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One of the many things that role-playing games do well is allowing a player to shape the protagonist’s moral leaning and outlook. In some of thebest recently released RPGs, it’s clear to see this philosophy take hold. JRPGs are actually usually an outlier for this particular role-playing trope. Certainly, there are a variety of JRPGsthat have branching outcomes, but a tangible and effective measurement of a character’s morality, ala the Paragon/Renegade system from Mass Effect, or a game that actively responds to moral alignments, is quite rare....

For decades, JRPGs have been some of the most popular games on any given console,setting the tone and standardfor what more narrative-focused titles are able to achieve. Some JRPG series in particular are so venerated because of how long they’ve been consistently drawing fans in, across dozens of titles and consoles. Some titles, however, whether they’reflashy action JRPGsor slower-paced narrative titles, have accrued so much lore across all their titles (or even over just one title!...

Summary Milly Alcock is still months away from filmingSupergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, but she seems ready for it – especially in the looks department. The actress known for her role inHouse of the Dragonis rocking what seems to be aSupergirlhairdo. In January 2024, Alcock was among the names James Gunn was reportedly considering to headline the upcomingSupergirlmovie.The Winchesterstar Meg Donnelly also reportedly made it onto the shortlist. On July 06, 2025, Gunn shared a report from Deadline announcing Alcock’s casting as the newest actress to play Kara Zo-El onInstagram....

Summary Considered one of the most successful and popular anime of the Isekai genre,That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slimeis a fan favorite that has spanned multiple media formats like light novels, manga, and now a three-season anime.That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slimehosts an amazing worldwith many familiar elements of the fantasy trope. The anime follows Rimuru Tempest, a slime who lives in the Central World, as he navigates his new existence as a reincarnation faced with the challenge of forming a haven for monsters with the aid of his Jura Tempest Federation....

Over the years, Nanoleaf has expanded its lighting arsenal to includesmart bulbsand LED strips. Still, most gamers associate the company with itswall panel lights, which brighten up drab gaming rooms. This week, the manufacturer finally unveiled Blocks, featuring a variety of square lights that combine to form custom designs. In addition to improved edge-to-edge illumination, some panels double as storage solutions. Blocks are now available forpre-order at the Nanoleaf sitein several configurations and are expected to ship by mid-October....

Quick Links Every day, the New York Times Games presents yet anotherStrandspuzzle, a word-search puzzle that doesn’t hand you any of the words you are going to be looking for. You need to use every single letter once, and you only have one clue to go on. But today’s puzzle is even more challenging than therules of how to playStrandsmight suggest; there are some difficult words hidden inside the grid of letters....

Strandshas a whole new puzzle for fans of the genre to ponder over. to win this one, you will need to tease out theme possibilities from the single clue you are given, then find all the themed words hidden in the puzzle. There are nine whole words hidden in the grid in this one. But today’s puzzle is even more challenging than therules of Strandsmake it sound; today’s clue is quite strange, and is only tangentially related to the actual theme....

Summary According to a recent report, Nintendo of America almost changed the design of iconic Pokemon such as Pikachu beforePokemon’s official launch in the United States.Pokemoncurrently has 1,025 monsters and is widely praised for its visual design, so this decision could have backfired horribly for Nintendo of America if it was approved. It’s no secret thatPokemonis immensely popular in Japan. The first games of the franchise,Pokemon Red and Green– the latter of which is known asPokemon Bluein the west – have sold over 10 million units in Japan alone, claiming the spot as the best-selling games in the country for years....

Summary A devotedPokemonfan has amassed a huge collection of every mainline game in the series, impressing other fans with their complete set of cartridges ranging from the Game Boy to the Nintendo Switch. The collection garnered massive praise from other fans ofPokemon,earning thousands of views and giving the community an avenue to wax nostalgic about the series' long history. Pokemonis one of the biggest franchises in the world due in large part to the sheer number of games and outside media made under the umbrella of Nintendo and Game Freak’s blockbuster series....

Summary Pokémon Unitewill be shutting down in Belgium and the Netherlands on July 20, 2025. Originally launched in the summer of 2021 for the Nintendo Switch before making its way to mobile devices a couple of months later,Pokémon Uniteis a free-to-play MOBA developed by TiMi Studio Group and published by The Pokémon Company. Despite being over three years old at this point,Pokémon Unitestill receives regular updates that add new content to the game....

Dummy UTMMis ahorror fighting gamethat stands out among otherRobloxexperiences due to its truly creepy gameplay and mysterious atmosphere. The essence of the game is simple - accumulate resources and currency to buy equipment and confront NPC bosses and enemies, of which there are quite a lot. To avoid being destroyed in a few seconds, especially at the very beginning, you’re able to redeemDummy UTMMcodes, which will be a great boost for newbies and a nice bonus for experienced players....

Elevator of Funoffers players a rather unusual gaming experience. Each round, your elevator will stop at random floors, which may contain different fun content. And some of them, like the merchant, may require Coins from you. Luckily, they can be earned quickly withElevator of Funcodes. Coins are usually found on different floors or by completing challenges. And codes make earning in-game currency much easier in thisRobloxexperience. However, you should not delay using them, as each code expires after a while....

Summary With the spooky season nearly here, one of the most beloved pastimes is horror films, television, games, and books. The scary, macabre world of horror movies have a way of bringing people together during these fall months, and there is no better example of the horror genre than the master of horror himself,Stephen King. Many of the author’s projects have been adapted in recent years, fromGerald’s GameandThe Standto the modern day classic,It: Chapters 1 & 2....