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Tag, You’re It: GeForce NOW Levels Up Game Discovery With Xbox Game Pass and Ubisoft+ Labels
NVIDIA's GeForce NOW cloud gaming service has introduced new in-app labels to improve game discovery, making it easier for users to identify titles available through subscription services like Xbox Game Pass and Ubisoft+. This update also adds six new games to the platform, including Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard and a new skin for Thor in Marvel Rivals.
How to beat Capwolf boss in Marvel Rivals Blood Hunt
This guide provides strategies for defeating the Capwolf boss in Marvel Rivals' Blood Hunt mode. It details Capwolf's abilities across two phases, emphasizing the importance of maintaining distance, focusing on survival when targeted as prey, and coordinating with teammates to break his powerful channeled attacks and healing abilities.
How to play Blood Hunt mode in Marvel Rivals
This guide explains Marvel Rivals' limited-time PvE Blood Hunt event, which features vampire bosses and special challenges. Players can choose from six unique heroes, upgrade their abilities through Gear, Traits, and Arcana, and tackle various difficulty levels. The event runs from April 23 to July 30.
How to get Kingpin Dethroned Accessory Shards in Marvel Rivals Blood Hunt
This guide explains how to obtain Kingpin Dethroned Accessory Shards in Marvel Rivals during the Blood Hunt event. Players can earn these shards by playing Nightmare difficulty levels 20 or higher, or by completing specific one-time event achievements. A total of 100 shards are required to unlock a special golden accessory prize.
How to get Kingpin Accessory in Marvel Rivals Blood Hunt
This guide explains how to obtain the Kingpin Dethroned Accessory and its gold variant within the Blood Hunt event in Marvel Rivals. The standard accessory is unlocked by defeating the hidden boss on Extreme difficulty, while the gold version requires collecting 100 Accessory Shards through Nightmare difficulty gameplay or event achievements.
Marvel Rivals Drops Free Emma Frost Hellfire Gala Skin
Marvel Rivals has announced a free Emma Frost skin inspired by the Hellfire Gala event, which has generated significant positive community response. This cosmetic choice highlights the game's commitment to incorporating rich Marvel lore and character depth. The decision to offer the skin for free also signals a player-friendly approach to monetization in the live service model.
New Jessica Jones Marvel action figure is so accurate it's giving me the creeps
Hasbro has released new six-inch Marvel Legends action figures for Jessica Jones and Daredevil, based on their appearances in Daredevil: Born Again. The figures, available for pre-order on Hasbro Pulse and Amazon, feature screen-accurate designs and multiple accessories, including an SLR camera for Jessica Jones and billy clubs for Daredevil. The Jessica Jones figure, in particular, is noted for its striking resemblance to actress Kristin Ritter.
Marvel Rivals in 30-Minute Sessions (No Rank Stress) | TAG
This guide provides strategies for playing Marvel Rivals in short, 30-minute sessions without falling into the competitive ranking trap. It recommends playing Quickplay, choosing self-sustaining heroes like Luna Snow or Groot, and muting voice chat to maintain a relaxed experience. The article emphasizes setting session limits before logging in and avoiding the urge to play 'just one more match' after a loss.
30-Minute Gaming Session: 12 Games That Respect Time | TAG
This guide highlights 12 video games designed for short play sessions, catering to busy adults who can only dedicate around 30 minutes to gaming. It features titles like Balatro, Vampire Survivors, Hades II, and Rocket League, emphasizing games with natural stopping points, quick progression, and autosave features. The article also discusses what makes a game 'time-respecting' and provides recommendations for different time constraints and play styles.
How to Restart a Game You Haven't Played in Months | TAG
This guide provides a framework for adult gamers to re-engage with games they haven't played in months without restarting. It outlines a four-step process: auditing your save file, recapping the story in 15 minutes, playing a 30-minute test session, and then deciding whether to continue, restart, or abandon the game. Specific advice is offered for titles like Baldur's Gate 3, Elden Ring, Helldivers 2, and Cyberpunk 2077.
