Games

The lead rules designer of Dungeons & Dragons provided some additional insight as to why the Paladin’s signature ability was changed. Earlier this summer, Wizards of the Coast confirmed that the 2024 Player’s Handbook for Dungeons & Dragons would feature new rules for the Paladin and in particular new limitations on when and how the class’s signature ability Divine Smite could be used. The rules changes were controversial with some players, who felt that it represented a rare nerf within the new Player’s Handbook.

In an unexpected move, Davide Soliani has disclosed that he is departing from Ubisoft after having worked there for 25 years. Notably, he has been instrumental in developing the Mario + Rabbids series on Nintendo Switch for over a decade. Soliani made this announcement via his X/Twitter account and expressed gratitude to fans, as well as sharing a memorable image of the unveiling of “Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle” at E3 2017. While Soliani gave a hint about his future plans, it remains uncertain where he will go next. We eagerly anticipate that his upcoming project will generate the same level of success as the Mario + Rabbids games.

Lisa Kudrow is set to make her comeback on TV this month with the new Apple TV+ series “Time Bandits,” based on Terry Gilliam’s classic movie of the same name. This television adaptation, developed by Jemaine Clement (“Flight of the Conchords”), Iain Morris (“The Inbetweeners”), and Taika Waititi (“Thor: Ragnarok”), is produced by Paramount Television Studios, Anonymous Content’s AC Studios, and MRC. The story follows an 11-year-old history enthusiast who is kidnapped by a band of thieves and taken on an unforgettable adventure through space and time. Not only will they attempt to save his parents, but he’ll also encounter numerous historical figures and eccentric characters – think “Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure,” but with pirates, in which Lisa Kudrow and her team are involved.

As an ardent fan, I’m thrilled to share that Skybound, the powerhouse behind my beloved shows “The Walking Dead” and “Invincible,” is embarking on a new adventure: a reality TV series aimed at discovering fresh animation talent! This exciting project will be a collaborative effort with DIGA Studios, known for producing hit shows like “Million Dollar Beach House” and MTV’s “Scream.” The goal? To unearth the next big name in animation through a competition-style series. The specifics of the show’s format (and even its title) are still under wraps. However, given Skybound’s recent acquisition of Spike & Mike’s Festival of Animation – a renowned celebration of animated shorts – it’s safe to assume that the series will be closely linked to this esteemed event, set to relaunch soon. Can’t wait to see what magical talents will emerge from this innovative collaboration!

Black Myth: Wukong – Deviations from the Soulslike Genre

Amazingly, Alien: Isolation – a first-person survival horror game modeled after the iconic sci-fi movie – turned ten years old this year without a follow-up. Its chilling ambiance, paired with the nerve-wracking suspense of an unbeatable Xenomorph stalking the player with uncanny intelligence, made for a terrifyingly immersive experience. Granted, it wasn’t perfect, but its authentic blend of fear and homage to the original films was truly captivating.