How Shinji Mikami's Resident Evil Background May Impact GhostWire: Tokyo

Shinji Mikami was the director on the originalResident Evilgames, which pioneered the survival-horror genre (even coining the term survival horror). His background with that series will more than likely have an impact as he works on the upcoming PS5 console xclusiveGhostWire: Tokyo. But this will almost surely be a good thing. GhostWire: Tokyowas announced back in June of 2020 and has since gathered buzz as the next in a long line of action and horror games from famed producer Shinji Mikami....

May 17, 2025 · 3 min · 539 words · David Flores

How To Unlock Risen Chameleos In Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak

Title Update 2 was recently released forMonster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak, and with it came a surprise for everyone, a new variant of the Elder Dragon, Chameleos, known as Risen Chameleos. This new variant opens the path to future possibilities of other Elder Dragons becoming “Risen” as well. Related:Monster Hunter Rise: How to Beat Chameleos However, before that, players must first figure out how to unlock and defeat Risen Chameleos. This guide will helpMonster Hunter Rise: Sunbreakplayers do just that....

May 17, 2025 · 4 min · 684 words · Christine Becker

Hunter X Hunter 396: The Phantom Troupe Forms

The following contains spoilers for Hunter x Hunter Chapter 396, “Founding: Part 2” by Yoshihiro Togashi, translated by Lillian Olsen available in English fromViz Media. Fans have been waiting for weekly chapters of the beloved mangaHunter x Huntereven since its return from a very long hiatus that lasted 4 years. With the release ofHunter x Hunter396, the manga marked the start of the second half of the ongoing volume, with possibly just 1 month and 4 more chapters left until another hiatus....

May 17, 2025 · 5 min · 940 words · Trevor Ray

Leveling Up Sonic’s Speed is Ironically the Slowest Part of Frontiers

Sonic Frontierssees the titular hedgehog race across various islands, complete speed-based challenges, and zoom through Cyber Space levels, so just like any entry in the franchise, it’s all about speed. In terms ofSonic Frontiers' gameplay, this translates to a speed stat that players can find throughout the game. Sonic Frontiershas four major stats that are the equivalent to Attack, Defense, Speed, and Rune Capacity levels. The good news is that leveling these up have a palpable impact, with Max attack and defense states making Sonic hit much, much harder and take far less damage from attacks, while the difference in speed is quite noticeable too....

May 17, 2025 · 2 min · 417 words · Morgan Henson

Like a Dragon Gaiden: Where to Find and Photograph the Three Terrifying Beings

InLike a Dragon Gaiden, the Akame Network provides a fresh update to theYakuzaseries' beloved substory system, offering players a central hub for accepting and tracking the game’s side missions and requests. This innovative system allows players to earn points and money, which can be used for purchasing upgrades and items. AsJoryu, aka Kiryu Kazuma, navigates throughGaiden’s vibrant locales of Sotenbori and The Castle, he encounters various individuals presenting requests. These Stroll ‘n Patrol requests inLike a Dragon Gaidenenrich the gaming experience with their flavorful content, giving players good reason to thoroughly explore these locations....

May 17, 2025 · 3 min · 553 words · Jake Newman

Lord of the Rings: Gollum Shows Off First Gameplay Footage

Of the many titles to be released in the near future,Lord of the Rings: Gollumis one that a lot of players have had their eye on for some time. With an inventive take on aLord of the Ringscharacter that, up until now, has yet to be explored in a video game format,Lord of the Rings: Gollumshows a lot of promise. Now, at long last, some gameplay footage has been revealed....

May 17, 2025 · 2 min · 410 words · Melinda Brewer

Marvel Characters Not From Comics

Summary Marvelis a company that is first and foremost known for its comic books. They have brought so many iconic characters over the years, such as Spider-Man, The Hulk, Iron Man, and The Human Torch to name a few. In fact, some of theseMarvelcharacters have been so popular that they leaped off the page to receive a movie or animated show. However, these characters couldn’t exist on their own. Whenever it comes time to adapt a project based on a comic book character, they need to be molded to fit the new medium and sometimes the best way to do this is by adding some new characters to their story....

