Summary A free trial forNBA 2K24is available forNintendo Switch Onlinemembers from April 17 - April 23.Nintendo Switch Onlinedoes place an emphasis on its retro gaming collection, but there are additional perks that the service includes, such as game trials.NBA 2K24features significant gameplay improvements to the overall series, leading some to say the gameplay is the best it has ever been. Despite a rough launch and mixed reviews, time has passed and updates have been made, so there is a chance gamers will feelNBA 2K24has improved, and a trial is the perfect chance to let players decide....

Eiichiro Oda’sOne Piecehas a massively sprawling cast, from the main protagonist Monkey D. Luffy and his loyal Straw Hat Pirates to the villainous Kaido and his Beast Pirate legions. But while the most popular characters in theOne Piecefandom tend to be the strongest warriors, one of the best-written characters in the series is a hero who prefers thinking to fighting: the Straw Hats’ resident archeologist, Nico Robin. Robin is introduced during the Alabasta Saga as the right-hand woman of the villainous Sir Crocodile, but she also saves Luffy at various points, making it unclear whether she’s an enemy or an ally....

The newest to a long line of Battle Frankies, the ‘Iron Pirate’ General Franky, also known as BF-38 is the most destructive weapon in the power-packed arsenal of the cyborg shipwright of theStraw Hat Pirates in Eiichiro Oda’s long-running mangaseriesOne Piece. First introduced during the Fishman Island Arc, this giant mech suit piloted by Franky himself, is formed by a merger between two of his earlier inventions — the Kurosai FR-U IV and the Brachio Tank V, in a process known as ‘docking....

Summary A lot of people may scoff at the idea of open-world games with mechanics that involve taking over outposts or liberating areas. The sheer number of titles that employ this mechanic is so numerous that it has become rather stale at this point. While this fatigue is understandable, that shouldn’t take anything away fromgames that have unique and interesting spins on this concept, nailing the execution in a way that makes these games such a blast to play for fans....

This tanky Ice-type pocket monster represents one of the many strong wild pokemon that players can fight in the franchise’s popular MOBA game. Those wishing to get some great advantages in one variation ofPokemon Unite’s Quick Battles should seek to beat Avalugg after it spawns in the center of Shivre City. RELATED:Pokemon Unite: Pro Tips, Tricks, & Strategies To Win Battles However, defeating Avalugg will be no easy task, and players should approach this iceberg of a beast carefully, lest they meet their cold doom at the wild pokemon’s wrath....

Summary After the success ofPokemon Legends: Arceus, it seems highly likely that Game Freak would be planning a sequel or even perhaps a series of games in the same style, visiting past versions of different regions and exploring the unique creatures found there. SincePokemon Legends: Arceusfeatured the starter trio of Rowlet, Cyndaquil, and Oshawott, three starters originally from different generations, it’s likely that a sequel will follow the same format. Although current leaks and rumors suggest aPokemon LegendsUnova game is in the works, there is a great case to be made for aPokemon LegendsKalos with its own trio of past gen starters....

Warning: The following contains spoilers for Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 3, Episode 2, “Girlfriend Next Door,” now streaming onCrunchyroll. With Kazuya and Chizuru’s newfoundprofessional relationship of producer and actress, contentions between the two have simmered down. However, the same cannot be said for the rest of Kazuya’s beguiled beauties as they fight for their claim over him. Ruka, in particular, is adamant in ensuring he stays away from Chizuru’s clutches, though her blunt approach can be attributed to her place as Kazuya’s ‘real’ girlfriend....

Summary Secret items, areas, quests, weapons, and characters are all but a few examples of the different kinds of secrets that game developers like to hide in their titles. However, there’s also the matter ofsecret songsas well. They could be rearrangements from older games, goofy jingles that only play after activating cheats, or songs one would hear if the player sticks around long enough to watch the credits. These days, it’s a lot easier to keep track of such tunes thanks to the internet’s countless walkthroughs and videos that archive said music....

Sifuwas released earlier this year in February, and its instant acclaim issued considerations for fans' favorite game of the year so far.Sifu’s technique-heavy brawlerhas since had important updates and patches that have improved critical features, such as Mandarin Chinese voice-overs and camera collision issues. It was previously announced thatSifuwill receive a physical hard-copy release, the Vengeance Edition, with exclusive collectible memorabilia. This edition becomes available in May, but that is not the only content that the developer of the game, Sloclap, has cooked up for fans this May, as a new content update is set to drop then as well....

Star Warshave always been a popular series, but in recent years, it would seem the series' fan base cannot get enough of the sci-fi world. From the movie trilogies toThe Mandalorian, there is always something new and captivating to explore. RELATED:Little Details You Missed in LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga The newest release in the franchise is none other than The Disney+ series,Obi-Wan Kenobi. The belovedJedi Master played by Ewan McGregorfinally gets his time to shine, and it got fans hoping more iconic characters get their own series or movies....

Nintendo has ported or released sequels for nearly every major first-party Wii U game on the Switch, with titles likeDonkey Kong Country: Tropical FreezeandPikmin 3 Deluxeadding new content to the experiences.Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Furyis no exception, with major additions includingonline multiplayer for3D Worldand the titular, brand-newBowser’s Furyexpansion. Players got their first look atBowser’s Furyvia a two-minute trailer released Tuesday, and one of the most interesting things about the adventure is how much it departs from the original game it’s attached to....

When it comes to sci-fi video games, Samus Aran is widely regarded as the first female protagonist in the genre. Not only that, but she is also an icon for all video game heroines. RELATED:10 Games With The Longest Wait Between Sequels Her debut inMetroidon the NES was also the big twist of the game. To think that this strong, noble warrior was a girl all along—it must have spun the heads of little boys the world over!...

MoreThe Division 2content is on the way. According to a Ubisoft conference call, the publisher’s shared-world shooter will continue to be supported for the remainder of 2021. That much may have been known, as even recentlynext-gen upgrades found their way intoThe Division 2, and Ubisoft has promised more content for the co-op shooter. However, it seems as if the game will even be supported beyond 2021. The Division 2released to solid reviewsjust about two years ago in early 2019....