You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games hereBungies Destiny 2 has been struggling as of late to keep players engaged. Following The Final Shape, player counts have been plummeting with no sign of improvement.Following the release of Revenant Act 3, the games latest content drop, fans have grown tired of Bungies storytelling as the long-running series continues to repeat the same familiar beats.Fans hate Destiny 2s repetitive storyAfter finishing the new Destiny 2 Revenant Act 3 content, fans took to various social medias to complain about the updates grind, new bugs and the overall story of the new content.Spoilers AheadOn the Destiny 2 subreddit, players expressed upset at Bungies writing for Revenant Act 3. Alongside Mithrax having his entire multi-year character development ripped from him in a single mission, players are tired of Bungies constant attempts to give characters a redemption arc.Eramis, a treacherous villain that has been a constant cause of suffering in Destiny, has now been given their own redemption arc. Despite fans despising the character, the story has crowbarred in a forced redemption that fans have not sat well with.I would be okay with redemption arcs if they actually put in the work to earn it, one fan explained after finishing the new content. Eramis has not shown an ounce of introspection or changed behavior.Not every character needs a f*****g redemption arc, one particularly upset fan said. Especially one so viscerally hated by almost the entire community the story feels like its been ripped from a sh***y anime with 30-50 word long titles.Eramis redemption has been a particular sore point for long-returning fans of the game. While fans fought the beast in Beyond Light, theyve also been waiting for a rematch to finally end them once and for all. Well, thats not happening.For more coverage on Bungies live service shooter, read about how Destiny 3 isnt happening or that the studio is allegedly going to charge for Marathon on release.Destiny 2Platform(s):Google Stadia, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Web, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/XGenre(s):Action, Adventure, First Person, Massively Multiplayer, Shooter8VideoGamerRelated TopicsDestiny 2 Subscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games here Contents hide Marvel Rivals has quickly established itself as the most popular hero shooter on the market, and its no surprise as the game is a lot of fun, along with the fact it features stylish and excellent portrayals of Earths mightiest superheroes. The release date and time countdown for when Marvel Rivals Season 1 will start is nearly over, and fans will soon be treated to the addition of a new mode, some more maps, and the debut of the Fantastic Four. There is a lot arriving with Season 1. There is a brand new battle pass full of rewards, and there are also buffs and nerfs for an assortment of heroes. In addition, NetEase are fixing an issue that has resulted in heroes being nerfed by FPS problems, and they are also delivering a solution for mouse acceleration issues. NetEases pre-season was a lot of fun, but Marvel Rivals Season 1 is adding a host of brilliant new content for players to enjoy. The release date and start time countdown is nearly over, and very soon we will all be able to play as the Fantastic Four in a new Doom Match mode. Marvel Rivals Season 1 release date The release date for Marvel Rivals Season 1 is January 10th. This has been confirmed by NetEase on the games official X account. As per the 2025 roadmap, each season will last about three months, so expect chapter 1 to finish around April to make way for chapter 2. When Season 1 starts, there will be the release of a new battle pass, and there will also be the release of new Twitch Drops to claim by simply watching streamers. When does Marvel Rivals Season 1 start? The release time for when Marvel Rivals Season 1 will start is 1AM PT/4AM ET/9AM GMT on January 10th. Again, this has been confirmed by NetEase on X. Its important to note that not all of the additional content will arrive on day one of the new season as it is split in two halves. The first half will receive two new maps, a new game mode, and the married item of the Invisible Woman and Mr. Fantastic, meanwhile, the second half will receive another map along with The Thing and the Human Torch. Marvel Rivals Season 1 release time US 1AM PT on Friday, January 10th 4AM ET on Friday, January 10th Marvel Rivals Season 1 start time UK 9AM GMT on Friday, January 10th Image credit: @MarvelRivals on XCountdown Below is a visual countdown to when the chapter will start: S1 new maps and modeThe new maps are as follows: Sanctum Sanctorum (first half)Empire of Eternal Night: Midtown (first half)Central Park (second half)Meanwhile, the new game mode for Marvel Rivals Season 1 is called Doom Match. This takes place on the Sanctum Sanctorum battlefield, and it is a free-for-all experience where 8-12 players earn points by knocking out enemies. Once the predetermined total amount of KOs is reached, the top 50% players will be announced as the winners. Fantastic Four With the Fantastic Four, Mr. Fantastic and the Invisible Woman are both coming out