Death is no stranger to media; it happens all the time in video games, books, films, and even anime. Sometimes, this death can be minor, just some random bystander. It can be emotional with a beloved side character with whom the fans develop a strong emotional connection. Sometimes, however, it is the death of the protagonist themselves. RELATED:Best Anime With Only One Season In a good anime, the main character’s death is almost always the most impactful moment in the show, such as delivering a heavy emotional blow or pushing the plot forward by handing the torch to a new character....

While the meat and potatoes of most JRPGs are found in combat and story situations, that doesn’t mean you have to get to everything by just walking. Particularly in JRPGs with larger, wide-open maps, it definitely pays to have an alternate means of traversal, both to get around faster and to just help keep you engaged with the game over long, quiet periods. 10 Games With Interesting Fast Travel Systems The days of dull icons and black screens are long gone....

For some players, a video game’s runtime is just as essential as the genre, gameplay loop, or overall plot. After all, sometimes, people want something short and simple. However, foropen-world games, short and simple is a bit harder to come by. Most open-world games can easily surpass 50 hours, potentially making its way into the triple digits inHowLongtoBeat. That said, there are still open world games that end up being less than 30 hours....

Games have always been associated with action, being seen as mindless fast-paced fun from the arcade days to even now. This isn’t helped by the majority of games being about combat which naturally has to be fast-paced or the very least requires a lot of quick thought. RELATED:Best Grand Strategy Games Of All Time, Ranked Enter tactical strategy games. The games of war and battle played out turn by turn, these games swap out that fast-paced rush for a more strategic and intellectually challenging experience as you manage anywhere from a team of heroes to an entire battlefield....

There is a good reason thatElden Ringwon thegame of the year2022. It is by far the most accessible FromSoftware game, which makes it easy enough for beginners to pick even if they aren’t the biggest soulsborne enjoyers. Yet there is a healthy amount of difficulty which keeps even the veterans entertained and coming back for more. A player can choose to use the Blasphemous blade with the Mimic Tear to have a fun and relaxing session....

As video games have evolved and borrowed mechanics from different genres,bosses have become a common gameplay element across the industry. From shooters to stealth titles andRPGs, these unique enemies have become a constant presence in the interactive medium, but they don’t always turn out well. 10 Disappointingly Easy Final Boss Fights The last challenge isn’t always the most demanding. Even in outstanding games, creating good boss fights is a challenge not all developers can overcome, thus causing us awkward and inappropriate encounters....

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed A lot of what gets talked about when it comes to Nicole Kidman isn’t really her acting, but her height. Being one of the tallest actresses in Hollywood, she often faces some challenges when she’s in the spotlight. At the recent Governors Awards 2024, she had to make a small adjustment to her look, just to be able to speak into the microphone on stage....

Thereal-time strategy genreis nowhere near its peak from themid-to-late 1990s. Games likeCommand and Conquer,StarCraft, andAge of Empiresruled the world then, but today, they feel more like forgotten relics than pillars of the gaming landscape. Dave Pottinger, who worked on games likeAge of Empires,Age of Mythology, andHalo Wars, feels the genre needs a wake-up call. 10 Strategy Game Hidden Gems You Need to Play We have cossacks, tanks, and even submarines!...

Quick Links While most ofAlan Wake 2gives equal footing to its brilliantly written characters with Saga and Alan Wake, it’s hard not to appreciate what it does for the Remedy Connected Universe on the sidelines. It’s a universe that excellently connects and interweaves plot elements withControl(and possibly more in the foreseeable future), another critically acclaimed title fromRemedy Entertainment. This is why we got to see Control’s protagonist Jesse Faden appear inThe Night Springs, and now her brother, Dylan Faden, makes a short appearance in Alan Wake 2: The Lakehouse....

According toApple has removed around 8,000 games since July 1 when it started requiring license numbers for paid or IAP games operating in China.A new notice states that all games without a license number will be removed by July 31.Read our analysis here:https://t.co/9EmPJocp8Epic.twitter.com/fEnf8q73zh— Daniel Ahmad (@ZhugeEX)August 23, 2025" target="_blank" rel=“noopener noreferrer”>Niko Partners' Daniel Ahmad, Apple has removed over 8,000 games from the App Store in China. They are expecting to remove even more by the end of the month....

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Austin Butler has impressed Hollywood with his outstanding acting skills. From working on the small screen to transitioning his way to the big screen, he has surely come a long way. He has worked with many high-profile celebrities before becoming one with his several projects including his highly acclaimed project,Elvis. But before gaining critical acclaim for playing the role of legendary singer, he showcased his craft by portraying Tex in Quentin Tarantino’sOnce Upon a Time in Hollywood....

We’re in the season of announcements for announcements andLarian Studios’Baldur’s Gate 3is no different. After teasing yesterday that they’d drop a sizzle trailer, the studio has delivered and is promising a ton more news next month. Starting at the June 6Guerrilla Collective Showcase, the team will begin dropping hot-off-the-press news as we move toward release. GiveWe know you’ve all been waiting, so let’s get ready to tell some stories together. Baldur’s Gate 3 news will be dropping throughout the month of June, starting June 6 on the#GuerrillaCollectiveShowcase....

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Ben Affleck’s done a lot in Hollywood, you know? He’s been in all sorts of movies, from those big action flicks to the tear-jerker dramas. But when the 51-year-old dipped his toes into horror withPhantomsback in ’98, it didn’t quite hit the mark. The movie just couldn’t grab people’s attention, making less than 10 million bucks at the box office....