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Genshin Impact has officially revealed the appearance and element of a new Natlan character named Ifa, who is expected to join the roster in the coming months. Since the Natlan region arrived, every new Genshin Impact update has introduced at least one five-star character, with Mizuki being the most recent addition. View the full article

Vinsmoke Sanji is the kind of character that people either love or hate, but what is it that makes the cook such a hot topic among One Piece fans? Even those unfamiliar with the series are likely to recognize one of the "wings" of the Pirate King. Whether he's received with adoration or disdain, Black Leg's characterization leaves opinions on him divided. With the range of this character's personality and habits, it's no mystery why some might fixate on one side of him, while ignoring the other. It might even be difficult not to, with the way he often waffles back and forth between presenting himself as a suave gentleman, and a drooling simp. View the …

Reincarnation anime with overpowered protagonists are common, as are isekai stories with child protagonists; however, these two lines do not cross all that often. If a show opts to go down the OP route, they tend to prioritize teenage characters, likely to line them up with their target demographic. View the full article

A Pokemon TCG fan has used a commemorative plaque from their place of work to display one of their treasured cards. The Pokemon Trading Card Game has been in existence almost as long as the franchise itself, with the first cards rolled out in October 1996 and going strong ever since. In fact, the latest set will be released in a matter of weeks. View the full article

There is no shortage of compelling villains in gaming, but some of the best are often considered so because they are sympathetic or tragic. However, games with villains that really make players hate them can be just as effective as those that earn players' sympathy, and Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 features both sides of this spectrum. One character is particularly despicable and conjures comparisons to the infamously hated Micah Bell from Red Dead Redemption 2. View the full article

Throughout The Lord of the Rings' massive trilogy over the years, fans have seen many versions of Sauron, the Dark Lord. After 24 years since his first appearance in the 2001 The Fellowship of the Ring, Sauron still causes confusion about what he actually looks like under his robust and deceptive armor, but thankfully, fans will wonder no more as his true form can finally be seen. View the full article

Rainbow Six Siege has unveiled a new 6v6 mode, core gameplay mechanics upgrades, and some additional novelties set to arrive as part of its next major content drop. Called Rainbow Six Siege X, the new seasonal update is currently targeting a late spring 2025 release. View the full article

Twitch has lifted its permanent ban on Gonzalo "ZeRo" Barrios, almost five years after removing him from the platform. Even as the top streaming service, Twitch frequently faces criticism for its shaky ban policies; some say it shows favoritism while punishing others too harshly. View the full article

Horror games need the perfect setting to craft the atmosphere they want to instill within their games, making every second of playtime dreadfully suspenseful, as without a good setting, the game is set up for failure. It needs to be the right companion to the story they wish to tell, and for whatever dangers lay in wait. View the full article

The St. Paddy’s Partners event in Monopoly GO is in full swing and players are gearing up to construct their St. Patrick's Day-themed builds. There are a range of prizes up for grabs, including the limited-edition Shamrock Scottie Token and St. Patrick's Day-themed emojis. Like always, all partners need to put in the work and contribute equally to maximize their chances of completing the attractions and winning these prizes. To help you out, this guide goes over all Monopoly GO events planned for March 14, 2025, along with the best playing strategy for today. View the full article

The Pokemon franchise is filled to the brim with fresh and exciting mechanics that give its titular creatures access to brand-new forms, like Mega Evolution, Regional Variants, or Gigantamax. But what about the old-school method? What about all the Pokemon that can change forms regardless of a specific gimmick? View the full article

PC offers by far the most varied gaming library in the industry. While associated with raw graphical power due to the ever-growing capabilities of GPUs and CPUs, major AAA projects that need fairly modern hardware are merely a drop in the bucket. Each week, Steam and the Epic Games Store welcome dozens of greatlow-end PC games, ensuring players with older systems or non-gaming laptops always have something to look forward to. View the full article

