Stellarisis a galactic sandbox, allowing players to create planet-spanning cities, form covenants with inter-dimensional beings, and turn hostile Empires into loyal Subjects as an imperial Overlord. Running a successful Empire of vassals and protectorates inStellarisisn’t easy however, and players will need to work hard to keep their Subjects from rebelling against their rule. Each Subject gains a special opinion toward their Overlord called Loyalty, which ranges from -100 to 100 and measures their acceptance of their subjugation....

The shonen genre is a very popular one in theanimeworld and is known to include some ofthe best anime shows of all time. Most of the time, the stories are pretty serious and put the characters through a lot of emotional turmoil, but there have been some times where the comedy shines through. This shows a different and usually a more relaxed side to the characters, letting viewers see a different side to them....

Set to arrive in theaters in late 2025, Matt Reeves’The Batman—Part IIis one of the few DC Studios’ projects that survived the recent James Gunn shakeup. While Robert Pattinson is set to don the cape — and Bruce Wayne’s grunge-inspired eyeliner — again, not much else is known about the film’s plot. Given the Penguin spinoff series that’s coming to HBO Max, fans can safely assume Colin Farrell will appear inThe Batman 2alongside Paul Dano’s explosive Riddler, but a third villain is rumored to be joining the cast....

Quick Links Only one of the 12 Power Armor sets inFallout 76is necessary to conquer Appalachia, leading to the question: Which Power Armor is truly the best? InFallout 76, each Power Armor has its own strengths and weaknesses. However, all variants provide increased resistance against Radiation and damage. This universal buff is the primary reason why many players can’t decide which PA to invest in. With most sets being capable of carrying you through end-game content, the decision can be overwhelming....

It’s amazing how the world bends around an interesting story; from the people driving the action, to the victims caught up in it, to the journalists trying to tell it to the masses. The tale of an unhealthy-driven CEO defrauding some of the world’s most powerful people defies genre as it introduces new elements. Episode 7: “Heroes” comes from director Erica Watson, best known for helming a couple of episodes ofSnowpiercer....

Arguably the most popular genre of Japanese pop culture, shounen usually has something in it for everyone. Aside from itssister genre, shoujo, which sets its primary focus on romance and drama, shounen expands its narrative in a coming-of-age story. Usually this entails a hero going on a journey or the underdog wanting to prove to the rest of the world that he’s worth something. Older shounen anime and manga would occasionally throw in a romantic subplot for some variety, while the newer ones have begun to mix up its formula, and adding more drama and romance elements to complete the narrative....

Summary Diablo 4’s available content continues to expand and change throughseasonal updatesand cycling events. Yet, the core campaign isalreadyloaded with atmospheric lands to explore, foes to slay, and goodies to collect throughout Sanctuary. This is apparent through the game’s memorable first act, which itself comprises several hours. Withso much to do in this non-linear dungeon crawler, it can be overwhelming for newcomers, particularly when plotting their next course of action. Act 2 beckons the player to continue exploring beyond the Fractured Peaks fairly early on....

Twitchis a well-known streaming platform and it generates an incredible amount of traffic every single day. Yet there have been issues with the platform and it has been recognized thatTwitch has an abuse problem. In the wake of these issues gaining greater attention, some streamers are taking part in #TWITCHBLACKOUT to make a stance against sexual harassment, racism, and abuse that exists on the platform. There appear to be several different ways that streamers are taking action on these issues withinTwitch....

Like a lot ofmodern video games,WWE 2K22features four difficulty settings by default, allowing players to choose between Easy, Normal, Hard, and Legend options. What a lot of players might not realize though is that it’s possible to fine-tune the game’s difficulty even further in order to find the perfect balance between challenging and fun. Well, either that, or to farm the digital currency that’s needed to unlock new superstars from the store....

Xbox has spent the last several years acquiring new teams to help develop first-party games. Recent leaks have confirmed thatXboxis also expanding its efforts to publish third-party titles, as well. Recent projects like the Wu-Tang action-RPGProject Shaolin, cloud-based MMOPax Dei, a fantasy RPG fromHitmandeveloper IO interactive, and potentially Hideo Kojima’s next game. Add another game to the list, too, as a recent leak has teasedProject Belfry, a Ghibli-styled 2D action-adventure game....

With the spread of theCoronavirusseeing more and more people self-isolating in their homes, it seems now is a better time than ever for players to settle down and get through their backlog. There’s no better way for players to make a dent in their ever-amassing pile of un-played titles than throughXbox Game Pass,with the service’s lineup of the console’s biggest titles for one affordable fixed monthly price. If Xbox owners needed any more encouragement to buy into the service, it seems a spate of new titles is coming to the service soon as well....

Quick Links The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomoffers a ton of new Shrines, called Shrines of Light, for players to track down – 152, to be exact. Althoughevery single Shrine is unique, not all of their puzzles are found on the inside. For most Rauru’s Blessing Shrines, a challenge must be completed outside to gain entry. RELATED:Zelda: TotK - Where to Find Kakariko Village Many of theseTears of the Kingdomchallenges task the player withbringing a green crystal to a specific location, where it will transform into a proper-sized Shrine....

Odd Taxiwas one ofthe best anime from the Spring 2021 seasonand yet was still incredibly underrated when it was originally released. Thankfully, anime fans got the word out about just how fantastic the story and mystery were in the incredible world directed by Baku Kinoshita. Related:Underrated Shows From The Spring 2021 Anime Season, Ranked With a movie now based on the series —Odd Taxi: In the Woods— now adding new parts to the story while giving it a shorter retelling, it’s no surprise that many fans are looking for other anime that reminds them of this anthropomorphic mystery masterpiece....