Summary Recent comments from a high-ranking official at Bandai Namco seem to indicate thatDragon Ball: Sparking! Zerowill include characters from the originalDragon Ballanime series. WhileDragon Ball: Sparking! Zerowill have the biggest roster of any game from the franchise to date, not every character has been revealed yet, though all the previously announced ones hail fromDragon Ball ZorDragon Ball Super. The announced roster forDragon Ball: Sparking! Zeroalready contains 100 different fightersfrom across the two anime series, including several variations on some characters, especially Saiyans....

Summary Not every beat or sequence lands as well as another inStar Wars Jedi: Survivor’s story and that’s arguably most apparent when it reaches its third-act twist. Any time a story establishes a particular antagonist or plot and essentially discards it in the third act for what is meant to be a meatier or more empathetic reveal, for instance, it creates an awkward division where the third act can seem rushed or forced....

Summary As mini-games continue to become an increasingly popular feature in gaming, it’s fortunate thatStar Wars Outlawsincludes several for players to enjoy when they’re not focused on the game’s more demanding tasks. Mini-games like Sabaac, Raven Six, and Fathier Racing all provide players with a necessary respite during their efforts to pull off the biggest heistthe Outer Rimhas ever seen. Not all ofStar Wars Outlaws' mini-games are as up front as something like Sabaac, however, as some are hidden in some rather unexpected places....

Summary Star Warsand RPG fans alike are eagerly anticipating theStar Wars: Knights of the Old Republicremake from Aspyr, which aims to modernize the BioWare classic for contemporary audiences. The originalKOTORgames are rich with unique loreand compelling storytelling that deserve high-fidelity presentation and easy access on current hardware, but hopefully theKOTORremake will have a powerful ripple effect, impacting more than just its own series. Before the Earth-shaking successes that wereMass EffectandDragon Age, BioWare was best known forKnights of the Old Republic....

Tales of the Shirewill finally be giving Middle-earth fans the ability to simulate the cozy, comfy lives of one of Tolkien’s most endearing creations: the Hobbits. The game promises to bethe ultimate Hobbit simulator, finally letting fans step into the hairy feet of Middle-earth’s halflings. Anyone familiar with the series will already know exactly what that entails – verdant rolling pastures, lots of parties, and five meals a day at the bare minimum....

Summary The studio behindTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fatehas revealed its roadmap for the rest of 2024 and beyond, including more details about the upcoming PC port and new DLC. Developer Super Evil Megacorp releasedTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fateon iOS and Mac in May 2023 to rave reviews, with fans praising the roguelike for its gameplay and plot designed byTMNTcomic book writer Tom Waltz and the studio’s creative director Michael Johnson....

Summary Once Humansurvival gameplaytakes place spread across multi-stage seasons. At the end of each season, the player is reset, and certain items such as blueprints are transferred to the new season. The player then progresses through the game once again, slowly improving their blueprints and becoming more powerful with each iteration. The Shrapnel mechanic is a special ability that is baked into some weapons in thishorror game. When a bullet hits a target, there is a chance that the bullet will split into fragments....

Summary Every good handheld needs an onslaught ofJRPGsto help liven up the library. JRPGs work so well on portables because players can multitask while grinding for EXP. While the rollout was small at first for Sony’s first handheld, thePSPeventually did indeed get some standout JRPGs in many forms. There were good traditional turn-based JRPGs likeShin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 Portable. Players could even play PS1 classics likeFinal Fantasy 7,as the digital store offered a wide array....

Summary Fromthinking about the real villaintoreflecting on the best couples,Harry Potterfans still love to discuss and debate the iconic franchise. Whilethe eight movies based on J.K. Rowling’s bestselling booksdo a great job of diving into Harry Potter’s (Daniel Radcliffe) fascinating and magical time at Hogwarts, it’s exciting to hear that there will be aHarry PotterTV adaptation coming from HBO Max. While fans of course know every detail of Harry’s life and have memorized every spell and plot point, there’s still a lot in this world to explore....

Quick Links Junji Itohas announced live-action adaptations of his classics once again. The creator of series likeTomieandUzumakihas joined forces with horror icon Fangoria, marking a thrilling new chapter in the adaptation of his works. In a recent announcement, Fangoria revealed its partnership with Through the Lens Entertainment to co-produce live-action adaptations of threeJunji Itomasterpieces:Bloodsucking Darknessand both parts ofThe Mystery of the Haunted House. This collaboration aims to “redefine the horror and manga experience,” promising fans a brand-new look into Ito’s world....

Summary With its dark humor, sarcasm, and thrill, Netflix’sWednesdaysuccessfully tapped into the cultural Zeitgeist of the Addams Family characters. The series became one of the streamer’s all-time biggest hits, thanks to Jenna Ortega’s perfect portrayal of the eponymous lead. Wednesday Addams' moody, deadpan character is juxtaposed against an incredible cast, which includes her chirpy Nevermore werewolf roommate, Enid Sinclair, and the diligent shapeshifter Principal Larissa Weems, among others. A common YA plot trope used inWednesday’s storytelling is that the show’s eclectic Young Adult cast (mostly Wednesday herself) doesn’t always see eye to eye with the older characters....

Now thatWorld of Warcraft’s Season of Discoveryhas officially launched Phase 4, players can finally reach the classic in-game level cap of 60. Now that the leveling process has come to an end, the players can focus on a whole list of other activities to get optimal gear and gain access to virtually all endgame content. Some of the endgame content for players inWoW: SoDphase 4 is the same as or inspired by the classic game from more than 20 years ago, some features are completely new....

Now that the game has been out for a full year,Diablo 4is ramping up its in-game content. Not only is Season 5 well underway, but the upcomingVessel of HatredDLC looms in the distance, making now the best time to giveDiablo 4a try. AlthoughVessel of Hatredhas been one of the most anticipated updates toDiablo 4, there is plenty in store at the moment to entertain players before the expansion. Season 5 ofDiablo 4launched on August 6, and it has brought a variety of upgrades to the game....