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Summary Metaphor: ReFantaziohas piqued the interest ofPersonaandSMTfans, as its most recent Game Awards trailer continues to spark positive reception. With a stacked development team including the creators ofPersona 3,4,and5, as well as concept artist Koda Kazuma from theNieRseries and mechanical designer Ikuto Yamashita fromNeon Genesis Evangelion, it’s no wonder that the title is hotly anticipated. Combining a medieval fantasy setting withGhibli-esque aesthetics and gorgeous animation,Metaphorlooks like it will have a lot to offer in both its combat and story, the former combiningpast influences from Atlus' repertoire....

At the moment, it isn’t clear what’s happening withSilent Hill. This long-running horror series was one of Konami’s biggest gaming franchises, standing alongside the likes ofMetal GearandBomberman. Having made its debut on the PlayStation 1,Silent Hillis known for its highly effective psychological horror and impressive visuals.Silent Hill 1,2, and3are considered the series’ peak, whileSilent Hill 4andSilent Hill: Shattered Memoriesgarnered some fans of their own. The franchise struggled to innovate after its original team went elsewhere, and many entries afterSilent Hill 4are not viewed favorably....

Nanaue, more commonly known asKing Shark, is an interesting DC characteroften associated with the Suicide Squad. However, his background used to be rather murky, so he’s made a ton of appearances in different ways. Now, withThe Suicide Squadmovie out andSuicide Squad: Kill The Justice Leaguereleasing in 2022, it’s easy to see how the two takes on the one character have interpreted his background and made him their own. With the release of the movie and the officialSuicide Squad: Kill The Justice Leaguetrailer, the differences between the two stand more than ever....

Summary Nintendoand Oreo are teaming up once again, this time for a batch of cookies themed after Princess Peach of theSuper Mariofranchise. The worlds of gaming and cookies have crossed paths a few times before, with one example beingthe limited editionPokemonOreoslaunched back in 2021. As things tend to go withPokemoncollectibles, scalpers soon began reselling the rarest of the Oreo designs for heavily inflated prices online. Due to the success of thePokemonpromotion, Nintendo announced another partnership with Oreo earlier this year, this time to commemorate one of the Japanese gaming giant’s otherblockbuster franchises:Super Mario....

After years of waiting, fans of thePikminseries finally got their first look atPikmin 4during the February 2023 Nintendo Direct. While the gameplay for this new title seemed to be an evolution for the series in a lot of ways, one particular feature was hinted at that could makePikmin 4a lot more similar to another one of Nintendo’s recent titles than fans might expect. The latest trailer for the game gives fans a glimpse at a feature that implies the game might have a town-building mechanic similar toKirby and the Forgotten Land’s Waddle Dee Town....

APokemon Scarlet and Violetplayer gave Baxcalibur a small visual upgrade to improve its appearance. The player posted a side-by-side comparison of the originalPokemon Scarlet and Violetpseudo-legendary dragon and their version to show off the changes. The termpseudo-legendary Pokemonwas invented byPokemonfans to refer to Pokemon that have three evolutions, 1,250,000 experience at level 100, and a base stat total of 600. So far there are 10 Pokemon that fit those criteria: Dragonite, Tyranitar, Salamence, Metagross, Garchomp, Hydreigon, Goodra, Kommo-o, Dragapult, and Baxcalibur....

Pokemon Scarlet and Violethave revealed eight new Pokemon so far, including three starters, two legendaries, and three Pokemon that players will be able to encounter out in the wild. Out of all the new Pokemon revealed forPokemon Scarlet and Violetso far, though, one that seems to be getting the most attention is Normal-type pig Pokemon Lechonk. It didn’t take thePokemoncommunity long at all to create countless memes and fan art in its honor, and it’s clear that Lechonk is going to be quite a popular new addition to the franchise when the games launch later this year....

Last month, rumors arose regarding a newQuakegame. With the last release,Quake Champions, having been released almost four years ago, fans were stunned by the rumor, but the hype quickly faded due to a lack of official information. Now, with the official QuakeCon 2021 schedule confirming minor details from the rumor, it seems all the more likely that a newQuakegame could actually be on the horizon. QuakeCon 2021, will not only feature news surrounding theQuakeseries, but will act as an exhibition for all of Bethesda’s major franchises includingDOOM,Fallout, andElder Scrolls....

The cat is already out of the bag and fans are aware that Charlie Cox’s Daredevil will be making an appearance inShe-Hulk: Attorney at Law. While many assume that the character will continue his arc from the Netflix seriesDaredevil, the creators of the upcoming Marvel Studios series have clarified that is not the case, as it seems like his character’s personality is getting a makeover for the upcoming series. In theShe-Hulk: Attorney at Lawtrailer that was released during the San Diego Comic-Con,Cox’s Daredevil made a surprise appearance....

A fan ofThe Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrimfound an Amulet of Talos with an unbelievably useful special effect.The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrimis over a decade oldand Bethesda celebrated the game’s 11-year anniversary in November 2022. SinceSkyrim’slaunch in 2011, Bethesda has re-released the epic RPG on various platforms, with the Switch version being the latest port. The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrimallows players to fully customize their builds, as they can choose from a variety of weapon types and spells during a playthrough....

It is a fairly common consensus within gaming discourse thatSkyrimhas firmly established itself within the RPG hall of fame. Despite how long fans have been playing the game across its multiple releases since its original release in 2011, the game still somehow manages to offer new and relatively unknown aspects of content to even some of the most veteran players. One of the most alluringly mysterious aspects ofSkyrimis undoubtedly the existence of the plethora of secret bosses that exist throughout the world....

TheStar Warsseries has introduced no shortage of characters into pop culture who have become synonymous with their respective archetype — Luke Skywalker has become shorthand for the idealistic young hero, just as Han Solo is the perfect example of the lovable rogue and Obi-Wan Kenobi is the living embodiment of the classic mentor. But out of all the most famousStar Warscharacters, none are quite so legendary as the tyrannical dark lord of the Sith, Darth Vader — formerly known as Anakin Skywalker....

With the recently released Sephiroth heading the event, Nintendo announces a special Christmas Day tournament inSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate. Named “Dark Reunion,” theSmash Bros.tournament will take place online from December 25 to December 28, and only allow “characters who have embraced the darkness.” One key to the longevity ofSuper Smash Bros. Ultimatehas been its inclusion of online tournaments, usually centered around a theme. Back in May, Nintendo announced a month-long Online Open tournament as coronavirus lockdowns went into full swing....