Gundam Evolution Hopes to Deliver Fanservice Without Compromising Its Competitive Nature

Bandai Namco’s upcoming first-person team-shooterGundam Evolutionis drawing a lot of attention. It’s clear that the team behind it has done its research on similar hero-shooters likeOverwatchandTeam Fortress 2, and the April closed beta test revealed a good grasp of PC gaming in general. How that will translate to the upcoming test on consoles is another matter, but the game is already inspiring a lot of confidence. With a strong core roster of mechs and modes already set and no price tag attached,Gundam Evolutionhas the chance to make it big upon release....

June 23, 2025 · 5 min · 939 words · William Wiley

Halo Co-Creator Reveals Why He Left Bungie

In 2014,Hal0co-creator Marcus Lehto left Bungie to start a new studio and begin a brand new project. That studio turned out to be called V1 interactive and that game is going to beDisintegration, a character-based shooter that isgetting a beta later this month. Lehto spent 15 years working at Bungie as the art director onHalo: Combat Evolved,Halo 2andHalo 3. Now he has revealed the working conditions at Bungie that caused him to leave....

June 23, 2025 · 2 min · 409 words · Sara Barton

Honkai: Star Rail – The Best Physical Trailblazer Light Cones

Level-Up Materials (coming soon) Best Light Cone Back to All Characters InHonkai: Star Rail, the main character Trailblazer is initially introduced to players in their Physical Destruction form. Throughout a significant portion of the early story, players will be required to utilize this character, in particular until they canunlock Fire Trailblazer. Trailblazer excels in both single target and AoE damage, offering strong DPS potential. Additionally, Trailblazer provides valuable utility for Weakness Breaking and possessessurvival capabilities through their Eidolonsand techniques, which enable HP recovery....

June 23, 2025 · 4 min · 757 words · Zoe Henderson

Horizon Forbidden West: Complete Guide, Collectibles & The Burning Shores DLC

With its stunning visuals and intriguing narrative,Horizon Zero Dawnturned a lot of headswhen it was first released for the PS4 back in 2017. Now, just shy of five years later, players can finally get their hands on the game’s highly anticipated sequel,Horizon Forbidden West. It may have taken a little longer than some would have liked, but early signs suggest that Guerilla Games' fantastic follow-up was well worth the wait....

June 23, 2025 · 5 min · 1003 words · Kimberly Petty

How Borderlands’ Guns Reflect Their Manufacturers’ Values

Borderlandsmay be recognizable for its cel shaded art style, sense of humor, and iconic figures like Handsome Jack, but its weaponry is what makes it work from a gameplay perspective. Alooter shooterwould not be much fun if the loot was lacking, but through the use of various weapon manufacturers with different styles for their respective arsenals, the series’ gear is satisfying to collect and always provides a good bit of variety....

June 23, 2025 · 3 min · 603 words · Chad Sanchez

Iconic Supers In Fighting Games

Fighting gamesare no stranger when it comes tosuper moves. These are often the signature attacks that many fighters have in their arsenal which they turn toput the exclamation markon matches. When players hit these Supers, it usually means the end of the round. Related:Fighting Game Costumes That Were Banned from Tournaments Whether in casual couch melees with friends, local tournaments, or even in high-stakes international Esports,Supers in fighting gamesare iconic for their association with popular characters, or notorious for their significance in shaping or influencing the fighting game community....

June 23, 2025 · 6 min · 1096 words · Kellie Dawson

I’m in Love With the Villainess Bluntly Tackles LGBTQ+ Prejudice

Summary Warning: The following contains spoilers forI’m in Love With the Villainess, Episode 3, “My Love Is a Series of Ups and Downs,” now streaming onCrunchyroll. I’m in Love With the Villainess haskept its Yuri subtextsout in the open, though the premise remained largely comedic and lightweight. However, the series has pivoted to a more serious direction, taking on a topic that is commonly pushed to the sidelines — LGBTQ+ Prejudice....

