When it comes to Asia’s video game industry, we’ve seen the big, critically lauded hits mostly coming out of Japan for generations – at least, until this decade rolled around. While countries like Korea and China have had their own money-raking live-service hits, especially in the mobile market, it’s not until recently that we’ve seen them taking on the global landscape, and trying to elbow in on the single-player, narrative-focused genre....

After a 2026 delay,Grand Theft Auto 6was given a second trailer. It teases a bit more about the environments, heists, and side activities, while introducing new characters and giving a glimpse at the story beats for Jason and Lucia’s narrative. With all of this information now available, many fans are circulating some new theories about what potentially awaits you in GTA 6. Most of these theories are quite imaginative and wild, while others you can see Rockstar implementing....

Summary As with mostDisney Lorcanasets, Reign of Jafar launched alongside two starter decks, ready for a new player to shuffle up and play their first game. More than just a deck for beginners, though, these decks include both reprints and new cards from Reign of Jafar that established players will also want to get their hands on. The Amethyst and Amber deck focuses on singing songs. The deck’s full of not just songs and singers, but ways to ready characters, search for cards, and even look at your opponents' hands whenever you belt out a tune....

Puzzle games have always been a demanding genre, challenging your brain in unique ways and offering an experience outside the typical hack and slashers. These games also come in various levels of difficulty, either rewarding your persistence and dedication, or leading you to uninstall the game in frustration. However, when puzzle games expect you to take notes on the information you gather, it can be purposefully difficult in a way that rewards attention....

Innocence proves nothing. The taint of the Dark Gods can fall upon anyone, anywhere. Under the accursed glow of the Tyrant Star, it’s the Inquisition’s job to purge the seeds of heresy before they can bloom. Your will is absolute and judgment final. No interrogation technique is off the table. The ends justify the means. No, this isn’t the US government, it’s the darker side of theWarhammer 40Kuniverse. Warhammer 40K: Dark Heresyborrows its name from a tabletop RPG, but the similarities don’t run much deeper than the Inquisitorial focus of both games....

SPOILERS FOR THE LAST OF US SEASON 2 UP TO EPISODE 6The Last Of Us Season 2’s Episode 6, titled The Price, is a heavy one. Not only are we still dealing with the loss of Joel and watching Ellie struggle with her drive for revenge, but this is where we get all thecontext we need for the five years between the first and second seasons. We see more of Joel and Ellie’s relationship in that time, not only following the uneasy events of the first season’s ending, but also the time Ellie spent growing up, from 14 to 19....

This is a lot of excitement surroundingFinal Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles. From diehard veterans of the PS1 era to those who entered the franchise with Final Fantasy 16, Tactics is something thatshouldbe exciting to basically everyone who has heard the term ‘Moogle’ or knows what a Phoenix Down is. Final Fantasy Tactics isn’t a mainline, numbered entry. Its mainline character cameos range from the delightfully predictable to the bizarre (Luso?...

One common complaint among modern gamers is the excessive hand-holding seen in many of today’s games. They often have lengthy tutorials that provide a lot of information from the outset. Then, for the rest of the game, you follow objective markers or the dreaded yellow paint to discover where to go. Older games used to be a bit more hands-off. They may give you an objective, but they rarely make it obvious where you have to go or how you even complete the objective....

Quick Links In the futuristic, Greek mythology-inspired world ofNeon Abyss 2, you’ll be selecting one of several different Agents with which to traverse the Neon Abyss with. As you defeat enemies and delve further into the dungeon, you’ll find yourself coming across colorful eggs. These eggs can often be hatched into Hatchmon, unique creatures that serve as both a companion and an ally against the variety of enemies you’ll be facing....

Summary One of the key features ofAssassin’s Creed Mirageis the ability to scout ahead with Basim’s eagle Enkidu, named for the Mesopotamian mythological figure. This mechanic was also present in Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, which featured Kassandra’s eagle Ikaros, Assassin’s Creed Origins, which had Bayek’s eagle Senu, and Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, which had Eivor’s raven Sýnin. Eagles and their eagle vision were a big part of Assassin’s Creed during this block of instalments....

There are many ways to win a combat encounter inBaldur’s Gate 3. From simply lobbing a fireball to making Lae’zel attack four times in a row, the options are limitless if you’ve mastered all the game’s tools. However, the same can’t be said for AI-based NPCs who you sometimes have to fight along with, especially if you need to keep them alive or save them. For instance, it’s almost like Isobel wants to get captured by Flaming Fist Marcus during the encounter in the Last Light Inn in Act 2....

You may not know it, but love is in the air inTainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon. There are several darlings you can romance, and each one is more unique than the last. However, not all of them lead to healthy relationships. We’ll help you determine which romance you want to pursue, or if you want to try your hand at all of them. There’s no limit to the number of romances you can have, so feel free to woo everyone on our list!...

Quick Links Making sure your character is at a high level is incredibly important inPersona 5: The Phantom X, as not only are your Personas and Phantom Idols' maximum levels tied to your level, but some story quests also require you to reach a certain level before you may do them. Reaching certain levels also unlocks better Realm of Repression stages with higher tier rewards, and you may even get free rewards from Shop Marthym’s and certain events for hitting a particular level....