With the release of the original PlayStation in 1994 came agolden age of gamingthat would see many beloved franchises take their first steps. Sony’s little gray box took the world by storm,introducing gamers to memorable characterssuch as Lara Croft, Crash Bandicoot, Spyro the Dragon, and many more. It also marked the transition from cartridges to compact discs, as well as started a long line of successors that’s still going strong today....
They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and in FromSoftware’s case, the compliments just keep on stacking up. The influence of theSoulsseries and its spin-offs on the gaming industry as a whole over the last 10+ years is nothing short of phenomenal. Various developers, from triple-A giants to small indie studios, have tried their hand atgiving players a challenging experienceto rival those first tentative steps in Boletaria, Lordran, Yharnam and the Lands Between....
Summary One Piecemay seem like a light-hearted anime, but there are plenty of instances in the story where things become grim quickly. As the plot has progressed, fans have had the opportunity to see manyOne Piececharacters die and suffer at the hands of others. This is a huge deal, especially when most of theOne Pieceworld is preoccupied by pirates, who are known for being greedy. Due to this reason, the sacrifices made by any character in One Piece are special....
Summary The issue of invisible walls inBlack Myth: Wukonghas become a notable topic of discussion among players. WhileBlack Myth: Wukonghas been widely recognized for its impressive visuals and distinctive combat mechanics, these invisible barriers have drawn attention for limiting exploration and affecting the overall experience. Black Myth: Wukongpresents a vast world for exploration within its linear framework, and the lack of a map is designed to enhance immersion and make discoveries feel more personal....
Summary The main protagonist ofBleach, Ichigo Kurosaki, underwent many powerful transformations throughout the long-running anime and manga series. Due to his unique lineage as a combination of human, hollow, quincy, and shinigami blood, Ichigo possessed immense potential for growth that allowed himto continually evolve his abilitiesin order to face increasingly formidable foes. Whether losing and then regaining his powers or suddenly discovering new skills, Ichigo experienced numerous physical and spiritual changes that dramatically increased his strength over the course of the battles and story arcs he participates in....
Summary The popular brand of ice pops, Bomb Pop, is collaborating withRobloxto bring the summer treat to one of its major online attractions, the roleplaying game Bayside High School. Bomb Pop is kicking off the tail end of summer forRobloxfans with an event called the “Chillest Summer Ever” at its in-game summer camp, Camp Bomb Pop, which opened on Aug. 1. Aside from hosting a variety of minigames and evengames based on licensed properties like anime,Robloxdoubles as a shared online social platform where users can express themselves however they see fit....
Summary A player in the originalBorderlandsmanaged to come across an Easter egg they’d somehow missed 15 years after the game originally launched, making for an interesting and popular online revelation.Borderlandsis a series with a massive amount of content and characters, so it’s natural that some might go unnoticed, but the revelation still managed to impress other fans online. Borderlandsis known for its wildly charismatic and unique characters, many of which are allies to the player as they hunt for the mythical vault on Pandora, but others are out to stop them....
Summary The 80’ssaw the tail-end of the Cold War, as well as the fall of the Berlin Wall. It was also the decade that many of the greatest gaming franchises of all time first saw the light of day, which can probably almost be considered nearly as important, if spun correctly. From games featuring a hammer wielding Italian plumber, to a fire-ball shooting martial arts master, much of the decade’s video game output featured some ofgaming’s most iconic faces....
Quick Links College Football 25makes a concerted effort to be accessible to any player of all skill ranges. This means giving you a list of different difficulty levels that offer you a chance to play the game how you want to play it. These levels offer a starting pointfor any player to jump inand learn the ropes, eventually learning and improving to progress to the higher difficulties as well. Now, you may be wondering which level is best for you when you first start the game, as itdoesn’t give you an in-depth explanationof how each one differs or what level of skill it best complements....
Quick Links Core Keeperdoes food in a simple yet effective way. Rather than having long recipes that are hard to follow with many rare ingredients, it lets the player combine whichever two ingredients they want, however they want. Different food item combinations will producedifferent delicious dishes that have unique effects. Food isn’t just an essential resource for staying alive; it is also a source of buffs that increases your chances of survival and makes you more powerful when fighting enemies....
Summary To cap off the month of August,Dead By Daylightreleased Patch 8.2.0, which kicked off theCastlevaniacrossover and brought in Dracula, the Dark Lord, and Trevor Belmont as the Killer and the Survivor for this update. The newDead by Daylightpatch arrived after a brief public test build period, which also included some adjustments for Killers. The collaboration withCastlevaniais the second crossover thatDead by Daylightdeveloper Behaviour Interactive has done with Konami since June 2020....
Quick Links Deadlockis Valve’s ambitious project that combines elements from MOBA and Hero Shooter into one genre. Bebop is one of the 21 available heroes in the game at the moment. As a laser-wielding cyborg, this hero has the ability to reel enemies out of position, attach a sticky bomb to them, and hurl them back to deal massive AOE damage. Wondering how to play the hero? Here’s a complete build guide to help you get the most out of Bebop....
Nintendo finally releasedMetroid Dreadafter almost 20 years sinceMetroid Fusion, and now,Metroid Prime 4is just around the corner. While Konami hasn’t released a newCastlevaniagame in ages, the series is being kept alive by its anime andguest appearances in other games. Yet, through all this time, the term ‘Metroidvania’ has endured to describe a genre of game that follows their style. Metroidvanias have become a mainstay for developers, inspiring amultitude of indie titlesas well as a few big AAA efforts with their tight level design and encouragement of exploration....
