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Conquest is one of the most powerful Viltrumites inInvincible. With incredible brute strength that eclipses Omni-Man’s own power and a durability like no other, few can survive his silent wrath. Of course, while Mark only manages to defeat his foe with the help of others, it brings Conquest’s power into question. How tough is Conquest? Compared to the rest of the fictional universe, are there other animated characters that can take him in a fight?...

You probably can’t think of a more dedicated cinephile writer-director working in film than Edgar Wright, who gives Hideo Kojima a run for his money as to how many films he’s viewed in a single year, and maybe for that reason, hewas summoned by Kojima for a cameo in Death Stranding. Hailing from the UK, Wright’s movies have reached international audiences with cult status and wide acclaim. With his take onStephen King’s dystopian thriller The Running Manstarring Glen Powell set as his 2025 project, it’s time to look back on all the classics Wright has made....

It’s a difficult truth to refute. TheMario Partygames have an eye-bleedingly colorful vice grip on the party game genre. It’s right there in the title, and if the Nintendo DS dictionary tool Touch Dic taught us anything, it’s that titles matter. But what if you still want to get your party on without Mario’s involvement? What if you don’t have a Nintendo system? What if you just can’t stand that plumber’s smug face as he steals yet another star and strains yet another family relationship?...

Quick Links What makes Lune an interesting party member inClair Obscur: Expedition 33is that she doesn’t have one playstyle. She can help with the damage from her various powerful attack-based skills. If that’s not your flavor, Lune can be an asset to keeping your team alive longer with her utility-based skills. Plus, she has Stains, which amplify her entire kit. All these things, when combined, make Lune not just an important character but an asset to your party....

Summary The announcement ofThe Duskbloods, a player-versus-player-versus-environment (PvPvE) game byFromSoftware, was one of the highlights of Nintendo’s recent Switch 2 direct. The existence of a Switch 2-exclusive FromSoftware game was wholly unexpected, especially one under the directorship of Hidetaka Miyazaki, acclaimed director of the Dark Souls trilogy, Elden Ring and Bloodborne. Nintendorecently released an interview with Miyazaki, where he spoke about the creation of The Duskbloods, some basic information about the game’s premise and FromSoftware’s relationship with Nintendo....

I was impressed by how honestNexon Gameswas aboutThe First Descendant’s path after launch at theGame Developers Conferencethis year. Producer Beom-jun Lee’s public talk was titled ‘The First Descendant: Persevering Through a 57 Metacritic as a Live Service Game’, and when I sat down with Lee on the last day of the conference, he was similarly open, admitting that though on an upward trajectory, the game is still “struggling.” “I think we’re in progress, going toward having a strong narrative and [working] to satisfy users....

The Last of Us Part 2is a very queer game. The main protagonist is a lesbian who spends most of the game protecting her pregnant bisexual girlfriend from danger, while the second protagonist ends up asthe found family of a trans boy cast out by his religious society. The show is keeping this energy thus far. Ellie and Dina are still canonically and explicitly in a relationship, shown kissing in the recent premiere....

Summary TheNintendo Switch 2Editions ofThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the WildandTears of the Kingdomseemingly offer a new weapon durability fix, as the new Zelda Notes app has a daily bonus for repairing equipment. As you’d expect from one of the most influential and popular video games of all time,Breath of the Wild’s unique approach to player expression and freedom has generated its fair share of discourse and discussion. Undoubtedly the biggest source of this is to do with aphrase that’ll send shivers down any Zelda fans' spines - weapon durability....

Summary According to aNintendospokesperson at the recentSwitch 2preview event, The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker HD still has a chance of being ported to the Switch 2 despite the original release’s inclusion on NSO. Last week, Nintendo finally stopped being so coy andfully revealed the long-awaited successor to the original Switch - the Nintendo Switch 2. The massive Direct showcasing the Switch 2 and its features and library was full of surprises, but one of thestrangest moments came when GameCube games were confirmed to be coming to Nintendo Switch Online....

Studio Ghibli’s visual identity is iconic. Ever since the release of Hayao Miyazaki’s Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind in 1984, the animation house has produced countless classics that have settled comfortably into global popular culture. I grew up with My Neighbour Totoro and Spirited Away, while Kiki’s Delivery Service and Princess Mononoke are some of animation’s greatest achievements. Few studios in the world have created this many beloved films, each one worthy of its place in a pantheon of titans....

Summary Surviving in the wild doesn’t exactly sound like fun, but video games managed to turn it into a thriving genre with countless must-play titles. Survival games are known for their captivating sandbox worlds, engaging crafting mechanics, and strategic gameplay about keeping your character alive for as long as possible. It’s a versatile genre capable of producing both cozy and blood-curdling experiences. Much like anything else, survival games are best enjoyed with friends....

Death in video games is often temporary — a setback at worst, a minor inconvenience at best. But some games explore something far more harrowing: fates that make death seem like mercy. Whether through psychological torment, eternal suffering, or irreversible transformation, these stories push their protagonists — and players — into realms ofexistential horror. These aren’t just bad endings or tragic twists; they’re inescapable nightmares that linger long after the game ends....

Summary Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3 + 4’s reveal earlier this yearwas a big surprise to many, and there was a lot of excitement over potentially revisiting some of those classic Tony Hawk games we all grew up with. Unfortunately, a lot of the excitement was then ruined by the reveal thatthe game wouldn’t include Pro Skater 4’s free roam career mode. Instead, the game will include a “streamlined” career mode, in which players have two minutes to complete challenges....