It looks like Christmas has come early this year for Marvel fans - earlier this week, writer and director James Gunn took to social media and announced that he has finished the first draft of his upcomingGuardians of the Galaxy: Holiday Special. He posted an image of the title page on his account and wrote in the caption: “This is the wrapping. The present is inside.” Gunn mentioned in the comments that he had worked on a rough version years ago, but was only able to put forth a presentable draft now....

Summary In the world ofPokemon, the trainers travel around the world battling one another, catching wildPokemon, and earning gym badges. Pokemon Champions like Ash Ketchum even travel to other regions and continents in search of new Pokemon and new opponents to face. And now, when you are traveling both domestically and abroad, you can look like you are a Pokemon Master, too! Pop culture goods and book store Village Vanguard in Japan has released a new line ofPokemon-themed travel accessories for discerningPokemonfans to check out....

The epic story being told inAmazon’sLord of the Rings:Rings of Powercontinues, with the ongoing saga of several royal families now part of the storyline. Some of these family histories are part of a much longer and more detailed story that Tolkien created about Middle-earth, and the writers ofRings of Powerleft a few interesting references in these last two episodes that only book readers would recognize. RELATED:Lord Of The Rings: Important Characters From The Books Who Weren’t In The Movies...

Summary There is oneMinecraftbiome that could truly spice up world generation, as one player outlined a concept of how roads could pave the way for even better world generation. While Mojang continues to steadily add new content to the game, it has largely been content with the state of villages and outposts. As a result, the simplistic designs of its buildings have often been the subject of revamps, whether through aMinecraftmodor through a Creative Mode rebuild....

Marvel Studios’Thor: Love and Thunderteaser trailer was finally released along with an epic poster featuring Chris Hemsworth’s God of Thunder. But according to Natalie Portman’s social media, Hemsworth is not the only Thor to exist, as the actress has revealed a brand-new poster that puts the spotlight on her character Jane Foster/Mighty Thor. Making her MCU debut in 2011’sThorand last seen in 2013’sThor: The Dark World,Love and Thunderwill showcase the astrophysicist andex-lover of Thortaking up the mantle of the God of Thunder, a storyline which is loosely inspired by Jason Aaron and Russell Dauterman’sThorcomics....

Gamers who just can’t seem to get enough of their favorite pastime can now take solace in knowing that they’re in good company globally, as a new report reveals that nearly half of the people on the planet play video games in one form or another. While some previous studies have sought to determinethe most popular video game franchisesor platforms, this study examined the total number of people who make up the global consumer gaming market....

Beyond the Mountainshas surfaced on Steam, and it has a striking resemblance toThe Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening. Many developers take inspiration from their favorite games, and over the years, many gamers can see the influence franchises likeCastlevania,Metal Gear Solid, andDOOMhave had on recent times. InBeyond the Mountains, the inspiration is obvious, so much so that most old-school Nintendo fans will notice it at first glance. Beyond the Mountainsis an action RPG game developed by Eric, a programmer with over 14 years of experience and several small games under his belt....

WhileNo Man’s Sky’s latest major update had caused a long list of problems for players on all platforms, many of these issues have fortunately been fixed in the game’s latest 4.12 update, with the patch notes sporting yet another long list of bug fixes delivered by Hello Games.No Man’s Sky’s Fractal update introduced a wealth of new features for the game, which focused heavily on improving the experience for players on PS VR2 and Switch, while also expanding on some of the game’s existing features....

Capcom’s latest iteration of the genre-definingResident Evilseries,Resident Evil Village, is considered by many fans to be one of the best in the series. Coupling that with great critical and commercial reception,Resident Evil Villageis shaping up to be a strong contender for one of this year’s best games. The developers recently confirmed thatResident Evil Villagewould be receiving post-launch DLCduring Capcom’s E3 2021 presentation, which has fans excited for what’s to come. While it could definitely turn out otherwise, there’s a great chance that fans might just be getting more of Lady Dimitrescu with the game....

Summary Overwatch 2is no stranger to referencing other forms of media. VariousOverwatch 2sprays reference major moments in pop culture, while heroes offer unofficial nods to other forms of media within their various skin lineups, like Moira having David Bowie-inspired outfits. Maps feature Easter eggs, too, like Eichenwalde’sDark SoulsBonfire and the entirety of Blizzard World, while voice lines for the heroes reference everything fromGame of Thronesto Star Wars. With official collaborations likeOne Punch Manjoining the list, it would not be surprising if Blizzard included a few tributes toDeep Rock Galacticin its hero shooter....

Although 2021 officially marked the 25th anniversary of Japanese role-playing game seriesPersona,developer Atlus has instead been celebrating in 2022. The delay is thought to be possibly related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Throughout the year, Atlus has promised announcements including merchandise, events, collaboration, and potentially new reveals regarding the future of thePersonaseries. Fans have hoped that one of the announcements coming in 2022 could be the long-awaitedPersona 6.It has been over five years since the release of the most recent main series title,Persona 5....

A brand-new trailer forPikmin 4has arrived, detailing some major changes coming to the highly-anticipated sequel. Prior footage gave fans quick glances at the game’s overall aesthetic, as well as some returning gameplay mechanics. This new trailer, revealed at theFebruary Nintendo Directhowever, introduced additions toPikmin 4’s core gameplay loop, including combat, Pikmin types, an animal companion, and the ability to traverse both land and sea in various ways. The game’s new climbing mechanic has the potential to provide the biggest impact on its gameplay, as the player’s ability to navigate up walls should add a lot more verticality to the title’s level layouts....

ThePokemonfranchise is full of memorable characters. Many fans become attached to their favorite monsters, sometimes building entire teams around them, but every generation also comes with a host of NPCs in significant roles: Rivals, Gym Leaders, Elite Four members, villainous team leaders, and so on. WhereasNiantic’s mobile gamePokemon GOis a sort of celebration for the creatures brought to life, DeNA’s mobile gamePokemon Masters EXgives the people of the Pokemon world their chance to shine....