Valve is facing lawsuits in two US states over the way it handles in-game items, specifically ‘loot boxes,’ in games like Counter-Strike 2, Team Fortress 2, and Dota 2. One lawsuit, filed by the law firm Hagens Berman and representing players, is taking place in Washington state, where Valve is headquartered.
Zack Hoyt, better known as Asmongold, is a popular Twitch streamer who first gained recognition for playing games like World of Warcraft. He helped found OTK, a media organization run by streamers, in 2020, but has since stepped back from his involvement, starting in late 2024. Lately, Asmongold has been streaming more reaction videos and chats, often sharing his outspoken views on political issues.
With so many fantasy series available—and more appearing all the time—it’s impossible to list them all. However, we’ve picked out a few truly great ones that any anime enthusiast should definitely experience.
Despite being a powerful figure in the past, Luffy wasn’t intimidated by danger and teamed up with Law to defeat him. This led to his capture and imprisonment in Impel Down. However, with a massive showdown over a legendary treasure on the horizon, this popular and dramatic villain is almost certain to escape and reappear.
Fans have been wondering what’s next for the Zelda series. 2023 brought us the expansive open-world adventure The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, followed by the more traditional Echoes of Wisdom in 2024 and the action-focused Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment in 2025. There’s a lot of talk about a remake of Ocarina of Time possibly coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 this year, but Nintendo hasn’t officially announced it yet.
Episode 1156 of One Piece kicked off a long-awaited new journey for the Straw Hat Pirates. Trapped in a dangerous situation on Egghead Island, they were finally able to find a way out thanks to help from Emet.
It’s common in romance anime for the character who’s been in love with someone since childhood to eventually lose out to a new love interest. While this isn’t always a bad thing, it can be disappointing, especially if viewers relate to these characters. Luckily, some shows do a great job of telling stories where the childhood friend does win, and these six romance anime are perfect for anyone hoping to see that happen.
Player feedback highlighted problems with exploring the large open world of Crimson Desert. Some felt the expansive universe distracted from the main story, with side quests making it hard to stay focused on Kliff’s objectives. The game’s length and emphasis on exploration also required players who prefer quicker gameplay to adjust their approach. The developers have since fixed control issues that were reported by a large number of players.
To get the Kuku Lightning Spear recipe, you’ll first need to cleanse the Sanctum of Absolution in Crimson Desert. You unlock the ability to cleanse Sanctums by completing the Missing Seal quest in Chapter 5. This particular Sanctum belongs to the Witch of Wisdom and can be found in Hernand’s Witchwoods.
Old Town is in the south-central part of Buried City, between the Collapsed Highway and the Church Ruins. As you can see on the map, it’s a large area. To finish the ‘Damage ARC Enemies in Old Town’ Trials challenge, you need to be inside this area when you inflict ARC damage to start earning points.