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Summary A highly realistic, “lore-accurate” rendering of the Imperial City fromThe Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivionhas impressed the fan community by conveying the city’s incredible sense of scale and size. Thanks to technical limitations present in 2006 as well as game design concerns, theOblivionImperial City is rendered in-game at a much more condensed scale than would be practical for the capital city of a continent-spanning empire. Though players ofOblivionwill visit every corner of the Imperial Province of Cyrodiil as they adventure through the game, the game does not render the territory at a realistic scale....

Summary French indie developer Sol Brothers has confirmed that its upcoming “Metroidvania” game,Maseylia: Echoes of the Past, will be launching on the Switch 2 next year. With Nintendo less than a week away from the launch of its next major home console, fans have been given plenty of reason to be excited about theSwitch 2’s release. Nintendo has already confirmed several major first-party games launching within its first months, includingMario Kart WorldandDonkey Kong Bananza....

Quick Links Alex Garland’sElden Ringmovie presents some interesting questions when it comes to casting, and there will be few roles as difficult to cast as Morgott. As the lone regent of Leyndell, Morgott is the one left to pick up the pieces in the wake of the Shattering, and as one ofElden Ring’s most important players, it seems likely that he could play an important role in showing the hypocrisy of the Golden Order....

Quick Links Bravely Default: Flying Fairywas first released in Japan in 2012, with the overseas edition hitting shelves a year later. Now, players new to the series and old fans can enjoy the original story withthe Nintendo Switch 2 launch title,Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster. A new console presents a vibrant retelling of a classic series, featuring new enhancements and upgrades. Here are the key differences between the 3DS version and the remaster ofBravely Default: Flying Fairy HD....

Themaximum racing competition returns withEA Sports F125, giving F1 fans the chance to jump into the latest title featuring all the official drivers from the 2025 grid, along with gameplay enhancements and fresh content. Beyond the cars and features, the drivers play a crucial role. Their performance, paired with their vehicles, determines their chances of winning both the Drivers’ and Constructors’ Championships. Below is a full list of all 20F1 25drivers, ranked according to the ratings assigned by EA Sports....

Summary Some scenes in anime do more than just move the plot—they echo in the memory of fans for years. Heroes or characters who fight for justice are often the soul of these moments. In a medium where emotion runs as wild as the animation, the right words at the right time can become aslegendary as any final battle. Think of these speeches as anime’s answer to the underdog’s comeback: all the momentum, all the struggle, condensed into a single outpouring that flips despair into hope and defeat into resolve....

Summary Open-world games are typically known for their vast, expansive maps. However, while these larger maps can be awe-inspiring, they’re often diluted; the expansive nature of these games often results in stretches of uninteresting exploration, and it can be easy to miss out on the finer details within such a grand scope. With their lower budgets and team sizes, indie games often employ smaller, denser maps that allow for a faster pace....

Summary Nightreignis finally here, and players from across the world are all jumping in to experience what could possibly be the final chapter in theElden Ringsaga. The game is familiar in many ways but distinctly different, requiring a whole new learning curve to understand and fully make the most of the world before it. One of these new additions is the relic system that provides upgrades outside of the game that can augment character abilities, starting items, and base stats....

Elden Ring Nightreignbrings with itplenty of new featuresto entice both new and old fans of the series into a world of intense action and brutal fighting. One of the most interesting mechanics in the game is the relics system, which allows players to customize their character with a set of buffs to take into the next run, ranging from starting status effects to bonus runes for the entire party. When choosing a Nightfarer to enter Limveld with, the relics can be as important as the class itself....

Summary More than any other aspect, great characters make a brilliant RPG sing. In fact, some RPGs decide to focus on characters over all else, creating some incredible ensemble RPGs where the focus is less on one central character than it is on a diverse party of memorable contributors. Whether its RPGs split into individual sections for each character or stories where the player protagonist takes a backseat to the squad as a whole, there are loads of great ensemble RPGs....

Springtrap is the headlining killer ofDead by Daylight’sFive Nights at Freddy’sChapter, and he’s one of the coolest characters the game has seen to date. Springtrap’s kit gives him incredible mobility and map control, and you can really mess withDead by Daylightsurvivors while they’re trying to repair generators and secure their escape. Springtrap’s abilitiesare strong enough on their own, but you can make him even stronger with perks and add-ons that enhance his powers even further....

Summary There’s something oddly satisfying about stumbling onto a hidden gem—especially inthe chaotic world of third-person shooters. While everyone’s still talking aboutGears of WarandMax Payne, a few underrated titles quietly gathered dust on store shelves. These are games that tried something a little different, maybe didn’t quite hit the mainstream, but still packed a punch in terms of creativity and gameplay. Whether they’re experimental, bizarre, or just downright fun, these third-person shooters deserve a second look....

Summary In the past two decades,Blumhouse Productionshas become the undisputed king of the horror genre, creating hit movies such as theParanormal ActivityandInsidiousfranchises, which have helped revolutionize the genre. However,the production company is now set to purchase 50% of the rights to theSawfranchise, according toDeadline, which will allow them to work on a well-established intellectual property. Lionsgate still has half of the rights, but with Blumhouse looking to purchase what was owned by Twisted Pictures, there is newfound excitement about what can be achieved....