Portability is a big factorthat leads many gamers to go forgaming laptopsinstead of traditional desktops, as laptops are easier to carry in a backpack and already include a display. However, laptops tend to be quite expensive compared to their desktop counterparts and operate on built-in batteries that don’t last long. Desktop systems, on the other hand, are constantly powered through a power outlet and are generally cheaper as they don’t bring a display and peripherals on the same body....

The slow death of the ninja movie has been a bane to the world’s schlock entertainment. In the 80s and 90s, fans could see a host of mildly talented martial artists don black pajamas and masks before kicking each other to death. Ninjas deserve a place in the conversation. Look to the underrated 2009 classicNinja Assassinfor an argument for their continued presence. The conversation around CGI was in a different place in 2009....

The First Descendanthas a growing roster of playable characters, and if you want to take any of them out on missions, you’re going to have to spend a fair bit of time and effort playing. There’s a ton of different resources and menus in the game, and it’s very easy to get lost in all of them. Thankfully, getting new Descendants becomes rather simple once you get the hang of it....

It’s taken some time, but superhero games are back in vogue. Insomniac Games' PS4 titleMarvel’s Spider-Manseemed to jolt the industry back to a time when comic book adaptations were coming out often, and do not need to adopt any specific movie plot. TheBatman Arkhamgames have been holding down the fort for a while, but with a thirdMarvel’s Spider-Mangame, aWolverinetitle from Insomniac, and aWonder Womangame announced at the Game Awards, it seems like comic book hero adaptations are becoming common again in the game industry....

Summary Manga and anime licensor and distributor VIZ Media is launching a portal where aspiring American creators could submit their work and possibly have it published alongside legends like Rumiko Takahashi (Inuyasha; Maison Ikkoku; Urusei Yatsura; Ranma 1/2), Junji Ito, Haro Aso (Alice in Borderland;Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead) and others through the VIZ Manga digital service. The platform will have “bite-size” original manga stories from a wide variety of niches from horror to comedy, romance to action....

As Season 11 ofApex Legendsdraws closer, fans of the battle royale were interested to see what new character would be added to the roster of Legends and what, if any, new weapon they would be bringing to the table. This week Respawn announced that Ash, a minor antagonist fromTitanfall 2andthe character running the Apex Arenas, would be joining the fight along with a new weapon: the CAR SMG. Longtime fans of theTitanfallseries will recognize the CAR from and are likely excited about its introduction....

In MMORPGs, unlocking the ability to fly in new zones is often as liberating as it is tedious. According to a new achievement discovered in a 9.2 Public Test Realm build,World of Warcrafthas taken the hint, simplifying the flying unlock for its new zone in comparison to the former, brutal requirements in past areas. World of Warcraft’s Eternity’s Endpatch will take players to the heart of creation within the First Ones realm of Zerith Mortis....

Quick Links World of Warcraftwill soon give players another way to level up a character with thelimited-time eventWoW Remix: Mists of Pandaria. This will see players return toMists of Pandariawith a new coat of paint and experience the expansion with multiple additions. To ensure players know when this event begins and what to expect, we’ve compiled everything players will need to know about the limited-time event. WoW Remix: Mists of Pandaria Start Date and Time World of Warcraft Remix: Mists of Pandariais set to begin on May 16 at 10 AM PTand will be available to players with an active subscription....

Quick Links Once players have made some progress inXenoblade Chronicles 3’s campaign, they can return to places in earlier chapters and unlock various types of quests to keep themselves busy. While players can easily be swamped by the number of sidequests inXC3, some will take priority over others. The standard quest,An Off-Seer’s Anguish, isn’t a pressing conflict, but it’s an easy one that can net players some EXP and Gold....

Shonen anime is the most popular type of anime, and it’s mostlyfilled with teenageprotagonists. There are also many great anime with middle-aged protagonists for the older viewers to feel represented. These characters offer unique experiences and struggles reflecting the challenges of adulthood. RELATED:The Strongest Old Men In Anime From tales of adventures to self-discovery and atonement, middle-aged protagonists have brought us a lot of memorable moments in anime. These are some of the best anime with middle-aged protagonists for fans looking for anime series with more mature main characters....

Summary The manhwa world is well stocked with enthralling and multi-dimensional villains who are often compelling antagonists and enrich the story’s narrative and progression. These manhwa villains are usually known for their deep personalities, complex motivations, and ability to keep the protagonists on the edges in ways that are even more intriguing for the reader. RELATED:Most Powerful Manhwa Protagonists, Ranked Regardless ofthese villains' form, they are critical elements for constructing rich storylines....

The Witcherseries continues to be one of the most popular IPs to this day, with the success ofThe Witcher 3: Wild Huntalong with the existence of the Netflix series leading to many passionate fans talking at length about this series and how characters like Geralt, Yennefer, Triss, and Ciri are great examples of how to write strong and interesting personalities. RELATED:The Best Games To Play If You Enjoyed Dragon’s Dogma...

The first chapter ofStrayis called Inside the Wall and serves as a tutorial level of sorts. Through a short exploration section and a few onscreen prompts, players will learn many of the game’s basic controls, including how to jump and climb andhow to meow on command. It’s all incredibly straightforward and serves as a great introduction to the world ofStray. RELATED:Things We Love About Stray When compared to some of the other chapters inStray, Chapter 1 is relatively short, with players able to complete it in a little over five minutes if they move at a brisk pace....