TheBattlefieldfranchise has certainly had its ups and downs for the better part of the last decade. WhileBattlefieldhas had its share of successes, the most recent entries have seen diminishing results for the venerable first-person shooter franchise. Nowhere was this more evident than in the franchise’s most recent entry, 2021’sBattlefield 2042, taking a live-service approach but proving to be too big for its britches. One notable topic of conversation aroundBattlefield 2042was itscomplete lack of a single-player campaign, a major departure from every previous title in theBattlefieldfranchise....

Summary JoJo’s Bizarre Adventuremay have become a household name, in large part thanks to the anime adaptation, but the original manga has actually been going since the late 1980s. As a result, it has become one of the longest-running manga stories still in publication, which has resulted in plenty of volume covers for fans to admire. These covers grant author Hirohiko Araki a chance to showcase his incredibly unique artistic style which incorporates a lot of style and fashion to spruce up the character designs....

Summary Games will often have some feature or minigame to take the edge off their gameplay.Final Fantasy 7has terrorism, identity crises, and an impending apocalypse, but that isn’t going to stop players from breeding the right Chocobo to win the races at the Gold Saucer. EvenSilent Hill 2could reveal the cursed town’s latent evil was caused by a dog working an old-timey mechanical console. Open-world games are perhaps even less grave than either RPGs or survival horrors....

Summary It’s not a stretch to say that 2024 wasone of the best years for anime, though that’s something that can be said for most of the past few years. Every time, studios and writers surprise viewers with more and more anime released, new and old, adaptations and originals, that continue to wow the audience. The romance genre is no different, with new adorable and spicy titles appearing each year. It can be hard keeping up with every single one, but watching the best ones is worth the time investment....

Summary TheGame Boy Advancehad a shorter life than the original Game Boy but it truly had some bangers on the handheld. Their legacy has not been forgotten too as many have been ported to other consoles with enhanced editions or even remakes. There are also the various digital stores that Nintendo has set up on their consoles from the 3DS to the Switch. The Switch’s GBA selection is modest but mighty and there are even some great RPGs in the mix likeGolden SunandMother 3, but only in Japan for that one....

Summary TheResident Evilfranchise has gone through many changes throughout the series. Whether it’s the change in camera perspective, the switch from zombies to more humanoid enemies, or even simply the sudden turns in the wider narrative, it’s fair to say no game is alike, though there is still a glue that keeps all of these titles within the same franchise, and that’s the traditions they carry. Since the very firstResident Evilback in 1996, there have been several features, mechanics, and general quirks that have been implemented in almost every game in the series....

Summary Quick Links The second half of themost anticipated matchinBlue Lockhistory begins. The moment many fans have been waiting for is finally here, and Shidou joins the U-20 team to continue the game and show his devilish dominance on the field. Blue Lockwas not able to fully unleash or tame the devil, but with the born genius Itoshi Sae on his side and ready to let him set loose on the field, can he turn the tide in U-20’s favor, or are they destined to lose?...

Summary Quick Links Blue Lock’s second season came to an end with a two-episode special, which aired on Jul 01, 2025. Titled vs. U-20 Japan, the show made its much-awaited return in October 2024. The second season of the anime was quite polarizing, which is why it received mixed reviews. ​​​​​​Ahead of the finale of Blue Lock season two, a new cast member was revealed. The new character is named Michael Kaiser, and he will be voiced by Miyano Mamoru, who haspreviously worked on Steins;Gate, Death Note, and Pluto....

Summary Castlevania Nocturneis the sequel to theCastlevaniaseries. After the immense reception for the first season, it was hardly surprising that Netflix picked it up for another season. With the premiere of the second season around the corner, the official X (formerly Twitter) associated with the anime released a new trailer. The video gives the audience an idea of what to expect from thesecond season of Castlevania Nocturne. Judging from the trailer, the stakes will be rather high, which means more enthralling battle sequences are on the way....

Den of Thieves 2: Panterais the upcoming sequel to 2018’sDen of Thieves, a heist movie that tells the story of ‘Big’ Nick O’Brien (Gerard Butler) and his unorthodox police crew as they attempt to track and apprehend a sophisticated criminal gang led by Merriman (Pablo Schreiber). The first movie’s climax reveals that the character of Donnie (O’Shea Jackson Jr.), thought to be Big Nick’s informant, was actually the mastermind behind Merriman’s plans, so the sequel finds Nick hot on Donnie’s heels in pursuit....

Summary In a display of skill, YouTuber and Twitch streamer Skumnut has achieved an incredible feat by beatingElden Ring’s New Game+ 1,000 andShadows of the ErdtreeDLC without taking a single hit. This is a massive accomplishment for theElden Ringplayer, who tackled the game’s challenging world and completed it with a level 1 character. Elden Ringis known for its challenging gameplayand vast open world. ItsShadow of the Erdtreeexpansion builds on this, adding new areas, bosses, and lore....

Summary OneElden Ringfan has challenged themselves with what most would say is an impossible task: defeating Messmer without getting hit every day untilNightreignreleases. The new title was revealed at last year’s The Game Awards, coming as quite a surprise considering developer FromSoftware’s past comments regarding the franchise. To build up hype, and presumably get some practice in, one fan will be defeatingElden Ring’s Messmer untilNightreignis released in 2025. Players are already preparing to celebrate the third anniversary ofElden Ring, though the game has never once seemed to lose its spot in popular culture....

Summary TheEpic Games Storehas revealedTerraTechas the fourth free mystery game for the latest promotion. TheEpic Games Storefree mystery game promotion for December 2024 is in full swing. It started off with a game that was free for an entire week, and it has now transitioned to daily free game giveaways. Thefirst Epic Games Store free mystery gamefor this year’s iteration of the promotion was survival gameThe Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria....