Month: July 2024

Small Council: Let’s debate the new episode of House of the Dragon, “The Red Sowing”

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In another words: To begin with, the climactic action sequence involving the dragon seeds attempting to befriend Vermithor only to have him incinerate most of them is where I’ll start. Although it would have been more in line with the book Fire & Blood if each dragon seed claimed their own dragons at their own pace, the show seems to be following the book as a flexible guide at best. The thrilling chase scenes for the dragon seeds were enjoyable, and I appreciated how distinct the interactions between successful dragon seeds and their dragons were: Addam with Seasmoke, Hugh with Vermithor, and Ulf with Silverwing.

The Elden Ring seamless co-op mod makes it easy to play with friends

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The multiplayer aspect of Elden Ring is uniquely intricate, often leaving players puzzled due to its many hidden complexities. Similar to other game mechanics, it’s veiled in mystery. To play with a friend, you need to perform a ritual which involves collecting ingredients, sharing a secret code, interacting with a mystical pillar, and if connecting with a specific friend, hoping their summoning symbol will manifest exactly where you expect it.

Destiny 2: Lightfall cited as ‘quality miss’ in massive layoff

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220 employees at the development studio for Destiny 2, Bungie, are being let go as announced by CEO Pete Parsons on their official website this week. With over 1,000 staff members previously working on Destiny 2, its upcoming title Marathon, and various other projects, the company is now reducing its workforce to approximately 850. According to Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier, this reduction will see 220 employees terminated, 155 transferred to Sony Interactive Entertainment, and around 75 moving to a newly established studio.

AEW does not need Shane McMahon in any form

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An image speaking volumes doesn’t necessarily silence eloquent speech, even if it’s colorful language. The snapshot of Tony Khan and Shane McMahon shaking hands ignited a frenzy in the wrestling community on Wednesday morning, according to WrestleTalk and Fightful. This sparked discussions among fans about what Shane McMahon joining AEW could entail. While some speculate that AEW followers might resist this idea, it’s generally believed that All Elite Wrestling is robust enough without Shane McMahon.