Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks for November 2023 Revealed

Summary Microsoft has revealed four new perks coming toXbox Game Pass Ultimatemembers this month, three of which are already available to claim right now. One of the latest benefits comes in the form of a limited-timeFallout 76bundle, while the rest are tied to some popularEA games on Xbox Game Pass. The latest such benefits come in the form of the Ignite Supercharge Pack forApex LegendsandBattlefield 2042Season 6 Field Kit. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members can already claim both of these bonuses, with their offers expiring on December 7....

July 20, 2025 · 2 min · 373 words · Sandra Sloan

Zelda: 10 Things You Didn’t Know Were Cut From Ocarina Of Time

Originally released in 1998,The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Timewas very quickly lauded as a revolution in the video game industry. Beyond packaging 3D gaming in a cohesive package that was not only gripping, but filled with clear artistic merit,Ocarina of Time’s game design was simply refined to a perfection. The core game is so strong,OoTcould release today and still meet similar reception. RELATED:The Legend Of Zelda: 10 Best Dungeons Ranked The fact of the matter is that good game design doesn’t age, andOcarina of Timeis one of the best designed games of all time....

July 20, 2025 · 6 min · 1229 words · Emily Decker

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Statue Gives Fans Better Look at Link's New Arm

A life-sized statue of Link is offering a closer look at the protagonist’s strange arm inThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Nintendo has shared very little information regarding the sequel toThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildup to this point. Fans have keyed into something being off about Link’s arm, though.The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’s new promotional statue confirms fans' theories that there’s more to the arm than expected....

July 20, 2025 · 3 min · 466 words · Jamie Smith

5 Things Final Fantasy Does Better Than Kingdom Hearts (And 5 KH Does Better)

Square Enix has three big RPG giants under its belt that it continues to support year after year. Those three would beDragon Quest,Final Fantasy, andKingdom Hearts. Since those last two have more ties together asDragon Questis kind of its own thing, we wanted to pit the two against each other. RELATED:Final Fantasy VII: Every Optional Encounter, Ranked This is not to determine the definitive Japanese RPG franchise. We just thought it would be a fun exercise to really stop and think about what each series brings to the table....

July 19, 2025 · 5 min · 984 words · Heather Lane

A Fifth Thor Movie Could Succeed By Copying Logan

Thor: Love and Thunderrecently saw Chris Hemsworth return as the Odinson in his most divided outing. Some fans loved the movie while other fans won’t admit its existence. By all accounts, Chris Hemsworth will return to the role, but fans remain skeptical about its potential as a worthwhile addition to the MCU. If he does get another movie, it would be the first Marvel character to receive a fifth installment....

July 19, 2025 · 5 min · 861 words · Teresa Ramirez

Anime That Take Place In The US

When they’re not taking place inunique fantasy worlds all of their own making, most anime and manga generally take place in Japan. This isn’t too much of a surprise; most manga and anime creators are Japanese, so it’s not too strange that they would want to set their story in the country that they live in. RELATED:Best Video Games Set In Japan, Ranked Some anime, however, take the leap over the sea to the United States, where it has an entirely different culture and background....

July 19, 2025 · 6 min · 1082 words · Emily Bowen

Anime Theme Songs That Rock Harder Than Their Shows

There’s something to be said about the very nature of anime in comparison to any other form of entertainment. Anime can be more contemplative and serene than any other type of show, taking time to delve into the surroundings of their characters and where they live as well as thoroughly exploring a character’s inner thoughts and feelings. On the other hand though, anime can also bemore bombastic and over the top than some people would like....

July 19, 2025 · 5 min · 881 words · Donald Martinez Jr.

Atelier Sophie 2 Is The Most Complete Atelier Game So Far

There are many popular JRPGs that have withstood the test of time, likeFinal Fantasy, Chrono Trigger, Fire Emblem, Persona, or evenTalesjust to name a few. Yet, one often overlooked franchise that isolder than evenFinal Fantasyitself isAtelier. It almost beggars belief that Koei Tecmo released the firstAteliergame almost 25 years ago. The franchise launched its 23rd game,Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream,only this February. It’s generally difficult for franchises to remain relevant for such a long time without falling prey to nostalgia, with fans often arguing over how this or that earlier game was better than the latest entry....

July 19, 2025 · 4 min · 672 words · Matthew Jones

Atomic Heart Reveals Fixes Coming in Future Update

Atomic Heartdeveloper Mundfish posts an update on the game’s subReddit, revealing timelines on fixes the studio is currently working on as well as when players can expect to see them released. Following a lengthy development period, the action RPGAtomic Heartfinally made its debut and gave players an experience that many have compared to other games in the genre likeBioShock. Alongside weapons and elemental abilities, many have alsocompared it to Bethesda’s modern takes on theWolfensteinseriesthanks to its alternative historical world design and technological themes....

July 19, 2025 · 3 min · 444 words · Heather Rivera

Best Megami Tensei Subseries

Summary TheMegami Tenseifranchise has spawned a huge number of games, many of which fall under completely different subseries to the original titles. Since 1987,Shin Megami Tenseihas captivated gamers, and the entire franchise now has a dedicated cult-following outside of Japan. It’s not quite a household name, but that’s often because many of the spin-offs and subseries disregard the overallMegami Tensaimoniker while still adhering tothe same RPG gameplay. This beloved franchise first started with the release ofDigital Devil Story: Megami Tensei, and since then, it’s been an absolute rollercoaster of a journey....

July 19, 2025 · 6 min · 1076 words · Jacob Harmon

Brutal Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Bug Turns Peter's Webs Into a Torture Device

Summary AMarvel’s Spider-Man 2player has crafted a brutal torture machine in-game. Many players come up with unique ways to defeat their opponents while playing the game. Some devise creative methods to use the environment, while some end up discovering glitches that lead toinsane combo scores inMarvel’s Spider-Man 2. The fighting system helps create moments that help gamers feel like their favorite web-slinger. The fan-favorite protagonists are known to not exercise lethal methods when battling their enemies....

July 19, 2025 · 3 min · 443 words · Michelle Hudson

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Fan Discovers Unreleased Crossbow Blueprint

ACall of Duty: Black Ops Cold Warfan believes they have discovered a hidden crossbow in the game. The discovery was made in the newCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold Wargame mode Gunfight after the player was assigned a random loadout. While most loadouts include familiar weapon builds, this one included something that fans have not seen before. Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War’sGunfight modeis similar to theCall of Duty: Modern Warfareversion....

July 19, 2025 · 3 min · 442 words · Daniel Anderson

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Zombies’s Arcade Easter Eggs

The final chapter ofCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold WarZombies is live right now, and it features a massive confrontation between Omega and Requiem. While the story is interesting, and the confrontation with the Forsaken should be memorable, the lastCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold Warmap is also full of easter eggs. Alongside the main quest and upgrade quest for the new Chrysalax Wonder Weapon, Forsaken includes an arcade. Taking a page out of Infinity Ward’s book and what it did with Zombies in Spaceland’s arcadeback inCall of Duty: Infinite Warfare, players can complete three different games inside the arcade....

July 19, 2025 · 4 min · 807 words · Joanne Brown