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You won't have any standing armies in Total War: Medieval 3 at first, so better get chummy with the commoners
Yesterday, Julian wrote about the possibility of changing inheritance laws in Total War: Medieval 3, and thereby revealed to me that Creative Assembly have been sneakily talking in depth about the forthcoming strategy game on their forums. The audacity of those people! In other posts, we learn about their plans for standing armies, which I think are probably what interests me most about TwarMed3, in that each campaign will be an exercise in getting to the point where standing armies are a thing.
Following Microsoft's 'This is an Xbox' campaign, its confirmation of its new console makes me think 'This is a PC'
After months of rumors, and some logical speculation given the adaptability of its handheld Ally X, Xbox’s new CEO has confirmed that its next console will be able to play PC games. Moving surprisingly quickly to drop the news since her appointment just two weeks ago, Asha Sharma claims that the new hardware, codenamed Project Helix, “will lead in performance.” It’s not the wildest revelation in the world to learn that the next Xbox will also run PC games. The Xbox Ally X showed Microsoft’s willingness to let players access other ecosystems like Steam alongside its own platform, and it…
One early request in Pokémon Pokopia requires you to build a Rain Dance site with items, including Castform Weather Charms.The request, Yawn Up A Storm, challenges players to make it rain by making Slowpoke yawn. To do this, Squirtle will ask you to help him perform a Rain Dance by building a Rain Dance site.Rain Dance sites require a plate, a Leppa Berry, and two Castform Weather Charms. Here’s where to find them.Where to find Castform Weather Charms for Rain Dance siteAt the point of the game in which Squirtle asks you to build a Rain Dance site, you’ll probably…
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle is back in theaters – and we're still no closer to finding out when it'll drop on Crunchyroll
Following its hugely successful theatrical run in late 2025, Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle is back in US theaters – though you’d better book tickets quick if you want to catch the hit anime movie on the big screen.While it’s unclear as to exactly how long it’ll stick around, distributors have described its return as “limited”, meaning that it’ll likely be showing for no longer than a couple of weeks. Screenings in North America and Canada have already kicked off, while those across the pond in the UK will start on March 7 – and this time, it’ll be available in…
Marathon sprinted out of the blocks yesterday, so naturally some folks have already seen its credits. One of people listed in those credits is an especially noteworthy inclusion, with Antireal (or 4nt1r34l) – an artist whose work Bungie were caught using in the shooter without permission – having been credited as a consultant on the game.
How do you unlock all Slay the Spire 2 characters? It’s so easy to think you have a handle on Slay the Spire 2, especially during the early hours. You main the Ironclad, you stock up on attack buffs and big shield cards, and that will see you through – most of the time. You’ll soon find that your playstyle will have to change considerably when it comes to the other characters on offer. Before you even consider how to play the other Slay the Spire 2 characters, you’ll have to unlock them first, and with the new Timeline section…
Mario Kart World content update seemingly leaked by Nintendo itself as players reckon a fan-favorite mode is on track to return to the Switch 2 racer
Nintendo has seemingly leaked a new Mario Kart World update ahead of Mario Day next week, which might bring back a fan-favorite to Battle Mode.Mario Kart World launched alongside the Switch 2 last June, and since then, Nintendo has been strangely quiet about any major updates for it. Obviously, the game being $80 caused a lot of controversy, and if Nintendo was to announce paid DLC right away, the backlash would likely be even more extreme. Players have already theorized the game might get a DK-themed expansion due to his lack of outfits and music in the game, alongside some…
Legendary and Mythical Pokémon make a return in Pokémon Pokoipa, and in this guide, we’ll explain how to get all of them.Legendary and Mythical Pokémon from across the series are in Pokémon Pokopia, although most of them are focused on the first two generations.In this guide, we’ll show you every Legendary and Mythical Pokémon in the game, and explain how to get them. As the game is brand new, and some of the Legendary Pokémon appear under random conditions, we are still experimenting with the most efficient methods to find some of them.Keep checking back on this guide as you…
January’s trailer for the eighth and final season of Outlander hints at a devastating end for at least one major character, and all its secrets will soon be revealed: Outlander Season 8 will be streaming in the US, UK and Australia this week, with new episodes added weekly.There’s a slight difference in scheduling so UK and Australian viewers will be streaming a day later than the US, so you might want to practice spoiler-safe surfing: this season is going to be talked about a lot, because it’s bringing the entire story to a close.Outlander Season 8 begins with Jamie (Sam…
The artist whose work was used in Marathon without permission has been credited as visual design consultant
The artist whose work was used in Bungie’s Marathon without her permission or knowledge has been credited in the game.In May 2025, Scottish artist Fern ‘4nt1r34l’ Hook accused Bungie of taking assets from her previous work and using it in the alpha for Marathon.After investigating the allegations, Bungie later acknowledged that Hook’s claims were accurate, and claimed that a former staff member was responsible for taking her art.The developer then pulled all gameplay footage from its following livestream, and said it was conducting a thorough review process to remove any art from the game that was “inappropriately sourced”, promising to…