PlayStationis traditionally known for its high-quality AAA singleplayer games, but in recent years, the company has made a concerted effort to expand into the live service field. Back in 2022, Sony executive Hiroki Totoki told investors thatPlayStationhad plans to release more than 10 live service games by March 2026. This was, no doubt, an incredibly difficult goal to achieve, especially considering there weren’t really any studios under the PlayStation umbrella that had experience with live service titles at the time....

Summary From frantic platformers to blood-chilling horrors, roguelikes can be found in every genre imaginable. With their distinctive procedurally generated terrain and permadeath mechanics that reward players as much as they punish them, roguelikes have captured the hearts of gamers, both new and old. Failure is the only certainty in these thrilling high-stakes games where a single misstep could spell doom. Take heart though; from the ashes of every loss will rise an increasingly more powerful character....

Summary Some isekaiprotagonistsmight be reluctant heroesand despise getting into complicated situations that might lead to conflict. But on the other hand, there’s a common trope in isekai anime about protagonists who are dubbed “battle junkies” due to their tendencies to always pick a fight wherever they go. For those fans who like main characters who cannot help but get into trouble, this list spotlights the best isekai anime protagonists who love to fight....

Summary Underdogs rising to power has been a common trope in the JRPGculture ever since the first of its kind (Dragon Quest)hit the stores back in 1986, and many series have followed this formula of people who are broken to pieces or thrown down under, that by fate, by chance, or by sheer force of will become powerful enough to change their fates. It might have started as a joke:saving a cat, then getting enough power to defy god, but this formula has worked for years....

Summary After a long wait, Matt Murdock, the iconic Daredevil, returns to television with anew series that continues his Netflix saga. Now officially integrated into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the character’s story is reimagined to align with Disney’s films and productions. This version promises to expand Hell’s Kitchen and delve deeper into what this shared universe has to offer. Thus, among the various MCU characters that should appear inDaredevil: Born Again, those especially connected to the hero and who can enhance Hell’s Kitchen’s presence in the film universe are included....

Summary Marvel’s Spider-Man 2has officially made the leap to the PC after only initially releasing on the PlayStation 5. Despite a somewhat shaky launch, players are already having tons of fun with mods for the game on the PC. One particularly popular kind of mod are the ones that change up Spider-Man’s suit. There are78 suitsavailable for Peter Parker and Miles Morales in the game as it is, but modders have created even more alternatives for players to enjoy....

Summary Simply put, there isn’t a series out there that plays quite likeFire Emblem. While tactical strategy games have been around for a while, with titles likeFinal Fantasy Tacticsand theValkyria Chroniclesseries following a similar basic gameplay formula,Fire Emblemhas always stood out for its unique mechanics, features, and systems that help to set it apart and that have been replicated in the majority of its entries. Despite most of the games in the series offering a fresh new story and set of characters, it’s still a franchise with a very long and rich history, which has carried forward a handful of trends to ensure that each of the entries still feels vaguely connected to one another, giving players a sense of familiarity when diving back into the world....

Quick Links The Tomb inBlack Ops 6is shaping up to be a fun map for those looking for a more casual Zombies experience, transporting players to a small Avalon dig site where they can eithertest their luck at surviving high roundsor attempt to obtain the Sentinel Artifact by completing the main Easter Egg quest. However, players embarking on either task will need to be prepared. Setting up early on is one of the most important steps to ensuring a successful run inBlack Ops 6Zombies, and with The Tomb’s roster of secrets and Easter Eggs, acquiring the best items and gear has never been easier....

Summary Extremely OK Games has announced the cancelation of its hotly anticipated title,Earthblade.TheCelestestudio first announced the game back in 2021, but several years, delays, and in-house issues later, it has made the sad decision to pull the plug on the project before it could see the light of day. Fans who were looking forward toEarthbladewill have to wait and see what comes next for Extremely OK. The team at Extremely OK had originally planned tofinish work onEarthbladeby the end of 2022, with eyes on a 2023 launch date....

Summary Quick Links Demon Slayer - Kimetsu no Yaiba: Infinity Castleis probably the most awaited anime movie for now, and Sony Pictures might have accidentally dropped the debut date. Officially, the sequel to theDemon Slayeranimeis set to be released at some point in 2025. Both Sony and Toho have high expectations regarding the film, believing it could surpassDemon Slayer: Mugen Trainand become the highest-grossing Japanese movie of all time. They are not entirely wrong in believing in the film’s potential, but this is by no means a simple task for any movie....

Summary Quick Links Inosuke Hashibira is one of the most recognizable characters in theDemon Slayerseries, and the most enigmatic and animalistic out of the main trio. Known for his unique fighting style and boar head mask, Inosuke is a powerful Demon Slayer who is well known for his brute force and Beast Breathing Technique. While Inosuke comes off as brave and confident, he hides a tragic past. Growing up in the jungles, Inosuke lived a life among wild boars and had to survive on his own....

Summary Despite being off to a slow start,Dragon Ball Daimahas seriously picked up the pace and has garnered a very large following of fans. The main setting of the series, the Demon Realm, is an incredibly fascinating place, filled to the brim with mysteries and certain aspects that mirror things in the universe itself. One of the most notable of these are the Join Bugs, which exist as the means of fusion in this realm over the Potara Earrings and Fusion Dance....

Summary Nintendo will temporarily delistDragon Quest 11 S: Echoes of an Elusive Agefrom Switch’s digital store. The reason is a minor update to the store listing, likely a change in the game’s publisher. However, those who already own a copy ofDragon Quest 11 Scan keep playing without any issues, while anyone looking to purchase it digitally on the Switch storefront will have to wait a while. Dragon Quest 11was initially released for Nintendo 3DS and PS4 in 2017, followed by PC in 2018....