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TheResident Evilfranchise has been hitting its stride lately. Following the landmark success ofResident Evil 4, the franchise stumbled a bit withResident Evil 5andResident Evil 6, which many fans considered to lean far too much into the action side of the action-horror equation. That’s not to say that they are bad games, but only that they departed greatly from what a large portion of theplayerbase was expecting fromResident Evil. Then cameResident Evil 7, which was effectively a soft reboot of the franchise, succeeded byResident Evil Villagejust a few years later....

In 2022, the French developer Sloclap, the studio behindAbsolver, released an action game calledSifufor PlayStation and PC. From a distance, it looked like a typical third-person beat-em-up, just one with stylized visuals. However, the game had far more depth than it could seem at first glance. InSifu, players must seek revenge for their slain father by making their way through five enemy-filled levels and killing those who were responsible for his death....

Summary Quick Links The upcoming Winter 2025 anime season is stacked great series. Between long-awaited adaptations likeSakamoto DaysandHoney Lemon Soda, to continuations of popular anime of seasons past likeMy Happy MarriageandApothecary Diaries, anime fans will be busy trying to fit all of these bangers and future anime classics into their watch schedule. However, one such continuation of an older series has been overlooked; the second season ofToilet-Bound Hanako-Kunis premiering early in the season, which will be almost exactly five years after its original season aired....

Summary AZelda: Tears of the Kingdomplayer has discovered that Riju has a full name in the game. While never spoken aloud,Tears of the KingdomandBreath of the Wildboth designate a surname for the Gerudo leader, but it seems few knew about it. InTears of the Kingdom, Riju returns with a more prominent role to fulfill. After Link helpsbreak Gerudo Town free of the Gibdo invasionthat was plaguing it, Riju comes to discover that she’s the inheritor of the Secret Stone of her forebearer, and becomes the Sage of Lightning....

Summary One of the greatest things aboutopen-worldtitles is that they give players a lot of freedom regarding how they can play a game, the companions they want to have, and even the weapons and armor they want to carry into battle. On top of this, many titles also allow players topick between many different classesand make business deals to become richer. Sure, there are other ways to make money, such asrobbing NPCs with ranged weaponsor stealing from large banks, but there’s nothing like making legal money from real estate....

As you travel through the world ofMetaphor: ReFantazio, you’ll meet a lot of people who will become your followers and these are the people you can complete bond ranks with. Followers are this game’s version of social links, and while there are a few similarities between the two systems, it does also have a unique flavor. In total, there are fourteen followers to unlock bonds with, each having 8 bond ranks to complete by spending time with that character....

Quick Links Black Ops 6andWarzoneSeason 1 is reaching its final stage, and the amount of content fans have been able to dive into has been vast, to say the least. Throughout this titular season, players have enjoyed exciting modes inBlack Ops 6Multiplayer, an expansive integration withWarzonefeaturing the Area 99 map, and the release of the latest Citadelle Des Morts map for Zombies. Season 1 has also delivered its fair share of events, from thrilling Zombies-themed challenges to the conclusion of the holiday seasonwith Archie’s Festival Frenzy....

Summary TheAssassin’s Creedfranchise began in 2007.The very first game in the series, set during the Crusades, featured the assassin Altaïr as the protagonist, whilst also introducing gamers to Abstergo Industries and Desmond Miles in the present day. Over nearly two decades, theAssassin’s Creedfranchise has changed in many ways, with an increased focus on stealth gameplay inUnityandSyndicate, to its modern-day entries with strong RPG elements in vast open worlds in different time periods and geographical settings....

Summary Sekiro: Shadows Die Twicewas a bit of a shake-up compared to FromSoftware’s usual games. Introducing new mechanics and systems, it set itself apart fromDemon’s Souls, Dark Souls, andBloodborne, while keeping elements of what made such games popular in the first place. Leveling up was continued, except allocated Skill Points that could be used to purchase new skills. Unlike FromSoft’s other games, a portion of Skill Points and experience is lost after death, meaning areas to farm such points are incredibly useful....

Summary When it comes to gaming, one person’s pain is often another person’s pleasure. For every gamer who hates a certain mechanic or feature, there’s likely to be another who loves it. This is especially true in the world of JRPGs, which have some of the most notoriously controversial hallmark features of any genre. Yes, we’re talking about turn-based battles and random encounters. Both of these mechanics were once staples of the JRPG genre, but in recent years the industry has been moving away from both....

Summary There are many actors who get labels based on some of the films they have been in. Sometimes this can be a huge positive, and other times it becomes fairly negative. Megan Fox’s case is one of the latter. The actress started out with films like the Michael Bay-directedTransformersmovie and found a lot of blockbuster work for around a decade, but was often pigeonholed before the nature of her career changed somewhat....

Summary Quick Links Shoei Baro is a unique characterwhose audacious and fearless playing style makes him a formidable force on the field. It’s no surprise that he draws a lot of attention whenever he plays and leaves a lasting impression on both his teammates and opponents alike. What makes him truly exciting to watch is his inherent unpredictability which keeps everyone guessing his next move. Every time he is playing at his best, Baro steals the limelight....

Summary Offering a comprehensive look at one of the more popular weapons inCall of Dutygames, one passionate fan has shared a collection of pictures depicting the many iterations of the M16 rifle throughout the history of the franchise. From old entries likeCall of Duty: Black Opsto newer ones likeModern Warfare 3, the M16 has appeared in theCall of Dutyseries on several occasions. Since its inception in 2003,Call of Dutyhas grown by leaps and bounds, becoming one of the most recognizable names in gaming....