Summary This year’s GLAAD nominations have been announced which means we now know which games from the past 12 months will be celebrated by the awards for their LGBT+ inclusivity.Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Dooris one of those games, the remake nominated by GLAADfor reinstating a character’s trans identityafter it was omitted from the original version’s English translation. The annual GLAAD Media Awards were created to celebrate LGBT+ representation across all forms of media in 1990....

Summary It might be hard to believe, but there was once a time whenPlayStationTrophies weren’t a thing. It wasn’t until 2008 that PlayStation Trophies were added to thePS3, andUncharted: Drake’s Fortunewasthe very first Platinum gamers could chase. In the time since, Trophies have become a staple,with some harder to achieve than others. Of course, not every game has a complicated list of Trophies (cough, Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered), withsome being super easy to obtain....

Summary Besides the World Championship, an international championship is the highest tier of tournament on thePokémonVideo Game Championship (VGC) circuit. There are no residency restrictions on players for international tournaments, meaning hundreds of talented players travel from across the world to seek glory at these events. This past weekend’s European International Championships (EUIC) saw 1,257 competitors (the biggest VGC tournament ever) vie for the title, with the ultimate winner being Wolfe Glick, easily the most recognisable name in the esport, and arguably its greatest ever....

Summary If you’ve been on the Internet at any point over the last week,there’s a good chance you’ve seen what are purportedly leaks of the Switch 2—the planned successor to Nintendo’s hybrid console. Over the last week or so, alone,there have been leaks revolving around how the Joy-Cons might work,several third-party accessoriesandeven a mock-up of a potential Switch 2 logo. For its part,Nintendohas stepped out of the shadows to dispel the rumors....

Summary Cycling is a very old mechanic inMagic: The Gathering, first introduced all the way back in 1998’s Urza’s Saga set. With how old the mechanic is, there have been a ton of cards released with the ability. The prevalence extends to Commander, with a ton of cards released that help bolster up the archetype in that format. There are a lot of cards that make for fantastic cycling commanders if you want to build a deck built around the mechanic, whether they call out cycling by name or just pair well with the mechanic....

The Fantasy FC is a new event inEA Sports FC 25Ultimate Team which features current players, icons, and heroes, and they all receive massive boosts as well as two deadly playstyles. These players' new ratings can rival Team Of The Year players and imagine how dominant you’ll be when facing tough opponents. This event features some of your favorite players, and in future events, you can evolve their cards, so they can dominate their different positions....

Summary Helmets are among the boldest choices you can make inAtlyssfor differentiating your unique character from the rest. Equal to their visual variety is the amount of different stats each piece of headgear has, from increasing your defense to increasing your attack power. These are part of building any type of character in Atlyss, fromspell-slinging mages to armored warriors. Helms can be looted from the many dungeons and zones that make up the world of Atlyss, and each will fit a different kind of character....

Thehorror gamesof 1995 were quite different from horror games in 1996 and beyond, as Resident Evil and then Silent Hill came to define the survival horror genre that would continue to be iterated on. 1995 was like the pre-transition period of horror gaming. You still had a lot of point-and-click puzzle adventures and interactive FMV games, though with very original and quality storytelling. While it might seem that horror games with the poorer graphics and acting present in the ’90s might not be as scary as the ones launching today, you’d be surprisedat how much atmosphereand genuine scares they can generate....

TheAssassin’s Creedseries is more about murder than romance. After all, thegames revolve around deadly Assassins. Yet, these killers have personal lives, too. So, some of them enter into romantic relationships during the games. They don’t always get the happy ever after they perhaps desire, but some of the romances still end up being compelling and very entertaining. They may even play a significant part in the overall narrative. Since the series contains a lot of different characters, there have been a lot of different romances....

Summary The Team Of The Year Blueprint Evolutions offer a range of skills and abilities which allow them to lead you to victory inEA Sports FC 25Ultimate Team. The TOTY event upgrades to certain attributes like pace, shooting, passing, dribbling, and also adds the striker position to their card. To get your hands on this evolution, you’ll have to spend 500k coins, or 1k FC points, to unlock. After unlocking, you can select the players that you want to evolve, but verify they meet the requirements....

Boxinganimeoffers a unique blend of intense physical combat, emotional drama, and character-driven stories. From tales of underdog fighters rising to greatness to futuristic takes on the sport, these series captivate viewers with their action-packed sequences and compelling narratives. Each anime brings a fresh perspective to the ring, highlighting not only the physical demands of boxing but also the mental and emotional challenges faced by its characters. Whether you’re drawn to realistic portrayals of the sport or imaginative interpretations, these few boxing anime showcase the best of what the genre has to offer....

Summary Baldur’s Villageis out today, bringingBaldur’s Gate 3characters toStardew Valley. This mod is the work of a small team of fans, who havecreated custom portraits, dialogue, and scenarios for the Baldur’s Gate characters. The mod adds more than twenty characters and six locations. It even adds a romance withAstarion, with other companions getting romances added on in the future. Still, while you wait for more marriage options, you may interact with the rest of the gang, includingWyll,Karlach,Shadowheart, and more....

Everything your sim does inThe Sims 2will contribute to their well-being and growth. The biggest part of a sim’s development comes when they improve different skills. Every skill will contribute to how well sims perform different tasks, and mastery of a particular skill will ensure success in these activities. When it comes to picking a skill to invest time in, the ones to prioritize would be the skills that can contribute to a sim’s growth in their career, studies, and aspirations....