at the start of Marvel Rivals Season 1, meanwhile, players will have to wait until the second half of the chapter for The Thing and the Human Torch to fly into action. Below are the classes and descriptions for all of the Fantastic Four members: Invisible Woman (Strategist):The Invisible Woman is more than just a founding member of the Fantastic Four. As a master of invisibility and force fields, Susan Storm has battled multiversal threats and supported her family through countless cosmic adventures.Mr. Fantastic (Duelist):Dr. Reed Richards, better known as Mister Fantastic, is the leader of the Fantastic Four and one of the greatest minds in the Multiverse. Whether uncovering the secrets of Chronovium or crafting the tools to restore fractured realities, his intellect and courage are an unmatched tool in the battle to reclaim New York from Dracula!Image credit: @MarvelRivals on XHuman Torch (Duelist): The younger brother of the Invisible Woman, the Human Torch is able to burst into flames and has been using his ability to burn Draculas legions.The Thing (Vanguard):The Pilot who flew the Fantastic Four on that that fateful space trip that gave them all superhuman powers, Ben Grimms exposure to cosmic rays gave him a rocky body and super strength that hes using to defend New York City from Dracula and Doctor Doom.Check out NetEases Season 1 Dev Vision below for more information about the chapter: For more Marvel Rivals, check out stats that reveal themost popular characters and who everyone hates.Marvel RivalsPlatform(s):macOS, PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series XGenre(s):Fighting, ShooterRelated TopicsMarvel Rivals Subscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

Oilwell Basin Bros.Will your PC actually be able to run Monster Hunter Wilds? Watch some crisp 4K footage of Ajarakan and Rompopolo fights as you ponder that 5080 upgradeAs we approach the release of Monster Hunter Wilds, we're finally starting to see more of the game's zones and the monsters they hide.Image credit: VG247, Capcom, Nvidia News by Sherif Saed Contributing Editor Published on Jan. 9, 2025 We are a little over one month away from the highly-anticipated release of Monster Hunter Wilds. As is the case with most games when they near their release date, were starting to see more new things to get us excited about Wilds.The biggest draw for a Monster Hunter game is, of course, the monsters. Thanks to IGN, January is going to bring us fresh looks at so many of the handsome (and fearsome) buggers well be taking on in the full game.To see this content please enable targeting cookies. The January cover story kicks off with two crispy 4K videos showing fights against Ajarakan, and Rompopolo. The two of them dwell in the Oilwell Basin area of the game, which is a zone weve not seen in earlier footage.Its not clear whether gameplay was captured on PC or PS5/Pro, but the performance does appear smoother than last years beta. Still, considering how rough the beta ran, and the newly-announced GPUs from Nvidia and AMD, upgrading your PC for Wilds doesnt seem like the worst idea in the world.Ajarakan is the fire-loving, monkey bar enjoyer you may have seen in some of Wilds trailers. This video offers a deeper look at its nest, and some of the antics it gets up to when really challenged. The hunter here has a Sword and Shield.Ajarakan starts the fight covered in scales, and gradually sheds them to reveal his fiery nature. This is when things get more interesting, as its physical attacks get imbued with molten lava, and they become more aggressive.One of the arenas you can lure the monster into has a trap you can activate that, if you manage to time it right, it could deal some significant damage; sort of like a punch to the face. The hunter switches to the Bow partway through the fight, which actually comes in handy as the monster starts relying on projectiles more. To see this content please enable targeting cookies.The second video has the hunter going after Rompopolo, the wyvern with distinct pustules on its body. Rompopolo relies more on making the environment around you dangerous, as it appears to lack the power of the more physical monsters. Poison is clearly the prime element here.Expect to be moving around a lot as you wait for an opening, even if its a monster that looks squishy to trick you into thinking itll be an easy hunt. We start off with Sword and Shield again for this one, before switching to a Bowgun later into it.Since the two of them share the same environment, Ajarakan shows its face to duke it out with the Rompopolo, which is always fun to witness. The latter cant contend with the sheer power of the former, of course, so it decides to book it. To see this content please enable targeting cookies.In case you missed it, the Monster Hunter Wilds open beta will be returning for two more rounds in February. This next beta will contain all the content from the previous one, as well as at least one new monster. Unfortunately, the performance improvements and gameplay/animation tweaks made based on the first betas feedback will not be present in next months beta.Monster Hunter Wilds releases February 28 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.

