From the trailers released so far, it seems as thoughMortal Kombat 1is both simultaneously taking the franchise back to its roots while also bringing it further into the modern day with some new mechanics. WhileMortal Kombat 1’s rebooted settingwill be a rewarding throwback for long-time fans of the series, features like the Kameo Fighter system, airborne combos, and fresh movesets are sure to keep players of all kinds of their toes, and that seems to be just scratching the surface of whatMortal Kombat 1has to offer....

Summary TheNarutouniverse is laden with bizarre techniques that push the boundaries of mortal limitations, yet only a few are as powerful as the Earth Grudge Fear Technique. Originating from the treasure troves of the Village Hidden in the Waterfalls, the Earth Grudge Fear Technique is aforbidden jutsu capable of transformingthe wielder into an otherworldly being, akin to an immortal. Since the Earth Grudge Fear only has one user in the entirety ofNaruto, details on this jutsu are rather limited compared to other techniques....

Composed of al five basic chakra natures, Truth-Seeking Balls are regarded as the pinnacle of ninjutsu, able to nullify any Nature Releasewhen infused with with Yin-Yang Release. Of those able to use them inNaruto, all have access to power on a level that is near divine. Appearing as simple black orbs that turn virtually anything they come into contact with into dust, they can be molded to any shape or size depending on a user’s desire, functioning as weapons, defensive barriers, or even as black receivers that can be used to transmit chakra signals....

Amazon is putting all its chips on Croft as a newTomb Raidermovie is currently planned for the streaming service. Not only that, but the company has also struck a massive deal to create an interconnected franchise of projects under theTomb Raiderbanner not unlike the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The recently-announcedTomb Raidershow from Phoebe Waller-Bridgewas apparently just the beginning, as Amazon now plans to add a full movie to the mix. The long-running video game series has seen its fair share of sequels and re-imaginings over the years, so this isn’t a particularly novel concept for those familiar with its history....

Over the past few months,PS Plushas added a handful of games from now-Microsoft-owned studios. WhileDeathloop’s pre-acquisition exclusivity agreement certainly opened the door for its PS Plus Extra addition, there is no ambiguity regarding its recent additions ofPillars of Eternity 2: Deadfire(Obsidian Entertainment) andSkyrim(Bethesda) and its newest addition ofFallout 76. ThePS Plus free games for January 2023includeFallout 76, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, andAxiom Verge 2. It’s no doubt a good start to the year, with each title being a solid game in its own right....

One of the most significant new additions to the national Pokedex inPokemon Sword & Shieldwas the Rolycoly evolution line. The fire-rock evolutionary line returns inPokemon Scarlet & Violet, adding an interesting mix of offensive and defensive potential. While Garganacl has been one of the standoutnew Pokemon of gen nine,it’s not the only three-stage rock Pokemon inPokemon Scarlet & Violet. Coalossal returns from the Galar region and can batter opponents that aren’t prepared for it....

Summary Pokemon Scarlet and Violethave released update 3.0.1 to the masses, and it does a lot more than simply fix the issue with Dragon Cheer.Pokemon Scarlet and Violethave received multiple updates since their launch in 2022. Some of these updates were announced in advance, including Update 3.0.1, which was promised to fix an issue with the Dragon Cheer move. It was discovered thatPokemon Scarlet and Violet’s Dragon Cheer was bugged. Pokemon that use Dragon Cheer have a greater chance of landing critical hits in battle, but the effect is supposed to go away when the Pokemon is switched out....

AStardew Valleyfan discovered a hidden fishing spot on the game’s beach farm. Many titles have secrets in them for gamers to find while playing them. Many video games include variousEaster eggsthat can be found by curious and observant players. Stardew Valleyhas a few different secretsthat players can discover while making their way through the game. Some of the things that players can find are completely unexpected, to the point that sometimes Easter eggs need mods to be found....

Summary AStarfieldplayer came across a bug that caused two companions who had ventured abroad their ship on a mission to not leave. This peculiar bug sparked a humorous discussion within theStarfieldcommunity regarding bugs and random companions who refuse to exit their ships. Starfieldhas been a sensation since its launch. Bethesda delivered an enormous game that utilizes procedural generation and allows players to explore an immense universe. However, a game of this scope is not immune to issues, as seen withsome of the reportedStarfieldbugs....

On Friday, September 18, Nintendo will launch a collection of three of the most critically-acclaimed video games of all time in the form ofSuper Mario 3D All-Stars.Super Mario 3D All-StarsbringsSuper Mario 64,Super Mario Sunshine, andSuper Mario Galaxytogether in one package for the Nintendo Switch, giving fans a convenient way to replay these classic games, and also marking the first timeSunshinehas been re-released since the GameCube days. SinceSuper Mario 64andSuper Mario Galaxyhave been readily available on the Wii and Wii U, arguably the most exciting piece of the collection isSuper Mario Sunshine....

Summary Masahiro Sakurai, the creator and director of theSuper Smash Bros.series, gave fans some insight into the creation of the fighter reveal trailers that have been made for the franchise over the years. Nintendo’s crossover franchise has been famous for its extensive character roster, picking fighters not only from Nintendo’s catalog but also several third-party fighters from across gaming history. One of the most exciting parts about aSuper Smash Bros.game is the roster, especially during the pre-release period going into a game or with DLC fighters, which became more prevalent with the fourth and fifth titles in the series,Super Smash Bros....

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’s Fighters Pass DLC has brought a plethora of unique additions to the popular fighting game’s massive roster. The two volumes of the newestSuper Smash Bros.game’s DLC has brought a mix of first-party Nintendo characters likeFire Emblem: Three Houses' Bylethand third-party characters likeDragon Quest’s Hero. The expansion pass has even seen highly-requested characters likeKingdom Hearts’Sora join the fight. However, one of the most unexpected introductions toSuper Smash Bros....

The Elder Scrollsis a hugely popular fantasy RPG series full of lore and character history. Every time a player starts a new game in one of these titles, they will be tasked with creating a new character from scratch. Of course, the first step in character creation in anElder Scrollsgame is pickingone of the ten racesthat live in Tamriel. Each race that lives in this fantasy kingdom has its own set of unique attributes and abilities....