“Why did the games after the PS2 era stop having life in them?”: Ahead of Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero’s Release, Some Fans Are Hopeful It’ll Be a Return to Form

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed The excitement levels are at an all-time high forDragon Ball: Sparking Zero, which is set to bring back the nostalgic vibes of theBudokai Tenkaichiseries with modern graphics and gameplay. There was something ethereal about the old PlayStation 2 days when games felt more like passion projects full of soul than the mass-produced titles of today....

August 25, 2025 · 4 min · 742 words · Randall Baker

“You have inner demons that you have to fight first”: The Witcher 4 Is Redefining Monster Encounters With a Fresh New Approach

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed CD Projekt Red andThe Witcherhave always been known for making worlds full of complex characters and stories. And our experience as gamers in the Continent is full of morally ambiguous choices with thrilling monster encounters. WithThe Witcher 4coming out next, CDPR has something up its sleeve. The studio is pushing the boundaries of what defines a “monster” in its universe....

August 25, 2025 · 5 min · 860 words · Tina Clark

5 Best Raiden Shogun Genshin Impact Cosplay From Japan

The Raiden Shogun is by far one of the most popular characters inGenshin Impact, so it’s no surprise fans have been cosplaying the Electro Archon. Several members of theGenshin ImpactJapanese community have been cosplaying Raiden Ei since we first officially saw a glimpse of her with Version 2.0. Long before she was actually playable. As someone who regularly engages with the JapaneseGenshin Impactcommunity, Here are some of the best Raiden Shogun cosplay from Japanese fans I’ve spotted lately on Twitter....

August 24, 2025 · 3 min · 558 words · Jacqueline Noble

5 Upcoming Games You Won’t Want to Sleep on in 2024

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed This year has been a great year for gaming with several high-profile releases such asAlan Wake 2,Baldur’s Gate 3,Marvel-Spider-Man 2, and many more. While this year was stacked with some of the best video game releases, fans are already looking forward to the upcoming games next year to see if they live up to the set high standards....

August 24, 2025 · 7 min · 1292 words · Edwin Mckinney

8 Best New Pokémon ROM Hacks in 2025

I understand how satisfying it can feel to playthe same old ROM hacksover and over again. I mean, at this point, I could run throughPokemon FireRedwith my eyes closed. I know the story, I know the enemy teams, and I know how to progress effectively. But sometimes, it’s important to branch out and to give new creators a try. Because, of course, every once in a while, an absolute gem comes along which blows the others out of the water....

August 24, 2025 · 8 min · 1526 words · Jackson Strickland

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Featured in Financial Times After In-Game Interest Rate Cuts

It’s no lie thatAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsisan incredibly popular gameand if you’re not aware, players are living a whole new life within it during the coronavirus pandemic. Players arerunning businesses, people areselling villagerson the internet, and of course, raking the money in by selling a bunch of creatures that will no doubt be makingPETA bloody annoyed. Now, bizarrely, the in-game bank has made the front pages of theFinancial Times. Asreported by NintendoLife, Tom Nook has made the front page of the Financial Times after thelatest major updatetoAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsintroduced a rate cut that left many players shocked....

August 24, 2025 · 2 min · 313 words · Derek Hoffman

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Sales Top 26 Million, Closing in On Mario Kart 8 Deluxe as Best Selling Switch Game

Every quarter Nintendo releases itsfinancial data. These reports are packed with the latest sales figures on the Nintendo Switch’s hardware and software as well as Nintendo’s other ventures, such as their mobile titles. Today is the day in which they released their report for Quarter 2, which ran from July 1 to September 31 this year. Alongside the news that in its first couple of weeksSuper Mario 3D All-Starssold like hotcakes, Nintendo has revealed that the rest of their titles aren’t doing too badly either....

August 24, 2025 · 3 min · 451 words · Rebecca Walters

Bad Monkey Review — A Frustrating Waste of Time

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Bill Lawrence is back with another TV series for Apple TV+ calledBad Monkey.Lawrence is known for creating the smash-hit seriesScrubsand co-creating the hit Apple TV+ seriesTed LassoandShrinking. Bad Monkeyis based on the 2013 novel of the same name, written by Carl Hiaasen. Lawrence, known for getting the big stars to work on his project, sees Vince Vaughn, Michelle Monaghan, and Jodie Turner-Smith star in the lead roles of the ten-episode series....

August 24, 2025 · 4 min · 782 words · Ryan Davenport

Baldur's Gate 3: Karmic Dice, Explained

Quick Links InBaldur’s Gate 3, you’ll be presented with a plethora of options and customizations that can alter the way you play the game. Be it choosing whichdifficulty settingsuits you best orwhich race to play. Related:Baldur’s Gate 3: Best Cantrips, RankedHowever, some choices can slip under the radar as the game doesn’t explicitly state what they do and how they affect the gameplay. Karmic Dice is one such setting that is a toggle-able option in Baldur’s Gate 3 that can be turned on or off at any point in your playthrough....

August 24, 2025 · 2 min · 395 words · Jaime Ross

Black Myth Wukong Doesn’t Feature a Map At Launch, but How Big Is It Compared To FromSoftware’s Sekiro Shadows Die Twice?

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Game Science’sBlack Myth Wukong, the highly anticipated action RPG, just officially released today to very positive reviews, breaking records on Steam charts. It has drawn comparisons to many other games in the genre, especially FromSoftware’sSekiro Shadows Die Twice. As players have gotten the chance to spend a few hours with the game so far, one question that comes up is how the map size inWukongcompares toSekiro,especially since the game doesn’t include a traditional map feature....

August 24, 2025 · 4 min · 759 words · Emily Moyer

Chainsaw Man Chapter 152 Release Date Confirmed Following Delay

The previous chapter ofChainsaw Manwas an absolute game-changer! Denji’s transformation back into Chainsaw Man was a huge moment. He realized the world needed his powers to fight evil and that dreaming of a normal life had to wait. Now, the anticipation’s high to see those chainsaws in action in Chapter 152, bringing back the intense violence and action the series is known for. It’s like the calm before the storm, and we’re all waiting to see how Denji’s powers will shape the story moving forward....

August 24, 2025 · 3 min · 464 words · Ashley Smith

Death Stranding's Communications Director is Helping You Learn Japanese From the Recording Set

Kojima Productions' Marketing and Communications Director Aki Saito made headlines earlier this month when he saidÂDeath StrandingÂwasnothing like he thought it was. However, if you haven’t been followinghis social media account, you are missing out on premium Japanese lessons, straight from the recording set ofÂDeath Stranding.The latest Tweet from Saito-san focuses on hisÂDeath StrandingÂtshirt. Pointing to the shirt, he gives the Japanese phrasing for “Where did you get it?“ どこで手に入れたの?...

August 24, 2025 · 2 min · 364 words · Sarah Baldwin

Destiny 2: How To Find & Complete Winterbite's Exotic Quest

Quick Links EveryDestiny 2expansion is full ofnew and unique weapons, and this newLightfallchapter is no different. As you explore and fight your way across the city of Neomuna, you will have a plethora of weapons to get your hands on to help you on your journey to stop The Witness and the Shadow Legion. RELATED:Destiny 2: How To Find & Complete Vexcalibur’s Secret Exotic Quest One such weapon isthe exotic Winterbite Stasis Glaive, which you’re able to use to slice down enemies in close-quarters or fire a large projectile that will freeze any enemies around it....

August 24, 2025 · 4 min · 828 words · Mr. Robert Kim III