The transgender experience is complex. Despite being the most important journey of self-discovery in many people’s lives, you might not even realise you’re already several years deep into such an adventure until significantly later in life. As a consequence, there are myriad microcosms of this unknowing road of trans discovery that come to represent different stages along the way; as with any and all art, experiences in video games can often become inadvertent mirrors into the soul that wind up pivotal to gender self-realisation....

Summary Disneyhasn’t technically hit pause on theMCU, but the release rate of its movies and shows has been slowed significantly. That’s partly due to projects that were pushed back during the pandemic bottlenecking, but also even the most hardenedMarvelfans feeling a little fatigued. There will only be one MCU movie released in 2024, and it’s a big one. Deadpool & Wolverine, technically marking each character’s debut in the franchise, andFunko Popsbased on their looks in the team-up movie are now available....

Dragon Age: The Veilguardhas finally been revealed, and judging from the gameplay trailer alone, it looks alright. Not amazing. Not terrible. It looks fun and has potential, which is what I want from aBioWareRPG in 2024, especially since the studio hasn’t produced a title worth playing since Dragon Age: Inquisition in 2014. That’s a decade of mediocrity, which means it has a lot to prove as it returns to the fantasy well....

Summary Dragon’s Dogma 2has come and gone, leaving behind a fairly mixed reception that ballooned during release butslowly deflated as the weeks rolled by. A lot of that will be down to players making more progress, thus spending more time in the game, all the while its slight annoyances build up more and more. However, there appears to be one big sticking point with fans, regardless of their feelings about Dragon’s Dogma 2 as a whole, and that’s the game’s anti-climactic finale....

Summary Although Microsoft and Xbox have just taken the gold prize for most controversial business decision byclosing down Tango Gameworks and Arkane Austin earlier this week, it seems that EA still wants to be in the running, as it’s just revealed a business plan that is sure to be an unpopular one. EA Is Already Looking Into Adding Adverts To Its Games As reported by The Verge, this was revealed by EA CEO Andrew Wilson during the company’s Q4 earnings call....

Quick Links Final Fantasy 14’sfifth expansion, Dawntrail, is finally here, meaning Patch 7.0 has been rolled out, giving us access to the new Malmstone Rewards for PvP Series 6. And, like the other Series, you must tackle the many PvP Modes to earn Malmstone EXP, which will occasionally unlock unique items for your time and efforts. If you’re looking for exclusive goodies, this PvP Series will offer you new Framer’s Kits, a Minion, and even a new Mount, making it worth trudging through the trenches of PvP to obtain....

Quick Links Abundant with puzzling riddles and horrifying monsters,Crow Countryis no walk in the park. While Agent Mara Forest comes prepared with a weapon and some equipment, these resources will only get you so far. Monsters and traps will constantly hinder your investigation and sap away at your health. There is a finite number of items within the theme park, so careful management of your resources is critical to your survival....

Quick Links Extalia Simulator is a clicker game onRobloxwhere you train, collect pets, and battle enemies. While pets are crucial in this experience to boost your training points, remember that you can use codes to obtain them easily. You will find that the codes don’t just offer pets; you can also receive a variety of rewards like potions, swords, and more, enhancing your adventure and boosting your progress. Thankfully, this guide provides a list of all available codes and instructions on how to redeem them....

Summary Final Fantasy 14’smost recent live letter has revealed new details about features coming in Dawntrail, including the long-awaited ability to hide other player characters standing nearby quest markers. Final Fantasy 14’s Dawntrail expansion is right around the corner, as the world of Etheirys is starting get a little busieras more and more people start to prepare. Yoshi-P has gradually been releasing new videos and trailers in live letters, so we know exactly what to expect when the expansion drops, including new features and quality of life changes....

Summary We’ve had the MCU, the DCEU and even the Dark Universe. Hell,we’re potentially getting the NCU, or the Nintendo Cinematic Universe. But have you prepared yourself for the JU… the Jason Universe? No, we’re not being facetious. This is a real thing. As first reported by IGN, Horror, Inc. is maximizing the potential of it’s Friday the 13th franchise by launching the Jason Universe. This universe will span entertainment, games, immersive experiences and more things to be announced throughout 2024, and while it remains to be seen what exactly Jason will be featured in, it seems increasingly likely that one of those properties will be none other than Fortnite....

Summary Epic Gameshas sent out an interestingFortnitesurvey that asks players if they want to see last year’s beloved OG mode return at some point in 2024. Even thoughFortnite Chapter 5, Season 3 has really only just begun, that hasn’t stopped Epic Games from already looking to the future and seeing what they can change about the game and what they can add to it in the future.Epic regularly sends out surveys asking what players think about the state of Fortnite, which actually do seem to make an impact....

Summary Age rating systems have been a staple of the video game purchasing process since their inception. Through systems like the ESRB, buyers can be informed of the kind of content that the game has. This system ranges from E for everyone all the way up to the rarely seen A for Adult, with M for Mature being the far more commonly used label. Useful as they are, these ratings can be unnecessary for those familiar with gaming....

Summary Fans think that George R. R. Martin is hinting at some kind ofElden Ringadaptation being in the works. The author, who worked withFromSoftwareon the writing of Elden Ring, refers to rumours of a TV or film adaptation in hislatest blog post, and appears to suggest that he knows more than he’s letting on. Martin references these apparent rumours in a blog post that mentions his work on Elden Ring. Here, he teases that he has “nothing to say​​​​​​​” about a possible adaptation, adding “you never heard a peep from me” - only sparking more speculation that something is in the works....