Interior InfiltratorI'm not saying Helldivers 2 players want indoor dungeon missions, but someone's just whipped up a 14 page long illustrated concept of what one might look likeYou know it's serious when Redditors start firing up MS Paint.Image credit: Arrowhead News by Mark Warren Senior Staff Writer Published on Jan. 9, 2025 The wishlist of things Helldivers 2 players want added to the game changes so often I really don't envy Arrowhead's position of having to keep up with and consider all of it. That said, sometimes players make things really easy for the studio - for example, by mocking up a full presentation showing what interior dungeon runs could look like.Maybe it's because they've had plenty of free time as the latest Illuminate-battling Major Order has wound down to a Super Earth victory, or maybe all of those edits of Chris Pratt as a Bile Titan have sparked their creative fires. Or maybe they just like the idea of going into a building and shooting some bots.To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Regardless, you can't help but be a bit impressed by the work Helldivers 2 redditor UgsyIsMyUsername looks to have put into their mock-up of an automaton fort raid.In addition to the drawing itself not being bad, there are plenty of captions to guide you through what's happening, as well as ideas for things that could help set these missions apart from the established flock, such as you having to blow the front door open to get inside the base and stratagems not being summonable until your squad opens a hatch in the roof their pods can drop through. There'd also be a mini-boss fight before you wemt about destroying the fort, as you'd expect. "It took me longer than expected but here is, finally, my illustrated concept of an indoor mission," they wrote in their post, "I also based [it] myself on players' feedback from a previous post for certain details, so don't hesitate to tell me what you think personally."While there might well be wrinkles you might not immediately think of in terms of implememnting stuff like this, the concept and dungeon itself seem realistic and simple enough to be more than feasible - at least more so than the ability to swap your charactrer's head for a minigun someone was sarcastically asking for the other day.UgsyIsMyUsername's fellow players certainly seem to like the idea, so we'll have to see if any of the succeed in atacting the attention of Arrowhead's devs to take a look at the concept.These missions might not be in Helldivers 2 right now, but a dataminer did claim to have accidentally triggered some kind of Illuminate Aurora Borealis by messing around obelisks the other day, so we'll have to see if either pop up properly in-game down the line.

