Since the end of Supernatural, the majorly successful, long-running show with over 15 seasons that Jensen Ackles devoted years of his life to, the actor has been branching out into a wide variety of new roles and pursuits. These include taking a more directorial approach to the new seriesThe Winchesters, based on Sam and Dean’s parents fromSupernatural, and his recent appearance inThe Boysas Soldier Boy, the toxically macho super-hero turned villain who has to adapt to a world that has moved on from his misogynistic ways....

Last Epochis an action RPG with a bunch of different game mechanics. It wouldn’t be an exaggeration tocompare it toDiablo. For this reason, some features like Aliments can be a little confusing inLast Epoch, especially for new players. However, everything is much simpler than you might think. Aliments are essentially status effects that can be applied to both enemies and the player. Here’s what you need to know about them when playingLast Epoch....

Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxyis finally here, and it contains a whole lot of story. Even when players have completed the Eidos Montreal-developed title, they won’t have experienced all the game has on offer. This is because it’s just as much a choice-based experience as it is a third-person shooter. Players will have multiple opportunities to change the way the story unfolds, and can see how their decisions play out differently by reloading a chapter or starting a new game....

The dust has finally settled on Microsoft’s record-breaking buyout ofActivision Blizzard, and as expected more than a few investigations are being conducted regarding the finer details of the deal. The latest investigation now relates to someActivision Blizzardinvestors possibly being involved in insider trading. Early last month, theUS Federal Trade Commission began investigating the Microsoft Activision Blizzard buyout. This was owing to the fact that if the FTC suspected that the acquisition could harm the possibility of fair competition, it could have blocked the deal from taking place....

Summary The assortment of criminal shinobi in theNarutoseries are called the Akatsuki and each member has their own extraordinary abilities and dark histories. The looming threat of the Akatsuki plays an important role in theNarutouniverse, challenging the protagonist and shaping the story’s progression. Initially, the members were introduced as mysterious villains, villains, but throughout the duration ofNaruto’snarrative and subsequently, the completion of the story, the Akatuski members' character details have been revealed....

Summary ANintendo DScovered in a rather cool set of autographs was found by a fan in a Facebook group. Customizing one’s gaming hardware is nothing new, andthe Nintendo DS is no exception. First launched in the tail end of 2004, theNintendo DSmarked the end of the Game Boy line of handhelds as well as Nintendo’s first foray into the seventh generation of gaming. Boasting an innovative dual-screen setup, broad casual appeal that drew in countless new fans, online play, and of course, a killer library of first and third-party content, the console was a juggernaut in sales....

Summary APalworldplayer tried to fight Jetragon, but the battle took an unexpected turn, and the Legendary Pal killed itself.Palworldhas creatures known as Pals, which appear in different designs and belong to a specific element such as fire, ice, and grass. As with other monster-collecting games,Palworldalso has a select group of creatures that all players want to have in their collection. These creatures are the Legendary Pals, the highest-rarity monsters available inPalworld....

Summary Years after being offered on Steam via early access, PlayStation 5 and Xbox console owners will finally get the chance to playTeardownon their preferred gaming consoles. The voxel destruction heist game developed by Tuxedo Labs and co-published by Saber Interactive has thus far only been available on PC.Teardownwill be available on PS5 and Xbox later this year. Teardownis a sandbox puzzle game where the player controls the owner of a demolition company whose business has seen better days....

With a cult following for its video games, movies, and television shows,Pokemonis one of the most popular franchises ever. The launch of well-known titles likePokemon Red and Blue, Pokemon Sword and Shield, and several others demonstratePokemon’s tremendous reputation in the gaming industry.Pokemon Legends: Arceus, the most recent installment, is among the top threebest-selling video games of 2022after a successful January release.Pokemonfans love to portray pocket monsters from every generation, and a creative fan has edited the faces of their favorite Pokemon....

Although players can technically visit them in any order they like, there is apreferred order for tackling gymsinPokemon Scarlet & Violet. The first one that most players will visit is Cortondo Gym, which can be found to the west of the Naranja Academy and is home to the Bug-type Gym Leader, Katy. RELATED:Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: Which Starter Pokemon Should You Choose? Katy is by far the weakest of the eight Gym Leaders inPokemon Scarlet & Violet, with only three low-level Pokemon in her team....

While the core gameplay loop of beating gym leaders and getting stronger remains largely intact forPokemon Scarlet and Violet, Game Freak has shaken up how players get to that point. Featuring a huge new land called Paldea, players are sent off from the local university to pursue things as they want. Three mainly story missions await, includingbattling Team Star at their own bases, helping Arven find unique herbs by battling Titan Pokemon, as well as taking on the traditional gym challenge....

As many gamers will surely know, it has been an absolute nightmare to try and find a place with the new generation of consoles in stock - especially thePlayStation 5. Whether it be because of scalpers orconsole supply shortages, many felt like it was a hopeless endeavor when trying to get their hands on the next-gen tech. Luckily, there seems to be a light at the end of the tunnel as things are returning to some form of normalcy....

In this modern era of understanding, the portrayal and exploration of mental health in video games and other media is something that many are looking to handle delicately and accurately. With thedeveloper ofRuneScaperecently raising hundreds of thousands for mental health charities, it’s clear that this is a topic that is of key importance in the industry. On top of that, Double Fine’s upcomingPsychonauts 2is a game that is seemingly going above and beyond to ensure it’s a theme that’s handled well in the game....