Larian Studios recently posted on their X (formerly Twitter) account for Baldur’s Gate 3 a sneak peak at one of the new evil endings that will be available once Patch 7 finally drops.

The New Ending Tricks Baldurian Citizens Into Living In Total Bliss

While details are still sparse regarding how these evil endings will be triggered by players, the clip Larian chose to tease chose what looks like a crowd of Baldurian citizens being controlled by the same aberrant mind powers that Mind Flayers & the tadpoles possess to fill their heads with lofty daydreams about their day-to-day.

While the closed beta for Patch 7 was initially delayed due to some internal coding issues, it looks like the release of the massive patch is back on track for an early Fall 2024 release date.

In addition to all the shiny new features in the remake, Limited Run Games is delivering the perfect collector’s edition for fans that just can’t wait to see Juliet back in action.

The Special ‘Cheerleader Edition’ Gives Diehard Lollipop Chainsaw Fans the Perfect Accessories To Take Zombie Hunting

The new collection from Limited Run Games includes a variety of goodies, including a 10″ statue of Juliet Starling in her signature cheerleading uniform with Nick Carlisle at her hip, a San Romero Knight medal, a Nick keychain, an artbook, and the official soundtrack as a physical CD. All of the items are bundled with a physical copy of the game in an adorable box that looks like a locker.

According to Limited Run Games’ official website, Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP is described as:

LOLLIPOP CHAINSAW RePOP is a remake of the original LOLLIPOP CHAINSAW (2012), on which Yoshimi Yasuda lead development as producer. RePOP is a definitive version of the game which leaves the story unchanged, with the focus on quality-of-life improvements and additional gameplay content.

Watch Juliet, a descendant of zombie hunters, as she fights alongside her boyfriend and family to stop a zombie apocalypse starting in her high school in “Juliet’s 18th Birthday.”

Limited Run Games

As far as what distinguishes RePOP from the original 2012 version, Limited Run Games provides the following information:

Quality of Life Improvements

• The resolution of the game has been increased to full HD, and load times have been greatly shortened.
• The chainsaw action has been sped up with the introduction of the Chained Hits Hunting system, in which chaining multiple hits in succession increases the player’s attack speed.
• The input timings for Combo Actions have been adjusted, to better fit players’ expectations.
• Chainsaw Blaster action has been improved with the addition of auto-lock and auto-fire modes that can be toggled, and an increased maximum ammo count of 99.
• The player can now immediately use Combo Actions at the start of the game.

Additional Gameplay Content

• Separate from Original Mode, RePOP adds “RePOP mode”, which uses a unique and colorful pop art-inspired art style for damage effects.
• Unique new chainsaws with distinctly different features have been added.
• There are 30 costumes, more than the original game’s costume count. Combined with the addition of 4 new hair colors and 4 new chainsaws, this adds up to 750 different possible combinations.
• JULIET’S ROOM has been expanded with more features.
• A Time Attack mode with ranking feature has been added.

Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP will be available on Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and Nintendo Switch.

The news has been met with resounding positivity from fans of the game, but according to the game’s director, Aaron Keller, could pose some complications.

The Shift Back To 12-Player Matches Would Be a Big Change For Overwatch 2

In a Director’s Take Blog written by Aaron Keller, the game director goes into details on the sudden idea to explore the potential for bringing a 6v6 game mode back to Overwatch. While the team’s primary focus is balancing the game’s 5v5 mode, Keller added that they’re, “…looking at running a series of events to try out different core team composition formats in Overwatch 2.” which includes testing out 6v6.

He also stated that the urge to explore this option comes from community feedback: “The community has, juuuust once or twice, suggested a test… Why not put various forms of 6v6 in the game in order to gauge the results? We agree, and based on your feedback, we’re exploring how we can test different forms of 6v6 in the game to gauge the results.”

While there is no confirmation on a potential 6v6 game mode becoming a core part of the game any time soon, just the idea of returning to Overwatch‘s original format has made a lot of players excited, especially now that the game is more widely available than ever before. With the release of Juno right around the corner, it seems the Overwatch team is finally earning a positive relationship with their audience.

The support hero, officially dubbed Juno, is coming to the game soon, and for a limited time players will be able to try out the new support hero for free.

Everything We Know About Juno the Space Ranger

In addition to being voiced by Xanthe Huynh of Persona fame, in the official release trailer showing off the new support hero, players got a chance to check out Juno’s abilities.

The hero’s kit is filled with fun new abilities that compliment her space ranger-persona, including being able to use her primary fire to heal allies while dealing damage, a secondary fire that that can lock on to fire homing projectiles that heal allies and do damage, and an ultimate that calls down a ray to heal her allies and provide a damage buff.

Juno’s other abilities include Glide Boost, which allows her to glide horizontally, increasing her movement speed; Hyper Ring, that deploys a ring increasing the movement speed of her allies; and Martian Overboots – a super fun looking passive that gives Juno the ability to glide and hover while airborne.

The limited time trial to check out the hero for free will be taking place from July 19 to July 21, 2024.

Brotherwise games, the group behind Call To Adventure, is hard at work on designing an extensive TTRPG set in Roshar.

Details About the Upcoming Stormlight Archives Tabletop RPG

On Brotherwise Games’ official website, they’ve provided a few key highlights for what fans can expect from the upcoming TTRPG, including an original system that will feel familiar for most players, a variety of build paths from Scholar to Surgebinder, and that the team aims to make the Stormlight TTRPG as inclusive as possible, so that even those unfamiliar with Sanderson’s world can dive right in.

The game has also been teased to have a special mechanic using the classic d20 called a “plot die” – a special roll that only occurs for risky and dramatic plays to enhance storytelling and roleplay opportunities at the table. When the game was originally announced in 2022, Brandon Sanderson offered a number of other details, including how the game’s magic system will be skill-based, and that players would potentially have the ability to join one of Cosmere’s knightly factions.

Brotherwise Games has also announced a 2-4 player deck-building card game themed after Sanderson’s Mistborn series, and a standalone card game called Shards of Creation that is ased on “the godlike beings behind Sanderson’s Cosmere”.

The Stormlight TTRPG is going to be a crowdfunding effort hosted on Kickstarter, and will officially launch on August 6, 2024.

Source: Brotherwise Games

Obvious favorites like Gon, Killua, Bisky, Chrollo, Leorio, Kurapika, and Hisoka, to name a few, have already found their home on the Nen x Impact roster, but a new Phantom Troupe member will be coming to the title.

Feitan Makes It To Nen x Impact In an Exciting New Trailer

In a new trailer uploaded by Bushiroad and Arc System Works, Feitan’s moveset and flashy animations are shown off in gameplay clips, including his intro animations. True to how he appears in the anime and manga, Feitan has his signature umbrella sword and all his usual edgy flare in tact for Nen x Impact.

While Hunter x Hunter may currently be in an indefinite hiatus due to Togashi’s health, it seems as though the series is slowly making a comeback, as indicated by the mangaka’s recent X posts and the upcoming fighting game.

A new fan project from a group of devoted fans on X are hard at work to bring these two properties together in one of the most inventive projects we’ve ever seen.

New Mod Will Allow Players To Run Into Their Favorite Spirit Blossom Champs In Hades

As described by jjolee (@sorrowtalks), the mod project will have players take control of Spirit Blossom Sett as he pursues Aphelios. The 2D art, courtesy of jjolee themselves, is absolutely stunning and perfectly captures the signature style that Hades is known so well for.

Included in the credits for the mod project is @mooncakephel, who’s handling the 3D modding; @hongdous, who’s managing coding on the project; and @aphelionaphelia, who will be writing dialogue for the project. Anyone interested in keeping up with the mod as it develops can follow @hades_sett on X for any and all upcoming information about the project.

If you haven’t tried out either game and are interested in getting familiar with the mechanics or lore before diving into this promising fan project, League of Legends is available for Windows and Mac, and Hades is available on PC (Windows & macOS), Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and iOS.

One of the most exciting, and perhaps unexpected of these announcements was that Bleach would be returning to consoles with a brand-new game.

Bleach’s First Console Title Since ‘Brave Souls’ Shows a Lot of Promise

The last Bleach game that made it to consoles was Brave Souls, which originally dropped on 2016. The game was relatively well-received at the time, and garnered a lot of love from critics and diehard Bleach fans. While there was already a mobile game in the works, Bleach: Soul Resonance, which has had an incredibly successful pre-registration period after launching in China with over 8.6 million sign-ups since early January 2024.

In its gorgeously flashy announcement trailer, Bleach: Rebirth of Souls looks to be an adventure-driven fighting game with graphics that beautifully captures Tite Kubo’s signature artstyle. The game’s official announcement trailer also showed off a number of fan-favorite characters that will be featured throughout, with some obvious picks like Rukia and Yoruichi. Bandai Namco has said the following about Rebirth of Souls on their official webpage:

“Awaken the blade within you and reverse your fate in BLEACH: Rebirth of Souls!

Engage in thrilling battles with powerful sword abilities and characters from this legendary anime franchise.”

Fan reception to the upcoming title has been overwhelmingly positive, with many excited to finally see the franchise receive a new entry after so many years, and based on the trailer and comments made during Anime Expo 2024, it seems the game is something of a passion project for the team. Developed by Tamsoft Corporation (Melty Blood: Type Lumina, Senran Kagura Shinovi Versus), the game is slated to be released on Xbox Series X|S, PS4, PS5, and PC – however, there is no official release date at this time.

We’re about to delve deep into the details of both the original Final Fantasy VII and the Remake trilogy. This discussion will contain major spoilers. Consider yourself warned.

Square Enix Might Have Confirmed That Aerith Dies in FFVII Rebirth

If you watch the trailer closely, there’s a specific scene where the entire party is battling Sephiroth, except for Aerith Gainsborough, the last Ancient. This strongly suggests that Aerith might not be present for the final battle of the game, aligning with the original plot of Final Fantasy VII.

However, even if this is true, I question whether Square Enix would allow events to unfold in the exact same way. Allowing Aerith to live could potentially ruin the game and the trilogy for many long-time fans. On the other hand, not changing how it happens could make the moment less exciting.

That being said, Square Enix has a history of revealing too much information in their trailers, and they might have done so again. We not only see that Aerith is absent in the fight against Sephiroth, but we also see that Cloud stabs Sephiroth with the Buster Sword, only to be gently embraced by him, who seems to have anticipated this outcome. This is when the trailer becomes particularly intriguing for me.