Sakamoto Days is one of the newest series out there. Many fans had high expectations for this series, even before its anime dropped, and although the quality isn't as high as some other series, it's doing well for itself. View the full article

Steam's Early Access system is a useful development model for game devs, as it lets them grant players access to their titles while they're being actively worked on. It allows developers to more easily interact and respond to community feedback, fixing bugs or changing core game mechanics based on fan feedback. Not only that, it also helps smaller studios fund their games when they may not have otherwise made it to launch. View the full article

Ubisoft is making a massive change to the way Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege is accessed by making part of the game free-to-play. Launched in 2015, Rainbow Six Siege is celebrating its tenth anniversary with announcements designed to hint at the future of the hit multiplayer shooter. View the full article

Fans of the original game will attest to how different Helldivers 2 is from its predecessor. The simple act of making the game a third-person action shooter rather than a top-down perspective did wonders for the series' mass appeal by putting the player more directly in the chaos of combat. It’s tangible proof that sometimes changing the established formula can be a good, even necessary, thing. But the perspective change wasn’t the only shakeup Arrowhead considered when making its record-shattering sequel. View the full article

Enter the Gungeon is infamous for its challenge, as well as its cartoonishly-large arsenal of increasingly outlandish weapons that players will collect in their ongoing quest to kill the Past. But the character that players choose at the start of a run can be vital as well, especially during the early floors before they've built up a beefy arsenal. View the full article

Managing your inventory is fairly straightforward in Avowed, but carrying too much weight can quickly become a problem. When you are encumbered, your character slows down to a crawl, making you a sitting duck against those pesky spiders or other enemies crawling all over the Living Lands. Perhaps you accidentally overburdened yourself by picking up a heavy piece of armor during a fight. These are some of the few times you will probably start searching for a button to drop unwanted gear in Avowed. However, what you really want is a better and efficient way to clear your inventory without abandoning any items at all. Here's what you need to know. View th…

The introduction of Skill Mastery Perks in The Sims 4: Businesses and Hobbies expansion pack brings an exciting layer of strategy and customization to the game. These perks provide Sims with unique abilities, such as learning skills more efficiently, managing their needs effectively, or even enhancing interactions with other Sims. They offer players the chance to fine-tune their Sims' strengths, aligning them perfectly with personal goals or lifestyles. View the full article

Since Ghost of Tsushima has so many charms and armors, it can be tough to determine which are the best ones to use for a specific playstyle. Players can try to focus on their ghost weapons or on stealth. View the full article

After the reveal of Gear 5 and the true nature of the Gum-Gun Fruit in One Piece, many fans now consider Luffy’s Devil Fruit one of the strongest in the series. Sporting an extremely powerful ability that is only limited by the user’s imagination, when Luffy is in Gear 5, few characters in the series could beat him. However, as many would expect, with Gear 5 being such a powerful form in One Piece, there are bound to be some drawbacks to make it not seem too overpowered. View the full article

At a March 9 panel at South By Southwest (SXSW), Sony and Kojima Productions confirmed the release date for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach.Death Stranding 2: On the Beach creator Hideo Kojima also showed off the Collector's Edition and said that preorders for the game will begin on Monday, March 17. View the full article

Open-world games are a blast to play through, with this popular genre dominating the AAA gaming landscape to this day. It's easy to see why many developers need to do something different to convince their fans that their offerings are worth sinking a ton of hours into. View the full article

Baldur's Gate 3's world is based on the setting and ruleset of Dungeons and Dragons. It features the same locations and some famous characters from Dungeons and Dragons, such as Waterdeep and the archwizard Elminster. Alongside its setting and characters, many of its TTRPG gameplay systems were faithfully adapted to Baldur's Gate 3. View the full article

Daredevil: Born Again makes it clear from its first episode – and its first act – that the show isn’t holding back on anything. The one-take fight scene, followed by a shocking death, left fans speechless, with some even wondering if the Marvel series just erased an important character arc from the previous Netflix show. View the full article