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Summary After The Walt Disney Company’s historic purchase of theStar Warsfranchise from creator George Lucas for a staggering 4.05 billion dollars, the House of Mouse was determined to keep the space opera’s relationship with video games intact.Star Warsand video games grew up alongside each other during the 1970s and 80s, both utilizing burgeoning technology and rapidly improving hardware to create movies and interactive experiences that captivated multiple generations of fans....

Summary One of the most exciting things that can happen in a game is a false ending. This does not mean a game that has bad and good endings. Instead, these examples are games that pump the player up for the final battle. A character or text in-game may say there is no turning back. This warning can affect how players approach a final battle, like in an RPG where leveling up is a factor....

Summary Sony’s State of Play has concluded, and on its departure, it leaves behind a slew of new announcements for gamers to enjoy. Sony hosts this event once a year to offer a brief preview into the future of PlayStation and the projects that talented development teams have been working hard on. State of Play is a great opportunity for gamers to get a good understanding of what direction the gaming community, and PlayStation specifically, is headed....

Summary There are dozens of romance anime released every year, spread out between seasons to touch the hearts of anime fans all over the world. Stories of young love, unrequited romance, and tragic relationships make for entrapping entertainment as viewers get to experience a storm of emotions that come with the vulnerability of beginning to date and finding true love. While some of thebest romance animereceive monumental praise, there are just as many romance anime that fly under the radar....

Summary Role-playing games are all the rage in modern times, with fans demanding more and more from this popular genre. Amazing stories,fun combat, and memorable characters are just a few of the many things that these games must nail if they want to captivate players in this saturated gaming market. One thing fans expect from their RPGs is a game that has few to no loading screens at all. Games likeStarfieldhave made it clear that immersion will be hampered if players have to stare at a glorified loading screen while moving from one location to another....

The recent reveal trailer forCall of Duty: Black Ops 7has caused quite a stir among the franchise’s community, with the pre-release routine for 2025’sCoDentry now being in full swing. This trailer came as the final announcement for the recent Xbox Games Showcase event, giving fans a brief glimpse into the world ofBlack Ops 7while confirming its place on the wide-spanning and at times confusing timeline forBlack Opsas a whole. From the reveal trailer, it is known thatCall of Duty: Black Ops 7will act as a direct sequel to 2012’sBlack Ops 2, with the cinematic showcasing past characters like David Mason and Raul Menendez, and the game itself being set in the 2030s....

Quick Links Elden Ring Nightreignhas a heavy focus on the multiplayer aspect of the game, as it all defaults to you partying up before goingon your first expedition. While this game seems to have live-service elements to it,FromSoftwarecame out to confirm it is not a live-service game. While it is possible to play expeditions solo, many players wonder ifElden Ring Nightreignwill require constant online access in order to play be it out of choice or necessity....

Summary A recent experiment that pit ChatGPT against anAtari 2600in a chess match had a surprising conclusion, with ChatGPT getting “absolutely wrecked” by the old console. Despite theAtari2600 approaching its 50th anniversary, it seems that ChatGPT couldn’t figure out how to best it at the game. In fact, it hardly made it through the match at all. ChatGPTand other AI LLMs have been touted as the future, with many users utilizing the services for everything from generating images, setting one’s schedule, or cheating on homework....

In 2024, Pocketpair made waves when it launchedPalworldin early access. The concept of the game was simple: bring players to a veryPokemon-like world and give them guns in a unique spin on the survival genre. Because of that blend, players seemingly flocked to it, with it becoming one of the highest-played games on Steam. However, Nintendo and The Pokemon Company took notice and ended up filing a lawsuit against Pocketpair, which has seemingly changedPalworldforever....

Of the many roguelike titles available,Hadeshas established itself as one of the most well-known and beloved. Its gameplay is just part of why it’s considered one ofthe best indie gamesavailable, but that isn’t the only reason it became such a hit. Another key strength is the way the story of Zagreus and his escape to the Surface was told, as many characters and details were brilliantly woven throughout the game’s roguelike structure....

Summary InMario Kart World, the hunt for prestige characters is the real endgame, and it rewrites what “completion” actually means.Mario Kart World’s unlock system is a two-faced coin: on one side, there’s skill—finishing consistently at the front, learning every corner, and outpacing 23 other hopefuls. On the other side, it’s pure luck.Certain racerscan be targeted by grinding specific tracks, but the most coveted unlocks live behind a wall of RNG, turning each run into a complicated dice roll....

The wait forHollow Knight: Silksongmight be over soon, as rumors are ramping up, suggesting a potential appearance at Summer Game Fest. Over the years,Hollow Knight: Silksonghas been one of the most anticipated games around, but its status of being seemingly caught in development hell has left a lot of fans wondering if the game will ever even see the light of day. Thankfully,Silksonghas received a small, but substantial update that could signal an upcoming launch....

Spoilers forMario Kart Worldahead. With a rather large number of racing games releasing this year, many players are enthusiastically looking forward to putting the pedal to the metal with their favorite characters and franchises.Mario Kart Worldhas pushed the new era of the Switch 2 into overdrive and led the charge for the 2025 racing lineup with a strong start. Not only isMario Kart Worldconfidently leading Nintendo into a new console lifecycle, but it’s also marking a new start for the kart racing franchise in general....