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Summary If any franchise can lay claim to an exhaustive list of beloved characters, it’sFinal Fantasy, as this iconic JRPG series has produced some of the industry’s most cherished heroes and heroines. Born from the minds of Square Enix’s talented writers and artists, including the likes of Yoshitaka Amano and Tetsuya Nomura,Final Fantasy’s most beloved characters have fan bases of their own and are a hub for all sorts of fan fiction, fan art, and simply incredible cosplay....

Summary DC Comicshas a vast history, having created some of the most popular superheroes in history. Superman, Batman, andWonder Womanhave been the pioneers of comic book characters for over seventy years, and have transcended comics and branched over into animation, live-action films, and even video games. Over the years, DC Comics has delivered multiple video game titles based on some of their most fantastic characters, and even crossed over with other universes....

Summary Nintendo has revealed how much it’ll cost to upgradeSuper Mario Party JamboreeandKirby and the Forgotten Landto theirNintendo Switch 2versions, and it’s unfortunate news for cost-conscious consumers. Pricing has been a point of contention between Nintendo and its fans lately, with many people speaking out against the relatively high costs of the company’s latest system and its games. That struggle is far from over, too, as the latestNintendo Switch 2upgrade prices to drop carry some significant sticker shock....

Summary As expected, pre-ordering the newNintendo Switch 2is proving to be extremely difficult.Nintendo Switch 2pre-orders went live on April 24 at midnight Eastern, with gamers and scalpers alike rushing to secure their pre-order for the next-generation console. Shortly after Nintendo confirmed theSwitch 2 pre-order date of April 24, various retailers announced their plans to fans. Target, Walmart, and Best Buy confirmed that Switch 2 pre-orders would go live on April 24 at midnight Eastern, while GameStop said that its pre-orders would go live at 11am ET that day,orin-person whenever one’s local GameStop opens its doors....

Summary The more open-world games have ventured into the future, the more they have given in to the idea that bigger means better, which inadvertently results in an overwhelming amount of content that is all but thrown at players. While this can result in a longer average playtime for anopen-world game, however, the approach ultimately takes the joy of discovery out of the whole experience and can also have the opposite effect in the long run — an empty world that, despite being filled with content, has no life, purpose, or wonder to it at all....

Quick Links TheRing of Destructionis a pretty useful accessory players can get early inThe Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, and as soon as they leave the tutorial into the open world of Cyrodiil. But finding it might require more than knowing its exact location, since thisenchanted itemthat fortifies the Destruction Skill is a little tricky to spot. So, let’s first check where players need to go to get this ring early in the adventure, and then, the exact steps they need to take to grab it before it’s too late....

Summary The surprise release ofThe Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remasteredwas a delightful treat for both newcomers and longtime fans of thecritically-acclaimed series. Unsurprisingly, the remaster quickly found itself high up in Steam’s most played games list during its launch week, with over 200,000+ players on PC alone. Just as the original did in 2006, the new remaster boasts some stunning visuals thanks to its use of Unreal Engine 5, breathing new life into the game....

Quick Links Summary One Piecefans are enjoying an excellent year so far. The manga has been superb, and the anime has returned from its break as well, making every week doubly fun. Fans should brace themselves for another big announcement. Therelease date of One Piece Volume112 has been confirmed. It is set to be released on July 4th, 2025. This is a massive announcement because a new manga volume means a new SBS....

Summary Quick Links One Pieceiscurrently in the Final Saga, where all the major characters that Oda has introduced over the years but kept on the sidelines are going to get the shine. Of course, when one speaks of these characters, Red-haired Shanks comes to mind. Fans know that Shanks is an incredibly powerful character inOne Piece, whose true ambition remains to be seen, but is surely intertwined with the Will of D in one way or another....

Summary Following the shadow drop ofThe Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered, a former Bethesda developer who worked onOblivion’s original release praised the updated version. The former Bethesda developer stated that callingOblivion Remastereda simple remaster did not do justice to the changes and efforts made to the original version. Though it had been one of the worst-kept secrets in Microsoft’s and Bethesda’s repertoires of late,Oblivion Remasteredwas fully revealed during an April 22 live event that was streamed on social media....

Singularity 6’sPaliais finally making its way to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, with that launch taking place alongside the game’s biggest update to date — Elderwood. After more than two dozen updates since its open beta debut on PC and Nintendo Switch in 2023,Elderwood marks a major step forward forPalia, as it opens its doors to a much broader audience. With fresh housing options, new biomes, and plenty of quality-of-life changes, the update and console launch make upPalia’s most defining chapter yet....

WithPokemonGen 10 on the horizon, recent rumors have been floating around suggesting the next mainline games afterLegends: Z-Awill be taking the series to a new region based on the Greek Cyclades island group. AfterPokemon Scarlet and Violetbrought the franchise its first true open-world experience, it will be interesting to see how an island-hoppingPokemongame adapts Gen 9 mechanics. However, Gen 10 also has the chance to bring back and build upon one aspect of the franchise that was skipped inScarlet and Violet....

Summary Not much is currently known aboutPokemonGen 10 games, if anything, at least officially. There have been several leaks and rumors to date, starting with the infamous TeraLeak of last year, which included mentions of Gen 10 as “project Gaia,” a codename possibly tied to the games' rumored setting.PokemonGen 10 leaks confirm Greece as its setting, which makes sense when considering Gaia, as it can refer to either the goddess of the Earth or the cradle of civilization, typically used to describe Greece....