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The JRPG genre has been fighting against padding accusations for a long time, and it's easy to see why this is the case. Some people feel that these games are loaded with too much content that isn't of the highest quality and force people to spend more hours than required in these titles. View the full article

The Power Rangers franchise has rolled out a fantastic lineup of heroes over the years, but none have quite stolen the spotlight like the Pink Rangers. Known for their strength, kindness, and, of course, that iconic color, they’ve certainly left a lasting impression on fans everywhere. View the full article

Marvel Rivals, the new PVP team-based hero-shooter by NetEase Games, has been making huge waves since it dropped. Boasting an iconic cast of 33 major characters from the Marvel universe, you have to wield the powers of your favorite heroes and communicate with your friends for supremacy on the battlefield. View the full article

Western RPGs are usually lengthy experiences that can take a lot of hours to complete. With games like Baldur's Gate 3 blowing up because of the sheer level of content that it lets players enjoy, it's easy to see why many players love this approach. View the full article

A good remake or reboot can breathe new life into a classic story if it's done right. When handled poorly, it can still breathe life into a classic story but for the wrong reasons. Reboots can also introduce stories to a new audience and tell the story in an even better way. View the full article

Not everyone in the world of One Piece can be as chipper and optimistic as Monkey D. Luffy himself. However, there's not being optimstic, and then there's just being straight-up pessimistic and seeing the bad in almost every situation, which certainly applies to a fair few characters in this immensely popular long-running series. View the full article

Isekai is one of the most popular genres in anime, manga, and manhwa as it allows consumers to occupy themselves in fantasy and escape from the monotony of daily life. It's fun to imagine being in a different world with magic powers and a group of interesting companions. It's a sandbox genre that truly allows for anything. View the full article

Blox Fruits released the Dragon Rework update a little earlier today, resulting in the number of active players doubling in just a matter of minutes. Update 24 brings with it a ton of big changes, ranging from new and revamped fruits and weapons to an increased level cap. It also sees the return of the Dragon fruit: a powerful PvP-focussed Mythical Beast-type fruit that was made unavailable in a previous Blox Fruits update. View the full article

Fishing in Stardew Valley tends to divide players: some love it, while others would rather take on the Skull Cavern without a weapon. But regardless of opinion, fishing does get easier with experience, and food can help speed up the process. View the full article

Helldivers 2 offers plenty of customization options, making it essential for die-hard fans to collect every piece of gear. The TR-117 Alpha Commander armor set holds a special place in this regard. The highly coveted armor has a storied past, being one of the most exclusive armor sets to get in Helldivers 2. Whether for style, stats, or sheer completionist pride, you have a golden opportunity to add the prized armor set to your collection, and that too for free. View the full article

The popularity of From Software's Souls series has seen a number of other developers try their hand at taking on the challenging dark fantasy genre. Many attempts have fallen short of their goals, making titles that are just mediocre action games. Some, however, have managed to carve their own identities, creating fanbases and franchises of their own. View the full article

The Indiana Jones franchise has had a rough decade or two. Though it's not perfect, the original Indiana Jones trilogy is widely considered to be some of the greatest adventure movies ever made, with an incredibly charismatic central performance from Harrison Ford, great action sequences, and engrossing mysteries. But the last two Indiana Jones movies have been pretty disappointing, and Indy's video game outings haven't fared much better. But Indiana Jones and the Great Circle has just broken the curse. View the full article

One Piece has officially entered its Final Saga, and it is safe to say that this part of the story is incredibly exciting. The Final Saga is the pinnacle of the post-timeskip of One Piece, and it is here that Oda will go on to write the most exciting and thrilling battles in the story. With the story having entered its last stretch, Luffy will finally go on to fulfill his dream by finding the Final Island, Laugh Tale, and claiming the One Piece. View the full article

Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1&2 Remastered offers players 84 achievements/trophies to add to their collections, with an extra trophy available for PS4 players. 49 of these achievements will be available for the first Soul Reaver game, with a platinum trophy for those playing it out on PlayStation systems. View the full article

