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That mysterious ‘C’ button on theNintendo Switch 2had us theorising for a few months. Was it a cast button? Another capture function? Nope, it’s Microsoft Teams.Nintendo is finally integrating online game chat on its new console- not some standalone app - and it’s doing it in the most Nintendo way possible. Using this function, we’ll be able to join a video chat with other Switch 2 users when playing online, with little Discord-style icons for each person present in the chat....

Summary Nintendo and FromSoftware shocked the collective gaming world by announcingThe Duskbloods, a player-versus-player-versus environment (PvPvE) exclusive for theNintendo Switch 2. The trailer showed off a Bloodborne-esque world, full of Victorian motifs. The game is themed around vampirism, and will feature players competing against each other to claim something called the “First Blood.” Duskbloods is directed by Hidetaka Miyazaki. Frog Fancy One character in the trailer has proven popular for… strange reasons (nice spot,Automaton)....

Back in 2020, Animal Crossing: New Horizons was a beacon of light for many, myself included. A cosy life sim you could pick up every day and use to boost your serotonin by helping adorable villagers build a peaceful home. It offered solace and comfort exactly when the world needed it most. However, before New Horizons, there was MySims, a cosy spin-off which filled that exact same role for me back in 2007 and 2008, a period we simply refer to as the dark times in our house....

Summary APS5update rolled out this week has reintroducedthe classic PlayStation themes that were temporarily available for the platform’s 30th anniversary, once again allowing you to apply a retro makeover to your console’s UI. PlayStationmade the very popular decision to add UI options themed after each of its PS5 home console predecessors as part of its 30th anniversary celebrations in 2024. It then immediately tainted that gift by revealing the themes would only be available for a limited time....

The Resident Evil serieshas always had an interesting relationship with speedrunning. The games give players a letter grade when they finish the story based on how quickly they completed it and how many times they’ve manually saved, which invites them to give the game another shot to see if they can get a higher grade. Normally, I don’t really care about grades in video games. In games like Sonic or Hitman or even most Resident Evil titles, I tend to receive a poor grade, not think much of it, and move on....

Quick Links As is the nature of any Early Access survival game, the most important items of today may prove to be mere stepping stones on the path toward far greater heights in the months and years to come. As of launch, however, Padded Cloth is one ofRunescape: Dragonwilds’key ingredients, needed for the crafting of substantially high-end gear. Naturally, the acquisition of Padded Cloth is suitably challenging. Our guide will talk you through the steps necessary to craft it....

Thepreviously announced Split Fiction movienow has Wicked’s Jon M. Chu attached to direct, Deadpool & Wolverine scribes Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick aboard to write, andSydney Sweeney — one of the biggest stars of the rising generation — signed on as its lead. A lot of video game adaptations have been announced in recent years, but this package getting put together so quickly means that this movie has a much better chance of actually becoming a reality....

Summary EA and Hazelight have revealed more details about what to expect fromSplit Fictionon theNintendo Switch 2. While more of the new details are run-of-the-mill, like when pre-orders will go live and how much the co-op game is going to cost on the Switch 2, a more surprising reveal was that you will be able to play it with someone onan original Switch. A new blog post from EAhas revealed owners of Split Fiction on the Switch 2 will be able to play through the game alongside an OG Switch owner using the new console’s GameShare function....

I’ve never played a game quite like Sunderfolk, but I have played a lot of games that area little bitlike Sunderfolk. The debut game from developer Secret Door (whichmy colleague Eric Switzer also got a chance to check out last year) has elements you’ve definitely seen before. There’s turn-based tactical combat that will be familiar for fans ofBaldur’s Gate 3,XCOM, orFire Emblem. In between quests, you return to your town to stock up on supplies, including meals that allow you to carry passive buffs forward into combat, a laMonster Hunter....

There have been times, throughout the history of the television medium, when fans of science fiction have been left wanting. Eras with little to offer, and even less of considerable substance. The past several years have, thankfully, not been one of those times. The 2020s have, thus far, been a rich tapestry of sci-fi goodness. With so much to watch, which science fiction shows number among the best in modern times?...

Summary Warriors: Abysshas been out for quite a while at this point,and while there are clearly very strong Heroes in the game,it can be a bit unclear what you should build or focus on in other departments, such as Formations. With 30 Formations available via the Hall of Bonded Souls, determining which ones you should focus on acquiring can be a bit overwhelming. While they’re primarily build-specific, some are just exceptionally strong, making them worth focusing on if they pop up in the King’s Cauldron during your run, as they can provide an immense buff to your Hero and Allies, giving you a substantial upper hand as you progress further and further into the pits of hell!...

Summary If you’re an avid TV show watcher, you’ll likely have many shows that are close to your heart. Some may be ongoing shows, and others have already ended. There may even be some shows that you hope to return so you may enjoy them again. However, if a show has ended with a good ending or ended too long ago, then it’s unlikely it will return with a new season....

Quick Links There’s no denying that Viltrumites are some of the strongest and most ruthless beings in theInvincibleuniverse. Their militaristic approach and survival-of-the-fittest ideology puts them at the top of the food chain, and they see things like humans as nothing more than an “inferior” species destined to be conquered. Of course, every race has a leader, and the one in this instance is none other than Thragg, the strongest Viltrumite and Grand Regent of Viltrum....