Sakamoto Days: What to Expect From Part 2 (According to the Manga)

Quick Links The following article contains spoilers forSakamoto Days(Cour 2 included). Sakamoto Days Part 2is officially coming in July, and fans have a lot to look forward to. While the first cour balanced slice of life and action-packed moments very well,Sakamoto Dayswill now enter a “full action mode” and focus more intensely on combat and tension. Taro Sakamoto and Shin Asakura will once again have to fight hard to protect themselves and their loved ones as the mission to kill Sakamoto reaches higher stakes for professional assassins....

July 30, 2025 · 4 min · 842 words · Danny Gregory

Shadow Threatens To Be A Problem In Sonic The Hedgehog 4, & Here's Why

Summary TheSonic the Hedgehogmovie franchise has proven to be a monster hit at the box office,with the trilogy grossing over $1 billion worldwide so far. A significant reason for this widespread success is that each movie has introduced new characters to keep the story fresh, while tapping into the video game franchise even further. This keeps things interesting for moviegoers, and pleases fans of the games as they get to see their favorite characters onscreen....

July 30, 2025 · 4 min · 831 words · David Ortega

Should You Fight Benisseur In Clair Obscur Expedition 33

Quick Links Outside of the main story ofClair Obscur: Expedition 33, there are lots of side quests that can be completed throughout the continent to helpmake your party strongerthroughout their expedition. One of these side quests can be found fairly early on in the Red Woods location. While this area seems small, there is a pool in the center where you can pour Chroma in, and the rewards for doing so are not readily apparent....

July 30, 2025 · 2 min · 426 words · James Taylor

Solo Leveling Season 3 Will Reveal Sung Il-Hwan's True Power

Summary Quick Links Solo LevelingSeason 3 is one of the most heavily discussed topics in the anime community. Ever since the second season concluded, fans have been anxious to know what the future looks like for the series. While news about the third season is scarce, it hasn’t stopped fans from speculating about what will happen in the new season.Solo Leveling Season 3 will givescreen time to many characters, possibly even Sung Il-Hwan....

July 30, 2025 · 4 min · 695 words · Jacqueline Warren

Something Weird is Happening With Helldivers 2 Super Citizen Edition on Steam

Summary Helldivers 2players have recently discovered that the Super Citizen Edition upgrade has been unlisted on Steam, and some believe a new edition of the game could be coming soon. “Exciting news” forHelldivers 2is also on the way, with May 8 potentially being the date for the reveal of the game’s next Premium Warbond. Helldivers 2is one of the most successful games of 2024 with nearly half a million concurrent Steam players logged in during its launch month in February 2024....

July 30, 2025 · 2 min · 424 words · Colleen Armstrong

Sony Reveals Death Stranding 2 Limited Edition PS5 DualSense Controller

Summary Sony has revealed a new PlayStation 5 DualSense controller inspired by the upcoming Kojima Productions titleDeath Stranding 2: On the Beach. The unique peripheral will only be available for a limited time, and it will be released on the same date thatDeath Stranding 2hits store shelves. Fans of the original title have been desperate formoreDeath Stranding 2details, with its predecessor quickly approaching its sixth birthday. Kojima officially revealedOn the Beachduring The Game Awards 2022, explaining that while its narrative had been completed, he had reworked much of the story to reflect the massive impact of the COVID-19 pandemic....

July 30, 2025 · 2 min · 406 words · Charles Young

Sony's INZONE H9 Wireless Noise Canceling Gaming Headset is $70 Off

A high-end gaming headset is an underrated accessory. The price of entry may be steep, but a great audio experience is crucial if you want to be fully immersed in your game world. On thePlayStationside of things, there aren’t many options better than theSony INZONE H9 Wireless Noise Canceling Gaming Headset. And right now,you can order a set while they’re $70 off. Sony’s INZONE H9 sale covers both the black and white versions of the headphones....

July 30, 2025 · 3 min · 519 words · Allison Ward MD

Stardew Valley Creator Comments on Baldur's Gate-Inspired Mod

Summary Stardew Valleycreator ConcernedApe said he thinks theBaldur’s Gate 3-inspired mod is “cool,” though he hasn’t tried it himself, as he doesn’t really playStardew Valleymods. “Baldur’s Village,”Stardew Valley’sBG3mod, went through some ups and downs but finally managed to return after being mistakenly taken down, and while a bunch of players are enjoying it, ConcernedApe has not tried it yet. There is awide array ofStardew Valleymodsfor players to choose from, enhancing the game in all sorts of creative ways....

July 30, 2025 · 2 min · 408 words · Jennifer Rodriguez

Starfield on PlayStation 5 Could Finally Put One Debate to Bed

Starfieldis Bethesda’s latest game (aside from the recentOblivion Remastered), though it’s hard to say that it was a triumphant return for the studio. The company needed a shot in the arm afterFallout 76which, while eventually garnering a solid playerbase in the wake of expansions and bug fixes, did quite a number on its reputation.Starfieldwashardly as controversial asFallout 76—few games hold that honor—but its reception was undeniably mixed. But Microsoft and Bethesda didn’t give up onStarfieldfollowing its modest critical and commercial success....

July 30, 2025 · 4 min · 696 words · Cynthia Davis

Stephen King Once Commented On Stranger Things & IT Comparisons

Summary As soon as Will Byers (Noah Schnapp) disappeared in the pilot episode ofNetflix’sStranger Things, fans were hooked, and the story drew immediate comparisons toStephen King’s beloved work. Although not everyone loved theending of one of King’s most well-known novels, the author has had an incredible career withcountless dark, memorable, and moving stories adapted for the big and small screen. If someone enjoys tales about child characters who stand up to evil and form deep friendships that carry them through adulthood, or they like seeing kids with unique powers, chances are they’ve seen every episode ofStranger Thingsand are big King readers, too....

July 30, 2025 · 4 min · 687 words · Brian Jackson

The Best Enemies Who Became Allies in JRPGs, Ranked

Summary One of the most engaging elements in JRPGs istracking how allies join the party as the story unfolds. These characters often carry the narrative forward with their strong personalities, shaping social dynamics and playing key roles in battles against major villains. Interestingly, it’s common in the genre for former enemies to switch sides, becoming core members of the player’s group by the middle or end of the journey. Driven by redemption arcs or personal motives,former villains stand out in JRPGs when they bring complex backstories and strong character growth....

July 30, 2025 · 5 min · 1065 words · Michelle Brown

The Pros and Cons of EA Sports FC 25’s Paid Battle Pass

Few franchises have come under the spotlight of controversy and mixed player perception like EA Sports’FCseries, which is carrying on the twenty-odd-year legacy of theFIFAfootball video game franchise. Following the split from the international governing body into a more unilateral development approach, many fans expected a bevy of changes to signal some form of change in identity from the previous regime. As part of these efforts, EA Sports revamped the game’s physics, AI, and career mode inFC 25while teasing the introduction of a Battle Pass to incite even more online gaming competition....

July 30, 2025 · 4 min · 658 words · Brian Jones

The Risk in Kojima Productions Moving Past Death Stranding

Summary Kojima Productions’Death Strandingseries is without a doubt one of the weirdest and most divisive gaming franchises on the market, and yet it has somehow achieved success and a following committed to seeing what’s next. As a result,Death Stranding 2: On the Beachis now on the way, nearly six years after the first game’s release, and while it brings several major changes in tow, it still looks every bit like theDeath Strandingfans remember....

July 30, 2025 · 4 min · 673 words · John Williams