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Many isekai stories feature characters who bring everyday skills to fantastical new worlds. But Isekai Onsen Paradise offers a particularly unique hero. Kozo Yukawa was a huge hot spring enthusiast who unexpectedly died while at work. Reincarnated into a magical world, his passion for hot springs – and their special effects in this new realm – helps both him and the people he meets. Though he doesn’t become a hot spring, his story is a remarkably refreshing take on the isekai genre.

The game features many Machines you’ll recognize, including a Stalker that fights alongside the new character, Shadow. But Shadow is incredibly capable on her own, using swift sword attacks – slashes and thrusts – that easily pierce through even the toughest Machine armor. She quickly defeats groups of Watchers with ranged attacks, preventing them from getting near, and takes down larger enemies like Longlegs and Thunderjaws with impressive ease. It’s a fantastic spectacle to watch.

Random Avatar Matches is a matchmaking system designed for fair fights. It lets players use all their gear, abilities, and customizations, and automatically adjusts character levels so opponents are evenly matched. This ensures every battle is a challenging test of skill.

With so many streaming options available, it’s understandable to feel like you need to do a lot of catching up before watching shows like The Mandalorian and Grogu. We’re here to help! Below, you’ll find a simple guide with everything you need to know to enjoy the series.

With Spider-Man’s rich and often complex backstory, it’s no surprise that many interesting details are often overlooked. These surprising and sometimes unbelievable facts relate to how he was created, what he can do, and events from his past.

Gaming fans have a busy first week of June ahead with Summer Games Fest on the 6th and several smaller events beforehand. Now, it looks like we might also hear about Nintendo’s future game plans in mid-June. With Yoshi and the Mysterious Book launching on May 21st, many are hoping Nintendo will soon share details about the next game specifically for the Switch 2.

In a recent interview with Screen Daily, screenwriter Knight revealed he’s been consulting with members of the SAS and other highly confidential special forces groups while working on the script for Bond 26. He emphasized that he’s learning about their actual day-to-day operations, stating, “It’s all real.” He also noted that Ian Fleming, the creator of James Bond, had firsthand experience with this world, having been involved in similar activities during the war and knowing people who carried out dangerous missions.

To celebrate Kanao’s birthday on May 19th, the official Demon Slayer anime account shared a cute new illustration of her! The artwork shows Kanao in a chibi style, wearing a light-colored outfit and holding a bouquet of pink flowers. Fans can also find new merchandise inspired by the birthday illustration, now available on the Ufotable webshop. This comes as fans eagerly anticipate seeing her in action against Doma.

A listing on Amazon Germany, first noticed by @Nintendeal, shows the new Pokemon Winds and Waves game priced at €79.99. While that converts to over $90, it likely means the game will cost $80 when it’s released in North America. If so, Pokemon Winds and Waves would be just the third Switch 2 game to reach that price point, following Mario Kart World and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition.

While preparing my review of the Chaos Rising set, I opened 55 packs of cards. I think this set has fewer impressive full-art cards compared to Perfect Order, though that’s likely just bad luck on my part. I did get some rarer cards, but nothing really stood out. Still, opening so many packs allowed me to estimate the pull rates for Chaos Rising. These numbers are based on my experience and should give you a general idea of how difficult it will be to find rare cards when the set releases on May 22nd.