Summary While Studio Ghibli has had a lot of success over the years, one area that they have struggled with is finding potential successors. Most directors that were taken on to become potential successors ended up leaving the company (normally withfew words as to why). However, there was one man who was considered to be the most likely successor to Miyazaki, whose work was revered by everyone who saw it. Sadly, this man would pass away after making one film, and the circumstances contributing to his untimely passing reveal a dark secret behind one of Ghibli’s most acclaimed directors and the ever-stressful Japanese workforce....

Quick Links It’s been almost 20 years since a mainlineManagame has hit store shelves, so it’s safe to say that many fans are pretty pumped to check outVisions of Manaonce it launches on July 05, 2025. However, it’s worth noting that fans can start playing the action RPG a little bit earlier than the majority. We have all the details for therelease time forVisions of Manaon PlayStation, Xbox, and PC (Steam), so keep reading to find out more....

Summary A surprised gamer has foundThe Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowindmistakenly listed for an astronomical price on the Xbox Games Store. WhileThe Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowindis known for being one of the most influential fantasy games ever made, even Bethesda’s biggest fans would find it difficult to justify this monumental price tag. Bethesda’s third numbered entry inThe Elder Scrollsseries revolutionized open-world gaming when it was released in 2002.The Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowindstunned gamers with its vast 3D world offering players never-before-seen freedom and endless roleplaying potential....

Summary Few superhero games have attained the same upper-echelon rank as theArkhamBatman installments. NoteveryArkhamgamehas been fully beloved, particularly its spin-off companion piecesLockdownandBlackgateforBatman: Arkham CityandBatman: Arkham Originsrespectively, but the series as a whole is undoubtedly some of the best work in a superhero-related video game franchise, let alone superhero-related media overall. None of that would have been possible ifBatman: Arkham Asylumwasn’t a classic revitalizing the World’s Greatest Detective’s mythology once more for a new audience, and everything that makes it a brilliant adaptation ofBatman: The Animated Seriesthrough a 3D Metroidvania lens in a unique setting is even more appreciable a decade and a half later....

Despite the 2023/24 NBA season coming to an end (with the Boston Celtics claiming victory for the first time since 2008), the news cycle surrounding The Association is far from silent. Typically, in the months after the conclusion of a season, coverage of the premier basketball league slows to a trickle, only seeing upticks on significant occasions such asDraft Night and the start of NBA free agency. This year, however, things are a little different....

Quick Links TheAge of Wonders 4DLC “Eldritch Realms” adds a lot of new material to the game. You get three new tomes,two new story realms, and a brand-new ruler type called the Eldritch Sovereign. The Eldritch Sovereign isn’t the first new ruler type added by anAge of Wonders 4expansion, but the way it works is very different compared to your other options. Managing these options, both on the world map and in combat, will determine just how effective this otherworldly ruler can be....

Logitech G Driving Force Shifter Game Controller One of the more impressive racing game accessories available for the popular Logitech racing controllers is now available at a solid discount. Gamers can get the high-end Driving Force Shifter at $59.99 for a limited time, improving their driving game with ultra-realistic controls. Amazon has a fantastic deal on theLogitech G Driving Force Shifter, offering a decent discount of 17% for a limited time....

Summary Ezio ofAssassin’s Creedfame left a surprise message during AEW’sAll In Londonas part of wrestler Will Ospreay’s entrance. Many wrestling fans are already familiar with how Will Ospreay’s gimmick is highly inspired by theAssassin’s Creedfranchise. From his entrance attire, up to signature moves like the Hidden Blade, the man with the Aerial Assassin nickname has really taken many liberties in regard to the character he plays. With the game set for release on June 14, 2025, promotions for it have also increased....

Summary Baldur’s Gate 3has revealed that barely 10% of players have completed the game in Honour Mode since the difficulty was released. The game mode dares players to finishBaldur’s Gate 3without dying, but apparently, few can succeed. Some months after the game’s launch,Baldur’s Gate 3released Honour Mode, a game mode that not only maximizes opponents' toughness but also adds permadeath and restricts players to just one save slot. ConsideringBaldur’s Gate 3is already a challenging game, completing it in Honour Mode turns into an incredible feat....

Multiclassing is incredibly accessible inBaldur’s Gate 3. It’s not only open to every party member at any time, but it has a low bar of entry, and any combination of classes is allowed at any time. There is even an achievement, Jack-of-All-Trades, for multiclassing a character into every class. However, with twelve classes and multiple subclasses inBaldur’s Gate 3, multiclassing can become overwhelming, especially when factoring in mechanics such as spell slots, spellcasting or attack modifiers, and proficiencies....

Summary Batman: Arkham Shadowis a Meta Quest 3-exclusive and to many Arkhamverse fans that may be a letdown since it’s only available on a niche VR platform. Regardless, it’s shaping up to be an entry in theArkhamfranchise that shouldn’t be missed out on due to how much story content it’s deriving from its place in the Arkhamverse timeline, one that the community has been aching to see developed and portrayed sinceArkham Origins’ launch....

Cycle decks are arguably the most difficult decks to play inClash Royale. As the name suggests, these decks involve playing your cards quickly to out-cycle the opponent’s key defensive troops or buildings. The secret to mastering these decks is counting elixirs and constantly thinking ahead to the next few steps. There have been thousands of different cycle decks inClash Royale, and as the meta shifts, some of these decks stand out far above the pack....

Summary Mainstream video game development has changed drastically since “video game” became a term of common parlance. Once, teams were comprised of less than one hundred people, when games were smaller, simpler, and of lower graphical fidelity. Today, individual developers tend to get lost in an enormous hierarchy of specialists and leads, a requirement of the technological arms race that has led to the normalization of multiple-year-long development times. However, no hard rule prevents a team or developer from putting out a cracking game in a short time window....