The season 2 premiere of Disney Plus’The Mandalorianfeatured a climactic confrontation with a giant beast that united the titular bounty hunter and the Tusken Raiders. Now, theStar Warsseries’creator, Jon Favreau, has discussed the making of the pivotal scene. The season two premiere, titled “Chapter 9: The Marshal”,follows Mandalorian Din Djarin as he attempts to settle a dispute between a small town on the planet Tatooine and a tribe of Tusken Raiders, a....

From the moment the first Xbox was unveiled to the world,Halohas stood right alongside it. Originally conceived as an Apple Mac exclusive before Microsoft bought it,Halo: Combat Evolvedwas the original Xbox’s killer app, possibly more so than any other launch game in existence.Halomade peoplebuy an Xbox over a PlayStation 2 or GameCube, and that’s remained largely the same for the last few decades. ThoughHaloisn’t the only reason people bought an Xbox 360, Xbox One, or Xbox Series X, it’s a big factor, but unfortunately that’s starting to change....

Summary My Hero Academiais known for its amazing female cast, filled with women and girls who can get things done. Although Tsuyu Asui, otherwise known as Froppy, is not a powerhouse like Mirko or therecently introduced Star and Stripe, she has become a fan favorite among all the others. With her frog-inspired abilities, unyielding spirit, and comic relief she brings from time to time, some fans say she might be the most beloved of all the female characters in the series....

Though the announcement of upcoming DLC forMario Kart 8: Deluxehas squashed the possibility of a successor in the near future, there is little doubt thatthe ninth entry to theMario Kartseriesis on the horizon. The much-loved racing series is constantly setting the bar for other games in the genre to attempt to hurdle, With every new iteration, be it on a home console or a portable handheld,Mario Karthas always been the gold standard, as all others seem to fall by the wayside....

There are multiple different ways to playElden Ring, from pursuing a strength-centric build to using magic exclusively. For those who are drawn to the latter, there some weapons hidden within the Lands Between that allow players to harness immense magical power. One such weapon, buried in the northeastern portion ofElden Ring’s map, is theSword of Night and Flame. The Sword of Night and Flame is a huge sword that, as the name suggests, takes advantage of flaming attacks....

Fallout 76’s Wastelanders update went live earlier this week, and it has brought an influx of players to Bethesda’s multiplayer RPG. As these fans explore Appalachia they may notice that player vending is currently disabled inFallout 76, and indeed they may wonder why that is the case. Fortunately for these players, Bethesda has provided details on the situation as well as information on when player vending should be restored inFO76....

Quick Links One thing that is important to many players is the ability to express themselves. Given the opportunity, players have consistently shown how creative they can be when given the opportunity to customize their character or equipment in games. With all thecustomization options for controllersit is no surprise that consoles like theXbox Series X/Sgives players the ability to customize the dashboard. While there are some limitations to this feature on both theXbox Series Xand Xbox Series S, there are plenty of ways that players can customize and tweak the User Interface for their console to make it their own....

After years of anticipation,The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomis right around the corner. The follow-up to the massively popularBreath of the Wildhas become one of Nintendo’s most anticipated sequels in its history, and fans were recently treated to a gameplay showcase that featuredThe Legend of Zelda:Tears of the Kingdom’s newest mechanics. Some of the new movement mechanics shown in previous trailers were presented, but one of the standout features introduced in the new showcase is the fuse ability....

InAssassin’s Creed Valhalla, the protagonist Eivor and their adopted sibling Sigurd demonstrate the two sides of character motivation: intrinsic and extrinsic. The two leaders of the Raven Clan inAssassin’s Creed Valhallawork to increase the influence and prosperity of the clan as they travel around England gaining new alliances and territories. However, as the game progresses, players are made aware that, though Eivor and Sigurd have a common goal, their motivations are quite different....

Players ofDivinity: Original Sin 2will admire the title for its immersive narrative and creative combat. Additionally, some TTRPG fans might sayLarian Studios’Original Sinseries serves as the devs' unique take on a modernDungeons & DragonsCRPG. Moreover, some fans see this comparison in play thanks toBaldur’s Gate 3, the recent release from Larian Studios. However, unlikeOriginal Sin,BG3now actively usesD&D’s D20 system given its place in the hitBaldur’s Gateseries. RELATED:10 D&D Adventures To Play If You Loved Divinity: Original Sin 2...

Summary Dungeons & Dragons' The Book of Many Things introduces The Deck of Many Things, a legendary deck of cards that features up to twenty-two possible effects that players can receive when drawing from the deck. While there’s some level of risk when drawing from the deck, there are also a great many benefits to be gained. It’s a bit of a gamble, but there are some upsides to running the risk, with some cards granting extremely unique and powerful effects....

Summary The issue with first-person shooters is that players can’t see all that juicy action with a limited field of view. That’s a shortcoming thattop-down shootersdon’t have. For some players, the latter might offer a more preferable display of all the flashy violence. A quick glance at games likeEnter the Gungeon,The Ascent,orHotline Miamiproves this point well enough. But as popular as those titles are, sometop-down shootersdon’t exactly get the recognition that they deserve....

Summary Video games are one of the most popular forms of entertainment, and the hobby is bigger now than it has ever been. Home consoles are now the norm in most households, and competitive online gaming is enticing more new players as time goes on. Almost everyone remembers the first video game they ever played, but there are still some people out there who have yet to try one for themselves....