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A new Marvel Rivals leak suggests that the upcoming hero shooter title could be coming to PlayStation 5 and Xbox consoles as well as PC. After nearly a week of rumors and speculation, Naraka: Bladepoint publisher NetEase announced that it was joining forces with Marvel Games for a free-to-play multiplayer shooter in the style of Overwatch late last month. Marvel Rivals will feature a packed roster of playable heroes, from obvious choices like Iron Man and Spider-Man to some lesser-known characters like Luna Snow, all engaging in frantic match-ups set in destructible environments.

The DCU's upcoming Superman movie has got a new logo – and while it's not been officially rolled out online yet, it was seen by CinemaCon attendees during the movie's presentation.

A wealth of new information about Star Wars Outlawshas been revealed, including the game’s pre-order bonuses and how fans can jump into the adventure a few days early. Ubisoft and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora developer Massive Entertainment announced that they were working on an open-world Star Wars game way back in 2021, but it wouldn’t be until the Xbox Games Showcase last June that players got their first official look at Star Wars Outlaws in action.

Mortal Kombat 1 director Ed Boon recently teased a big reveal for later this week, namely a look at the upcoming DLC character Ermac. Mortal Kombat 1’s roster is already jam-packed with revamped versions of some of the franchise’s most noted fighters, and NetherRealm has been adding even more to its latest fighting title post-launch. So far, players have been able to step into the arena as returning Mortal Kombat 1 fighter Quan Chi alongside special guests like Peacemaker and Omni-Man from the hit Invincible animated series.

Pokemon fans now know exactly where and when the 2024 Pokemon World Championships tournament will take place. Once a year, The Pokemon Company holds a special competition featuring Pokemon players from all around the world as they go head-to-head in the mainline Pokemon entries, the popular Pokemon Trading Card Game, and even spin-offs like Pokemon GO.

A skilled Pokemon fan artist recently designed some impressive new evolutions for Croagunk’s line, giving the Poison/Fighting hybrid Pokemon a cute baby form and a more fierce-looking final stage. The long-running Pokemon franchise has been a constant source of inspiration for artistic gamers since its conception, with legions of players showing off new versions of classic Pokemon or even creating new ones altogether.

Amazon Prime Gaming’s slate of free games for April 2024 has just been revealed. As a bonus to those who subscribe to Amazon Prime, gamers can download and keep at least one free PC title a week, and they are allowed to hold onto these games even if they cancel their subscription later. There are also Prime-exclusive in-game challenges, and subscribers can also enjoy cloud-based gaming courtesy of Amazon Luna.

Word has it that a new Prince of Persia game is being developed by Evil Empire, the studio behind the hit indie roguelike Dead Cells — and it might launch sometime later this year. Ubisoft’s legendary Prince of Persia franchise had been nearly dormant for over 10 years when a new side-scrolling spin-off titled Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown was launched to rave reviews in January. Despite reportedly underperforming in sales, The Lost Crown was praised for its Metroidvania gameplay that blended platforming, combat, and puzzle-solving.

A Pokemon fan recently put together an impressive map of the franchise’s universe, with each region standing in for its real-life counterpart. Every new mainline Pokemon entry to date has taken players to a brand-new region filled with new creatures to collect, cities and other landmarks to explore, and various Trainers and Gym Leaders to challenge in the quest to become the reigning champion of said region’s Pokemon League.

The latest Xbox Vapor gamepad, the special edition Nocturnal Vapor Controller, is now available to pre-order. Microsoft’s gaming consoles have always offered up fun alternate controllers in a variety of unique color schemes, and the Xbox Series X/S is no different. From themed controllers inspired by Xbox games like Fallout and Halo Infinite to special designs made to commemorate events like Earth Day, there is no limit to the options that players have while picking out the perfect peripheral for their Series X/S or other compatible platforms.

The PlayStation console exclusive Predator: Hunting Groundsis finally coming to Xbox later this year, alongside a wave of new content that will stretch all the way into 2025. Sony Interactive Entertainment and developer IllFonic released Predator: Hunting Grounds on PC and PlayStation 4 back in 2020, and it was the first major console title starring the titular Yautja hunter since 2005’s Predator: Concrete Jungle. Just like IllFonic’s Friday the 13th: The Game, Predator: Hunting Grounds is a multiplayer title that pits a quartet of elite soldiers against a single Predator in a cat-and-mouse struggle for survival inspired by the original Predator movie.

NetherRealm has just released a new update for Mortal Kombat 1, adding the alternate timeline Kameo fighter Janet Cage alongside some quality-of-life improvements. The latest entry in the long-running Mortal Kombat series proved to be a major hit when it launched back in September, quickly becoming one of the highest-rated games of 2023. Mortal Kombat 1 serves as a solid jumping-on point for newcomers thanks to its rebooted plotline while keeping plenty of fun references for longtime fans.