Best week ever? This week’s Nintendo Download has something for just about everyone.Bit.Trip Presents Runner2is fantasticand it’s available now via the Wii U eShop. Also on the console side of things,Retro City Rampagehas arrived on WiiWare at long last. Yes, WiiWare. Remember when that was a thing? Over on the 3DS, new arrivals includeEtrian Odyssey IV,Coaster Creator 3D, andMahjong Mysteries: Ancient Athena.Fire Emblem Awakening‘sChampions of Yore 1DLC is still free for the time being....

Summary In the vast and perilous world ofOne Piece, where pirates rule the seas and adventure awaits at every turn, clashes between powerful pirates often shape the course of the narrative and ultimately birth a new power in the New World. One such monumental confrontation occurred when the two members of the Worst Generations, Trafalgar Law and Eustace Kid, united their forces to battle the unstoppable Yonko, Big Mom. This epic battle showcased the strategic brilliance and raw power of Law and Kid in a fight that will showcase them as one of the big fish inOne PieceWorld....

This week, the derptastic duo is joined by none other than videogame music man Danny Baranowsky. We discuss his work onHunger Games, the controversy surroundingThe Binding of Isaac, and Danny’s history as a composer. It also turns out that this tunesmith is more than capable of getting involved with Podtoid’s less … savory … discussions. From atheism to Bill Cosby to sexual deviance and drug intake, there’s plenty of ridiculous chatter on offer....

These three games will be replaced by three more:Crash Bandicoot 4, Man of Medan,and Arcadegeddon. Generally speaking, these games have better collective reviews than the June games did (asGod of Waris the only one highly reviewed), so it’ll be interesting to see how the month is received. It matters now, too, if someone counts in the new PS Plus Extra additions or not. But for those working with limited space on their consoles, they should be aware that thePS Plusgames this month will eat up a lot of space....

Interest level: zero I really didn’t know much aboutGeneration Zerogoing into this review. I saw one video and readBrett’s preview, which was enough for me. Avalanche does not have a great track record, all things considered. The DLC forJust Cause 3and the entirety ofJust Cause 4were disappointing, but I figured since this was an entirely new direction, that didn’t hold much water. Well, Avalanche has figured out a way to make one of the most internally polarizing games I have ever played....

Cross-platform play is a logical next step for the games industry, allowing gamers to play together regardless of their chosen platform.Fortnitewas the first game to support cross-play between all platforms, but nowRocket Leaguehas also been enabled with the much-requested feature. Rocket Leagueplayers on Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Steam are all now able to play together regardless of their platform. Players will want to make sure that they have cross-platform play enabled by checking the “Cross-Platform Play” box in the “Gameplay” section of the menu if they do wish to partake in a few friendly matches with players on other platforms....

The Samsung Galaxy S22 phones were probably thebest Android smartphonesof 2022. But it’s a new year, and they’re now due for a refresh. Alongside the Galaxy S23 Ultra, Samsung has just announced the Galaxy S23 and S23 Plus, both of which are packed to the brim with improvements. The Galaxy S23 and S23 Plus (also stylized as S23+) were just announced at the company’sUnpackedevent, and will serve as Samsung’s main non-folding flagships for 2023, alongside theS23 Ultra....

Every now and then audiences get to read and gawk at the millions and millions of dollars their favorite celebrities make for starring in big budget movies. It’s always fun to see the insanely high, mind breaking numbers, and guess who among the list will take the top spots. While many can probably predict some of the biggest earners off the top of their head, there is one that may surprise....

Fans ofSolo Levelinghave been on edge ever since the second season ended with the high-stakes battle with Beru and teased the upcoming Monarchs storyline. With the anime adaptation receiving widespread acclaim, speculation has been mounting about when the next chapter of Sung Jinwoo’s journey will hit screens. Now, Crunchyroll has provided some long-awaited clarity, and while the wait continues, there is a good reason behind it. During a recent update viaDeadline, Crunchyroll president Rahul Purini shared some insight into the anime’s development schedule....

How Nintendo’s classic helped shape the upcoming RPG When asked what games inspired the upcomingSouth Park: The Stick of Truthduring a panel at San Diego Comic-Con, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, the creative minds behind the iconic series, jokingly answered “Crash Bandicoot 2.” While the comment garnered an instant laugh and cheer from the crowd, when all things settled down the duo’s actual answer provided a much deeper insight into the passion the two have for creating something that is more than another videogame slapped with theSouth Parklabel on it....

It’s no secret thatHelldivers 2has enjoyed a large amount of success since it was released in February. In fact, it ended up knocking Steam Deck off the top place on Steam, something that doesn’t happen too often. However, Valve’s handheld PC has, once again, reclaimed its title. As of right now, the Deck is back at the number one spot on theTop Sellers list, pushing Arrowhead Games’ shooter down to number two....

ForGeorge R. R. Martinfans despairing that he’ll ever finishA Song of Ice and Fire, they can look toStephen KingandThe Dark Towerfor an example of another book series that took an exceptionally long time to finish. Stephen King’sDark Towerbook series is the work of his life. Not only is it the longest series he’s written, but also dozens of hisnovels and short stories tie intoThe Dark Tower. He’ll probably never be completely done writing stories set in and around the universe, even if the main series has been finished since 2012....

WARNING: SPOILERS ahead for Stick season 1, episode 6. Viewers who are still watchingStickpast its midpoint are well aware that Owen Wilson’s golf comedy show is not actually about golf. The introduction of Zero inStickepisode 4divided audiences, creating a challenging lie thatStickepisode 5tried its best to drive out of.Stickepisode 6, titled “RV Shangri-La,” quickly establishes that this cross-country journey is not turning itself around anytime soon and is doubling down on some of its questionable and disappointing developments in both character and plot....