Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection Falls in Line With Atlus' Trend Toward Nostalgia

With the recent Nintendo Direct came an announcement for theEtrian Odyssey Origins Collection,an HD remaster of the first three games in the series. Its reveal may point towards a lingering trend around video game companyAtlus' focus on bringing its older titles back for more action. TheEtrian Odyssey Origins Collection, slated for release in June of this year, brings the DS classics back to modern platforms via the Nintendo Switch and Steam....

July 25, 2025 · 4 min · 643 words · Andrew Jackson

Fallout 4 Mod Adds Mechanic That Would Be Great For Fallout 5

A recently released mod forFallout 4has added a brand-new feature that would be perfect for a potentialFallout 5. Gamers continue to debate theirmost-wanted features forFallout 5, but it could be some time before anything concrete is confirmed by Bethesda. Gamers everywhere are wondering exactly what the headline feature will be forFallout 5. Backin 2015, Bethesda revealed thesettlement-building feature forFallout 4, which is still being used for incredible builds to this day....

July 25, 2025 · 3 min · 452 words · Jennifer Morgan

Fallout 4 Settlement Mod Adds Nearly 200 Items and Assets

AFallout 4fan has created a settlement mod for the 2015 RPG, which features some new buildings, items, and a bunch of re-textures. As part of one of themost beloved post-apocalyptic franchisesin all of gaming, the fourth installment in Bethesda’s series is still going strong in the AAA sphere. Ever sinceFallout 3came out in 2008, the games have enjoyed huge success, particularly 2010’sNew Vegas, and a lot of the longevity comes from fans tinkering with the original formula....

July 25, 2025 · 3 min · 455 words · Alison Owens

Fate: Underutilized Anime Characters

Folks who love theFatefranchise would grow fond of its unique premise: a battle royale amongst Masters and their Servants - Heroic Spirits in the form of historical and mythological figures, to say the least - all for the Holy Grail that can fulfill any wish. As a result, theFate/stay nightanime, the prequel animeFate/Zero, and even the alternate route inFate/Unlimited Blade Worksand even theFate/Grand Orderfilms have had a fair share of Servants with interesting and compelling stories....

July 25, 2025 · 9 min · 1712 words · Kelsey Alvarez

Godzilla: What is Mecha-King Ghidorah?

Godzillahas a massive selection of antagonists, but only a few stick around to become his sworn enemies. The classic Toho series pits the King of the Monsters against everything from a giant beetle with drills for hands to a towering mutated plant with an alligator’s mouth. Most of his foes are one-and-done, while a few stick around for a few repeat appearances. King Ghidorah stands as Godzilla’s archnemesis. The mighty three-headed dragon once returned for a rematch with cybernetic enhancement to become Mecha-King Ghidorah....

July 25, 2025 · 4 min · 826 words · Bradley Clark

Grand Theft Auto 6's Enigmatic Male Protagonist is a Double-Edged Sword

Rockstar intends to ply a dual protagonist path inGrand Theft Auto 6, continuing in the footsteps of the beloved criminal trifecta of Michael, Trevor, and Franklin. After almost a decade of radio silence from the developer, the official trailer revealed in December 2023 gave fans a much-needed glimpse into one of gaming’s heavyweight franchises. Besides the exotic choice of a Miami-inspired Vice City and other anticipated cosmetic improvements,GTA 6’s play on a Bonnie and Clyde relationshipdynamic with its main characters is the talk of the town....

July 25, 2025 · 4 min · 682 words · Alison Lopez

Halo Infinite's Loss is BioShock 4's Gain

HaloandBioshockare often listed among the most revered franchises in modern gaming. As their legacies grow, each series' subsequent releases are challenged to outdo the last, leading their developers to innovate and alter their classic formulas. WhenHalo Infinitewas released in 2021, it took some big risks, such as transitioning the setting to an open-world model, adding a grappling hook, and making big changes to theHalo InfiniteBattle Pass. These changes left fans mostly unimpressed, leading the title to quickly fade from the spotlight....

July 25, 2025 · 3 min · 614 words · Robert Howe

Harry Potter: Lily And Petunia Evans' Relationship, Explained

Summary In the firstHarry Potterbook -The Sorcerer’s Stone, Rubeus Hagrid, Keeper of Keys and Grounds at Hogwarts, arrives to collect Harry from the Hut-on-the-Rock and tells him all about his magical legacy. Harry, freshly turned eleven, learns he is a wizard, and that he has a place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Hagrid has to walk him through the whole truth, and in the midst of this great revelation, the young wizard asks his uncle Vernon and aunt Petunia if they know....

July 25, 2025 · 5 min · 947 words · Nathaniel Cabrera

Hideo Kojima Confirms New Feature for Death Stranding on PS4

WithDeath Strandingmaking its way to PC in the coming months alongside a ton of new features, PS4 fans are already wondering whether these new additions to the game will be exclusive. While the PCs added bonuses are mostly inconsequential, such as additionalHalf-Lifecrossover contentand some new visual upgrades, the port will also include a sizable new feature that didn’t ship with the PlayStation 4 version of the game. As it turns out, however, this new feature won’t be exclusive, with Kojima confirming it’ll come to the PlayStation 4 version of the game much sooner than many would think....

July 25, 2025 · 3 min · 466 words · Martha Ruiz

Hogwarts Legacy Dev Sets Expectations for Free Summer Update

Summary An Avalanche Software representative labeled the upcoming free content update forHogwarts Legacyas a small token of the developer’s appreciation for its fans. The move was made in an apparent attempt to set player expectations surrounding theHogwarts Legacypatch ahead of its planned summer 2024 debut. Avalanche originallyteased the upcomingHogwarts Legacyupdatein late January. While the studio didn’t say much about the content drop, the very promise of the RPG’s first multi-platform update in nearly a year immediately gave rise to rampant player speculation....

July 25, 2025 · 3 min · 611 words · Anthony Perry DVM

How Lord Of The Rings Made Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio Possible

Guillermo Del Torro’s Pinocchiohas been heralded as a recent triumph, and has quickly become a much-loved rendition of the classic story, because itshows why stop-motion is a treasured art form. The animation of the movie is beautifully detailed, with much care and attention having been paid to the smallest of details, from color to texture to the very movements of the puppets themselves. It is a film that took over 15 years to complete, in part because of delays ad budget restrictions, but in greater part because of the dedication that was taken by the animation studios in Portland, London and Guadalajara, to ensure the authenticity and heart that went into every aspect of its creation....

July 25, 2025 · 4 min · 812 words · Tamara Thompson

It's Time for The Sims Stories to Receive Its Due

At a time when more casual and wholesome games are thriving,The Simsshould revive its short-livedSims Storiesseries to offer a streamlined experience to the franchise through more traditional story-telling gameplay that many have grown accustomed to. Between the extra content available forThe Sims 4ranging from aliens to vampires and “Project Rene” in development as the anticipatedThe Sims 5presumably, it can seem difficult for the average gamer to find a foothold in the ever-expanding series....

July 25, 2025 · 3 min · 475 words · William Murphy

Lords of the Fallen: How To Get Plucked Eyeballs

Lords of the Fallenhas many secrets that the game developers have hidden rather well. Due to this, sometimes players are unable to uncover certain mysteries unless they explore every single place. However, it is not possible for allLords of the Fallenplayers to traverse every area. This can result in missing out on some great items. After beating Pieta, players will finally beable to reach Skyrest, which is the base of operations....

July 25, 2025 · 2 min · 413 words · Sarah Nielsen