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Marvel Rivals’ summer event skins put The Thing in a thong

Rise up, gooners: Marvel Rivals is getting a beach-themed summer event, and everyone is looking hot. You’ve got expected additions, like a breezy Luna Snow skin that turns the popstar’s soundscape into roving waves. Based on the footage, Snow is clearly the biggest draw here — her skin includes a bespoke soundtrack of lo-fi tunes […]

The Last of Us Part 2’s story is just fine the way it is

Five years after its original release, The Last of Us Part 2 received a free update, adding a mode that presents the game’s non-linear narrative in chronological order. Given the game’s track record of controversy, it wasn’t surprising that the announcement was met with mixed reception. Over the years, The Last of Us Part 2 […]

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ showrunners say their version of the series would have gone on ‘forever’

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, an episodic look at the crew of the USS Enterprise set before the events of Star Trek: The Original Series, has proved so popular that in April 2024, Paramount Plus renewed it for a fourth season while season 3 was still in production. But after laying off hundreds of employees […]

How to hardflip the castle and fountain gap in Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 4

To hardflip the castle and fountain gap in the Waterpark level in Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 4 involves exploring the place and interacting with specific elements on the map.  Finishing this mission requires you to restore the power to the arcade, which unlocks a secret entrance to the castle. To do so, you’ll need to […]

Nintendo’s Donkey Kong team sounds increasingly bananas

Coming up with ideas is a funny thing: You never know when inspiration might strike, or what might stoke its embers. But more often than not, it’ll be something totally unexpected. Just look at the brains behind the upcoming Switch 2 exclusive, Donkey Kong Bananza. Some of the things that players will get to experience […]