Games

Okay, so I just played on the new Stella Montis map in Arc Raiders, and wow, it’s intense! Anyone who’s been playing for a while probably already knew this map would be a challenge. It’s the first one that’s completely indoors, and let me tell you, you have to be super careful, constantly checking your surroundings. One wrong move and you’re down. Even when I’m playing solo, and most people are just trying to enjoy the PvE stuff, it feels way more cutthroat than the other maps. It’s basically kill or be killed up there!

I was really surprised to hear Mark Cerny talk about Pikmin! Even though he’s known for his work with PlayStation, he said playing the original Pikmin was a totally “transformative” experience for him. He explained how invested he got in Captain Olimar’s journey – really feeling for him as he tried to survive and get back home. It was cool to hear something so different from what I usually hear him talk about!

A rare Pokémon card – a perfect-condition Holo Gengar from the Skyridge set – was recently traded at a GameStop in Grapevine, Texas, on December 1st. The card is worth an estimated $33,883, and GameStop paid $30,494.70 for it through their Power Packs Buyback Program.

Season 3 tips off now!

With the new year approaching, many websites and apps are starting to share summaries of your activity from the past year.

It’s expected that Metroid Prime 4 will require more storage space on the new Switch, as the game offers enhanced graphics with 4K resolution when played on a TV, and a smooth 120 frames per second in performance mode. It also supports HDR for richer colors and can be played with mouse controls using the Joy-Con controllers. Both versions of the game will be available this Thursday, December 4th.

Sean “Diddy” Combs faced a major crisis starting in late 2023 when he reached a settlement in a sexual assault case filed by Cassie Ventura. Soon after, several other people came forward with similar accusations of sexual assault and abuse, going back to the 1990s and 2000s. These growing claims led to widespread public attention and investigations by federal authorities.

The game begins with a large-scale battle between the Federation and a group of Space Pirates led by Sylux, a recurring rival of the hero Samus Aran. Sylux is mysteriously controlling Metroids, but the immediate goal is for the Federation to secure an ancient artifact before Sylux can get to it. When the mission fails spectacularly, the artifact sends Samus to Viewros, a planet that’s slowly dying after its inhabitants, the Lamorn, vanished long ago. Samus discovers a Psychic Crystal that allows her to use the Lamorn’s advanced technology. She soon realizes she’s not the only one stranded there—Sylux, along with Federation soldiers and equipment, has also been transported to Viewros. Now, they’re all stuck on this desolate planet and must find a way to escape.

Outward 2 is a new survival action RPG where careful planning is key. It’s the follow-up to Outward, a game known for being incredibly challenging and not guiding players much – which many players loved, despite the difficulty!

In Battlefield Redsec, the action starts immediately as you parachute from the helicopter. A good landing is crucial – it lets you quickly find weapons, ambush opponents, and gain control of the initial area. A bad landing, however, can leave you struggling to find gear while well-equipped teams hunt you down. We’ve all experienced that frantic glide, desperately trying to reach safety, only to end up exposed in an open field.