Diablo 4 has had details finally shared about its first post-launch season of content, Mortal Kombat 1 has had more characters revealed, and Capcom’s Resident Evil remakes don’t seem to be going away any time soon. Today, The Best War Games’s weekly recap takes a look at some of the most notable headlines from the past week.
Street Fighter 6 is rolling out its first DLC character soon, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 will have more to share at SDCC 2023 this month, and more news about Deadpool 3 is gradually trickling in alongside set photos. All that and more in this week’s roundup of games industry news.
Friday the 13th: The Game Leaves Players with a Final Parting Gift
Friday the 13th: The Game fans have known that it would be shuttering for quite some time now, and its delisting later this year will officially close that book. However, until then, players will now have free access to legendary perks, maxed-out level caps, all challenge skulls unlocked, and more.
Diablo 4 Season 1 Details Revealed
Many fans are likely still making their way through the story campaign or endgame content in Diablo 4, but fresh content is on its way with Diablo 4’s Season of the Malignant arriving on July 20, which will require players to start a new character to access it.
Mortal Kombat 1 Reveals New Main Roster Characters and Kameo Fighters
Mortal Kombat 1 has already won fans over with how dynamic its Kameo system looks. Now, Mortal Kombat 1’s newest trailer was unveiled during its first Kombat Kast and debuted Smoke, Rain, and more.
Street Fighter 6’s First DLC Character Spotlighted with New Gameplay
Street Fighter 6 is beginning to roll out its post-launch DLC characters. To start it off, Rashid has been given a release date and a new look at gameplay.
Capcom’s Resident Evil Remakes Are Given a Promising Update
While it seems like Resident Evil is here to stay for the foreseeable future, that future is at an interesting crossroads between what to do for its remake and mainline continuities. Capcom is discussing the franchise’s future and how it can be received more broadly, and in that regard fans remain hopeful for a Resident Evil Code: Veronica remake.
Features
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 already gave fans a lot to dissect in its lengthy gameplay reveal, but a lot more about the sequel might be learned soon thanks to it having its own panel at SDCC 2023 on July 20.
Movies & TV
It’s been public knowledge for a while now that Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine will appear prominently in Deadpool 3. It is still currently unknown what the character’s look will be or how he will tie into the movie’s events, but rumors suggest that Jackman’s Wolverine could finally be donning yellow tights. Further, more actors have been reportedly announced to reprise their iconic Marvel characters, and set photos show Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool in a more vibrant costume.
Guides
Marvel Snap always has new meta to consider depending on which game mode is being played and what locations are being highlighted. Players may also want to orient their deck around a particular card or card ability, such as Ghost’s Ongoing ability to have cards played after the opponent’s.
The Best War Games Exclusives
The Best War Games spoke with Blizzard developers about Diablo Immortal and the choice it made behind debuting the franchise’s first new playable class in nearly 10 years.