Metaphor: ReFantazio's Success Proves We Need More JRPGs

Metaphor: ReFantaziolaunched to an incredibly positive reception, with many fans and critics alike calling it their personal Game of the Year. This may come as no surprise to Atlus enthusiasts who have been lucky enough to experience their previous works of art, including thePersonaandShin Megami Tenseiseries. However, what may come as a surprise is just how quicklyMetaphorsold its first million copies and became Atlus' fastest-selling title ever. Within a handful of hours,Metaphor: ReFantaziohit its first million, and, thanks to itsexceptionally positive reviewsand word of mouth, there’s a good chance it’ll hit many more going forward....

August 3, 2025 · 6 min · 1178 words · Caitlin Reyes

NAVI vs FURIA at IEM Rio Major: Tournament favorites vs crowd favorite

CS:GO News It’s the classic David vs Goliath story, But in this story, David is the crowd favorite. As thousands of fans take their seats at the Jeunesse Arena arena, the majority will be supporting one team in the IEM Rio Major playoffs. FURIA might not be the world favorites, but at the venue, they will have the full support of the loud Brazilian crowd. The NAVI vs FURIA game will be one of the most anticipated games of the IEM Rio major playoffs....

August 3, 2025 · 4 min · 689 words · Elizabeth Livingston

Neva Review: A Dazzlingly Dreamy Adventure & One Of 2024's Best Indie Games

Nevahad some massive shoes to fill, it’s true. Nomada Studio’s sophomore release returns to the same hand-animated and wordless 2D-platformer territory which saw its debutGrisbecome a mega-hit with criticsand fans alike, yet it never seems like a safe retread.Anchoring an eco-themed fairy tale with simple but satisfying combat, movement, and puzzling, publisher Devolver Digital’s latest is an easy recommendation, a crowd-pleasing platformer several shades simpler thanGris, but no less elegant or engrossing....

August 3, 2025 · 8 min · 1496 words · Joseph Sanchez

Nightwing Would Be An Infinitely Scarier Villain Than Red Hood, And This Costume Proves It

Red Hoodmay have a reputation in the Bat-Family for his morally grey crime-fighting methods, but a Dick Grayson cosplayer just proved thatNightwingcould be far more terrifying with a costume that’s as badass as it is intimidating. Now, it’s up to fans to decide—does Red Hood’s iconic helmeted look scream villain more, or does this bold reimagining of Nightwing take the crown for the most fearsome appearance? …a sure way for dedicated Nightwing cosplayers to elevate their costumes and transform the Bludhaven vigilante into an anti-hero....

August 3, 2025 · 4 min · 677 words · Megan Washington

Now That Details About Saw 11 Came Out, I’m Even More Frustrated That It Won’t Happen As It Was Going To

TheSawfranchise has reached an awkward point now thatSaw 11has been seemingly canceled, and the reveal of some details about it only makes me more frustrated that it won’t happen as it was going to anymore.TheSawsagabegan in 2003 with the short film now known asSaw 0.5, which served as the basis for the first movie, released a year later. At the time of writing, theSawfranchise has a total of 10 movies, including the spinoffSpiral, with the latest one being the sequel and prequelSaw X....

August 3, 2025 · 5 min · 921 words · Rachel Lee

Paradise Has Been Hiding Two Major Dangers Inside The Dome All Along

The following contains spoilers for Paradise episode 6, “You Asked For Miracles,” now streaming on HuluParadise’splot twists in episode 6 reveal two major dangers to the stability of the domed city have been in plain sight all along, and it’s already tearing down the community.Paradisetakes place within what is likely to be the last functioning city in the world following a cataclysmic event.Paradise’s cast of charactershave all been struggling with being among the final survivors of humanity in the last standing American city, which has only grown more difficult in the light of President Cal Bradford’s death....

