Summary While Link tends not to speak very much in theLegend of Zeldagames, that doesn’t mean that all the characters remain mute for the entire experience. In fact, there are plenty ofZeldacharacters who love speaking their mind, and some of them have even had the opportunity to set the stage for their respective game by having the chance to say the opening line. Considering how wildly different theZeldagames can be in terms of tone and aesthetic, this first quote is incredibly important in giving players a glimpse into what they can expect when diving into the newest adventure....

Summary RPGs are known for offering extensive possibilities forimmersion and customization, allowing players to live different roles within rich and detailed worlds. Among these options, taking on the role of a wizard is especially fun, with the freedom to create unique characters, explore complex stories, and experiment with mystical powers that make the journey even more fascinating and personal. In this way, thebest RPGs for those who enjoy playing wizardsgo beyond offering impressive magic....

The very firstGod of Wargame from 2005 contained an elaborate set of hidden messages from Kratos, requiring players to beat the game on its highest difficulty and physically call a real-world phone number. Since then, Easter eggs, references, and secrets have been a consistent part of theGod of Warfranchise. 2018’sGod of Warwas no exception to this franchise tradition, even in spite of its more reserved tone and complex themes. One ofGod of War’s most memorable secrets was its Shattered Gauntlet of Ages, which required players to find six gems scattered across the Nine Realms....

Summary The premiere of theStar Trek: Section 31movie is just over a month away. To get fans even more hyped, Paramount+ released a new official trailer this week that reveals a bit more about the first officialStar Trekmovie in eight years. Section 31features Oscar-winner Michelle Yeoh reprising herStar Trek: Discoverycharacter, Phillipa Georgiou. Georgiou and her ragtag crew of Section 31 operatives are tasked with the dirty work that Starfleet Intelligence can’t or won’t handle....

Quick Links Summary TheGame of Thronesfandom is thrilled about Warner Bros.’s prospect of bringing Westeros to the silver screen. The expansion of George R. R. Martin’s fantasy universe from film to television should be a smooth transition, since the franchise has massive world-building potential. With this development,GoTwill cement itself as an established franchise. Game of Thronesis likely to tread the path of Matt Reeves’The Batmanand Denis Villeneuve’s two-partDune,both of which have spanned films and TV series....

Summary AMC’sThe Walking DeadTV series may be done and dusted, but Robert Kirkman’s comics are still going strong. In a newly published deluxe edition of one of the original comics, Kirkman states that he initially had a new villain in mind but that they were cut from the series. Since 2010, the horror ofThe Walking Dead’s post-apocalyptic vibes not only enthralled viewers but also haunted them to the core. Watching a group of survivors band together to take on the living dead proved to be a challenge as the show’s characters went through hell and back in order to make it out alive....

Summary The latestThe Witcherbook has at last revealed Geralt of Rivia’s year of birth: 1211. The protagonist ofThe Witcherseries hence turned out to be much younger than some fans were suspecting. Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski has consistently written Geralt as an experienced monster hunter ever since his first short story starring the now-famous witcher, published in 1986. But none ofThe Witcherbooksor short stories have ever spelled out his exact year of birth untilRozdroże kruków(Crossroads of Ravens), which came out in Poland on June 21, 2025....

Summary Several of Ubisoft’s big open-world titles from recent years are being offered up toXboxusers for pennies on the dollar. These huge discounts are running simultaneously toXbox’s massive 300+ game “Last Chance” sale, which is due to end on January 13. Xbox has been known to constantly be running sales and offering up discounts for its gamers alongside itspopular Game Pass subscription service. One part of these sales is the “Just For You” page of the Xbox store, which curates discounts for titles based on the individual gamer’s personal tastes....

Summary Things just got slightly easier forCall of Duty: Black Ops 6Zombies players, with a useful new tool being made to help those struggling with one of Citadelle des Morts' unlockable swords. This new tool will likely allow more fans to enjoyCall of Duty: Black Ops 6’s newest map, potentially opening the door for even more players to complete Citadelle des Morts' main Easter Egg. Black Ops 6brings back several fan-favorite features like classic prestige and theater mode, things that have been highly requested....

Summary Quick Links The world ofOne Pieceis an incredibly dangerous place. Especially on the Grand Line, pirates, the Navy, and huge monsters lurk around every corner, waiting to take down an unsuspecting ship. At times, between the deadly weather, massive Sea Kings, and the Warlords and Emperors, the only safe place in theOne Pieceworld is the safety of land. However, although living on an island is certainly much safer than sailing the open seas, there are plenty of extremely dangerous islands in the world ofOne Piecethat may be even more deadly than exploring the New World itself....

Summary After a wait that felt like forever,Ghost of Tsushima’s sequel,Ghost of Yotei, has finally been revealed and is closer now than it has ever been before.2025 is already a massive year for gaming, with big titles likeKingdom Come: Deliverance 2,Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii,Avowed, andMonster Hunter Wildslaunching, but now thatGhost of Yoteihas been confirmed to be released sometime this year, it’s an even greater time to be alive....

Now thatIntergalactic: The Heretic Prophethas finally been announced after long being rumored to be under development, players should expect to see and hear more about Naughty Dog’s upcoming new IP in 2025. During 2024’s The Game Awards, Naughty Dog revealed a PC remaster ofThe Last of Us Part 2and its new sci-fi IP,Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. Naughty Dog’s reveal ofIntergalacticoffered interested players new insight into its protagonist, setting, and potential story....

Summary Quick Links The Winter 2025 anime seasonhas finally begun, and many shows have premiered their first episode, including Medalist, a sports anime about ice skating that fans of 2016’s incredibly popular award-winningYuri!!! on ICEmight just be able to use to fill the void left after the MAPPA-produced ended with hopes of a movie completely dashed. WhileMedalisthas a completely different approach to its characters and premise, it hits emotional notes well and could go on to be one ofWinter 2025’s best anime titlesshould it continue as well as it began....