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Throughout 2022, SEGA has treated Sonic fans to plenty of teasers and trailers regarding the latest Sonic title, Sonic Frontiers. Showing off the “open zone” islands that players will explore, beautiful landscapes have already been revealed. Now, a closer look at what fans can expect from the famous hedgehog himself has been shared. In SEGA’s latest Sonic Frontiers trailer, the focus was placed on showing off the new skill tree system and how combat will take place. For the first time in a Sonic game, Sonic has a skill tree, loaded up with new abilities for him to learn. To progress through skill trees, skill pieces are needed. This new item can be obtained via fallen enemies and breakable items around the islands. Moves such as drop dash make their return alongside a parry mecha...

Award-winning chair brand Secretlab makes another splash in the world of anime with the introduction of a collaborative Naruto: Shippuden duo of gaming chairs. The launch follows previous franchise collaborations with the likes of Pokémon, The Witcher and Attack on Titan. Now, gamers are invited to walk the path of the Shinobi with Naruto Uzumaki and Akatsuki-themed gaming chairs. Both chairs feature the Secretlab TITAN Evo 2022 Series as its model, offered in the Naruto and Akatsuki Editions. Each are also made up of Secretlab’s premium SoftWeave Plus Fabric, emphasizing breathability. Looking at thematic detailing, the Naruto Edition naturally favors a black and orange color scheme while the Akatsuki opts for red and black. Various symbols point to each respective the...

Following appearances from Jack Harlow, Lil Baby, Nicki Minaj and others in the latest “Squad Up” trailer for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II, multiple credible sources have now confirmed a leaked future operator list for the game which includes soccer stars Lionel Messi, Neymar Jr., and Paul Pogba. With the 2022 FIFA World Cup on the horizon, the timing works out for the players to appear as playable CoD characters, celebrating the biggest soccer tournament of the year. A name that many are calling for that hasn’t made the list is Cristiano Ronaldo who’s been taking the limelight lately with impersonations of his “siuuu” celebrations. The CoD franchise has been experimental with its operators and themes as of late, bringing on Snoop Dogg, Godzilla, Levi Ackerman from Attack on Titan, The ...

Microsoft has launched the Apple Music across Xbox consoles, an app that gamers have been requesting for some time now. Xbox already offered Apple TV as well Spotify, but has neglected Apple Music’s users. Now available on Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One, the Apple Music app has to be downloaded from either the Xbox store or Microsoft store. Once opened, it appears as a larger version of the same screen shown on mobile devices. Xbox’s Apple Music app also offers background playback, so users can still stream their music while playing games. Alongside supporting videos and radio stations, it’s also convenient for users who may not own a speaker and simply wish to stream music directly from their television or PC. Competitor Sony was the first console to integrate Apple Music, introducing the s...

The anime and TCG community was shocked in July when news broke that Yu-Gi-Oh! creator Kazuki Takahashi was found dead. While it was learned that he drowned, many questions were left unanswered after a report from the coast guard. Stripes has just released info surrounding Takahashi’s death. On that fateful day at Mermaid’s Grotto in Onna, Okinawa, the weather conditions were very rough and a mother was found crying out for help as her 11-year-old daughter along with a 39-year-old U.S. soldier were trapped in a rip current that was about 100 yards from land. Major Robert Bourgeau, the deputy operations officer for the 10th Support Group at Torii Station in Yomitan and scuba diving instructor, would later encounter the pair in dire need of aid, that is when the mother herself got sucked int...

A series of new Silent Hill games are reportedly in development, as revealed by filmmaker Christophe Gans who is currently writing and directing the upcoming Silent Hill film. The director shared the news in a recent French video interview, which was translated by ResetEra and vetted by IGN. Gans explained, “I’m working with the Silent Team, the original creators at Konami, there are several games in development as we speak, there are several teams on it, with a big line of games, they will revive the franchise. He added, “I think they were really impressed of the success of the remakes of Resident Evil that are evidently exceptional games.” Rumors of a new Silent Hill game have been circulating for a few months; in May 2022, supposed leaks from the game hit the internet and corroborated r...

After sharing gameplay, Infinity Ward and Activision have now returned to deliver a live-action trailer for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II. Adding to the anticipation for the upcoming title, the latest promotional content continues the series’ trend of casting celebrities for a playful take on themes of the game franchise. Directed by Valentin Petit, the over-the-top trailer features high-budget stunts and action based on the gameplay of Call of Duty. Titled “Squad Up,” the 90-second clip stars Lil Baby and other artists like Nicki Minaj, Jack Harlow, and Kane Brown. Tapping into a diverse range of talents, the trailer also features footballers Jalen Ramsey and David Long Jr., soccer start Bukayo Saka, and Formula 1 driver Lando Norris. Additionally, Pete Davidson also makes an appearance...