The Invincible: Meet Yasna and Her Crew

WhileThe Invinciblelargely adapts plot elements, the setting, and more from Stanisław Lem’s works and philosophies, it also introduces a new set of characters to provide a different perspective. InThe Invincible, players will step into the shoes of Yasna as she attempts to rescue her crew after their crash landing on Regis III. For those familiar with Lem’s work, the plot is very similar to the original novel, butdeveloper Starward Industrieshas made plenty of changes in order to line it up with a game....

May 27, 2025 · 6 min · 1237 words · Michael Gordon

Valorant Might Not Get Agent Skins Because of One Issue

Since its release in June,Valoranthas become increasingly popular as an FPS game. Players can use unique characters such asAgent Jettwith special skills to defeat opponents, and some fans are hoping that Riot Games will add skins specifically for these Agents. However, there may be an issue that keeps this from becoming a reality. Valoranthas a way to change the cosmetic appearance of some aspects of the game — namely, the weapons that Agents fight with....

May 27, 2025 · 2 min · 399 words · Ryan King

Video Game Franchises We Probably Won't See in the PS5, Xbox Series X Generation

With the next generation of gaming recently kicking off, hope for many video game franchises has been restored. With classics likeDemon’s Soulsbeing given fresh coats of paint, discussion has startedregardingMetal Gear Solidremakes— giving the beloved franchise some life after death.Beyond Good and Evil 2is still seeing progress made in its development, and rumors of a newUnchartedtitle have been picking up steam. However, even with all the positive developments for some renowned franchises, others are unlikely to see the light of day over the next several years....

May 27, 2025 · 5 min · 932 words · Ashley Rodriguez

Why Don't Directors of Animated Films Get the Respect They Deserve?

When the question of “who is the best director alive right now?” gets asked, the same names are often put forward – Martin Scorsese, Quentin Tarantino, the Cohen Brothers, etc.. These individuals are seen as the best of the best, as the most talented directors working at the moment. Interestingly, though, apart from being white and male, what do these names all have in common? None of them have ever worked in animation....

May 27, 2025 · 4 min · 681 words · Jackie Moore

Wild Bastards Charts its Own Path from Void Bastards

While it only has a vague release window of 2024, Blue Manchu’s upcoming roguelike titleWild Bastardshas quickly shot up to the top of many fans' “most wanted” lists thanks to the developer’s last gameVoid Bastards. LikeWild Bastards,Void Bastardsis a single-player roguelike first-person shooter that utilizes a cel-shaded art style and offbeat sense of humor, but the similarities between the two almost end there. WhereasVoid Bastardswas more concerned with survival elements in its run-based roguelike gameplay,Wild Bastardsevolves Blue Manchu’s approach to the genre through its character progression and genre mixing....

May 27, 2025 · 4 min · 700 words · Christopher Hill

Armored Core 6 Releases Update 1.06

Summary Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubiconhas released its newest update, which introduces plenty of balance changes and bug fixes. This isArmored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon’s first update since patch 1.05. Armored Core 6’s December updateadded a ranked matchmaking system as well as new frame parts, weapons, name plates, and more. FromSoftware’s mech-based action game has struggled to maintain a solid player base since its launch in August 2023, despite receiving strong reviews from fans and critics alike....

May 26, 2025 · 3 min · 573 words · Amber Swanson

Baldur's Gate 3: Best Hirelings

Summary Baldur’s Gate 3has numerous companions for players to recruit during their adventure across the Storm Coast toward Baldur’s Gate. These companions inBaldur’s Gate 3all have their own intriguing classes and a selection of subclasses that players can work with to maketheir perfect party setup. However, some of these companions may not be exactly what the player requires for the perfect party or may choose to leave the player in time....

May 26, 2025 · 7 min · 1286 words · Cole Williams

Best Black And White Games

While many of the earliest video games were in black and white because of their consoles’ limitations, modern games don’t face the same restrictions. They can be as vibrant or dull as their tone, setting, and story demands. Since most games are now in color, the eye-catching decision to use a black-and-white color palette feels particularly intentional and unique. Conveying a game’s message while limited to a black-and-white color scheme often takes skill and dedication....

May 26, 2025 · 5 min · 1012 words · Jordan Snow

Best Nintendo Switch Holiday Gifts for 2021

The holiday season is right around the corner, and that means it’s past time to start thinking about the perfect gift for any and allNintendo Switchusers around. Given all the deals and sales that are popping up these days, with more on the way, there are plenty of options out there. In fact, there’s an argument to be made that this might be the best year to get agift for Nintendo Switch userssince the console was first launched....

May 26, 2025 · 6 min · 1120 words · Kayla Lewis

Best Soulcalibur Games

Summary ThoughSoulcaliburgames are few and far between these days, this series still played a huge role in creating the fighting game genre as we know it today. Back when theSoulcaliburseries was still finding its footing in the late 1990s, it was becoming known as one of the most fun and visually stunning fighting games out there, growing so popular thatit would even become a rival toTekkenfor many years to see which was the better 3D fighter of the two....

May 26, 2025 · 7 min · 1471 words · Olivia Moss

Borderlands 3: How to Get the King's Call Legendary Pistol

Borderlands 3’sKing’s Call legendary pistol is an interesting weapon that some players will certainly want to add to their arsenals. In particular, the King’s Call may appeal to those fans that are focusing theirBorderlands 3buildsaround scoring critical hits, as indeed the weapon provides bonuses for landing them. Obtaining this Jakobs-manufactured gun does require some amount of farming, though, and players that are on the hunt for the weapon may want more details about where it comes from....

May 26, 2025 · 3 min · 446 words · Terri Schwartz

Bravely Default 2: The 10 Biggest Fixes The Game Needs

If one were to simply go by the Metacritic status of theBravely Defaultseries, they would see the scores steadily decline with each new release. The first game sits at an 85, the second at 81, and this new entry is at 77 at the time of this post. RELATED:10 Pro Tips To Know Before Starting Bravely Default 2 This sequel is still considered good as it is still in the green, but this data alone should be proof enough that things need to change not only for this game alone, but the overall franchise....

May 26, 2025 · 5 min · 894 words · Joseph Collier

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Dark Matter Camo Challenges Are Almost Impossible

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold Warhas officially arrived, with players on current and next-gen consoles shooting their way through zombies, campaign villains, and other players via multiplayer. ManyCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold Warplayers have already started their camo grind as well, but it seems fans are already hitting a wall when it comes to acquiring Dark Matter. Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War’s Dark Mattercamo, much like inBlack Ops 3andBlack Ops 4, is already the most coveted camo in the game....

May 26, 2025 · 3 min · 454 words · Richard Hernandez