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2024 has been a year filled with great games so far, butMetaphor: ReFantaziois arguably one of the best among them. This turn-based JRPG fromPersonadeveloper Atlus received a widespread positive reception when it came out in October and, according to review aggregators like OpenCritic and Metacritic, garnered perfect 10/10 scores from more than 25 outlets.Metaphor: ReFantazio’s critical success can be attributed to its lengthy, 8-year development time and the talent it had behind it....

Summary Game Rant can exclusively share the first official trailer forMy Hero Academia: Battlegrounds. Aside from showcasing its action-packed gameplay, the video also offers some developer commentary on how thisRobloxexperience came to be. Created by Los Angeles-based Gamefam in partnership with Crunchyroll and Toho, the first officialMy Hero AcademiagameforRobloxwas originally announced in December 2023. It’s been in beta testing ever since. While someRobloxYouTubers had previously shared limited footage from this ongoing test,My Hero Academia: Battlegroundswas still waiting for an official gameplay reveal until today....

Connectionsis here with another collection of difficult words that need to sorted properly before you run out of tries. Each word can only go into one category, and each category can only hold four words. Not only do you have limited mistakes you can make, you also have some red herrings that can trip you up during play. If you are stuck on thisdifficult puzzle gameand looking for some help, this article is here for you....

Connectionsis a word puzzle game that gives you sixteen seemingly unrelated words, and you need to put them into four mystery categories. In order to win, you can’t make more than three mistakes, and you need to figure out all those secret groups before then. If you are stuck on thisdifficult puzzle game, you’re able to find all the help you need in the article below. Each section contains helpful things like general hints, category clues, spoilers, and even the full answer to this game....

Summary Nintendo Switch Onlineis adding two classic Game Boy AdvanceF-Zerogames to its library on October 11, including one previously only available in Japan. There is no shortage of older games to be discovered in theNintendo Switch Onlinecatalog, with new ones being added regularly since the service first launched in March 2017. September 2024 saw the addition of several classic Super Nintendo titles likeBattletoads/Double Dragon,Cosmo Gang The Puzzle(orPac-Attackas it was known outside Japan),Big Run, and the once Japan-exclusive Kunio-kun no Dodgeball da yo Zen’in Shūgō....

Summary Indie hitManor Lordsis currently 30% off onSteam. This substantial discount brings it down to its lowest-ever price onSteam. Manor Lordsis a real-time strategy that combines medieval city-building mechanics with large-scale battles, with both of these aspects prioritizing realism in how they are implemented. Developed by one-person studio Slavic Magic,Manor Lordsbecame the most wishlisted game on Steam before launchingas an early access title in late April 2024. This level of anticipation proved to be justified, as the game went on to become one of the most successful indie releases of the year, selling more than 2....

Summary There’s no denying that theOne PieceIP would be nowhere near as popular and recognizable as it is today if it wasn’t for Toei Animation’s animated adaptation, whichbegan airing as far back as 1999. And while this anime is often criticized for its slow pacing and stretched-out scenes, it still does have some major highlights. This has been especially true during the past few years, in which Toei Animation finally stepped up its game and managed to produce some beautifully animated battles that elevate the content of Eiichiro Oda’s manga....

Summary Persona 6may very well be one of the most anticipated games at the moment. Despite the fact that there is no official release date on the horizon, the massive success ofPersona 5is propellingPersona 6forward. While any information aboutPersona 6is desirable, knowledge of its Personas and how they might relate to the game’s themes might be at the top of that list. The Personas in the last fewPersonagameshave largely revolved around a core theme, drawing inspiration from both real and mythological individuals who exhibited a certain quality relevant to each game’s story....

Summary Based on a comment by a reputable leaker, somePokemonfans are thinking that the Generation 10 games will be set in a region inspired by Italy. The Generation 10Pokemongames have not been officially announced at the time of this writing, and at this rate, it’s unlikely that franchise fans will learn of the games for quite some time. Right now, thePokemonfranchise is busy with other projects.Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocketis releasing at the end of this month, and next year,Pokemon Legends: Z-Awill be hitting store shelves....

For all its strengths and weaknesses, one element ofCyberpunk 2077stands the best chance of weathering the test of time: its narrative. The world-building, character writing, andunpredictable plot ofCyberpunk 2077help make it a consistently engaging, blockbuster storytelling experience, reaching and even surpassing the quality bar that audiences have come to expect from CD Projekt Red in the wake of theWitcherseries. Hopefully, the same can be said aboutProject Orion,Cyberpunk’s in-development, mysterious sequel....

Secretlab TITAN Evo Goku Edition Secretlab has introduced its first-ever gaming chair based on the popular anime franchise and its brightest star, Goku. This chair commemorates the 40th anniversary of the Dragon Ball brand with familiar features like lumbar support and pebble seat while adding a detailed, Goku-inspired design. To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Dragon Ball franchise, Secretlab has unveiledthe new TITAN Evo Dragon Ball Z Goku Edition. This limited-edition gaming chair is a tribute to one of the most beloved anime characters of all time, and a Dragon Ball fan favorite, Goku....

The following contains spoilers forSmile 2andThe Medium. It also includes discussion of child abuse, rape, and suicide.Reader discretion is advised.Smile 2doesn’t have anything positive to say about trauma. The sequel to Parker Finn’s feature debut is a grim, haunting, and intense affair that reasonably emulates the feeling of an actual nightmare. It feels almost unfair to suggest that the film has a message. It’s more devoted to constant panic than its thematic elements....

Summary According to a newly published patent bySony, the Japanese technology giant is developing a hand device that would assist game developers in utilizing the PlayStation 5 controller’s haptic feedback abilities.Sonyhas registered a number of software and hardware patents in recent months, giving audiences a look into the research and development efforts that could shape the future of gaming. ThePlayStation 5 DualSense controllerand its haptic feedback functions have been receiving attention recently, with the release ofAstro Botand other titles focusing heavily on implementing these unique device features....