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Many *Magic: The Gathering* players were upset when Wizards of the Coast decided to make their Universes Beyond releases fully integrated into the core game as Standard-legal sets, dividing focus 50/50. Originally, Wizards promised that special, mechanically unique cards first offered through Secret Lair would be reprinted in future main set releases, but they haven’t kept that promise for many recent Secret Lair cards. Furthermore, Universes Beyond was initially designed as a series of standalone, supplemental releases-like Commander decks and smaller sets. Now, Wizards is also moving away from that concept and appears to be backing away from their commitment to the 50/50 split as well.

Tokyo Game Show 2025 is already a hit with gamers, featuring many exciting announcements about future games. We finally got confirmation of *Forza Horizon 6*, saw more of *Resident Evil Requiem*, and got a sneak peek at Japan-inspired maps for *Call of Duty: Black Ops 7*. Now, all eyes are on Gearbox, as they’re expected to reveal details about *Borderlands 4* later today.

Fans are excited for the upcoming Season 3 of Jujutsu Kaisen, which promises more intense battles for Yuji Itadori, Megumi Fushiguro, and their friends. While everyone is eager to see the powerful Gojo Satoru back in action, he’s currently trapped in the Prison Realm. His eventual return is vital to his allies, but he’ll likely be sidelined for much of the next story arc.

When *Battlefield 2042* came out in 2021, players generally didn’t like it. While critics had a mixed reaction, it quickly became known as one of the worst games in the *Battlefield* series. Because of this, fans have been eagerly waiting to see if EA and DICE could improve the franchise with the next installment, *Battlefield 6*. It looks like they might have succeeded! The game’s beta test last month was a huge hit with players, becoming the largest playtest in *Battlefield* history and even attracting more concurrent players on Steam than *Call of Duty*.

Throughout the popular Naruto series, creator Masashi Kishimoto presented many amazing ninja, and Hashirama Senju – often called the God of Shinobi – was arguably the most important. As the First Hokage of Konoha, Hashirama founded the village itself. He was considered the strongest ninja of his time, and even long after he passed away, people continued to respect him as an unmatched force.

The Early Access launch of *Schedule 1* earlier this year was a huge success, catching many by surprise. Developed by a single person, Tyler (TVGS), the game quickly became popular online and had already earned $125 million by May – and that number has likely grown since then. Following this success, Tyler has been diligently working towards a complete release throughout the year.

The Beast-Yeast area in *Cookie Run: Kingdom* first became available in January 2024. A new episode, ‘The Awakening of White Apathy,’ added 30 more levels in late May. When players first completed the final stage, Inner Temple, those playing for free didn’t receive a free castle as a reward.

The Elbaf arc of *One Piece* has been incredibly exciting, and the highlight so far has been the flashback featuring Loki. This flashback has revealed fascinating details about legendary characters like Rocks D. Xebec and provided a deeper look into the long-awaited God Valley Incident. God Valley proved to be a pivotal location, marking the end of Rocks’ reign and the beginning of a new era led by Roger and Garp. It was also the birthplace of a new generation of characters.

Palworld stands out from typical monster-collecting games because it combines an expansive open world with features like shooting, building, and farming. If you enjoy Palworld, you might also be interested in Digimon Story Time Stranger, which is coming out on October 2nd, and other similar games in development. All of these titles share elements like catching creatures, crafting items, or large, explorable worlds.

Three-Segmented Dudunsparce is a rare Pokémon to find. Even in its original game, *Pokémon Scarlet & Violet*, it took many players a lot of effort to add it to their collections. This guide will show you how to get a Three-Segment Dudunsparce in *Pokémon Go*, how likely you are to find one, and whether it can appear as a shiny Pokémon.