The Best Possible Time Periods for a Hogwarts Legacy Sequel

Summary AssumingHogwarts Legacygets a sequel, which seems likely given its breakout success, it will be interesting to see what direction Avalanche Software takes with its setting. The 1800s period is certainly interesting, and it may yet serve as a worthwhile backdrop for new stories, but the nextHogwarts Legacycould also be an indirect sequel, visiting new locations and eras, and thus opening the door to unique narrative and gameplay scenarios. One of the best decisions Avalanche made when developingHogwarts Legacywas the 1800s setting, which removes it completely from the events of theHarry PotterandFantastic Beastsseries....

June 15, 2025 · 3 min · 589 words · Kathleen Knapp

The Problem With Ganguro in My Dress-Up Darling

My Dress-Up Darling!is one of 2022winter season’s standout romanceand slice of life titles, and it has garnered a lot of positive attention for its storyline about anime fans who love to cosplay. It has been a fun and refreshing show following in a long line of romance anime featuring an unassuming main character and a manic-pixie dream girl heroine, but the show oversteps some serious boundaries in one of its later episodes!...

June 15, 2025 · 5 min · 928 words · Rebecca Pace

The Rarest Limited Edition Nintendo DS (& What They’re Worth)

When it comes to limited edition game consoles, Nintendo definitely isn’t messing around and loves to release special edition versions of their various consoles. These can be released to celebrate the release of a certain game, themed after a specific character, or just made with a special design that sets it apart from the regular versions of the console. Related:The 10 Best Nintendo DS Games Ever Made (According To Metacritic)...

June 15, 2025 · 7 min · 1327 words · Clayton Ortiz

The WWE 2K Series Needs to Bring Back One WWE 2K20 Feature

For many,WWE 2K20is a blight on the franchise record best disregarded and completely forgotten about, asWWE 2K20released in a completely broken state, but that doesn’t meanWWE 2K23and future games haven’t benefited from that. Indeed, because of its shortcomings, the franchise took a year off, went back to basics, and came back withWWE 2K22, which was much better received by fans. It serves as a great building block, not just forWWE 2K23but for future games in the franchise too....

June 15, 2025 · 4 min · 848 words · Colleen Gray

Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands Fan Spots Awesome Legendary Weapon Detail

Tiny Tina’s Wonderlandsis now available, and fans have been exploring every nook and cranny of Tina’s fantasy world. While there are plenty of neat secrets to find within the locations themselves, aTiny Tina’s Wonderlandsfan has found an awesome detail on one of the game’s weapons. The detail in question is tied to red text, a feature that has beenan aspect ofBorderlandsfrom the very beginning. Found on certain Rare, Epic, and Legendary gear, red text is used to signify that the item players have in their inventory is special in some way....

June 15, 2025 · 3 min · 472 words · John Little

What Can Be Learned From Assassin's Creed Mirage's First Official Image

Fans are rejoicing with the recent official confirmation ofAssassin’s Creed Mirageby Ubisoft, with the game long being the source of debate and rumors. The official confirmation of the title has predictably drawn swathes of fresh attention to the upcoming game, although a lot of information currently remains unknown. That being said, the announcement ofAssassin’s Creed Miragecame accompanied by a piece of official key art for the title, which is saturated with details and information to decipher....

June 15, 2025 · 3 min · 577 words · Casey Roman

Why the PS2 Might Always be the Golden Era of PlayStation Consoles

Even 22 years after its initial release, many older gamers will have extremely fond memories of Sony’s groundbreakingPS2. These days, technology is advancing a little slower than it was then. The current generation, including the Xbox Series X/S, and Sony’s PS5, have yet to reach their full potential, and upcoming titles such asGrand Theft Auto 6andStarfieldwill be hoping to help the consoles to achieve this. At the time of its release, Sony’sPS2was battling with 3 other major consoles for dominance: the Sega Dreamcast, Microsoft’s debut Xbox, and Nintendo’s Gamecube....

June 15, 2025 · 3 min · 621 words · Clayton Chaney

Why You Should Play a Fighter in Baldur's Gate 3

Baldur’s Gate 3offers an impressive selection of races, classes, and subclasses from theDungeons and Dragons Fifth Editionrulebook. Of all these options, few are more classicallyDnDthan the Fighter class, a martial master of arms capable of wielding any weapon with deadly effect inBaldur’s Gate 3. A common misconception about the Fighterclass inDungeons and Dragonsis that its simplicity makes it a “tutorial” class. However, the Fighter is actually the most versatile martial class in the system, and can be built and played in many different ways....

June 15, 2025 · 3 min · 530 words · Kathy Kemp

Anime v. Cartoon: The Differences Between Both Animation Styles

Anime and cartoons are both sub-genres of animation, which is generally a two-dimensional or three-dimensional representation of a set of characters following a specific plot. However, both forms of animations are sometimes misinterpreted to mean the same thing. While cartoons are popular among kids due to their humor-filled storylines, anime offers more options, including mature themes that appeal to the older generation. Regardless, there are still salient differences between the two animation styles that can be pointed out....

June 14, 2025 · 4 min · 828 words · Ryan Thompson

Apex Legends Acknowledges Cheating Problem

Summary Respawn has acknowledged the problem of cheating inApex Legends. The acknowledgment comes following intense backlash from the community, which called the developers ofApex Legendstone-deaf for not dealing with “real” issues in the game. As a major player in the Battle Royale scene,Apex Legendshas maintained its relevance with updates designed to keep the gameplay dynamic. Now, five years into its successful run, the game is facing difficulties. Fans have beengivingApex Legendsnegative reviews on Steamand even leaving the game altogether in an effort to force the developers to listen to their feedback....

June 14, 2025 · 3 min · 471 words · Richard Martin

April's PS Plus Games Point to a Pattern

A few months after the launch of the PS4, Sony started to give out about six to eight games a month onPS Pluswhich were meant to accommodate Sony’s player bases on PS3, PS4, and PS Vita. Although most of the games that were released month to month weren’t exactly blockbusters, there was always at least one game for everybody. When the company decided to limit its monthly offerings to two PS4 games a month starting in March 2019, it seemed to be more obvious that Sony tended to rely on its first-party games to bolster its PS Plus library....

June 14, 2025 · 3 min · 430 words · David Rodriguez

Breath of the Wild's Influence Is Still Felt Five Years Later

It’s not often that a piece of media comes around that redefines how people think about its genre. Some older game genres like first-person shooters have seen multiple titles like this, includingDOOM,Half-Life 2, andCall of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. The open-world sandbox genre has certainly seen a few titles like this, particularlyGrand Theft Auto: San AndreasandGrand Theft Auto 5, but it’s easy to forget how relevant these titles were now that most AAA games are trending toward larger worlds....

June 14, 2025 · 5 min · 1008 words · Dean Mcconnell

Call of Duty 2024’s Release Window Potentially Narrowed Down, According to Report

Summary Microsoft’s top brass revealed the release window for 2024’sCall of Dutygame at a recent meeting, according to a report. Previous rumors have already provided the supposed setting for the series' next game, which is expected to be developed by veteran studio Treyarch. Call of Dutyis among the few video game franchises that commits to an annual release schedule, with the series having received a new mainline entry every year since 2005....

June 14, 2025 · 3 min · 432 words · Brian Brady