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City of Dreams Sri Lanka to open on 2 August 2025 with casino, luxury hotel & retail complexJohn Keells Holdings PLC (JKH) and Melco Resorts & Entertainment (MRE) have announced that the grand opening of City of Dreams Sri Lanka will take place on 2nd August 2025. This marks the completion of the final phase of the project, which includes a casino, the Nüwa luxury hotel, and a premium retail complex. Earlier, […]
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NCIS: Origin Star’s Latest Comment Proves the Show Will Never Stop Glazing Mark Harmon, and Eternally Rot in His Shadow
NCIS: Origins might be a prequel, but it’s still stuck in the same old loop, worshipping Mark Harmon’s Leroy Jethro Gibbs like he’s the one and only law of the land. A recent comment from Austin Stowell, admitting that he “was scared for so many reasons,” proved that the franchise still refuses to move on […]
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Jun 26
Two Point Museum Goes Medieval on July 17th With Fantasy Finds DLCThe medieval fantasy-themed DLC adds 40 new exhibits, Fantasy Experts to embark on a new expedition map, and 26 new decorations.
Jun 26
ToHeart Remake DLC Will Include Serio and Masashi Routes
With the release of the new ToHeart remake, two new DLC routes will be added to the game next week on July 3, 2025 . Additionally, the requirements for specific character routes have also been detailed.
With the ToHeart remake being based off of the PlayStation version of the game, the Ayaka Kurusugawa and Rio Hinayama routes included in that version are also available in this new release. In order to access Rio's route, players first need to complete Akari's scenario. Meanwhile, for Ayaka’s route, players need to complete Serika’s and Aoi's routes. Additionally, as this remake uses 3D character models and environments, a character model viewer mode is also available and can be unlocked after beating the main story of the game.
We know some of the details about the ToHeart DLC ahead of its debut. It will include two new routes focused on characters Masashi Sato and Serio, Multi’s younger sister. The price of the DLC will be 550 yen (~$3.80).
The remake marks the first time that ToHeart will be released localized in English, and this version will also be localized in Chinese. The remake was originally announced in July 2024. Hololive Vtubers Fuwawa and Mococo Abyssgard (Fuwamoco) performed a cover of its theme song, "Feeling Heart." You can see that below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8ECkaNI_cY
The ToHeart remake is now available for the Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam .
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Jun 26
How to Compare Skin Prices Across MarketplacesHey there! We’re back with another exciting guide about CS2 items. Today, we will explore CS2 skin prices, their key factors, how to predict them, and how to compare prices across different platforms. This guide is helpful for skin traders as well as serious skin collectors looking to understand the market better. Let’s get started […]
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Jun 26
The Solution to Batman: Arkham Knight’s Unsatisfying Combat Was Hiding in the Game Files All This Time
For a game that has always been praised for being one of the best superhero titles, Batman: Arkham Knight has always found itself in controversies surrounding its combat. While for some it was perfect, for many others, it was an eyesore, as it simply lacked the raw impact fans experienced in the earlier games. One […]
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Jun 26
Kojima Treated Death Stranding 2 Female Characters Right
Whenever I head into a Hideo Kojima game, I wonder what will happen with the women within them. The titles can feature a lot of fanservice paired with flimsy excuses for that capitulation. (Quiet needs to wear a bikini and not talk for story reasons .) The original Death Stranding wasn’t immune, thanks to a scene in which Fragile runs through pouring rain in a white tiny tank top and bikini-style underwear. Death Stranding 2: On the Beach marks a complete turnaround and pleasant surprise for all of its female characters, as they all are strong women who are handled well and wear reasonable outfits.
Editor’s Note: There will be some spoilers for characters in Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, but major ending reveals after Episode 13 do not appear.
Speaking of Fragile, Kojima Productions handles every element of her storyline in Death Stranding 2: On the Beach extraordinarily well . She remains an incredibly strong individual, even though Jumpshock keeps her from using the Beach for her teleporting. The story begins with her still working and in a position of power, even as Sam withdrew to devote himself to raising his daughter Lou. While she considers herself responsible for a tragedy early on tied to the child, she doesn’t let that stop or change her. She’s CEO of the company Drawbridge, which is now in charge of the Chiral Network expansion project. She is the leader onboard the DHV Magellan.