We know that Sephiroth and Jenova had such an influence over Cloud’s mind that Cloud even attacked Aerith in the original game. In the scene where Cloud stabs Sephiroth, it appears quite clear that Sephiroth intended for it to happen. I believe there’s a high chance that Cloud will stab the last Cetra, thinking he is attacking Sephiroth. This would certainly explain Sephiroth’s gentle embrace after being stabbed, as it would actually be Aerith’s gentle embrace. She would understand that Cloud was not in control and wouldn’t want him to bear this guilt.

It’s not surprising that Square Enix has been hinting at Aerith Gainsborough’s death since the first game of the trilogy, Final Fantasy VII Remake. During many different moments of that game, Cloud sees flashes of the moment when Sephiroth mercilessly murders everyone’s favorite Cetra. Although that scene might have traumatized an entire generation, it’s often regarded by fans as the most important scene in Final Fantasy VII. It’s only after that trauma that Cloud can find his true self, and it’s because Aerith is in the Lifestream that Meteor is stopped. So, is history repeating itself?

Guess we’ll have to wait and see to find out. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth releases exclusively on PS5 on Feb. 29, 2024.

Dream Chaser is a partner skill exclusive to Daedream, a Pal players can catch in early-game areas at night. Once the necessary item is crafted, all Daedreams in your party will automatically fight alongside you and your active Pal.

Throwing an entire party of Pals at a boss feels hugely overpowered, and the best part is that you can access the item you need at Level 8. Let’s jump into finding Daedream, crafting Daedream’s Necklace, and melting some high-level enemies.

• Daedream Location
• How to Craft Daedream’s Necklace

Where to Find Daedream in Palworld

Daedream is found at night in most of Palworld’s early-game areas. I consistently found Daedream every night during the beginning of the game, so you shouldn’t have trouble tracking down this mischievous Pal. Just make sure you’re warm enough for Palworld’s chilly nights.

As well as being easy to track down, Daedream is also an easy catch. All you need to watch out for are its magic blasts, which you’ll soon be throwing at your enemies instead.

How to Craft Daedream’s Necklace and Use Multiple Pals

You need to craft Daedream’s Necklace at a Pal Gear Workbench to unlock Daedream’s Dream Chaser Partner Skill and have it follow you. The good news is that you only need to craft one of these, regardless of how many Daedreams you plan to demolish your enemies with.

Daedream’s Necklace is unlockable at Level 8 in the technology tab. If you haven’t already, you also need the Pal Gear Work Bench from the Level 6 row. The item requires 10 Paldium Fragments, 10 Fiber, and 5 Leather to craft.

• Paldium Fragments can be mined from stone or Paldium deposits
• Fiber is gathered by hitting trees
• Leather is dropped by defeating certain Pals

Keep an eye out for Pals like Foxparks, Nitewing, and Direhowl while hunting for Daedream to gather the Leather you need. I gathered my Leather by battling Pals in areas near the Grassy Behemoth Hills tower.

How to Use Multiple Daedream Simultaneously

Once Daedream’s Necklace has been crafted at the Pal Gear Work Bench, all Daedream in your party will automatically fight beside you and follow you around. When you attack using your weapon, Daedream will passively launch its Dark Ball attack at enemies.

It’s important to note that Daedream will only attack unless actively sent out. It can’t work, switch between moves, or tank attacks. However, it does destroy enemies with a pretty loud beam of energy. As long as you don’t aim for too mighty of a foe — like my Level 7 Daedreams facing off against Mammorest — your personal army of Daedreams will melt just about anything in your way.

This article was written while playing Palworld on PC via Xbox Game Pass.

To engage in this morally questionable activity, just hit a human until they have low HP, then throw a Pal Sphere at them, just like you’d do to capture pals. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t, and sometimes you need better Pal Spheres. However, once a human is captured, they will appear in your party or Palbox.

Capturing humans is a fun detail that many players might miss because they might have never thought of even trying this. Granted, you don’t tend to see this in monster-collecting games. It seems that, unlike Pokéballs, Palspheres don’t make the distinction between what is a Pal and what is a human. If it’s alive, breathing, and its HP is sufficiently low, you can confine it in a Pal Sphere without mercy.

Once a human is captured in Palworld, the game warns you that this practice is considered inhumane, but it doesn’t prevent you from doing so. Frankly, I couldn’t care less about the humans I captured. They shot me and my Pals first. Also, I love how friendly they become once captured. You can release and retreat them as if they were any other Pal in your party.

One thing is for certain, humans are definitely worse than pals. They move slowly, have a single attack, aren’t very active in your base, and can’t be utilized for breeding. They don’t even have partner skills. Funny enough, you can condense them to increase their stats, effectively sacrificing other humans to make one stronger.

Capturing humans is more of a joke than a feature intended to be seriously used in the game. I’m pretty sure Pocket Pair is just poking fun at the genre, and adding an element that helps establish Palworld as a satire of known games. I’m not sure why anyone would capture humans in Palworld other than to test if it’s possible. That said, I already have eight in my Palbox, and they all have names now.

The third episode of Delicious in Dungeon proves the party is ready to face the horrors between them and the Red Dragon’s lair, whetting our appetites for their next adventure. Here’s the release date and countdown to Delicious in Dungeon episode 4.

Delicious in Dungeon Episode 4 Release Details & Countdown

Delicious in Dungeon Episode 4 is set to be released on January 25th, 2024, at 8:30 AM Eastern Standard Time. Much like Demon Slayer, Delicious in Dungeon is simulcast, meaning its English dub is uploaded to Netflix while the Japanese version airs in its home country.

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Delicious in Dungeon’s first season will air throughout winter 2024, and fans of this food-themed fantasy probably won’t want to miss one of its twenty-four episodes. Here’s a release date timezone guide to help you do just that!

Delicious in Dungeon Episode 4 Recap

As they descend into the catacombs beneath the dungeon’s second level, Laios loses a crossguard ornament his sister Falin gave him. However, he doesn’t get much time to brood as the party soon comes across a hall full of animated, unkillable armor.

Showing a surprising intellect, Laios notices that the suits are bent on guarding the room on the other side of the hall. While the rest of the party holds the armor, Laios sprints into the room only to find a more ornate suit of armor waiting for him. During the duel that follows, Laios realizes that the suit of armor is going out of its way to protect an egg sack attached to the back of its shield.

After he manages to chop off the armor’s head, Laios discovers that a colony of mollusks is animating the suit. Using the egg sack as a distraction to save his comrades, Laios and Senshi cook the mollusks into a stir-fry soup the group guzzles down before they move on to the next level of the dungeon.

Buckshot Roulette is quickly becoming the first big viral game of 2024, and players are eager to know who’s walked away with the heaviest suitcase. Here’s the Buckshot Roulette World Record and the person who holds it.

How Does Your Score Work in Buckshot Roulette?

Buckshot Roulette is, at its core, an arcade game that challenges you to get the highest score possible. This score takes the form of the money you earn if you survive longer than the dealer. The amount of money you can earn is initially set at $100000, with deductions for the number of slugs you fire/dispense and the number of items you use.

When Buckshot Roulette first came out, most world record contenders’ scores hovered between the $70000 to $90000 range, but that changed after the “Double or Nothing” update was released. As the title implies, this free patch allows you to double your payout in exchange for raising the stakes so high they risk crashing into a commercial airplane. Thanks to this, players’ recorded scores have leaped into the range of $12000000 to $15000000.

Who Holds the Buckshot Roulette World Record?

I combed YouTube, Twitter, and Reddit in my hunt for the Buckshot World Record, and I’m pretty sure I’ve found them. A Twitter user going by the handle @DaithiDeNogla amassed an impressive $14527232 fortune throughout a two-hour game session.

To back up their claim to this score, Nogla uploaded a video of their world record-setting session to their YouTube Channel. This almost two-hour video shows how Nogla survived his one-on-one dance on the edge of life and death with the dealer by carefully using the items that come his way and occasionally letting fate clip a coin.

So, congrats to Nogla for holding the Buckshot Roulette World Record! The game’s becoming more popular as the days go by, so I hope he’s looking into refining his already impressive technique to stay on top of the ever-growing number of gamblers kicking down the dealer’s door.

Brazilian Player Namikaze Prevented From Competing at Capcom Cup Due to Visa Denial

The situation has infuriated the Brazilian FGC. On December 18th, 2023, Namikaze had his visa denied during an interview at the consulate that lasted about 3 minutes. The Brazilian player said the person conducting the interview seemed to have little to no interest in hearing what he had to say. In my brief conversation with Namikaze, this is how he described the situation:

“During my interview, which was quite short, around 3 minutes, the person who conducted it did not want to look at my documents, nor did they ask for any additional information for me to prove the purpose of my trip. I mentioned that it was for international competition, in a tournament for which I earned a spot here in Brazil with all expenses covered.”

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This has caused the Brazilian FGC to react angrily to the injustice committed to a player who has earned his spot in the competition. The news spread like wildfire, and many popular content creators and players have tried to raise awareness and help Namikaze have a shot at the $2M prize. One of the most notorious attempts to bring this situation before everyone’s eyes came from Vini Oliveira, also known as Punho do Dragão:

“Street Fighter isn’t as mainstream as Counter-Strike or League of Legends, but on Feb/24, the Capcom Cup X will take place, marking the biggest tournament in the franchise’s history, with a prize pool of 2 million USD. Two Brazilians secured spots for this global event. However, one of them has just had their visa denied.”

Vini continues the thread, mentioning that this is not the first time Brazilian E-Sports players have faced this situation, and it’s not exclusive to Fighting Games players. Many players have their dreams and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity crushed with no explanation, even if they have earned their spot in one of the biggest competitions in the world and have the documentation to prove it.

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Currently, Namikaze’s situation is well known in Brazil. Vini’s efforts to make people aware of it worked. The player’s story has been shared by many Brazilian popular websites, players, and influencers. Names like Colossimus, a League of Legends caster, and Thomas Schulze, a writer at one of the biggest videogames Portal in the country, are also helping spread awareness and maybe find a way to help Brazil’s Capcom Cup representative.

A Tale as Old as the FGC

The situation that Namikaze is facing is unfortunate, but not surprising. There are many cases of players of many games from all over the world who had their visas denied. In 2020, Konqueror, an MK11 player, had his visa denied four times. However, he managed to turn the situation around after the FGC helped spread awareness of the situation. The case gained so much attention that Danilo Gentilli, a famous comedian and late-night show host in Brazil, tagged the American embassy on social media, asking them to reconsider.

“Hello @EmbaixadaEUA, how are you? First of all, with due respect to the sovereignty of the country, I came across a case, put myself in the boy’s shoes, and would like to report it to you. I’m reaching out here because it was the fastest way I found to contact you. Please, if you can, pay attention to this.”

