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New World’s July Update is introducing musical instruments and performances as a new trade skill, a group finder for expeditions, and countless other changes. Typical of aNew Worldmonthly update, the lengthy patch notes feature hundreds of minor adjustments, bug fixes, and quality of life improvements. Amazon Games' highly anticipated flagship MMORPGNew Worldwas released on PC last September and initially saw a huge population of players eager to explore the island of Aeternum....

Summary Xboxunveiled its upcoming Proteus Controller, a modular “snap and play” kit for gamers with disabilities. As video games evolve and the mediums by which users interact with the virtual world grow increasingly complex, players with disabilities may encounter more and more obstacles in experiencing their beloved franchises. Fortunately,Xboxannounced it was investing in another possible solution for their differently-abled users, which promised a personalized experience that people with disabilities could customize to suit their unique needs....

Kuzan, formerly known as Admiral Aokiji, is one of the strongest characters in the world ofOne Piece. Introduced to the fans during the Long Ring Long Land arc, Kuzan was the first Admiral to make his way into the story. With time, he gained more relevance and shone quite a bit during the Paramount War, when the Navy and the Seven Warlords of the Sea fought against the Whitebeard Pirates. Being one of the strongest Admirals, it was no surprise that Kuzan was up for the position of Fleet Admiral....

Summary Animal Crossing: New Horizonsexpanded on previous entries in the franchise greatly. While pastAnimal Crossingtitles allowed players to customize the interior of their home, the latest entry invited them to customize the entire island where they resided. Enhanced customization was the crux ofAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsnew content. Players could live on an island and truly make it their own. This change meant the introduction of a bevy of new tools and features....

Since last week, aPokemonfan named PTickles has been active on Reddit posting their take on different evolutions for the fan-favorite Eevee that offer it unique typings it cannot currently achieve. Their series began withfan art of a Fighting-type Eevee called Champeon, and for the sixth entry, PTickles has introduced the world to a potential Poison-type evolution called Scorpeon. Much like the artist’s prior creations, Scorpeon stands out for its clever use of the evolutionary line’s -eon suffix, as well as a fitting design....

Players do a double take onPokemonXandYNPCs after one fan points out a peculiar detail that encourages players to reopen the games to take another look. The newfound detail raises questions about thePokemon X and Yworld as players experience it, adding further narrative and potential lore related insights even if it was not entirely intended by its creators.PokemonX and Yare the sixth generationPokemongamesthat were released on the Nintendo 3DS back in 2013....

WhilePokemon SwordandPokemon Shieldlaunched withconsiderable criticism and controversyfrom both die-hard and newPokemonfans, Game Freak’s headfirst dive intoPokemon’s eighth-generation brought about a lot of good alongside the many issues. The two main Gen 8 titles are not perfect games by any means, but as with every new generation ofPokemon, new features and changes were implemented to make the series more enjoyable in the long-run. Pokemon SwordandPokemon Shieldintroduced a slew of new features and quality of life changes that should absolutely be considered standard going forward, from small things like League Cards all the way to multiplayer events....

Whether he’s engaging in the delicate dance of international politics, solving mysteries like a medieval Batman, or just out on the job doing some good old-fashioned monster slaying, Geralt ofThe Witchercaptures the hearts and minds of readers, television show enthusiasts, and gamers alike. With a strong grip in so many forms of media, it is practically a given that the franchise ofThe Witcherand its main character will continue to have a place in popular culture, including the next generation of video games....

Summary Lies of Pis as haunting and unnerving as it is tragic and solemn. The story is told in a digestible way compared to Soulslike contemporaries, maybe as a result of the themes and characters it adapts fromThe Adventures of Pinocchio, but it is still a Soulslike through-and-through with familiar mechanics peppered throughout the experience. If fans have played a fair number ofFromSoftware’s non-Armored Coregamesthey’ll likely know what to be mindful of inLies of P, including how to properly construct a build for the weapon scaling they want or when to suspect that an enemy might be waiting to ambush them around a corner....

Summary Recent leaks may have just given fans a glimpse of some new operators that could be coming toModern Warfare 2in the future. The next entry in the series is on the way withopen beta dates forModern Warfare 3confirmed, but the current iteration of theCall of Dutyfranchise is still rolling out new seasons and content. Season 5 Reloaded has just launched, and players are diving into the action and discovering new operators....

Summary A fan unearthed some interesting details regarding Bethesda and MachineGames’Indiana Jonesgame, which was previously rumored to release this year according to insiders. A Bethesda executive has describedIndiana Jonesas a “mash-up” of several genres. During an interview, Bethesda Game DirectorTodd Howard described thatIndiana Jonescombines ideas taken from multiple kinds of games. He left this reveal quite vague, but explained thatIndiana Jones"isn’t one thing intentionally, so it does a lot of different things....

Microsoft’s acquisition of Bethesda/Zenimax is a pretty huge deal for Xbox and the industry at large. Titles from theElder ScrollsandFalloutfranchises are some of the most popular and highly regarded games of all time. While making Bethesda games Xbox exclusive is very good for Microsoft on its own, the move was also likely made to put Xbox’s exclusive offering on par withPlayStation. While Sony has no need (or desire, frankly) to retaliate in the face of this acquisition, there is one studio that could be just as impactful for PlayStation....

Summary The fun science fiction animeKaiju No. 8is one of the highest rated animecurrently airing in the Spring 2024 animeseason. With a fun balance of humor and action, its no surprise that this anime has won over plenty of fans - and that does not even include the fans it already had from a very successful manga. In Japan,Kaiju No. 8has been popping up more and more on posters, products, and more, and its first (of likely many) special collaboration events is happening now....