12 Anime Characters Who Can Beat Kratos

The iconicGod of Waris known for his immense strength and impressive fighting skills. Throughout his journey, Kratos has faced some of the toughest foes in the world of gaming and emerged victorious.He has taken on various powerful godsand iconic monsters, from Cerberi to Death himself. RELATED:Anime Characters Who Can Defeat Hulk However, in the anime world, there are numerous characters with abilities that can rival or even surpass Kratos'. Some of them have the potential to defeat Kratos in battle, while others can completely annihilate him....

July 20, 2025 · 5 min · 1039 words · Carlos Johnson

7 Factors That Will Make You Love Sakamoto Days

The universe of anime isheavily crowded with shonen battle series, serving the same stale formula of overpowered protagonists with underpowered personalities. But while having some personality is a necessity for a good protagonist, there can be times when having none is actually more beneficial. Meet Taro Sakamoto, a legendary hitman who retired for love, got married, had a child, and gained aconsiderable amountof weight, and that’s pretty much it. But still, somehow, Sakamoto Days hooks readers from episode one....

July 20, 2025 · 6 min · 1157 words · Molly Holder

A Few of You Might Have Issues Playing Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Thanks to a Mistake by Square Enix

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Final Fantasy 7 Rebirthhas finally been released worldwide. This installment of the remake trilogy follows the success of theFinal Fantasy 7 Remakefrom 2020 and will explore areas and regions beyond Midgar, which was the only fraction of the original version covered in the first game. While the game will cover a significant amount of content, justifying the decision to have two discs in the package, there seems to be a mistake for early adopters in Asia and Japan....

July 20, 2025 · 4 min · 736 words · Kent Grant

Anthem Demo Has Exceeded EA and Bioware's Expectations, Promises "Many Updates and Improvements" in Full Version

Bioware announced via theirofficial blogthat theAnthemdemo results have surpassed their expectations. On the technical side, the last session of the demo from February 2 to 3’s weekend went particularly well and no considerable issue emerged. BioWare took theissues that plagued the first weekend at heartand seems they successfully managed to avoid further problems this time. Moreover, in total, more than 40 million hours ofAnthemhave been played by gamers around the world over the two demo weekends....

July 20, 2025 · 2 min · 333 words · Julie Williams

Arkane Studios Documentary Will Show Footage from Cancelled Half-Life Project and More

For over 20 years, developer Arkane Studios has made a name for itself on games that focus almost entirely on player agency and choice. From franchises such astheÂDishonoredÂseries, to 2017’sÂPrey, to classics likeÂDark Messiah of Might and Magic, Arkane has been at the forefront of the “immersive sim” genre and has had a profound effect on games developed in that style. Given the studio’s history, there are plenty of untold stories and revelations from Arkane waiting to be discovered, with a new documentary exploring the studio’s lengthy history and impact in the games industry....

July 20, 2025 · 2 min · 334 words · David Henderson

Astro Bot Excluding VR Is Sad, But It’s For The Best

Following a myriad of leaks and rumors, Sony officially announced Astro Bot at the latest State of Play show. The follow-up to 2020’sAstro’s Playroom, this is the full-fledged Astro Bot game fans have been waiting for, complete with much deeper gameplay mechanics and more of the PlayStation Easter eggs fans have come to love and expect. Set for release this Holiday season, this is sure to be an exciting title and a refreshing change of pace from PlayStation’s current first-party approach....

July 20, 2025 · 6 min · 1097 words · Krystal Ford

Atelier Lulua: The Scion of Arland Reveals Rorona's, Liona's New Designs [UPDATED]

Gust revealed in this week’s Famitsu the new design of Rorolina “Rorona” Frixell inAtelier Lulua: The Scion of Arland.Other characters were revealed as well. Rorona is an extremely talented alchemist and the mother of Lulua. Because of her job, she tends to travel a lot, ending up leaving Lulua alone most of the time. Even now, Rorona is still really into baking pies. We also learned that Lulua loves curry since her childhood, and it will be possible to make some using alchemy and use it in battle....

July 20, 2025 · 4 min · 647 words · Jeffrey May

Baldur’s Gate 3: Proficiency Explained

Quick Links Baldur’s Gate 3often has players roll a D20 to determine if they pass or fail a skill check. While there is a lot of randomness to those rolls, proficiency will add to that roll to increase your odds of passing the skill check. Related:Baldur’s Gate 3: Every Companion, Ranked While having a negative modifier to a roll is possible, you’ll want to prioritize making checks that you’re proficient in....

July 20, 2025 · 3 min · 442 words · Joann Strong

Best Indie JRPGs

There’s truly something special about JRPGs. The simple concept of “standing in a row” for turn-based battles is an enduring foundation for some ofthe best retro games,as well as modern gems that innovate in the genre. 10 Best JRPGs With No Grinding Don’t have time anymore to grind JRPG boss fights? Check out our grinding-free list of JRPGs to try instead. Whether you’re thirsty for more of a favorite or hunting for something new,the indie scene is filled with great JRPGs from which to pick....

July 20, 2025 · 6 min · 1242 words · Alan Rivera

Best Roguelike RPGs, Ranked

The Roguelike genre is filled to the brim with some seriously amazing adventures. Some are bite-sized and some feel like endlessly replayable journeys. The genre has exploded in the modern age, with many companies both Indie and Triple-A tossing their talents into the ring and attempting to produce the next big thing. This explosion in popularity has seen some amazing genre-blending and some visually stunning creations that have elevated what players once thought was possible for the Roguelike space....

July 20, 2025 · 5 min · 982 words · Christopher Allen

BioShock 4 Dev Hell Continues As Leadership And Remake Are Canned

While it’s been over a decade since we last saw an entry in theBioShockfranchise, it seems whatever was cooking at developer Cloud Chamber, the executives at 2K Games didn’t like it. BioShock 4 (for lack of a better name) underwent a publisher’s review, and it failed so badly that they aren’t only looking to overhaul parts of the game, but also its management. BioShock Creator Wants You To Get The Whole Game With Judas Ghost Story Games is battling through development hell to finish their upcoming FPS game Judas....

July 20, 2025 · 3 min · 434 words · Jodi Bell DDS

Breath Of The Wild: Where To Find The Thunder Helm

Quick Links The Thunder Helm is a rare and valuable item inThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. It can be obtained by the player through the completion of a series of side quests inGerudo Town. Not only is the Thunder Helm a visually striking piece of armor, but it also has the ability todeflect lightning strikesand increase the player’s resistance to electricity. RELATED:Best Adventure Games This guide will walk you through the steps needed to obtain the Thunder Helm, including the requirements for starting the side quest and the tasks that must be completed to claim the helmet as your own....

July 20, 2025 · 4 min · 741 words · Justin Blankenship

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Weekend Steam Performance Edges GOTY 2024 RPG

One of the most anticipated RPGs in recent memory was released this past week, and I’m not referring to The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered. In case you didn’t know, a little indie developer named Sandfall Interactive released their first-ever game,Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. The old-school, turn-based RPG not only surprised gamers but alsoimpressed a lot of critics. It’s now the best-reviewed game of 2025 so far. While publisher Kepler Interactive hasn’t shared sales figures, the game is off to a promising start....

July 20, 2025 · 3 min · 607 words · Victor Yates