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Out of all the streaming services to choose from, Hulu has steadily been rising to rival that of Netflix, HBO Max, and Apple TV+ in terms of its original content. With the combined powers of FX and Disney, Hulu offers a variety of original programming from dystopian sci-fi to murder mysteries, dramas, comedies,horrors, and historical shows. Hulu has a lot of Emmy-winning series already, and there are some notable directors and producers behind them, including the likes of J....

Summary Despite allthe perceived controversy and faux outragein theleadup to its release, few games have hadas impactful of a launchasAssassin’s Creed Shadows. Within days of its release,the game had crossed over 2,000,000 players, becomingUbisoft’s second-biggest launch of all-time and on pace to hit 6,000,000 players in a month. But if you ask legendary Japanese developer Hideki Kamiya why that may be, it’s because most people aren’t enraged with the game. Most “normal” people, that is....

Summary Before its release,Assassin’s Creed Shadowsfaced several controversies over its perception in Japan. Shrine officialsdecried the gamebecause players could destroy shrine furniture (which has since been patched). Game director Jonathan Dumont said at a preview event that he wouldlisten to all warranted criticismfrom Japanese fans. Finally, legendary Japanese developer Hideki Kamiyaexpressed support for Ubisoft, saying the majority of “normal people” don’t participate in faux outrage. There is still a perception among fans that Japanese people disapprove of Assassin’s Creed Shadows, prompting Kazuma Hashimoto over atPolygonto translate some Japanese-language reviews from major domestic outlets....

Summary Assassin’s Creed Shadowsreviews are in, and they are mostly positive across the board. While we’re seeing few perfect scores, most reviewers have enjoyed their time with the latestAssassin’s Creed, and it’s performing much better thanAssassin’s Creed Miragebefore it. At the time of writing, Assassin’s Creed Shadows is sitting at an average critic score of 81 on Open Critic, and 82 on Metacritic. If it stays this way, that wedges it between the first Assassin’s Creed game andValhalla....

Quick Links 33 Immortalsis a co-op roguelite that takes inspiration from games like Hades and MMO raids. You must work together with 33 players to clear the levels, mini-dungeons, and ultimately a boss fight. There are four weapons in total: the Daggers, the Sword, the Bow, and the Staff. Each has its unique playstyle and pros and cons. This beginner’s guide covers which weapon you should choose, how to play through an entire level of theInferno33 player mode, and some fundamentals of boss fighting and co-op play....

Naughty Doghas an amazing catalog of games spanning multiple franchises. A few characters from these games are among the most memorable and iconic in modern gaming. The studio’s shift to cinematic, narrative-driven games, starting with Uncharted and continuing with The Last of Us, has created some very compelling characters that feel real. Backed by talented voice actors and emotional storytelling, these characters usually stand out due to their narrative journeys and character development, and have earned a place in gaming history....

The endless sandbox gameplay ofMinecraftcan sometimes get a bit overwhelming. If that has happened to you, don’t worry, as thanks to many player-made servers, there are thousands of different ways to enjoy the game. From co-operative modes to battle royales, there are countless different kinds of game modes available on servers. For those who are seeking a challenge, why not try parkour-based games? For some, nothing beats running through an obstacle course to see who can beat the tricky jumps first....

Black Mirror is a treat of a sci-fi experience onNetflix. Each episode comes with a wildly imaginative dark storyline tied to AI and technological advancements that also generates effective social commentary while raising deeper questions. You can’t say there are any truly ‘bad’ episodes, as they’re all well-written and continue to have some incredible ideas. However, there are always those episodes that are just so popular and universally well-liked that result in others sadly getting cast aside despite having the same level of creativity and innovative storytelling....

Summary The First Beserker: Khazanis full of powerful bosses to fight, and TheGamer is here to showcase the Blade Phantom as the first reveal of our exclusive Boss Week. One of the core staples of the Soulslike genre and a big part of why it became so popular is itschallenging skill-check boss battles. FromDark Souls' Asylum Seeker toSekiro’s Isshin the Sword Saint, Soulslikes have made a name for themselves thanks to these Fatal Encounters....

Summary A good weapon in avideo gameis almost as essential as a good story. After all, gameplay is a major part of the entire experience. That said, while there are hundreds of thousands of video game weapons,only so many have risen to the top as icons of the genre. For every Buster Swordthere is a nonamed gun in a randomCall of Duty. Taking to Reddit,video games near and far discussed their favorite weapons of all-time, the kinds they wish were in every video game....

10 Chambers is a studio with serious pedigree. Founded by Ulf Andersson and nine other industry veterans, most of whom had worked on cooperative shooters likePayday 2and Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter, the developer set out to make exciting games free of corporate oversight. Following the brutally hardGTFO, 10 Chambers revealedDen of Wolves’gameplay at The Game Awards late last year, a heist game that takes the best parts of Payday and the difficulty of GTFO to thrust players into alawless cyberpunk world....

Summary TheDragon Ball Supermanga has been in hiatus since the unfortunate passing of the series' original author, Akira Toriyama. While the future of the manga isn’t clear, it just made a small return in the form of a one-shot, although it works as a prequel. This story tells the origin of the Saiyamans X-1 and X-1, the superhero alter-egos of Goten and Trunks. At one point in the story, Trunks goes to a museum filled with statues of Earth’s greatest heroes, some of whom fans of the series can recognize....

Secret Rares are an absolute delight to uncover in thePokemon Trading Card Game, and with the Journey Together expansion, the Secret Rares are better than ever. Much of the appeal comes from the reintroduction of Trainer’s Cards, special cards related to some of the most beloved characters in the Pokemon universe. Secret Rares aren’t the easiest to come by, with the rarest of them only found once in every 52 or more packs, and even then, you’re not guaranteed to get the one you want....