Games

The popular manga “Jujutsu Kaisen” by Gege Akutami concluded its run in Weekly Shonen Jump magazine this Fall, leaving fans in awe following the climactic battle against Sukuna. The final two volumes of the series feature Yuji and Sukuna as the main characters one last time. Throughout the Shinjuku Showdown arc, after numerous casualties and substantial losses, Yuji ultimately brought an end to the long-standing fight against Sukuna.

Today marks the 20-year anniversary of Valve’s iconic game Half-Life 2, and to honor the occasion, the development team has rolled out a substantial update. Not only that, but from now until November 18th, you can grab the base game and both episodes for free on Steam! Needless to say, this is an ideal moment to experience one of the greatest games ever made.

The sensationally popular game based on Winnie the Pooh character Piglet, titled “Piglet’s Big Adventure“, has recently seen its resale prices skyrocket to as much as $150 and beyond. This month, the game gained massive attention on social media platforms such as X and TikTok after it was noticed that it drew inspiration from Konami’s Silent Hill series. As a result, many have been captivated by “Piglet’s Big Adventure“, with some eager to acquire a physical copy for PlayStation 2 or Nintendo GameCube. However, those choosing this route have discovered that they must shell out a considerable sum of money to own it.

This year, be thankful for all the ways to watch Steve Martin and John Candy’s disastrous pilgrimage home for the holidays in Planes, Trains and Automobiles. John Hughes’ classic comedy about two ill-fated travelers trying to get to Chicago in time for their Thanksgiving dinners — tightly-wound family man Neal Page (Martin) and blabbermouth shower curtain rings salesman Del Griffith (Candy) — will be available to watch on television or streaming services throughout the holiday season, including for free.

Xbox Game Pass users should be aware that eight games will be leaving the service shortly. This past month has been one of the best for the platform, with the addition of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, a game considered to be among the largest ever to launch directly onto Game Pass. While many subscribers are currently engrossed in playing Black Ops 6, it’s worth checking out other games from the catalog before they disappear permanently.

This week, boxing has been making headlines, though many people are more familiar with it from fiction rather than real-life experiences. Boxing might not be the most globally popular sport, but it lends itself exceptionally well to movies, particularly those that delve into complex characters and stories. After the recent Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson event, let’s take a peek at some of the top boxers who have graced the silver screen.