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Some games can’t be separated from their legacies, and few embody that more thanDragon Ball: Sparking! Zero. As the latest licensedDragon Ballgame from Bandai Namco and Spike Chunsoft,Dragon Ball: Sparking Zerohas already caught the worldwide fandom’s attention by officially continuing theDragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichiseries, just under its Japanese “Sparking!” subtitle.Dragon Ball: Sparking Zerohas challenged a gaming legend for the right to be its successor, and it’s done a good job at reaching its lofty goals, even if its reach frequently exceeds its grasp....

Summary EA has released Title Update 3 forEA Sports FC 25, nerfing the First Time Lobbed Through and driven passes, alongside making some significant improvements to the AI. Fans had previously expressed concerns over the game’s mechanics being unbalanced, and the developers have addressed some of the most pressing issues in this latestEA Sports FC 25update. With EA adding a plethora of new features to the franchise with the release ofEA Sports FC 25, many fans were hyped about its launch, but several issues negatively impacted the game’s release....

It’s not the best time to be anEAfan, as evermore shutdowns continue to loom on the horizon. Moreover,EA’s slate of closures includes a particularly high-profile mobile game that’s been on the market for 12 years. EA has something of a reputation for shuttering both games and studios. Aside from the numerous online games that the company has closed down, with the publisher releasing annual replacements for multiple franchises, many studios have met the ire of its fanatical restructuring....

Remedy Entertainment is typically known for making third-person, single-player experiences, but its next game,FBC: Firebreak, is a big departure from those genres. Unlike most of the Finnish developer’s other works, likeAlan WakeandMax Payne,FBC: Firebreakis a multiplayer first-person shooter. The game, which was announced at an Xbox Partner Preview event earlier this month, is set in the world ofControl, the acclaimed action-adventure title from 2019. InFBC: Firebreak, players will partner together in squads of up to three people and explore the Oldest House, a federal bureau that’s been overrun by strange, supernatural entities....

Pikminis one of Nintendo’s most often overlooked IPs, but with the success ofPikmin 4, that may be beginning to change. Despite the failure of the series’ first spin-off title, Nintendo shouldn’t be afraid to take new chances with thePikminfranchise. ThePikminseries debuted later than most of Nintendo’s popular titles. WhileMario,Zelda, andMetroidwere among the first major successes for the company,Pikminwouldn’t surface until the GameCube era in 2001. Despite its late arrival on the scene though,Pikminhas gradually become accepted among the company’s most loved IPs, and with good reason....

[REDACTED]has a ton of different enemies you need to keep track of during your runs, and one of those enemies is your corpse. You don’t have to fight it, of course, but if you choose to, you may get some really powerful rewards as a result. Finding and defeating your corpse is an entirely different ballgame, though. It’s essentially a mini-boss that you can try and take on, and it gets more difficult with the better equipment you had in your previous run....

Quick Links Those who are familiar with Atlus’ flagship franchise,Persona, will find thatMetaphor: ReFantazioshares many similarities with the Persona series, especially when it comes to Royal Virtues. Royal Virtues are character attributes that are essential for unlocking certain Follower Bonds, new shops, and dialogue options. There are five Royal Virtues andWisdomis the one you need to prioritize in the early game. Wisdom reflects the protagonist’sintellect and problem-solving skillsand is essential for unlocking two new shops....

Quick Links A default layout may not be to everyone’s taste.Throne and Libertyallows players tocompletely remap their controlsso that they can have the best experience possible. These can be paired alongside changing othersettings to help improve the game’s performance. This can also be used by players to assign lesser-used features to morecomplex bindings. This in turn will free up quick and easy bindings to their most frequently used features. How to Change Key Bindings for PC in Throne and Liberty As one would expect, players will be able torebind their keysby opening up the menu and navigating over to Settings....

Summary Quick Links Hunter x Hunterhas been going strong each passing week, and given where the story is right now, it will continue to do so for some time. Fans are awaiting the release ofHxHchapter 404 after the exciting three chapters that have been out so far. The Succession War arc has grown to be a fan-favorite arc that is currently heating up. The war doesn’t have to end in full bloodshed,and Kurapika looks for a way to save as many people as possible....

Summary As most fans of the medium will agree, Nen is one of the most unique power systems in anime and manga history. Its blend of different aspects,such as Nen types(Enhancement, Transmutation, Emission, Conjuration, Manipulation, and Specialization), the Four Major Nen Principles (Ten, Zetsu, Ren, Hatsu), and Advanced Nen Techniques (Gyo, In, En, Sho, Ko, Ken, Ryu), all come together for a well-detailed and intriguing power system. One of the many detailed aspects of Nen is Nen Exorcism....

Summary Quick Links Hunter x Hunterhas been heating up with its most recent chapters of the Succession War, and quite a lot of interesting characters are currently taking center stage, such as Halkenburg. Halkenburg is one of the princes of the Kakin empire, and definitely a character that fans should keep an eye on. He has showcased his ability before inHxH, however, fans finally know what this ability’s name isfollowing chapter 403 of series....

Quick Links Geo is arguably the most underrated Element inGenshin Impact. Due to the lack of Elemental Reactions, Geo has to rely on pure, raw power to be viable in the meta of quick-swap and Elemental Reactions. Therefore, it’s no surprise that newer Geo units are packed with high multipliers, leaving older characters behind in the tier list. Both Xilonen and Chiori are some of the bestGeo characters inGenshin Impact. However, when both are on the same banner and the budget allows to only pull for one character, a comparison must happen to determine who’s better to get....

Summary Kaiju No. 8has introduced several fascinating and terrifying Kaiju; all of them brought their set of abilities and personality traits into the mix. Among them is Kaiju No. 15, very peculiarly linked to Kikoru Shinomiya, who makes this otherwise monster-chaotic scenario emotional to the fullest degree. It wasn’t only a pretty strong antagonist, but it basically embodied Kikoru’s insecurities and personal struggles. This Kaiju forms an arc central to the story ofKaiju No....