The scale of settlements in RPGs has always been fascinating to me. Developers have always been beholden to the power of consoles, and have often had to compromise on scale to ensure everything runs smoothly. If any of these bustling cities from RPGs were to scale, the game would never be able to run at a consistent frame rate. The result can often be humorous; a so-called city may end up having a couple of buildings....

Summary Fighting gameshave become increasingly popular over the years, reaching record highs in some cases, attracting newer and younger audiences who are excited to learn about the genre for the first time and begin their climb up the ranked ladder. It brings a tear to our eye. And while part of that is due tofighting games being inherently fun to playand improve at, the other part is likely due to the new and very attractive mechanics that can make even the most anti-fighting-game player interested in checking them out....

Death might be the end, but inhorror films, sometimes it’s the better option. The genre thrives on psychological, existential, and physical torment — and a handful of characters end up trapped in nightmares that go far beyond the grave. Whether they’re transformed, erased, imprisoned, or eternally conscious, these poor souls suffer fates that linger in the viewer’s mind long after the credits roll. These aren’t just bad endings — they’re punishments that strip away identity, agency, or hope....

Have you ever levelled up yourPokemon, saw what it evolved into, and thought, “…Huh?” While most Pokemon evolution lines are fairly consistent in terms of design, there’s a select few that make pretty much zero sense. It’s like the designers had two ideas for two different Pokemon and smushed them together, just for the fun of it. I’m sure there’s some rhyme or reason, no matter how small, for the reason these evolutions don’t make sense, but I’ve yet to find out what that rhyme or reason is....

You’ll play plenty of games solo, but those with some of the most memorable characters tend to have a whole group you control. These parties are filled with lovable characters that you’ll spend the whole game bonding with. Or, if they’re particularly abrasive to you, pushing away. This is all fine and dandy, until the consequences hit. Sure, your companions can permanently die in some games, and that hurts. But what can sometimes feel even worse is seeing the choices you directly made lead to someone leaving you....

We’ve been waiting on tenterhooks for Valve to makeHalf-Life 3ever since that heart-wrenching cliffhanger in 2007, and while rumours mount thatthe sequel isfinallyunderway, Valve just made a tongue-in-cheek jab at its fans. To announce Premier Season 3 forCounter-Strike 2, Valve penneda blog posttitled “Season Two: Episode One”—sounds familiar, eh? That’s pretty much exactly what the Half-Life 2 sequel was called. “The One Joke That Valve Will Never Give Up” I had a quick scan of r/HalfLife and, surprisingly, fans are taking it well....

Quick Links Frostbite isn’t just a metaphor inPeak, it’s a very real threat if you don’t keep moving. As you and your fellow nature scouts try to escape the island by scaling its treacherous mountain, you’ll face more than just crumbling ledges and questionable handholds. The mountain has its own timer, and it takes the form of a thick, creeping fog that brings a stamina-sapping chill known as Frost. If you’re not climbing smart and fast, the mountain will catch up to you....

Quick Links As you progress through the story ofRune Factory: Guardians Of Azuma, you’ll realize that the general gameplay loop is getting to each village and exploring their outskirts until you can progress to the next quest. However, as you’re exploring these villages, you can sometimes find some side quests with a ton of rewards. Roll, Roll, Roll Your Onigiri is one such quest, and you’ll first encounter it while going through the Summer Village....

Summary During itsXboxShowcase, Microsoft revealed itsheavily rumored Xbox handhelds, the ROG Xbox Ally and the ROG Xbox Ally X. Despitereportedly being pushed back indefinitely, the hardware is set for release later this year. Alongside the reveal of the hardware, Microsoft gaveHollow Knight: Silksongsomething to cheer, announcing the long-awaited game will be available at launch. Xbox Announced New Handheld Made In Collaboration With ROG Thehandheldwill mark the first time Microsoft has created and marketed a dedicated handheld, reaffirming the company’s commitment to the Xbox brand....

A Minecraft Movie has been one of the biggest films of 2025 so far, withonly one movie making it more of it at the box office. If you skipped seeing it in theaters through fear thatthe cinema goers next to you might have brought a live chicken to the theaterwith them, you can now watch the movie for free in the comfort of your own home. To qualify for a free digital copy of A Minecraft Movie, you need to submit your name, zip code, and email address onthe Papa Murphy’s sign-up page....

WhenOctopath Travelerlaunched on Nintendo Switch all the way back in 2018, a good chunk of the JRPG-loving world stood in awe at the technological marvel that Square Enix had created. Expertly blending old-school pixel characters and backgrounds with a stunningly modern sheen, the move proved mighty popular, leading to exemplary sales and a sustained mission to capitalize upon Octopath’s graphical success. How many more titles has Square released with the HD-2D marketing term since then?...

11 Bit Studios recently announced Frostpunk: 1886, a complete remake of the beloved 2018 title intended to appeal to veterans and newcomers alike. But with a sequel already out in the wild, both games will exist and evolve in parallel. But what made the studio return to the first entry instead of developing another sequel? At Gamescom Latam 2025, we had the chance to sit down with senior PR manager Konrad Adamczewski and communications lead Gabriela Siemienkowicz to find out....

When people think of football (aka soccer) games, the EA Sports FC (formerly FIFA) series is the one that first comes to mind. After all, it’s easily the biggest and most successful series of football games ever. In fact, it’s so big that it often feels like your only choice if you want to play some virtual footy. Yet, that is not really the case. There are plenty of other football games out there for you to enjoy....