Every science fiction fan has thought about cybernetic prostheses. What mechanical add-on is so enticing that you’d cut off your own hand to have it? Whether it’s weapons, tools, and versions of the same limb with wildly increased physical capabilities, anything is possible with the right surgeon. However, sci-fi authors dare to ask whether that new limb changes the essential nature of its user. Moststories dealing with cyborgsare about identity. Are we our bodies?...

These next few weeks are some extremely exciting ones for gamers, with a ton of highly anticipated games coming thick and fast.Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2is certainly one such title, releasing in just a week’s time, and with fan anticipation now hitting an all-time high. While those who pre-ordered the game already have a chance to play a few hours ofModern Warfare 2’s campaign, everyone will need to wait just a little longer for the game’s other modes, but they may be a little disheartened with the game’s Spec Ops launch offerings....

Super Mariohas a pretty huge presence on the Nintendo Switch, to the surprise of nobody. Nintendo startedSuper Mariooff strong on the Switch thanks toSuper Mario Odyssey,which took Mario’s jaunts into 3D platforming to new heights thanks to Cappy’s assistance and Mario’s greatly expanded platforming skills. Aside fromOdyssey,Nintendo has fostered platforming creativity on Switch throughSuper Mario Maker 2,which vastly improves on its Wii U predecessor, and it’s dipped into plenty of belovedMariospinoff franchises throughSuper Mario PartyandMario Golf: Super Rush....

The following contains STORY AND GAMEPLAY SPOILERS for Rocksteady Studios’Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League​​​​​​. Summary Despite plenty of controversy, Rocksteady’sSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leaguehas managed to garner a decent following, and even a “Very Positive” review score on Steam. As such, players are still enjoying the latest addition toRocksteady’s Arkhamverse, with many even already in its endgame. That being said,Kill the Justice Leagueboasts a multitude of mechanics that aren’t found in theBatman: Arkhamseries, leaving many still discovering its ins and outs....

WithNo More Heroes 3’s recent release on the Nintendo Switch, it has given many fans the exciting return of the bloodthirsty otaku assassin, Travis Touchdown. This latest entry continues the wild and over-the-top action gameplay of the previous titles, with new improvements and several callbacks toother games in Suda51’s “Kill the Past” universe. That said, this game series is still quite niche to most, where there’s not much in terms of merchandise....

Square Enix has been on a roll in 2022. The publisher appears to be harking back to the late nineties when they used to release a healthy amount of JRPGs that weren’t afraid to experiment and try something. Recently the company has published the likes ofThe DioField Chronicle,Stranger of Paradise, andTriangle Strategy. Then there are titles like the upcomingStar Ocean: The Divine Force, TacticsOgre: Reborn, Front Mission First: Remake, and nowValkryie Elysium....

Robert Downey Jr. has played two of the most iconic characters of all time:Iron Manand Sherlock Holmes. Now, his versions of the two characters are combined to take on Chris Evans' Captain America in a fan-made video. Posted to Reddit, the creative fan used footage from the final one-on-one battle scene between Captain America and Iron Man inCaptain America: Civil War. At first, the audio remains the same as that in the film....

Magic has always been one of the key cornerstones of bothDungeons & Dragonsand its sister propertyMagic: The Gathering. Many players create characters that are capable of delving into the arcane secrets present in many campaign worlds, and magic’s power is often a driving force behind manyDungeons & Dragons(D&D) narratives. The two games, both published by tabletop titan Wizards of the Coast (WotC), have crossed over in the past, but this year is set for two of the biggest crossover events in their collective history....

Developer Tango Gameworks' latest project,Ghostwire: Tokyohas quite the fan hype surrounding it. With renowned personalities such as survival horror creator Shinji Mikami at the helm, fans are eagerly waiting in anticipation of its potential release date later this year. While thegame’s development and PS5 timed exclusivity may not have been impactedin any way by Xbox’s acquisition of Bethesda, fan expectation seems to be cause for potential concern. Many fans have been comparingGhostwire: Tokyoto Tango Gameworks' previous projects such asThe Evil Within, to which the game seems to be a far cry from....

Quick Links Puzzle games likeWordlecan become more exciting for players to try, especially when they feature challenging words like the one used in today’s puzzle. However, the terms, such as the one used for today’s challenge, may be considered a bit more difficult than usual when compared to the rest of the more complex terms used for this word game. In the context of today’sWordlepiece, players may want to consider pulling all stops with regard to clue-finding as it may end up being a more confusing word than what they’ve anticipated....

World of Warcrafthas always had its fair share of money sinks to stave off the effects of gold inflation, but nothing has ever matched the Mighty Caravan Brutosaur in its cost and sheer usefulness – so, naturally, a lot of players want it back. Originallyintroduced inBattle for Azeroth, the towering Caravan Brutosaur came equipped with a vendor and an auctioneer, making it the single most useful mount in the entire game....

Microsoft’s backwards compatibility features are the best out of all modern consoles, and they’re only getting better. FPS Boost is the latest optimization coming to theXbox Series Xand Series S platforms, bringing with it stable heightened framerates for a variety of new and old Xbox titles. Bethesda fans are benefiting right away from this, as half of the games available inthe first round of FPS Boost upgradesare Bethesda titles, likely stemming from Microsoft’s recent acquisition of the company....

A recent tweet from Microsoft could suggest a partnership with both McDonald’s and Spotify. The tweet is in the style of an email with Xbox and McDonald’s as the recipient, andmusic streaming service SpotifyCC’ed. Microsoft is known to send out cryptic tweets that indicate an announcement or event coming soon, however, the subject of the tweet leaves a lot of room for speculation. The subject line reads “Checking in”, and is simply signed by “Person who runs the Microsoft account....