Ever since its inception back in 2004, theStar Wars Battlefrontseries has been taking players on a wild ride through the galaxy far, far away. They have gotten to experience some of the franchise’s most iconic battles, stepped into the shoes of its biggest heroes and villains, and even tried their hand at conquering the galaxy for themselves. It has been fantastic to see, with many never wanting to leave its many battlefields....
The Legend of Zeldahas arrived on the Nintendo Switch 2 in a quieter way than when it arrived on the last Nintendo Switch system. Unlike the franchise’s debut on the previous-generation Nintendo platform,The Legend of Zeldabegan its life on the Switch 2 with a pair of re-releases to the franchise’s big Switch entries,The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the WildandThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. These Nintendo Switch 2 Editions of the iconicZeldagames bring improved graphics and performance, and should serve as excellent holdovers until Nintendo is ready to go with the next major installment in the series....
Hades 2may still be in early access, but that hasn’t kept plenty of fans from wondering what lies in store next for the Greek mythology-focused franchise. After developer Supergiant Games released a portion of the game in May 2024, fans of the series have been working their way through the roguelike gampeplay ofHades 2and discovering brand-new characters pulled directly from classic myths. The characters ofHades 2and its predecessor are largely responsible for the franchise’s success....
This list contains spoilers! Summary While it’s a hero’s duty to protect civilians from harm whenever a dangerous villain shows up, there eventually comes a time when they will need to start thinking about hanging up their boots for good. Admittedly, while this can sometimes be their own decision, other times, a hero inMy Hero Academiacan be removed from their position due to losing their Quirk, or even just because they have lost their passion for keeping the country safe....
Summary Alex Garland is set to adaptElden Ring, and the director has the perfect stylistic inspiration rooted in his most unconventional horror film. Garland first gained notoriety as a writer, penning scripts for28 Days LaterandDredd. He even worked in the video game world, as co-writer of the underrated gemEnslaved: Odyssey to the Westand the reboot gameDMC: Devil May Cry. Garland later ventured into directing after rumors circulated that he “ghost-directed"Dreddwhen problems arose with credited director Pete Travis....
As much as the hype forThe Elder Scrollsgames has gone up significantly with the surprise release ofOblivion Remastered, it seems still too soon to expect any majorThe Elder Scrolls 6news. It’s not out of the realm of possibilities thatThe Elder Scrolls 6will rear its head next year or in 2027, but a release seems quite far away, to the point that Bethesda may still have ample time to make changes to the current build based on the success ofOblivion Remastered....
The Finalshas seen a significant boost in popularity, with the player count on Steam recently surging by approximately 10,000. Embark Studios released Season 7 forThe Finalson June 12, giving new and lapsed players a compelling reason to jump into the FPS title’s unique gameplay. After beingshadow dropped during The Game Awards 2023,The Finalsquickly became a hit with shooter fans. The game created by ex-DICE developers stood out for its destructible maps and fast-paced gameplay....
This list contains spoilers for multiple FromSoftware bosses! Summary FromSoftware is well known for its fearsome roster of bosses. That means, even for a studio that has created hundreds of brilliant bosses, some are going to be controversial among the fans. Whether it’s bosses that rely on a cheap mechanical advantage or a strange exploration into a platforming gimmick, there are quite a few FromSoftware games that are polarising. This list ranks the bosses by how divisive each one is....
Summary Quick Links Tatsuki Fujimoto is, at this point, a household name, at least among those who enjoy anime and manga. The author ofCHAINSAW MAN, one of the biggest shōnen manga titles of the 2020s, has enjoyed much success with his works from before his magnum opus, withLook Backgetting an anime short film that was very quickly critically acclaimed for its incredible storytelling. Another old work by Fujimoto,Goodbye, Eri, read like the kind of title that would definitely get an anime adaptation, but those dreams were soon quelled by Look Back director Kiyotaka Oshiyama, who stated that he has “no plans of adaptingGoodbye, Eri”....
Summary Niohstarted as a secret project namedOni,announced in 2004, which was then officially renamedNi-Ohwhen it was shown off for the PS3 in 2005. Then the project went back to the drawing board, and manythought it was canceled. It did not reappear until 2015, when it becameNiohfollowed by a 2017 launch for the PS4. The first game saw enough success to warrant a sequel in 2020, along with ports and updates, and now a new game,Nioh 3has been announced....
Mission: Impossibleand its hero, Ethan Hunt, were designed to rival the James Bond movies when it debuted in 1996. That said, it was based on a TV show from the 60s, but it was its own thing that soon spawned a franchise. It took a whilebefore Tom Cruisetook creative control of the franchise, but when he did, there was a throughline that made these movies sing. Now, decades later, there is a lot of Ethan Hunt content that can help fans determine whether or not he is a better spy than James Bond....
Summary Quick Links When Boruto Uzumaki entered theNarutoworldas the son of protagonist Naruto Uzumaki, fans got excited for what adventures he might be bringing to both the pages ofBorutoand its inevitable anime series. So whenBorutohit the ground running with more advanced tech - specifically Scientific Ninja Tools - fans were flabbergasted to see not just the “next generation” of ninjas be incredibly talented but also capable of wielding all sorts of unique gadgets....
Summary Best Buy’s Memorial Day sale brought the HP 14-inch Chromebook down from $350 to $140, and that pricing finally makes this machine make sense. At $350, it was competing with laptops that offered more bang for your buck. At $140, it becomes exactly what many people actually need: a reliable web browsing and basic computing device that doesn’t break the bank. This isn’t trying to be a powerhousePC, and that’s perfectly fine....
