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Following in its own footsteps, Bungie honored National Coming Out Day yesterday by publishing an article on its website about the importance of being true to one’s own sexual orientation and gender identity, and how this ties withDestiny 2.LGBTQIA+ representationis not something entirely new inDestiny 2, which, according to past reports, became a problem due to Bungie’s so-called “old guard” having a different vision for its sci-fi looter shooter. Characters like Devrim Kay and Ana Bray were given more depth by making them have same-sex partners, and even fiercer representation came in the form of Saint-14 and Osiris being in a love relationship, which Bungie writers defended when it was called “just friendship” by some fans....

Animal Crossing: New Horizonssaw huge success through its diverse range of villagers, whose personalities made up the crux of their dialogue and actions. However, given how old the system is,Animal Crossing: New Horizons' successorcould open things up even further to accommodate the sheer range of characters on offer, making them feel a bit more varied in their interactions with the player. Animal Crossing: New Horizonsfeatured a roster of over 400 villagers for players to potentially invite to their islands, including previous villagers seen across the series and a few new additions....

Batgirldirectors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, who broke out following their filmBad Boys for Life, are currently enjoying rave reviews for their work onMs. Marvel. As it turns out, being a part of both the MCU and DCEU means Kevin Feige tried to pick their brains aboutBatgirl. El Arbi and Fallah helmed the first and last episode ofMs. Marvel. Afterwards,they set to work onBatgirlfor DC, which wrapped production earlier this year....

Kingdom Heartsrecently concluded its Xehanort Saga, a long-running story arc that has been present to some extent sinceKingdom Hearts 1. The last game in the saga,Kingdom Hearts 3, is meant to conclude almost every plot thread the 6+ games before it introduced. This lead to a finale dense with the climaxes of several character arcs, with almost everyone getting the spotlight at some point. TheKingdom Hearts 3ReMindDLCcomplicated this even further, showing some of the same events with important changes....

Lost Arkcontinues to be massively successful following its launch in February. The free-to-play MMO is rolling out content previously released forLost Ark’s Korean servers at a compelling pace to retain its sizable launch audience. In the latest update from the localization team ofLost Ark, the developers talked about visiting South Korea and confirming the MMO’s roadmap for the next two months. Needless to say,Lost Arkplayers have a lot to look forward to through June and July....

Any film buff will know that some of the most golden moments of filmmaking are those that happen purely by accident. There are some beautifully comedic scenes that happen when innocent mistakes are made, and these impromptu circumstances are often kept in the final edition of the film. There are plenty of great examples of unscripted moments in films becoming some of the most famous or memorable parts of the story, andLord of the Ringsis no exception, and has many moments like this throughout the 3 extended editions....

FromVenomtoMorbius, Sony is clearly moving forward with Marvel films based on characters from the vast world ofSpider-Mancomics. One of manySpider-Manspin-offs in the works,Madame Web, will star Dakota Johnson and Sydney Sweeney in a film that’s noticeable as Sony’s first female-drivenSpider-Manspinoff. Now, a new actor is set to join Johnson and Sweeney, asGhostbusters: Afterlife’s Celeste O’Connor has been cast in Sony’sMadame Webin an undisclosed role. Now, Celeste O’Connor has joined co-stars Dakota Johnson and Sydney Sweeney in what could very well be their biggest role yet....

Summary Marvel’s Spider-Man 2players have found a skippable detail that’s pretty impressive if one manages to catch it before the next mission. Something that seems negligible such as this bit is a testament to how muchdeveloper Insomniac Games pays close attention to worldbuilding in its titles. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2continues to be a bonafide hit since its release for the PlayStation 5 in October. This much-awaited sequel and the first true entry of the franchise on the PS5 has managed to improve the overall experience of being the famous webslingers, and successfully set up the next stage of this particular pocket of theSpider-Manmultiverse....

A gamer has decided to make their own version of Taco Bell inMinecraft, and they chose a strange place to do it. WhileTaco Bell is a fast-food restaurantthat is common across the United States, it makes for a unique building choice in the world ofMinecraft. It is no secret that many gamers have usedMinecraftto create noteworthy buildings and designs. With numerous blocks to choose from, players can make many things in the Survival, Hardcore, and Creative modes....

Hogwarts Legacyhas appeared to be a success since its release in February, breaking sales and streaming records, but completion statistics have caused a major debate among fans about how successful the game really is. AlthoughHogwarts Legacyhas received mostly positive reviews to match the high number of sales, the game’s popularity could be decreasing. The first sign of this shift is that theHogwarts Legacyplayer count has dropped significantlysince the game’s launch. Some fans argue that this drop is expected, sinceHogwarts Legacyis a single player game that most people will only play once....

Summary Power is a key theme ofGame of Thrones, with many debates in the first season alone about what power really is. While not everyone has their eyes set on the Iron Throne, there are more than enough power-hungry characters to end up with five kings, endless wars, and countless betrayals, which is exactly what ended up happening. While some of the most power-hungryGame of Thronescharacters came from humble beginnings and slowly made their way to the top, others were born into prominent families and yet were still not satisfied with their lot....

Summary Rob Lucci is a major characterinOne Piecethat fans are very familiar with. When it comes to the villains that Oda has created in theOne Pieceworld, Lucci stands out as one of the very best ones, and even decades after the arc that he featured in, he’s remembered as an incredible antagonist. RELATED:One Piece: Oda Reveals A Major Hint About Shanks' Deadly Past Rob Lucci made his introduction in the Water 7 Saga and was introduced on the island of Water 7 Itself....

Blizzard’s popular team-based hero shooterOverwatchhas been making a lot of recent changes. Among these includes anew competitive game modefor its most recent season, as well as the promise of a new event coming on July 14. With this new event comes a new skin for the tank hero, Sigma, as well as a brand-new music pack for fans to enjoy. The announcing of this event comes just hours after news of Blizzard’sbanning thousands ofOverwatchaccountsduring the first few months of 2020....