Posts

Summary Action RPGsare extremely popular, and they have been for over two decades at this point. There’s just something wonderful about exploring a brand-new world full of friends and foes while controlling a party, making strategic decisions around combat, and approaching different enemies in certain situations. While many classics in this genre are still available today on several platforms thanks toonline stores like Steam, the PlayStation Store, or the Xbox Store, others have unfortunately been shelved for years due to one reason or another....

Generally, in most manhwa, the presence of a god signifies the presence of anexpansive power system, in addition to a cast that is likely to have multiple overpowered characters, including the protagonist. Therefore, where there is power, there is a likelihood of a clash of powers between opposing forces, usually in the form of good versus evil. However, this piece focuses on the evil side of things, specifically evil gods. These entities have surpassed humanity and achieved transcendence by simply being created as they are or have attainedtheir godhood statusby amassing unimaginable power and using these powers to pursue their endless selfish interests to the detriment of other characters....

Summary Amusement Parks are, as the name suggests, a place for fun for everyone of all ages, where families, friends and loved ones can cement memories for years to come, and even immortalize them in picture booths. Rollercoasters, carnival games and a whole cornucopia of thrilling attractions await all those who come, making it somewhere horror surely has no place. But this is where people would be wrong, as developers have found ways to corrupt these bastions ofharmless fun into nightmares....

Summary Forgotten Empires has announced a new DLC forAge of Empires 2: Definitive EditioncalledChronicles: Battle for Greece, set to launch on Jul 27, 2025. ThisAge of Empires 2: Definitive Editionexpansion will add three new civilizations along with a huge 21-scenario campaign. There will also be animated cutscenes and some new gameplay improvements. Age of Empires 2: Definitive Editionis a remastered version of the classic real-time strategy game, featuring 4K graphics, better AI, and enhanced quality-of-life improvements like smoother pathfinding and easier multiplayer setup....

Genshin Impact’s version 5.2 update is expected to release on June 13, 2025. Ahead of the official Special Program livestream, there have already been plenty of leaks about this upcoming update, including a few confirmed features. This update will coincide withGenshin Impact’s release on Xbox platforms and will bring another chapter in the Natlan region’s ongoing story, new QoL features, more Natlan characters, and several other game changes. After the Archon questline fromGenshin Impact’s version 5....

As the year steadily comes to a close, the last batch of Japanese animated shows are airing, and thebest anime of Fall 2024ranks among the strongest offerings of the last 12 months. As with all quarters, this season has nearly every genre covered, including romance, action, fantasy (isekai and otherwise), sports, sci-fi, and even horror. At a glance, Fall has the most well-rounded lineup of the year, most of which are airing on either Crunchyroll, HIDIVE, or Netflix in North America....

Summary When someone hears the words “video games,” their mind probably jumps to legendary time sinks likeCall of Duty,Zelda, orFinal Fantasy. Or even MMOs or competitive gacha games that demand an absurd amount of hours just to keep up or stay in the game. But for anyone juggling a packed schedule or just cravingshort gaming sessions, keeping up with that level of commitment can start to feel overwhelming. However, there is still a delightful array of mostly undiscoveredindie gamesthat can be finished in just a few hours—something that many big-budget titles can’t quite pull off even after a whole day of gaming....

Summary There are four magical options inNew World: Aeternum: the Ice Gauntlet, Void Gauntlet, Fire Staff, and Life Staff. Each of these mystical weapons consumes mana energy and deals elemental damage instead of physical. Even if players aren’t using a particularly mage-like build, these weapons can be very useful. Magical weapons can prove to be very powerful when combined with complementary weaponry and the right abilities. Gauntlets and Staffs use a combination of AoE and crowd control-type abilities, as well as some important player buffs....

Gamers who love RPGs might adore the genre for its deep combat mechanics, interesting worlds, or the potential to authentically role-play many great characters. However, RPGs are almost unique in gaming as being one of the few genres that doesn’t just enable diplomacy, but often encourages it. Whether they take place in Medieval Bohemia, the plains of Faerun, or outer space, RPGs are a fantastic place to experience diplomacy-rich gameplay....

A player’s first look into the story of aSilent Hillgame begins with an intro that carefully plants the seed of curiosity.Silent Hillis a franchise most notably known for itsterrifying yet symbolistic creature designsto manifest our protagonist’s inner fears. So the intros feature a mix of monster horror and character introduction, all while a cool soundtrack by the game’s composer, Yamaoka Akira, plays in the background. Yamaoka’s soundtracks give each game intro its signature feel, teleporting players seamlessly into the world ofSilent Hill....

The Ages mechanic is a major new element ofCivilization 7, but it could end up getting in the way of a returning mechanic. While new information only recently started coming out aboutCivilization 7, enough has been revealed to show that it will be very different from its predecessor. A prominent culprit of this change is the Ages mechanic, which marks a radical new direction. How the new mechanic will play out inCivilization 7is still up in the air....

Summary Pearl Abyss, the developer behind the upcoming open-world action adventure titleCrimson Desert, allegedly turned down Sony’s offer to bring the game exclusively to PlayStation 5. Fans have been waiting to get their hands on the medieval RPG for years, andCrimson Desertis currently aiming for a simultaneous release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S in the second quarter of 2025. Initially planned as a prequel to the fantasy MMOBlack Desert Online,which wasreleased in the West in 2016, Pearl Abyss later decided to transform the game into a single player title set in the same universe....

Summary Dexter: Resurrectionwill commence filming in January 2025, with Michael C. Hall reprising the iconic role of Dexter Morgan.Paramount+with Showtime will air Dexter’s return in the summer of 2025. The sequel series will be set immediately after the events ofDexter: New Blood, with the titular serial killer seemingly fighting for his life after being shot by his teenage son, Harrison. The show will not be a limited series, so fans could be set for a few more seasons following Dexter’s adventures....