Gaming

Magic’s New Foundations Commander Decks Are Worth Buying — Here’s Why I’m So Excited

• Five affordable mono-colour decks aim to simplify Commander for newcomers.
• Each deck costs $30, with all five available for $150.
• Decks prioritise coherent themes over competitive power.

IGN argues that Magic: The Gathering’s forthcoming Foundations Commander decks could provide a more accessible entry point to Commander, particularly for new players and people introducing friends or family to the game. The writer considers the decks appealing because they focus on straightforward, single-colour strategies at a relatively…

Matthew McConaughey declined Joel role in The Last of Us

• McConaughey declined Joel because he avoided a long television commitment.
• He was focused on writing rather than acting at the time.
• Pedro Pascal ultimately became HBO’s Joel.

Matthew McConaughey has confirmed that he was approached about playing Joel Miller in HBO’s The Last of Us, but declined because he was concentrating on writing and did not want to commit to a potentially long-running television series. The comments clarify earlier remarks by co-creator Craig Mazin and…

Former Uncharted Dev On Possible New Remake Or Remaster: “What’s The Point?”

Remakes and remasters are popular, but Benson Russell, a designer on Uncharted: Drake's Fortune at Naughty Dog, has said he's not interested in a new one for the 2007 game. Speaking to FRVR, Russell said he's not against the idea of remakes and remasters generally, but he said…

Free on Steam Right Now: Deponia, a Classic Adventure Comedy

• Deponia is free to keep on Steam until 20 August.
• The comic adventure takes roughly eight hours to finish.
• Players should save often due to reported bugs.

Steam is offering the 2012 point-and-click comedy adventure Deponia free to keep until 20 August as part of Daedalic Days. The promotion gives players permanent access to a well-regarded, hand-drawn game that combines post-apocalyptic humour, dialogue and puzzle-solving. Players control Rufus, a poor resident of a rubbish-strewn world…

5 Brilliant Anime That Don’t Waste a Single Episode

• Polygon recommends anime with no perceived filler.
• Monster centres on morality, consequence and suspense.
• FLCL condenses adolescent turmoil into surreal science fiction.

Polygon highlights anime series it considers consistently strong from start to finish, arguing that they avoid filler while pairing distinctive animation with character depth and ambitious themes. The article presents them as alternatives to more commonly praised classics, while acknowledging that judgements about perfection remain subjective. - Monster:…

10 Greatest Video Games on Steam Right Now

• Steam’s picks span new blockbusters and established favourites.
• Beast of Reincarnation has divided critics and players.
• Counter-Strike 2 remains exceptionally popular.

Collider highlights Steam games it considers the strongest current choices, combining new releases, remakes and enduring multiplayer titles. Its selection is based on popularity, critical and fan response, gameplay, design, narrative and visuals. - Beast of Reincarnation: Game Freak’s post-apocalyptic action game earns praise for visuals and combat,…

Two of the Greatest Assassin’s Creed Games Are Coming to Amazon Prime

• Valhalla and Mirage join Amazon Luna later this month.
• The games offer contrasting open-world and stealth-focused Assassin’s Creed experiences.
• Prime members can also claim 12 PC games in August.

Amazon Prime will add Assassin’s Creed Valhalla and Assassin’s Creed Mirage to its Luna cloud-gaming library later this month, although Amazon has not given a specific date. The additions matter because they offer Prime members access to two prominent recent entries in the series: the expansive Viking-era role-playing…

Shooter Climbing Steam Charts Lists 10 Reasons Not To Buy It

Wardogs, an upcoming large-scale, hardcore FPS inspired by games like Arma, is taking a unique approach with its marketing by listing 10 reasons why prospective players shouldn't buy it. In an official video, developer Bulkhead revealed September 10 as Wardogs' Steam early access release date, but also laid…

The Lords of the End Times are landing in Total War: Warhammer 3 on September 24, and everything’s coming up rat men

• The Lords of the End Times launches on 24 September.
• The expansion is for Total War: Warhammer 3.
• Skaven content appears to be a central focus.

Creative Assembly will release The Lords of the End Times for Total War: Warhammer 3 on 24 September. The announcement matters because it adds new content to the strategy game, with the Skaven—often called rat men—appearing to be a major focus. The available article text does not provide…

Where to find the Tokyo Central Railway Station in Forza Horizon 6

• Find the station southeast of Tokyo City Day Trip.
• Photograph it with the 2017 Toyota JPN Taxi.
• Summer visits may reveal tanabata streamers.

Tokyo Central Railway Station in Forza Horizon 6 is a hidden landmark in the Tokyo City region, needed for Discovery progress and a Series 4 weekly challenge. It matters because players must photograph the station while using a specific vehicle to finish the “Horizon Mascot Party” challenge set.…