Summary A creativeYu-Gi-Ohfan recently showed off their impressive cosplay of main character Yugi Muto, complete with a working holographic Duel Disk. Over 25 years after it was first created by the late Kazuki Takahashi,Yu-Gi-Ohhasretained a dedicated fanbase in all its forms, from the manga and anime adaptations to the trading card game and subsequent video game entries. For most of the franchise’s existence,Yu-Gi-Ohhas been centered around the Duel Monsters card game (or “Monsters and Wizards,” as it was first called in theoriginalYu-Gi-Ohmanga), which has players summon powerful monsters to perform helpful magic spells or unleash clever traps on unsuspecting opponents....

Summary The complex storytelling present in most anime is a huge reason why most people can’t get enough of this medium. The fact that it caters to several interests and genres is a huge reason why anime has become so mainstream, with both short and long-form series becoming household names because of the interest they garner. The animation quality anda wealth of memorable charactersare just a few of the many reasons why fans love this medium of entertainment and what it brings to the table....

Summary For its one-year anniversary,Baldur’s Gate 3revealed a bunch of player statistics, including the fact that Shadowheart has been kissed almost twice as often as any other companion in the game. These statistics all revealed a great deal about how fans playedBaldur’s Gate 3, and showed who the most popular characters in the game are. Since its release last year,Baldur’s Gate 3has taken the world by storm. It won tons of awards at shows in 2023, including the illustrious Game of the Year title, and it introduced droves of players toDungeons and Dragonsjust in time for Wizards of the Coast to update5th Edition’s rules – withsome ideas coming directly fromBaldur’s Gate 3itself....

Summary The Arkhamverse is officially alive and well viaBatman: Arkham Shadow, a Meta Quest 3-exclusive prequel entry developed by Camouflaj. Two cinematic trailers have been released thus far with gameplay scheduled for next month while the game itself launches sometime this fall, meaning there isn’t much time beforeBatman: Arkham Shadowis in players’ hands, as well as worn immersively on their faces in VR. Each trailer has made both blatant and subtle nods to Batman mythology villains, which is exhilarating since the Arkhamverse is full of references to super-criminals who have yet to be depicted in-game....

Summary Among the rank and file of Capcom’s numerous collection of IPs, perhaps the most distressing omission has beenOnimusha. Although the first game got a fantastic high-definition remaster that allowed it to grace new platforms for the first time, it did not sell well enough to convince Capcom to pursue the rest of the series. Despite that,Onimushawas one of the most exciting franchises to debut during the sixth generation of home consoles, as it released some fabulous games on the PS2, PS3, PC, and Game Boy Advance....

VR gaming isn’t for everyone, and as much of a spectacle as it can seem when a player first jumps into a virtual world, this excitement can soon be overtaken by nausea, dizziness, and headache. For some, the human brain and the body’s senses cannot comprehend why the world is moving but the body is stationary, and to cope with these conflicting senses, some players starts to feel dizzy and nauseated after 15 minutes of VR gaming....

Summary Capcom has announced a giveaway to celebrate the recent launch ofKunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess, offering gamers the opportunity to win a free Xbox Series X console.Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddessis a unique title in Capcom’s library, blending action-strategy elements with the tower defense and hack-and-slash genres. Its distinctly Japanese folklore-inspired setting also makes it stand out as well. Kunitsu-Gamihas been praised for its unique gameplay loop and premise. The player has to fend off invading demons and is rewarded with crystals for successfully saving villagers....

Summary On a new episode of CD Projekt Red’s podcast, the developers ofProject Orionassure fans that theCyberpunk 2077sequel will succeed where its predecessor failed, especially when it concerns the franchise’s authenticity. For example, Associate Game Director Paweł Sasko pointed out an inconsistency in the game’s setting, as Reddit had been in a frenzy over misinterpreted manhole covers in-game. DespiteCyberpunk 2077taking place in an American city, specifically the fictional Night City in California, the manholes covering the streets were consistent with European designs, not the manhole covers found on American streets....

Summary James Gunn’sDCUis gradually taking shape, and naturally, casting rumors are bound to circulate from time to time. Among the latest speculation is the potential casting ofBooster Gold, the time-traveling hero. While considerable skepticism surrounded this casting, recent endorsements suggest it might indeed be confirmed. After the DCEU officially ended, fans eagerly anticipate seeing who will feature in the new DC Universe’s forthcoming films, which will kick off with theSupermanmovie as the inaugural big-screen project of the DCU’s first phase, Gods and Monsters....

Summary Sarah Michelle Gellar has recently been cast in the upcomingDexterprequel series, as a character called Tanya Martin. She joins fellow big name actors, Christian Slater and Patrick Dempsey inDexter: Original Sin. Gellar’s casting is a major coup for the show, with her iconic status bound to attract viewers to Showtime’s newest iteration of the serial killer with a code. Sarah Michelle Gellar is best known for her role as Buffy Summers inBuffy the Vampire Slayer,but she’s racked up an impressive resume of other acting performances since her breakout role as the slayer....

Summary Diablo 4has revealed the rework of Unique items, detailing the changes. WithDiablo 4’s fifth season drawing ever closer, Bizzard has shared the patch notes detailing the anticipated update, revealing new activities and enemies. However, a special focus of the season will be the Uniques, with the devs bringing changes to all Uniques available inDiablo 4. Unique items are known as the most coveted pieces of gear byDiablo 4players due to the big impact they have on their characters' builds....

Summary After years of waiting, theDragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remakehas suddenly drawn close to its release. By adopting one of the most popular practices Square Enix has used for its modern “old-school” turn-based RPGs, the all-time classicDragon Quest 3has assumed its most enticing form yet. Thanks toDragon Quest 11, theDragon Questfranchise has become much more popular and well-known in the West, making now the ideal time to bring this particular entry, which has already been remade multiple times, into what may be its final form....

Summary The Ranger, at a glance, might seem like the ‘basic soldier’of theEarth Defense Forcegames, especially compared to the Wing Diver who can fly, the Fencer who’s a walking WMD/Tank, and the Air Raider who can call in all sorts of vehicles, but it’s really not that simple. InEarth Defense Force 6especially, they’ve nerfed the Air Diver a tad and given some of their tools to Ranger, who was already quite powerful....