Eklipse Review 2026: Hands-On Testing for Streamers
Eklipse is an AI clipping tool designed for streamers that uses visual AI and OCR to automatically identify and package highlight moments from gameplay. While the tool excels at capturing kill-heavy events in mainstream titles and offers a useful voice command for manual clipping, its interface is cluttered, and the free tier's limitations can be confusing. The premium version, priced at $19.99 per month, offers advanced features and unlimited processing, making it a worthwhile investment for streamers who prioritize time-saving automation for platforms like TikTok and YouTube Shorts.
From Hawkeye to Ronin: The Danger of a Heart Hardened by Pain
This article discusses how individuals cope with pain and tragedy, using characters like Hawkeye from the Avengers as examples of how hardship can harden one's heart. It explores the Christian perspective on processing grief and finding healing through faith, referencing biblical verses and encouraging readers to place their trust in God.
From Assassin's Creed to Overwatch, 2026's gaming leagu... | TAG
Koei Tecmo has revised its earnings forecast upwards due to the strong performance of Nioh 3 and Pokémon Pokopia, particularly on the Nintendo Switch. Meanwhile, One Piece chapter 1180's revelations about Imu's power are reportedly lost in translation, and over 200 issues of the classic Byte Magazine are now available for free on the Internet Archive. Other news includes Capcom's Pragmata selling over 1 million units in two days, a Sekiro mod adding Jet Set Radio elements, and Doja Cat preferring Overwatch over Marvel Rivals.
Marvel Rivals Debuts Bloodhunt, A New PvE Mode With Interesting Twists
Marvel Rivals has introduced a new Player vs. Environment (PvE) mode called Bloodhunt, where players team up to face waves of undead enemies and upgraded familiar threats, culminating in a battle against Dracula. The game is available on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC, with a Nintendo Switch 2 version in development. The recent Season 7.5 update also added Felicia Hardy, also known as Black Cat, to the roster.
Evening Multiplex
New trailers have been released for several games, including a cinematic trailer for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Zombies - Totenreich, an official reveal and demo release trailer for Casualties: Unknown, and gameplay footage for Marvel Rivals' Blood Hunt PvE mode.
Marvel Rivals’ newest PvE mode Blood Hunt brings Kingpin, Dracula, and a whole lot of enemy density
NetEase Games is launching a new Player vs Environment mode for Marvel Rivals called Blood Hunt, featuring characters like Kingpin and Dracula. This mode builds upon the success of the previous Marvel Zombies mode, emphasizing high enemy density and new boss encounters. Blood Hunt will include playable heroes such as The Punisher and Blade, with gear customization options and a storyline centered around Kingpin in Manhattan.
Morning Tech Bits
Marvel Rivals is now offering GeForce Rewards and has launched its Season 7.5 update. The update includes support for DLSS Multi Frame Generation, enhancing performance for players.
Badass Ultimate Wolverine gets an equally badass Marvel Legends action figure, and you can pre-order it now
Hasbro has revealed new Marvel Legends action figures, including Ultimate Wolverine, Ghost Rider (Robbie Reyes), Lady Deadpool, Psylocke, Marrina (Alpha Flight), U.S. Agent (Force Works), and Hawkeye (Dark Avengers). These figures are available for pre-order and are inspired by various comic book storylines. The article also briefly mentions new Marvel Rivals action figures and a Cyclops replica visor.
Marvel Rivals Is Now Vampire Survivors With Its New Blood Hunt PvE Mode
Marvel Rivals is introducing a new PvE mode called Blood Hunt, launching April 23, which draws heavy inspiration from the popular game Vampire Survivors. Up to four players can team up to fight Dracula and hordes of enemies in New York City, with unlockable buffs and gear to enhance characters. The game is also building towards the release of Avengers: Doomsday with related events and new character additions.
The Last Of Us Star Troy Baker Wants To Start His Own Game Studio, But He Won't Rush It
Actor Troy Baker, known for his roles in The Last of Us and Uncharted, is exploring the possibility of starting his own game studio to tell his own stories. He emphasized a desire to build a trusted team and avoid rushing the process, learning from past industry successes. Baker plans to leverage his extensive experience collaborating with industry veterans like Hideo Kojima and Neil Druckmann.
