After years of silence, Naughty Dog finally announced its next game,Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet,at The Game Awards 2024. Developed by the team behind classic PlayStation franchises likeUncharted,The Last of Us, andJak & Daxter,Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophetis a sci-fi action-adventure game with a retrofuturistic twist. It takes place in an alternate universe thousands of years into the future, one in which interplanetary space travel was invented in the 1980s. From what was shown in its reveal trailer, the game appears to have a very strong retrofuturistic aesthetic, much likeFar Cry 3: Blood DragonorCyberpunk 2077....

Summary Isekai anime are mostly action or adventure and they involve taking the protagonist to a magical world through reincarnation, transportation, or summoningwhere they go on epic quests. But some isekai anime have a dash of romance, making the protagonist’s adventure more exciting and their new life in a magical world more heartwarming. In isekai anime with cute romances, the protagonist is not just going on epic quests they are also swept up inadorable, heartwarming romancesthat make their adventure more exciting....

Summary Quick Links From the very beginning ofJujutsu Kaisen, fans could tell that Nobara was going to be extremely important. After all, she was a part of the main trio in the story, which, as is often the case in the shonen series, drove the plot forward more than anyone else. That said, Nobara being a woman certainly made fans wonder whether the author would be able to do justice to her or not....

WithKingdom Hearts 4underway, Square Enix should bring back a fan-favorite world from the series' debut. Traverse Town served as the central hub for the first game and remains memorable for its calm atmosphere, endearing characters, and distinct musical theme. Despite its enduring appeal, Traverse Town was noticeably absent inKingdom Hearts 3. While players explored a range of new worlds, the absence of this nostalgic location felt like a missed opportunity to connect with the series' roots....

Summary Warner Bros. is heavily focusing onThe Lord of the Ringsfranchise at the moment as they explore further stories and aspects of Middle Earth.The Hunt for Gollumis a confirmed spin-off movie being created, and while there aren’t too many details known about this, there is a lot of excitement about what could be focused on, given the popularity of Gollum as a character. ThisLord of the Ringsfilm is slated to be released in 2026, with Andy Serkis in the lead role....

Summary AMarvel Rivalsplayer recently climbed to Grandmaster I and has a tip regarding team composition for gamers looking to rank up as well. Season 1 ofMarvel Rivalsis just around the corner, and players can expect to see more details about upcoming characters and maps very soon. A recent promotional image showed off The Fantastic Four, with NetEase Games announcing that the iconic Marvel family will be coming to the game in the near future....

Metaphor: ReFantaziohas quickly established itself as one of Atlus’ most significant releases. The RPG launched to immense acclaim, selling over one million copies on its first day, making it one of the company’s fastest-selling titles.Winning Best Art Direction and Best Narrative at The Game Awards 2024only added to its growing prestige. These accomplishments, paired with its innovative approach to the genre, have sparked discussions about its potential to join Atlus’ other iconic franchises,PersonaandShin Megami Tensei....

Strategy games don’t necessarily need to challenge the player every step of the way. The inclusion of difficulty options coupled with more casual takes on this genre ensures that players will have a great time playing such games without feeling too challenged. However, some players actively relish the idea of playing hardcore strategy games that are full to the brim with many complex factors to keep track of. A lot of patience and knowledge is required to ensure that players don’t tear their hair out whileplaying these strategy games....

Summary Premiere developer Naughty Dog’s latest endeavor, the IP-initiatingIntergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, has seen some of its contributors leave a few clues online indicating the potential for the game to lean in part toward horror. The sub-five-minute announcement trailer forIntergalactic: The Heretic Prophetwas full of hints and winking Easter eggs for fans to dissect, but the majority of the narrative is still shrouded in mystery. Gamers have been eagerly awaiting any information on the next project from Naughty Dog, a studio that’s produced several games broadly considered to be among the greatest ever made....

Strandshas a whole new puzzle for Christmas Day today. If you want to win this one, you will need to not only figure out the theme for today, but tease out the words from the jumble of letters in the puzzle’s grid. If you already knowhow to playStrands, you might still need a hand with this one. If so, this article is here to help, with everything from general clues to the overall puzzle to spoilers for the full answer....

Summary Game of Thrones—and by extension, its source material, George R.R. Martin’sA Song of Ice and Fire—is widely regarded as the benchmark for epic fantasies for a reason. Besides its complex sub-plots and tale of power struggles, succession, and sorcery, its semi-grounded production aesthetics giveGame of Thronesan edge overThe Lords of the Rings. Game of Throneshas been accused of nerfing many castles such as Moat Catlin, Casterly Rock, and Highgarden. However, there’s one that remained as grand in the show (although it did change looks inHouse of the Dragon) as it was in the books:The Eyrie and its surrounding valley....

Summary Quick Links The Straw Hat Pirates have gone from being a small crew from the East Blue all the way to being an incredibly powerful bunch who have now registered themselves among the elites of the world. Their journey has been truly fascinating over the years, and it is the fact that they have overcome all the obstacles in their way that fans love their adventure as much as they do....

Summary Quick Links The bounty system ofOne Piecehas always presented a unique alternative to a more traditional power scaling system. These bounties, though they work as an in-universe explanation of a character’s threat level, also help give a strong indication to the audience of just how strong a character is. While this isn’t an exact science, it’s a nice in-universe mechanic that keeps track of the general power level of the characters inOne Piece....