Summary When taking all theOne Piecearcs together and arranging them in the order of importance or narrative impact, most fans of the series would most likely place Long Ring Long Land towards the bottom of that list. With its strange premise, seemingly insignificant impact, and shift in tone, fans tend to think little of its plot, especially when considering that it takes place between two fan-favorite arcs, Skypiea and Water 7....

The following contains spoilers forBlack Myth: Wukong. Game Science’s action RPGBlack Myth: Wukongis a game that is steeped in the rich tapestry of Eastern mythology, with its primary influence being the 16th-century Chinese novel by Wu Cheng’en,Journey to the West​​​​​​. As such, just as is the case withJourney to the West,Black Myth: Wukonghas strong roots in Chinese Buddhism and Buddhist folklore, with a significant emphasis placed on the six senses of Buddhism — sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch, and mind....

Summary The recent announcement ofDoom: The Dark Ageshas grabbed the attention of many fans of the longstanding franchise, with the IP finally getting a new release after four years of waiting. While the past two installments of the rebooted franchise have each offered their own unique themes and gameplay elements, this upcoming project seems massively ambitious in its unusual setting. Doom: The Dark Ageshas taken huge inspiration from Medieval iconography, telling the story of the Doom Slayer’s time fighting for the Sentinel warriors of Argent D’Nur against the forces of Hell....

Quick Links The fifth season ofCall of Duty:Modern Warfare 3brings yet another list of challenges for players to complete, and one such challenge among them is to get Clean Kills. These are something players have already been doing, but given how easy it is to gloss over that fact, it’s easy to understand why some people don’t know about it. Much likeBarebones Kills inMW3,Clean Kills are fairly easy to get. However, there are some ways to make this even easier....

Quick Links Sega had a great run of gaming consoles starting with the Sega Master System and ending with the Dreamcast. While their last two machines had the unenviable task of going up against the Sony PlayStation, theSega Saturnwas still a console with excellent gamesPanzer Dragoon Sagathat weren’t available anywhere else. However, thanks to EmuDeck, you can play your favorite Sega Saturn games on the Steam Deck, making them available on a modern system....

Quick Links The recent release ofStar Wars Outlawshas fans worldwide raving about its visuals. While the game might not be as visually striking asAvatar: Frontiers of PandoraorHorizon: Forbidden West, it is still a visually impressive experience. However, many players are eager to push the game’s graphics beyond what is offered. So, can you enhance the visuals inStar Wars Outlaws? Theanswer is yes, but it’s a bit tricky. Don’t worry — this guide will detail everything you need to know about improving the graphics past the in-game “Ultra” preset....

Best Light Cone Back to All Characters Imaginary March 7th inHonkai: Star Railis a Hunt character, which gives the impression that she works best as a solo DPS and not as a support. However, Hunt March 7th has unique skills that allow her to adjust her playstyle according to the team, and must use her Skill to support someone on the team. Hunt March can fit inteams such as Follow-Up Attackor Break teams, but when it comes to thebest Imaginary Hunt March 7th team comp inHSR, March works well to create a “Firefly at home” team or remove the need for Ruan Mei as a Toughness-breaker support....

One of the best things about jumping into a newZeldagame is seeing what Nintendo and the other developers involved do to freshen up the franchise. From the first trailer alone, it looks likeThe Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdomis going to wow players. There are some obvious features in the trailer and then there are some hidden ones as well. The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdomisn’t fully original of course as it does pay homage to other entries includingThe Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening....

Player Mistakes Back to All Characters Kachina, the newest 4-star Geo sub-DPS from Natlan, is a versatile and intriguing addition to theGenshin Impactroster. As players venture into the fiery region of Natlan, they will encounter fresh mechanics and characters that bring new layers of strategy to the game. Kachina stands out for her ability to support Geo-based teams, offering a herself as a free alternative to othersub-DPS characters like Albedo and Chiori....

Summary The Legend of Zeldais without a doubt one of the most popular and recognizable gaming franchises of all time. The games all generally follow a similar story of an unsuspecting hero going on a quest to defeat a villain and save a princess — a tale as old as time. But that does not mean that all the games look and feel the same. Nintendo has always tried to innovate and experiment with theZeldafranchise and this has led to dramatic differences between titles....

Summary The latest installment in theFive Nights at Freddy’sfranchise,Five Nights at Freddy’s: Into the Pit,surprised fans with an early release last night. TheFive Nights at Freddy’sfranchise hit its tenth anniversary today, August 8, and was originally expected to celebrate with the release of a brand-new game. However, after an accidental early release in Japan, the game was made available on Steam yesterday, one day ahead of the officialanniversary. Five Nights at Freddy’s,created by Scott Cawthon, was first released in 2014 as a 2D point-and-click style horror game....

Summary [REDACTED]is an upcoming roguelike that is going to be set in the same universe asThe Callisto Protocol. Developed by Striking Distance Studios,[REDACTED]takes the location of Black Iron Prison fromThe Callisto Protocoland puts players in the role of a simple prison guard who is desperate to escape the outbreak. The Callisto Protocolwas released in late 2022, and upon launch received widespread criticism for its short runtime, lack of replayability, and poor quality-of-life features....

Summary There have been thousands of anime series that have come and gone with the wind. Some shows define a genre, or anime, as a whole, shaping what the medium will become in future generations. These shows left a mark on anime’s history, cementing themselves as works of art for decades to come. Genre-defining anime significantly impacts fans and future authors and influences the stories they create. Series such as Cowboy Bebop andMacrosshave all left their mark not just in their era but in the science fiction genre as a whole....