All articles tagged with #lore
Halo Waypoint clarifies that all versions of Halo: Campaign Evolved are canon, resolves timeline discrepancies in The Fall of Reach, and confirms upcoming novels despite recent studio restructuring.
Warhammer Community outlines the Aeldari Exodites, detailing why they left decadent craftworlds, how Maiden Worlds like Syph shape their disciplined culture, and how Dragon Knights and Dragon Masters ride drakesteeds to defend their remote worlds. The piece also explains Exodite world spirits, kinship with Biel-Tan and Saim-Hann, and notes that Kill Team: Exodite will pre-order with lore, while Exodites can be used in Warhammer 40,000 via the accompanying rules article.
Warhammer Community introduces Warhammer Academy, a free hub for newcomers and hobbyists featuring more than 150 videos on Warhammer 40,000 (with plans to expand to Warhammer Age of Sigmar) that cover lore, collecting, building and painting, and gameplay, with enrolment beginning soon.
Blizzard’s Overwatch narrative payoff era continues with the Undivided webcomic, where Juno and Wuyang orchestrate a dinner date for Ana and Reinhardt, finally making their long‑shipped romance canon. The weekly story, available on Webtoons (13 issues out, up to issue 18 for subscribers), deepens character relationships as Blizzard leans further into lore drops alongside ongoing Vendetta/Talon conflict and hints at other potential ships.
Blizzard’s Overwatch reboot era is finally pushing its narrative forward: Vendetta has taken charge of Talon and is driving world-spanning intrigue, new lore appears in-game and through Overwatch: Undivided, and returning characters like Ana are resurfacing, signaling a meaningful, regular story rollout after years of pacing; while not all original themes may return, the series now treats lore as a central pillar rather than an afterthought.
Blizzard teases the next Overwatch hero with a silhouette, and fans suspect Frankie from the Deadlock Rebels; a full trailer is set for April 8 as the game ties new heroes to its ongoing Talon-centric storyline.
The Masters of the Universe trailer ignites fan debate over tone and casting, but the piece argues Earth’s long-standing role in He-Man lore, detailing Marlena Glenn’s Earth origins, DC crossovers (including DC Comics Presents #47), and era bible notes that pair Eternia with Earth. It also highlights that Alison Brie is credited as both Evil-Lyn and Professor Evelyn Powers, reflecting the film’s Earth-linked backstory ahead of its June 5, 2026 release.
Warhammer Community kicks off a weekly series revisiting the Black Books of the Horus Heresy, starting with the Night Lords. The article previews an excerpt from Book Two – Massacre that explores the Legion’s brutal cruelty and signals more installments (next up: the Thramas Crusade) to come.
The article previews the upcoming Warhammer 40,000 expansion '500 Worlds: Titus,' focusing on Captain Titus's mission to reclaim Ultramar from a Necron invasion, introducing new miniatures, rules, and lore, including the terrifying Nekrosor Ammentar and the shattered fragment of the Nightbringer.
Volume 2 of 'Stranger Things' Season 5 delves into the true nature of the Upside Down, Vecna's plans, and the backstory of Henry and Eleven, setting the stage for the final showdown, while also revealing Will's coming out as gay, which is crucial for defeating Vecna.
Bethesda collaborated with the Unofficial Elder Scrolls Pages to design a memorial character for The Elder Scrolls 6, honoring a forum user named Loranna Pyrel, through a charity fundraising effort for Make-A-Wish, after missing out on the original NPC design auction.
The article celebrates the 15th anniversary of Halo: Reach by exploring its lore, including the story of Beta-Red, the fate of Spartans, and Covenant forces, while also highlighting recent collaborations like Helldivers 2 featuring ODSTs, and upcoming Halo events and lore releases, emphasizing the game's enduring legacy and community engagement.
The article predicts that the Kirby: Star-Crossed World DLC will reveal new lore involving crystals and star characters called Starries, who may be responsible for sealing away evil entities like Void Termina and Galacta Knight, with hints suggesting possible appearances or references to these characters.
Donkey Kong Bananza reveals new lore suggesting Pauline is a child and a prequel to Super Mario Odyssey, with connections to the broader Mario universe and potential future game developments, including a new 3D Mario game.
The article provides a detailed, spoiler-filled overview of the complex and metaphysical story of Death Stranding, explaining its unique universe involving the afterlife, voidouts, and the origins of the game's characters, setting the stage for its sequel.