Gaming

WWE 2K24 cover features Cody Rhodes, Rhea Ripley, Bianca Belair

First time two female Superstars are on a cover

Published

January 23, 2024

Luigi Leonardo

Wrestling fans love the start of the year. The annual Royal Rumble (and March’s WrestleMania) are just around the corner. Coinciding with the extravaganza, WWE 2K, the annual wrestling simulator, is releasing its annual entry around the same time. To prepare for the release, 2K Games has announced the cover stars for both the Standard and Deluxe editions of WWE 2K24.

Who’s on the cover?

First of all, the Standard edition will feature Cody Rhodes. Returning to WWE in 2022 after establishing All Elite Wrestling (WWE’s biggest rival in years), Rhodes has been on a quest to “finish the story,” detailing his quest from pariah to prodigal son. He’s currently in an attempt to dethrone the current WWE Champion Roman Reigns.

On the flip side, the Deluxe edition will feature two Superstars: Bianca Belair and Rhea Ripley. Since debuting in NXT, the two wrestlers have proven themselves as the faces of the current generation of female wrestlers. This is also the first time that two female wrestlers are featured on a WWE 2K cover. Likewise, Belair is the first woman of color to grace a cover.

Besides the two editions, WWE 2K24 will also have a Forty Years of WrestleMania edition. The cover for the most premium edition will feature the most iconic wrestlers in the history of WrestleMania including Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Undertaker, The Rock, Andre the Giant, Brock Lesnar, Triple H, Shawn Michaels, Roman Reigns, Becky Lynch, Charlotte Flair, and Bianca Belair.

What’s new

WWE 2K24 will feature the return of the previous entries’ most famed features including MyGM, MyFACTION, MyRISE, and Universe. However, it is revamping the 2K Showcase, renaming the gameplay mode to 2K Showcase… of the Immortals. Rather than focusing on only one Superstar, the game mode will relive the most iconic moment throughout WrestleMania’s history.

The wrestling sim will have a huge roster with over 200 playable characters featuring both modern-day Superstars and Legends. New match types are also coming including the Special Guest Referee, the Ambulance Match, Casket Match, and Gauntlet Match. Existing match types are getting some gameplay improvements, too.

WWE 2K24: Price and availability

The Deluxe and the Forty Years of WrestleMania editions will launch on March 5 this year. Meanwhile, the Standard and Standard Cross-Gen editions will launch on March 8.

The Standard Edition will cost US$ 59.99 on previous-gen consoles and PC, but US$ 69.99 for current-gen consoles. Preorders will include four playable characters: two alternate Cody Rhodes skins, a 1976 version of Dusty Rhodes, and Superstar Billy Graham. It also comes with three MyFACTION cards including one of Cody’s dog, Pharaoh (yes, his dog).

Meanwhile, the Deluxe Edition will come with the previous edition’s perks, plus a Season pass for all five post-launch DLCs. It also comes with several MyFACTION cards of Belair and Ripley, and a Mega-Boost for MyRISE. It costs US$ 99.99.

Finally, the Forty Years of WrestleMania edition will feature all of the above. It will also have the Forty Years of WrestleMania Pack, a package of alternate attires for Randy Savage, Rey Mysterio, Triple H, Charlotte Flair, and Rhea Ripley. It will also have immediate unlocks for locked Showcase characters and the WrestleMania 40 arena (coming later after launch).

Gaming

Bloodborne is getting an R-rated animated film adaptation

And it’s going to be produced by Sony and Jacksepticeye.

Published

April 14, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

FromSoftware fans are eating well these days. Though gamers are still anticipating the arrival of The Duskbloods on the Switch 2, the studio’s other franchises are getting well-deserved nods for adaptations: Sekiro, Elden Ring, and now, Bloodborne.

Sekiro has already been slated for an anime adaptation for a while now. Meanwhile, Alex Garland recently confirmed that he is adapting Elden Ring for A24. Today, Sony Pictures has confirmed that the studio is working on an R-rated animated film based on Bloodborne.

