What the Sifu Game Can Learn From Absolver

Sony’s latest State of Play seemed like it was geared almost entirely toward known PS4 and PS5 games, with updates related to everything from AAA titleFinal Fantasy 7 Remaketo indie games likeSolar Ash.It was pretty short on new announcements, but develop Sloclap did sneak one in amongst the other more famous games.Sifuis what Sloclap had to offer, and it looks like a significant boon to the PlayStation. After all, martial arts games are fairly hard to come by nowadays, so it’s good to have this unique title under the PS4 and PS5’s belt....

June 30, 2025 · 3 min · 625 words · Emily Brown

X-Men '97 Toy Reveals First Look At Marvel Villain Sentinels

When Marvel Studios' anticipated new animated series,X-Men ‘97, premieres, fans of the original will be greeted with a familiar villain returning to the screen. Now that Disney has fully absorbed Fox Studios, the MCU is finally introducing mutants, which began withMs. Marvel. But more than anything, viewers are ready for theX-Mento enter the universe.X-Men ‘97will be a precursor to this, and producers reported the upcoming series will pick up where the original left off....

June 30, 2025 · 3 min · 465 words · Derek Thompson

7 Reasons To Be Excited For Dragon Ball Daima

Summary Dragon Ballis one of the grandfathers of anime, having paved the way for what the genre is today. Created by Akira Toriyama,Dragon Ballhas a legacy that spans over five decades, telling the story of Son Goku, an orphaned alien sent to the Earth to conquer it but instead making it his home.Goku is arguably the most recognizable and most popular anime characterin the world, with an absorbent amount of the population wishing they could also do a Kamehameha....

June 29, 2025 · 4 min · 825 words · Jerry Allen

9 Pro Tips For Session: Skate Sim

RELATED:Mistakes Everyone Makes When Playing Session: Skate Sim Of course, not everyone has to throw themselves into the skate pit (get it?) without some preparation. There are quite a few things to consider that will ease players in the simulation game so that getting started can be as smooth as possible. Here are 9 pro tips forSession: Skate Sim. 9Don’t Forget the Settings This varies from person to person, but skaters may find features they would like to be more or less sensitive to....

June 29, 2025 · 6 min · 1179 words · Bryan King

Animal Crossing New Horizons: 5 Things That Are Bad Etiquette On Your Friend's Island (& 5 It's Usually Okay To Do)

The major appeal ofAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsis thesocial aspect, allowing players to visit friends without ever having to leave the comfort of their home. Players can pick up their belongings and travel to a new island, designed and owned by their friend, and hang out with them amongst the fruit trees and residential houses. RELATED:10 PS4 Games To Play That Are Similar To Animal Crossing: New Horizons When visiting a friend, there are certain things you can do ontheir islandand certain things that youcanbut probably shouldn’t — or at least ask first....

June 29, 2025 · 4 min · 811 words · Phillip Green

Anime: The Most Iconic Nemuidere Female Characters

While not as well-known as the numerous tsundere andyandere characters in anime, the nemuidere character archetype is still a familiar and lovable archetype that anime fans cherish. The term “nemuidere” is derived from the phrases “nemui,” which means sleepy in Japanese, and “deredere,” which means lovey-dovey. RELATED:The Most Iconic Nemuidere Female Characters in JRPGs A character is labeled a nemuidere if they spend long periods of time asleep, regardless of their intentions....

June 29, 2025 · 4 min · 830 words · Jacob Pineda

Bayonetta Origins Using the Cheshire Cat Really Hones In on Alice in Wonderland Inspirations

Fans of PlatinumGames' action-adventure seriesBayonettamay have been surprised whenBayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demonwas unveiled, as the next entry in the beloved franchise signaled a huge departure from the previous games. Instead of a fast-paced, action-packed experience,Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demonis a whimsical prequel story that follows Cereza as a young girl before she comes into her full power. In addition to a change of pace and narrative focus,Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demonalso has some interesting influences, like its references to Lewis Carroll’s Victorian classicAlice in Wonderland....

June 29, 2025 · 3 min · 604 words · Jason Lopez

Best Legend of Zelda Sequel Games, Ranked

The Legend of Zeldaseries is as famous for its divergent timelines as it is for its adventures. So many of its variables lead to different outcomes. For one example,Ocarina of Timetechnically has two different sequels, while alsp being a prequel toA Link to the Past. For another, the original NES game is a distant sequel toA Link Between WorldsandTri Force Heroes. And all the diverging timelines fromOoTsomehow led toBreath of the Wild....

June 29, 2025 · 6 min · 1090 words · John Brown

Bud Light Enters the Console Wars

In yet another odd moment for the strange year that is 2020, Bud Light has entered the console wars. The BL6 — which Anheuser-Busch directly compares to the PS5 andXbox Series X/S— is a gaming console with an in-built projector that also doubles as a beer koozie. Which there is still much discussion regarding the new consoles a week after their launches, it is clear that the American brewing company is utilizing this time as a marketing opportunity....

June 29, 2025 · 2 min · 406 words · Darin Smith

Bungie Reducing Communication with Fans Due to Threats Towards Staff

Destiny 2developerBungiehas often had an open line of communication with its fans. Usually,Destiny 2players can expect a weekly update from Bungie where they will hear more about the latest changes made to the game. Details on big changes toDestiny 2like The Witch Queen expansion were given freely to fans with each This Week at Bungie blog post. However, while fans will still be getting regular information on updates andchanges toDestiny 2, it seems like Bungie may be changing its attitude towards communication in other ways....

June 29, 2025 · 2 min · 413 words · Kristen Edwards

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Gets Black Friday Discount

Summary Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3has been treated to its first-ever wave of discounts that reach up to 15%. The newly introduced offers, which only cover the console versions of the shooter, are part of Activision’sBlack Friday 2023 video game deals. This time-limited sale arrives exactly two weeks after Sledgehammer’s newest title hit the market. While its critical reception has been mixed, the underwhelming reviews thatModern Warfare 3received were largely rooted in its lackluster story campaign, whereas its multiplayer experience enjoyed fairly widespread praise....

June 29, 2025 · 3 min · 575 words · Lisa Sherman

Camper Van's Puzzles Focus on the Desire for Order and Aesthetics

Camper Vanis in the works for PC, mobile, and the Nintendo Switch after hitting its Kickstarter goal in just 16 hours. If nothing else, that speaks to the popularity of cozy organizational games.Camper Van’sblock organization puzzles and focus on interior design may satisfy quite a few folks then, but the creators say its puzzle gameplay also foreshadows a deeper meaning to the protagonist’s and player’s journey. In a recent interview with Game Rant,Camper Vancreator Malapata Studio, an independent video game studio from Spain, detailed the correlation between its environmental storytelling and campers' personal growth through the puzzle gameplay....

June 29, 2025 · 4 min · 745 words · Carrie English

Cast Away: What Was In That Package?

Cast Awayis perhaps the best survival movie of all time that serves as major inspiration to keep moving forward in life no matter what happens, because “you never know what the tide will bring in.” The film stars Tom Hanks as Chuck Noland—a FedEx businessman who lives a hectic, fast-paced life with no intention of slowing down. He is in love with Kelly Frears, who is played by actor Hellen Hunt....

June 29, 2025 · 6 min · 1095 words · Kristin Newton