It seems the goal of the Brazilian FGC is to make lightning strike in the same place a second time. Namikaze has received a lot of support and counseling from the FGC and other influential people involved with E-Sports. His situation is complicated. The Capcom Cup is in February 2024, and he might not have enough time to request another Visa. Even if he does, there’s no guarantee that his visa won’t be denied once again. We can only hope that with enough noise and support, a dream won’t be crushed due to apathy and bureaucracy.

With masses of fan experiences and cosmetics already available, an official FNAF Roblox title should be a combination as sensational as chocolate and peanut butter, right? Sure! — if you have a peanut allergy.

Five Nights at Freddy’s: Survival Crew was an officially licensed Roblox experience developed by ‘Metaverse Team Frights.’ Just two hours after its beta officially launched on the platform, the experience was taken down, with series creator Scott Cawthon taking to Reddit to explain that the game was not meant for release.

“The fact that [Five Nights at Freddy’s: Survival Crew] released today is one of the most baffling, insane, things to ever happen in my ten years of working on FNAF,” Cawthon writes in a comment on the official Five Nights at Freddy’s Subreddit. “This game is in it’s [sic] infancy; temp assets; temp gameplay, unfinished everything.“

As for an explanation of why the experience was ever available, Cawthon writes, “Apparently, there was a huge misunderstanding when I approved a game, and it was interpreted as RELEASE THE GAME.” Later in the comment, Cawthon reiterates, “[Five Nights at Freddy’s Survival Crew] was a game in its testing phases and was in no way ready to be released to the public.“

Prior to Scott’s explanation, a developer for Five Nights at Freddy’s: Survival Crew posted the following message into the official Discord: “Thank you all for your feedback & for playing the game – we really value the feedback from the community! We’ll be taking it down for a few weeks to plan for our next beta test and come back better for round two. All purchased items will be available at that time again. More to come soon!“

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I joined the Discord server to learn more information on the developers’ plans going forward, only to be met with a stream of users posting images of a naked man, along with links to explicit animations, and the level of conversation expected from an unmoderated FNAF chat. Delightful.

Five Nights at Freddy’s: Survival Crew Gameplay

I also had the pleasure of playing Five Nights at Freddy’s: Survival Crew before its delisting. My longest game consisted heavily of a T-posing Freddy Fazbear spinning in circles while we set him on fire. As Cawthon mentioned, the game is undoubtedly in the early stages of development, with poor sound effects, questionable visuals, and messy gameplay.

When the experience worked, Survival Crew’s concept was similar to Dead by Daylight’s, with one player controlling an animatronic tasked with hunting down the other players and placing them in Springlock Suits.

Players who fail the Springlock minigame will switch sides and become animatronics themselves. To win, the ‘night crew’ must activate five panels. The night crew can also use consumables to better their odds against Freddy and his gang of identically modeled Spring Bonnies.

Like most Roblox experiences, Five Nights at Freddy’s: Survival Crew featured microtransactions purchasable with Robux, Roblox’s premium currency. Animatronic players only had access to Freddy, with Bonnie, Chica, Foxy, and various cosmetic skins locked behind a paywall.

Given the circumstances, Survival Crew may officially launch with a different monetization system. However, players unfortunate enough to have splashed some cash on Survival Crew during its short lifespan are now missing their in-game goodies until the game goes live once again. If it does at all.

We’re nearing the finale of Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2, but fans still have plenty of exciting (and heartwrenching) twists to look forward to. If you’re in it till the end, here’s the release date and countdown to Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 Episode 23.

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 Episode 23 Release Date, Time, and Countdown

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 Episode 23 will be released on December 28th, 2023, if all goes as planned. Like the rest of Jujutsu Kaisen Season, Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 Episode 23 will be available on Crunchyroll at 10 AM PT / 12 PM CT / 1 PM ET. However, it may be delayed due to website traffic. The English dubbed version should arrive on the website two weeks later, on January 11th, 2024.

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Desperate to escape death, Mahtio begs Pseudo-Geto to save him from Yuji. Unfortunately for Mahito, Psuedo-Geto’s description of “helping” involves using his innate Cursed Spirit Manipulation technique to absorb Mahito. Unable to fight back, Mahito is consumed, giving Peeduo-Geto access to all of Mahito’s terrifying abilities.

Given a chance to show off his new skills when the Kyoto Second-Years arrive, Pseudo-Geto effortlessly avoids every attack thrown his way, even after Atsuya Kusakabe and Utahime Iori join the fray. When it looks like things can’t get any spicer, Choso arrives and protects Yuji from a dangerous blow, loudly declaring that the boy is his little brother.

Having experienced a false memory of Yuji dining with himself and his brothers, Choso deduces that the being known as Peeduo-Geto is and always has been Kenjaku, the wicked sorcerer who created him and his siblings. Kenjaku doesn’t bother denying the allegation, but Uraume freezes Choso in his tracks before he can retaliate.

Enraged by the continuous interruption of Sukuna’s ressurection, Uraume attempts to finish off all their opponents with a massive blast of ice. At that moment, Yuki Tsukumo arrives and challenges Kenjaku, closing the episode with a nail-biting cliffhanger.

Perhaps they’ve finally recognized the potential they’ve always held and decided to have faith in their abilities. Or they might have noticed the success of Square-Enix and Capcom with remakes and chose to join the trend.

All We Know About the Upcoming SEGA Remakes

To be clear, it’s uncertain whether all these games are actual remakes. They could be full reboots, soft reboots, or complete remakes of the original games. Our only hint comes from the lyrics of the selected music played during the trailer. The lyrics say, “Let me reintroduce you,” before revealing the following games:

Jet Set Radio

Jet Set Radio is considered by many the first cel-shaded game. Although this is debatable when it comes to the launch date, we first saw this technique in 1999, when SEGA first introduced us to their upcoming rollerskating game that looks good up to this date. It doesn’t seem like SEGA is trying to reinvent the wheel here, which is good. Just give us the same art style, and the same overall gameplay, and make it better.

Streets of Rage

We get to see Axel Stone in a new look. He has a beard and a brown jacket. So, this isn’t exactly the Axel Stone we remember from the first three Streets of Rage games, nor is he the one we saw in Streets of Rage 4. Is this a remake? Is this a sequel? I don’t know, but I wanna play it.

Shinobi

We are getting a new Shinobi game and I couldn’t be more excited about it. As much as I loved Shinobi on the PS2, and I still hope they revisit that game in some way at some point, this old platformer has such an emotional weight that I believe this was the right choice. The game looks gorgeous, and elegant, and seems to have all that you’d expect from a modern platformer game about a badass ninja.

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Golden Axe

It appears that a new 3D Action Adventure Multiplayer Hack’n Slash Golden Axe game is coming, and I’m all for it. We get a quick look at Gillius Thunderhead and what seem to be Ax Battler and Tyris Flare. This is one of the best SEGA franchises, and I hope they get it right.

Crazy Taxi

If there’s one thing SEGA has always excelled at, it’s creating fun racing games. Crazy Taxi is coming back and I’m pretty confident that this is going to be a fun game. This seems to be a common theme in all these announcements. They seem to be aiming at fun and nostalgia, and I can’t say that is a bad strategy.

There’s More

SEGA has hinted that there’s more on the horizon. Unfortunately, they’ve kept us in suspense about what these might be. So, while we eagerly anticipate the return of these classic games, we can also look forward to the thrill of the unknown. Whatever it is, I’m excited.

Pony Island 2: Panda Circus Release Date, Consoles

As revealed in the final seconds of its excellent and uncanny trailer, Pony Island 2: Panda Circus is set to be released in 2025… or is it 2026? The last digit of the release date glitchily flickers back and forth between five and six, so Pony Island 2: Panda Circus’s release date is probably not set in stone. Since developer Daniel Mullins is a known master of deception, it will be a while until we get a clear answer on when Pony Island 2: Panda Circus is coming out.

What Consoles is Pony Island 2: Panda Circus Coming To

It’s unclear which consoles Pony Island 2: Panda Circus will be available on. The original Pony Island was a PC exclusive, so it’s safe to assume that Pony Island 2: Panda Circus will also be one. While the gameplay styles shown in the trailer were quite diverse, they all seemed to utilize point-and-click controls, giving us some solid evidence about which consoles Pony Island 2: Panda Circus will be available for.

What is Pony Island 2: Panda Circus About

Daniel Mullins’ games are infamous for their metatextual nature, and the original Pony Island is no exception to that rule. Placing the player in the shoes of an unfortunate soul who finds themself playing an arcade cabinet possessed by the Devil himself, Pony Island toyed with the player psychologically by deconstructing traditional gameplay elements like save states and in-game text, keeping them on their toes from start to finish.

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From what little was shown during the trailer, the plot of Piny Island 2: Panda Circus will introduce us to yet another demonic arcade machine. This particular cabinet seems to be centered around a panda-themed life simulator game. If the massive number of glitches that crop up during “gameplay” is any indication, the player will, once again, have to work around a program that wants them to fail if they hope to escape with their soul.

The first Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer opens with Lucia in prison. A woman asks her how she ended up there, and Lucia responds with “Bad luck, I guess.” Well, Lucia’s bad luck might end up restricting your ability to explore Vice City and the state of Leonida when GTA 6 finally hits store shelves in 2025.

The game’s key art features the starring couple, Jason and Lucia, sitting on the hood of a car parked on the sun-soaked streets of Vice City. Eagle-eyed fans were quick to point out that Lucia is wearing an ankle monitor in the artwork, suggesting that she’ll be on parole during the game’s main story and under close watch by the authorities.

Just as they do in real life, Lucia’s ankle monitor could be used as a gameplay element to restrict your movement in the opening hours of GTA 6’s main story. While Grand Theft Auto V didn’t feature any restrictions at all, allowing the trio of main characters to explore Los Santos and Blaine County at their leisure from the beginning, classic GTA games were notorious for keeping players locked in a small section of the map at the start of the game.

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In GTA Vice City, the bridges between islands were closed due to inclement weather. In GTA IV, the bridges were closed due to a terrorist threat. Even Rockstar’s western epic featured a variation of this mechanic, preventing Arthur Morgan from venturing too far west. With GTA 6’s map slated to be Rockstar’s biggest yet, it makes sense to restrict players to certain parts of Vice City for narrative reasons.

The ankle monitor mechanic could also play into the game’s dual protagonist system. Despite the first trailer’s focus on Lucia, both she and Jason are playable in the full game. There may be parts of the map that Lucia is unable to visit early in the story because of her ankle bracelet, forcing the player to swap to Jason. Maybe Lucia is restricted to Vice City while Jason is allowed to explore the swamps surrounding the city.