As part of that role, Kojima Productions goes out of its way to not only tell us all she’s accomplished, but make her role a pivotal one in the stories of nearly every member of Drawbridge on the DHV Magellan. She is head of the company. She found Rainy, helped realize the exact nature of her DOOMS ability, and give her a new sense of place and purpose. She found Dollman, keeping him from being trapped in a tar pit for eternity. Once Tomorrow boards the ship, it is Fragile who ensures she is welcomed, aids Tarman in extracting her from the crysalis even though it puts her at risk, educates her alongside Rainy, and even works alongside her on a supplemental mission. It wouldn’t be a stretch to say Fragile is more important to members on the crew than Sam, the “hero” of the adventure.
Rainy, though underutilized, is also a ray of sunshine in the cast. Her DOOMS means that timefall begins whenever she steps outside. However, the rain immediately in her vicinity features a unique property. Rather than hurting, it heals. It’s why Fragile’s body, aged from Timefall as a result of running nearly naked through a storm due to Higgs’ machinations in the original Death Stranding, is completely recovered here in Death Stranding 2 . While she is perpetually stuck at being seven months pregnant in the game due to the effects of the original game and current disruptions between the real world and the Beach, she’s never shown to be a sidelined as a result. She’s working in her own lab when we pick her up to join the crew. During major fires, she’s making appearances on deck to assist. When Fragile and Tomorrow head out on a supply mission, she goes along. She may be pregnant, but she’s an active, educated, capable individual doing fieldwork.
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Speaking of pregnant women, I feel like Death Stranding 2: On the Beach handles the idea of motherhood and pregnancy than Kojima Productions did with Mama in Death Stranding . Even though Malingen ended up being a major scientist whose discoveries helped keep Sam going, she didn’t get to be known by a name that highlighted that defining trait and skillset like many other characters. She was “Mama” because of the baby BT anchored to her. We meet multiple pregnant individuals as a result of the condition affecting some infants, and The Motherhood is a haven for them and The Doctor, a former member of Bridges who worked with Bridge Babiess and is able to use her DOOMS condition to assess the condition of these children and even allow their parents to briefly see and interact with them via BB pods. The people there are armed and capable of defending themselves. They have hope for tomorrow. They are the impetus for a mission to take down a factory to stop the flow of weapons into the region. I personally liked seeing some good come out of the BB and stillmother program, since the tools were being implemented here to allow desperate families reassurance that their babies were okay while waiting for a solution.
Speaking of the BBs, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is more critical of Bridges, stillmothers, and the system in a way I appreciate. I acknowledge the BBs ended up being a necessary evil in the original game for the sake of survival, but I also felt like it normalized that abuse. Here, there’s no dispute about how problematic and horrific the program was. The segments with Neil Vana and his therapist Lucy show him breaking down over committing the monstrous act to survive, and we see him fight back against a Bridges authority and express his distaste and disgust for it. Similarly, Lucy’s response to it all also highlights the sins Bridges committed.
I realize in all this that I haven’t gotten to Tomorrow yet, the sole female member of the Death Stranding 2: On the Beach cast of characters with an outfit that isn’t always appropriate for the setting. When found, she’s in a white dress. Hardly conventional for exploring a country after an apocalypse or when fighting against enemies with tar-diving capabilities. However, she’s never cast as a sex symbol. The outfit honestly provides sufficient coverage, not to mention she’s also quickly covered in so much tar that it acts as a second skin. Once she’s brought onboard the DHV Magellan, she’s given a wardrobe of more appropriate attire for every situation, so we’re honestly usually seeing her in an oversized jacket.
Image via Kojima Productions
Moreover, Tomorrow ends up being one of the most physically strong and combat-ready members of the cast. Rainy points out at one point that she’s the most adept shooter due to her time spent in the VR simulator. At one point when she briefly steps off the ship alone, we see that even though she did come from an otherworld, Beach-type setting, she’s more than capable of using ladders and Timefall Shelters to stay safe in and traverse a hostile environment. For much of the game, she is the one beating up Higgs and other ghost mechs in a way Sam can’t and isn’t. One of my favorite lines and moments in the game is when she’s heading out on a supply run mission with Fragile and Rainy. Sam expresses concern, since he’s going out on a separate task far away from them. She assuages any concerns and points out “we’re stronger than you are.” Which is proven true for all three of these women throughout Death Stranding 2: On the Beach . Each one's DOOMS abilities and other character traits mean they're stronger than Sam in different ways.
And in many ways, you can say that about a lot of the female members of the Death Stranding 2: On the Beach cast, as the women we meet throughout the campaign are all extraordinary individuals. Kojima Productions handled them well and with care. I think anyone who had concerns about portrayals after games like Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain and the original Death Stranding will be pleasantly surprised with how people are handled.
