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Summary In just three days,Monster Hunter Wildshas sold eight million copies, making it the fastest-selling game in Capcom history. To put that figure into perspective,Monster Hunter: World—Capcom’s best-selling game of all-time—sold five million copies in its first three days. If Wilds keeps up momentum, perhaps it will take World’s crown, though it would have to surpass a staggering 25 million units sold. As reported byGematsu, Capcom attributes Wilds' huge success to its broad appeal and huge marketing push, as well as its online beta, which allowed players to try the game firsthand ahead of launch....

Summary A tradition began in 2024 that saw the Super Bowl winners get their own lines of toys. Pre-orders forPhiladelphia Eagles Funko Popswent live shortly after The Big Game came to an end, and now you can pick up some officially licensed Eagles Barbies too, as well asUNO cardsand a Little People Collector Set featuring some of the team’s more notable players. Mattel actually revealed its Super Bowl products before the match had taken place....

Summary Pokemon Daywas a pretty jam-packed one this year,giving us a new game announcement in Pokemon Champions, a bunch of updates on the various live-service games out there, and a proper extended look at Pokemon Legends: Z-A,including the starter Pokemon and the confirmation of the return of Mega Evolutions. In the trailer, we got to see a little more of the battle mechanics too, including how you’ll be able to capture Pokemon this time around....

Summary Pokémon has been around for a number of decades at this point, which means that there have been a bunch of eccentric and beloved characters for fans to latch on to. Looker is just one of them, a member of the International Police for introduced in Pokemon Platinum, but his escapades took him to many more games in the series. Pokemon X & Y is arguably when he’s at his best, as you encounter Looker in the post-game on a mission to find and arrest a criminal called Xerosic....

Summary In a surprising twist, Capcom might not be remakingResident Evil 5next as many fans assumed it would, continuing on from Resident Evil 4 as it did from 3 and 2. That’s according to reputable survival horror leaker Dusk Golem,who claims Resident Evil 0 is up next. My colleague Jade King wrote two years ago about howResident Evil 5 might be too racist for a remake, and that Capcom would need to completely redefine its approach....

Summary By now, it’s no secret thatWarner Bros.electedto patent the Nemesis Systemthat made theMiddle-Earth duologyso beloved. It’s also no secret that,despite the recent closure of Monolith Productions as part of some sweeping changes, thepatent for the Nemesis System has an adjusted expiration of June 15, 2025, meaning it’ll be a long while before anyone else tries to innovate on it. However, what isn’t exactly known is just how the famous gameplay experience came to be....

Summary Unfortunately for Nintendo, theannouncement of the Switch 2was spoiled by a mountain of leaks. We already knew it was going to be announced soon, and we even knew thatit would be fully backwards compatible. Perhaps the only surprise during the reveal was thata new Mario Kart is in the worksand that the Joy-Cons would attach magnetically. We are going to get a more detailed Nintendo Direct for the Switch 2 on June 01, 2025....

There are many elements that can contribute towards making or breaking any combat situation inFreedom Wars Remastered, as the game provides you with plenty of options to plan out your loadout as you tackle its various battles. From making sure that you have the right weapon upgrades to having the best Thorn by your side according to your preferred playstyle, there is no shortage of decisions that you will have to make....

This Bed We Made is a gem among the numerous game releases in the past few years, anoir mysteryset in the 1950s that exceeds expectations and takes you through a new, refreshing experience. Created by indie studio Lowbirth Games, the game puts you in the shoes of Sophie Roy, who worked as a housekeeper for the Clarington Hotel. Her occupation and general nosiness make for an excellent detective, however, as she begins to piece together the lives and dirty secrets of the hotel guests....

One of the central points of interest inMy Hero Academiais the all-powerful, transferrable Quirk, One For All. By the time it was passed on to Midoriya Izuku, the Quirk had gone through eight users in all, growing in strength each time it was transferred. Although its origins were a bit straightforward and somewhat vague in the earlier seasons, One For All is explored more with each season. Not only were the Quirks of the past users revealed, but their identities, backstories, and (mostly) tragic fates as well....

If you grew up during the early 2000s,The Sims 2is likely a source of many fond memories. With the game’s updated rerelease on modern marketplaces, many fans are seeking to relive the nostalgia. Others might not have played the game as a child but are tuning in to see what they missed. Unless you’re the type tospend forever in build mode, you’ll want to create a Sim (or an entire household) before you get started....

The closing credits represent the end point of most games, but they’re the starting point ofMonster Hunter. As any series veteran knows, the real gameplay starts after you’ve beatenthe main story. If you leave the game simply after beating the campaign — which lasts just over a dozen hours — you’ll miss out on most of the game content in Monster Hunter Wilds. So stick around: after you’re done getting Nata home, there’s a lot to do in the world of Monster Hunter Wilds....

Quick Links Despite her obvious name, Invisible Woman is an exceptionally unique and powerful Strategist inMarvel Rivalswho fits well in various team comps and Strategist-focused metas. Her top-tier healing makes her widely accessible, while the rest of her kit offers solid versatility with abilities that focus on disrupting enemy lines. A good Invisible Woman can certainly be a nuisance — not only does she have all the right tools to make rapid retreats, but she canoften hold her own in one-on-one Strategist matchups....