The anime industry is experiencing an unprecedented global surge, and entertainment giant Toho, who is behind series likeThe Apothecary DiariesandMy Hero Academia, is betting big on the boom. In a bold move, the company has revealed its plan to more than double its annual anime output from 14 cours to 30 by 2032. This ambitious target highlights Toho’s confidence in anime’s enduring popularity and its growing importance within its business portfolio....

Heads to Unfinished Swan dev Giant Sparrow [Correction: Wells was the lead artist for The Last of Us, and not the art director.] UncharteddirectorsAmy HennigandJustin Richmondhave left Naughty Dog this year, and nowThe Last of Uslead artist Nate Wells also leaves. Wells confirmed onTwitterthat he is moving toUnfinished Swandeveloper Giant Sparrow on April 3. He has already updated his Twitter profile to show that he’s Art Director at Giant Sparrow....

Plus news on something that will hold us over [Update: The article original stated Fall 2014 based off the Eurogamer interview, but as it turns out Season 2 ofThe Walking Deadis on track for a Fall 2013 release. So sometime this year. Rejoice!] Eurogamercaught up with Telltale co-founder and CEO Dan Connors after the studio won best story at the BAFTA Game Awards last night and found out we have some time before season two ofThe Walking Deadis ready....

Most excellent! Thanks to the latest entry in Sony’s acclaimedFirmwareseries, the PlayStation 4 can now beplayed remotelyvia the PS Vita. In celebration of that achievement, Sony put together a nifty little video providing a glance at how the process of streaming content to the portable works, along with showcasing the likes ofKnack,Watch Dogs, andKillzone: Shadow Fallrunning on the second screen. Note that while the connection sequence was truncated for purposes of keeping the demonstration nice and breezy, the spot communicates the basic idea behind how this is all going to go down when the PlayStation 4 hits shelves latenext week....

The Nintendo 64 era dinosaur-hunting shooterTurok 2has made its way to the Switch this week, but it comes without one of its most defining features: multiplayer.Turok 2developer Night Dive Studios addressed the issue with a very non-committal answer. The N64, the first major system with four controller ports, showed in the 90s that multiplayer shooters could be fun on a console.Turok 2: Seeds of Evilalso had multiplayer at the time, and players praised the game for having quick combat and interesting maps....

Look for it at the PAX Prime Indie Megabooth The next game from the makers ofMonday Night Combatand the upcomingPlanetary Annihilationis going in an altogether different direction.Toy Rushis a card-centric tower defense title built for mobile devices. If, like me, this is one of the first things you’re seeing to kick your day off proper, be prepared for an overwhelming amount ofcute. The one thing that does jump out at me here — besides who’s developing the game, of course — is the ol’ asynchronous multiplayer hook....

Valorant News The change to Dish on the A site will probably make the area more active in pro matches. Valorant Patch 5.07 brings about major changes to Fracture as well as quite a few updates to some of the agents. Reyna, Yoru, Kayo and Skye have their numbers tweaked as Riot looks to bring about some much-needed balance changes. Here’s all things new in Valorant Patch 5.07. Changes to Fracture Firstly, this update brings some big changes to Fracture and comes just weeks after the Pearl changes....

Valorant News Here’s everything you need to know about the VALORANT Esports World Cup Group Stage, taking place from July 8 to July 13. The stage is set for an exciting showdown as the group stage of the VALORANT Esports World Cup 2025 has been officially announced. Sixteen teams will compete for the title of the first-ever EWC Valorant champion. VALORANT Esports World Cup 2025: Format, dates, and more Here is everything you need to know about the VALORANT Esports World Cup 2025 event happening this summer in Saudi Arabia....

Valorant News VCT Challenger Playoffs are just around the corner, and teams like Envy, Xset, TSM, and Sentinels are all poised to compete for NA’s three open spots for Masters Berlin. Eight teams are locked in the VCT Challenger playoffs. Once again, teams will compete for regional dominance and a shot at regional competition. Masters Berlin and its three open qualification spots, are looming over the teams in this qualifying tournament....

Call of Duty Guides Field Upgrades are essential to help you through a game of Black Ops 6 Zombies, so we’ve ranked all of them for you. Field Upgrades are a bit different in Zombies compared to multiplayer. The function works the same, as they charge over time, but they aren’t your average items. That’s why we’ve got all of the Field Upgrades in Black Ops 6 Zombies, ranked by how well we feel they help the cause....

Baldur’s Gate 3has no shortage of great spells, but one option in particular might just rise above the rest. With complex battle arenas and interesting environmental interactions, someDungeon & Dragonsspells feel evenbetter inBaldur’s Gate 3, especially when they can be used for more than just damaging enemies. While tossing afireballis always exciting, the best spell in the game may be something significantly less violent. A Reddit post byDoop_444presentsCreate Wateras a muscle-bound “gigachad” figure, listing off some of the spell’s most memorable advantages....

Marvel Rivals Guides Do you want to play Marvel Rivals on Mac? Then you’ll be both surprised and not by the answer to if it is possible. Marvel Rivals is one of the most popular games this decade, and that’s an objective fact. So many streamers and pro players have been playing nothing but it. With a release on PC and current-generation consoles, it has some potential fans wondering. Can you play Marvel Rivals on Mac?...

Destiny 2‘sEpisode: Echoesstarts its final Act today, introducing a slew of new Artifact Perks and weapons. After Act 2 buffed snipers in PvE, Act 3 shows some love to auto rifles, with a new Exotic auto rifle also dropping in the Act. And even if auto rifles aren’t your thing, the new machine gun, trace rifle, or returning grenade launcher might serve as the highlight of Act 3. Destiny 2switched from a seasonal model to an episodic one with the launch ofThe Final Shapeexpansion....