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Overwatch's Next Hero Comes With A Badass Grappling Hook (And Juicy Lore Opportunities)
Blizzard Entertainment has revealed Sierra, a new Damage Hero joining the Overwatch roster on April 14. An animated short showcased Sierra's grappling hook abilities and a pulse rifle, while also hinting at deeper lore connections to the Naughton Vault and the crime syndicate Deadlock. The introduction of Sierra coincides with the start of Overwatch's Season 2: Summit event.
Codex Season 1 Starts: New Quests and Challenges
Codex Season 1, titled "Songs of the Soil," has launched on App.axie, introducing three new lore paths and Spirit Clay as the seasonal currency. Players can engage with narratives exploring Golemry, wartime alliances, and corruption, with rewards including bAXS and exclusive accessories earned through community milestones and quests.
Starfield Animated Short Showcases the Terran Armada’s Brutal Efficiency (and Delta’s Origins)
An animated short for Starfield showcases the Terran Armada's brutal efficiency and hints at the origins of the companion Delta. The short depicts robot soldiers boarding a luxury ship and highlights the development of a specific droid under pressure from Admiral Ode Balewa. The Starfield Terran Armada expansion is launching tomorrow on PlayStation 5 alongside the Free Lanes update.
Have a gander at this cut Elden Ring scene showing a smidge of DLC boss Miquella's past
Dataminer Lance McDonald has uncovered a cutscene for Elden Ring's upcoming DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree, which appears to show a flashback of Miquella planting the Haligtree sapling. The scene, which was likely cut from the final game, includes dialogue and shows the sapling growing and bleeding. This discovery offers new insights into the game's lore and the development process.
Beautiful unused Elden Ring cutscene discovered four years after release: ‘Two-hour lore videos on YouTube based on this one scene are going to be incredible’
A previously undiscovered, unused cutscene from Elden Ring has been found four years after its release, featuring Miquella planting the Haligtree. Data miner Lance McDonald extracted the scene, which offers new insights into Miquella's character and the origins of the Haligtree, sparking excitement among players for potential lore analysis.
Datamined Elden Ring cutscene gives more clues about DLC villain Miquella's original story
Dataminer Lance McDonald has uncovered a cutscene from Elden Ring that provides further insight into the original story of Miquella, the antagonist of the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion. The scene depicts Miquella planting the Haligtree with his own blood, suggesting an earlier, more benevolent characterization before his absorption by the tree and subsequent kidnapping by Mohg.
Astonishing never-before-seen Elden Ring deleted cutscene discovered
Dataminer Lance McDonald has discovered a never-before-seen map file in Elden Ring containing a deleted cutscene that depicts Miquella planting the Haligtree. The discovery also includes unused voice lines, offering insight into the game's development and story changes. FromSoftware's Elden Ring was previously reviewed and received an Essential 5/5 stars.
Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom - Secrets Of The Zonai Book Is Now Available To Preorder
Dark Horse is releasing "The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Secrets of the Zonai," an art and lore book chronicling the game's development. Available in standard and "Hero Edition" formats, both versions include extensive concept art, illustrations, and insights from the development team, with over 80 pages dedicated to the game's new myths and legends. Preorders are now open, with shipping expected in October.
Diablo IV shares an in-game cutscene and a lore video for its April 28 Lord of Hatred expansion
Blizzard Entertainment has released an in-game cutscene and a lore video for the upcoming Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred expansion, scheduled for release on April 28. The cutscene features Queen Adreona and Akarat, while the lore video focuses on the character Neyrelle, offering glimpses into the expansion's narrative.
The Best Places To Start With Warhammer 40,000
This guide breaks down the best entry points for newcomers to the Warhammer 40,000 universe, covering its tabletop origins, books, animations, and video games. Lore expert Arbitor Ian provides recommendations for starting with the franchise.
Invincible VS Team Reveals Some Lore-Accurate Moves for Conquest in Latest Showcase
Invincible VS, a 3v3 fighting game based on the popular comic and show, has revealed its final launch fighter, Conquest, in a new showcase. Developer Quarter Up detailed how Conquest's moveset accurately reflects his lore-accurate abilities from the source material, balancing his power for gameplay. The game is set to release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on April 30th, with an open beta running from April 9th to 11th.
Marathon review: Pathways into greatness
Marathon is a masterful display of Bungie's ability to deliver crisp gunplay, engrossing lore, and genre-defining systems. The game is praised for its compelling narrative and innovative gameplay mechanics.
How To Access The Mulberry County Secret Tape
This guide explains how to access the secret tape in the game Mulberry County. The tape contains a message from a scientist named Alan Fletcher detailing his encounter with entities called Fallen Angels and a mistake he made. The article also speculates on the lore implications of the tape's content, suggesting a dire situation in Mulberry County and the possibility of more tapes.
Zelda Tears of the Kingdom Secrets of the Zonai Art Book Announced for October 2026
Dark Horse has announced "The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Secrets of the Zonai," a 472-page hardcover art and lore book set for release on October 20, 2026. The book will feature production art, interviews with key developers, and over 80 pages detailing the history of the Zonai. Two editions will be available: a standard version and a deluxe Hero's Edition.
Crimson Desert’s Hidden Story on the Greymanes Explained
This article delves into the narrative complexities of Crimson Desert, explaining the lore surrounding the Greymanes faction and their motivations. Despite developer Pearl Abyss acknowledging storytelling shortcomings, the piece highlights how crucial plot points are hidden in submenus and disjointed dialogue, making the game's story difficult to follow.
Game Crossovers and Collaborations
This article touches on various gaming-related media crossovers and collaborations. It mentions Overwatch's new Webtoon expanding its lore, a potential Super Mario Galaxy movie eyeing a significant box office opening, and strong ratings for Amazon's Fallout series.
Legacy of Kain: Ascendance Review – Rising from the ashes
Legacy of Kain: Ascendance is a new action platformer that revisits the series' lore with a 16-bit pixel art style. Players control Kain, Raziel, and the new character Elaleth, filling narrative gaps between previous games. While the combat is solid and the voice acting and music are excellent, the gameplay can be repetitive and the visual style shifts in cutscenes are jarring.
Newly spotted Clone Wars Easter egg in Ahsoka season 1 might be a huge hint at the season 2 plot
A fan has discovered a Clone Wars Easter egg in Ahsoka season 1, featuring a winged creature on Peridea that strongly resembles a creature from the Mortis arc. This discovery, combined with Baylan Skoll's final scene, suggests the Mortis gods will play a significant role in Ahsoka season 2. The article also mentions upcoming Star Wars projects and confirms Hayden Christensen's return as Anakin Skywalker.
Halo: Cryptum – Book Review
This review discusses Halo: Cryptum, the first book in The Forerunner Saga by the late Greg Bear, published by Titan Books. The novel delves into the history of the Forerunners and their eventual decline, offering deep lore connections to the Halo video game universe. While initially slow to engage, the book's rich detail and character development ultimately provide a compelling narrative that sets up future events.
Resident Evil Lore Master Reflects on What Requiem Got Right and Wrong as the Franchise Returned to Raccoon City and 'Retconned' Its Destruction
An unofficial Resident Evil lore expert has analyzed Resident Evil Requiem, discussing its narrative contributions and how it aligns with or deviates from the established franchise lore. The analysis specifically addresses the game's handling of Raccoon City's destruction and its retconning of past events.