Bat-VerseBatman: The Brave and the Bold director Andy Muschietti shuts down rumors of Battinson joining the DCU, but plans might collide in another wayToo many Batmen, too little time.Image credit: DC Comics News by Fran Ruiz Contributor Published on Jan. 9, 2025 New year, new rumors about everything happening right now across a number of cinematic universes. One that's been attracting an especially large amount of attention is DC Studios' rebooted DCU continuity, which is properly kicking off this year with James Gunn's Superman after the animated series Creature Commandos soft-launched it in early December 2024. Of course, everyone is starting to wonder about its Batman and whether DC Studios might just 'recycle' Matt Reeves' critically acclaimed take on the character, but it may be time to let go of that idea.We'd just reported on Reeves' recent comments on the possibility of his Bruce Wayne and Gotham City becoming a crucial part of the DCU continuity sooner or later. To be honest, it seemed like he was just dodging a question he had no clear answer to from a business perspective, as he's just focused on getting the second movie (out of three planned entries) up and running in 2025. Now, Andy Muschietti, who helmed 2023's ill-fated The Flash and was invited to make the transition to the DCU as director of Batman: The Brave and the Bold, is chiming in.To see this content please enable targeting cookies. During the same Radio TU chat where he discussed his not-quite-dead plans for a Shadow of the Colossus adaptation, he was asked about this whole Batman situation of having an extremely successful crime saga shepherded by Matt Reeves on top of a new, less grounded take on the character and his surroundings happening with crossovers and more ambitious universe-building in mind. While some fans and certain voices in the press circles are insisting that's a possibility on the table (Gunn himself confirmed he at least considered it), Muschietti is clearly thinking about his upcoming flick as a separate, entirely different thing.You can watch the full interview here if you know Spanish, but we've translated the relevant bit below:As everyone knows, the Batman featured in The Brave and the Bold will belong to the new DC universe. It's quite obvious that Matt Reeves' Batman is not part of this new universe. However, DC and Warner Bros. are moving forward with the second part of Reeves' Batman series, which, as widely reported, is expected to release around 2027.This means the next Batman movie will take some time before it sees the light of day. Releasing two Batman films simultaneously would be counterproductive. What DC is doing is creating a strategy to ensure these two films don't conflict with each other.Regarding my involvement in the project, there are good intentions for now. They want to do the movie with me, and I want to do it as well. I'm eager to work on the film.Honestly, Muschietti sounds baffled here by the thought of mixing two completely different tones. Though Gunn has confirmed we'll be getting a bit of everything from the DCU (and there's already a stark contrast between Creature Commandos and what we've seen of Superman), it seems the intention is to double down on a colorful and openly comic book-y aesthetic for the universe overall. The Batman and The Penguin just aren't that even if they're respectfully working with Batman and Gotham City's myths and icons, and it seems counterproductive to limit the creative possibilities of two different artists (and their teams) just because you're afraid of audiences getting things mixed up as several iterations of Spider-Man are swinging around elsewhere.He's also right to point out the (business) challenge of releasing The Batman: Part II and Batman: The Brave and the Bold with enough space between each other. While people might be willing to accept another iteration of the character, we've seen in recent times that too much of a good and popular thing can be actually bad. Matt Reeves' second Batman movie is set to arrive on October 1, 2027, after yet another delay, so it could be a long time before we properly meet the DCU's Batman and his allies.

Image: GenkiAccessory manufacturer Genki has well and truly stuck its middle finger up to Nintendo in recent days, opting to openly showcase its planned accessories for the as-yet unannounced 'Switch 2' during CES 2025.Now, in a new interview with The Verge, Genki's co-founder and CEO Eddie Tsai divulged a few more details regarding the console itself, including the new magnetic Joy-Con controllers. According to Tsai, pressing the release buttons on the back of the Joy-Con causes a small pin to protrude from the side of the Joy-Con, thus pushing it away from the main body enough to break the magnetic connection.However, Tsai also states that users may be able to pry the Joy-Con away with brute force, though we'll just recommend right off the bat that you probably shouldn't even attempt to do this. With the magnets active, the Joy-Con are said to be secure enough for regular use, with the release buttons detaching the controllers from the Switch 2 with ease.Naturally, Tsai wouldn't