Regardless, there’s more Grand Theft Auto 6 news on the way in the future. There’s still a long road ahead to the game’s 2025 release date, and given Rockstar’s history of drip-feed marketing, it’ll likely be a long time before we see anything new from Jason and Lucia.

While the PS2-era GTA games had star-studded casts with the likes of Ray Liotta and Samuel L. Jackson, Rockstar Games tends to avoid casting big-name actors for their modern projects, choosing unknowns instead for their major roles. Roger Clark didn’t have an extensive filmography before being cast as Arthur Morgan in Red Dead Redemption 2, just as Michael Hollick had no major roles before playing Niko Bellic in Grand Theft Auto IV.

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GTA fans thought they had discovered Lucia’s actress before the game’s first trailer was released, but it turns out that might not be the case. Alexandra C. Echavarri was rumored to be the actress who played Lucia because of her likeness and heritage, but she recently addressed the rumors herself.

Does Alexandra Echavarri Play Lucia in GTA 6?

While Echavarri has worked with Rockstar Games, she’s not playing Lucia in Grand Theft Auto VI. A recent post on her Instagram account finally revealed the secret role she had in one of Rockstar’s projects.

Alexandra C. Echavarri voices the Warehouse Boss, Lupe, in Grand Theft Auto Online. The comments on the post asked her about any potential involvement in the upcoming Grand Theft Auto game, but she quickly denied those rumors, saying, “I am NOT in GTA VI.”

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With the Echavarri rumor shut down, fans now have no idea who’s playing Lucia in GTA 6. Rockstar is incredibly tight-lipped about things like this, especially so long before the game is actually out, so it’ll likely be a long time before we receive official confirmation. Plus, since the developer rarely uses popular voice actors for its main cast, it’ll be difficult for fans to match Jason and Lucia’s voices to their favorite performers before launch.

Grand Theft Auto VI is slated to launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S sometime in 2025, and more trailers will be released throughout 2024 as we get closer to the launch window. PC fans will unfortunately have to wait before they can get their hands on the game, however, as Rockstar is doing yet another staggered launch and catering to console players first.

The trailer cuts through a rapid-fire series of viral moments featuring the behavior of the average Florida resident, but if you look past the craziness, you can see quite a few parts of Vice City and the state of Leonida on display. The iconic Vice City boardwalk is washed in waves of neon, Vice Beach is incredibly packed, and alligators are getting into places where they’re not supposed to be.

Of course, even though it’s the first official look at the game, it’s not the first time we’ve learned information about GTA 6. There have already been several leaks, including extended looks at gameplay, but the Grand Theft Auto VI map has also been mostly leaked ahead of the game’s official reveal. The GTA leaks community has put together a general idea of what the game’s map will look like and placed multiple landmarks already.

A fanmade mockup by avatar-sd on DeviantArt has been widely accepted as one of the best representations of the leaked map. While it takes some creative liberties with store locations and area names, the general layout of the map is accurate based on all of the leaked information that’s out there.

Now that the first official GTA 6 trailer is out, however, fans have been comparing the footage to the leaked map to see if anything lines up. Eagle-eyed fans have already found multiple parts of the trailer that line up with the leaked map information, meaning that the map leaks are most likely real. The nighttime shot of a Vice City highway lines up with an area in the middle of the leaked map, for example, as does the shot of a bridge crossing the crystal clear waters of Leonida.

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If this seems farfetched, just remember that the map of Red Dead Redemption 2 was leaked before that game was even announced and it ended up being nearly 100% accurate. The fanmade mockups of the GTA VI map might be a little bit off and take a few creative liberties, but the overall structure of the map and city layout is basically set in stone.

Related: No, GTA 6’s Lucia isn’t Transgender Despite Rumors

Of course, we won’t get our first look at the GTA 6 map until the game finally launches in 2025. That’s still a long way off, though, but we’ll get a few more looks at Grand Theft Auto VI’s world and characters throughout 2024 as Rockstar Games drops more trailers leading up to the launch window. The game’s first trailer solely focused on Lucia, so it only makes sense that a Jason-centric trailer is coming up sometime soon.

Amidst the chaos, a rumor has popped up that Lucia is a transgender woman, but that’s just not the case.

The first Grand Theft Auto VI trailer confirmed a lot of the leaked information about the game that surfaced over the past year. The game features a dual protagonist system starring Lucia and Jason, a couple that goes on a Bonnie and Clyde-inspired crime spree throughout the fictional state of Leonida, home to the neon-lit Vice City. Lucia’s gender identity is not brought up in the trailer at all, which has led to many people wondering where these transgender rumors began in the first place.

Is Lucia Transgender in Grand Theft Auto VI?

As is the case with a lot of internet drama, DramaAlert’s Keemstar is a key reason why people are thinking that Lucia might be a trans woman in GTA 6. A post on the website formerly known as Twitter mentions that Lucia is rumored to be transgender, but there’s no concrete source backing this up.

DramaAlert’s source is a Reddit thread posted over a year ago where a random user also mentions that the first female Grand Theft Auto protagonist is a trans woman, but again, there’s no source. So the source of DramaAlert’s unsubstantiated rumor is a second unsubstantiated rumor. Given that the post also jokes that Lucia is “Franklin’s sugar mama,” it’s clear that there’s no solid foundation here.

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While it wouldn’t be out of character for Rockstar Games to include a transgender character in Grand Theft Auto 6 (and given the franchise’s focus on social commentary, it will), Lucia is a cisgender woman. If Lucia was anything other than cisgender, that information would’ve leaked alongside the gameplay and plot details that we knew about before the official trailer dropped.

Sadly, this sort of backlash is to be expected when a woman is presented at the front and center of a game’s marketing. It’s a repeat of the situation that happened with Abby in The Last of Us Part 2. Some people are quick to declare a game to be “woke” just because they see a woman.

On the bright side, this seems to be a vocal minority. The response to the Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer has been overwhelmingly positive, with the trailer approaching 100 million views on YouTube and amassing over 8 million likes at the time of writing. The first look at Lucia, Jason, and the sun-soaked beaches of Vice City has fans desperate for more information. More GTA 6 trailers are surely on the way, and it’s still a long road to the game’s 2025 release date.

Fortnite’s movement and animation system has been completely reworked with the release of Chapter 5 Season 1, and many diehard fans are upset. Epic Games has added features called motion matching and procedural layering to Fortnite’s animations, resulting in more fluid transitions between walking, running, shooting, and everything that a Fortnite player does during a match. On current-gen consoles and PCs, physics-based animation has also been implemented for gliders. Ultimately, the new animations look much more realistic.

With their sights set on Peter Griffin and Solid Snake, Fortnite fans couldn’t wait to check out Chapter 5’s new map and features. After dropping off the battle bus, however, it was immediately clear that something was off. Players took to Reddit and social media to share their thoughts on the new movement changes, constructing elaborate side-by-side tests to show just how different everything was.

Everything is much slower now. While the sprint feature remained mostly unchanged, walking, crouching, and strafing are all significantly slower as of Chapter 5 Season 1. The feeling of slowness is exacerbated by the new, more realistic animations, too, so all the build-crazy 14-year-olds hopped up on energy drinks are feeling the nerf. The change has even led to Epic developers getting harassed by players on social media, which is sadly not a first for the online gaming community.

The uproar led to an official response from Epic Games stating that the changes are here to stay and they may take some time to get used to. The developer confirmed that running and sprinting are now slightly slower but stamina recovers more quickly, and sideways and backward movement is actually faster now. On top of that, crouching is slower but stealthier.

According to Epic, the changes were intended to encourage more strategic decision-making in each moment in addition to improving Fortnite’s visual fidelity. The changes to crouching are the best example of this, letting players sneak up on enemies more easily at the cost of slower movement speed. Despite its intentions, Epic reassured players that it is still listening to feedback but hopes that the community will take some time to adjust to the new changes.

If you’re one of the players who’s feeling the harshness of the movement changes, then Epic recommends checking your settings, particularly if you play with a keyboard and mouse. Some of your keybinds and control settings may not match well with the new changes, especially since Fortnite players now have to fight years of muscle memory to try and learn the new movement style.

Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 1 thrusts players into a conflict between the Underground and the Society, with multiple members of the latter roaming the island as boss enemies. In addition to the map changes, Chapter 5 also brings several new collaborations that are bigger than anything the game has ever seen before. There are over 1000 Lego skin variants available in-game now, and you can even get a free Lego skin by linking your Epic and Lego accounts.

Cracked Minecraft servers can be challenging to work with at best and dangerous to the health of your computer at worst, so you’ll need to pick the right one before you even think about delving into the illicit realm of cracked Minecraft. Here is a list of the best cracked Minecraft servers out there.

Best Cracked Minecraft Servers to Play

The world of cracked Minecraft servers is vast and scary, but some reliable servers have emerged. The servers listed below are reputable and well-managed, and many of them host the same addictive game modes featured on popular official Minecraft servers like Hypixel and Fallen Kingdom.

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• Twerion.net
• JartexNetwork
• PikaNetwork
• Immortal Survivor
• Herobrine

Twerion.net

Twerion.net is a German-based cracked server that’s become one of the most popular of its kind. Twerion.net hosts various modes, including Bedwars, Prsion, Skyblock, PVP, and more, alongside your average Minecraft survival and creative mode maps. The server also has a fun superhero theme that will undoubtedly appeal to Marvel, DC, or My Hero Academia fans.

JartexNetwork

A United States-based cracked server, JartexNetwork has everything you could ask for in a Minecraft server, including basic maps and various alternate game modes. The most significant appeal of JartexNetwork is the massive number of players the server can hold and the lengths the server’s administrators go to maintain it. If you want a simple but effective server, JartexNEtwork is one of the best.

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PikaNetwork

Unlike most cracked Minecraft servers, PikaNetwork doesn’t try to fly under the radar and avoid scrutiny from Mojang or Microsoft. PikaNetwork is a massive server that can host thousands of players simultaneously. The server’s Bedwars and Hunger Games have attracted a loyal following who regularly return to partake in multiplayer fun daily.

Immortal Survivor

Immortal Survivor is a cracked Minecraft server that, as its name implies, focuses on the survival aspect of Minecraft. While the game does feature alternate game modes like PVP and SMP, its survival scene is where the action is, and it’s some of the best you’ll find on any server, cracked or otherwise.

