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I was so excited to hear that Eric Barone is adding Clint and Sandy as romance options for Stardew Valley‘s 10th anniversary! It’s funny that Clint already has a crush on Emily and hasn’t told her yet, but apparently in the 1.7 update, we’ll finally be able to pursue a relationship with him ourselves – and even marry him! This feels like a big step for the game, and I have a feeling it’s just the start of some awesome new things coming to Pelican Town.

Just before the final volume of Chainsaw Man is released, the series has reached a new sales milestone, according to Oricon News. Earlier this year, both Chainsaw Man and Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End exceeded 35 million copies sold, surpassing the total sales of long-running series like Death Note, Dr. Slump, and Pokémon Adventures. Now, as of May, Chainsaw Man has officially taken the lead, selling an additional million copies and breaking past 36 million total copies sold.

It’s unlikely that 007 First Light will be delayed any further. While games like Cyberpunk 2077 have been delayed even after going ‘gold’ (meaning development was finished), that’s usually a bad sign. For now, this is positive news – it suggests we’re on track for the May 27th release date.

Haruichi Furudate’s Haikyu!! first appeared in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump on February 20, 2012, and quickly became a huge success. It rose to become one of the most beloved sports manga, gaining fans worldwide. The series concluded on July 20, 2020, with its 402nd chapter, leaving many fans searching for a new volleyball manga. Now, Kodansha’s Monthly Afternoon magazine has delivered a promising new series, Dig It, which has the potential to fill the void left by Haikyu!! and is sure to appeal to its dedicated fanbase.

Between those two games came Final Fantasy X, which fundamentally changed both the Final Fantasy series and the gaming landscape as a whole. X introduced numerous improvements, large and small, and executed them so brilliantly that it remains highly acclaimed as one of the greatest games ever made. Today, we’ll explore exactly what Final Fantasy X contributed to the world of gaming.

The arrest happened shortly after Nintendo revealed price adjustments for the Switch 2. Due to a continuing shortage of DRAM chips – which has significantly increased the cost of key parts – Nintendo is raising the Switch 2’s price by $50 beginning September 1st. Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa also suggested that further price changes for the Switch 2 family of consoles are possible in 2026 and 2027.

The anime Lupin III centers around Lupin, a charismatic thief and the grandson of the famous Arsène Lupin. He announces his heists with calling cards and steals valuable items in spectacular fashion. He’s often joined by his loyal sharpshooter, Jigen, the seductive and resourceful Fujiko, and the master swordsman Goemon, whose blade can cut through anything. Hot on their trail is Inspector Zenigata, determined to finally capture the elusive thieves. Though the series follows a familiar pattern, it remains a beloved classic of the action comedy genre.

New games are coming to PlayStation Plus on May 19th. But don’t forget! The current free games for May – EA Sports FC 26, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, and Nine Sols – are still available to download (for Essential Tier members). These will disappear in June, so be sure to get them before then. The new games arriving on May 19th will be available for a much longer period.

Many dedicated Assassin’s Creed players consider the original Black Flag to be a standout title in the series. Fans have been asking for a remake for years, and with Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced officially launching on July 9th, that remake is finally within reach. Excitement for the game’s summer release is already high, but Ubisoft has taken things to the next level by creating a real-world treasure hunt to promote it.

After years of anticipation, One Piece Chapter 1182 finally revealed Rain God Zaza. This reveal came after Sun God Nika was introduced in Chapter 1044 (March 2022) during the Wano Country Arc, leading fans to speculate about other deities mentioned earlier in the story. Chapter 287 originally showcased several Gods, including the Sun God Nika, the Forest God, and the Earth God, all confirmed by author Eiichiro Oda during the Noland and Kalgara flashback, when Musse was about to be sacrificed to them.