One of the founders ofMicrosoft’s console endeavours has shared her criticisms ofXbox’s ongoing strategy. Laura Fryer, who worked at Microsoft from the late 1990s to the late ’00s, says that she is “not pleased” with what is being done to the brand, and believes Xbox’s console business is “dead”. As spotted byVGC, Fryer made these comments in aYouTube videoabout the future of Xbox. Here, she is critical of Xbox’s hardware plans, particularlythe ROG Xbox Ally handheld, which she calls “style with no substance”....

The Yakuza series (now Like a Dragon) is over 20 years old but is still alive and kicking—and smashing down bicycles on the heads of thugs. The series has only grown in scope and energy over the years, getting wilder, more emotional, and more adventurous with each new installment. Naturally, that means there’s even more to love. The series has always embraced change and proven time and time again that it’s willing to evolve and step out of its comfort zone, changing core gameplay mechanics, protagonists, and settings....

I like to think we’re mostly savvy enough to know when not to turn on ourNintendo Switch 2. At the movie theater, for instance. Or in the middle of our best friend’s wedding vows. Or while we’re actively exposed to the deleterious effects of an inferno, which, as we all know, is exactly what happens every summer throughout much of the world. Still, there’s something to be said about a company that comes right out and formally begs us to use common sense....

Dragon Ballis a multimedia powerhouse. The series, which started life as Akira Toriyama’s second major manga, now spans anime series,video games, theatrical films and more. Part of what made Dragon Ball so popular was its huge and varied cast of characters, which made it easy for fans to pick favourites. Yet as the series grew more and more focused on martial arts, and then on superpowers, it was guaranteed that some characters would be left by the wayside....

Quick Links Lego Fortnite Expeditionshas been added to theFortniteroster, and with it, there are brand new quests for players to chase down to secure new rewards. Expeditions allows players to squad up with others, pick a hero class, use tools to boost superpowers, and check off that mission list. If you want to switch things up from Lego Fortnite Brick Life or Odyssey but want to keep the Lego fun going, here’s everything you need to know about the Expedition quests and which rewards you can earn by completing them....

I lovedYu-Gi-Oh!as a kid. I watched the anime every Saturday, played the card game with my friends, and went to go see the movie in my local theater for a friend’s birthday. But no matter if it was the show or card game, the legendary monster Exodia fascinated me. The Forbidden One’s body was split across five cards and you could win the game by collecting each body part in your hand....

Quick Links Check out theAnime Run Kingdom codeslisted below to claim free in-game rewards and boosts; they will give you a helpful start as you jump into the game. Just remember, these Roblox codes expire quickly, so be sure to redeem them as soon as you can. Keep in mind that we’re always on the lookout for new codes and regularly update this list, especially after game updates, so you don’t miss out on the latest rewards....

Despite being almost two years old now,Baldur’s Gate 3remains one of the most-played, most-talked-about games on the internet. Its infinite replayability means tens of thousands of players still hop into the gameon a daily basis. But, while the game already features almost unlimited content,including over 17,000 different endings, both Larian and creative modders continue to add more for players to do. Typically, console players are limited to the mods they can download, with content filtered by the development team; however, their options just got a lot wider, with over a dozen new mods added to the console version of Baldur’s Gate 3....

Despite all the odds and struggles in his personal life, Robert Downey Jr. made a great comeback and became one of the best-known names in the industry. While his portrayal ofTony Stark may have popularized him, his portfolio also includes plenty of other great characters. Robert Downey Jr. has brought to life the detective Sherlock Holmes, Charlie Chaplin, and many others with his versatile performances. You may associate him withIron Man, but some of his best movies aren’tunder the MCUbanner....

Quick Links Scarlet Witch is an S-tier Striker inMarvel Mystic Mayhem, capable of putting out both excellent single target and AoE damage. She’s a three-star character, which means you’ll need to pull her from the banner rolls, but if you’re lucky enough to grab her early, she’ll help you complete a lot of the beginner content in the game with ease. She does have fairly low HP and defense, which means she works best with tanky Defender units - we particularly like matching her with Armor, as Armor’s taunt will soak up a lot of hits and let Scarlet Witch do her thing....

Quick Links The right tool for every job, as they say, is your end goal forFantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time’s gathering and crafting classes. The right weapon, then, is the best thing you’re able to have for the game’s combat classes. While your best available weapons and tools will change as you progress through the game, there are ultimate iterations that can’t be missed if you want to maximize your might....

Spoiler warning for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 up until Act Two.Clair Obscur: Expedition 33is a very sad game. This is established fromits excellent opening, where we see Gustave and his ex Sophie reconnecting in Lumière on the day she dies. She’s killed in something called a Gommage, where an entity called the Paintress paints a number and everybody above that age dies. There is a celebration for the lives of everybody doomed to be erased from reality, andGustave watches as the woman he loves disappears....

Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogyis hugely popular among long-time fans and newcomers alike, and was so successful that it even(briefly) revived the long-dormant platformer. But there’s one glaring problem that almost everyone has with the remake—the jumping. In a genre where the whole gimmickisjumping, that’s hardly ideal. There’s been a lot of debate on why it feels so off, with some even arguing that it felt “broken”, but we might finally have an answer....