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Linked to LaLiga powerhouse Real Madrid previously, River star Palacios is reportedly set to join Bundesliga outfit Leverkusen. The 21-year-old midfielder – also believed to have attracted interest from Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester City, Inter and Ajax – has established himself as a key member of Gallardo’s squad. And Gallardo vented his frustration after the in-demand coach was asked about Palacios’ future amid a potential January switch to Germany. “I don’t know exactly what is going to happen,” Gallardo told reporters....

Gambia are the lowest rated nation in their group according to FIFA rankings. They have, however, performed very impressively in the tournament so far. They beat Mauritania 1-0 in their opening game before holding Mali to a 1-1 draw in their second game. Gambia sit at the top of their group with four points from two games. A point will be enough for the Scorpions to secure automatic qualification for the last 16 of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations....

Included amongst the critics who vote on the awards are some of the industry’s biggest outlets, from Kotaku to Entertainment Weekly, many of who participate in the special Judge’s week demos that take place before the E3 show floor opens. Amongst the lauded games on the list are old standards like Halo 4 and Assassin’s Creed 3, and a bevy of newcomers like Beyond: Two Souls and The Last of Us....

Of course, the writers of Game of Thrones must’ve had their reasons for cutting this character, as interesting as they might be. It could be that this character is not essential to the overall plot of the story, even in the books. Or it could be that the writers just thought this character wouldn’t fit with the story they were telling. Yet, some fans must have missed this character’s presence....

Five of the new Xbox Game Pass games for May 2022 are available as of May 17. On PC Game Pass, subscribers can check out the critically-acclaimed Her Story, while those on console and PC can play the early access version of Little Witch in the Woods. Those across cloud, console, and PC can play Jurassic World Evolution 2 and day one game Umurangi Generation Special Edition. And finally, Skate has been added to the Cloud for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers thanks to the service’s integration with EA Play....

Kicking things off, Psychonauts 2 features an invincibility toggle as an accessibility feature, though the response has been something of a mixed bag so far. It’s reawakened a debate about the place of difficulty in modern games, which has been an ugly mix toxic comments and vitriol. However, the industry is trending towards more accessible games regardless. RELATED: Game Rant Arcade Episode 29: Live Service Assassin’s Creed, Switch OLED Announced...

Kicking things off, Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart finally has a release date, but it’s a bit troubling. Launching on June 11, the release date makes a God of War: Ragnarok launch in 2021 seem highly unlikely. With June being nearly empty, though, it seems like it will move more than a few copies. RELATED: Game Rant Arcade Episode 8 Next up, Six Days in Fallujah made a surprise return, though it still seems like a bad idea....

RELATED: Best First-Person Shooters Of All Time Be it first-person or third-person, shooter games put the feel of gunning into the hands of gamers in a very compelling way. People are free to enjoy this thrill without actually being in danger. Part of this tactical play is sneaking up on opponents or masking different strategies. A major player in this is the gun silencer chosen. Regarding this, these are the games with the most realistic gun silencers....

A game this successful is bound to attract similar projects, and there have been so many that “platform fighter” is now considered a genre unto itself. A staggering number of Smash clones have been made by both fans and competitors, though dismissing them as mere clones does many a disservice. Those looking for variety in the Smash genre are in for a treat, as the age of the platform fighter is already in full swing....

Despite these setbacks, GameStop is still trying to reinvigorate its franchises and stay afloat as the industry moves forward into the world of digital downloads and streaming. One of their recent efforts, consisting of huge rebranding and redesigns across many GameStop stores, was an interesting step in a promising direction. Unfortunately, the company recently announced another overall decline in their third quarter, while taking aim at next gen hardware like PS5 and the next Xbox....

Night 2 of the G1 Climax 30 featured the reigniting of one of the storied rivalries in NJPW with IWGP Heavyweight and Intercontinental Champion Tetsuya Naito facing Hiroshi Tanahashi. We also had a battle of two of the most known rule breakers in New Japan Pro Wrestling with Suzuki-gun’s Zack Sabre Jr. against the Bullet Club’s EVIL. We would also get the New Japan returns for Juice Robinson and KENTA, so there was more than enough for the fans in Osaka and watching at home to enjoy from the G1 Climax 30 Night 2....

Both teams lost their first games of the tournament against Fnatic and Acend respectively. Hence, both teams are determined to get a taste of their first win of the tournament tonight. G2 Esports and SuperMassive Blaze: Who will get their first win in the VCT Stage 1 EMEA Challengers? G2 Esports will face SuperMassive Blaze in a best-of-three series today. Fans are eagerly waiting for the clash between the two sides....

Chinese gadget maker Xiaomi recently announced plans to launch its first electric car in the first half of 2024. It’s part of a growing interest in translating personal electronics to the booming electric vehicle (EV) market in a move that could make cars that feel more like smartphones. “The mobile-first revolution, which has led to over 6 billion smartphone users today, has caused consumers to expect and demand mobile-first designs and experiences in every facet of their lives,” Nakul Duggal, an auto expert at the semiconductor and wireless company Qualcomm, told Lifewire in an email interview....

The Affleck Leak was a massive Pokemon Sword and Shield leak that first appeared on 4Chan. It spoiled several different things from new Pokemon, new forms, and some of the new mechanics that will appear in both Pokemon Sword and Shield. Like most unofficial leaks, the Affleck Leak was dismissed at first, but everything revealed from it so far has turned out to be true. So while these leaks should be taken with a grain of salt, don’t be surprised if they turn out to be true later on down the line....

The Frenchman made the headlines in February 2008 after Birmingham City converted a penalty to grab a 2-2 draw against Arsenal. Fabregas shows he’s still got it Gallas reacted by sitting on the field during stoppage time, an act that earned him criticism from some circles - but he remains unrepentant. “Maybe I was stupid but I was passionate,” he explained to Sky Sports. “It was very, very important for use to win the title and the players next to me were very young....

It will be an experience to savour for Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT), their fans and fans of Malaysian football as the Southern Tigers embark on a hugely important 90 minutes that could be of historical signficance. A positive result in at least an hour and a half of football against the mighty Gamba Osaka from Japan that could launch JDT as the first Malaysian team in the Asian Champions League group stage....

First and foremost, Diablo 4 and Overwatch 2 have been delayed. Blizzard cited input from new leadership as one of the reasons, with the two games now slated to release after 2022. It’s a massive pushback for the duo and comes at a time when the perception of Activision Blizzard is particularly sour due to the ongoing sexual harassment and gender discrimination lawsuit. RELATED: Game Rant Arcade EP. 44: Splinter Cell Rumors, Elden Ring Delay...

Starfield’s release date is supposedly being announced soon, despite the recent layoffs that have affected Bethesda. Moreover, The Last of Us continues to make the rounds in video game adaptation discourse, and fans have a lot of catching up to do if they are just now beginning their journey through Monster Hunter Rise. All that and more in this week’s roundup of games industry news. RELATED: Xbox Game Pass Only Has 1 Day One Game Confirmed for February 2023 So Far...

Lions coach Jim Schwartz says given Johnson's ability to play without practicing, that doesn't rule him out for Browns. The team is willing to send him out there a little less than fully healthy, given how big a difference-maker he is to their passing game. He was on the practice field on Thursday, but didn't participate in every drill. He did some footwork drills and pass-catching exercises. If Johnson plays, he steps into a tough matchup with cornerback Joe Haden....