Games

For the next 11 days, Xbox players (on Xbox One, Series S, and Series X) can get their hands on XCOM 2, a turn-based strategy game from Firaxis and 2K Games. XCOM 2 is a sequel to the critically acclaimed XCOM: Enemy Unknown from 2012, which successfully revived the classic XCOM series. While not quite as highly rated as the first game, XCOM 2 was still one of the best strategy games of 2016, earning an 88 on Metacritic and a nomination for Best Strategy Game at The Game Awards (though it lost to Civilization VI, also by Firaxis).

In the past, on consoles like the PlayStation 1 and 2, this would have been a nice extra. Now, some fans are really angry that you have to unlock it by playing the game first.

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Bloober Team CEO Piotr Babieno kicked off today’s 10th anniversary celebration for Layers of Fear by welcoming both longtime fans and newcomers. He acknowledged that everyone arrived for different reasons, but shared a common connection: being captivated by the game’s story. Babieno emphasized that Layers of Fear was a defining moment for the studio, shaping their identity and the types of games they aim to create. He promised that tonight’s showcase would demonstrate how the game’s legacy continues to thrive and evolve, finding new ways to scare and engage players.

Anime rivalries vary greatly depending on the story, but they almost always lead to exciting and emotionally resonant battles. While they might not get as much attention as famous fights from series like Naruto or Dragon Ball, these conflicts are often among the best anime has to offer.

Despite working with many people, Kurt Russell was actually John Carpenter’s most frequent and successful collaborator. However, not all of the five films they made together were equally strong.

The comic book event Crisis on Infinite Earths dramatically reshaped the DC Universe, including the history of the Justice League. Originally, Wonder Woman was a founding member, but Crisis altered that. After the event, Wonder Woman didn’t appear until later, requiring a new origin story for the League. It wasn’t until 1998, in the comic JLA: Year One by Mark Waid, Bryan Augustyn, and Barry Kitson, that readers finally saw the complete postCrisis* origin. This version masterfully blended the team’s past and present, providing a satisfying and cohesive history.

Thanos is a formidable enemy, even without all the Infinity Stones, thanks to his intelligence and power. As he collects each stone, he becomes even more difficult to defeat, ultimately allowing him to wipe out half of all life in the universe. With all six stones, he’s almost unbeatable – unless you can strike a decisive blow. Interestingly, one lesser villain from the movies, Ebony Maw, might have been able to defeat Thanos before he became so powerful.

It’s common for popular movies and TV shows to have accompanying comic books, but those comics aren’t always well-made. Often, they’re just average or clearly created to quickly profit from the show’s success. However, sometimes a tie-in comic stands out as genuinely good – not just as an extension of the source material, but as a strong story on its own. One of the best examples is a comic book many people have forgotten about: Pennyworth.