August 3, 2025 · 5 min · 862 words · Kevin Taylor

Pokémon GO Max Mondays Schedule For November 2024

You’ve heard of Spotlight Hours and Raid Hours, but now it’s time for Max Mondays inPokémon GO. This is a new weekly mini-event that takes place (surprise, surprise) every Monday evening from 6 PM to 7 PM. During this time, every Power Spot on the map will feature one specific Max Raid Boss, giving you the perfect chance to battle and add them to your collection. Dynamaxing is the latest gimmick that’s been brought over toPokémon GOfrom the mainline games....

August 3, 2025 · 4 min · 744 words · Dr. Jennifer Rojas

Pokémon TCG Pocket: Best Mythical Island Psychic-Type Deck & How To Use It

Mythical Islandprovides some interesting upgrades to one of the dominant decks inPokémon TCG Pocket.Several powerful decks are emerging inPokémon TCG Pocketwith the arrivalofMythical Island, the brand-new mini-expansion. With only around 60 new cards (not counting alternate art cards),Mythical Islandonly contains a few new powerful card combos that can be used as the basis of a new deck. However, the set does contain several cards that can enhance already existing dominant decks....

August 3, 2025 · 4 min · 796 words · Jacob Jackson

Poppy Playtime Chapter 4’s Doey The Doughman Explained

One of the newest and most complex characters inPoppy Playtimeis Doey the Doughman. The player meets Doey shortly into Chapter 4 while attempting to get out of the prison and deeper into the facility. He helps the player escape from the Pianosaurus, before guiding them onward toward the Safe Haven. Even in that first meeting,the player seems aware that there is more to Doey than meets the eye, and he has a strange relationship with everyone around him....

August 3, 2025 · 5 min · 998 words · Rickey Pearson

Pros & Cons Of The Normandy Returning In Mass Effect 5

There’s no question that the Normandy is an iconic part of the originalMass Effecttrilogy, almost as important to Shepard’s crew as its squad members. It acts as the means of transportation for the player and their companions throughout every game,despite its destruction in the first game, since it gets rebuilt by Cerberus. No matter how many renovations it undergoes, it remains the same ship at its core. The oft-malignedending ofMass Effect 3did, in fact, seethe Normandy SR-2 survive the Reaper war, though it is clearly damaged by a crash landing on a forested planet....

August 3, 2025 · 4 min · 733 words · Margaret Williams

Robert De Niro's Mafia Movie Has One Of The Most Disastrous Box Office Debuts Of 2025

The Alto Knightshas suffered a major hit during its opening weekend. The new mafia movie, which was directed byRain Man’s Barry Levinson, stars Robert De Niro in a dual role as Frank Costello and Vito Genovese, two real-life mob bosses based out of New York City. TheAlto Knightsreleasekicked off on March 21, the same day as the Disney live-action remakeSnow White, which debuted at No. 1 despite a middling projected total of $45....

August 3, 2025 · 3 min · 453 words · Gabriel Myers

Secret Level Trailer Previews Gritty Mega-Man Reboot World & More Iconic Titles In Prime Video's Anthology Video Game Adaptation

The latest trailer has been released for the upcoming seriesSecret Level.Secret Levelis a Prime Video animated show that will be an anthology series adapting a smattering of popular video games. The first season will be 15 episodes long and featureadaptations of games such asPac-ManandNew World: Aeternum.Secret Levelis set to feature aleading cast including Aidan Bristow, Keanu Reeves, Ariana Greenblatt, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Laura Bailey, Kevin Hat, Michael Beach, Emily Swallow, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Clive Standen, Claudia Doumit, Temuera Morrison, and Ricky Whittle....

August 3, 2025 · 3 min · 496 words · Daniel Mason

Should You Use A Grid In Dungeons & Dragons?

WhileDungeons & Dragonscan be played entirely without maps or character tokens, taking a “theater of the mind” approach, the2024Dungeon Master’s Guidedoes include rules for how to play with a map and grid. For many players, especially those who run games online, this is probably the approach they are used to.A map divided into five-foot by five-foot squaresallows player characters to position themselves opposite their foes and get a more consistent visualization of the battlefield....

August 3, 2025 · 4 min · 770 words · Jamie Moran