Anno 117: Pax Romana’s Land Combat Offers The Best of Both Worlds

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Man, it’s been a long time! The last Anno game with actual land battles was Anno 1404 way back in 2009, and honestly, it wasn’t the smoothest system. Now, with Anno 117: Pax Romana, they’ve brought land combat back, and it’s a really solid addition to the game. But if you’re one of us who just loves building and trading – the classic Anno feel – don’t sweat it, you can still totally enjoy the game without getting into the battles.

Solo Leveling Is Officially Getting A New Show In December

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The anime series Solo Leveling finished its second season in early 2025, and since then, only a new video game has been released. Fans, particularly in South Korea, are eager for more content. Now, Solo Leveling is expanding in a unique way: a new ice skating musical called Solo Leveling on Ice is scheduled to premiere in December of this year. While many fans are thrilled, some are approaching the announcement with caution.

20 hours of Elden Ring lore videos are being crammed into one big book by Souls YouTuber VaatiVidya

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When they mentioned “a bunch of YouTubers,” they were primarily referring to VaatiVidya, who is widely known for his in-depth explanations of the stories behind FromSoftware games. He’s been unraveling these complex narratives since the original Dark Souls, and he’s still dissecting Elden Ring. Now, he’s compiling all the scripts from his videos over the last three years into a book, taking his work to the next level.

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Peacock’s Twisted Metal Renewed for a Third Season

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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.

One Piece Haki Users Stronger Than Luffy

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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.

Pokemon Legends: Z-A Player Discovers Super Rare Version of Charmander

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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.

Epic Games Store Now Allows Gifting

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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.

Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition Shadow Dropped for Switch and Switch 2

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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!