Rise of the Ronin and LAD: Ishin Approach History From Different Angles

Summary Team Ninja’sRise of the Roninis resonating with fans of both Soulslikes and open-world action games thanks to its careful balance between both, and the title also happens to be an uncharacteristically grounded tale for the studio. Rather than introduce any supernatural elements or demons that the studio has a penchant for including in its decidedly Eastern-themed approach to the Soulslike genre,Rise of the Ronintells the tale of the close of Japan’s Edo period and the dismantling of the Tokugawa Shogunate....

July 1, 2025 · 4 min · 722 words · Jacob Hughes

Roblox: Warrior Cats: Ultimate Edition Codes

Warrior Cats: Ultimate Editionis an RPG game on theRobloxplatform where you have to create your cat andtravel through a fantasy world. This game is significantly different from other experiences on the well-known platform, and it looks great. If you like freebies, we have prepared a list of codes forWarrior Cats: Ultimate Edition. By redeeming these rewards, you can get great cosmetic items that will make your cat even more unique....

July 1, 2025 · 2 min · 345 words · Jennifer Harris

Star Trek: How The Klingons & The Federation Became Allies

War tends to be a background detail inStar Trek. The early entries in the franchise covered occasional battles and plenty of nasty consequences of galactic conflict, but they rarely focused on military pursuits as a central theme. Most of the major exchanges took place in the distant past.Star Trekis about an age of peace heralded by the treaty between the Federation of Planets and the Klingon Empire. Klingons are a classic example of thePlanet of Hats trope....

July 1, 2025 · 4 min · 801 words · Devon Roberts

Stardew Valley Dark Sword vs Obsidian Edge

Although battles are not the most essential part ofStardew Valley,having a comfortable weaponwill allow you to farm rare resources more efficiently. On the one hand, you can choose a fast sword with good damage against the crowd, and on the other hand, your attention falls on a slow sword with massive damage to one enemy and restores your health. It is at this point, that the residents ofStardew Valleybegin to hear loud reasoning from players unable to choose betweenDark SwordandObsidian Edge....

July 1, 2025 · 3 min · 583 words · Carl Schmidt

Stardew Valley: Why Morris Deserves to Be a Romanceable Bachelor

Summary Stardew Valley’s romance options have become a defining part of the game, but one character players can’t romance might be a missed opportunity. Showing a bit more love to one ofStardew Valley’s more complicated characters may have been a way to expand on the game’s lore. WhileStardew Valleycontinues to receive updates, it seems that no more romance options will be added to the game. With 12 different romanceable characters,Stardew Valleyis perhaps one of theRPGs with the most romance options, but some characters still lack a certain amount of development....

July 1, 2025 · 4 min · 793 words · John Shields

Supernatural Lasted Longer Than It Was Meant to, Which Made It Better

Supernaturalis an urban fantasy series about Sam and Dean Winchester, two brothers who hunt monsters. The show started off with the duo fighting the likes of ghosts, werewolves, and vampires, but quickly escalated to include demons, Death himself, and even God. The show usually sticks to a monster of the week format, with occasional episodes that deal with that seasons' over arching plot.Supernaturalwill be wrapping up soon after fifteen years on TV, but it was only supposed to run for five....

July 1, 2025 · 5 min · 981 words · Brandon Wyatt

Terrifying Anime Villains Who Do Not Speak

Anime keeps viewers guessing with its creative and often strange characters, which include a host of terrifying villains. Every single one seems to have their own methods, motives, and weapons, and it takes a brilliant combination of animation, voice acting, and writing to make them equal parts scary and sympathetic. Some of the most intimidating villains say very little, or in some cases, they don’t speak at all.Animeis filled with monsters, robots, and other kinds of creatures that are often voiceless, but many villains from anime are just humans, and for their own reasons, they never speak....

July 1, 2025 · 5 min · 954 words · Matthew Mendez

The Last of Us 2 Remastered Shows Off Roguelike No Return Mode

Summary Naughty Dog has released a new trailer that gives players a brief look at the No Return roguelike game mode coming inThe Last of Us 2 Remastered.The Last of Us 2launched to critical acclaim on PS4 in 2020, and it also won several awards at the end of the year. Sony recently confirmed that it will release aremastered version ofThe Last of Us 2on PS5in January 2024, allowing it to take full advantage of the console’s power....

July 1, 2025 · 3 min · 516 words · David Allen

Thymesia Should Have the Same Build Depth as Bloodborne

After what seems like a considerable amount of delays, the upcoming action-RPGThymesia, maiden title from developer OverBorder Studio, is set to release on August 18. Set in a world full of plague and disease, players take on the role of Corvus, who is attempting to unravel his own memories by fighting his way through the twistedkingdom of Hermes. The Soulslike genre has become relatively overcrowded due to the sheer volume of games that have looked to capitalize on the success of theDark Soulsseries....

July 1, 2025 · 3 min · 632 words · Kerry Hardy

What to Expect From Tales of Arise's Beyond the Dawn DLC

Summary One of the biggest story-based RPGs of 2021,Tales of Arise,is back with a new DLC launching in November. TitledBeyond the Dawn, the expansion promised 20 hours worth of additional story featuring the six protagonists. It will also introduce a new character, a mysterious silver-haired girl named Nazamil. It’s well-known thatTales of Arisedidn’t scrimp on costume DLCsin the past. What makes Beyond the Dawnspecial is that it will be the first full-length story expansion as itwill take place a year after the events ofTales of Arise....

July 1, 2025 · 3 min · 626 words · Rebecca Harvey

Why a Smash Ultimate Sequel Probably Won't Be a Switch 2 Launch Title

Summary Super Smash Bros. Ultimateis the most recent addition to the series, and it will likely remain that way for quite some time. The franchise has long been a staple for Nintendo, andUltimateis among the Switch’s highest-selling games, but there has never been a tremendous amount of urgency around consistent releases. As the face of the platform fighter genre and a gathering point for many popular franchises,Super Smash Bros. Ultimateis widely beloved, and fans are already awaiting a follow-up....

July 1, 2025 · 3 min · 627 words · Leah Harris

Witchy Life Story: All Recipes for Day 2

Witchy Life Storyasks players to mix a number of magical concoctions to aid the townsfolk, with each day requiring three different recipes to be completed. This guide will cover all the required recipes for Day 2. Witchy Life Storyis a casualwitchcraftsimulation game developed and published by Sundew Studios. As a somewhat rebellious troublemaker of a witch-in-training, the player is sent to a remote town by their Grandmother. Tasked with ensuring the success of the harvest festival to prove their worth and earn the right to finish their training, players must create a variety of mystical recipes while getting to know the people of the town in the two weeks leading up to the festival....

July 1, 2025 · 2 min · 399 words · Amanda Cook

World Of Warcraft: Dragonflight – A Guide For The Dracthyr Evoker Class

The Dracthyr Evoker is the new class added toWorld of Warcraft: Dragonflight, and the first Race/Class hybrid in the entire game. All Dracthyr are Evokers, and all Evokers are Dracthyr. Players are limited to only one Dracthyr Evoker character per server, and may only create one across the entire game until they get a character to level 50. InWorld of Warcraft: Dragonflight, the Dracthyr Evoker begins at level 58 in a unique starting zone called The Forbidden Reach....

July 1, 2025 · 5 min · 986 words · Joe Kelly