The premise of theKingdom Heartsfranchise is one that was meant for the worlds of Disney and Square Enix RPGs to co-exist, resulting in the creation of games that blend the popular movies of the former with the gameplay and themes of the latter. It also led to the characters of the two living in the same universe, leading to interesting interactions and a unique narrative that’s as entertaining as it is complex....
Summary Some gamers have recently discovered that two of the weapons available inClair Obscur: Expedition 33greatly resemble some of the ones used in the popularBleachanime. It’s no secret that the developers ofClair Obscur: Expedition 33love Japanese media, and these weapons are an interesting find for fans of both franchises. Released late in April,Clair Obscur: Expedition 33quickly became the highest-rated game of 2025. Mixing gorgeous aesthetics, a complex combat system with turn-based and action elements, and a somewhat short but engrossing story, the title currently holds an average of 92 on OpenCritic, and it has sold over 2 million units so far....
A young woman wears a string of flowers around her neck, a symbol of her impending doom. She, like the other 33-year-olds ofClair Obscur: Expedition 33,await their Gommage, an inevitable cycle born from the Paintress that sees her paint a new age to cull. Two lovers who disagreed about bringing children into their world reconcile in their final moments together, and it is here thatClair Obscur’s prologue shines, effectively introducing Lumiere and its people....
Quick Links The story ofClair Obscur: Expedition 33started with players knowing that there’s a figure called the Paintress who would paint a number on the monolith, and people of that age would face a “Gommage,” where they’re practically deleted from the world, turning into petals and disappearing. Each year, a group of people who only have one year left to live will set out on an expedition to slay the Paintress, and in the case ofClair Obscur: Expedition 33, players will join the journey of Expedition 33....
Summary Quick Links The second season of the smash-hit supernatural sci-fi shōnen romance anime,DANDADAN, is coming on July 3, and it will absolutely break the internet when it finally arrives. Readers of Yukinobu Tatsu’s original manga know what’s in store in the upcoming season, which continuesthe Evil Eye Arc ofDANDADAN, which began in the latter stages of the first season. While the introductory portion ofDANDADANis a solid, even brilliant start to the series, the Evil Eye Arc, which features Jin “Jiji” Enjoji as the main character as the gang faces off against several supernatural entities that seem to be tied to the Enjoji family house....
Summary Of all the strong-willed and well-written characters on the hitNetflixseriesStranger Things, I thinkJim Hopper (David Harbour) is one of the most endearing and engaging. After losing his daughter Sara to cancer, Hopper is living a miserable life in Hawkins, Indiana. He finds a new purpose when he meetsJane, whose new friends give her the name Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown). Hopper and Eleven’s bond is charming, and they both become more comfortable sharing their emotions and being honest as they spend more time together....
Summary WithThe Edge of Fate launching July 15,Destiny 2is sending Guardians all the way to the edge of the Solar System, where Kepler awaits, bearing the secrets of The Nine. But this is just the first piece in a much larger puzzle, as the upcoming expansion will be launching the Fate Saga,Destiny 2’s next major story arc. There have been plenty of questions surrounding the game’s health in recent years, and the state of Bungie, but this recent news is a huge breath of fresh air for the studio, andDestinycan finally reclaim some of its identity....
Summary Destiny 2releases Update 8.2.6 alongside the weekly update, adding in the Rite of the Nine activity while also making big changes to the game, including some exotic items. As expected, it’s been a big week forDestiny 2fans as Bungie announced some huge news alongside the normal weekly reset. Bungie previously announced that May 6 would feature a special livestream where the studio would talk about the future ofDestiny 2. Sure enough, Bungie revealed a ton of new information, not just about theupcomingDestiny 2expansion known as Edge of Fate, but the company also showcased a content roadmap for the next year....
Summary Square Enix’sFinal Fantasyremains one of the most popular and longest-lasting RPG series. For nearly forty years,Final Fantasyhas taken players on incredible journeys through distinct and gorgeous worlds starring some of the most iconic characters in gaming. Throughout, Square has constantly reinventedFF’s central components, culminating in the latest entryFF7 Rebirth’s ongoing reimagining of the original. As fans await thefinal part of theFF7 Remaketrilogy, many are also looking at the franchise’s future and wondering what the assumed seventeenth main entry will bring to the table afterFF7 RemakeandRebirth’s reworkings andFF16’s more experimental elements....
Summary Players are treated to a wide expanse of punchy new weapons inDOOM: The Dark Ages, but some fans have recently discovered the existence of a strange, unused weapon that some theorize would have been the counterpart to the Chainshot. This curious gun inDOOM: The Dark Agesisn’t the first unused weapon that fans have found in the legendary FPS franchise, and some speculate that it could actually play a part inThe Dark Ages' future DLC....
Summary TheElden Ring Nightreigndirector has revealed that the idea for the game first popped into his mind when he was working onDark Souls 3. The third entry in FromSoftware’s massively popular franchise came out in 2016, which means the idea of a game likeElden Ring Nightreignwas already taking shape in the director’s mind long before the originalElden Ringwas even in development. Dark Soulsis arguably the most iconic series FromSoftware has created, even after the tremendous success ofElden Ring....
Summary Elden Ring Nightreignplayers have shared interesting in-game footage showing the game being played in duos. FromSoftware’s latest installment offers a roguelike experience where players can team up and explore everythingElden Ring Nightreignhas to offer. Even thoughElden Ring Nightreign’s announcement was met with a lot of hype, many players were skeptical, as this is FromSoftware’s first attempt at creating a roguelike game. In its current state,Elden Ring Nightreignallows players to play either solo or in a team of three, and many are still confused about why there isn’t an option to play in duos....
Quick Links With how easy mobile games have become to delight in, it’s no surprise that mobile gaming sets the tone for the entire gaming market. Phone manufacturers, likeGoogle, have certainly noticed which way the wind is blowing, and they haven’t been the only ones. As a case in point,Nintendo’s recent connection structure patenthints at the growing role of phones in dual-screen gaming. It is little wonder that there’s a booming demand for phones with bigger screens and powerful hardware specs that challenge those of tablets....
