When Elden Ring: Nightreign was revealed at last year’s Game Awards, it came as a real shock. Not because FromSoftware had something new in the pipeline—everyone loves Elden Ring, but because of what it was. The trailer was cryptic, fast-paced, and oozing with dark energy. Familiar sights from Elden Ring twisted into something new. Three-player co-op? Roguelike structure? Pre-built characters? What even was this thing? I wasn’t … Read More
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is the kind of game that reminds you why you fell in love with RPGs in the first place. It’s bold, imaginative, and refreshingly unconcerned with following the trends that dominate most big-budget titles today. Developed by the relatively unknown Sandfall Interactive—a team of approximately 30 people—this debut effort feels anything but small. From the moment … Read More
When Days Gone first launched back in 2019, it received a mixed reception, with many players wanting to love it more than they actually did. The promise was there—a gritty open-world survival game with emotional storytelling, dynamic weather, a unique motorcycle-centric traversal system, and massive, terrifying hordes of zombie-like Freakers. But the bugs, inconsistent AI, rough performance and pacing issues in the … Read More
It still feels a bit surreal saying this, but Xbox first-party titles are continuing to make their way to other platforms—and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle landing on PlayStation 5 is a big deal. This isn’t just any port; it’s a sign of the walls coming down a bit, making one of the best recent action-adventure games available to a much … Read More
Back in 2015, I picked up Xenoblade Chronicles X on the Wii U. Like a lot of JRPG fans at the time, I was drawn to its massive open world, deep systems, and ambitious scale. I had a blast with it, but to be honest, I never finished it. Life got in the way, and Xenoblade X was the kind of game you really … Read More
I’ve been a big Bleach fan since the anime hit it’s peak popularity in the mid 2000s. Back in the anime’s heyday, I spent countless hours battling it out in the Bleach DS games, and for years, I kept hoping we’d see the series return to the world of video games. Now, after over a decade, Bleach: Rebirth of Souls has arrived … Read More
It’s been well over a decade of fan requests, and endless speculation, but Ubisoft has finally delivered what everyone’s been asking for. Assassin’s Creed Shadows has finally taken the franchise to feudal Japan. This isn’t just another Assassin’s Creed game with a new coat of paint; it’s a vibrant, meticulously crafted open world that immerses you in the era of … Read More
I’ve been a pretty big Yu-Gi-Oh! fan for as long as I can remember. From collecting cards in the schoolyard to watching the anime religiously, the franchise has been a constant presence in my life since the franchise really blew up. But one of the most memorable parts of my Yu-Gi-Oh! journey was the early 2000s, when I spent countless hours playing the Yu-Gi-Oh! games on … Read More
After Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth took the series to Hawaii with Ichiban, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii follows up with an unexpected but welcome protagonist—Goro Majima. This spin-off entry trades the neon-lit streets of Japan for the sun-soaked beaches and treacherous waters of Hawaii, bringing back the chaotic energy the Yakuza series is known for while introducing a fresh pirate twist. … Read More
Obsidian Entertainment has a well-earned reputation for crafting some of the best RPG experiences in gaming. From the beloved Fallout: New Vegas to the witty, sci-fi adventure of The Outer Worlds, the studio has consistently delivered compelling narratives, deep role-playing mechanics, and engaging world-building. Now, with Avowed, Obsidian returns to the fantasy genre, bringing us back to the world of Pillars of Eternity—but with a … Read More