Via Variety, Sony Pictures president Sanford Panitch says that the upcoming adaptation will keep the game’s essence of horror and gore. With a name like “Bloodborne,” you can’t have an adaptation without a heaping of blood.

Besides Sony, the animated project has another big name attached to its production: YouTuber Jacksepticeye. Throughout his career, the creator has been vocal about considering Bloodborne as his favorite game of all time. He even has a tattoo of the Hunter’s Mark on his forearm. For this project, Jack will be a co-producer.

Though the creator’s skill in filmmaking is still a relative unknown, Jack’s love for the game should give the project a gamer’s voice. If anything, Markiplier’s recent Iron Lung adaptation offers optimism that YouTubers can also create decent films.

Gaming

Honkai: Star Rail 4.2 launching next week

New characters, 3rd anniversary rewards, more

Published

April 14, 2026

GadgetMatch

It hasn’t even been that long since Version 4.1 of Honkai: Star Rail dropped, and now, the space fantasy RPG will launch its Version 4.2 update on April 22.

Called “So Laughed the Masses,” this update continues the Trailblazers’ adventure in Planarcadia. The state of the Phantasmoon Games has grown increasingly complex, following the announcement that the victor will permanently become the Aeon of Elation.

Even more plots and schemes are bound to surface as Research Society of Happy Smiles leader Fulwish invites all Supplicants to a public debate. Trailblazers must successfully navigate every hurdle, obtain more Wishpower, and resolve the hidden crisis.

In Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.2, all-new limited 5-star characters Silver Wolf LV.999 and Evanescia will become playable companions.

Furthermore, limited 5-star characters The Dahlia, Castorice, and Firefly, as well as Tribbie, Sunday, and Feixiao, will all appear respectively in the first and second-phase Warp events.

Trailblazers will also be able to unlock the brand-new Path of Elation.

The Version 4.2 update coincides with the third anniversary of the space fantasy RPG, and the title has prepared a series of special events and generous rewards for players.

Players can get 20 free pulls, Stellar Jade giveaways, and free character redemptions. And for a chance to win a Silver Wolf LV.999-themed car and other surprise gifts, simply participate in the “Aha’s Chosen: Spreading Elation Everywhere” online event.

For more on the update, here’s the latest trailer from HoYoverse:

Gaming

Honor of Kings: World opens sign-ups for PC Alpha Test

Be among the first to explore Primaera

Published

April 14, 2026

GadgetMatch

TiMi Studio Group has announced the first-ever overseas closed PC Alpha Test for Honor of Kings: World.

Players can register now via this link for a chance to experience the Eastern Fantasy multiplayer action RPG.

The anticipated title is rooted in the globally renowned MOBA game, Honor of Kings, which has 260 million monthly active users.

The RPG counterpart expands the series’ vast lore, turning it into an open world filled with adventure, mystery, and legendary heroes for players to explore.

It is set against the backdrop of Eastern Fantasy and infused with futuristic elements. It introduces players to “the Flow,” a powerful and mysterious force shaping the fate of the world.

In Honor of Kings: World, players begin their journey as students at the prestigious Jixia Academy before venturing across the continent of Primaera.

Along the way, they will encounter iconic heroes, forge alliances, and ultimately challenge the “Chain of Fate” to create their own legend.

Alpha Test details

Participants in the Alpha Test will gain early hands-on access to the game whilst development continues.

This early test will provide valuable insight into core gameplay systems and offer players a first look at the world and features of Honor of Kings: World.

Features include:

Free exploration of the Primaera continent
Dynamic combat system with dual hero Flow Styles
Rich blend of PvE adventure and competitive PvP experiences
Skill-based combat with precise parries, perfect dodges, and highly responsive action gameplay
Cooperative multiplayer boss encounters with evolving mechanics
Social features such as shared world hubs and co-op activities
Home building, farming, and crafting systems

The test will be open to select countries in North America, Europe and Southeast Asia. The title will be available only in English for now, but more languages are expected to be added.