specify how he learned of these details, but we're willing to bet that Nintendo hasn't given Genki the go-ahead to release so much information to the public. Chances are the company managed to obtain such information by other means; according to Laura Kate Dale, it's even possible that it was able to purchase a functioning Switch 2 via the black market. Yikes, Genki.When handling Genki's 'Switch 2' mock-up, The Verge claims that its size is overall more comparable to the Steam Deck than the original Switch, though because the new console's Joy-Con are not as pronounced or ergonomic as the Steam Deck's grips, it's still noticably smaller.And so, we continue to wait. Nintendo has promised an announcement before the end of March 2025, but it really feels like something may be just on the horizon. Keep your eyes and ears peeled, folks. 4.3 million Switch 2 sales predictedIt's the notes you don't playWhat are your thoughts on the new Joy-Con controllers so far? Do you prefer the proposed magnetic functionality over the current slide rails? Let us know with a comment.[source theverge.com]Share:00 Nintendo Lifes resident horror fanatic, when hes not knee-deep in Resident Evil and Silent Hill lore, Ollie likes to dive into a good horror book while nursing a lovely cup of tea. He also enjoys long walks and listens to everything from TOOL to Chuck Berry. Hold on there, you need to login to post a comment...Related ArticlesRumour: New 'Switch 2' Photos Show Off A Very Legit-Looking Joy-ConBlack and blue, not white and goldNintendo Highlights Multiple Switch Games Launching In 2025It's going to be an action-packed yearIs This Our Best Look Yet At 'Switch 2'?Update: Genki's website now shows a new videoDigital Foundry Weighs In On 'Switch 2' Motherboard - Just How Powerful Is It?Expect lots of PS4 portsSwitch's First 'Rebootless Update' Of 2025 Is Now Live, Here Are The DetailsFollowing Version 19.0.1's rollout last October

Image: NintendoThis is a warning to all those who are yet to play Emio - The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club and want to work through the mystery unspoiled: do not watch Nintendo's latest trailer for the game.Yesterday, Nintendo uploaded a new trailer for the 2024 mystery entitled 'What Lies in the Past' (we've linked it in that last sentence but won't be embedding it for obvious reasons). It's an innocent-looking title and, without any form of warning at the start, bar the age certification the Nintendo of America upload, you would be forgiven for thinking it's just another promo. Perhaps, at a stretch, the reveal of some upcoming DLC. But no, it's actually loaded with late-game content that you might want to avoid.Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube791kWatch on YouTube This was brought to our attention on BlueSky by both LuigiBlood and the wonderful Jon Cartwright, each clarifying that the trailer is snipping together moments from the end of the game. Admittedly, these snippets come without context, but it does show a lot more than you might want particularly if you are already mid-way through the narrative.That trailer is using the final moments of the game, just as a warning, but I still recommend playing Emio. Even the other games in the series. Yakumono (@luigiblood.bsky.social) 2025-01-08T18:25:11.648ZEchoing @luigiblood.bsky.social do not watch this trailer! They spoil the coolest parts of the game. It actually sucks they did this Jon Cartwright (@jon.gvg.io) 2025-01-09T10:18:28.353ZIn its defence, the Nintendo UK upload does state "(Warning: This video contains spoilers!)" in the YouTube description, but it's three lines deep and, notably, after the eShop link directing you to the Emio free demo. Hardly the most preemptive warning, eh?For those who haven't been spoiled, we reckon Emio - The Smiling Man is well worth checking out. It's true that the core gameplay is a little slow and the dark marketing blew things a little out of proportion, but we still awarded it a 7/10 in our review praising the stellar writing and stating, "Once this troubling and intriguing story has its hooks in you [...] it's hard to put down". Smells like teen...MURDER?!Title deals with dark, mature themesWere you unlucky enough to have Emio spoiled by the new Nintendo trailer or have you managed to avoid it? Let us know in the comments.[source bsky.app]Related GamesSee AlsoShare:00 Jim came to Nintendo Life in 2022 and, despite his insistence that The Minish Cap is the best Zelda game and his unwavering love for the Star Wars prequels (yes, really), he has continued to write news and features on the site ever since. Hold on there, you need to login to post a comment...Related ArticlesRumour: New 'Switch 2' Photos Show Off A Very Legit-Looking Joy-ConBlack and blue, not white and goldNintendo Highlights Multiple Switch Games Launching In 2025It's going to be an action-packed yearIs This Our Best Look Yet At 'Switch 2'?Update: Genki's website now shows a new videoDigital Foundry Weighs In On 'Switch 2' Motherboard - Just How Powerful Is It?Expect lots of PS4 portsZelda: Breath Of The Wild Tops Rolling Stone's 50 Best Games Of All TimeOf course it does!

