QTCinderella held her yearly Streamer Awards on December 7th. Kai Cenat’s Mafiathon 3 won four awards, and IShowSpeed was named Streamer of the Year. Since the show, though, some controversy has emerged.
This week’s featured release is Raiders of Blackveil. It’s a unique game that blends action RPG, roguelite, and extraction elements, letting you play alone or with friends. You’ll choose a character from a diverse group of animal-human hybrids, each with special skills – similar to the heroes you find in MOBA games.
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Authorities discovered the body of the 78-year-old actor at his Los Angeles home on December 14th, along with his wife, Michele Reiner. Police are investigating the deaths as a homicide, and reports indicate their son, Nick Reiner, may be involved. As of now, the Los Angeles Police Department has not made any arrests or confirmed the allegations against him.
The Mega Knight is already a powerful troop in the arena, famous for its strong attack when spawning and its ability to jump across the battlefield. But a fan has come up with an exciting idea for how to make the Mega Knight even more interesting. This isn’t just about making the troop stronger; it completely changes how you would play it, turning it from a tough defender into a precise attacker. This new concept could change how players approach towers and force them to create completely new defenses. It’s more than just a new card – it’s a new way to think about attacking your opponent’s base. The idea builds on what makes Hero cards so fun in Clash Royale: special abilities that break the usual rules. By giving the Mega Knight a specific purpose, this concept transforms him from a powerful but simple troop into a tool for carefully taking apart your opponent’s strategy.
The PlayStation 5 version of the game has received six critic reviews on Metacritic, averaging a score of 78 out of 100. The PC version currently has five reviews with an average score of 81. Some critics say the game’s classic style is a fun throwback to the early 1990s, when the second movie in the series was released. Interestingly, players can reportedly complete the game’s story mode in under two hours – less time than it takes to watch the film itself.
The biggest surprise at The Game Awards 2025 was likely the announcement of Fate of the Old Republic. This new game is a spiritual successor to the beloved Knights of the Old Republic, promising a similar story where your choices matter, and is being led by the original game’s director.
Rob Reiner became well-known for playing Mike “Meathead” Stivic on the popular TV show All in the Family. He later became a director, and his first film, the hilarious mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap from 1984, is considered a classic. He recently directed a sequel to that film.
In an interview with Eurogamer, AdHoc’s Nick Herman revealed that the game concludes with a secret personality assessment of the main character, Robert. This assessment, based on player choices, determines whether Robert is ultimately seen as an ordinary person or a flawed hero, with four distinct endings possible.
When Fortnite became incredibly popular, many streamers gained a large following. Tyler ‘Ninja’ Blevins and Tfue were among the most prominent, and Tfue quickly established himself as a top competitive player.