The first alpha build forWorld of Warcraft: The War Withinhas made the rounds on Blizzard’s internal servers, as testing for the upcoming expansion pack is about to begin soon. WhileDragonflighthas undoubtedly been a major success forWorld of Warcraft, many players remarked that its narrative felt more like a side adventure than a proper story. Given theconvoluted plot ofShadowlands, perhaps that’s precisely what the game needed before it was ready to tackle the looming legacy ofLegion’s ending....

Summary Shonen anime is quite widespread, with many shows appearing and being canceled at a breakneck pace. There’s a ton of competition in this genre, and aspiring mangaka need to come out with something really special to ensure that fans remain interested. Thankfully, most beloved shonen manga started out with a bang and kept things interesting, in no small part because of a likable protagonist whom fans resonate with. RELATED:Summer 2023 Anime Season: Strongest Shonen Protagonists, Ranked That being said, there’s no denying that most shonen anime tend to appoint a very young protagonist at the helm of things, no doubt because they’re targeting that particular demographic....

A brand-new JRPG on the scene is always exciting for fans of the genre. The anticipation that maybe a new franchise could be added tothe pantheon of classic JRPGsis a mouth-watering prospect for fans and developers alike.Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roarshad all the potential in the world. It was instantly recgonisable, had bucket loads of charm and was ready to set the world on fire. RELATED:Modern JRPGs That Broke Classic Tropes When it finally launched, it made a decent splash, but not a huge one....

There was a time whenthe Big Threeused to reign supreme in the realm of shonen manga. Out of these three,One Pieceis the only series still going strong to this day… althoughNaruto’s legacy is also being extended through theBorutomanga. So, the only odd one out in this regard isBleach,a shonen seriesdrawn by the brilliant Tite Kubo that, unfortunately, ended up faltering in its latter half before experiencing one of the most underwhelming endings of all time....

The PlayStation 2 is the highest-selling console of all time for a reason. A wealth ofclassic and brilliant titles were released on this console, turning the PS2 into a must-have for any avid gamer. From brilliant RPGs to high-octane action titles across the board, the PS2’s library was full to the brim with some of the greatest video games ever made. RELATED:10 Underrated Square Enix Games On PS2 You Forgot Existed This is precisely what makes it quite a shame that some of the best games on this platform never really managed to establish themselves as long-running franchises due to a palpable lack of sequels....

A24 has a long history of producing bizarre, originalhorrorfilms that seep into the minds of fans and never leave. Their streak seems to continue as the disturbing trailer for their upcoming film,Lamb, dropped in recent days. Lamb,which recently premiered atthe Cannes Film Festival,is directed by Valdimar Jóhannsson in his debut and stars Noomi Rapace and Hilmir Snaer Gudnason. The film centers on a young couple running a farm in a remote part of Iceland, and as the trailer suggests, one of their sheep gives birth to a lamb with human characteristics....

It’s easy to see whyCall of Duty: Modern Warfareis so popular, ranging from the constant updates and new playlists to the additions of interesting operations and more. This constant support is a bit of a double-edged sword, though, as thefile size ofModern Warfareis outrageous. Nearly 200 GBs across most platforms, fans have been looking at Infinity Ward to do something about the constant growth. After all,Call of Duty: Modern WarfareSeason 4 is right around the corner and is likely to bump that even higher, while Infinity Ward has promised to look into ways to better partition the data....

Since 2015, theCall of Dutyseries has featured a PlayStation exclusivity deal, andCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold Warcontinues this trend. While map packs have become a thing of the past thanks to a focus on free Seasonal content, Activision and Sony have found ways to make exclusive content meaningful. WhileCall of Duty: Warzone’s exclusive PlayStation itemshave been limited to cosmetic combat packs,Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War’s content is a bit more varied....

Shonen anime are the perfect blueprint for video game material, particularly within the fighting game genre. The colorful characters with inhuman levels of power make way for some spectacular clashes, something which pairs perfectly with the very essence of one-on-onefighting game mechanics. However, these animes can also be used in other genres as well, something which was proven withDragon Ball Z: Kakarot, an action RPG based on Akira Toriyama’s classic manga series....

Anthemhashad a tough first yearsince its release in December 2018, but nevertheless it’s now gearing up for a holiday Icetide event that will cover the world in snow. The game has already run a test of the event through a Public Test Server (PTS), in preparation for the event’s debut in the coming weeks. Yesterday was the final day for players to check outAnthem’s test server, in order to provide Bioware with feedback on what works and what doesn’t in the event....

Despite the cancelation of DC’sBatgirlmovie, it looks like the film’s star Leslie Grace still has some grateful things to say about the production. Not only did she seem to enjoy the actual shooting process, but her time performing with Brendan Fraser may have been one of the biggest highlights. The abrupt (and arguably unwarranted)Batgirlcancellation still stings for folks, those involved with filming and simply the many who wanted to see it....

Jumping intoPalworldand experiencing all facets of the game may feel overwhelming at first glance, as the open-world game thrusts the player onto a land full of creatures. Not only do they have to survivethe existence of these Pals, but the very real dangers of hunger, cold and hot temperatures, and running into enemy territory. One wrong turn could spell disaster, as players can easily find themselves lost and without food, making for a horrendous first day on new land....

Summary TheAssassin’s Creedseries has gained a reputation for its detailed reconstructions of historical locations and events. It has become something of a selling point. Each game takes place in a new historical setting, usually following a new protagonist through a detailed reconstruction of the world as their story inevitably intertwines with actual history. The series has covered a wide range of ground when it comes to different eras, which so far range from the Peloponnesian War (431-404 BCE) to the Industrial Revolution of the 19th century (and even later if you includeChronicles)....