Fast food.After arriving overseas at the end of last year, McDonald's restaurants across the UK have now finally got their hands on a Sonic the Hedgehog 3-themed Happy Meal, though the tie-in toys are a little different to those found in the US (thanks, Eurogamer).Yep, while our friends across the pond landed plastic figurines of Sonic and co. to mark the arrival of the third movie, UK Happy Meals instead get a range of fabric balls with the faces of Sonic, Tails, Knuckles or Shadow emblazoned on the front. There are also some, uhh, Super variants of select characters, but we won't get into that here.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

Xocean, an Irish marine robotics startup that provides ocean data to the energy and hydrography industries using uncrewed surface vessels (USVs), has raised 115 million ($119 million) as it looks to expand coverage to additional sectors. Founded in 2017, Xocean has built a fleet of remotely-controlled USVs that can remain offshore for long periods of time. The vessels are equipped with sensors that capture datasets such as high-resolution depth and seafloor topography, as well as subsurface sediment layers and geological structure data, with satellites used to control the USVs and transmit data back to shore. The company counts big-name customers, including BP, Shell, and various government agencies.Xocean is the handiwork of founder James Ives, formerly CEO of tidal stream turbine developer OpenHydro, which was acquired in 2013 by French marine engineering company Naval Energies (then called DCNS) in a deal worth $173 million. Our mission is to deliver data that drives the sustainable development of our oceans in a safe, cost-effective, and ultra-low-impact way, Ives said in a statement. Xoceans investment is coming at an opportune moment. Not only is it an example of one of new wave autonomous and robotics startups emerging in the market, but it also it comes at a time when some VCs have started to rethink the thesis behind backing climate tech startups, with some increasing their focus on solutions that can be used (read: generating revenues) today. Xocean ticks that box.Oxcean founder and CEO James IvesImage Credits:XoceanOceans edgeOceans are critical to regulating the Earths climate, and theyre also ideal locations for hosting wind farms. Theyre also host to infrastructure for transferring data around the globe. Xocean helps gather data in aid of those projects, with its data used to monitor environmental changes, establish the best location for a new wind turbine installation by scanning the seabed, or run maintenance.The company has now raised around $189 million since its inception, and with its fresh cash injection it says it plans to expand its geographic presence and across multiple offshore segments, including wind energy sector; asset integrity assurance; carbon capture, usage, and storage (CCUS); and civil hydrography (data collection to support civil engineering projects).The companys latest investment was backed by S2G Ventures, a climate tech investment firm that last year spun out of Builders Vision, an umbrella organization for Walmart heir Lukas Waltons philanthropic efforts. Other investors include Climate Investment (CI), Morgan Stanleys 1GT fund, and an affiliate of the Crown familys CC Industries (CCI).

VLC media player, the popular open-source software developed by nonprofit VideoLAN, has topped 6 billion downloads worldwide and teased an AI-powered subtitle system.The new feature automatically generates real-time subtitles which can then also be translated in many languages for any video using open-source AI models that run locally on users devices, eliminating the need for internet connectivity or cloud services, VideoLAN demoed at CES.The firm didnt say when it planned to rollout the feature.VideoLAN started in 1996 as a project by students at Ecole Centrale Paris trying to stream videos across campus. Unlike many open-source projects that have struggled to survive on donations alone, VLC has maintained its free, ad-free model while expanding across multiple operating systems. The media player continues to operate without advertising, data collection, or commercial revenue streams.The number of active users of VLC is actually growing, even in this age of streaming services, VideoLAN president Jean-Baptiste Kempf wrote in a LinkedIn post.