-tly what we need. Oh, right, let’s try this again. Video games are great, aren’t they? But what about when one playthrough is actually multiple playthroughs? No, I don’t mean like withNier Automata, but specifically those games that make use of time loops to keep us engaged, allowing us to learn new things with each loop, slowly unravelling a mystery or story to either break the loop or just learn the best possible outcome....

The original Anne of Green Gables anime adaptation is a classic of the medium, one of many Japanese takes on the story which, to this day, proves hugely popular in the country. It has seen live-action shows and films, stage plays, manga, and several anime which have sought to tell and interpret Lucy Maud Montgomery’s story over and over again. Now, we’ve yet another anime in the form of Anne Shirley, which premiered earlier this month and at the time of writing, has aired four wonderfully wholesome episodes....

The sequel tothe hit military sim series, Arma 4,is still a couple of years away from launch, and right now, we know very little about the game. But in Mirko Minenza’s recent tour of the studio, executive producer Natalia Agafonova might’ve just casually let slip where it takes place. “There is a part at around five minutes where the executive producer shows the interviewer a meeting room with a mural that is an ‘Arma map of the Cold War’....

It appears PlayStation has quietly discontinued the online service for the 2014 racing titleAssetto Corsa, and fans fear that theXboxservers could be the next target. Earlier today, fans took to thePSN Profiles forums(spotted byDelisted Games) to reveal they were no longer able to utilize Assetto Corsa’s servers, despite the title still being officially listed on the NAPlayStation Store. While PlayStation still doesn’t have a disclaimer on the official product page for Assetto Corsa on its North American storefront, theJapanese PlayStation Store pagefor the title reads: “Online service for this game has ended....

Aunty Ethel is one of the most evil characters you’ll come across inBaldur’s Gate 3. When she’s notgoing on a racist tirade, she’ll try tolure you in with her flirtatious charm. She’s a vile hag (literally) that takes advantage of people in their most desperate moments, and is also a tough fight when you decide to put an end to her. The encounter against Ethel takes a lot, and she may even escape into the game’s second act....

Hideki Kamiya is a legendary Japanese game developer—known for creatingDevil May Cry, Okami andBayonetta—with a proven track record of launching successful series. Kamiya recently spoke about his departure from Capcom in 2006, and the unenviable task his former colleague Hideaki Itsuno, creator of Dragon’s Dogma, had in continuing the Devil May Cry series. Itsuno took the reins during the development of Devil May Cry 2, which wound up being a big flop for Capcom....

Quick Links We’ve seen tons of series get a chance in the gacha market lately, andMadoka Magica Magia Exedrais but one of many offerings in this sphere. Fans of these adorable Magical Girls (and the terrifying Witches they’re always made to fight) will enjoy this mobile gacha game! That said, there can be something of a steep learning curve when you first dive into the world of Magical Girls and begin playing Madoka Magica Magia Exedra....

Kingdom Hearts 4has been in development for a few years now, and while that’s nothing to be surprised about, the wait for something that you’re excited for can be brutal. Time seems to inch forward, and you’re able to find yourself day-dreaming about it when you should instead be paying attention to whatever it is you’re actually supposed to be doing. Luckily, Kingdom Hearts exists in a gaming space that has quite a bit of overlap with other games....

Quick Links Mecha Breakhas some serious rock-paper-scissors energy with its roster of Strikers, which is the name of the giant mechs you pilot in this fast-paced hero shooter. You gain access to 12 mechsfor freewith an extrathree mechsavailable for purchase using Mission Tokens. Each mech is unique in terms of its abilities, but mechs generally fall into one of these categories: Attacker, Support, Brawler, and Defender. Not all mechs are built the same, and there are some pretty obvious balancing issues in the game currently....

Summary Photo mode in games is an important feature that allows players to capture game worlds artistically, visualize their own stories, and enjoy creative freedom. It doesn’t just documenta game’s visual beautybut also enables players to showcase their aesthetic, technical, and narrative creativity. This mode lets players explore details, frame scenes, adjust lighting, and control characters’ poses and expressions. As a result, ordinary moments or action scenes can be transformed into unique, visually striking shots....

I was 15 once. A lot has changed in 15 years: I’m older and balder, but I still play a lot of games. My younger brother, who we’ll name Basil for the purposes of this list, is 15 years old. He’s also an avid gamer, as I imagine most teenage boys are. In the past few weeks, I’ve managed to break into the fortress of a teenager’s mind by talking about video games and video games only....

We’re about two weeks away fromDonkey Kong Bananza, and everybody’s thumping their chest in anticipation. From what we’ve seen in the trailers andNintendoDirects, it’s going to offer more freedom than any game in the long-running series. With the ability to literally smash through entire levels thanks to thesame team behind Super Mario Odyssey, the upcoming title couldn’t look more different from its classic arcade roots. While the game is poles apart from 1981’s Donkey Kong, it seems there’s a subtle nod to the classic arcade game as well as Mario Odyssey, and it’s related to DK’s old pal, Pauline....

Following a recent report about what went wrong withDragon Age: The Veilguard, a level designer for the game has said thatBioWarecouldn’t have “made a betterDragon Age”. By now, we all know that Dragon Age: The Veilguard wasn’tquite the game that fans had spent so long waiting for. Although the reviews were fairly positive and there was some good to be found, most agree that it simply didn’t live up to the decade of anticipation,something that EA clearly agreed with after the game’s sales numbers....