JRPGs are a dime a dozen, with Square Enix remastering or remaking the majority of its classics, while other developers like Level-5 and Atlus continue to produce sequels and new IPs, like Metaphor: ReFantazio, and Persona 5. However, while many JRPGs stick to the tropes of the genre, standout games like the Persona series dare to do something different, offering social sim elements and a more magic realism setting, like no other game out there. Naturally, many may think this would lead to numerous copycats, and while there have been some, few have truly nailed the brilliance of Persona 5. View the full article
As befits the “very normal gardening game” that puzzly mystery box Grunn winkingly bills itself as, the first tool I obtained was a pair of shears. The second tool I obtained was a trumpet. It doesn’t really work like a trumpet, and it does things no regular trumpet could or should do. I got a trowel next. Here’s the thing about the trowel: it’s a pretty good trowel. Nothing fancy. But recently, I keep digging up… objects. Objects most peculiar. I’ve got the weekend to sort this garden, and a cosy little shed to sleep in, so I really should just get on with it. Again, though, I must reiterate: I keep digging up… objects. I go to clean some rubbish from the bathroom. I interact with the mirror and the game says: “You do not see anything in the mirror”. I take a note that says: I do not see anything in the mirror. I check the game again and no, I still do not see anything in the mirror. Sure it’s fine. Just a ***** mirror, probably. They should get it replaced. What good is a mirror you can’t see anything in? Read more View the full article
Image: The Verge Steam just removed its forced arbitration policy, opening the door for lawsuits against its parent company, Valve. In an update on Thursday, Steam says its subscriber agreement “now provides that any disputes are to go forward in court instead of arbitration.” Many companies include a forced arbitration clause in their user agreement, waiving a person’s right to a trial in court. Arbitration involves settling a dispute outside a legal system before an impartial third party. This method is often faster but may not get the best results for consumers, as arbitrators don’t need to consider the law when issuing a decision. [/url] Many services put mandatory arbitration agreements in their terms of service, which people may not even read or fully... Continue reading… View the full article
Riyo Games has revealed a brand-new indie RPG inspired by Square Enix's classic JRPG Chrono Trigger called Threads of Time. This game was announced at Tokyo Game Show 2024, the annual ********* gaming event. A number of Western publishers like Xbox, Blizzard, and Bethesda were at the event, specifically to promote various games that were "worth tuning in for" based on insider remarks.This included an indie RPG inspired by Square Enix's Chrono Trigger. View the full article
Shigeru Ishiba, the former Defense Minister is set to become Japan’s next Prime Minister after an endorsement from the ******** Democratic Party. Ishiba, much like the current Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Shinzo Abe before him is a part of Japan’s Nippon Kaigi organization, a far-right nationalist group which proudly considers itself a Monarchist organization. […] Source View the full article
When you hear the word “XL,” you likely think of the clothing size. But the sizing is actually entirely irrelevant to today’s NYT Mini Crossword, and that’s exactly why this clue had me completely stumped. The answer for this one is likely entirely out of the realm of what you’d expect, so solving this one can be pretty tough. If you need some help uncovering the answer for the “XL” clue on the Sept. 27 NYT Mini Crossword puzzle, here are some hints to assist you. View the full article
Overwatch 2 is returning to the world of anime with a crossover event themed around the beloved My Hero Academia franchise. As a part of the competitive shooter's attempt to better engage with its audience, Overwatch 2 has begun dipping its toes into the world of IP collaboration, a move that has resulted in some fun character designs but has also managed to irk the player base. Much like the Cowboy Bebop crossover, the My Hero Academia skins can only be purchased with premium currency, alienating the free-to-play community. View the full article
Obsidian, as a studio, is both currently and understandably quite busy on Avowed—an RPG it's been very keen to remind you isn't Skyrim. It also made the Pillars of Eternity games (the world of which Avowed is set in), and while the second entry of the CRPG enjoyed critical success, it didn't sell as well as one might hope... Read more.View the full article
EA Sports FC 25 has landed, and while this year's edition doesn't receive a drastic overhaul, the fastest players remain critical to your chances of victory on the pitch. Alongside strength, the fastest players have long been meta in the series, with them able to break clear of the opposition regardless of the other players' abilities. Since the series moved away from FIFA last year, several tweaks have been made to the gameplay, but the core game will feel familiar to long-time fans of the series. View the full article
Another day, another roguelike early access launch. However, this one stands out to me. Not only does Realm of Ink look gorgeous, but it is clearly influenced by Hades. Since I wasn't able to put Hades 2 down when it launched earlier this year, today's early access launch of Realm of Ink is exciting. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Hades meets ***** Cells in gorgeous new roguelike with free Steam demo View the full article
Today’s “Alternative to Yahoo! or AOL” clue on the NYT Mini Crossword puzzle challenges you to find a word related to these two specific websites. With so many different websites to choose from, this can be a pretty tough hint to solve. If you’re struggling to resolve the “Alternative to Yahoo! or AOL” clue on the Sept. 27 NYT Mini Crossword puzzle, you may be seeking some help to get through it. Here are some hints to help you uncover the solution and the official answer so you can progress through the puzzle. View the full article
2XKO isn't out yet, it's aiming for a vague 2025 release window as of writing, and a player has already got the game tattooed on their fingers. Here's hoping it stays good and the name doesn't change! Read more View the full article
