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Every now and then we get a video game that is so groundbreaking that it serves as inspiration for a host of other games. This can be in the form of a particular mechanic, art style, and in some cases even an entire genre. For example, FromSoftware's Dark Souls series is responsible for the birth … Read more
Important takeaways Pokemon Scarlet and Violet surpassed Pokemon Red and Green as the best-selling game in the franchise in Japan, with 8.3 million copies sold in Japan. Despite technical issues at launch, players praised the open world exploration of Scarlet and Violet. The impact of the success of Scarlet and Violet highlights the popularity of … Read more
Unless players are still working towards ship module upgrades or title unlocks, there isn't much in the way of perpetual progression in Helldivers 2 in addition to incremental Premium Warbonds to buy and spend medals on. On the other hand, Helldivers 2s achievement/trophy list behaves as a complementary form of progression that players can engage … Read more
Mr. M from Monopoly GO has showered its players with love, and it pays off in the form of amazing freebies. From the limited edition Spellbound Sofia token to the adorable Spider-Man token in the Amazing Partners event, Monopoly GO players have been treated to a variety of exciting cosmetic items. These gifts are not … Read more
Battle Shonen manga are all the rage because of their engrossing action and engaging stories. Fans love the idea of seeing heroes and villains rise to new levels of power, raising the stakes of each battle as these battles reach their bombastic conclusion. Family 6 Shonen Manga that can be difficult to adapt into an … Read more
Important takeaways Salazar fails to slow down Leon despite many traps and schemes in Resident Evil. Chris Redfield loses teammates consistently in various games, with tragic results. Ethan Winters faces cruel twists of fate in Resident Evil 7 and Village, and experiences heartbreaking losses. Living in a world where zombie and BOW outbreaks are a … Read more
Important takeaways A leaked clip reveals rewards for the upcoming Black Ops 6 Hit List event, giving players clear goals to earn points. Community and personal rewards can be achieved through simple milestones based on in-game elimination in all modes. Simplified Hit List game mechanics make the event fun and offer a rewarding experience for … Read more
If you've played previous Black Ops games, you're already familiar with the concept of Dark Ops challenges, which are some of the hardest to achieve in the game. These challenges are hidden in the progression menu, with no descriptions or hints on how to complete them. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 continues the tradition. … Read more
Important takeaways Ratatan, the spiritual successor to Patapon, will be released in 2025 on multiple platforms. Ratatan will maintain Patapon's rhythm-strategy gameplay while introducing roguelike elements and 4-player online co-op mode. The game was successfully funded on Kickstarter in 2023 and aims to enhance the experience of the original Patapon series. Game Source Entertainment has … Read more
As a genre-defining developer that rose to prominence on the back of groundbreaking Soulslikes, From software has built one of the most impressive action RPG catalogs in contemporary gaming. Since these titles are as celebrated for their nuanced storytelling as they are for challenging gameplay, it's only natural that these elements often come together when … Read more
