Posts

There are a few genres from the early days of gaming that have persisted into the modern day. One of those genres that has fallen by the wayside a bit is the Metroidvania, pioneered by theMetroidandCastlevaniafranchises. These games combine 2D side-scrolling action with dynamic puzzling that often requires players to double back once they’ve received new abilities, creating a replayability that is seldom found in other genres. In recent years, much of the genre has been supported by indies keeping the tradition alive, but one half of the genre’s namesake has recently returned in the form ofMetroid Dread....

It’s fair to say thatMinecraftwill go down in history as one of the most successful games of the last ten years. Its sophisticated building mechanics, and vast sandbox world, mean thatMojang’s juggernaut of a title has near-infinite reply value. Much of this replayability stems from the creative community that is dedicated to building so many interesting structures. It seems as though the fan base will never get tired of unleashing its creativity upon the game, and a recent build has shown that it’s possible to make something that doesn’t even look like it came fromMinecraft....

The newMorbiustrailer gave a deeper look at the world inhabited by Jared Leto’s living vampire and one of the most puzzling aspects about it is figuring out exactly in which universe it all takes place, especially due to the way the film appears to be linked toVenom: Let There Be Carnage. To make things even more exciting for fans,Morbiusis already teasing a fewSpider-Manconnections too, and just likeNo Way Home, it seems to be borrowing a little from eachSpider-Manfilm series out to date....

Acquisitions have become more and more prevalent among game companies in recent years, to a degree that is somewhat concerning. Consolidation of talent may be a good thing from certain points of view, but from a consumer perspective, it can often lead to less creative voices being spotlighted in an industry that is already fairly monolithic. Either way, another massive buyout is rumored to be in the very early stages....

Summary The Fourth Great Ninja Waris one of the most catastrophic events to have occurred in the world ofNaruto. This war was fought between the Akatsuki members, who had allied with Kabuto, and the Shinobi Alliance. This war was certainly the biggest to have ever taken place in theNarutoworld and it saw shinobi from all over the world band together to fight against a common enemy. While quite a lot of powerful ninjas made a great name for themselves in this war, there were others who couldn’t do anything other than disappoint the fans....

Summary Since 2013,The Last of Ushas been Naughty Dog’s flagship franchise, bringing fans together through Joel and Ellie’s journey. The franchise has since expanded to encompass other forms of media, including a television series. However, there are hints that the studio has its eyes on a new IP. This is an exciting idea, as it means Naughty Dog will flex its creativity in new ways. Additionally, this news shouldn’t upsetThe Last of Usfans....

Summary There have been several rumors surroundingAssassin’s Creed Infinityfor quite a while now, and it seems like Ubisoft is going for a novel live-service-based approach for the game. While similar speculations have floated around in the past, the most recent gives a better idea of how the elements will influence the future of theAssassin’s Creedfranchise. The past fewAssassin’s Creedgames have been quite divisive, starting all the way from the release ofOrigins....

Summary Nintendo Switch Online members can now unlock new profile icons based onSuper Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels. The icons will only be available for a certain period of time, similar toprevious unlockable Nintendo Switch Online icons, and can be purchased as NSO members playSuper Mario Bros.: The Lost Levelsduring the prescribed time period. Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levelshad been added to Nintendo’s Switch Online NES library in 2019. It was originally released asSuper Mario Bros....

Nintendo has had some extremely successful consoles in its time, but theNintendo Switchmanages to stand out from the crowd. In the last few years, theSwitchhas managed to outsell tons of Nintendo consoles, including the highly popular Wii, which moved nearly 100 million units. Switch sales have yet to slow down, either, and the momentum will likely be preserved as Nintendo continues to release compelling new Switch titles. Still, fans are just as interested in Nintendo’s future as they are in the present....

With the recently released titleOnce Upon A Jester, Dutch indie studio Bonte Avond is attempting to translate the highs and lows of live performance into the video game medium. The game’s launch announcement at theNintendo Indie World Showcaseon Jun 10, 2025, presents players the opportunity to undertake a bold, hilarious fantasy heist by becoming world-class theater performers. Once Upon A Jesterfollows best friends Jester and Sok as they plot a scheme to steal a massive diamond hidden within the walls of the royal castle....

One Piecemanga and anime have been on a roll since it was one of the most hyped and watched anime last year and its buzz is still going strong this year so far. The audience is particularly impressed by the writing and storytelling skills of the creator ofOne Piece, Eiichiro Oda. It is because of his storytelling skills that the audience ofOne Pieceis pretty aware of the fact that its story only gets better every time there is a new arc in the story....

Blizzard’s team-based multiplayer first-person shooter made a big impact on the gaming community when it was first launched in 2016, and since then,Overwatch’s fanbase has continued to grow. To celebrate six years since the game’s release, Blizzard has launched the Anniversary Remix Vol. 1. The event started on April 5 and is running all the way until April 26. The nostalgia-filled event will have a bunch of content for fans to enjoy, letting them relive some of the best of the bunch when it comes to previous skins, weekly challenges, and brawls....

Summary A dedicatedPalworldplayer has bred an incredibly fast Direhowl. These rideable wolf-like Pals are already “slightly faster than most mounts” according to their Partner Skill, so this well-bred Direhowl is impressively quick. Considering all there is to explore and accomplish inPalworld, having a fast mount can be a smart addition to a team. InPalworld, players can breed Pals to collect the strongest creatures of each type, which is important when creating the best Pals to use as mounts, warriors, workers on the farm, and more....