May 17, 2025 · 5 min · 859 words · Megan Cook

Marvel Rivals Confirms 2 Major Ways It Stands Out from Overwatch

Summary The leakedOverwatch-style 6v6 shooter based on Marvel Comics characters,Marvel Rivals, has now been officially announced. Besides projects likePaladins, Blizzard has been virtually unopposed in the hero shooter space since launchingOverwatchin 2016. However, it looks likeMarvel Rivalswill be a very serious contender to Blizzard’s team-based hero-shooter game. Marvel Rivalsrumors have been swirlingthis past week, as leakers let the cat out of the bag ahead of the game’s official reveal. Much of what the leakers claimed about the game has turned out to be true, withMarvel RivalsfeaturingOverwatch-style 6v6 gameplay, but with a third-person perspective instead of first-person shooter action....

May 17, 2025 · 2 min · 394 words · Calvin Baker

Microsoft Won't Remove Existing Activision Games from PlayStation Consoles

As the industry reels from the announcement of Xbox’s merger with Activision Blizzard, details of the new pairing have continued to trickle out from both sides. Of course, gamers' main concerns are focused on what Microsoft will allow to still come to PlayStation and Switch consoles after the merger is complete (if any come at all) and more importantly, what established games will be kept on previous platforms. Activision Blizzard has confirmed that existing games will be kept on their respective platforms, much like howMicrosofthandled Bethesda titles....

May 17, 2025 · 2 min · 404 words · Jason Warren

Monolith's Wonder Woman Game May Have a Few Obstacles to Overcome

For gamers who are into superhero games, there is plenty to look forward to. This includes a new title based onWonder Woman, which should be interesting. It has yet to receive a release date, but Monolith, the developers, has a lot on its plate attempting to turn the character into a video game heroine. AlthoughWonder Womanis a phenomenal superhero, there are a few obstacles that must be overcome. The main issues lie with the fact that herLasso of Truth may not be the most exciting weaponcompared to the kinds of gadgets and toys other superheroes get to play with....

May 17, 2025 · 4 min · 700 words · Johnny Stewart

Monopoly Go: How to Open the Community Chest (Daily Jackpot)

Quick Links The Community Chest inMonopoly Gois a daily group mini-game represented by the glowing treasure chest in the top left corner of each board. To open this chest, you need to meet specific prerequisites and create a small community. This guide explains how to do that and offers tips for maximizing the Daily Jackpot, the main prize of theCommunity Chest. How to Unlock the Community Chest When you first start playingMonopoly Go, the Community Chest feature is locked....

May 17, 2025 · 2 min · 318 words · Carrie Ayers

Monster Hunter Now Winter Update Adding Zinogre, New Weapons, and More

Summary Monster Hunter Nowhas announced its upcoming Winter update, bringing a plethora of new monsters and two new weapons to the mobile game alongside other changes. Niantic’s newest foray into mobile game collaborations has seen it partner up with Capcom for the monster-hunting game, translating the giant monster battles onto the small screen. The game has already seen early success for Niantic and Capcom, earning a nomination for"Best Mobile Game" at the 2023 Game Awards....

May 17, 2025 · 4 min · 706 words · Mary King

Naruto: The Aburame Clan's Forbidden Jutsu

Being one of the many clans that make up the Hidden Leaf Village, theAburame Clan has been sidelinedfor most of theNarutoseries, despite possessing a ninjutsu that is unlike no other. Even with the distinctive insect-based fighting style, the Aburame Clan has only been shown a handful of times throughout the series, with their unique powers being highly underutilized. However, the clan’s reputation is redeemed by one of its forbidden techniques – the Jar of Poison Jutsu....

May 17, 2025 · 4 min · 755 words · Andre Garcia