Marathon’s Server Slam Crossed 143,000 Concurrent Steam Players, But Momentum is Already Faltering

While the game had a strong start, player numbers dropped to around 64,952 on the second day. We might see an increase over the weekend, but some players are criticizing the game’s design, including the user interface and art style. One issue, highlighted on Reddit, is that it’s hard to tell the difference between slightly better shields in your inventory, though filtering by item value can make it easier.

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 Developer Gives Update on Controversial Decision

Automaton recently interviewed the director of the upcoming Square Enix game. During the conversation, the director shared encouraging news about the game’s progress and addressed a common concern: the game will be built using Unreal Engine 4, the same engine as previous versions, rather than the newer Unreal Engine 5, which some fans were hoping for.

Fullmetal Alchemist Announces Anime Crossover Event

Japanese fans will be able to see Fullmetal Alchemist movies in theaters starting March 6th. Fullmetal Alchemist The Movie: Conqueror of Shamballa will play for one week in Tokyo, Hokkaido, Aichi, Osaka, and Fukuoka, until March 12th. Then, Fullmetal Alchemist: The Sacred Star of Milos will be shown until March 19th. On March 22nd, there will be a special one-night event featuring the first episodes of Daemons of the Shadow Realm, along with cast members Kensho Ono, Yume Miyamoto, Yuichi Nakamura, Misaki Kuno, and Junichi Suwabe. This new series, a continuation of the Fullmetal Alchemist story, will premiere on television on April 4th, giving Japanese anime fans an early look.

Castlevania Is Once Again Breaking the Original Timeline

I’m really excited about Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse! From the first trailer, the story seems to follow someone connected to Trevor Belmont, who’s a huge favorite of mine – he was the main character in Castlevania 3: Dracula’s Curse. It’s cool they’re building on his legacy! He also appears in the Pachislot Akumajo Dracula III game, which is like a different take on the Castlevania story, but still features him, so it’s neat to see that continuity.

7 Sitcoms So Bad They’re Hard to Watch

Sitcoms can fail for many reasons – some don’t hold up over time, others were flawed from the start, and some just never found their comedic voice. Here are 7 truly awful sitcoms that are painful to watch because they completely miss the mark on what makes this type of show work.

The MMORPG Genre Is Bleeding, and No Developer Seems Ready to Save It

For over twenty years, the MMORPG genre has felt stagnant, failing to keep pace with rapid technological advancements. Despite huge improvements in computers, internet connections, and global networking, new MMORPGs often feel empty and unappealing. Many ambitious games fail under their own weight, or are released so conservatively they don’t gain traction. This leads players to revisit older titles for a more engaging experience, while the industry is littered with unfinished projects, disappointing launches, and broken promises.

HBO’s New 7-Part Crime Thriller Is Already One Of Its Best

I’ve seen so many new shows start with a big star, a famous director, or amazing reviews – usually it’s just one of those things that gets people watching. But this show? It has all of that and more! It’s not just good entertainment, it’s genuinely something special – a true masterpiece, in my opinion.