Summary OneXbox 360fan who purchased two Xbox 360s was surprised to find the NXE Dashboard. AsXbox 360recently bid goodbye to its Xbox store, the wave of nostalgia from that generation of gaming had a slight resurgence. Many players who owned Xbox 360s reflected on the time they spent with what many say as the best console of its time. From games, to features, and other content, the Xbox 360 introduced gamers to a lot of memorable things that are still present to this day....

Zenless Zone Zero(ZZZ), the latest game from HoYoverse, is a fast-paced action RPG set in a futuristic urban fantasy world. As with many gacha games,players often consider rerolling to get a strong startby securing powerful characters from the beginning. This allows players to get to build characters they had their eyes on from the beginning, instead of waiting for them to appear in gacha gradually. In some games, rerolling can be quite straightforward....

Summary It’s safe to say that Square Enix’sStranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Originnever quite got the fair shot it arguably deserved. DescribingStranger of Paradiseas a “Final FantasySoulslike” already set it up to be held to nigh-impossible standards, and the first trailer and demo (not to mention the parade of “CHAOS!” memes) only contributed to the pile-on in a way that made the game feel like it was destined to fail. However, behind some of the more questionable dialogue and presentation choices,Stranger of Paradisewould end up being an incredibly competent action RPG and even tell a greatFinal Fantasystory, begging the question of how the series could continue by adapting otherFinal Fantasynarratives....

Summary Square Enix’sFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth, the acclaimed second entry in theFinal Fantasy 7 Remaketrilogy, continues the story of Cloud Strife and his friends as they journey beyond Midgar in pursuit of Sephiroth and in an effort to stop Shinra from exploiting the planet’s Lifestream.Final Fantasy 7 Rebirthtakes players into a much larger world than its predecessor, eventually even opening up enough to allow players to use the Tiny Bronco and explore the furthest reaches of the map....

Baldur’s Gate 3 is one of the greatest RPGs to be released in 2023, and its fame has remained consistent a year and several awards later. It has a phenomenal cast of companions that each have their own interesting personalities as well as quests that link perfectly alongside the main story of the game. Players are also able to select between twelve different classes and customize them with a variety of Feats, subclasses, and multi-classed with others for intriguing combat situations....

Batman: Arkham Origins features an expanded Gotham City and introduces an original prequel storyline occurring several years before the events of Batman: Arkham Asylum and Batman: Arkham City. Taking place before the rise of Gotham City’s most dangerous villains and assassins, the game showcases a young, raw, unrefined Batman as he faces a defining moment in his early career as a crime fighter that sets his path to becoming the Dark Knight....

Summary Castles are a staple in Western fantasy fiction, and since theFinal Fantasyseries has traditionally drawn cues from sword-and-sorcery imagery and storytelling, including tales of evil wizards and warring kingdoms, it should come as no surprise that the series has its fair share of epic castles. There is simply a trove of beautiful, fortified, and iconic builds to dive through inFinal Fantasy’s history, whether built out of pixels or prerenders....

Summary The Justice League isthe premier super teamwith the most iconic heroes that comics, TV, and movies have had to offer. The team features comrades like Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman, who act as the highest united force of protection available to those of Earth in theDC Universe. The Justice League, also known as The Justice League of America, is potentially the largest and most powerful superhero team in fiction. With Superman’s boundless strength, Batman’s limitless intellect, Wonder Woman’s baffling willpower, and a whole host of other heroes from across the galaxy that aid in their endeavors, the team can rarely ever be beat....

When players think of fighting games, there are a few things that immediately come to mind. Flashy rapid-fire combos, screen-filling special moves, and a roster of colorful and quirky characters. Aside from afew notable stand-outs, the story of a fighting game usually takes a backseat in the player’s mind, if it even exists at all. People just want to punch, kick, and Hadoken their way to the top of the leader boards....

Summary As some of themost popular and revered anime of the 2000s,NarutoandNaruto Shippudenhave brought iconic characters and moments that have been etched into anime history. As the yellow-haired protagonist goes on his journey to become the most powerful ninja in his village, the Hokage, he meets a lot of people, making friends and enemies everywhere he goes. With emotional storylines,Narutohas been responsible for setting up relationships and characters that are dear to people around the world....

Summary ABloodbornefan used one of Miquella’s Crosses inElden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtreeto express their longing for a PC port of the game. This sentiment resonated with bothBloodborneandElden Ringcommunities, sparking a discussion about the game’s future and the possibility of it coming to PC. Bloodborneis an action RPG developed by FromSoftware, released exclusively for the PlayStation 4 in 2015. Set in the dark, gothic city of Yharnam, players assume the role of a Hunter tasked with uncovering the city’s mysteries while battling nightmarish creatures andBloodborne’s powerful bosses....

Summary Only days after the premiere ofDeadpool & Wolverine, excitement is already building for the next MCU installment. Amid the frenzy, Anthony Mackie may have inadvertently revealed a significant plot detail, hinting that another Avenger will appear inCaptain America: Brave New World. The debut trailer forCaptain America: Brave New Worldpremiered a few weeks back, offering a glimpse ofHarrison Ford’s Thunderbolt Ross, set to become Red Hulkin the movie. Fans quickly wondered how Anthony Mackie’s Sam Wilson, the new Captain America, could face off against a Hulk, given his lack of super soldier serum....

College Football 25aims to give players the best, most immersive experience possible to bring players into the world of NCAA athletics. This includes building a powerhouse of a team in the game’saptly-named Dynasty Mode. This way of playingputs players in the shoes of a coachfor any team they want and lets them recruit, call plays, and make the decisions that they think will put their program at the top of the country....