries will feature a returning mechanic seen in previous games. It’s been some time since an officialMetroidgame was released, let alone an original 2D entry....

Monster Hunter Riseprovides a great many rewards to players who complete quests and slay mighty enemies. A hunter’s progression is all about crafting better and better gear from the spoils of previous triumphs. However, some of the best and most unique equipment can only be obtained by more unusual means. The Dreamshell item is one of the rare treasures that players will need to make several coveted arms and armors inMonster Hunter Rise....

Summary Monster Hunter’sWorldandRisehave been pivotal in shaping howMonster Hunter Wildswould turn out, as evidenced by the brief glimpse of it that was shared at The Game Awards 2023. The resemblancesWildsalready bears toWorldandRiseare plain in their scale and an emphasis on travel via mounts while being pursued by a horde of monsters, not unlike the structure forMonster Hunter Rise’s Rampage quests, for example.Wildsis also instantaneously authentic in how it has reconsidered mount traversal with a multifaceted flying mount, as well as a landscape that may evolve rapidly in real-time....

Coming to the game officially in only a matter of days, it seems as though the addition of Spawn toMortal Kombat 11has already been incredibly well-received by fans. Not only are hisfatalities, brutalities, skins, and entrancessome of the best the esteemed fighting game has seen to date, but he also appears to be a great deal of fun to play. It seems as well that another aspect of the DLC fighter pack has been heavily touted byMortal Kombatfans, that being the ending awarded to players for finishing Spawn’s specific tower....

Connectionsis back with a new selection of sixteen words, and these are pretty challenging. If you want to properly sort them into four categories, you will need know a lot more than therules of how to playConnections; you’ll also need to know all the words, have a working knowledge of the categories without knowing what they are, and you’ll need some luck. If you are running short on luck, however, you can find all sorts of hints in the article below, like clues to the categories, spoilers, and a whole lot more....