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Summary 2025 was already stacked with RPGs, including the immensely popularClair Obscur: Expedition 33, as well asKingdom Come: Deliverance 2. Well, that streak seems to be far from over now with the recent full release ofTainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon— an RPG that takes cues fromgames likeThe Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion. It’s not a perfect game by any means, but there are still some things in it that the next game in theElder Scrollsseries could learn from....

Summary As if 2025 wasn’t already exciting enough for the gaming industry with what titles have already arrived and which are still to come, there are now rumors circulating that aPlayStation State of Playcould be happening in June. In a recentpost on X, industry insider Jeff Grubb disclosed that a “PlayStation event” would be coming in June, but he was sure to clarify that he isn’t sure if it will be a State of Play or a “big boy showcase....

Summary Xbox Game Passhas added two new titles, includingMetaphor: ReFantazio, one of the highest-rated games of 2024. The additions conclude what is so far the most content-packed month of 2025 for Microsoft’s subscription service, which has seen 17 newXbox Game Passreleases, excluding Standard-tier-only additions. First launched in October 2024,Metaphor: ReFantaziodebuted to near-universal acclaimand fan adoration. The immensely positive buzz surrounding Atlus’s latest JRPG is reflected in its “Mighty” rating on OpenCritic, derived from a 98% reviewer recommendation rate, as well as an average score of 93....

Summary Sega has released a newYakuza 0 Director’s Cuttrailer for its upcoming launch on the Nintendo Switch 2, alongside a hotline number that players can call to receive more information about the game—though it comes with some humorous options. Set for release on June 5,Yakuza 0: Director’s Cutis one of the Switch 2’s launch titles, bringing several new features and improvements to the original experience. TheYakuzaseries—rebranded globally asLike a Dragon—is a long-running video game franchise developed by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio and published by Sega....

Summary Although Devil Fruits are the primary power system in theOne Piecestory, it should be noted that there is still a great disparity between them. The powers granted to users upon eating these mysterious objects can range from simply becoming a jacket to becoming a mythical warrior God who can manipulate reality. Although the user’s skill does play a role, the difference in power of some fruits is quite apparent....

Summary Unlike trilogies and long-running series, the best movie duologies wrap their sagas in only two films. No matter how rich or deep the narrative may be, whether through mythology or character growth, these works focus on quality and on the consistency of their intense, self-contained worlds. Because sequels risk falling short of the original, these duologies not only prove the opposite; they surpass it, honoring the established universe while expanding it through deeper stories....

Many developers usually find themselves a niche and stick with it for as long as possible, especially in the AAA scene.Naughty Dog makes narrative-driven action-adventure games, Rockstar makes sprawling, detail-ridden open-world titles, and BioWare makes big RPGs. But the same isn’t quite true for indie studios likeSloclap. While indie studios still need to earn enough money to survive, they’re not beholden to a big publisher and its shareholders, and thus have a bit more freedom to experiment with the ideas they find genuinely interesting....

Quick Links Dune: Awakeningstays true to the rich lore of the Dune universe, but brings in survival mechanics with a large-scale MMO experience. It is set on Frank Herbert’s iconic desert planet, Arrakis, but in an alternate timeline where Paul Atreides was never born and the Fremen have mysteriously vanished. Players must survive the planet’s harsh environment, managing thirst and finding shelter from deadly sandworms and Coriolis storms. To celebrate the launch ofDune: Awakening, Funcom has partnered with Twitch to give players an extra boost with free Observer building pieces via Twitch Drops....

Quick Links Despite the fact thatNo, I’m Not a Humanisonly available as a demo, it has already managed to gather quite a large fan base. This is not surprising since this horror game allows you to experience a paranoid nightmare in which every person can be your enemy. Visitors are dangerous creatures that disguise themselves as people and try to trick their way into the homes of ordinary people; at least that is what local television says....

Spoilers forGod of War(2018) andGod of War Ragnarok. TheGod of Warfranchise is a huge mystery at the moment, as developer Santa Monica Studio has yet to reveal what awaits Kratos next. There have been plenty of rumors about what the nextGod of Warcould be, but none have been confirmed. As the wait continues for Santa Monica Studio to make an official reveal, bold claims about the franchise’s next steps persist....

Quick Links Anime Vanguardsoffers players atower defense experiencebased on popular anime series. So, instead of towers, you will be using familiar characters. And, of course, not all of them are equally powerful. So, this tier list ranks all of theAnime Vanguardsunits from best to worst. Since the game has many different modes, it’s not enough to just use one team. Instead, players should create different squads for specific stages and modes, especially in the late game....

Assassin’s Creed Shadowsis finally here, delivering the long-overdue trip to feudal Japan that series fans have been begging for sinceAssassin’s Creed 2. While the new game is certainly a continuation of the modernAssassin’s Creedformula, adopting an action-RPG framework designed around open-world exploration, it implements a few worthwhile changes that alter the broader experience. One such change isAssassin’s Creed Shadows' dual-protagonist structure. This isn’t the first time thatAssassin’s Creedhas done this—2015’sAssassin’s Creed Syndicateallows players to swap between siblings Jacob and Evie at will—but it’s certainly the first time the series has executed the concept on such an ambitious level....

In a surprising development,Battlefield 2042is getting a crossover withMass Effectas part of its latest update. WhileBattlefield 2024was met with a negative reception when it first launched in 2021, developer DICE has been working to fix its many bugs and glitches through later seasons and updates.Battlefield 2042’s seventh and final season took place last summer, with EA now looking to shift toward the future of its long-running military FPS franchise. Battlefield 2042’szenith has included a crossover with one of EA’s other popular franchises, thechilling sci-fi horror seriesDead Space....