Quick Links 2022’sHouse of the Dragonis a prequel toGame of Thrones. Barring differences in plots and subtexts, the Great and Noble Houses in the realm form the narrative’s bedrock in both shows. The royalty and nobility are hereditary, and the most powerful Houses in the realm (ASOIAFuses the nomenclature: Great) have several vassal families under them. The events ofGame of Thronesare set about 197 years after the beginning ofHouse of the Dragonin 101 AC and 167 years after the end of the kin-strife known as the Dance of the Dragons....

As fans of theHarry Potterfranchise will know all too well,Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardryis a pretty big place. As such, getting around the castle inHogwarts Legacycan be pretty tiresome, not to mention a little confusing due to its many winding corridors and its multi-leveled design. Thankfully, there is a way around this. RELATED:Open-World Games That Improve When Ignoring Fast Travel Following its introduction around the turn of the century, the fast travel mechanic has becomea staple of open-world video gamesand is put to good use inHogwarts Legacy....

Star Wars Jedi: Survivoris finally here, and it seems to improve upon almost every single aspect of its predecessor. The combat feels more fluid, the landscapes can be jaw-dropping, the customization is top-notch, and the story is exciting. It feels like a worthy sequel tothe acclaimedStar Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, but not everything is as good as it could be. Respawn wanted to expand a lot of the core systems withStar Wars Jedi: Survivor, and that meant an entirely new talent tree for players to pour points into....

When theKingdom Heartsseries first launched, it was the strange combination of Square Enix’sFinal FantasyJRPG series and Disney’s film catalogue that first captured the attention of fans of both franchises. The result is a combination of starkly distinct characters that act as references themselves with fewer subtle callbacks withinKingdom Hearts' original characters. However, while many of the characters inKingdom Heartsare more on the nose with how they relate to the connected crossovers, one heartless makes for one of the best visual references in the series....

Fans of theMario Golffranchise were surprised when a Nintendo Direct in February 2021 revealed the next entry in the series:Mario Golf: Super Rush. Three months later to the day, Nintendo released a new trailer for the game unveiling many of the new features that will be coming to this long-awaited sequel. The newMario Golf: Super Rushtrailer also goes back over some of the features already announced, including motion controls and the new tools available to players....

Although gamers are currently busy getting their hands on some of the fall’s most exciting releases (likeDeath Stranding), it’s never too early to start looking forward to next gear’s biggest events. The summer release ofMarvel’s Avengersis certainly going to be one of the most exciting games to arrive before thenext-gen consoles take over in later 2020, and super hero fans are learning more and more about the game as it approaches....

Summary Metroid Prime’s first-person gameplay has become the definitive standard for modernMetroidgames. Developed by Nintendo’s Retro Studios, the sci-fi action-adventure follows Samus Aran, a lone bounty hunter, through an often horrifying alien world. This unique journey, which hones in on Samus’ isolation, makes it a contender for a potential virtual realityMetroid Primemovie. While many virtual reality gamers long for an experience akin toThe MatrixorReady Player Onefor the ultimate gaming simulation, virtual reality film fans desire a more immersive story that brings the journey closer to an emotional lived experience....

Summary One Piecefinally wrapped up the Wano arc recently and the story is currently in the Egghead Island arc. This arc markedthe beginning of the Final Sagaof the series, however, it is not an arc that will run for years upon years, like Wano. RELATED:One Piece: Alternate Devil Fruits For Luffy In fact, Oda has already hinted at the next big arc ofOne Pieceand that is Elbaf. As fans know already,Elbaf is the land of Giantsand a very important place where quite a lot of big mysteries of the world will be answered....

Summary In the world ofOne Piece,pirates have been around for as long as anybody can remember. Merchant and passenger ships would expect, and are somewhat ready, to encounter a pirate ship during their journey across the ocean, whilethe Marines are always on the lookoutfor any pirate activities during their daily patrol. For better or worse, pirates have become part of everybody’s life. However, that wasn’t always the case. Pirates used to be a novelty....

Summary For the last few entries, theMortal Kombatfranchise has started to cement itself as a new hub of pop culture. While it may not have quite as many crossovers asFortnite, the last fewMortal Kombatgames have all had a healthy number of crossover guest characters coming from across the entertainment industry.Mortal Kombat Xgave horror icons like Predator, Alien, Leatherface, and Jason another chance in the spotlight, whileMortal Kombat 11did the same for action movie legends likeTerminator, Rambo, RoboCop, and Spawn....

Summary Thanks to how the newcomer Illari was introduced toOverwatch 2players, there could be some big changes ahead as the game continues to evolve and expand its roster of heroes. Between the firstOverwatchand its sequelOverwatch 2,it’s arguable that Blizzard should have refined its approach to introducing players to new heroes long ago. Despite this, these characters can still meet a mixed reception such as the recent Lifeweaver, which is why the positive response Illari has received from theOverwatchcommunity is something Blizzard ought to pay attention to when it comes to future additions....

With Atlus’Personaseries celebrating its 25th anniversary this 2022, the company has already announced and shared a slew of celebratory activities. This includes themed pop-up cafes, newmerchandise such as aPersona-themed mouthwash, and most recently, a concert that will be held in Japan. Though most of the collaborations seem to be happening in the series' home country, Atlus shares that global fans of the RPG series will be able to watch the concert virtually, and that they can now purchase their tickets for the show....

Out of all the Pokemon that have been introduced over the years, the eeveelutions have continued to be some of the most popular. Even with a ninth generation ofPokemonon the way,Eevee and its evolutionsare still held up as some of the most liked pocket monsters. One of those eeveelutions is Vaporeon. The Water-Type was one of the original three evolutions for Eevee and has stayed relevant despite being around for over 25 years....