Hideo Kojima Explains Logic Behind Death Stranding 2's Release Date

Summary Death Stranding 2: On the Beachdirector Hideo Kojima opened up on the game’s release date, which he says wasn’t entirely his decision. The industry veteran explained the logic of theDeath Stranding 2release date during a recent interview, which also saw him share some other details about the upcoming title. Kojima Productions' second sci-fi package delivery simulator starring Norman Reedus was officially announced in December 2022. About 16 months later,Death Stranding 2received a concrete release date—June 07, 2025....

June 18, 2025 · 2 min · 421 words · Matthew Burton

How Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Shines at its Level Design

This article contains early-game spoilers for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. AsClair Obscur: Expedition 33’s Lune remarks on the wonders of the continent, Maelle points out a caveat: everywhere they walk, death walks with them. It’s in this juxtaposition between the land’s beauty and the harrowing dangers that exist within it thatClair Obscurconsiders its world-building, telling a tale through the corpses that dot its land and the remnants of its fleeting past: a ferris wheel stands petrified beyond stone cliffs; a carousel lies motionless, stuck in shards of ice....

June 18, 2025 · 4 min · 725 words · Thomas Cline

How To Get The Specialist Pack On Verdansk in Warzone

Quick Links Call of Duty: Warzonehas seen a major shift in direction during itsBlack Ops 6integration, pivoting more toward bringing back the classic feel with the return of Verdansk. Fromthe return of iconic points of interestto the arrival of other classic additions like fan-favoriteModern Warfareweapons, there is a whole lot to enjoy. However, that’s not all players can enjoy withWarzone’sVerdansk, as a roster of classic features has also returned. Whilesome players may be enjoying side Easter Eggsand racing their way to victory, those looking to get ahead of the competition may benefit from securing the Specialist Pack, which is now obtainable following the Season 3 Reloaded update....

June 18, 2025 · 3 min · 466 words · Robert Reynolds

JRPGs That Were Better Than Expected

Summary Final Fantasy 7was treated as a big deal throughout the run-up to its release, but the series wasn’t as familiar in some territories as others. With most of its predecessors never making it to Europe,The Official UK PlayStation Magazineseemed in disbelief when their Christmas 1997 feature covered the game with the subtitle: “AJapaneseRPG? You’re joking…” Nonetheless, whether players were into JRPGs from the beginning, or were fashionably late to the party, they’ve since seen many titles live up to or even exceed the hype....

June 18, 2025 · 6 min · 1169 words · Debbie Austin

Jurassic World Rebirth Needs To Avoid One Mistake

Summary Jurassic World Rebirthis a highly anticipated movie, the seventh installment in the widerJurassic Parkfranchise. However, with a brand-new cast being brought in from the previousJurassic Worldmovies, many see this film as a fresh start for the franchise and an opportunity to give it a new lease of life at the same time. We have limited information about the movie ahead of its June 01, 2025, release.Mutated dinosaurs are expected to cause terror....

June 18, 2025 · 4 min · 818 words · Carolyn Lamb

Kenny Ackerman’s Impact on Attack on Titan, Explained

The Ackerman clan has had a great impact on the events ofAttack on Titanthroughout the show’s history. Since the early episodes of the anime, characters like Mikasa Ackerman and Levi Ackerman have had a great presence and influence on the plot. How much did Kenny Ackerman impactAttack on Titan? Being next to major characters like Mikasa and Levi, Kenny’s presence feels microscopic. But being the only other notable member of the important Ackerman clan makes his small presence still a strong one....

June 18, 2025 · 4 min · 711 words · Scott Newman

Minecraft Movie VFX Team Explains Mojang’s Role in the Project

As one of the most well-known and successful video games of all time, theMinecraftIP has a ton of crossover potential. Some of this potential has been explored with Jared Hess’A Minecraft Movie, which merges the game’s trademark style and look withHollywood A-list talent Jack Black and Jason Momoa, among others. The movie’s extensive digital work was done by VFX company Weta, whose other projects includeCaptain America: Brave New WorldandKingdom of the Planet of the Apes....

June 18, 2025 · 3 min · 548 words · Devin Gould

Most Fun Turn-Based RPGs, Ranked

Summary A lot of gamers don’t seem to enjoyturn-based RPGs, since they often find them to be slow, hard, dull, and/or boring. But this is a common misconception, because this iconic and revolutionary genre has spawned some of the most fun video games ever made. It’s just a matter of looking for ones that align with each person’s individual preferences. In reality, the simplicity of the turn-based format has allowed many talented developers (whether they are from a AAA company or an independent studio) to experiment to create some of the most inventive, entertaining, exciting, and addictive titles in this expansive genre....

June 18, 2025 · 8 min · 1637 words · Corey Robinson

My Hero Academia: Deku’s Role in Season 8, Explained

Withthe final seasonofMy Hero Academiaapproaching, the anime series will complete its nearly decade-long run as Deku strives to become the greatest hero in a superhuman society filled with heroes and villains. Despite being a Quirkless, Deku had the heart of a hero, proving his worth. As the main character of the hit seriesMy Hero Academia, Midoriya Izuku has a momentous task awaiting him in the final season ofMHA. With that challenge of confronting Shigaraki and saving Japan from his terror, Deku will have to make the ultimate choice....

June 18, 2025 · 5 min · 944 words · Ryan Adkins

Nintendo Takes Bestseller Top Spot In Unusual Category

Summary Nintendohas reached the number one spot in an unusual category on Amazon Japan. The particularNintendobestseller continues to perform well both on and off Amazon, with high demand continuing to make units fly off shelves. Nintendo regularly comes up with unique ideas that draw curiosity from Nintendo fans and even non-gamers. Such is the case with the recent Nintendo Sound Clock Alarmo, whichtook Nintendo fans by complete surprisewhen it was first revealed....

June 18, 2025 · 2 min · 311 words · Bryan Coffey

Oblivion Remastered Players Are Missing a Helpful Feature from the Original

Summary Some gamers wantThe Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remasteredto re-add subcategories to the game’s item menu. This feature was present in the original 2006 version of the game, and some old-school fans are missing it, despite all the improvements in UI brought to the table byOblivion Remastered. Oblivion Remasteredwas shadow-dropped earlier this week after its development had been rumored for a long time. The game, which remastered the visuals of the title game using Unreal Engine 5, has become a huge hit, asover four million gamers playedOblivion Remastered....

June 18, 2025 · 2 min · 410 words · Jessica Chapman

Oblivion Remastered: Who Were the Ayleids?

Summary One of the most prominent sights in the game world ofOblivion Remasteredis the many Ayleid ruins dotting Cyrodiil’s landscape. From a time long past, these ruins are the last remnants of an ancient race of Mer that was once dominant in the heartland, but vanished a long time ago. Since then, their cities have outlived them, prompting many to ask who they once were. InOblivion Remastered, the player will be asked to delve into an Ayleid ruin occasionally, or take an interest in one by a roadside, but otherwise, they go mostly unexplained....

June 18, 2025 · 5 min · 1040 words · Theresa Mcdonald

One Piece: Oda Has Already Hinted At The True Main Villain Of Elbaf

Summary Quick Links The Elbaf arc ofOne Pieceis truly heating up as action unfolds on the Sun World. Fans are eagerly waiting to see more exciting battles take place, especially with the Holy Knights in action now. Previously, the Holy Knights were on the sidelines, letting their traps do their work for them. Now, however, they’re in the thick of it, which means things can only heat up more from her on....

June 18, 2025 · 4 min · 800 words · Wendy Martin