Honkai: Star Rail – The Best Aventurine Light Cone

Best Light Cone Back to All Characters Aventurine joins the roster ofHonkai: Star Railas the second limited Preservation 5-star character, offering players an entirely differentdefensive option compared to Fu Xuan, especially for those who prefer shielding over damage mitigation. Furthermore, unlike other shield-generating characters, Aventurine can provide a stackable shield for the entire party through his skill, making him an excellent choice for tackling difficult content, especially if players struggle to keep their party alive....

May 17, 2025 · 5 min · 1056 words · Diana Brady

LEGO Bricktales Release Date Announced

The release date for the puzzle-adventure gameLEGO Bricktaleshas now been announced. Revealed in March,LEGO Bricktalesis the next project looking to mix LEGO brick building with inventive new storytelling mechanics. In LEGO Bricktales, players will be exploring five different unique biomes, all made of LEGO, and using LEGO constructions of their own making to progress. LEGO fans won’t have to wait long, either, asLEGO Bricktales' release date is surprisingly near. The adventure-puzzle game remains in active development by studio ClockStone, known for its work onBridge Constructor....

May 17, 2025 · 2 min · 412 words · Darlene Peters

Marvel’s Midnight Suns: Who is the Caretaker

Marvel’s Midnight Sunsintroduces players to the mysterious Caretaker who helps lead the team against the forces of Lilith, but her story is very much shrouded in mystery. For some Marvel fans, this may be the first time they have ever met this character as she has not played a prominent role in many Marvel projects outside ofGhost Ridercomics. However, that is all about to change as players playMarvel’s Midnight Sunsand learn all there is to know about this mysterious magical being....

May 17, 2025 · 4 min · 764 words · Megan Roberts

Metroid Dread Has Highest Launch of Any Metroid Game

One of 2021’s most anticipated video games was the release ofMetroid Dread, which reinvigorated interest in theMetroidfranchise that hasn’t seen a new mainline title in 14 years. When released last month,Metroid Dreadwas very well received, and some fans claim it’s the best game of the year. After the release, many fans of the video game called for others that were interested to purchase it as a way to support the development of futureMetroidgames....

May 17, 2025 · 2 min · 383 words · Derrick Vance

Monster Hunter Wilds Must Be Careful to Keep The Franchise's Cozy Nature

Summary TheMonster Hunterseries can be surprisingly cozy at times, andMonster Hunter Wildsshould not forget about that in its design. If early trailers are any indication,Monster Hunter Wildslooks to be eyeing an action-oriented approach to the game, even moreso than usual for the series. This has the potential to pay off with an exciting new adventure. Even with that in mind, the developers can’t forget the other aspects of what makesMonster Huntersuch a good series....

May 17, 2025 · 4 min · 721 words · Jennifer Dorsey

Naruto: Funniest Episodes

Summary On the surface,Narutois a classic shonen battle anime featuring all the tropes associated with it, such as tournament arcs, rivalries, training sequences, as well asa host of power ups and transformations. This is the tone that is most often associated with the series, and it holds true, for the most part. However, one area in which the series also excelled, especially during its earlier story arcs, was in its more lighthearted offerings....

May 17, 2025 · 5 min · 890 words · Kenneth Hughes

New World: Furnishing Leveling Guide

Quick Links It’s been a few weeks now since the launch ofNew World, the new fantasy MMORPG from Amazon Games. Players have spread all across the island of Aeternum in that time, fighting, exploring, and crafting. Unlike many MMOs,New Worldputs a special focus on its crafting and survival mechanics. There are 17Trade Skills inNew Worldfor players to master, ranging from fishing to furnishing. The latter of these is essential for any player that wants a cozy or impressive home to come back to after a long day adventuring....

May 17, 2025 · 3 min · 447 words · John Johnson

One Of Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2024's Big Differences Is A Game-Changer

Summary Long-time 2D Mario players who are new toMario vs. Donkey Kongmight be alarmed by the strange animation that occurs when he falls from a great height. However, this temporary stun is actually a wink to a mechanic from the original title, one thatMario vs. Donkey Konghas thankfully done away with. Inthe originalMario vs. Donkey Kong, Mario can die from falling from too tall of a drop. This is quite unusual for Mario’s 2D titles, and it seems Nintendo would agree; lethal fall damage is removed in the remake....

May 17, 2025 · 3 min · 576 words · David Luna

One Piece Manga September 2023 Schedule

Summary TheOne Piecemanga is continuing very strong as, currently, it is in the Final Saga, which waskickstarted with the Egghead Island Arc.Fans have been absolutely enjoying this arc to the very fullest, especially because it is focusing on some of the most intriguing plot points in the story, including the Egghead Incident. RELATED:One Piece: Every Major Fight On Egghead Island, Explained Currently, this arc is focusing mainly on the Egghead War, which is taking place between the Straw Hat Pirates, the forces of Vegapunk, and the Navy, led by Admiral Kizaru and Saturn....

May 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1260 words · Jordan Clayton

OneXPlayer 2 Gaming Handheld with Joy-Con Style Removable Controllers Competes with Steam Deck

The Steam Deck has taken portable gaming to a new level, but it may have a new competitor in theOneXPlayer 2handheld gaming device with Nintendo Joy-Con-like controllers. The device packs significant power and is more flexible than other portable PC gaming devices on the market at this time, which may set it apart from the competition. The Steam Deck is Valve’s attempt to corner the portable gaming market, with a Nintendo Switch-like handheld capable of playing PC games....

May 17, 2025 · 3 min · 442 words · Jonathan White

Persona 5 Tactica Sets One Precedent That Persona 3 Reload Should Follow

Summary Persona 3 Reloadis the next game in the beloved JRPG franchise, hot off the heels ofPersona 5 Tactica.P3Ris something of an oddball in the series. It is the firstPersonaremake, so it has had several dilemmas to navigate. While the series is new to remakes, it has long featured enhanced re-releases, typically one for each entry.Persona 3stands out from this because it received two separate re-releases,FESandPortable.Persona 3Portablehad a unique female protagonist, andPersona 3 FEScontained an added epilogue called “The Answer....

May 17, 2025 · 3 min · 629 words · Felicia Nelson

Pokemon GO: Pokemon TCG Crossover Event Field Research Tasks and Rewards

To celebrate the upcoming release ofPokemon TCG’sPokemon GOexpansion, a crossover event is now occurring within the extremely-popular mobile game. This event features a special set of Field Research, which players can access by spinning PokeStops. For those fans that would like to know more about thePokemon TCGCrossover Event Field Research inPokemon GO, this guide contains a full list of its tasks and rewards. To note, this Field Research provides opportunities for players to obtain two of the Pokemon that are making their debut as part ofPoGO’sPokemon TCGCrossover Event....

May 17, 2025 · 2 min · 368 words · Robert Thompson

Resident Evil Resistance Road Map Teases New Uptown Map and More

Much of the landscape around Capcom’s iconicResident Evilfranchise has shifted toResident Evil 8, confirmed to be coming to PlayStation 5at Sony’s “Future of Gaming” event last month. However, that has not stopped new content being produced for the asymmetrical horror gameResident Evil Resistance, which will be updated at least through September according to a new road map put out on Twitter Thursday. Released alongside theResident Evil 3 Remake,Resistancepits four players as “Survivors” against one “Mastermind” who attempts to kill them with creatures and traps before they can escape — much like other popular titles in the genre, includingBehaviour Interactive’sDead by Daylight....

May 17, 2025 · 2 min · 407 words · Alexander Mitchell