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When most people think of the long-running Monster Hunter franchise, they picture intense action battles against towering beasts and the thrill of crafting powerful gear from the spoils of the hunt. But the spin-off series, Monster Hunter Stories, has always taken a very different approach. Rather than portraying monsters purely as prey, the Stories games explore a world where humans … Read More

I’ve always liked the idea of the Ys series more than I actually played it. For years it sat on my backlog, one of those long-running RPG franchises I respected from afar but never fully committed to. That changed over the last few years when I finally started working through some of the modern entries. I played Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana, then Ys … Read More

When Neva first released in 2024, I remember thinking it looked beautiful. The watercolor art style caught my eye right away, and I’d heard plenty of praise about its emotional storytelling. But for whatever reason, I never got around to actually playing it. It slipped into that ever-growing backlog, but I did want to check it out at some point. … Read More

I’ve always had a soft spot for Mario’s sporting spin-offs. They’re the kind of games I dip into for “just a quick match” and then look up two hours later wondering where the time went. I sank an absurd number of hours into Mario Tennis Open on my 3DS, grinding through tournaments and perfecting trick shots on cramped train rides. … Read More

Over the past year and a half, Square Enix has made it abundantly clear that it’s not content to let the Dragon Quest legacy quietly age in the background. Instead, it’s been steadily bringing the series back into the spotlight. With the stunning HD-2D remakes of Dragon Quest I, Dragon Quest II, and Dragon Quest III, longtime fans have been … Read More

When the Yakuza series first kicked off back in 2005, I don’t think anyone expected it to become the long running, ever-evolving saga it is today. What started as a gritty crime drama set in the neon soaked streets of Kamurocho has grown into one of gaming’s most consistent storytelling machines. The remake cycle began in 2017 with Yakuza Kiwami, … Read More

I’ve been a fan of the God of War series for as long as I can remember. What’s always pulled me in isn’t just the brutal combat or the spectacle. It’s the way the games blend action with mythology and character driven storytelling. From ancient Greece to the Norse realms, the series has never been afraid to take big swings. … Read More

When Paranormasight: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo quietly launched in 2023, it felt like one of those rare releases that only a handful of people were talking about, even though it absolutely deserved more attention. It was eerie, smartly written, and surprisingly experimental for a visual novel. But it never quite broke into the mainstream conversation. It was an underappreciated … Read More

When Avowed first launched last year, I sank many hours into it and came away impressed overall. I loved the world, the writing, and the flexibility in how I could build my character, yet it felt like a game that hadn’t quite reached its full potential. Over the past year, though, it’s been steadily updated and refined. Now, with the … Read More

For a series as big as My Hero Academia, I’ve always been a little surprised at how few console games we’ve had. The anime exploded in popularity not long after it debuted, and the fan base has only grown since. We got a couple of solid arena fighters, most recently My Hero One’s Justice 2, but after that, things went … Read More