June 23, 2025 · 4 min · 796 words · Ashley Hernandez

Knights of the Old Republic Remakes Could Embrace Star Wars' Horror Elements

TheKnights of the Old Republicgames are a highly respected addition to the gaming catalog ofStar Warsmedia, and it is clear to see why. Offering a truly expansive RPG experience set within a relatively unexplored older era of the iconic space-set franchise, rumors and reports of remakes for the titles have long dominated sections of theStar Warsdiscourse. While theKnights of the Old Republicgames carry a level of prestige with them, a relatively underappreciated aspect of the titles is the exploration of more macabre horror elements that are not seen elsewhere in theStar Warsfranchise....

June 23, 2025 · 4 min · 648 words · Aaron Moran

Longest Tomb Raider Games

Summary TheTomb Raiderseries first hit stores in 1996 and has since become the 38th highest-grossing video game franchise of all time. The IP is universally recognized for itsIndiana Jones-like adventuresand for having one of the most iconic female protagonists in all media. Square Enix’s franchise has remained successful for over 20 years thanks to the consistently high quality of Lara Croft’s adventures, including the recent reboot trilogy, which featured some of the English archeologist’s best games yet....

June 23, 2025 · 5 min · 982 words · Amy Nelson

Most Intelligent Shonen Anime Villains, Ranked

Every classic shonen anime adds its own spice to the antagonists' character build. These characters employ a wide array of specific techniques or abilities in an attempt to get the better of the story’s protagonist. While some relysolely on brute forceto pursue their goals, others prefer a more intellectual approach, using their remarkable intelligence to realize their ambitions. RELATED:The Most Powerful Anime Villains of All Time However, even among the intellectuals, some characters may exhibit different forms of intelligence....

June 23, 2025 · 7 min · 1289 words · Victoria Meyer

Naruto: Ninja Who Should Have Been Resurrected During The 4th Great Ninja War

There was a time whenNarutowas one of the most popular anime and manga series in the world, and one of the reasons fans loved the series so much is because of its action. The majority ofNaruto’s battles involved multiple ninja, and thousands of ninja fought alongside each other during the Fourth Great Ninja War, which was fought to determine the fate of the entire world. RELATED:Naruto: The Greatest Achievements Of Sasuke Uchiha The Allied Shinobi Forces primarily fought against the White Zetsu army, but the enemy’s strength was significantly bolstered by a much smaller army of reincarnated ninja....

June 23, 2025 · 6 min · 1141 words · Brent Crawford

Naruto: The History of Konoha

Summary Konoha is the foundation of theNarutoseries, being the most iconic and significant location, its complex history is immersive and filled with nuances that have been embodied by the characters withinNaruto. Konoha, also known as the Hidden Leaf Village, serves as a central hub in theNarutouniverse, reflecting the hardships, victories, and doctrines that shape the entire series and its protagonists. Konoha, also known as Konohagakure no Sato (The Village Hidden in the Leaves), is one of the show’sfive great shinobi villages, alongside Sunagakure (Hidden Sand), Kirigakure (Hidden Mist), Kumogakure (Hidden Cloud), and Iwagakure (Hidden Stone)....

June 23, 2025 · 7 min · 1451 words · Jessica Lee

New Honkai: Star Rail Trading Card Event Has 200 Stellar Jade Reward

Summary Honkai: Star Railhas a new trading card web event that rewards players with 200 Stellar Jades. The HoYoverse title recently launched Version 1.6, which continues theTrailblazer’s story and introduces new events, such as Critter Pick, for farming upgrade materials. Honkai: Star Railhas a number of leaked but unused characters, and one of them is Black Swan. This character has been shown in “Myriad Celestia” cinematics in the past, where she’s recounting the vast history ofHonkai: Star Rail’s universe while reading tarot card fortunes....

June 23, 2025 · 2 min · 324 words · Michael Perez