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Even though the bulk ofMarvel Snapcards feature iconic male heroes and villains, the girls have decent representation, too, with some of the biggest game-changers up for offer. Nebula andKitty Pryde have brought the ladies backinto the limelight during theGuardians of the Galaxyevent, proving that power doesn’t always have to cost a fortune! RELATED:Marvel Snap: Best Guardians Of The Galaxy Cards Creating a girl-powered deck may come with its own set of hurdles, depending on the player’s gaming style....

Summary The recentNintendoDirect was packed to the brim with exciting announcements, opening the presentation with a surpriseMario & Luigireveal, ending on a long-awaitedMetroid Prime 4gameplay trailer, and announcing a Zelda-ledLegend of Zeldagame somewhere in between. But a goodNintendoDirect doesn’t just rely on its big-ticket items, and thankfully this one had plenty of smaller-scale announcements to fill in the gaps. A newMarvel vs. Capcomretro collection was announcedduring the recent Nintendo Direct, and a ‘Mature Collection’ of N64 games has come to the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack....

Summary Baldur’s Gate 3has exploded in popularity since its launch, quickly becoming one of the most popular RPGs of its kind. Much of theoverwhelming praiseBaldur’s Gate 3receivedcomes down to its compelling cast of heroes and villains seeking to further their own goals. Most of them follow nuanced arcs that have them examine parts of their life and eventually learn to open up more, forming a deep bond with those traveling with them....

Summary Nearly two years after it commenced in Eiichiro Oda’sOne Piecemanga,the Egghead Arc has been packedto the brim with mystery, tragedy, incredible revelations, and some of the most absurd fights seen in the series so far. After a few introductory chapters, the arc kicked things up a notch with events around the New World, before returning to the Future Island with a battle of insane proportions. It goes without saying thatEgghead has continued the momentum built bythe climax of the Wano Country Arc, and turned it up to eleven, with several groundbreaking developments that no one would have anticipated....

The cooperative multiplayer looter shooter action-RPGOutridersis just days away from its big release.Outridershad a notable presence atSquare Enix’s digital direct event, and fans can’t wait to get their hands on it. Outridersis shaping up to be a vastly different looter shooter experience compared to the other notable titles in the genre. With a solid gameplay loop that traces its root back to theGears of Warfranchise,Outridersalso seems focused on providing a narrative-driven experience....

ParadoxDevelopment Studiohas made a name for itself in the grand strategy genre. Games likeCrusader Kings 3,Stellaris, andHearts of Iron 4have been enthralling strategy fans for hours on end. Each game is chock-full of content and delivers very different experiences across very distinct settings. Strategy fans are anxiously waiting to see whereParadox Development Studiobrings them next, and maybe it should be a fantasy setting this time around. Paradox has tried all sorts of different settings for its grand strategy titles, but it has never brought players to a fantastical world of magic and monsters....

The recent more mainstream level of success enjoyed by thePersonaandShin Megami Tenseifranchises is a bit of a surprise for longtime fans who have enjoyed these more niche JRPG series for decades.Persona 5proved to be a bit of a cultural phenomenon and many players' introduction to the series, paving the way for a new entry in the series that served as its progenitor,Shin Megami Tensei. With fan appreciation for Atlus' RPG catalog at an all-time high, it’s the perfect time for the developer to reintroduce theEtrian Odysseyseries....

Although a number of game cancelations have made a giant impact on the industry and video game fans as a whole, very few hurt quite as badly as the death ofScaleboundback in early 2017. Platinum Games' sprawling RPG focused around explosive combat aback a giant dragon was known by many as one of the biggest exclusives coming to the Xbox One, however, it’ssubsequent cancellationcame after Microsoft and Platinum couldn’t quite get the title off the ground....

Following on from Frontier’s highly acclaimed theme park simulatorPlanet Coaster,Planet Zootakes the formula and puts a distinct natural spin on it. Instead of designing roller coasters and queuing lines, players are tasked with designing animal enclosures and managing which species to include and which to release or sell. Starting a zoo can be difficult for beginners. Players need to attract paying guests to the park while also ensuring their animals remain happy and zookeepers have maintenance under control....

Pokemonfan art and fusions are nothing new. For nearly as long as the franchise has existed, fans have enjoyed art that depicted two Pokemon or more being combined. This sometimes even crosses over with other franchises or leads to fans creating new Pokemon, such as one artist who madestarters based on Sonic, Mario, and Link. Now, one artist known as jaibrooklyn on Reddit has shared a mashup painting where they combine two of the most popular franchises today:Pokemonand Marvel....

Rainbow Six Siegeis well-loved as the intense, tactical first-person-shooter that has held its own since 2015 against manyheavy-hitting new FPS releases. Part of the secret to Rainbow’s success is its constant updates, changes, and new content that keeps the game fresh for returning players and long-time fans alike. The newest and biggest update toRainbow Six Siegeis the addition of a Battle Pass. A full release is coming in Year 4 Season 4, starting in December of 2019....

It’s hard to find a company with a more impressive collection of classic games than Nintendo. From the originalSuper Mario Bros. on the NES toThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildon the Switch, the company has no shortage of stunning titles on its resume. In addition, most of these classic games came with an iconic soundtrack to support the gameplay seen on the screen. While players can listen to these tracks when playing these games, a group of passionate YouTubers has made it possible for fans to listen to some of the best songs from theNintendo 64even when not gaming....

[UPDATE: Activision has released a statement claiming that reports of layoffs at Toys for Bob are incorrect. The original story continues below the statement.] “Reports of layoffs at Toys For Bob are incorrect. There has not been a reduction in personnel recently at the studio. The development team is operating fully and has a number of full-time job openings at this time. The studio is excited to continue supporting Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time, and more recently provide additional development support to Call of Duty: Warzone....