Team Asobi’sAstro Botis a triumph. Sprucing up the budding Sony mascot, who had previously been featured in the well-received, but not Earth-shattering,Astro Bot Rescue MissionandAstro’s Playroom,Astro Botbrings the titular character into the upper echelons of gaming iconography, sending him on a nostalgic journey of PlayStation history in the process. But it’s not just PS1 reminiscing that makesAstro Botso great—not by a long shot. A true audiovisual tour-de-force,Astro Botmakes full use of the PS5’s DualSense controller, utilizing it in ingenious, but also somehow obvious, ways to maximize enjoyment....

Summary It’s not just the protagonists ofJoJo’s Bizarre Adventurewho come with stunning character designs, as author Hirohiko Araki has also ensured that the villains in this long-running series also have visually distinct appearances. In fact, some ofJoJo’svillains' designs have even gone down as iconic considering how instantly recognizable they are, but when stacked up against one another, who has the most distinct appearance of the bunch? For a villain’s design to stand out, it needs to say something about their character, their goals, their ambitions, and ultimately, the persona that they are trying to present to the viewer....

This year has been rife with gaming rumors and leaks, and theSwitch 2has been front and center. Coming up on its eight-year anniversary, Nintendo’s current console has had an impressive lifespan, but the imminent announcement of theSwitch 2has kept many gamers eagerly waiting in the wings. Just this week, another potential accessory for the Switch 2 was leaked, adding to the excitement. The leak in question claims to have revealeda Switch 2 controllerattachment that turns it into a wheel....

Summary Marvel fans will soon see the rebooted version ofFantastic Four. One of the cast members said they delivered their character’s popular tagline. The Fantastic Four: First Stepswas first announced at the 2019 San Diego Comic-Con. Marvel Studios released casting details on Valentine’s Day, May 31, 2025, withPedro Pascal as Reed Richards/Mr. Fantastic, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm/Invisible Woman, Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm/Human Torch and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm/The Thing....

Summary AFortniteplayer has shared a hilarious clip highlighting one way the game’s new movement system has killed them. Since its release in 2017, Epic Games has been improving the movement inFortnite, but some recent changes may not be ideal. Fortnitehas gone through many updates since its release in 2017, with each Season and Chapter making its own changes. Some key things that have been added over the years are turbo building, fast editing, visual sound effects, sprinting, mantling, and more....

Summary Unfortunately forElden Ringfans looking forward toElden Ring: Nightreignco-op, the new game will not have cross-platform support.Elden Ring: Nightreignwas one of the most surprising announcements at The Game Awards 2024. Its reveal trailer left many fans incredibly excited, especially as it was emphasized that the new game was a co-op-focused experience. SinceElden Ring: Nightreign’s debut at The Game Awards, some disappointing revelations have come about in regard to its co-op features....

Summary Genshin Impacthas revealed the Event Banners for Version 5.3, as Citlali and Mavuika will feature during the first half of the patch, while the second half will be headlined by Arlecchino and Clorinde. With three new characters, two Lantern Rite skins, a major Flagship Event, and the conclusion of Natlan’s Archon Quest, Version 5.3 is set to be an ambitious update forGenshin Impact. Moreover, Version 5.3 is set to introducea new Chronicled Banner toGenshin Impact, this time featuring a lineup of Liyue characters....

Summary Despite over two millennia passing since the peak of Greek antiquity, culture continues to draw inspiration from the mythology of that time. The wealth of characters, rich stories, and the lessons that can be learned are still of great value in the modern world. As a result, there have been many video games either inspired by or directly following Greek myths, some great and others less heralded. Despite the plethora of Hellenistic experiences available in this medium, there are still many characters and stories just waiting to be explored, and others that need to be better represented than they have been already....

Summary Fans exploring the many maps ofMarvel Rivalshave spotted a sight in one of them that could’ve been pulled right from the iconicHalofranchise. The seeminglyHalo-inspired scenery is found on aMarvel Rivalsmap set in the Wakanda. Though the Marvel Cinematic Universe is by far the most popular and widely known expression of Marvel’s worlds and aesthetic these days,Marvel Rivalscleverly draws from a variety of inspirations to populate its multiversal setting. Among these is its version of Wakanda, which is a far cry from the hidden, isolated city state shown in popular films likeAvengers: Infinity Warand theongoingBlack Pantherfilm series....

Quick Links Hollow Knightis one of those games that’s designed to please both players who love Soulslikes and people who are fans of 2D side-scrollers. This amazing game is not only set in an exciting world, but also presents players with considerable challenges that are almost always very enjoyable. One of the most important things that you’ll want to do before setting out to get the Monarch Wings isgetting the Lumafly Lantern, as you’ll have to go through a considerable part of the Deepnest area, which can be a nightmare to navigate in the dark....

One of the most common points of praiseIndiana Jones and the Great Circlehas received over the last week has been how authentic the game feels. This is a pretty weighty term that can mean an array of different things, but in the case ofIndiana Jones and the Great Circle, it’s the perfect word to describe the game and all it achieves. Practically every mechanic and technical feature inIndiana Jones and the Great Circlefeels authentic to the beloved movie franchise it’s based on....

Summary FutureXboxexclusives are likely to become exceptions rather than the norm, a well-known industry insider has said. This claim was offered as part of a wider explanation about how Microsoft supposedly plans to decide on which games to keep exclusive toXboxmoving forward. Microsoft officially started its multi-platform publishing foray in February 2024, when it announced thatfour Xbox games would be ported to rival platforms. That quartet subsequently materialized in the form ofPentiment,Hi-Fi Rush,Grounded, andSea of Thieves....

Summary Quick Links Jujutsu Kaisen’sfinal volume, volume 30, was released recently, around Christmas. Fans have been long awaiting this release, especially thanks to the addition of a brand new epilogue that focused on a few characters. In this volume, however, Gege dropped an interesting message, which could mean massive things for the future ofJujutsu Kaisen. Gege’s Message in the Final Volume of Jujutsu Kaisen Gege Gives Hope To The Fans In every volume, mangakas tend to leave messages for the fans, and while usually, they’re not the most relevant or serious messages, in the final volume ofJujutsu Kaisen, Gege dropped quite the peculiar message that could be interpreted in a very interesting way....