The first-person survival title,Serum,is the debut release from studio Game Island. The game recently launched its early access version on Steam back in May, and developers have been providing continuing updates and additions to it since.Serumtakes the framework of a survival crafting experience and molds it around the mechanics of the titular enigmatic substance, literally injecting it into the protagonist as part of its gameplay, world, and story. Studio CEO and game director Michal Ojrzynski recently spoke with Game Rant about the various factors involved in bringingSerum’s survival designsto life....

Summary Within the world ofSolo Leveling, the Shadow Monarch Sung Jin-woo commands one of the most formidable forces in existence—his loyal army of shadows. As Jin-woo rises through the hunter ranks and begins his quest todefeat the monarchs threatening humanity, his shadow soldiers become an indispensable part of his growing strength. Led by elites like Igris and Beru, the shadow army loyally serves their creator, allowing Jin-woo to take on challenges that would be impossible for eventhe top hunters alone....

Summary This article contains spoilers from the manhwa of Solo Leveling. The relationships inSolo Levelingand the character dynamics continue the story and develop the protagonist. The journey of Sung Jin-Woo from a mere hunter to the strongest in the world is accompanied by a bundle of relationships that influence his decisions for growth. A relationship that was developed on such a basis was his association with Lee Joo-Hee, his fellow hunter who also doubled as a healer, during the times when he had to struggle a lot....

Summary Square Enix shared its fiscal report for the past quarter, but the total sales forFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthremain under wraps. Some hoped that the long-awaited report would finally reveal the up-to-date sales figures forFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth, but unfortunately, that wasn’t the case. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirthlaunched on May 28, 2025, and received praise and high ratings from both critics and fans, ranking above its predecessor,Final Fantasy 7 Remake. However, despite this, Takashi Kiryu, the CEO of Square Enix, revealed thatFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthhad seen underwhelming salesand didn’t meet the publisher’s expectations, alongside games likeFinal Fantasy 16and the live-service gameFoamstars....

Summary A Taiwanese parts supplier suggested that theNintendo Switch 2mass production will begin no later than September 2024. Taken at face value, this time frame potentially helps narrow down the announcement window ofNintendo’s next console. Nintendo previously confirmed theSwitch 2 will be revealed no later than March 2025, i.e., during its ongoing fiscal year. While the company said nothing about the console’s prospective release window, subsequent reports suggested that the much-anticipated device will not hit the store shelves before April 2025 at the very earliest....

Summary TheTales from the Borderlandsseries is vastly different from the mainline franchise’s looter-shooter formula. Comprising two titles,Tales from the BorderlandsandNew Tales from the Borderlands,the series puts character relationships and world-building front and center, with players shaping the narrative. The success of theTalesseries is said to have inspired the creation ofthe recentBorderlandsmovie. Unfortunately, the film failed to resonate with critics and fans, drawing universal criticism. With all eyes back on the franchise’s video games, developer Gearbox Software is under a lot of pressure to deliver another successful storyline....

Summary A spookedElden Ringplayer has shared their experience with what appears to be weeping angel statues animated by a texture bug. Even though it was released two years ago, FromSoftware’s game is the gift that keeps giving when it comes to hidden details constantly being discovered by theElden Ringcommunity. The Hidetaka Miyazaki and George R.R. Martin dark fantasy RPG also became a summer challenge for gamers, thanks to the release of its DLC....

Summary In the early 2000s zombies took over the world. Not literally, but in terms of media. FromShaun Of The DeadtoZombieland,toTheResident Evilmovie franchise - everyone had zombies on their delicious brains. This was also reflected in the video games of the time. The improved graphics of the more recent consoles meant that survival horror could really lean into the gore and terrify players. Many of the zombie games between 2000 and 2010 were instant classics and have influenced so many video games going forward, whether it is blowing up a zombie’s head with a shotgun, or running them over with a lawnmower, the naughties madezombie killingfun....

Godzillaand Kong have a lot of friends, foes, and fellow giant monsters. The Monsterverse doesn’t have quite the menagerie Toho built up over its decades in the game, but it does have an impressive selection of original Titans. Most of them don’t stick around long. There are a couple of villains who lead entire entries and several minor figures that pop up for brief cameos. How does the Monsterverse go about assigning codenames to these unique figures when they arrive to wreck a city?...

Quick Links World of Warcraft Classicis full of interesting things that keep players coming back, even when it is a remake of an extremely popular game. However, with the latest seasonal event, Season of Discovery, players are able to collect some new items and currencies that can tremendously help players as they traverse Phase 4 of the season and work towardmaxing their character’s level out at level 60. One type of item that players may find themselves with a lot of is the Dark Iron Residue item, which can have 100 of these in a stack, making it an item you can have a lot of....

Summary Episode 5 was one of the best episodes inWistoria: Wand and Sword.There are intense action sequences,engaging drama,and even a fair bit of character-building as well. It had everything you could possibly want from a good and entertaining story. So now the challenge is to keep this formula up till the end of the series. Episode 6 is a direct continuation of the last episode. We’re still in the middle of the Crown Attack Battle Royale with Will Serfort currently being attacked by his own teammate, Shion Ulster....

Summary Overwatch 2has experienced significant changes in recent seasons, including a competitive rework, tank buffs, hero changes, and more. With Season 12 on the horizon, many are looking beyond the newest support hero, Juno, to evaluate the future of the hero-shooter. While Blizzard appears to be actively listening to its community, as evidenced by the6v6 test in Season 13, more could be done to satisfy its audience. Blizzard’s unfortunate decision to scrap the game’s PvE missions in favor of PvP content is a large source of disappointment for lore enthusiasts....

Summary Yakuza Kiwamiis finally coming to Nintendo Switch on July 23, 2025, a staggering 8 years after its initial release. The action-adventure title is a remake of the originalYakuzagame that kicked off the series in 2005. In 2016, a year before the Switch was released, developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio rolled outYakuza Kiwamito a positive reception. Originally, it came out on PS4 and PS3 before making its way onto Xbox One and PC a few years later, with no sign of a Nintendo port....