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The 1124th episode of One Piece was quite engaging. It signified the culmination of the Straw Hats’ pursuit of the renegade who deceived Vegapunk and the rest on the island. It appears that Robin and Atlas managed to find York and apprehend her, potentially averting further chaos.
2024 saw the addition of Travel Mode to Meta Quest headsets, enabling the device’s use during travel by air or rail. Given its dual functionality as both a virtual and mixed reality gadget, users can choose to remain aware of their surroundings or immerse themselves fully in their chosen experience with the Meta Quest 3. The hand-tracking feature also simplifies usage, eliminating the need for external controllers that might be accidentally dropped during travel. Although some Meta Quest fans have previously taken the device on journeys, using it on a flight offers a distinct and exciting new experience.
Furthermore, these inspirations not only spawned enduring video game franchises but also maintained the spirit of tabletop RPG through numerous licensed games. These titles skillfully translate the essence from the source material into engaging gaming experiences, preserving a faithful yet dynamic interpretation.
In a recent announcement, it’s been confirmed that Yuki Tabata’s Black Clover will resume publication on May 2, 2025, with two new installments. Although some fans might feel let down by the wait, they should realize that the creator is prioritizing their health. To provide more time for family and self-care, Black Clover moved to Jump GIGA. If Tabata were to push himself too hard again, it could undo all the positive changes.
Over the past few years following “Avengers: Endgame”, the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has struggled to keep audience interest with its Multiverse Saga. The studio is hoping for a major success after several disappointments in Phases 4 and 5, which showed that fans may not automatically return for each new installment in the MCU. To boost the upcoming crossover event, “Avengers: Doomsday”, Marvel has pulled out all the stops. Kevin Feige has convinced Robert Downey Jr., longtime face of the MCU as Iron Man, to take on a villainous role as Doctor Doom from another universe. Both Downey Jr. and Feige were able to persuade the directors of “Avengers: Infinity War” and “Endgame”, the Russo brothers, to reprise their roles for the project. Most recently, it was announced that many actors from the former Fox X-Men cast will join the Avengers in 2026.
To proceed with “The Mad Monk” Affinity Mission, make sure you first finish Chapter 5. Afterward, head to your taskboard where a mission titled “Backup Request” (Boze) should appear. Take on this mission, and then travel to the East Gate in New Los Angeles to initiate its corresponding Affinity Mission.
The Mario Kart series has journeyed quite a distance from its beginnings on the SNES. With every new edition, Nintendo faces the task of enhancing the racing experience without veering too far from what fans cherish about the series. One daring concept showcased in the series was the two-driver system in Mario Kart: Double Dash on the GameCube. Although this feature brought a new perspective to classic gameplay, it was nearly left out of the game according to Nintendo developers.
Prototypes of gaming devices have often been passed around before eventually being put up for auction on sites like eBay. An illustration of this is a Nintendo GameCube prototype that was displayed at Space World 2000, a now-defunct Nintendo event, which was sold for $100,000 online.
It’s not really shocking, given that Eric “ConcernedApe” works alone as a one-man team in the indie development world, but it appears Nintendo has missed out on some potential Switch 2 titles. With the recent emphasis on social features like Camera, Game Chat, and GameShare in the Switch 2’s new Direct, it would have been fitting for Nintendo to include Stardew Valley in their lineup. Although it’s highly probable that Stardew Valley and even Haunted Chocolatier will eventually arrive on the Switch 2, a confirmation of this would have been advantageous for ConcernedApe and his fanbase.
