One Piece: Kaido's Past and Flashback, Explained

One Piece’sWano Country arc saw Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates finally take on their first big step on the grand stage by taking onone of the Four Emperors of the Sea, Kaido. Being a Yonko and, more importantly, the strongest enemy that Luffy had to face to this point, it was expected of him to establish himself as a significant character in the arc, just as all the biggest antagonists did in their arcs....

August 2, 2025 · 5 min · 1039 words · Glen Garrett

Overwatch 2 Fans Are Disappointed With Ramattra's Golden Weapons

The latestOverwatch 2hero has some players disappointed with regard to his cosmetics, as Ramattra’s Golden Weapon feels lackluster when compared to other heroes from the game’s roster. Voiced by Ramon Tikaram,Ramattra is the first hybrid tank ofOverwatch 2,and his unique gameplay made him a popular selection in theOverwatchcommunity. His character design is considered to be among the best in a game famous for it, and Ramattra’s personal history with Zenyatta has many players excited about his role in the upcomingOverwatch 2campaign....

August 2, 2025 · 3 min · 435 words · Timothy Mcdonald

RPGs With The Best Housing Systems

Summary The RPG genreof video games is undeniably popular with gamers. People can find an element of escapism in these fun fantasy worlds, and one of the most investing aspects of these games is their ability for players tobuild and customize a homestead.Owning a home and land may feel like a far-fetched fantasy for some players, so this is a great way to feel some of that rewarding accomplishment for a fraction of the price....

August 2, 2025 · 6 min · 1153 words · Anna Cummings

Several Major Nintendo 64 Games Are Still Missing From NSO

The latest Nintendo Direct has just wrapped up, bringing over 40 minutes of new announcements for fans to delve into - and those with an attachment to the Nintendo 64 could be particularly excited about some of what was shown. From huge reveals likeThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom,Octopath Traveler 2, andFire Emblem: Engage, to smaller announcements likeFae FarmandIt Takes Two, there was something for everyone intoday’s Nintendo Direct....

August 2, 2025 · 3 min · 546 words · Jessica Gordon

Shin Megami Tensei 5's Final Trailer Shows Off Press Turn Battle System, New Demons, and Dialogue Choices

AsShin Megami Tensei 5approaches its release within a few weeks, there has been an incredible amount of hype behind it from Atlus and JRPG fans. This has been further accentuated with the information that the developers have been giving fans for the last few months, through the usage of news reports. This includes the game’s alignment factions and the demon negotiation and fusion mechanics present. For a lot of fans, this will be theirfirstShin Megami Tenseigame, while others have been eagerly anticipating this game....

August 2, 2025 · 3 min · 471 words · Michael Clark

Skyrim: 10 Hilarious Memes About Sneaking & Stealth

Sneak is not only one of the most broken skills inThe Elder Scrollsseries, but one with the most potential for hilarity. Crouching directly in front of someone while having a high enough Sneak level to avoid detection never gets old as the unfortunate NPC bumps into the player’s form idiotically. RELATED:Skyrim: 5 Best Skyrim Races For Archery (& 5 To avoid) There are plenty of other comical happenings as well....

August 2, 2025 · 5 min · 921 words · Lisa Austin

Sony Confirms Studio Acquisition Was to Help With PlayStation PC Ports

In early July 2021, Sony announced that it purchased Nixxes Software, a studio that primarily ports titles released on consoles to PC. At the time, the head ofPlayStationStudios, Hermen Hulst, claimed thatSony made the Nixxess purchasewith the idea of having the studio improve the in-house technical capabilities of PlayStation Studios. However, because of Nixxes' reputation, onlookers theorized that Sony actually made the purchase to prepare for porting more PlayStation exclusive titles over to PC....

August 2, 2025 · 2 min · 397 words · Jeffrey Foster

Sony's PS5 Strategy Focused on Being Accessible Console

The more we hear about the machines that will be ringing in the next console generation,the PlayStation 5 and the Xbox known currently as Project Scarlett, the more we come to understand that, on a purely technical level, the two consoles will be very similar to one another. Neither console will really be able to use their advanced specs alone to attract more new users than the other, in other words....

August 2, 2025 · 3 min · 483 words · Christopher Jenkins

Splatoon 3 Players Are Already Calling for a Weapon to Be Removed

Splatoon 3’sClash Blaster weapon is being targeted by fans as the game’s first truly unfair shooter. The latest entry in Nintendo’s acclaimedSplatoonfranchise,Splatoon 3offers plenty of new content to surprise old players and bring in first-time fans. There’s a new story, additional maps, and new weapons including the Splatana, Zipcaster, and other bits of equipment that players can use as part of theirSplatoon 3arsenal. As well as introducing a lot of new features and weapons,Splatoon 3is also borrowing things from previous entries in the series....

August 2, 2025 · 2 min · 413 words · Alyssa Young

Star Wars Outlaws Would Be Leaving Money on the Table Without One Explorable Planet

Star Wars' gaming efforts in recent years have provided mostly linear experiences that deliver experiences that while new, often feel familiar to longtime fans. TheStar Wars Jediseries from Respawn Entertainment provides a modern Jedi experience akin to the classicJedi Knightseries, andStar Wars Squadronsoffered in-depth starship combat similar toRogue Squadron. WithStar Wars Outlaws, however,Ubisoft looks to deliver an expansive, open-worldStar Warstitlethat does things no game set in the franchise has ever done....

August 2, 2025 · 3 min · 591 words · Kristina Green

Starfield Has a New Competitor in Mass Effect 4, But That's a Good Thing

It’s not every day players get a new sci-fi RPG, but quite a few are now on the horizon, two of which are Bethesda’sStarfieldand BioWare’sMass Effect 4, Both of these games have huge expectations behind them, because of the pedigree of the developers inStarfield’s case and because of the history of the franchise in the case ofMass Effect 4. Starfield,a day one title on Xbox Game Pass, was announced well beforeMass Effect 4, and the fact thatMass Effect 4is on the horizon means thatStarfieldis going to have some competition that wasn’t on the board, initially....

August 2, 2025 · 4 min · 762 words · Ryan Gallegos

Team Ninja Shows Off PS5 Console Exclusive Rise of the Ronin

Rise of the Ronin, a new open-world action RPG set in Japan from developerTeam Ninja, has been announced as a PS5 console exclusive. The announcement also brought alongside a first look at gameplay, even though the game is still a ways off. Rise of the Roninis described as combat-focused by Team Ninja President and the game’s director, Fumihiko Yasuda. Yasuda, who also directed action games like theNiohseries andNinja Gaiden, went on to detail this game as the most ambitious project Team Ninja has ever made in a blog post after the game’s reveal....

August 2, 2025 · 2 min · 422 words · Anthony Rose

The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners Chapter 2 Looks Like More of the Same, But That's a Good Thing

While the TV show may be staggering like a Walker towards the finish line,The Walking Deadbrand is being kept alive through a variety of external properties. Though it’s been a while sinceTelltale’s groundbreakingWalking Deadgamereleased, and the majority of games sporting the license aren’t all that great, there is one game that’s keeping the brand in the public conscious:The Walking Dead: Saints and Sinners. The firstSaints and Sinnersgame was undeniably one of the best VR experiences available when it launched, and some may argue it still hasn’t been topped....

August 2, 2025 · 3 min · 605 words · Danielle Wells