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Herobrine

Named after the infamous Internet myth of the same name, Herobrine is a cracked server celebrating Minecraft’s resident ghoul. The main draw of Herobrine is the minigame of the same name, which allows players to amass weapons and supplies before battling the titular demon. One of the oldest servers in the cracked community, Herobrine is a reliable server that celebrates one of Miencraft’s most alluring mysteries.

Leaks for MW3 and Warzone Suggest the Delta and Possible New Ash & Evil Dead Skins

Players have quickly dived into the MW3 and Warzone data and dug up info including images of possible new Evil Dead content and skins in the future. It seems unlikely they’ll appear in Season 1, but the data is there and we can confirm at least a Delta 88 Oldsmobile skin for your sedan, the ‘Ashmobile.’

With Evil Dead 2 images featuring battle pass content, players quickly assumed this meant a new Deadite Ash or Ripped Shirt Ash skin. If any of these variants show up, it’ll likely be in Season 2 or later, but when it does, I’ll be shopping S Mart for my battle pass.

This is all a part of MW3’s stellar efforts to listen to the fans and what they want. While it’s easy to mock the campaign, the multiplayer experience is thriving and an exciting scene.

What Evil Dead Skins Could Come to MW3 & Warzone?

The commonly-believed skins suspected to be coming include Deadite Ash and/or Ripped Shirt Ash. Deadite Ash would be a more interesting choice and would be fun in Zombies. Plus, with the staggering amount of voiceover work Bruce Campbell provided compared to many other skins, it’d be a far superior alternative to the taciturn Zombie Ghost operator.

While it’s hard to deny these possibilities, it might be better for the Army of Darkness fans if they use the ripped shirt look but add the metal gauntlet. As things stand, Ash’s current look is a chainsaw hand away from already being Evil Dead 2 Ash. Or for the connoisseurs who watched Ash vs. Evil Dead, perhaps an aged, power glove-wearing Ash would suffice?

We have confirmed the name of the dungeon and have some exciting leaks that will pique your interest in the upcoming updates. So, keep scrolling and find out all about the most recent leaks and the release date of Warlord’s Ruin.

Destiny 2 Warlord’s Ruin Dungeon Release Date

Warlord’s Ruin, the second dungeon in the year of Lightfall, is set to be unveiled on December 1 at 9 AM PT. To gain access to this dungeon, players need to have either the Lightfall + Annual Pass or the Lightfall Dungeon Key. With numerous updates expected before the year ends, Destiny 2 players will likely be able to use Bungie’s new Fireteam Finder feature to play Warlord’s Ruin.

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Destiny 2 Warlord’s Ruin Dungeon Leaks

Leaks are usually confirmed only when the game is updated, but a lot of intriguing information is appearing online. For instance, Bungie Pressroom has already confirmed that Warlord’s Ruin is the official name of the dungeon, where players will: “Uncover buried histories and lingering grudges within a ruined Dark Age castle.”

Thanks to Destiny Bulletin, we also have an image showing what the Warlord’s Ruin dungeon armors will most likely look like:

These sets were later confirmed thanks to Bungie. Their oversight allowed players to check the new sets in the Appearance Customization screen. Even if they remove it, it’s too late to make the snow themed gear surprise. As for weapons, these might be the models for new Dungeons Weapons, according to BungieLeaks:

We also have a sneak peek of what is possibly the new dungeon thanks to Reddit user mrmmadmaxman. his image was enough to prompt many players to formulate theories involving SIVA.

We know that the codename for the dungeon is Ridgeline and that SIVA was the ruin of the Iron Lords. Many players firmly believe that this new dungeon is SIVA-themed. Unfortunately, there’s not much to confirm these theories for now and they should be taken as nothing but speculation.

Deep Freeze is one of the largest patches ever released for Rainbow Six: Siege. With about 50 GB, Deep Freeze will significantly change systems, add maps, an operator, and much more.

Rainbow Six Siege Y8S4 Deep Freeze Release Date

The update was supposed to come out on December 28, 2023, but it was postponed. According to the Rainbow Six Siege official X account, the decision was made to make sure that the players will get the best experience possible.

The devs are probably doing all they can right now to make sure that the Patch is at a decent state and will improve the player’s experience instead of making the game worse for everybody and that is commendable.

Rainbow Six Siege Y8S4 Deep Freeze Early Patch Notes

Operator Balancing

Several operators have undergone changes in their load outs and abilities. These changes include:

• Mira: The bulletproof glass of Mira’s Black Mirror can now be shattered if a projectile drills into it and explodes from the inside.
• Osa: Smoke Grenades have been replaced with Frag Grenades.
• Capitão: Now has an EMP Impact Grenade as a 3rd option.
• Lion: EMP Impact Grenades have been replaced with Frag Grenades and the Gonne-6 has been removed.
• Grim: Breach Charge has been replaced with EMP Impact Grenades and the Breach Charge has been removed.
• IQ and Sens: Frag Grenades have been added to their loadouts.
• Blackbeard: EMP Impact Grenades have been replaced with Frag Grenades.
• Maestro: Evil Eyes have seen several changes, including an increase in active time and cooldown time, and an increase in the number of Evil Eyes to 3.

Weapon Balancing

• 552 COMMANDO
  • Damage: 43hp (from 47)
  • Stronger vertical and horizontal recoil.

• FRAG GRENADE
  • Removed the ability to cook the grenade.
  • Reduced the initial fuse time to 4 seconds (from 5).
    • Added the “Stun Grenade” cooking system, reducing the fuse time after the first bounce to 2 seconds.

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Tweaks and Improvements

• Main Menu Tweaks
  • Reorganized player information in the top menu.
  • New display of the Squad status.

• Playlist Update: Maps added to Quick Match:
  • Hereford Base
  • Plane
  • Yacht
  • Fortress
  • Emerald Plains
  • Stadium
  • Nighthaven Labs
  • Lair

• Quick Match Maps Pre-Setups:
  • Revisited pre-reinforcements and pre-rotations from the Y8S3 Quick Match 2.0 released maps.

• Standard Map Pool Update: The Standard Map Pool will reflect the same maps as Ranked.
  • Oregon
  • Club House
  • Consulate
  • Bank
  • Kanal
  • Chalet
  • Kafe
  • Border
  • Skyscraper
  • Coastline
  • Themepark
  • Villa
  • Outback
  • Emerald Plains
  • Nighthaven labs
  • Lair

• Ranked Map Pool Update
  • Added: Lair
  • Removed: Stadium

• Permanent Arcade
  • Added Impact Grenades and the Oryx Hatch Climb ability to all operators in the Free For All game mode.

• Free For All
  • Added Lair to the map pool and removed Stadium.

• Deathmatch
  • Added Lair to the map pool and removed Stadium.

• Golden Gun
  • Added Lair to the map pool.

• Weapon Roulette
  • Added Lair to the map pool and removed Stadium.

Unbannable Map

• Lair
  • This map will be an unbannable for the whole season.

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Rainbow Six Siege Y8S4 Deep Freeze New Map, System Updates, and Other Changes

New Operator: Tubarão

The latest season of Rainbow Six Siege introduces Tubarão, a Defender hailing from sunny Portugal. With his Zoto Canister, Tubarão has the ability to disrupt both gadgets and opponents by creating a cold zone, providing him with a unique advantage on the battlefield.

New Map: Lair

The new season brings with it a new map, Lair. This facility, discovered on the coast of Portugal by members of Wolfguard, serves as Deimos’ base of operations. Its restricted access points and versatile layout make it a formidable fortress, reflecting Deimos’ sophisticated and traditional methods.

Reputation Update

The new season also introduces an update to the Reputation System. A new phase, known as the Grace Period, has been introduced, providing players with more detailed information about their standing and the factors affecting it.

Rainbow Six Siege Marketplace Beta

Starting November 12, players can register for a chance to access the new R6S Marketplace, which is set to enter beta in early 2024. The R6S Marketplace will provide a safe and anonymous platform for players to trade eligible items, with transactions being made using R6S credits. There will be a 10% tax on each transaction.

Versus AI Playlist Beta

Developers decided to come up with a stress-free environment for players to practice. The Versus AI will feature beginner and advanced difficulties so players can get a feel of the game before jumping in against human adversaries.

Seasonal Weapon Skin

The seasonal weapon skin for this season, the Sudden Glacier bundle, offers players a chance to brave frigid waters with the Superstorm weapon and attachment skins. The bundle also includes the Jewel of the Abyss charm, adding a touch of style to your arsenal.

Map Training Playlist

Map Training is a new playlist introduced this season that allows players to familiarize themselves with different aspects of the map. It features two game modes: Landmark Drill and Target Drill.

In Landmark Drill, players can learn the locations of important rooms and navigate between them, enhancing their spatial awareness within the game. On the other hand, Target Drill is designed to help players learn regular routes to bomb sites and common opponent positions, improving their strategic planning and anticipation skills.

Operator Price Decrease

This season sees a decrease in the price of several operators. Solis’ price is now set at 20,000 Renown or 480 R6 Credits, Thorn’s price has been reduced to 15,000 Renown or 360 R6 Credits, and Aruni’s price is now 10,000 Renown or 240 R6 Credits.

Feature Update

The new season introduces FidelityFX Super Resolution 2.0, a temporal upscaling algorithm that produces high-resolution frames from lower-resolution inputs, favoring quality over performance.

Download Size

The download size at the season launch will be much larger than usual. The goal is to reduce the size on disk from around 70GB to about 50 GB.

Between new customization options and possible upcoming characters, fans are speculating on what will come next.

Naruto x Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections DLC release date.

The first wave of DLC content is currently just one season pass that can be purchased after the 16th of November. The season pass is $25 and will include 5 individual packs along with a new costume for Naruto Uzumaki that’s based on his appearance during the end of the Great Ninja War.

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The first pass will be released somewhere around December 31st. However, with how fresh and new the game is, this could be a placeholder for a more concrete date, and more information on the beginning of the DLC releases is bound to be on the horizon.

Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections leaked DLC characters.

A recent tweet done by MoeruStorm shows PNG images and links of the 5 possible characters bound to appear as playable fighters in the upcoming season pass. Each character will be released one at a time over several months, similar to how most DLC packs are usually done for fighting games like Super Smash Brothers Ultimate. Leaks suggest that the fighters in the upcoming DLC are the following:

• HAGOROMO
• ISSHIKI
• KURENAI
• KAWAKI (Karma mode)
• BORUTO (Momoshiki mode)

Many of these leaks consist of dynamic images of ultimate jutsu techniques and the characters that are using them along with variations of Kawaki and Boruto. More information is bound to surface in the beginning of December validating these leaks and showing us what new fun characters we’re going to fight as in Naruto X Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections.

