UPDATE: 2025-06-25 21:01 EST BY RHIANNON BEVAN 11 Bit Studios Responds The developer has clarified how and where AI was used in development. In asocial media post, 11 Bit admits that AI-generated text can be found in a background texture, but this was only supposed to be a placeholder. Furthermore, it says that AI was only used to translate the in-game movies, as 11 Bit did not have enough time to get it through its localisers....

Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines may seem like the average haremanimeat first glance. However, it doesn’t even fall into the genre but rather focuses on failed romances, budding friendships, and the awkwardness that comes from watching those you chase after, find love elsewhere. In a show about childhood friends, homewreckers, and those that are dragged into the drama, every character offers a familiar yet unique perspective on the complexities of love....

Jojo’s Bizarre Adventureis all about its fights. The series follows members of the Joestar family and others surrounding their fate, as they fight to achieve their goals, stop evildoers, escape prison, or generally get into adventures. With the introduction of Stands in Part 3, the series is able to explore complex fights between its characters, with the victor often being the one who outsmarts their opponent first. Since each Jojo part is essentially a series of fights from beginning to end, picking just a few of the best is difficult, but we’re willing to give it a try....

Not every game, but many have a moment when everything clicks. It could be the one boss that fills you with the determination to push forward, or that one skill you finally learn, or it could be when you finallyget a shotgun. Whether you’re fighting zombies or gangsters, the shotgun is the great equalizer that makes you feel untouchable. Once you get your hands on one, it’s going to stick with you until the end of the game....

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33has taken the gaming world by storm. The popular turn-based RPG is a massive success, praised as one of the best games of the year. As you make your way to the Paintress in the fractured reality, you’ll encounter various expedition survivors,Gestrals, and Nevrons. The various quests these encounters will bring you important rewards and stats. Some of the side quests, however, are easily missed if you aren’t careful in your excitement to explore....

This article includes spoilers for The Last of Us Part 2 and The Last of Us season two finale. Summary The Last of Usseason two is over, and it ended with a bang that those who have playedThe Last of Us Part 2likely saw coming. However, you might have noticed amid all of the bloody chaos that one pretty significant moment from the sequel was missing, and Craig Mazin has explained why he and Neil Druckmann ultimately decided it wasn’t needed....

Summary ThePokemon Trading Card Gamehas come a long way in its history, introducing different cards for fans to collect. Many still look back on the first set, Base Set, as one of the greatest and, thanks to the mistake made in the first English print run, some of the cards are still some of the most valuable. In this first print, every card was missing the shadow on their artwork frame border, marking them as illusive misprints fans have namedShadowlesscards....

Yesterday, Ubisoft updated the Steam page forAssassin’s Creeed 4: Black Flag, adding references to several features that aren’t currently in the game. As first discovered byTwitter user The Hidden One, they are as follows: Rumours abound that Ubisoft is developing a remake of the beloved pirate game—whichEdward Kenway actor Matt Ryan even hinted at earlier this year—so it’s possible that the original Black Flag will be supplanted by the new version....

Summary Whether it be visible in certain characters, story beats, or Easter eggs, developers often share their knowledge of cinema when crafting games. Completing achievements to platinum in a game is also a highlight of the experience, but even more fun is when a trophy’s name acts as a clever movie reference. It could be a horror game, an RPG, an FPS, or an action-adventure title, where there’s bound to be a movie reference somewhere down the list of achievements....

The video game industry is a fast-paced one, with smash hits shaking things up almost every single year for the last few decades. And while it’s great having such a supply of fantastic games, it does mean that even the best titles will fade away to time quicker than most. These games are perfect examples of that. They were once kings, dominating the gaming scene for casual and hardcore players alike....

When aNintendo Directis upon us, you can bet that social media will be full of speculation on what games will be shown off. However, it sounds like even the developers of the games themselves don’t know what will make it until the day of the Direct, as there may be more last-minute changes than we expected. This is according to Editor-in-Chief of The Game Business, Christopher Dring, who says that he was aware of three games that should have made it intothe latest Nintendo Direct, but didn’t....

UsMagic: The Gatheringplayers are an immature lot. We see a card like Sinister Starfish or Armada Wurm, and we can’t help but titter. Fortunately, the German-language release of Final Fantasy has put a new arrow in our quiver with a new amusing translation to snort at. The card is none other than Final Fantasy 10’s protagonist, TIdus. In English, his name is Tidus, Blitzball Star, reflecting his status at the start of the game as a sports star....

Summary Video gamemovieshave long been a tricky quest—translating interactive worlds into compelling films is no small feat. Many adaptations come incredibly close to capturing the spirit, story, and style of their source material but somehow fall just short of greatness. Whether it’s a missed character nuance, rushed plot, or a shift in tone, these films show that even the best intentions don’t always guarantee success. In this list, we’ll explore some video game movies that understood their origins deeply but stumbled in execution—highlighting what they got right and where they slipped, offering a fresh look at these ambitious but imperfect adaptations....