Sega is ramping up for a major revival of some of its biggest franchises. While it’s hard to saywhat exactly the future may hold for the storied developer, news about the continuation ofJet Set Radiocould be imminent, if recent remarks from the game’s director are any indication. For the uninitiated,Jet Set Radiois a clever mix of the adventure and sports genres, blending exploration with flashy trick-chaining a laTony Hawk’s Pro Skater....
Summary Spider-Man 4is set to release on May 15, 2025, but Marvel Studios has had some issues getting the film off the ground. Destin Daniel Cretton is set to direct, but the development issues have kept that from taking place so far. Marvel is now under pressure to deliver something compelling for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This is especially true sinceSpider-Man 4is so highly anticipated after the success of the previous three films....
Summary There is currently no official release date for the highly anticipatedSpider-Man 4, but audiences are certainly excited about its potential release and what the popular web-slinger could do next within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The film will take place afterAvengers: Doomsday, which is likely to significantly impact the overall MCU storyline. However,Spider-Man 4’sstory might not be a direct continuation of that and could go back in time, copying a key detail fromAnt-Man and the Wasp....
Summary Streets of Rogue 2developer Matt Dabrowski has put out a new video explainer and game design wiki detailing t"he roadmap for the game’s development and best-guess window for an early access release. The developer released aStreets of Rogue 2demo in October 2024, while at the same time pushing back the intended launch of the early access version to an unspecified date in the “near future. Described byDabrowski in a previous Game Rant interviewas “a roguelike with immersive sim features that goes completely insane,” the originalStreets of Roguewas released in full in 2019 and has since garnered a near-universally positive reputation....
Summary Strong Female heroes in games are abundant, but what aboutFemale Villains? Here’s where we separate simple sidekicks from real life-threatening entities that are considered some of the most dangerous beings in the gaming universe. Some of them prefer a more subtle approach, while others represent the embodiment of feminity and power,stepping over the male protagonistsas if they were mere toys to play with. This ranked list spotlights thestrongestFemale Villains in Video Games, from one character that will make players think “the devil is the least expected one,” to a dangerous AI-empowered remnant of a genius scientist obsessed with creatures of the past, that was about to endanger the whole world for the sake of completing her main protocol....
Summary A gamer has highlighted some very rare dialogue that can occur inSuper Mario Galaxywhen talking to Luigi in his rescue missions. WhileSuper Mario Galaxywas released for the Wii over 17 years ago, some fans are still learning new details about the game and its characters. Even though the Wii might stand out to many thanks to its motion controls, the console also featured a lineup of impressiveMariogames that helped boost its popularity....
Summary Isekai manhwais not exempt from filling its pages withfanservice, but there are a select few series that avoid doing this and they’re worth mentioning. Stories that focus oncharacter development and romance instead of harem, and tales of adventure and action instead of silly ecchi comedy, are commendable in today’s landscape. This list spotlights sevenisekai manhwa that have zero fanserviceand are more focused on their stories, the drama of being sent to another world, or just the evolution of the characters as heroes, villains, and anti-heroes....
When playing through a game for the first time, a handful of elements are sure to jump out at the player straight away and stick in their mind. Agame’s art direction, narrative, gameplay, and even its performances are all obvious elements that are widely spoken about upon a game’s launch, and all of these elements are celebrated duringThe Game Awards. But there’s one technical element that often gets overshadowed, and that’s a game’s audio design....
Summary There’s a continuing tradition of A-list actors joining the world ofStar Wars.AsThe Mandalorian & GroguaddsThe Bear’s Jeremy Allen White, the galaxy far, far away has landed another popular actor. Joining the franchise as Rotta the Hutt, White’s upcoming debut in the upcoming live-actionStar Warsmovie could see him become the franchise’s next Baby Yoda. Following in the footsteps of Laura Dern (The Last Jedi), Richard E. Grant (The Rise of Skywalker), Rosario Dawson (The Mandalorian),Jude Law (Skeleton Crew), and more, Jeremy Allen White is the latest big name to join the sci-fi series....
Summary Ever since the dragoon’s introduction inFinal Fantasy 4, the lance-wielding, high-jumping dragon knight has been an integral part ofFinal Fantasy’s iconography. Despite their impossibly cool looks and moves, therehaven’t been too many in the series, which only adds to their mystique. This job is also known as the “lancer” or “dragon knight,” and those who take it typically take on aspects of dragons in their dress or weaponry, such as their helm or the fiery shape of their lance’s blade, even occasionally taking a dragon as a mount or pet....
Summary Early Access for Grinding Gear Games' ARPGPath of Exile 2is now available across PC and console, and the highly anticipated sequel has been getting a lot of attention. Yet, there are a lot of changes from the first game to consider for long-timePoEplayers who are thinking of jumping into the second game. Equally, for players who are coming over fromother ARPGs likeDiablo, there are a lot of unique quirks toPath of Exile 2that might not be obvious at first....
Summary The isekai subgenre/trope, often touted to be oversaturated due to the sheer number of light novel, manga, and anime titles that employ it as a storytelling device, has seen flashes of game-changing expressions of the age-old concept. Titles likeKonoSuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World!created a permanent connection between isekai and comedy, effectively changing the general way in which the trope was employed after its airing, andSaga of Tanya the Evilexplored the concept through the perspective of an amoral protagonist engaged in a battle of will against an entity claiming to be god....
The gaming industry is a rather turbulent ecosphere filled with countless moving parts, and there are few things that are certain in the gaming world. But one of those rare certainties is that a newCall of Dutyentry will be released every year, and2025will be no different. Back in October,Call of Duty: Black Ops 6lifted the franchise back to heights it hadn’t reached in over a decade, delivering the return of round-based Zombies, a fully-fledged campaign mode, and 16 original multiplayer maps on launch....
