Yakuza/Like a Dragonis a pretty grounded series. Through all the drama and melodrama, goofy comedy and flights of fancy, it’s still set in the real world. RGG Studio goes out of its way to make its locations, while technically fictional, resemble their real-life equivalents as closely as possible. The same goes for the series' stories, substories, and themes. They’re not 1:1, but they hit close to the mark. The hype forDragon Quest 3in 1988 was as real as it was for ‘Arakure’s Quest’ inYakuza 0....

Summary A talentedThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomplayer has showcased their latest creation: a boat that looks and moves like a dolphin.Tears of the Kingdombuilders often create new and exciting things in the open-world game, and this dolphin boat is another example of that engineering spirit. Building upon the success ofZelda: Breath of the Wild, the sequel,Tears of the Kingdom, did more than expand the world of Hyrule. Beyond new areas like the Sky Islands and The Depths, Nintendo introduced a suite of new abilities for fans to tinker with....

Summary Have you ever wondered whyIsekai Manhwa characters make such bad decisions? While going through a great fantasy story of people traveling to another world, we often find parts where, where characters make awful decisions, and that has dire consequences for the plot. These are the dumbest Isekai MC decisions ranked: From the foolish idea of thinking that repeating past life mistakes will throw better results this time to the utterly infamous and cliché decision of antagonizing everyone in the new world just because....

In the last 20 years, superheroes have continued to conquer the world of entertainment. While superhero comics have remained steadily popular for almost a century now, superhero movies got their first big break in the early 2000s thanks tomovies likeX-MenandSpider-Man. In the late 2000s, Christopher Nolan’sDark Knighttrilogy proved that a more grounded superhero story could work on the big screen, and around the same time, the MCU started laying its foundations....

A Plague Tale: Requiemand its predecessor weren’t the first games to break into the companion subgenre of immersive storytelling. That said, while what they achieved may not be as widely celebrated asThe Last of UsorGod of War, they have left quite a few indelible marks that are uniquely their own, particularly with regard to the stealth-oriented gameplay thatPlague Taleprides itself on. But even thoughA Plague Tale: Requiemdelves a considerable degree further into actual combat than it arguably needed to, it also makes some interesting changes toA Plague Tale: Innocence’s staple stealth mechanics....

Summary As fans draw closer and closer to the release ofCall of Duty: Black Ops 6, Activision has finally started to release teasers for the game’s highly anticipated Zombies mode. Similar to previous years, these freshCall of Dutyteasers are being released by Activision in a highly unusual way. After Activision released the first trailer forBlack Ops 6during the massive Xbox Game Showcase back in June, fans were eager to know what Treyarch Studios had in store for the series' monumental Zombies mode....

Quick Links When players first start a game inAge of Mythology: Retold, they’ll start out in a town with four Villager units and a scout. Fans must then focus on building up their civilization and exploring their surroundings to gather data on nearby resources, relics, enemy towns, and future town locations. This guide will show players how they can find settlements, create more towns to expand their territory, and gain an advantage over their adversaries....

This article has some SPOILERS for Alien: Romulus and The Last of Us 2 Alien: Romulus' director, Fede Alvarez, revealed how he was inspired by Naughty Dog’sThe Last of Us 2, confirming a connection between the characters of Dina and Kay.Alien: Romuluspremiered in theaters earlier this August, and is another entry in the belovedAlienfilm franchise.Romulusstars Cailee Spaeny, David Jonsson, Archie Renaux, Isabela Merced, Spike Fearn, and Aileen Wu as a group of space colonists looking for a home, until they encounter a group of aliens living aboard an abandoned space station....

Summary Developer DICE has released the patch notes forBattlefield 2042Update 8.0.0, detailing the latest changes. AsBattlefield 2042transitions away from Season 7 visuals, the primary focus of this update is to restore the main theme within the game’s menus. Released in November 2021,Battlefield 2042had a rocky launchdue to technical issues and a perceived lack of content. However, the game, set in a near-future world plagued by climate change, has since made significant changes in order to revert the situation....

Summary The reluctant herois a common character type in fiction. Unlike the typical idealized hero, the reluctant hero doesn’t actually want to be the one to save the day, at least in the beginning. Usually, they are forced by circumstances to take action, whether it’s to protect a loved one or themselves, or to get revenge for someone else. Common characteristics of the reluctant hero include having an ordinary and relatable background, initially hesitating to get involved in the conflict, wanting to live a normal life, and overcoming their resistance to their fate by the end....

Summary Japan’s rich cultural heritage and landscapes have long been a source of inspiration for many JRPGs. These games often blendtraditional folklore with modern storytelling, creating worlds that captivate players around the globe. From bustling cityscapes to serene countryside, the settings offer a unique backdrop that enhances the narrative and gameplay. Each game on this list stands out for its portrayal of Japanese culture, offering players an unforgettable adventure steeped in the spirit of Japan....

Summary The firstCall of Duty: Black Ops 6product tie-in has been uncovered, with one fan revealing that longtimeCall of Dutycollaborator Monster Energy will be offering special in-game rewards for the upcoming title. A new can of the popular energy drink has been spotted in the wild, featuring the newBlack Ops 6logo, as well as a QR code players can scan to unlock unique rewards. Officially unveiled earlier this summer, the hype is palpable for the next chapter in theCall of Dutyfranchise, with Treyarch returning to develop the title after last working onCold Warin 2020....

Sequels to beloved game franchises rarely fail to make a splash, and that’s especially true forCat Quest 3. Indeed,Cat Quest 3’s cozy catventure launched on International Cat Day to a warm Purribean-winds reception and as of writing sits at a comfortable Very Positive on Steam. Game Rant spoke to Desmond Wong, CEO of developer The Gentlebros, about the new third installment in the cuddly and relaxingCat Questfranchise just before its release....