If harem stories are rare, then reverse harem anime are endangered. Despite being common enough in the manga and light novel industry, these types of romance stories tend not to receive adaptations. Most years might produce two or three shows that fit the reverse harem descriptor, and even that minuscule supply is not guaranteed. In fact, 2024 ignored this subgenre almost entirely, and this dry spell looks set to continue until Anyway, I'm Falling in Love with You debuts in 2025. View the full article

The Witcher 4's TGA 2024 trailer revealed Ciri as the new protagonist. Another reveal was the revelation that Ciri is working as a witcher, and has likely completed the Trial of Grasses, due to the catlike appearance of her eyes. Ciri also has a witcher medallion but, rather than the School of the Medallion she used to carry, it's the School of the Lynx, an entirely new witcher school in The Witcher 4, and possibly the witcher school that Ciri belongs to. View the full article

The author of One Piece, Eiichiro Oda is a phenomenal writer that fans have come to love over the years. Oda has written a story the likes of which can hardly ever be matched, and it is safe to say that One Piece has a fair shout at being not just the greatest manga, but at the same time, the greatest fictional story to ever be written. With the story now being in the Final Saga, fans are wondering as to what direction Oda will take from here onwards. View the full article

Fans got their first look at Borderlands 4's vault hunters in the game's latest trailer, and many aren't too happy about them. The fourth installment in the looter shooter franchise revealed its characters and gameplay for the first time during The Game Awards on December 12 to decidedly mixed reactions. One particular issue many had with the trailer is that Borderlands 4's vault hunters look bland. View the full article

Part 3 of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy may bring back the Highwind and, as a result, feature a "more expansive map." While that's far away, the sheer achievements of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth are undeniable, both as the hotly anticipated successor to Final Fantasy 7 Remake and as an entry in the groundbreaking remake trilogy of the original classic. Not only has the story interjected new elements to keep fans guessing, but it has closely followed the evolution of the classic game. Now, PC gamers will be able to check out Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth as well in January 2025. …

My Hero Academia showcases a world where most individuals are born with superhuman abilities known as quirks. One would expect that the main protagonist would be born with the most powerful quirk in this world, but that is not the case. Midoriya, the main protagonist, is born quirkless and has the role of the chosen one to fulfill, but being born without a quirk defeats this purpose. Midoriya is destined to defeat All For One and restore peace and order to Japan. However, Midoriya’s story is different from the conventional Chosen One trope. View the fu…

Simulator games have always been popular with Roblox players, but few have proven to be quite as popular as Arm Wrestle Simulator. Since its release in early 2023, the game has been played by millions of people and still boasts an impressively large player base even to this day. View the full article

In April 2023, Fortnite debuted its first anime-themed skins, with the introduction of Attack on Titan, allowing gamers to step into the shoes of Mikasa and Levi whilst flying around the map with Attack on Titan gear. Since then, many players have had the opportunity to use skins of their favorite anime characters from Dragon Ball Z, Jujitsu Kaisen, My Hero Academia, and Naruto. View the full article

The Game Awards reaffirmed its place as the year's premier showcase for game reveals at last night's 10th-anniversary ceremony, kicking things off with a surprising announcement of a new Ninja Gaiden game. Rather than continuing the character action style of the series' 6th-generation reboot, the newly announced Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is a decidedly old-school-looking title that calls back to the original NES trilogy of brutally difficult action platformers. And while the prospect of a new Ninja Gaiden game is exciting in itself, the reveal of Ragebound's developer and publisher should have fans of the classic games optimistic given both studios' pedigree. …

During the holidays, we are often gifted with smart devices intended to simplify our lives. However, without a compatible smart speaker or hub, these devices can cause complications instead. Fortunately, solutions to such modern-age dilemmas don't have to be pricey. The Echo Dot is an economical way to change the settings of smart lights, locks, and thermostats. More buyers can begin voice-controlling their households with the 5th Generation Echo Dot at an all-time low price. View the full article

After The Batman, Robert Pattinson is already knee-deep in his role as Bruce Wayne/Batman, yet, shadows of his past role(s) still loom. The 38-year-old Briton recently shared that he had to say the famous line, “I’m Batman,” to remind some folks that he is still the protector of Gotham. View the full article