Hogwarts Legacy's Sequel Could Step Beyond The School In A Big Way

Hogwarts Legacyis an action role-playing game developed by Portkey Games and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, set in the famous world ofHarry Potter. The game takes place in the late 1800s, long before Harry and his friends were even born, and instead puts players into the shoes of a student at the esteemed Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.Hogwarts Legacyis arguably the firstHarry Pottergame to do justice tothe fictional world of J....

June 7, 2025 · 4 min · 649 words · Kathy Harper

Honkai: Star Rail Leak Reveals Version 1.3 Banners

Summary A newHonkai: Star Railleak is teasing the gacha banners set to feature during the Version 1.3 update, revealing both the five-stars and their accompanying four-star characters. While the popular sci-fi RPG from HoYoverse is only a week removed from the debut of Version 1.2, many fans are already looking ahead to the game’s next update. HoYoverse has confirmed a trio of characters coming to the game with Imbibitor Lunae, Fu Xuan, andLynx planned for the roster....

June 7, 2025 · 3 min · 469 words · Jennifer Smith

How Did Ash Get His Greninja? & 9 Other Questions About His Best Pokémon

A powerfulPokémonis a force to be reckoned with. Whether it is its ability to overcome type weaknesses, its capacity to overwhelm its opponent with great speed or powerful attacks, its newfound potential for learning new, more effective techniques. Having a strong, fully-evolved Pokémon in a trainer’s team is a great boon for them, and can greatly help them turn the tide of a losing battle in their favor. For that reason, the numerous, fully-evolved Pokémon Ash has befriended throughout the Pokémon anime run are held with great regard by fans of the franchise....

June 7, 2025 · 6 min · 1239 words · Collin Griffin

How New Apex Legends Character Valkyrie Ties Into Titanfall 2

Each time Respawn Entertainment gives more backstory to theApex Legendsuniverse, it seems to connect even deeper with their past seriesTitanfall. With the introduction of the newest Legend, Valkyrie,Apex Legendsis starting to feel like a full-onTitanfallsequel. While there have certainly been references toTitanfallin previous pieces of lore, there hasn’t been anything as concrete and overt as the most recent “Stories from the Outlands.” Based on comics, animations and in-game items, there’s plenty of connections between the two games....

June 7, 2025 · 4 min · 674 words · Jose Thompson

How Starfield's Depiction of Earth Compares to Fallout

Summary With a thoroughly ravaged version of the planet now taking center stage in two of Bethesda’s biggest franchises, players could be forgiven for thinking the developer has a fascination with destruction. But while neither version of humanity’s home planet looks like a particularly pleasant place to live, Bethesda’sStarfieldfeatures an even bleaker future for the Earth than the devastating Great War of theFalloutfranchise. Theapocalyptic conditionsthat afflicted Earth in both games left the world worse for wear but, whereas the scattered remnants of humanity inhabiting the world ofFallouthave been able to work towards rebuilding, this option isn’t available inStarfield’s version of the future....

June 7, 2025 · 4 min · 654 words · Dr. Erica Reid

How Zelda: Breath of the Wild's Quiet Moments Help Tell a Compelling Story

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildsteps away fromZelda’s regular formula of linear, dungeon-crawling adventures connected by closed-off world regions in favor of a massive open-world journey with RPG elements.Breath of the Wildtakes on the challenge of telling a compelling story in a massive, tranquil world while keeping the player engaged. Hyrule draws players in with wide open spaces and a great variety of quests, creating the perfect environment for a grand adventure....

June 7, 2025 · 5 min · 925 words · Logan Brown

Is It Better For Shonen Villains to Be Sympathetic or Evil?

Many Shonen anime, likeDragon Ball Z,and Narutohave villains that are as engaging as ever. As far back as some of the first anime, heroes and villains always pitted against each other in a fight with either personal stakes, or world-ending stakes. However, one major change that has occurred in recent years over the anime scene is that Shonen has adopted a mentality of making sympathetic villains to allow the hero to either ‘save’ or help....

June 7, 2025 · 5 min · 927 words · Anna Jordan

Jackbox Games Interview: Devs Talk All Things Jackbox Party Pack 10

Back in February, Jackbox Games revealed that its tenth numbered Party Pack would drop this fall, a monumental occasion for the franchise. Ten releases in any franchise is a big deal, and something few have effectively achieved.Jackbox Party Pack 10marks ten years of zaniness, laughter, and sometimes sheer chaos, bringing friends and family together for game nights. And while the franchise has come a long way and still has plenty left in the tank, it marks a special occasion for every involved: developers and fans....

June 7, 2025 · 29 min · 6059 words · Jim Kelley

Kingdom Hearts' Destiny Islands Has a Lot of Little Secrets

Destiny Islands from theKingdom Heartsseries is a location that is an immediate boost of nostalgia for many fans. It is the home of Sora, Riku, and Kairi, and has appeared in most of the main games. It has become a symbol of beginnings and innocence in the series, and it’s later revealed that even themain villain Xehanortoriginally came from Destiny Islands. Like Sora, Riku, and Kairi, he wanted to see other worlds, but that desire turned into a hunger for power and control....

June 7, 2025 · 3 min · 574 words · Joshua Baldwin

Loki: Where Will Season 2 Fit In The Multiverse?

Now thatLokihas been renewed for a second season, the question of when and where it will fit amongst the multiverse has been at the forefront of fans’ minds. Based on the event of season 1,Lokibegins during the tail end ofAvengers: Endgameand carries on after Thanos has been defeated by the heroes. This places season 1 ofLokibeforeWandaVision,and has provoked a lot of fans to ask themselves why the TVA never got involved with Wanda’s Westview reality....

June 7, 2025 · 4 min · 775 words · Stephen Fernandez

Longest Open-World Games

Given their expansive nature,open-worldprojectstend to be some of thelongest gamesin existence. It’s possible to pour hundreds and thousands of hours into a single open-world game without exploring every nook and cranny. They are meant to keep someone engaged for weeks or months, and when done right, they can be absolutely spectacular. Now, longer does not always mean better, but when a project hits the mark, that can certainly be the case....

June 7, 2025 · 8 min · 1571 words · Dawn Maldonado

Lost Ark: Gunner Class Explained

Since its western launch earlier this month,Lost Arkhas had a big impact on the MMO community. While it may not necessarily be an indication of long-term success,Lost Arkhas already topped the list asone of Steam’s most concurrently played gamesonly a few days after its release. Despite having an initial launch in 2019 in certain regions, western audiences had to wait a few years before they were able to get their hands on the MMORPG....

June 7, 2025 · 4 min · 840 words · Timothy Serrano

MCU: Defenders Comics You Should Read

As of March 2022, the sixMarvel Cinematic Universeshows that premiered on Netflix were made available on Disney+. These shows includeDaredevil,Jessica Jones,Luke Cage,Iron Fist,Defenders, andThe Punisher. Some actors from these shows, such as Charlie Cox and Vincent D’Onofrio, have also begun reprising their roles inMCUfilms and Disney+ series. Related:Disney+: The Best Episodes Of Netflix’s Marvel Shows (According To IMDb) It’s unknown if this means that there will be a future for the NetflixDefendersin the MCU....

June 7, 2025 · 7 min · 1319 words · Steven Robinson