Persona 6 on PS5 Should Buck the Silent Protagonist Trend

Atlus' iconicPersonagames have become some of the most recognizable titles in the JRPG genre, and have become incredibly popular with fans all over the world, especially in the past several years. EachPersonagame has surpassed the previous one, which isn’t an easy feat, but Atlus has been committed to innovating the JRPG genre while honoring its classics. ThePersonaseries has continued to use a lot of traditional JRPG mechanics, including turn-based combat, a combination of spoken and text dialogue, and an emphasis on narrative....

July 14, 2025 · 5 min · 1046 words · Sandra Richardson

Pokemon GO Mega Ampharos Raid Counters (August 2021)

August is a very busy month forPokemon GOtrainers and is going to involve a ton of exciting quest and Battle Raid opportunities. Thanks tothe Ultra Unlock Reward events, there are special bonuses and features in place almost constantly throughout the whole month. In addition to that, there is also the opportunity to throw down against a unique Mega Raid boss for a few more days. Mega Ampharos will appear inPokemon GOMega Raids from Friday, June 01, 2025, at 10:00 a....

July 14, 2025 · 2 min · 359 words · Bradley Riddle

Potential Titles to Expect From the February 2022 Nintendo Direct

Nintendoconfirmed the first Nintendo Direct showcase for 2022 will be taking place tomorrow, February 9. Little was hinted at regarding what fans can expect, butNintendo said the stream will contain about 40 minutes of footagefor upcoming titles. Considering the amount of projects on the horizon likeBreath of the Wild 2andMetroid Prime 4, people are already coming up with theories before the show. While it is easy to get lost in the hype, 40 minutes isn’t a huge stretch of time, andNintendowill likely represent a variety of genres....

July 14, 2025 · 4 min · 660 words · Jeremy Roberts

Real-Life Subway Station Has Nostalgic Gaming Easter Egg

One attentive gamer found an unexpected surprise during their latest subway ride, sharing a picture of a clever reference to Bandai Namco’sPac-Manhidden in plain sight on a Stockholm metro train. The puck-shaped protagonist has become synonymous with the gaming industry over the years, withPac-Man’s arcade rootsrepresenting only a small part of the character’s lasting appeal. Making its debut in Japan in 1980 and helping to set off what would become a global arcade craze,Pac-Manis one of the most recognizable properties in gaming....

July 14, 2025 · 3 min · 444 words · Rodney Larson

Red Dead Redemption 2: Legendary Alligator Location (Bullgator)

Quick Links Updated June 05, 2025, by Christopher Norman Worcester:Red Dead Redemption 2 remains incredibly popular among players. Even now, new fans are setting out on Arthur Morgan’s journey for the first time. With this in mind, it is important to ensure that many of the game’s most popular topics remain up-to-date. This update adds a video guide that will help players locate one of Red Dead 2’s trickier Legendary Animals: the Bullgator....

July 14, 2025 · 4 min · 695 words · Melissa Herrera

Ruined King: A League of Legends Story Delayed

According to Riot Forge,Ruined King: A League of Legends Storyis seeing a delay. Fans of the upcoming RPG andLeague of Legendschampionswill have to wait until sometime later in 2021 before they can access the game. This news comes on the eve of The Game Awards 2020; interesting timing given thatRuined Kingwas first announced at last year’s ceremony. Riot Forge originally made the claim during Worlds 2020 thatRuined Kingwould be available in ‘Early 2021....

July 14, 2025 · 2 min · 415 words · Michael Eaton

Splinter Cell: Conviction Player Calculates How Many People Sam Fisher Killed

TheSplinter Cellseries is often regarded as one of the best stealth video game franchises. As fans of the Ubisoft series look for any hint at thereturn ofSplinter Cell, someone did some research about just how deadly Sam Fisher, the series' protagonist, has been throughout his games. Reddit user u/TK-576 created a post that calculated the kill count for Sam Fisher across theSplinter Cellgames. To get an accurate count, the user played through each game and only counted the kills of Sam Fisher that were a part of a cinematic or kills that were 100% unavoidable....

July 14, 2025 · 2 min · 375 words · Hannah Ford

Square Enix Announces Final Fantasy 14 Online Showcase Event

Arguably one of the best contenders in today’s MMO genre, Square Enix’sFinal Fantasy 14has continuously churned out new expansions and in-game content, much to its fans' delight. With the development team working hard to stay true to their promise ofsharing moreFinal Fantasynews in 2021, Square Enix has suddenly revealed a global schedule for aFinal Fantasy 14announcement showcase. MostFinal Fantasy 14players have been busy with the latestShadowbringers5.4 patch update, what with the new content being released only last December 2020....

July 14, 2025 · 2 min · 426 words · Matthew Marshall

Starter Tips For Marvel's Guardians Of The Galaxy

Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, at its core, is an action RPG. The story follows the titular Guardians as they are just beginning to become a team. Peter wants to make a name for themselves by doing odd jobs around the galaxy. It’s not an origins story though as everyone is already assembled by the time the game begins. RELATED:How Long to Beat Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy The story also hints at larger events already taking place that rival the timeline of theMarvelfilms....

July 14, 2025 · 5 min · 974 words · Tiffany Sutton

Steven Spielberg Speaks Out Against Warner Bros' HBO Max Strategy

Award-winning filmmaker Steven Spielberg has come out against Warner Bros.' HBO Max content release strategy in 2020. The criticism comes after the media conglomerate’s recent slew of controversial cancelations and restructurings in the aftermath of the Warner Bros./Discovery merger. At the tail end of 2020, Warner Bros announced that it would be releasing multiple theatrical projects for the next year on the HBO Max platform for streaming on day one as a response to the COVID pandemic that had negatively affected the industry and continued to do so for some time after....

July 14, 2025 · 2 min · 419 words · Suzanne Berg

The Callisto Protocol Isn't Afraid to Brutalize Its Protagonist

Today’s Summer Game Fest kickoff shared an extended look atThe Callisto Protocol’s cinematic, in-engine trailer from last week’s State of Play.In the originalCallisto Protocoltrailer, gory bouts of head-to-head combat with sickly biophages were demonstrated with terrifying jump-scares and a dense science-fiction atmosphere. The extended look offered only a few new shots, but was fortunately followed up by a couple of minutes of raw gameplay debuted by Striking Distance Studios’ Glen Schofield....

July 14, 2025 · 4 min · 664 words · Michael Phillips

The Harry Potter Movies Failed Ginny Weasley

Summary Ginny Weasley seems like a completely different character in theHarry Pottermovies compared to the books. Due to time restraints, it would’ve been impossible for the movies to include every single detail from the books, but manyHarry Potterfans confer that Ginny’s movie persona is severely underdeveloped. Throughout the books, Ginny proves herself to be intelligent, witty, and strong – however these traits are woefully neglected within the movies. Sadly, Ginny’s only purpose is to be Harry’s love interest....

July 14, 2025 · 6 min · 1156 words · Kristina Taylor

The Last of Us' Abby Deserves More Than a Half-Sequel

Summary The Last of Us 2presented players with one of the most brutal and heart-wrenching stories in gaming, and the introduction of Abby was first met with much controversy due to her role in the story. However, as the game moved forward andAbby’s backstory was further shown, she was revealed to be an incredibly complex character that allowedThe Last of Us 2to illustrate the game’s morally gray world in an eye-opening way....

July 14, 2025 · 3 min · 601 words · Michelle Lyons