Games

On a thrilling Thursday, Star Wars enthusiasts (particularly those with Audible memberships) were in for a treat as Disney-Lucasfilm Press unveiled the new audiobook titled “Star Wars: Padawan’s Pride“. This book marks the beginning of the Star Wars Adventures: Audible Originals collection. Interestingly, this book was released without any preliminary publicity or fanfare, which made it all the more surprising. The story unfolds 29 years before the Battle of Yavin, making it a tale that falls between “Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace” and “Star Wars: Episode II — Attack of the Clones“. During this period, we find ourselves in the time when young Padawan Anakin Skywalker was under the tutelage of Jedi Knight Obi-Wan Kenobi.

This month, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is introducing a fresh gameplay mode called Rush Week, free for all players. While it hasn’t been released yet, it’s generating significant buzz and is being likened to the de-listed Friday the 13th: The Game. Players eagerly awaiting this update seem particularly enthusiastic given its origins from Gun Media’s previous project.

It’s possible that one of the most critically panned games in the Resident Evil series might become available for purchase again soon. While Capcom has experienced a significant comeback with its survival-horror games recently, things weren’t always so rosy. Before the releases of Resident Evil VII, Resident Evil Village, and several modern remakes, Capcom struggled with this franchise. Now, it seems that a game from that period could be re-released.

With each passing day, Halloween draws nearer, and it seems Jack Skellingon, the famous character from “The Nightmare Before Christmas“, is appearing all around us. Known for his knack for staying in the limelight, October only amplifies this for Jack. Over a decade since his initial appearance, he has solidified himself as an emblem of everything eerie and chilling. The Disney icon enjoys a dedicated fanbase, and today, those fans are taking a second look, as Jack has undergone a stylish transformation into anime form, thanks to “Twisted Wonderland“.

Recently, RGG Studio unveiled “Like a Dragon: Pirate’s Paradise in Hawaii,” the latest installment in the Yakuza/Like a Dragon series. Judging by the plot where Majima Goro finds himself on an unfamiliar island and transitions into piracy, it appears to be a spin-off from “Like a Dragon: Infinite Riches.” One of the three areas to discover is Honolulu City.

Despite receiving mixed reviews upon its initial release in cinemas earlier this year, Sony’s animation of the famous comic strip “The Garfield Movie” proved to be a box office hit, generating over $257 million worldwide. This success has persisted even in the realm of streaming services. Over the weekend, “The Garfield Movie” was added to Netflix with minimal promotion, but it didn’t take long for fans of animated films to discover it and propel it up Netflix’s rankings.