What stands out most to me is the exceptional quality of the Monster Hunter collaborations. Previously, I’ve praised the Witcher 3 and Final Fantasy 16 collaborations for their brilliance, but what sets Monster Hunter World and Rise apart is that very few of the numerous collaborations miss the mark.
Actors like Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Alan Cumming, Rebecca Romijn, and James Marsden, who were part of the initial Fox X-Men trilogy, have been confirmed for the forthcoming Avengers: Doomsday. However, the coherence of those X-Men films is far from perfect. As they grew increasingly complex and hard to follow, even diehard fans found it impossible to keep up, leaving today’s viewers puzzled about how these characters will fit into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
Despite numerous town-building games popping up on smartphones and tablets, The Simpsons: Tapped Out carved a unique niche among fans of the show. Drawing inspiration from hit games like Clash of Clans, Tapped Out injected a Simpsons flavor into every aspect, enabling players to build their own Springfield. Although it incorporated real-time timers and progress checkpoints common in mobile games, its sandbox proved irresistible to many, explaining why Tapped Out remained popular for so long. However, with the game closing down earlier this year, some miss it dearly, refusing to erase Tapped Out from their devices, be it out of resentment, affection, or a blend of both feelings.
Upgrading your equipment would be most beneficial at the Blacksmith’s, as it allows you to create fresh armor sets. These new sets could potentially provide you with an edge in the upcoming battle thanks to their unique set benefits.
One of the initial mini-games presented in “Assassin’s Creed Shadows” is called Kuji-Kiri, a ritual stemming from Buddhist beliefs that involves performing specific hand movements for mental and spiritual concentration. This mini-game stands out among the best in “Assassin’s Creed Shadows”, as it seamlessly combines gameplay with narrative richness and successfully draws players into the core concept of meditative practice. Consequently, “Ghost of Yotei” might enhance its meditation aspect by incorporating a version of “Assassin’s Creed Shadows”‘ Kuji-Kiri that is tailored to fit its unique world and gameplay mechanics.
In the world of One Piece, an abundant supply of Dragon Devil Fruits has been revealed, with Wano adding several new ones and Elbaf unveiling yet another. However, it’s important to note that only one of these in Wano was actually a dragon-type fruit, specifically Kaido’s Uo Uo no Mi, Model: Seiryuu.
The upcoming game titled “Mario Kart World” is significantly improving upon its previous versions, especially in terms of character variety, with the cow from the Moo Moo Meadows racetrack becoming a fan favorite online. This latest installment offers 24-racer games, marking a series high. Additionally, customization features have been added for both characters and karts. However, what truly stands out in the reveal of “Mario Kart World” is the ability for players to venture beyond the confines of any given track and explore virtually anywhere, effectively transforming it into an open-world game.
The longevity of a console generation spanning close to a decade is quite remarkable, and the Nintendo Switch, with its consistent sales success since 2017, has served as Nintendo’s primary console platform throughout this time. During this duration, it has welcomed numerous blockbuster titles, some even from beloved series like Super Mario, The Legend of Zelda, and Metroid. Therefore, when it was confirmed that the Switch 2 would be compatible with games designed for its predecessor, fans breathed a sigh of relief. At that point, Nintendo had also hinted that not all Switch 1 games would be compatible, and now, the console manufacturer has provided some valuable clarification on this matter.
As a follower, I began noticing in late February 2025 that filming for Daredevil: Born Again season 2 had already started, even before the first season premiered on Disney Plus in early March. This meant that any leaked set videos and photos could potentially spoil the ending of the first season, which was still unfolding until mid-April 2025. Despite this risk, fans couldn’t help but scrutinize the photos and videos from the set, and it wasn’t long before we discovered that Charlie Cox’s Matt Murdock would finally wear a black Daredevil suit adorned with the famous “DD” logo on his chest in the upcoming season.
Nintendo’s list encompasses a variety of games, ranging from major releases like NBA 2K25, Fortnite, and DOOM: Eternal, to smaller titles. However, the list doesn’t clarify the specific problems each game is facing; it merely states that issues related to them are being looked into. The only notable exception is Fortnite, where it’s mentioned that a Switch 2 version is currently under development.