As Christopher Nolan’s upcoming movie is based on Homer’s Odyssey, some enthusiasts are turning to the more contemporary story “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” for reference. Luckily, the 2000 film directed by the Coen brothers, a musical comedy with elements of satire, was a reinterpretation of the Odyssey. This may aid many fans in grasping the essence of this classic tale.
Activision is spreading holiday cheer by offering double experience points (XP) to players of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 from December 24, 2024. This unexpected present will be a delight on Christmas Eve, particularly for those receiving or gifting the game as a Christmas present. Although not officially confirmed, astute gamers have noticed an in-game tab indicating this double XP event. As of now, there’s no set end date for the holiday double XP promotion in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.
Last month, Monster Hunter Wilds held a beta test, and since then, fans have been expressing their anticipation for more gameplay while also noting some performance issues, particularly on the PC version. Some players were able to smoothly navigate through the game, while others with seemingly capable systems encountered choppy visuals and laggy monsters. These concerns regarding Monster Hunter Wilds‘ performance have not gone unnoticed, and Capcom has acknowledged them by expressing interest in creating a new benchmark tool to help players assess how well the game will run on their PCs before starting a game session.
This year, the eagerly awaited follow-up to Supergiant Games’ hit game, Hades, was released in Early Access and immediately grabbed the interest of both new and returning fans of the series. As a standout game in the roguelike genre, Hades has been cherished by gamers for some time, prompting Supergiant to delve into creating a follow-up title. The studio’s initial sequel was so well received that it surpassed the initial 1.0 launch of the original Hades, and the team is eager to reveal what lies ahead for Hades 2.
Perfectly timed for the upcoming festive period, Science SARU unveiled a thrilling new trailer for an action-packed anime series. In this unique twist, Santa Claus trades his gift-laden sack for a pair of boxing gloves to mete out justice instead. The protagonist in this story is a young man grappling with a family curse that paves the way for a formidable Saint Nick to make an appearance. Originally conceived by Paru Itagaki, who is also known as the creator of “Beastars”, and her father Keisuke Itagaki, the creator of “Baki Hanma”, this forthcoming anime could well emerge as the standout series for the holiday season.
Anticipation builds among fans for the anime version of “Sakamoto Days”, as the manga unfolds its ninth story arc, known as the JAA Jail Arc. In this chapter, Shin and Heisuke sneak into JAA Prison in search of a Fortune Teller who is currently incarcerated. Atari, previously part of the Order, ended up behind bars due to errors made during X’s operations. During their mission, Shin and Heisuke encounter Tenkyu, who aims to reconcile with Uzuki. However, Tenkyu mistakenly believes that eliminating the Sakamoto family would bring joy to Uzuki, when in fact it does not.