Final Fantasy 7is one of the best RPGs on the PS1 if not THE best. There’s one thing that can be a downer for newbies going into it for the first time though: random encounters. These mechanics have largely been abandoned in RPGs today but they still pop up occasionally like withFANTASIAN Neo DimensionandDragon Quest 3: HD-2D Remake. It wasn’t until the PS2 or even PS3 that they truly went away in a big way....
The gaming industry has slowly started to seepure open-world games in a negative light. Games where players are free to go wherever they please whenever they want to often fail to consider that just creating a large open map is not enough, there needs to be stuff to do inside, or else it’s just a walking simulator. Semi-open world games are a middle ground between open-world games and more linear titles....
Summary Turn-based RPGs are a classic genre that captivates players with thestrategy and planning required in each battle. One of the most striking elements of these games is the diversity of classes, each with unique abilities and styles, allowing players to explore different tactical approaches and immerse themselves in dynamic combat full of possibilities. The best turn-based RPGs with distinct classes are those that offer unique experiences with each available option....
Cyberpunk 2077is set to get a sequel, leading many to have questions about its upcoming story and characters. While that has yet to be revealed by CD Projekt Red, the sequel, codenamedProject Orion, is an exciting example of how farCyberpunk 2077has come since its notorious launch. CD Projekt Red has gotten a second chance, and with it, a new story can be told. In keeping with the franchise’s theme, the sequel will likely shed light on corporate greed in a dystopian setting....
Dead Island 2is a game that many expected to come and go, but that hasn’t been the case. Its launch last year surprised many, as expectations regarding the long-awaited sequel were, frankly, quite low. After the game had been stuck in development hell for around a decade, developer Dambuster Studios took overDead Island 2and made a solid zombie-slaying experience. After its successful launch, it was easy to assume that thenatural progression forDead Island 2would be to make a third game....
Summary Quick Links Ever since the first season of the anime aired,Solo Levelingfans have been waiting eagerly to see Sung Jin-woo back in action. Thankfully, the wait is about to be over as Solo Leveling’s second season will begin airing in January 2025. But before the season premieres, there is going to be a major announcement. A newreport confirmed that Solo Levelingwill disclose new information related to the new season. At the time of writing, it is unknown what details will be made public....
Summary Quick Links Jujutsu Kaisenfans, gear up! On July 27, 2025, the anime’s official website promises fresh details about the third season, which will focus onthe highly-anticipated Culling Game Arc. With no definitive release date in sight, fans are speculating that the December update could bring a trailer or even a release window. The announcement is scheduled to coincide with Jump Festa 2025, and has sparked speculation about what surprises might await....
Summary Quick Links Of all the anime that have come out in 2024, nothing was quite as surprising asDelicious in Dungeon, also known asDungeon Meshi. This cooking-themed fantasy anime doesn’t seem like something that would work on paper. This anime, however, has proven that notion wrong episode after episode, bringing us deeper into the culinary world of our new favorite characters with every monstrous bite. The dishes look delicious, and the plot it serves up as the main course is just as endearing....
Summary A former BioWare artist has shared some early concept sketches forDragon Age: The Veilguardthat give some extra details on the journey of Solas, the sometimes friend, sometimes enemy of the series' protagonists. While Solas plays a major role inDragon Age: The Veilguard, the sketches shared by Nick Thornborrow show him in a different light than what players may be used to. Solas made his debut as a playablecompanion inDragon Age: Inquisitionin 2014, joining the Inquisitor nearly immediately and providing magical support as the sole Rift Mage companion....
Summary Fan power scaling of the various characters inDragon Ballhas been going on for as long as the franchise has been airing. Though there are many ways that fans have compared the strength of characters over the years, one of the best ways to gauge how powerful one is when compared to another is by looking at their feats and battles with the same opponents they’ve shared. One of the hottest debates among theDragon Ballfandom is the one that asks the question about who the stronger character is between Broly and Jiren....
Summary One of the biggest surprises revealed at The Game Awards 2024 was theElden Ring: Nightreignannouncement, butGame of Throneswriter George R.R. Martin was later confirmed to be absent from the project’s development. Developer FromSoftware previously confirmedElden Ring 2was off the table, but spin-off games set in the same universe were alluded to. The team managed to keepElden Ring: Nightreigna secret for the most part, even though there was talk of a potential multiplayer in the fandom....
There are few rivalries that have reached icon status, butFortnitemay reignite the spark between two long-standing comic book rivals with some new skins. While each rival has received skins inFortnitein previous seasons, December marks the addition of even more skins for both companies. Fortnitehas collaborated with many companies, celebrities, and content creatorswhen adding cosmetics to the game. These two companies are no exception, though the fact that skins for both companies will be in the shop at the same time could point not just to a grudging coexistence, but maybe even the reignition of their rivalry....
Quick Links There are several events that take place each year inFortnite, and Winterfest is one of the most anticipated annual celebrations in-game. As is tradition, gamers can visit the Winterfest lodge and open a present with a free cosmetic item every day that the event is live. These freebies are one of the reasons why Winterfest is one of the most anticipated times inFortnite. Epic Games tends to give away free skins to commemorate Winterfest, and this time around, it’s giving away a free holiday-themed Snoop Dogg skin....