Season 1 of Modern Warfare 3 is set to kick off sometime in December (hopefully sooner rather than later), bringing a handful of new 6v6 maps to the game alongside additional Zombies content and Warzone integration. While the latest Call of Duty blog post showcased a new Zombies Wonder Weapon, more information about the new Urzikstan Warzone map, and details about the returning Gunfight mode, the MW3 community immediately focused its attention on Meat.

All MW3 Season 1 6v6 Maps

There are 3 brand new 6v6 Multiplayer maps coming to Modern Warfare 3 in Season 1. The first 2, which thankfully include Meat, will be available on day one. The third, Rio, will launch mid-season.

• Meat
• Greece
• Rio

Greece and Rio are beautiful, but they’re fairly self-explanatory with the former set in a coastal Greek town and the latter taking place in a dense shopping center. Meat is the real curveball of the trio, letting players battle in a cramped slaughterhouse. It’s a small map too, so there’s a chance that this joins the likes of Shipment and Shoothouse as a fan-favorite if it’s well-suited for camo farming.

Of course, MW3 players have unsurprisingly already pointed out that they’re quite excited to grind on Meat. The launch of a new Call of Duty season typically brings new playlists centered around the new content with it as well, so it’s likely that fans will be able to grind on Meat 24/7. Truly exciting times, especially if the Grind game mode makes a return in an upcoming season.

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All jokes aside, new maps will be great for injecting even more life into the stellar Multiplayer package on offer in Modern Warfare 3. The game launched with a roster of remastered MW2 maps without a signal original locale in sight, so these 3 will help spice things up a bit. Sledgehammer has committed to releasing a decent number of 6v6 maps with every new MW3 season too, so Multiplayer fans won’t be left in the dust this year.

All jokes aside, Season 1 of Modern Warfare 3 is shaping up to be solid. Multiplayer fans will be able to enjoy a suite of new maps plus the returning Gunfight and All or Nothing modes. Zombies fans have Aether Rifts and a new Wonder Weapon to look forward to, and of course, Season 1 marks the beginning of MW3’s Warzone integration including the new Urzikstan map.

In the meantime, there’s still plenty to do in Modern Warfare 3’s preseason period. Completing weekly challenges will get you closer to unlocking the awesome Golden River camo, and Zombies is a great way to grind weapon XP to max out both MW3 and MW3 guns.

One of the most interesting and powerful is the use of Haki, the vital force inside each fighter. Despite being a later addition to the series, the concept of Haki has become a staple, with almost every powerful character being able to access it in one way or another.

Still, the introduction of the concept in the anime can be confusing, as many fans find it difficult to pinpoint the moment in which Luffy learned this ability. Below, you can find what episode Luffy learned about Haki in One Piece.

Beware of spoilers below for One Piece.

The Episode When Luffy Learns Haki in One Piece

Luffy is introduced to the concept of Haki during One Piece Episode 516. During this episode, Rayleigh explains to Luffy what Haki is and shows him the three types of Haki that exist. Sadly, we were not able to see the exact moment in which Luffy mastered the ability. His training with Rayleigh has been shown mostly as flashbacks during different arcs.

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Still, this is not the first time that Luffy used this skill in the series. Luffy was first able to access it during episode 389 to stop a raging bull from running over him. At the time, the young pirate was not aware of what this ability was called.

How Does Haki Work?

Haki is an enigmatic ability that allows its user to manipulate their spiritual energy for various purposes. While all humans are capable of accessing this energy, not all are aware of its existence and most never train enough to unlock it. According to Rayleigh, it is common to see Haki users in the New World, but they are extremely rare in other parts of the world.

Related: 10 Best Anime Like ‘One Piece’

Since its introduction, Haki has been utilized in almost all important battles in the series. Luffy makes constant use of this ability, learning more about its applications as he grows. It is likely that we still have much to learn about Haki, as it is still a mystery even for those who know how to use it.

What Types of Haki Exist?

Haki can be divided into three different sub-types, each granting its user unique abilities. The first and most common one is known as Armament Haki. This type covers its users’ bodies in Haki, which acts like a suit of armor.

The second is known as Observation Haki, often referred to as a sixth sense. Those who can access it can perceive things that are invisible to the naked eye and even see into the future.

Related: Is One Piece Sub or Dub Better?

The last type of Haki is known as Conqueror Haki. This is the rarest type of Haki and cannot be unlocked by training. Only one in one million people is born with this ability. Conqueror Haki can be used to either augment the physical capabilities of its users or to intimidate opponents to the point of fainting. Luffy is one of only a few characters who can access all three types of Haki.

Fortnite x Invincible: Skins

Recent leaks by Shiina have unveiled the newest collaboration for the battle royal game, Fortnite. With Invincible Season 2 currently being released chapter by chapter in Amazon Prime, it makes sense that an Invincible collab with Fortnite was coming, more so with the overall boost that Fortnite OG provided. In the case of this package’s skins, we have the three most popular characters in the Invincible TV series, featuring a cartoon-like look that is closer to the actual original 2D animation:

Invincible

A young human-viltrumite hybrid, Invincible, also known as Mark Grayson, is a young superhero that is learning to control its powers after its late activation. He will not only have to learn to fight and deal with earth-threatening menaces but even his own family.

Omni-Man

Nolan Grayson, most commonly known as Omni-Man, is the father of Invincible, and he is one of the many Viltrumites set to explore the universe and conquer it for the Viltrumite Empire. But just like in many stories, things are more complicated than that, and Nolan may be second-guessing his allegiance to the Viltrumites.

Atom Eve

An extremely powerful superhero, Atom Eve, also known as Samantha Eve, is an orphaned child who was modified genetically to have matter-altering powers. She is the ultimate love interest for Mark Greyson aka Invincible, although they do not know it yet in the TV series.

Fortnite x Invincible: Items

• Atom Eve Emblem (Back Bling)
• Atom Eve Emblem Cape (Back Bling)
• Burger Mart Bag (Back Bling)
• Eve’s Cape (Back Bling)
• Fastest Fastball (Emote)
• Guardians of the Island (Loading Screen)
• Omni-Man Emblem Cape (Back Bling)
• Omni-Man’s Cape (Back Bling)
• Reaniman Arm (Pickaxe)
• Subatomic Swords (Pickaxe)
• The Immortal’s Head (Back Bling)
• War Women’s Mace (Pickaxe)

Fortnite x Invincible: Price

We can expect each of the skins to cost a total of 1500 V-Bucks, with the complete package to cost 2,500. Some have theorized that due to the popularity of the show, it can go up to 3,000 V-Bucks. Only time will tell but expect to expend a decent amount of money to be able to play as the popular Invincible characters.

Related: Fortnite Hits Its Highest Recorded Concurrent Player Peak Within One Hour of Fortnite OG’s Launch

Fortnite x Invincible: Release Date

There is no exact release date for the Fortnite x Invincible collaboration. However, many have speculated that the Invincible package could arrive on Forntie as early as November 23, 2023. This makes sense since this will be the day that Fortnite OG will reintroduce the original Season 9, and what better way to do so than with the popular trio of Invincible characters? Don’t expect violence or guts flying over the returning map, though, This is a family game, after all.

We were witnesses to his birth, his megalomanic nature, and his eventual ascension as the Symbol of Evil. We were also given a deeper insight into the origin of Quirks and what happened during the Dawn of Quirks.

Keep reading if you wish to learn more about the release date and time of My Hero Academia Chapter 408 and what happened in the previous chapter.

Beware of spoilers below for My Hero Academia.

My Hero Academia Chapter 408 Release Details

My Hero Academia Chapter 408 is set to be released this coming Monday, December 4, 2023, at around 12:00 AM JST. A few hours after its Japanese release, the chapter will become available for fans to read online at their earliest convenience.

Below, you can find a table containing the times at which the chapter will be released according to the time zone you live in.

Related: My Hero Academia Manga Release Date Schedule 2023: When You Can Expect New Chapters

Where to read My Hero Academia Chapter 408?

Fans who wish to read My Hero Academia Chapter 408 as soon as it launches can do so via Shueisha’s Manga Plus website and app. The chapter will be translated into various languages, so you will not have an issue enjoying it.

Related: Is the My Hero Academia Manga Finished?

You can read the first and last three chapters of the My Hero Academia manga for free in this service. Fans need to remember that Manga Plus is a platform that requires them to pay a small fee before accessing its content. Once you have paid, you will be able to read all previous chapters and spin-offs.

Chapter 407 Recap

Centuries before the beginning of the series, a young and homeless young woman was diagnosed with an incurable disease. This sickness ended up being a Quirk, which manifested as a small spike on her arm. The young woman was pregnant and died moments after giving birth to twins. The young babies were taken from their mother’s corpse by a wave.

As this was the Dawn of Quirks, the majority of the world’s population lived in fear of Quirked individuals. They would hunt and kill them claiming that they were monsters. One of the twins, who is revealed to be a young All for One, is about to be killed by members of the Anti-Meta Army. He swiftly kills them by using his mother’s Quirk.

Related: The Best My Hero Academia Watch Order, Including the Movies

Since a young age, All for One saw himself as the rightful ruler of the world, despite his brother Yoichi trying to lead him down the path of good. He went as far as to kill the glowing baby who was believed to be the first human born with a Quirk, solely because he was more popular. All For One wanted to become a villain who would rule through fear.

His brother continuously tried to make All for One see reason, but he never listened, as he only saw Yoichi as property. Kudo, the second user, tried to rescue Yoichi from his unhinged brother, which caused All for One to lose control and seemingly kill Yoichi.

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During their walk, they discuss the intricacies and questionable actions committed by members of the Royal Family. When the time for the meal arrived, Maomao and the other food testers began eating the dishes prepared for the Emperor and his high concubines. Sadly, one of the dishes was hiding a terrible secret. Keep reading to learn more about the release date and time of The Apothecary Diaries episode 7.

Beware of spoilers below for The Apothecary Diaries.

The Apothecary Diaries Episode 7 Release Details

The Apothecary Diaries Episode 7 is set to be released this coming Saturday, November 18, 2023, at around 1:00 AM JST. A few hours after the episode has been broadcast through Japanese TV networks, it will be released online for fans to stream. Below, you can find a table containing the times at which the episode will become available, according to the time zone that you live in.

The Apothecary Diaries Episode 7 Streaming Details

Fans who wish to enjoy The Apothecary Diaries Episode 7 as soon as it becomes available in their country can do so via Crunchyroll. The episode will be first released in Japanese with English Subtitles with the English Dub version will be released three weeks later.