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is available for the PS5.
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Jun 26
‘Superman’ Latest Clip Makes David Corenswet Go John Wick After Lex Luthor’s Unforgivable Crime
The upcoming Superman movie is generating plenty of hype with its marketing campaign. As the hotly anticipated movie prepares to release next month, a new clip recently dropped online and features a confrontation between David Corenswet’s Superman and Nicholas Hoult’s Lex Luthor. In the clip, Superman can be seen fuming with anger, going full John […]
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Jun 26
Mark Hamill Discusses His 'Much, Much Darker' Head Canon for Why Luke Skywalker Has Become a 'Suicidal Hermit' in Star Wars: The Last JediMark Hamill has spoken in detail about the backstory he made up for Luke Skywalker as we see him in Star Wars: The Last Jedi, after moving to clarify his dissatisfaction with Rian Johnson’s story.
Jun 26
30 Years of Se7en: These 10 Movies Are Just as Dark and Brilliant
Has it really been 30 years since Se7en messed up our heads and made us terrified of cardboard boxes forever? David Fincher’s grim, rain-soaked descent into the mind of a serial killer didn’t just redefine crime thrillers; it reprogrammed our brains to expect dread around every dimly lit corner. It’s a movie that dares to […]
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Jun 26
Chrono Odyssey Refuses to Go Full Dark Souls — Character Customization Nerfed After Player Creations Traumatize Devs
Chrono Odyssey’s Closed Beta Test concluded a few days ago, but the controversies surrounding it persist. Now, the focus is on character customisation, which was nerfed because some of the characters created by players for the upcoming MMORPG made the developers uncomfortable. RPGs tend to have a vast character creation system. For example, Dark Souls […]
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Jun 26
Shark Whisperer Review — A Film of Beauty and Concern
While watching Netflix’s latest documentary feature, Shark Whisperer, you will find immediate comparisons to the great Werner Herzog film Grizzly Man. That film chronicled the life and times of a self-proclaimed bear expert, Timothy Treadwell, who even ended up on The Late Show with David Letterman, sharing his enthusiasm for his hobby. Treadwell ran into […]
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Jun 26
Prediction markets surge as Kalshi raises $185M at $2B valuation, Polymarket nears $200M funding roundThe global prediction market sector is witnessing unprecedented investor interest, with two of its biggest players Kalshi and Polymarket, attracting major funding. U.S.-regulated platform Kalshi announced a $185 million funding round led by Paradigm, valuing the company at $2 billion. Existing backers such as Sequoia, Multicoin, and Citadel’s Peng Zhao also participated. Kalshi, founded in […]
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Jun 26
“She may well be hiding something”: Drama Around Harrison Ford’s Wife Calista Flockhart Explained
Calista Flockhart made a rare appearance in Los Angeles recently, sparking concern and curiosity among fans. The star who was once a constant at the red carpets was nearly unrecognizable, dressed down in casual attire with a black face mask, trucker hat, and no makeup. Without husband Harrison Ford by her side, the actress looked […]
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Jun 26
Grifford Academy Enters Steam Early Access TodayLandShark Games has officially launched Grifford Academy into Early Access on Steam today. Click here for more details!