Sometimes when I play strategy games, I can't help feeling like I'm clocking into work. Managing roads, budgets, and garbage collection in Cities Skylines 2 is brutally hard. The pressures of leadership in Civilization and Manor Lords are relentless. I like depth and detail, and a sense that everything I achieve is the product of ingenuity and time, but 'fun' in 4X and RTS games is highly subjective. Enter Planet Coaster 2. From Theme Park to RollerCoaster Tycoon, ScreamRide and beyond, the amusement builder has been a staple of strategy and PC gaming. What Frontier has achieved, at least based on my initial play test, is a smart mix of all the genre's mechanical staples topped with an unusual, unbridled joy. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Planet Coaster 2 marks the return of one of the best PC strategy games View the full article
The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 specs have just leaked, according to the latest word in the rumor mill, along with the RTX 5080 specs too. If these leaks are genuine, the new flagship Nvidia gaming GPU looks like a seriously powerful monster, but the RTX 5080 looks comparatively weak. Not that this should worry Nvidia. With AMD expected to only be focusing on the mid-range GPU market when it launches its RDNA 4 architecture, Nvidia should end up having the flagship best graphics card market all to itself. Nvidia also hopefully learned a lesson with the launch of the GeForce RTX 4080 back in 2022, which is that you can't actually charge whatever you want for a graphics card if the value is terrible - people will just choose not to buy it. Nvidia later addressed this mistake with the cheaper and more powerful RTX 4080 Super earlier this year. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: You might need a new PSU for the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 These Nvidia GeForce GPUs just got a lot cheaper, but only in the *** This Cybertruck mini gaming PC now has an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 View the full article
New extraction shooters are releasing thick and fast, and Sharkmob's Exoborne is creeping closer to launch. Before then, a closed beta test will soon kick off on PC, with signups now open to take it for a spin before just about anyone else. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: First Exoborne gameplay trailer reveals an elemental Tarkov rival Upcoming Tarkov and Warzone rival is "a different level of commitment" Exoborne learns from devs' ill-fated battle royale game Bloodhunt View the full article
Genshin Impact has officially unveiled Xilonen, Citlali, and Ororon in the latest Special Program livestream for Version 5.1. Though Xilonen is expected to be the sole addition to the playable cast in Version 5.1, the upcoming patch will also introduce the next two Acts of Natlan's Archon Quest, with the Masters of the Night Wind playing a prominent role. The Genshin Impact community continues to be excited about Xilonen and her potential to carve out a new niche in the meta as a universal Geo Support. View the full article
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 players are in for a treat after Saber Interactive rolled out a patch that adds a plethora of new quality-of-life features and some adjustments to the game's challenge. It's no secret that Space Marine 2 is best played with a squad of friends, especially when it comes to the punishing Veteran difficulty. Enemies are significantly more aggressive and hit much *******, meaning those who may want to take on the experience as a solo Ultramarine are in for a potentially frustrating time. View the full article
EA FC 25 continues the trend of inputting a walkout animation in Ultimate Team to tease when you have pulled one of the best players in the game. If you want a detailed explainer on how to spot a walkout, we’ve got you covered. Walkouts in EA FC 25 have become one of the biggest lures of Ultimate Team, with players spending hours ripping packs in the hope of seeing one of the best players in the world march onto their screen. However, the animation changes yearly, leaving players needing to learn the new mechanics. View the full article
After a lengthy wait, Starfield: Shattered Space will finally release next week, but many people may be wondering what time it will be playable. While the base game had a mixed reception from players, it got record-setting player counts at launch courtesy of its day-one Xbox Game Pass release. Those who did enjoy the game have been eagerly awaiting the game's promised expansion DLC, and it's almost here. View the full article
If you're here ready to debate my declaration of "the best-named game of all time," I'm going to suggest you've never played Satisfactory, because it embodies its name perfectly. It's the kind of pun you write on a white board to cause an entire room to spontaneously groan, because everyone wants to roll their eyes but also knows they'll never better it. When the developers at Coffee Stain were first working on Satisfactory, though, they weren't all in agreement that the name was destined. In fact, it was a bit of a ******... Read more.View the full article
Whether you’ve played the regular Pokémon TCG or it’s your first time dipping into the franchise, Pokémon TCG Pocket is an experience best enjoyed with friends. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to add your friends in Pokémon TCG Pocket and find your friend code, along with how to set up a private match. View the full article
Rockstar Games has confirmed that Grand Theft Auto Online players will soon be able to return to North Yankton, the iconic location that was a part of Grand Theft Auto 5's prologue. While the studio didn't go into any immense detail, the location will be included in a new Grand Theft Auto Online survival mode set to release sometime in October. View the full article
Bungie announced that the upcoming Episode: Revenant dungeon, Vesper's Host, will also be the first one in Destiny 2 to have Content Mode enabled and feature a day 1 race. Episode Echoes is finally nearing the end of the road and over the past few weeks, Bungie has revealed new details for the upcoming second episode which brings back Scorn villain Fikrul, who has somehow acquired one of the fallen Echoes that resulted from the defeat of The Witness during the events of Destiny 2's Final Shape expansion. View the full article
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The device comes equipped with 8GB of RAM and offers storage options of either 128GB or 256GB. Read Entire Article View the full article