The show Twisted Metal, which premiered in 2023, is based on the classic PlayStation games. It became a surprising hit for Peacock, boosted by stars like Anthony Mackie (known from Captain America) and Stephanie Beatriz (Brooklyn Nine-Nine). After a positive reception to its second season earlier this year, Peacock has renewed the action series for a third season, though it will feature some new creative directions.
Through his many fights, Luffy has become a stronger and more skilled fighter. He’s now mastered all three forms of Haki, and even learned advanced techniques for each. Despite this, he’s still gaining experience, meaning some characters in the world of One Piece have more powerful Haki than he does.
Finding Shiny Pokémon has evolved from relying on pure chance to becoming more accessible through features in games like Pokémon Legends: Z-A and others. Over time, the odds of encountering Shiny Pokémon have been tweaked, and items like the Shiny Charm have significantly increased the chances of finding them. Combined with various techniques for resetting encounters, Shiny Pokémon are now more of a deliberate goal than a rare, lucky surprise. However, a Shiny Alpha Female Charmander (and its evolved form, Charizard) remains an incredibly rare and sought-after find.
The Epic Games Store, which launched in 2018, is a competitor to Steam and features popular games like Battlefield 6, ARC Raiders, and Fortnite. While Steam allowed users to gift games to each other, the Epic Games Store hadn’t offered this feature – until now! Just in time for the holidays, you can finally gift games to your friends on the Epic Games Store.
Recently, there’s been a lot of talk about games coming to the new Nintendo Switch 2. We’ve heard rumors about big titles like Grand Theft Auto 6 being tested for the console, and the developers of Helldivers have also mentioned a potential port. But now, there’s confirmed news: Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition is available to buy for both the original Switch and the new Switch 2, released unexpectedly!
A new technique enhances the performance of dynamical decoupling by actively suppressing control errors and extending qubit coherence times.
In December 2023, the ‘A Rift in Time’ update arrived with the complete release of Disney Dreamlight Valley, adding the new Eternity Isle area and five characters – Gaston, Rapunzel, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, and others. Then, in November 2024, ‘The Storybook Vale’ update expanded the game further, introducing Flynn Rider, Hades, Maleficent, and a host of new quests centered around these characters to the relaxing life simulation.
Players have been happily surprised by Battlefield 6. It actually launched with more players on Steam in its first 24 hours than Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 did. Even though some people have criticized the smaller maps and want improvements to game balance and cheat prevention, Battlefield 6 has kept a loyal fanbase. An upcoming free trial could be the boost it needs to attract even more players for the long haul.
Valve unexpectedly announced the Steam Machine, almost as an afterthought. While the initial version didn’t make a big splash, this updated model could seriously disrupt the console market. It’s still a PC at its core, but its sleek design and access to a huge game library – even titles usually exclusive to PlayStation and Xbox – might appeal to dedicated console players. The announcement also sparked a popular new internet meme called the GabeCube.
This comprehensive guide provides help for every episode of Dispatch, including detailed explanations of key choices and their consequences.