MCU fans already in love with our new 'Nick Fury'

Step aside, Nick Fury. You’ve got competition. From the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s inception, Nick Fury has proved to be a steadfast leader of the Avengers. Advert Advert But a new leader is soon set to make their mark. Don’t worry. This leader won’t be taking over the Avengers, or at least the ‘old’ cohort. Kamala’s, or Ms. Marvel’s, building of the Young Avengers isn’t exactly a shock to us if you’ve been keeping up with theMCU’s various releases....

December 18, 2024 · 2 min · 269 words · Jesse Greer

Ms Marvel's MCU future finally confirmed after much concern

It has, somehow, been well over two years since theMCUseriesMs. Marvelhit our television screens, following its release back in June 2022. Although big gaps between series and seasons aren’t anything new for aDisney+show, fans are still worried that Iman Vellani’s Kamala Khan might not have proven popular enough to earn herself a second season. This isn’t an unfounded concern either, as the last MCU project to feature Kamala Khan wasn’t exactly a huge success....

December 18, 2024 · 2 min · 283 words · Larry Jefferson

Nintendo Switch 2 leaked launch game isn't at all what we expected

Alright, this genuinely might be the most bizarreNintendo Switch 2leak we’ve gotten so far, because it comes from someone who claims to actually haveNintendo’snext console in their possession. They’ve also revealed a little teaser about a very specific launch title we might see on the system– and it sounds an awful lot like they’re referring toMario Kart 9. Advert Advert Let’s start at the source. A few days ago, a thread titled “I’ve come from the future” popped up on the r/NintendoSwitch2 subreddit in which someone stated that they’d gotten their “muggy hands on a final release Switch 2 and it’s dock....

December 18, 2024 · 2 min · 314 words · Eric Hernandez

Nintendo Switch 2 video shows us how the new Joy-Cons work

The Nintendo Switch 2 is expected to be officially unveiled early next year but thanks to third-party manufacturers, we already have our first look at what we can expect.It is no secret that theNintendo Switchhas been worth its weight in gold over recent years with the latest Nintendo handheld being a must-buy for every gamer.However, after seven years, it is time to tuck our Nintendo Switch away in order to make room for its bigger and better successor....

December 18, 2024 · 8 min · 1540 words · Thomas Green

PlayStation finally bringing Killzone back in new release

Sony had us enter the zone several times from the early 00s until 2013, but then it stopped. Abruptly. What was once a popularSonyfranchise seemed to disappear completely, leaving fans wondering what happened. Given how long it’s been since a Killzone title was released, fans had all but given up hope it would return. Advert Advert Are you ready to join in the mayhem inHelldivers 2? Yet, itiscoming back, albeit not as you expected....

December 18, 2024 · 2 min · 262 words · William Lopez

PlayStation quietly drops 15 free games you can download and play now

When all the food has been consumed, and the family arguments have ruined the Christmas mood, that’s when you’ll look to these 15 games for comfort.PlayStationusers may not feel like they’re winning very often, but every now and again a bumper selection offree gamesis announced.This month,PlayStation Plusmembers can enjoy up to 15 adventures.AdvertIf that number of games won’t keep you entertained, we fear nothing will.Check outCoffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly’s trailerWe say “up to” because some of the free titles on offer are for Premium members only....

December 18, 2024 · 6 min · 1069 words · Kristin English

Red Dead Redemption 2: Call to Arms officially announced by Rockstar Games

Rockstar Games has slipped a new present under the Christmas tree inRed Dead Redemption 2. We know that it isn’t the gift you asked for – everyone wants thatsecondGTA VItrailer. Sadly, it looks like we’ll be seeing in the new year without it. Advert Advert While we have to pretend to celebrate in spite of our pain, we do have something action-packed to keep us occupied over the Christmas period....

December 18, 2024 · 2 min · 309 words · Amanda Davis

Resident Evil Village gets surprise update you can download now

Resident Evil Villagehas received a surprise update available to download now but as of yet, we don’t know exactly what it’s for. TheResident Evilseries has been one of the most iconic video game properties ever sinceCapcomreleased the first game in 1996 taking us to the Spencer Mansion for the very first time to uncover an Umbrella Corp. conspiracy. Check out the Resident Evil Village trailer below! Since that time, while having some bumps in the road, the Resident Evil franchise is more popular now than it ever has been....

December 18, 2024 · 2 min · 280 words · Susan Stone

Sonic The Hedgehog 3 review: Gotta go see it again

Sonic The Hedgehog 3is indeed the best film in the trilogy, and I can’t wait to watch it again, and again, and again… Ever since theSonic The Hedgehog 2post-credit scene, I was going feral with excitement for the third film. I tempered my expectations of course because these the first two made it clear that they’re not trying to be 1:1 retellings of the games, so I went in expecting a few nods toSonic Adventure 2,but no shot-for-shot remakes of it....

December 18, 2024 · 3 min · 596 words · Kyle Baker

Stardew Valley fan expansion adds tons of animal friends

Animal CrossingandStardew Valleycollide in a new expansion over on Nexus Mods, which promises to add dozens of new creatures (and a brand new location to house them all in) toStardew Valley’sbase game. “Nature In The Valley” is a brand new expansion from mod author w8AwA8w that adds “butterflies, beetles, frogs and countless other creatures” toStardew Valley. Mod author w8AwA8w describes Nature In The Valley as “a gameplay expansion mod” and boasts that it “adds 84 animals as semi-randomly spawning interactive creatures, along with systems like a new net tool to catch and sell these creatures, or donate them to the new Insectarium building....

December 18, 2024 · 2 min · 273 words · Lisa Joseph

Stardew Valley meets Animal Crossing in adorable new game

‘I don’t need another cosy game to play,’ I say to myself as I write this article, occasionally looking at my Steam backlog that features far too many cosy games I bought in various sales. I’m sure I don’t need another one, butSugardew Islanddoes look lovely, and it’s not out until March 2025, so I can get through some of the games I own before then. I’m trying to make a case here....

December 18, 2024 · 2 min · 277 words · April Floyd

Steam drops 8 new free downloads you can check out now

If you wanted eight free games to play on Steam today, then you’re in the right place. As a gamer, there’s not much worse than spending our hard-earned cash on a game we’ve been looking forward to, only for it to absolutely suck. It’s whyfree playable demosare of the utmost importance because they allow us to try before we buy. Check out the Dynasty Warriors: Origins trailer below! What’s more, subscription services such asPlayStation PlusandXbox Game Passare also extremely valuable because we can play tons of full games for a low cost, compared to the price of a newly released AAA game....

December 18, 2024 · 1 min · 170 words · Patrick Moore

The Last of Us fans should feel right at home in Intergalactic

The dust has settled following The Game Awards, and after catching up on some sleep, I think I may finally be ready to processIntergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. You should know that I’m a major fan of Naughty Dog and while The Last of Us is the series that I hold dearest, I’m also head over heels for Uncharted and Crash Bandicoot too. Yet despite my complete and utter faith in the studio, I was concerned in the lead-up to The Game Awards after whisperings of a supposed new IP gained traction....

December 18, 2024 · 5 min · 905 words · Donna Brooks