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Summary Rei Ayanami clones don’t just exist in theNeon Genesis Evangelionuniverse. Since its release in 1995,Evangelionhas become one of the most influential anime ever, both in Japan and internationally. Therefore, it’s no surprise that one of the series' most popular characters, Rei Ayanami, would inspire a legion of “expies,” i.e. exported characters, to the point it spawned awhole new trope. The expy is not just limited to anime either; plenty of Hollywood movies and video games have their own versions of the Evangelion Unit-00 pilot....

Although it’s not that unusual forDestiny 2to experience some technical difficulties with the launch of a new expansion, theBeyond Lightexpansion seems to be having a few more problems than usual. Its launch this weekbrought downDestiny 2’s servers for a bitand has introduced a number of other issues, and one of these has resulted in Bungie delaying the next Trials of Osiris. The developer took to Twitter to confirm that it’s putting the weekly PvP activity on hold for a few weeks, meaning that the first Trials for the newly-launchedSeason of the Huntwill no longer take place this weekend as originally scheduled....

Destiny 2fans just got one of the biggest development updates in recent memory. Joe Blackburn, Assistant Game Director ofDestiny 2, gave a comprehensive rundown of the studio’s plans for the near future and years ahead. It’s safe to say that almost every update listed is what fans had been eager to see implemented. At the end of the article, Blackburn also gave a teaser image of someThe Witch Queenarmor, which has spawned theories already....

In Shadowkeep,Destiny 2introduced Armor 2.0, which gives players more freedom than ever to build their characters exactly how they want them by selecting the perks they want on their armor viaArmor 2.0mods. There are tons available in the game now, but there has not been a reliable way to know which ones players have and are still missing. But aDestiny 2fan has put together a new section of his site to help players know exactly that....

Summary David Tennant’s return in theDoctor Who60th-anniversary special has led to rumors that one of his most famous adversaries will also appear. Doctor Who has fought many Cybermanand Daleks in his time, but one of the more intriguing foes has been The Master. ADoctor Whohallmark since even before the series was rebooted in 2005, The Master returns time and again to cause chaos, and he could reappear in the upcoming special that will feature the regeneration of the 14th Doctor....

The following contains spoilers for Episode 8 of Edens Zero Season 2, “The Sword of Edens” now streaming onCrunchyroll. The Four Shining Stars are at the core ofEdens Zero’sstoryline, as the battleship’s true capabilities are locked behind these four characters. Since Season 1 of the series primarily revolved around finding all four Shining Stars and getting the crew together, fans were kept in the dark about the actual extent of each android’s power....

Gestures have been around in From Software games since 2009’sDemon Souls. Using a few button presses, players can pick and choose from a variety of emotes that help them describe how they feel while exploring dark, dangerous lands. Gestures have once again returned with the release ofElden Ring, albeit with some slight input complications. To access gestures inElden Ring,players have to first press the menu button. This brings up a drop-down list of their equipment, crafting list, inventory, player stats, messages, and multiplayer options....

Square Enix just wrapped up this year’s Digital Fan Festival forFinal Fantasy 14in which it revealed tons of new content coming to the popular MMORPG, including new areas. Final Fantasy 14: Endwalkerwas revealed a few months ago, but Square Enix has officially revealed some interesting details about the upcoming expansion pack. Joining theEndwalkerexpansion are new areas to explore, a new central HUB city, two new classes, a new raid series, and a new tribe that consists of moon rabbits known as Loporrits....

Summary WithFinal Fantasy 16,Square Enix brought the franchise into new gameplay territory while also firmly keeping to its long history of creating elaborate and stunning worlds, complete with intricate lore and history behind it. Switching to a real-time combat system and focusing largely on a single protagonist, Clive Rosenfield,Final Fantasy 16was truly a modern iteration of the series, and though some fans were off-put by the changes, its tale of political intrigue, ancient civilizations, and personal tragedy was compelling throughout....

GameStop has put increased pressure on its employees to generate as much revenue as possible during customer interactions amid growing concerns of the company’s imminent failure, a new report finds, emphasizing thatnext-gen consoles may be GameStop’s last chanceto stay in business. In a series of interviews with Polygon, employees, including current and former store managers, expressed concerns and frustrations with GameStop and its future. “The company is frantic and distrustful,” one assistant manager said, “The structure is falling apart and they’re scrambling....

Summary Genshin Impactis partnering with Chinese smartphone developer OnePlus to release an exclusive themed phone based on popular five-star character Keqing. The massively popular RPG from HoYoverse has featured a variety of collaborations since it debuted in 2020, with fans getting the opportunity to show their love for the game with plenty of unique merch. The developer has previously partnered with KFC and Pizza Hut in China for promotions featuring the game and evencreated a Ganyu VISA credit cardin partnership with China Merchants Bank....

Quick Links Hades 2is a deep rougelite with many systems and mechanics for players to comprehend and a variety of challenges for them to overcome. While the in-game tutorials will give fans a basic understanding of all the aspects of the game, they may ultimately want to deepen their knowledge of them. This complete guide toHades 2is here to assist with that endeavor, and the following sections cover topics ranging from Boons to Bosses and beyond....

Despite his desire to escape his father’s realm, Prince Zagreus feels a deep connection to several of the characters he encounters throughoutHades.He can become friends with (and even romance) several, through deep conversation and gifts of nectar and ambrosia. To fully connect with the Underworld’s denizens, however, the player must often complete a favor to grow closer to them or win their trust. RELATED:Hades: How To Reunite Achilles & Patroclus Some of these are part of the Fated List of Minor Prophecies, but others are more subtle, such as that for Hypnos....