Kizumonogatariis the prequel to the vast and complex web of storiesknown as theMonogatarifranchise. This prequel will focus on the protagonist of this massive franchise, a high school boy named Koyomi Araragi, and his chance encounter with characters that will play huge roles in the main series, such as the intelligent class representative Tsubasa Hanekawa, the apparition specialist Meme Oshino, and the vampire Shinobu, also known as Kiss-Shot at the time....
The Last Plague: Blightis an isometric survival game under development by Sergei Bezborodko at Original Studios. An ambitioussolo developerwith a passion for realism, detail, and immersing players in believable worlds, Bezborodko believesThe Last Plague’s unique characteristics may give it a better chance than most games of a similar ilk. The Last Plagueis intensely realistic: if players want to boil water, they’ll have to craft a bowl from clay, fill it with water at a water source, and then carefully carry the bowl back to their campfire to heat it....
Summary The studio behind theMario Partyseries, NDcube, has officially changed its name to Nintendo Cube Co., Ltd., better reflecting its parent company. NDcube was originally formed in 2000 as a collaboration between Nintendo and advertising firm Dentsu, and worked on a variety of Nintendo games, likeF-Zero: Maximum VelocityandDokodemo Taikyoku Yakuman Advance. In 2010, Nintendo bought out the vast majority of shares from Denstsu, and former employees of Hudson Soft, the previous studio responsible for theMario Partyseries since 1998, migrated to NDcube....
Monster Hunter Wildsis the next upcoming entry in one of Capcom’s most consistent and beloved series in recent years, albeit a franchise that hasn’t escaped its own share of criticism. One of the primary recurring complaints it’s received has been the lack of diversity in the designs of monsters themselves, as the majority of them have followed similar iconic archetypes across the games. With the introduction ofMonster Hunter Wilds' unconventional monsters, however, this seems to be something that is being directly addressed in the upcoming sixth generation....
Just as it would be shallow to reduce a superhero to its aesthetic qualities, it is just as foolhardy to disregard the role that such aesthetics play in making a hero stand out above their peers. Izuku Midoriya fromMy Hero Academiahas had all the essential qualities of a hero since day one, but getting the right look has been one of the series' most patient journeys, and one well worth the ride....
Creating a character is one of the best parts ofNBA 2K25as it gives players the chance to put themselves into the game as literally as possible. When starting a file in MyCareer, players will be taken through an expansive customization process to craft the perfect player, includingjust about every aspect of how they look in it. Eventually, the size and shape of their body can be altered as well. This won’t have any effect onthe character’s stats and abilities, but will give a purely cosmetic layer of options for players to choose from....
Despite being met with relatively positive reviews when the game first launched in February 2024,Helldivers 2has found itself in a tough situation lately. More specifically,Helldivers 2has been met with a steadily dropping player count and increasingly negative reviews due to backlash caused by recent updates to the game. Needless to say, a little positivity could go a long way toward alleviating all theongoingHelldivers 2controversies. One way thatHelldivers 2could shake things up in a fun way is to learn from all the best parts of an otherwise controversial feature inDestiny 2, post-match commendations....
Baldur’s Gate 3was significant forDungeons and Dragonsin that it not only brought many new players to the game, but it also introduced many new ways to streamline features and mechanics that already existed in the game. With the 2024 rework of the 2014Player’s Handbook, some of those changes thatBaldur’s Gate 3introduced were brought over toDungeons and Dragons, such as drinking healing potions as a Bonus Action. Improvements thatBaldur’s Gate 3made toDungeons and Dragonsmechanics and spells not only helpedDungeons and Dragonsevolve, but they also helped streamline parts ofDungeons and Dragonsthat some DMs and party players may have found to be clunky in practice or took up a lot of time during the campaign....
This article contains spoilers from One Piece’s Elbaf Arc. Summary One Piecehas officially markedthe beginning of the Elbaf arc, and it is safe to say that the story is just getting better with each passing chapter. The last chapter of Elbaf saw the Straw Hat Pirates begin their adventure in the land of the Giants, and it is safe to say that it was a phenomenal chapter, from start to finish....
Summary One Piece’sFinal Saga ensures that the series delivers the highest quality and so far, fans have known this segment to be absolutely phenomenal in just about every way. In fact, the fact that Oda has himself previously mentioned that in the entire story, the part that he’s most excited to drawis the Final Sagaonly excites the fans even more. With the conclusion of the Egghead Island arc, the very first arc, and the Final Saga, fans were treated to some of the most shocking events....
Summary Tuesday, September 17 will be a big day for PC gamers, as that’s whenFinal Fantasy 16finally launches for the platform.Final Fantasy 16was originally released in 2023 as a PlayStation 5 exclusive. At the time,Final Fantasy 16earned a great deal of acclaim, and wound up one of the highest-rated new releases of the year. Unfortunately,Final Fantasy 16’s PS5 exclusivityhas kept gamers on other platforms from seeing what all the hype was about....
Summary APokemonfan has shared their redesigns of Gastly and its evolutions Haunter and Gengar. The altered take on these iconic Gen 1 pocket monsters has drawn attention from fans of thePokemonseries. While perhaps not quite as well-known as Pikachu, theGastly family treeof Pokemon has been popular since the start. Haunter and Gengar, in particular, seem to have a lot of fans, due not only to their capabilities in battle, but because of their appearance and behavior....
Summary A talentedPokemonfan online has shared their impressive wood recreation of a Pokedex as seen throughout the franchise, complete with swappable Pokemon designs. The Pokedex has been iconic in thePokemonfranchise ever since its inception, and this latest creation is an excellent tribute to the equipment. ThePokemonfranchise is one of the most popular in all of gaming, with an enormous fan base that now spans numerous generations of players. This means that tons of creative fans love to show their adoration for the series through fan art and creations online....
