New details have come to light regarding actor Jeremy Renner’s serious injury near his home in Tahoe that has kept him in the ICU since New Year’s Day. Reno sheriff Darin Balaam said at a press conference this week that Renner suffered a “tragic accident” after trying to save someone trapped in the snow.

Balaam said Renner was using a snowplowing tractor to help a motorist stranded in three feet of snow on a private road near Lake Tahoe on New Year’s Day when his own vehicle, a 7-ton Pistenbully, ran him over. The stranded motorist was a family member, the sheriff said, according to NPR.

“After successfully towing his personal vehicle from its stuck location, Mr. Renner got out of his (snowcat) to speak to his family member,” Balaam said. “The Pistenbully started to roll Co…

Monster Hunter Rise has finally made its way to PC after launching on the Nintendo Switch in 2021. With new graphical options and improved performance, the PC port of the latest entry in Capcom’s long-running series is the definitive version of the game, especially since it also features a number of crossover with other popular titles from the studio’s extensive catalogue, such as Street Fighter. Come from Sports betting site VPbet

The Street Fighter collaboration adds a new Event Quest that lets you unlock the Akuma Layered Armor for your Hunter. Aside from looking like the iconic Street Fighter character, this unique armor also lets you adopt some of his ferocious moveset. Here’s how to access the Street Fi…

A new video from PlayStation Access has given some key glimpses into the new features coming in Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade’s Episode Intermission DLC. Players can expect more of what made Final Fantasy VII Remake so memorable, like its updated renditions of classic songs and frantic semi-turn-based combat, along with some new mechanics. Come from Sports betting site VPbet

Combat with Yuffie has already been detailed by director Tetsuya Nomura in an interview on the PlayStation Blog, but today’s video on Intergrade goes a bit deeper. Since players will only have access to Yuffie in Episode Intermission, she’s been made as versatile as possible. The ninja can switch between short and long-range attack…

Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope is the sequel to the surprise crossover tactics game Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle. Sparks of Hope brings more Rabbid versions of Mario characters, a galactic setting, and more tactical possibilities to the fray. Its predecessor was a critical hit, what are critics saying about the sequelCome from Sports betting site VPbet?

Reviews are largely positive, citing the game’s innovative movement mechanics and thoughtful expansion of the original’s strengths. The GameSpot review of Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope is forthcoming, but in the meantime, you can check out our hands-on video preview.

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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is celebrating its one-year anniversary today, May 12, 2024. Below, we look at how its playful sense of experimentation is still leading to new discoveries.

There is no single file for “wagon noise” within The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. At no point in your travels throughout Hyrule will you hear a single track that was meant to replicate the sound of creaking wood moving along a dirt path. That’s because Tears of the Kingdom’s audio system is designed to operate just like its complex physics system. Sounds that happen naturally in the world–wheels turning and hooves stomping, for example–come together just like the wheels and cart themselves. They create a harmonious sound that is made up as you p…

Actor Timothee Chalamet (Call Me by Your Name) has been cast in the titular role of the upcoming Willy Wonka reboot from director Paul King (Paddington), according to Deadline. Titled Wonka, the film is expected to functionally serve as both a reboot and a prequel, focusing on the iconic inventor and whimsical chocolatier’s younger days before opening a factory.

Chalamet is a strong choice for this role, as the actor has starred in a number of coming-of-age films including Lady Bird, Hot Summer Nights, and Hostiles. Deadline is also indicating that this film will mark the first time Chalamet will sing in a film. Back in January, production was expected to get underway by this month at the latest.

There are a number of Willy Wonka-verse projects in the works. Wonka …

Microsoft’s deal to buy Activision Blizzard has been approved by another global regulatory body. South Africa’s Competition Commission announced on April 17 that Microsoft has unconditional approval to close the deal through its sub-division called Anchorage (as of July 3, the recommendation to approve the deal has now been fully completed). This follows approvals of the deal in Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Serbia, Chile, and Japan. All of this is happening against the backdrop of the ongoing Microsoft/Activision Blizzard merger lawsuit in the US involving the FTC.

“The South African Competition Commission recommended approval of our merger with Microsoft based on a thorough review of the facts about competition in the gaming industry. We appreciate this additional affirmation from an im…

Friday has dawned, and like clockwork, the solar system’s favorite Exotic arms dealer has returned to Destiny 2 to offer a new selection of gear for Guardians. Here’s where you can find him and what he’s carrying this week.

Head to the Tower, to the Hangar area, to find Xur this week. For his weapon, Xur is offering Fighting Lion. Hunters can pick up the Young Ahamkara’s Spine gauntlet; for Titans, there’s the Ursa Furiosa gauntlets; and for Warlocks, Xur has the Aeon Soul gauntlets.

Your eyes should go straight to the Aeon Soul that Xur is offering, which sports an unusually high stat roll of 67. Bungie recently tweaked the Aeon set of Exotics to be more rewarding and offer better sy…