Summary Lies of Phas just come out at the time of writing, but it didn’t stop Neowiz Games and Round8 from adding the controversial Denuvo DRM to it right before it dropped.Lies of Phas modsthat would likely be affected by this. A loose adaptation of Carlo Collodi’sThe Adventures of Pinocchio,Lies of Pis an action RPG that has often been described as “Souls-like.” It sees an already-human Pinocchio (codenamed P) traversing the mechanoid-infested city of Krat, fighting off various mechanical puppets, and navigating the open-ended story towards one of three endings thanks to its lying system....

CD Projekt Red denied a recently emerged claim that it’s currently in talks about being acquired bySony. Therumor that Sony is planning this acquisitionsurfaced online over the weekend.Sony’s merger and acquisition activities have been the subject of much speculation over the last few years. Microsoft’s attempt to purchase Activision Blizzard as part of the biggest such deal in the gaming industry’s history has purportedly prompted additional investor pressure on Sony to keep up....

Quick Links Thanks toJane Foster’s the Mighty Thor, players ofMarvel’s Avengershave a faster-paced alternative to the rather heavy-hitting Thor of the original lineup. While also serving as Mjolnir’s possessor, Jane Foster makes a difference not just in being a female version of Thor but in being an Asgardian protector who understands modern human sentiments. This is reflected not just in her aesthetic and style but even in combat as well, with herMarvel’s Avengerscounterpart carrying a certain level of sass and straightforwardness that carries over to her lightning-quick attacks....

Marvel’s first Disney+ series,WandaVision, proved that the magic of theMCUwould not be lost in a serialized format. This show also introduced audiences to Agatha Harkness, a minor character from the comics. Thanks to her popularity, as well as a marvelous performance by Kathryn Hahn, the character is set to re-appear in her own series. Related:Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness: Things The Movie Sets Up For The MCU’s Future...

The MCU is known for being a family-friendly experience almost all the time. There is plenty for adults and children alike in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. However, there is a consensus among the filmmakers of the MCU that the focus should usually be on building a universe by introducing more characters. Continuing to build a universe, as it expands almost beyond the size where most fans can keep track of everything, means not killing off many characters....

Over the course of theNarutoseries, theRinnegan’s superiority over all other jutsuis made quite evident, setting a precedent for what true power entails in theNarutouniverse. As the Rinnegan is said to control life and death itself, the user of this Dojutsu is placed outside this samsara of life, allowing the wielder to take the souls of the living or bring the dead back to life. The Gedo Art of Rinne Rebirth is one such technique of the Rinnegan, allowing the user to reincarnate the dead by imbuing life into those that have passed away....

Nintendohas shared a list of the top 30 best-selling games from the Japanese Nintendo Switch eShop. 2022 has been an especially strong year for Nintendo, with theNintendo Switchnow over five years old and still selling as if it were new. The Nintendo eShop best-seller list is topped by many of the Nintendo Switch exclusives fans would expect, likePokemonandKirby. But outside the top ten, there are a significant number of unexpected games that weren’t even released in 2022....

Observeris a 2017 horror game that shook up the genre, but still struggled with broad appeal. The Rutger Hauer-voiced sci-fi title tasked players with hacking the minds of murder victims, slowly unraveling a mind-bending story clue by clue. While at its heartObserveris an adventure game, it also features several stealth sequences that give it more of a traditional horror atmosphere. Now, Bloober Team is announcing that’s going to bringObserverto a new generation....

While a mindfulOverwatch 2player can perform some skillful dodges during the many chaotic gunfights in a match, one player’s artful dodging with Zenyatta proves to rival Neo’s own bullet-dodging inThe Matrix. The game’s emphasis on movement already guarantees some shots will miss the mark, especially among faster characters such asTracer. Zenyatta, by comparison, is much slower due to his role as a healer, but the player’s self-control shows speed isn’t everything....

Summary The design of a spray exclusive toOverwatch 2’s latest hero, Mauga, has left some players scratching their heads. A lot of people have put forward some pretty reasonable explanations for the cosmetic’s oddities. Much like other modern competitive shooters,Overwatch 2offers microtransactions in the form of loot boxes, battle passes, and cosmetics. Among the many types of cosmetics that players can use in the Blizzard-developed hero shooter are sprays, which are images that can be placed on surfaces....

Persona 3 Reloadhas been officially announced, giving fans the opportunity to dive into an iconic entry in thePersonaseries once more. With the title serving as a refresh of its source material, somePersona 3features have been droppedfor quality of life reasons while others are set to return. One notable element of the original game’s bond system, Social Link reversal, has been confirmed forPersona 3 Reload, which could help to inspirePersona 6’s approach to its social-sim gameplay....

Pokemon Brilliant DiamondandShining Pearlare the franchise’s newest iteration in now-expected tradition of remaking older games. Aiming to reintroduce the fourth generation and its Sinnoh region to a contemporary audience, these remakes seem to be retoolingDiamondandPearlspecifically, rather than combining the original games and the third edition like Johto remakesHeartGoldandSoulSilverdid. This can be seen with the decision to useDiamondandPearloutfits for the protagonists, Lucas and Dawn. However, Nintendo and developer ILCA satisfied fans when the popular alternate attires for Lucas and Dawn fromPokemon Platinumwere confirmed as bonus content....

Summary Pokemon GOhas announced the January edition of its monthly “Eggs-pedition Access” events, offering bonus incentives for players to hatch eggs and granting special encounters. The beloved monster-catching mobile game from Niantic offers a variety of ways for players to acquire their favorite Pokemon. Alongside catching Pokemon in the wild by walking around,players can also hatch Pokemon eggs, participate in the game’s Community Day events, and battle against powerful Raid Pokemon among other methods....