Summary Sometimes it’s nice to play a game that brings out our inner child, feeling pangs of nostalgia for simpler times with no jobs, taxes, and other responsibilities. That’s not to say that games where players control children can’t be impactful, as one need look no further than the likes ofBrothers: A Tale of Two SonsandThis War Of Mine. Nintendo’s juggernaut console of the early 1990s, the SNES (Super Nintendo Entertainment System), is home to several games with child protagonists which are fondly remembered to this day....

Summary There are many Isekai storiesout there for fans of fantasy anime, and for those looking for overpowered main characters reincarnated as children, there are plenty to choose from. These range from stories about historical heroes who came back to live in a new age, to simple people from modern Japan who went to live in a fantasy world as younglings from a respectable family. There are plenty of great Isekai anime that feature an overpowered main character reincarnated as a child....

Arcanemay have only lasted two seasons, but it proved to be one of the most well-received video game adaptations yet. The series became a major success on Netflix, bringing together both hardcoreLeague of Legendsfans and non-gamers alike. Although the short lifespan ofArcaneis bittersweet, the series will hopefully serve as a blueprint for future animated game adaptations. Now thatArcanehas come to an end, it will be interesting to see which games, if any, get a similar animated treatment....

Final Fantasy Tacticsremains one of the more unanimously acclaimed entries in the franchise, despite its obvious status as a spin-off. Between an innovative gameplay system and a nuanced, historically-inspired narrative, it’s typically seen as a release that is a high bar for the tactical RPG genre as a whole. With rumors of a possible remake brewing, however, a return toFinal Fantasy Tacticsmight find itself in competition with newer games depending on when it hits the market....

Quick Links FortniteBallistic has marked its debut, featuring 5v5 intense multiplayer action. In thisCounter Strike-inspired game mode, players can take on the role of attackers or defenders, working together to plant a Rift Point Device at one of two sites, or defend each point with an arsenal of weaponry. The competition is fierce inFortniteBallistic, and withFortniteprimarily being a Battle Royale game, diving into this additional mode is sure to throw some players off....

Summary Fans can finally get a more proper look at the weapons available to the dual protagonists ofAssassin’s Creed Shadowsafter an update from Ubisoft detailed each character’s play style. Previous trailers forAssassin’s Creed Shadowsconfirmed that both characters, Yasuke and Naoe, would have unique abilities, but this is the first time fans have gotten an in-depth look at them. Assassin’s Creed Shadowsis changing the usual formulas for the series in a lot of ways while also bringing back a few staple mechanics fans have been asking for, like hidden blade combat and a focus on social stealth mechanics....

Ubisoft has given some insight as to how long the main storyline in the upcomingAssassin’s Creed Shadowsmight take to complete, and while the actual figure is somewhat hard to determine, it seems comparable to other recent entries.Assassin’s Creed Shadowsis set to return the franchise to the action RPG formula of previous entries, which may justify its length. Assassin’s Creedhas evolved a lot as the gaming industry continues to grow and shift with time, going from a grounded retooling of aPrince of Persiaprototype to a full-fledged action RPG franchise with its latest entries....

Summary Quick Links Back in June,Attack on Titancreator Hajime Isayamaannounced a new project, and it will start soon! This project is apparently not directly related toAttack on Titan, but it also involves Eren’s Japanese voice actor, Yuki Kaji. It is titledSoyogi Fractal. This project is currently marketed as part of the 20th anniversary of Yuki Kaji’s career as a voice actor, and it’s related toSoyogi Soyogi, a voice synthesis software character featuring his own voice....

Summary Adventure manhwa, especiallythose series with splatters of high fantasy, tend to portray overpowered characters as more than human. And the truth is that most of them are likely becoming something else entirely, so there’s not a single human hero left in play. But what happens when the main characters of the stories stick to their humanity at all costs? And what about the villains who play a fundamental role in the story?...

Carlotta is the first 5-star limited pistol character inWuthering Waves, introduced with the release of the new Rinascita region in version 2.0. As one of the highlights of this major update, Carlotta brings a fresh and dynamic playstyle, perfectly suited for exploring the new areas, especially if players have been looking to try out new charactersfor overworld exploration. Her fast-paced ranged attacks may be refreshing experience for both veteran and new players alike....

Summary FMV (Full Motion Video) games incorporate live-action video as an essential storytelling or gameplay element. The truly wonderful and innovative FMV games use the unique features of video to enhance the gameplay, rather than being just a gimmick. Mysteries are perfectly suited to the FMV form. Mysteries afford plenty of wonderful opportunities to incorporate found footage and have logical spaces in which there might be cameras involved, such as in phones, interrogation rooms, and movie sets....

Summary Gaming can be a great way to relieve stress or pass the time, but not all games are suited for quick sessions. Some games are so cinematic or gameplay-intensive that players often need to invest at least an hour to fully immerse themselves. Once engaged, players can easily get hooked for up to six hours, depending on the game. Fortunately, there are many games available that are perfect for quick sessions lasting between ten and twenty minutes....

Summary There are many sub-genres of strategy games, from grand strategy to RTS, deck builders, city builders, and more. As long as there’s strategic depth and challenges to overcome that test players' ability to engage with its systems, then a strategy game can offer many hours of intellect-testing gameplay. When it comes to free-to-play games, though, many focus on multiplayer content. Single-player modes in these games are often limited to short tutorial sections....