Related: Is The Apothecary Diaries Manga Finished?

It is important to remind fans that Crunchyroll requires you to pay a small fee before granting you access to its content. Once you have paid, you will be able to stream all episodes of The Apothecary Diaries, as well as many other amazing anime.

Episode 6 Recap

The Palace Party began, with Maomao and her friends shivering from the cold air that blew through the garden. To take their minds off the cold, they took a peel behind the curtain to see the Emperor and his high concubines enjoying the show. One of Maomao friend’s pointed toward the dowager empress, who was holding her granddaughter Lingli.

Maomao noticed how young she looked, despite being the adoptive mother of the current Emperor. Her friend revealed that she was extremely young when the emperor took her as a concubine. While they talked a small verbal fight began between the ladies-in-waiting of the Jade and Crystal Palaces. Thankfully, the confrontation ended when Maomao intimidated their opponents.

Related: Do Maomao and Jinshi End Up Together in The Apothecary Diaries?

Shortly after, another dispute began, this time involving the ladies-in-waiting of the Virtuous (oldest) and Pure (youngest) Concubines. The long history of fighting between the two stemmed from the fact that they used to be daughter-in-law and mother-in-law. While Maomao assumed that the oldest of the two was the mother-in-law, her friends corrected her, telling her that it was the other way around.

Later that day, Maomao began receiving pins from various important members of the Royal Family, although she did not understand what they represented. When the time for the meal arrived, Maomao discovered that the soup was poisoned, alerting everyone. Jishin talked with her about possible culprits, but Maomao ignored him, preferring to talk with the Pure concubine.

Maomao noticed that the young woman was fed a fish that caused her an allergic reaction. She told her food taster to be more careful in the future, as this could have been deadly. Jishin noticed how stern Maomao was with the food tester and deduced that his friend believed the Pure Concubine to be the assassin’s target.

Best Attachments for the SVA 545 in MW3

Players will unlock the class loadout system when they reach level 4 of MW3 multiplayer, immediately unlocking the SVA 545. This gun falls under the Assault Rifle category and is a great early gun that is surprisingly powerful. Adding the right attachments via the Gunsmith menu can make this gun even better. Here is the best loadout for the SVA 545.

• Muzzle: FTAC Castle Comp
• Stock: Mane V6 Stock
• Rear Grip: Demo-X2 Grip
• Barrel: STV Precision Barrel
• Underbarrel: VX Pineapple
• Ammunition: 5.45 High Grain
• Magazine: 45-Round Mag

The SVA 545 features a two-shot burst at first and then enters into an automatic fire rate, making it diverse in the Assault Rifle category. While the recoil is decent on this gun, you will want to focus on reducing it further to ensure you can land shots more consistently.

Adding the Underbarrel, Rear Grip, Stock, and Muzzle mentioned above will help with recoil, improving accuracy tenfold. On top of that, adding the STV Precision Barrel will increase both range and accuracy.

As for the ammunition and magazine, the 5.45 high grain will keep the damage you do from a more extensive range high, while the 45-round mag will allow you to fire off more shots, leading to a higher kill count. I recommend not adding an optic to the SVA 545, considering the sights are already solid on the gun.

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Best SVA 545 Gear and Class Setup in MW3

A loadout is only complete if you have the proper class, including equipment and gear. In case you didn’t know, perks have been replaced with Gear in MW3. We have the best class build for the SVA 545 listed below.

• Vest: Infantry Vest
• Tactical: Stun or Frag Grenade
• Lethal: Breacher Drone
• Field Equipment: Trophy System
• Boots: Stalker Boots
• Gloves: Scavenger
• Gear: EOD Padding

This is the best setup to go along with the SVA 545 for many reasons. First, the Infantry Vest is one of the first vests you’ll unlock while playing Modern Warfare 3, and it has the bonus effect of increasing the duration of Tac Sprint, allowing you to be quicker on the battlefield.

As for equipment, it’s great to go with the three options: Stun or Frag Grenade, Breacher Drone, and Trophy System. The grenade comes down to preference, as you can succeed in choosing either one of them, but the Lethal and Field Equipment should remain.

The Trophy System is a great defensive choice as it will destroy up to three nearby pieces of equipment, helping with survival. And then you can become more deadly by sending off a Breacher Drone, which hunts down and instantly kills a target when making contact. Combining these two can help you with a higher kill-death ratio.

Now, regarding gear, you’ll see the most improvement using the Stalker Boots, Scavenger Gloves, and EOD Padding. The Stalker Boots increases strafe speed and ADS movement speed, making it more challenging for opponents to take you out. On the other hand, Scavenger Gloves makes it so you never run out of ammo, enabling you to pick up additional ammo off dead players. Lastly, EOD Padding will reduce the damage you take from explosives, which is especially helpful against players who like to throw a frag across the map.

Fortunately for the ever-growing number of Jujutsu Kaisen fans, Crunchyroll isn’t the only website where you can watch episodes of the sharpest corner of the Dark Shonen triumvirate. Here are some of the other places where you can watch Jujutsu Kaisen.

Where Else Can You Watch Jujutsu Kaisen in America?

If you’re an American anime fan who’s dead set on not watching Jujutsu Kaisen on Crunchyroll, I regret to inform you that your options are severely limited. Crunchyroll’s unofficial title as the king of anime streaming services is not unearned since it has exclusive streaming rights for several popular anime. Fortunately, Jujutsu Kaisen is not one of them, and there are a few places where you can watch it if Crunchyroll is not your go-to.

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The first Crunchyroll alternative I would recommend using is Funimation. Funimation is one of only a few anime streaming websites whose catalog rivals that of Crunchyroll, and you can watch Jujutsu Kaisen on it. Unfortunately, you’ll have to pay $5.99 or 7.99 monthly to subscribe to Funimation or its premium service. For whatever it’s worth, Funimation’s base subscription fee is less than Crunchyroll Premium’s subscription fee.

Another option for American Jujutsu Kaisen fans is Amazon Prime Video. Both seasons of Jujutsu Kaisen and the prequel series Jujutsu Kaisen 0 are currently available on Amazon to anyone with an Amazon Priem subscription, which costs $14.99 a month. Since an Amazon Prime subscription costs more than double a Crunchyroll Premium and Funimation Premium subscription, I wouldn’t recommend using Amazon to watch Jujutsu Kaisen.

Where Else Can You Watch Jujutsu Kaisen Outside of America?

While Jujutsu Kaisen fans who live in the United States don’t have many streaming websites besides Crunchyroll, those who live in one of the many other countries where the series is available, like the United Kingdom, Canada, the Philipines, and Brazil, have the luxury of being able to pick from a diverse selection.

Crunchyroll’s exclusive streaming rights to Jujutsu Kaisen only apply in the United States, so other streaming websites can host it in other countries. HBO Max and Netflix host Jujutsu Kaisen outside of the United States, and it’s also available on Funimation and Amazon Prime Video in most of these countries.

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While this is undoubtedly an amazing and truly enjoyable anime, there are still many others that One Piece fans should try. Below, we have compiled a list of the best anime like One Piece for fans of Oda’s masterpiece to try.

A List of the Best Anime Like One Piece

These shows were selected due to how similar their premises, characters, or power systems are to the ones found in One Piece. From protagonists that are equally as goofy and kind-hearted as Luffy, to worlds that feel alive and hide tons of surprises, fans of Oda’s story will not want to miss the following anime.

10. Naruto

Years ago, a monster known as the Nine-tailed Fox rampaged through the Hidden Leaf Village. Only the Fourth Hokage, the leader of the village, as well as the most powerful ninja of his time, could stop the creature by sealing it inside the body of a newborn baby. Now a teenager, the boy that was used as a vessel for the Kyuubi, Naruto Uzumaki, is looking to become a ninja.

Related: The 11 Best Naruto Arcs, Ranked

Since he was little, the villagers have treated him like a nuisance. He dreams of becoming the next Hokage to prove to them that he is worthy of being a ninja and a member of his village. Along Naruto, are his team members Sakura and Sasuke, as well as their teacher, the unmotivated Kakashi. Will the rebellious and energetic Uzumaki achieve his goal?

9. My Hero Academia

Izuku Midoriya is one of the few people left in the world without a superpower. These abilities, also known as Quirks, can be something as simple as being able to stretch your fingers to control the forces of nature. As such, those with powerful skills are seen as superior. Since Izuku has no power, he has always been a social reject, bullied relentlessly at school.

Despite how he has been treated, Izuku has never given up on his dream of becoming a Hero. They are the ones who use their powers to keep civilians safe from Villains. One faithful afternoon, after almost finally giving up, Midoriya encounters his idol, the number one Hero All Might. This meeting will forever change Izuku’s life, giving him a chance to achieve a dream that once seemed impossible.

8. Bleach

Ichigo’s life was nothing out of the ordinary, with nothing exciting ever occurring. This all changed the day that Ichigo met Rukia, a Shinigami tasked with defeating an evil spirit attacking Ichigo’s family. During the fight, Rukia gets injured, forcing her to make a deal with Ichigo and grant him her Shinigami powers.

Related: How to Watch Bleach in Order

The young man used these powers to keep his family safe, but when it was time to give the power back to Rukia, he realized that he could not. Trapped as a Shinigami, Ichigo will have to take on Rukia’s responsibilities and hunt down the dark spirits that attack his town.

7. Hunter x Hunter

Gon, like most kids his age, dreams about becoming a famous Hunter. These skillful and strong individuals are the ones who keep humanity safe from the various monsters that inhabit the world. Gon’s father is one of the most prominent Hunters, and he aspires to be like him and go on adventures together.

The time for the Hunter Exams is coming near, and Gon needs to travel to the city to take the exams. Along the way, he will meet new friends who will accompany him on his quest. Woefully, strong opponents will also be hunting down the promising young man.

6. Toriko

The Gourmet Era has commenced, and with it, Gourmet Hunters from all around the world travel the entire world in search of the rarest and most delicious ingredients. In this world, almost anything can be an appetizing meal, from the interiors of volcanos to the most simple plants.

Toriko, a young and prolific Gourmet Hunter who has discovered 2% of all known ingredients, continues his journey to find the perfect ingredients. He dreams of creating a full-course meal like anything the world has ever seen before. Accompanied by his friend, the five-star chef Komatsu, Toriko will venture into the most dangerous places looking for the most coveted meals.

5. Gintama

Out of nowhere, a race of powerful aliens invaded Earth and took control of Japan’s government. After taking over the country, the new overlords banned all swords from being displayed in public. The most affected were the citizens of Edo, a city that various samurai called home. Among these warriors was Gintoki, a man who defied the new law by carrying a wooden sword everywhere he went.

Gin is the founder of Yorozuya, an organization that aids the citizens of Edo with any job. Working with him is a samurai trainee named Shinpachi, a super strong and energetic girl named Kagura, and a massive pet dog named Sadaharu. Together, they do anything that is required of them, from fighting aliens to mundane everyday jobs.

4. Dragon Ball

Aided by her Dragon Radar, the young genius Bulma set out on a quest to find the legendary Dragon Balls. It is said that whoever unites these seven spheres will have any wish they want to be granted. Shortly after the beginning of her journey, Bulma comes across Goku, an innocent and inhumanly strong boy with a monkey’s tail.

Related: All Dragon Ball Z Arcs in Order

Despite their first impression of the other not being the best, Bulma and Goku decide to travel together to gather the Dragon Balls. As the story progresses, they will find many new allies and enemies, like the bandit Yamcha who tries to rob them as soon as they meet. Nonetheless, their fun and lighthearted adventure could suddenly become more dangerous than they could have ever imagined.

3. Fairy Tail

Many prestigious Wizard Guilds exist in the world, but not one is as popular and beloved as the Fairy Tail Guild. This organization is where many of the most powerful wizards in the world have trained since children. Lucy is a big fan of this guild and has dreamed since she was little about becoming a member.

During her trip to the Fairy Tail’s main building, Lucy encounters Natsu, a hot-headed but friendly wizard who just so happens to be a member of this prestigious group. The pink-haired young man, seeing how much potential Lucy has, takes her back to Fairy Tail, where their new life as guild members begins.

2. Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood

Alchemy is the science of transforming, reconstructing, and reshaping matter at will. However, there are certain rules that an alchemist must always follow. The law of equivalent exchange, the most important rule, states all alchemy requires a payment of equal value. The second most important rule warns alchemists from trying to bring people back to life through human transmutation.

After losing his mother to a mysterious illness, Edward and his brother Alphonse disregarded that warning and tried to bring her back. This attempt ended with Edward losing his right leg and arm, and Al losing his entire body. Without anywhere else to go, the boys joined the military, looking for information about the mythical Philosopher’s Stone that could help them regain their bodies.

1. Black Clover

Asta and Yuno are two young warriors who dream about becoming the next Wizard King of the Clover Kingdom. Sadly, while Yuno is a prodigy in the use of magic, Asta has no magical ability whatsoever. Still, he is unwilling to give up and has trained his body since he was a child to make up for his lack of magic.

When the boys turned 15, they were given two Grimoires, powerful books that give their users the ability to cast advanced spells. Yuta’s book gives him control over wind-type spells. Asta on the other hand, receives a black five-leaf clover grimoire with a small demon inside, which gives him the ability to use anti-magic. Armed with this new ability on his side, Aste joins the Black Bull Guild, hoping to learn how to use his powers and become the next Wizard King.

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Near there, Robin and Law were being taught about the origins of the Land of Wano, the mysteries that are hidden underneath, and the true identity of Tenguyama. When everything seemed lost, an old ally managed to stop Greenbull’s rampage from afar, allowing Luffy and his friends to continue the party. Keep reading to learn more about the release date and time of One Piece Episode 1083, as well as what happened in Episode 1082.

Beware of spoilers for One Piece.

One Piece Episode 1083 Release Details

One Piece Episode 1083 is set to be released this coming Sunday, October 12, 2023, at around 9:30 AM JST. A few hours after the episode is broadcast through Japanese TV Networks, it will be released online for international fans to stream. Below, you can find a table containing the times at which the episode will become available according to your time zone.

One Piece Episode 1083 Streaming Details

Fans who wish to enjoy the episode as soon as it comes out will be able to stream it via Crunchyroll. The episode will be released with English subtitles so fans will be able to watch it without inconvenience.

Related: How Many Seasons of One Piece are There? Netflix, Hulu, and Crunchyroll Episodes Explained

You should remember that Crunchyroll requires you to pay a small fee before you can access its content. Once you have paid, you will be able to stream the entirety of Luffy’s adventure whenever you want.

Episode 1082 Recap

Unaware of what was happening outside the Flower Capital, the Straw Hats and his friends continued celebrating the liberation of the Land of Wano. Nearby, Momonosuke, Yamato, and the Scabbards continued their fight against Admiral Greenbull. Despite outnumbering the Marines, Aramaki proved to be stronger, thanks to his powerful Woods-Woods Fruit.

As this battle occurred, Robin and Law were intercepted by Tenguyama, who revealed himself as Oden’s father, Kozuki Sukiyaki. The former shogun told them about the village that was drowned when the rain began to fill the gap between the mountains. By taking a secret passage, he took them to see the remains of this village as well as the Road Poneglyph that these ancient villagers kept hidden.

Back on the surface, Momonosuke and his friends still could not find a way to defeat Aramaki. The Admiral kept mocking them, telling them that they were nothing more than annoyances to him. Shanks, who was using his Observation Haki to see the fight, got fed up with the Admiral. He unleashed his Conqueror’s Haki, forcing Greenbull to retreat, as Luffy and his friends watched from afar.

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However, on their way to Archer’s home, they discovered a small church that was attacked by Goblins. This gravely concerned Lizard Priest, who commented on the strange behavior the little monsters had displayed. Keep reading to learn more about the release date and time of Goblin Slayer English Sub Season 2 Episode 6.

Beware of spoilers for Goblin Slayer.

Goblin Slayer English Sub Season 2 Episode 6 Release Details

Goblin Slayer English Sub Season 2 Episode 6 is expected to be released this coming this upcoming Saturday, November 11, 2023, at around 1:05 AM JST. A few hours after its release in Japan, the episode will become available online for international fans to stream. Below, you can find a table containing the times at which the episode will become available in your time zone.

Goblin Slayer English Sub Season 2 Episode 6 Streaming Details

Once the episode has become available online, fans will be able to stream it via Crunchyroll. The English Dub version of the episode is expected to be released in two weeks, as this version began streaming when episode 3 became available.

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Fans need to remember that Crunchyroll requires them to pay a small fee before granting them access to its catalog. Once you have paid, you will be able to stream all available season 2 episodes, the entirety of season 1, as well as the Goblin Slayer movie.

Episode 5 Recap

On what appeared to be a calm and quiet day, High Elf Archer received a message written on a leaf informing her that it was time to get married. The woman, ecstatic about the news, invited her friends to attend the ceremony. Most of the party assumed that Archer was the bride, but when Goblin Slayer asked, she told them that it was her sister who was getting married.

On their way to Archer’s homeland, they came across a church that was attacked by Goblins. The nuns inside were assaulted and killed, with only a few survivors. Goblin Slayer’s party tried their best to help, but there was little they could do. Shortly after the party found a couple of ancient tablets that were vandalized by Goblins, Lizard Priest made his concerns about the intelligent behaviors of the creatures known.

The next day, our heroes arrived at the land of the Sword Maiden, where Archer met with Guild Girl and Farm Girl. The women of the party went to see the stores, while the men stayed behind to rest. Goblin Slayer went to see the Sword Maiden, as it had been one year since they had seen each other. The next morning, as the party continued their journey, they were attacked by Goblins out of nowhere.

If that doesn’t sound like a steal that’s because dozens of players believe it isn’t for a good reason. Commenters on the Reddit thread discussing the celebration have shown disinterest and criticism of this “overpriced microtransaction” and Niantic’s apparent greed.

Should You Go For This?

The 10M Downloads pack is more or less the same as the Starter Pack but with less value. One less potion which is important in taking hits and recovering in battle. The two carving knives are only useful if you manage to get lucky with a decent role of materials to double the rewards. Finally, the bonus gems are only handy for doubling material rewards and obtaining items like wander drops and paintballs.

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That said these bonuses are few and far between and for $7, you are much better off either sticking with the Starter Pack or not buying any of it at all. Several comments from Reddit already expressed how unnecessary this pack is and that despite the consensus that Monster Hunter Now has “the best gameplay on mobile” It’s apparent that Niantic still misses the mark on other major aspects.

Do these packs matter?

Honestly, there are much worse monetization schemes from more expensive video games. The issue here according to the comments on Reddit is that they “can’t even buy anything really useful with this overpriced pack like in Pokemon Go”.

Monster Hunter Now may have a funny way of rewarding its download count but it’s still a game that can be played without needing any of these packs. Niantic does a good job emulating the Monster Hunter grind of finding monsters, killing monsters, getting their parts, and making weapons/armor out of it in mobile form.

Even the frustrations of wanting a certain material and not getting it during the hunt are the lifeblood of the experience. In short, this celebration was fairly lackluster and fans have a right to slam it.

According to Fortnite.gg’s tracker, 3.3 million players were playing Fortnite OG at the same time in the season’s first hour. That record was broken once again within the next hour, boasting 3,913,817 players all rediscovering the magic of Fortnite’s first chapter simultaneously.

UPDATE: Epic Games has confirmed that November 4 2023 was the “biggest day in Fortnite’s history,” boasting 44.7 million players and 102 million hours played. The game reached an even higher peak with over 5.9 million after this article was originally published.

Related: Every Old Weapon, Item, and Vehicle Returning in Fortnite OG

It’s important to note that player counts have only been trackable through Epic Games’ API since April 2023. Fortnite’s current record for concurrent players isn’t publicly available.

Fortnite OG’s player count and thirty-minute queues show just how much the community cherishes the good ‘ol days of ATKs, shopping carts, rocket launchers, and the beloved SCAR. Many players online are already advocating for Fortnite OG to be implemented as a permanent mode once the season is over, and I’m inclined to agree.

What is Fortnite OG?

Fortnite Chapter 4 Season OG has four major updates planned, each bringing back a different phase of Fortnite’s early history into the game. Each week, old items, weapons, vehicles, locations, and game features return for a blast to the past.

Fortnite OG also features the OG Pass, a Battle Pass filled with over 50 cosmetics inspired by Chapter One. My personal favorite is Lil Split, a mashup of two of Fortnite’s most delicious skins, Peely and Lil Whip.

The Item Shop has also been replaced with the OG Shop, sporting a design similar to the original shop. The OG Shop will feature classic skins, mashups, and a handful of brand-new cosmetics, such as the upcoming Stranger Things collab discovered in the files.

You have one month to check out Fortnite OG before Season 6, the rumored Lego Season, or whatever else Epic Games has up its sleeve once this season ends on December 2, 2023, at 10 pm ET.