We play a lot of games in our lives. They’ve been around quite a while, after all. Since the 1980’s, gaming has been a massive industry that has only grown bigger and bigger, and so most of us have some strong childhood memories associated with them. We all have our favorites, the games we just can’t forget. Except for me. I remember my youth sporadically at best. I have games I love, but a lot of them are fuzzy images and vague memories....

Summary We haven’t heard much about EA Motive’sIron Mangamesince it was announced in 2022. All we have is that generic shot of the red-and-gold suit pictured above. But in the years since its reveal, we’ve been able to glean some details from job listings,like that it appears to be open world, and now, that it’ll have RPG elements. As spotted byu/OwnEquivalent4108 on the Gaming Leaks and Rumours subreddit, EA is looking to hire someone with"Experience in Singleplayer Action RPG games as a level designer and/or an avid player"....

Summary Akihiro Hino, president and chief executive officer of Level-5, the studio behind theProfessor LaytonandNi no Kuniseries, recently spoke about the growing influence of artificial intelligence at a welcome event for new participants in the Top Game Creators Academy (TCGA), a government initiative. Hino, the principal of TCGA, welcomed the class of burgeoning developers with an anecdote about AI in game development (reported byFamitsuand translated byAutomaton West). AI & Aesthetics “Through this program, I hope many of you will soar to the global stage as game developers....

Summary Nintendo Switch 2’srelease date is just a couple of weeks away,and it feels like it’s approaching surprisingly quickly. It’s about that time when we see people start to prepare,whether that be selling their old systems, prepping cloud saves, or some other bizarre pre-console ritual I’m sure we all have. However, some have had a lot less time to prepare than the rest of us. That’s because Nintendo Switch 2 consoles seem to be making their way to fans early....

Summary TheNintendo Switch 2is finally out, and if your console hasn’t beendamaged by staples by GameStop, you’re probably making headway intoMario Kart World. Besides the massive roster and huge open world, one of the big features of the game is that you can video chat with your friend viaGameChat. You can also drop the F-bomb if you get blue shelled right before the finish line. It seems the highly criticised GameChat feature, which requires you to buy a separate camera andhave a Nintendo Switch Online subscription, doesn’t properly moderate its speech-to-text function....

The development team behind the polarisingNintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tourhas finally been confirmed to beNintendoCube, who are best known for the recentMario Partygames. If there’s onecomplaint surrounding the Nintendo Switch 2 that’s really hard to argue against, it’s the lack of new games to play.Sure, Mario Kart World is a big one that we’ve all been waiting for, and there are some great upgrades for original Switch games but,until Bananza in two weeks, that’s really your lot....

Summary There’s a lot to consider when it comes to picking weapons inDungeons & Dragons. Between basic stats, range, damage, mastery properties, and more, there’s a lot that can work well for your build or almost work against you, depending on your class and character concept. But, how do you know which weapons to avoid? That’s why we’ve created this list of the worst weapons to avoid in Dungeons & Dragons at all costs....

Cyrodiil was a lot different beforeOblivionwas released in 2006. The Pocket Guide to the Empire described it as an “endless jungle”, with the Eastern socialites adorned in “garish costumes, bizarre tapestries, tattoos, branding, and elaborate ceremonies”, while the Colovians of the West were said to “prefer immaculate uniforms”. The heart of the Empire was supposedly home to cults “too numerous to mention”, among them worshipping the Ancestor-Moth, Heroes, Tiber Septim, and Emperor Zero....

WhenGhost of Tsushimalaunched for thePS4on this day in July 2020, critical response was split into two camps: this feels like anXbox 360game (derogatory) and this feels like an Xbox 360 game (complimentary). I didn’t review the game at the time but, as I explored its gorgeous world over the rest of the summer, I ended up falling into the second group. It was a good game that had the sense to get out of its own way and deliver a fun adventure, even if that meant drawing comparisons to the previous generation....

The Wand Company has been making officially licensed, high-quality Poke Ball replicas for The Pokemon Company for a very long time, and it’s not done yet. The collectibles creator has just announced three more designs coming to the Pokemon Center very soon, so if there are any Poke Ball types you’ve been waiting for, you’ll want to check them out. The three new Poke Ball types coming to The Wand Company range soon arethe Safari Ball, the Moon Ball, and the Level Ball....

Summary FromSoftwarehas a long and storied history of creating some of the most brutal, complex, and overwhelmingly rewarding boss encounters of all time, some of which can take you several hours to overcome. And, if you’re a completionist,some of their titles will push you to your limit,as you will have to fight every single boss to see and do everything available. However, some boss encounters are surprisingly easy, making you sort of stop and scratch your head after delivering a swift and decisive kill on them....

Quick Links Check out theSquid Evolution codeslisted below to claim free in-game rewards and boosts; they will give you a helpful start as you jump into the game. Just remember, these Roblox codes expire quickly, so be sure to redeem them as soon as you can. Keep in mind that we’re always on the lookout for new codes and regularly update this list, especially after game updates, so you don’t miss out on the latest rewards....

Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chroniclesis bringing one of the most belovedFFgames in history to modern consoles for the first time. Tactics was released onPS1back in the day, and an updated version, The War of the Lions, hit the PSP a decade later, then eventually made its way to mobile. This release offers two versions of the classic game. One is a visually overhauled remaster with voice acting, updated UI, and an easier “Squire Mode....