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Jun 26
Rise of Rebellion – ReviewIt’s impossible to ignore FromSoftware’s ongoing success with games like Elden Ring and Dark Souls. The latter game’s title even resulted in the term ‘soulslike’ to define a genre by itself. So when former FromSoftware developer Hytacka decided to create his own independent entry in that very genre, it inevitably drew our attention. With Rise of Rebellion, Hytacka’s new studio Team 疾鷹 certainly makes an ambitious debut, but can the game live up to its spiritual predecessors? Story Once a peaceful place under the protection of dragons, the land of Jilla has fallen into ruin. The cause of this cataclysm are the Invaders, powerful deity-like beings that appeared out of nowhere and took over the land. With the dragons gone, it is up to the Tella, human warriors, to take on the Invaders and restore peace to Jilla. Players take on the role of one of the Tella and must drive away their monstrous oppressors. It’s a serviceable premise, but there isn’t anything to Rise of Rebellion’s story beyond this. Graphics The land of Jilla makes a good first impression. The sprawling world is presented as a fully rendered 3D environment that is yours to explore. As you spend more time in the surroundings, however, a feeling of repetitiveness starts to kick in. Rise of Rebellion lacks a distinct visual identity, with both the bosses and the environments looking very generic. There also isn’t a whole lot of environmental variety. It’s a shame, because the premise isn’t entirely capitalised upon and environmental storytelling could’ve compensated for this. It’s also worth mentioning that the game makes use of motion blur during fights. This is something that is often done to hide obvious imperfections, and it can be an effective technique. In Rise of Rebellion’s case, however, the game seemed overly reliant on it, to the point that it became distracting. Even with the blurring, performance wasn’t up to snuff, with an inconsistent frame rate. Sound Music is only sparsely used in Rise of Rebellion, typically just during boss fights. That means that most of the time, the game relies on ambient sound effects for its soundscape. This results in long stretches of effective silence, which in turn undermines the atmosphere and breaks the immersion. The sound effects that are present are okay, but nothing special. Gameplay We’re going to try and avoid any direct comparisons between Rise of Rebellion and Dark Souls, as these would be unfair. There are undeniable similarities between Team 疾鷹 ‘s title and its bigger cousin, but the scope and resources of the former are understandably much more limited. That doesn’t mean we’ll ignore the shortcomings of the newer game, of course. Being a soulslike game, the focus of Rise of Rebellion is on mastering melee combat first and foremost. The formula is familiar. Players will need to keep an eye on their stamina as they take on an increasingly powerful menagerie of enemies. There is a lot of trial and error involved with learning attack patterns, and knowing when to dodge the blows of opponents. It’s a formula that, when done right, has proven itself time and time again. To its credit, Rise of Rebellion understands what makes the soulslike formula so successful, and it manages to get a lot of it right. Some of the boss fights are highlights, delivering truly engaging and compelling encounters. Unfortunately, these are rare glimmers of Rise of Rebellion’s potential. As a whole, the game feels unfinished, with an uneven difficulty level between the different bosses. Hit detection feels unreliable, for starters, and the controls shift between clunky and precise, with seemingly no rhyme or reason. Enemy AI also is wildly inconsistent, resulting in a mixture of battles that absolutely nail the soulslike gameplay that Rise of Rebellion goes for and tedious fights that feel like boring slogs. It all adds up to a game that comes across as unfinished. To its credit, Team 疾鷹 is actively monitoring player feedback and has promised post-launch improvement updates, so there is some hope that Rise of Rebellion can catch a second wind. The current build feels like an Early Access game. If it had been, we’d have been more forgiving. Rise of Rebellion isn’t a fairly short title, with a runtime of around 8 hours. That is something that is reflected in its €8.79 price point, as that is remarkably cheap for how ambitious it is. If the game’s shortcomings can be overcome over the next few months, this one may be worth checking out. There’s a free demo on Steam too, but this is one of the rare cases where we’d say the demo isn’t indicative of the overall game. Rise of Rebellion starts off strong, but trails off, unfortunately, and this isn’t something that you’d get from just dipping your toe in the land of Jilla. Conclusion Expectations were high, and the potential for greatness certainly was there, but Rise of Rebellion fails to deliver overall. We cannot blame Team 疾鷹 for a lack of ambition, but the execution leaves a lot to be desired. To its credit, some of the boss fights are great, and the price point can’t be beat. Hopefully, a few updates can bring Rise of Rebellion up to the standard that it should’ve been at in the first place.
Jun 26
‘Doom: The Dark Ages’ Honors The Series With Demons And DestructionIt’s hard to overstate Doom‘s place in video game history. It was a first person shooter that threw players into a horrific
Jun 25
MARVEL Mystic Mayhem gift codes and how to use them (June 2025)MARVEL Mystic Mayhem is a team-based tactical RPG from NetEase Games. You will assemble your dream MARVEL squad with heroes from the comic universe and join battles to stop the dark forces of Nightmare. In this MARVEL Mystic Mayhem gift code article, I’ll list down all the codes available in the game that I found after doing …
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Jun 25
JerezArena 3 Free Download (v1.003)JerezArena 3 Direct Download: JerezArena 3 A classic RPG with visual novel elements, turn-based combat, and exploration. Play as the slave Oretti as she explores the dark corners of Jerez. Survive its dangers, battle monsters in the arena, and shape her fate through the choices you make. In a secluded, sunlit valley, a foxkin tribe […]
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Jun 25
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 Enhanced Update Adds 60 FPS Mode, Dark Rot ChallengeThe Dark Rot from the first game returns as an optional challenge, with progress getting wiped if it reaches Senua's head.
Jun 25
ARK: Survival EvolvedArk: Survival Evolved is a action-adventure survival video game developed by Studio Wildcard.
