Summary By the time the seventh generation of video game consoles came around, open-world games were one of the most prominent and popular genres on the market. This open-ended game design philosophy really started to come into its own during the previous generation, but the arrival of thePS3meant that more was possible and developers started improving both the scope of their projects and the quality of the storytelling. Open-world games were aperfect fit for thePS3, as its impressive hardware innovations benefited developers in some huge ways....

Summary Poppy Playtimehas a huge number of characters and even the most die-hard fans may forget some of theminor charactersthat pop up in the rich lore of the series. But there are some distinct characters, some old and some new, who stand out from the rest. It’s important to note that there are presumably many versions or iterations of the toy characters, and this article refers to those that play a key role in their respective chapters unless otherwise stated....

Summary Quick Links Despite all its controversy,Borutois still a popular show. Being the successor ofNaruto, the series received a lot of backlash, as many thought it didn’t live up to the expectations. TheBorutoanime did bring some amazing moments for old characters like Naruto and Sasuke, and many fans do miss it. Fans have been wondering why the series went on a hiatus, and apparently, filler might have been a reason for the anime going off-air....

Summary Fans have been left somewhat baffled by the new PS Plus bundle, asCall of Duty’s publisher, Activision, is now owned by Sony’s competitor, Microsoft. In October 2023,Microsoft officially completed its acquisition of Activision-Blizzard,which cost a massive $68.7 billion and was the biggest acquisition in video game history. Now that Activision is under the Microsoft umbrella, many of the studio’s titles have begun making their way to Xbox Game Pass, including the recently releasedCall of Duty: Black Ops 6....

Quick Links Aftercompleting the first chapterand learning the basics ofNinja Gaiden 2 Black,players will take on theCastle of the Dragon.This second chapter jumps right into the action, placing Ryu at the entrance to his family’s estate, and tasking him with reaching the very top of the eponymous castle. There are several important items players can find inchapter two, including two new weapons. In this guide, we’ll show youhow to complete Chapter 2: Castle of the Dragon inNinja Gaiden 2 Black....

Summary Devsisters’ incredibly successful and addicting gacha game,Cookie Run: Kingdom, has released two more codes for eager players to claim some extra goodies in January.Cookie Run: Kingdomis an action RPG in which players collect Cookies, do battle, and expand their Kingdom, and it has proven to be an appealing concept that’s drawn in millions of gamers since the title launched in January 2021. One of the allures ofCookie Run: Kingdomare the more than 120 Cookies, of different rarities and abilities, that players can collect....

WhileCall of Duty: Black Ops 6Zombies has experienced some major highs and lows in Season 1, such as the release of Citadelle Des Morts and the brief removal ofcamo farming in Directed mode, the mode remains very strong overall. In many ways,Call of Duty: Black Ops 6Zombies is exactly what players were asking for after a few years of controversial changes, as its round-based maps offer strong survival gameplay and plenty of streaks to find....

Quick Links The Rail Gun originates from the early days of Chapter 2 Season 7 inFortniteBattle Royale, and those in Chapter 6 Season 1 can see this weapon return, albeit with a few damage nerfs. The Rail Gun is still a powerful tool that some players might want in theirFortniteloadout to claim victory among the other players that lurk within the map. Luckily, the Rail Gun isn’t all that hard to find, but some players might want to know specifics on how they can get the Rail Gun or to see the stats on the different variants of the high-tech weapon that will seek to aid them in a fight or let them know if it’s worth dropping for something else....

AlthoughElden Ring Nightreignis due out sometime in 2025, it seems like the currentElden Ring-dominated era of FromSoftware is coming to an end. Fans of the Japanese developer have enjoyed many similar eras so far, with DLC and re-releases helping certain games likeDark Souls 2andDemon’s Soulsstick around longer than one might expect. The time for something new is likely just over the horizon, and many are taking advantage of this as a time to revisit FromSoftware’s modern classics, like the aforementionedDemon’s SoulsandDark Souls 2....

Summary Gamers waiting to playEternal Strandswill get a chance to experience a taste before its scheduled release date, as the demo version will launch on Jun 15, 2025. The highly anticipated game will be the debut action-adventure title for an equally anticipated indie studio. Founded in 2020, Yellow Brick Games was created by Mike Laidlaw,formerDragon Agecreative director, and other industry veterans from Bioware and Ubisoft.Eternal Strands’ January 28 release date will be a watershed moment for the talent-stacked studio as it makes its long-awaited entrance into the action-adventure genre....

Summary A newGenshin Impactleak has revealed interesting details about a new sub-region that could arrive in the coming months. The arrival of a new region is widely regarded as one of the main annual events in theGenshin Impactcommunity, as it typically introduces tons of new content. The introduction of new regions tends to also introduce many new characters, one of whom is always an Archon who serves as the area’s main protector, with the main storyline revolving around them....

Summary Ghost of Yoteiis perhaps the boldest step forward that Sucker Punch could have taken after the huge success ofGhost of Tsushima, simply due to its decision to turn the Ghost into an idea rather than a persona for only one character to become. In taking this route, Sucker Punch has effectively turnedGhost of Tsushimainto a full-blown franchisewithGhost of Yotei, securing a path forward that suggests each game will feature a brand-new protagonist who has chosen to don the mask of the Ghost for personal reasons or a call to greater responsibility....

Quick Links High Seas Herowill take you to adangerous post-apocalyptic worldwhere the only more or less safe place is the ocean. Here, you will need to sail on a ship and improve it with various modifications to fight enemies, bosses and other creatures that will get in your way. To make your survival a little easier, you can redeemHigh Seas Herocodes. Each of the codes will bring you a bunch of freebies, such as Diamonds, resources, and other consumables that will definitely come in handy, so hurry up....