Summary While theFinal Fantasyseries has become one of the most popular video game franchises of all time, it can be easy for a newcomer to bounce off the games entirely if their first entry is a little too difficult or awkward for them to enjoy. The truth is, considering how drastically different all theFinal Fantasygames are in their core gameplay mechanics, it certainly means not all of them end up being very accessible....

Summary New Xbox Game Pass Games for February 2025 Published by Xbox Game Studios,Avowedhas been highly-anticipated for years. It boasts gameplay not unlikeSkyrim, but trades a massive open world for large open zones instead.I have playedAvowed’s opening hours and came away very impressedwith the game, to the point where it’s now one of the games I’m looking forward to most this year. I don’t know if the full game will meet my expectations, but I’ll find out whenAvowedjoins Xbox Game Pass on February 18....

Summary 2K Gameshas issued a response following the disappearance ofOlliOlli WorldandRollerdromefrom Steam’s platform. Players were concerned when the twoRoll7-developed games' listings on Steam indicated that they were no longer available on the platform. While it’s rare for Steam games to disappear, it’s not unheard of. WhileSteam sometimes pulls games, it’s generally a move the publisher of the game makes. In this case, it seems that 2K Games was behind the move, though the reason for it still hasn’t been fully explained....

Summary It’s no surprise that theRPGgenre is one of the most popular among the gaming community, as it allows players to make different choices, use various weapons and armor, and shape their own fate and that of others. While some RPG games focus onhard tactical approaches, others opt for FPS-based narratives or fantasy settings. In a few cases,RPGs can start small and then expand gradually, making the experience feel more vast as players progress through the story....

Summary Mostaction-adventure gamesfeature some form of combat to keep fans engaged. Getting up close and personal with enemies is a great way for players to enjoy a sense of catharsis as they rip them to shreds. The best action-adventure games know how to keep fans entertained with some fun melee combat that’s a blast to engage with. Exploring a beautiful world and dealing with its enemies in style keeps these games fun and refreshing throughout their run....

Quick Links Elden RingNPC quest lines color in the world with detail, adding elaborate lore or even unlocking new areas that would not be accessible without starting these quests. But FromSoftware is known for itsenigmatic approach to storytelling, and because there aren’t any map or quest markers, it can be tough to naturally figure out how to start everyElden RingNPC quest. Including characters whose quest lines intertwine significantly, there are almost 30NPC questsElden Ringplayers can progress through....

Summary Assassin’s Creed Shadowswill receive a prequel to its story in the form of a recently announced manga. There’s still more than a month left to wait before players can get their hands onAssassin’s Creed Shadows, but fans around the world will be able to pick up the manga sometime after the game’s release, with one region getting it on launch day. The stealthy action RPG from Ubisoft was originally planned for release in November 2024....

Over four years after the release of its last mainline entry,Assassin’s Creedis making a return this year withAssassin’s Creed Shadows. This new installment takes the series to feudal Japan, where dual protagonists Naoe and Yasuke must work together to free Japan from the influence of an oppressive and secretive faction.Assassin’s Creed Shadowsreturns to the series' modern, RPG-style gameplay after the back-to-basicsAssassin’s Creed Miragespin-off, but it will offer more varied gameplay thanks to the different playstyles of its protagonists....

The second season ofCastlevania: Nocturneonce again had some amazing standout moments that any fans of the games or anime would enjoy. From fights involving hundreds of daggers erupting inside of someone’s sleeve to a dragon decimating someone, there’s a lot of action to love in thislatest Netflix adaptation. There are also a lot of good quotes from the cast of season two ofCastlevania: Nocturne. Perhaps the only downside is that there weren’t many new characters introduced, unlike the transition between other seasons of the original Castlevania anime....

Quick Links The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdomopens up halfway through the main quest line, giving players complete freedom to choose where they go and in which order they want to complete some of the23 main questsin. While there is no level scaling to worry about, many players may wonder what the best order to complete these missions is. There is no wrong answer, but this section of the game can take the longest, and each area and the quest line it follows can vary in difficulty....

The next generation of Vault Hunters has been officially revealed, though there’s still a lot of mystery surroundingBorderlands 4‘s playable characters, mainly what kind of action skills they will have access to. This is especially the case for the new Siren playable character coming inBorderlands 4, as the specific Siren powers she possesses are currently unclear. These burning mysteries will surely get answered in due time when the game releases later this year and fans can finally meetall ofBorderlands 4’s new Vault Huntersfirsthand....

Summary Quick Links The continuation of theNarutoseries in the form ofBoruto: Naruto Next Generationshas led to all sorts of new developments, some that have shaken the series to its core. These developments have also tipped the series' power scaling, leading to a clear imbalance in power. With the introduction of the Otsutsuki and new antagonistic threats, the sequel had already introduced an entirely new power ceiling, yet theBoruto: Two Blue Vortexmanga has upped the ante even more by bringing in a new antagonistic threat at such a scale that has never been seen before....

Summary ACall of Duty: Black Ops 6player online has created an awesome random class generator, giving players a unique way to spice up their gameplay. While it may not be the best thing for players' kill/death ratio, this random class generator injects some fun back intoCall of Duty: Black Ops 6. Ever since itwas released, players have not been shy in theircriticism ofCall of Duty: Black Ops 6. Treyarch has been good at taking feedback on board and implementing it, but a random class generator is not something that has been added to the game....