Okami Shiranui Nendoroid Pre-Orders Now Open

Okamiis one of Capcom’s many cult classics. The title is based loosely on Japanese mythology with a striking and beautiful artstyle, directed by Hideki Kamiya, a former game developer at Capcom’s defunct Clover Studio. Despite the game’s poor sales, it has slowly built up a devoted fanbase that loves its art and unique story. The game has since been ported over to several different consoles, withOkami’s HD remaster now available on all modern consoles....

June 18, 2025 · 2 min · 402 words · Heather Bolton

One Piece: The Ope Ope no Mi Devil Fruit, Explained

Summary The Op Op devil fruit, known as the ultimate devil fruit, is known by many fans asone of the most broken devil fruitsin theOne Pieceseries. Using the Op Op fruit turns one into a Free Modification Human who can generally modify humans in ways that do not obey anatomical laws but without causing them harm. The wielder of the Op Op devil fruit can cure illnesses, and create spherical orbs in which they can freely operate....

June 18, 2025 · 5 min · 916 words · Jason Williams

Persona 6’s Genre Could Be Metaphor: ReFantazio’s Polar Opposite

Summary The fantasy genre certainly isn’t anything novel anymore, but where the games industry can always iterate is in subgenres and the tones within its take on fantasy. As of right now, Atlus’Metaphor: ReFantaziolooks to carve out its corner of the genre, which is an effort unlike the direction of the popularPersonaseries. Indeed,Personagameshave always been idiosyncratic in their approach to storytelling and while a lot is recycled from modern entry to modern entry it is far rarer of an IP, for better or worse....

June 18, 2025 · 3 min · 630 words · Heidi Flores MD

Pixar Staff Disappointed Turning Red Will Go Straight To Disney Plus

Disney announced Friday thatPixar’sTurning Redwould be skipping its theatrical release in March to premiere exclusively on Disney Plus. The decision was not well-received by some, particularly those who worked on the animated film. This decision makesTurning Redthe thirdPixarfilm to miss theaters, standing alongsideSoulandLuca, which were both released exclusively on the Disney Plus. The sudden decision from Disney has elements of pandemic concerns stitched within its fabric, but the most significant motivating factor stems from a desire to increase its subscription numbers on the streaming platform....

June 18, 2025 · 4 min · 650 words · Katie Liu

PlanetSide Arena Shutting Down 3 Months Into Early Access

In less than a month, fans ofPlanetSide Arenawill have to bid a permanent farewell to the massively multiplayer sci-fi arena shooter. Released in early access on June 17, 2025, the free-to-play game will be shutting down its servers for good on Jul 31, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. PST. Daybreak Game Company’s Executive Producer Andy Sites released a statement in which he explained that the reason for the abrupt shutdown is because “population levels make it impossible to sustain the gameplay experience we envisioned....

June 18, 2025 · 2 min · 386 words · Courtney Potts

Remnant 2: How to Open All Beatific Palace Doors

Remnant 2features a variety of locations, areas, and regions that players can discover in their playthroughs. Among the many locations that players can explore, the Beatific Palace is an abandoned zone in the Losomn World. Deadly Fae creatures crawl through the empty hallways of the palace. Additionally, the Beatific Palace is home to acouple of NPCs, namely Nimueand Jester. As players traverse through the Beatific Palace, they’re going to come across fancy, ornate walls that are actually portals to other areas in Losomn....

June 18, 2025 · 3 min · 611 words · Jeffrey Solis

Rumor: Fortnite Fallout Collab Could Be in the Works

Summary Fortnitemay soon collaborate with post-apocalyptic RPG franchiseFallout, if the word of a popular leaker is to be believed. This conclusion comes on the basis of similar past activity of developer Bethesda before announcing a crossover of one of its franchises withFortnite. Thanks to a brand-newTV series adaptation ofFallout, the RPG series is currently trending and attracting a slew of new fans. If a certain rumor is true, the franchise could be set to continue its momentum with a well-timed crossover withFortnite....

June 18, 2025 · 3 min · 436 words · Robert Curtis

Samurai Champloo: Who Was The Sunflower Samurai?

Summary Samurai Champloo, created by none other than the legend himself, Shinichiro Watanabe, was a captivating masterpiece compared to his previous gem, Cowboy Bebop. Set in an alternate version of Japan’s Edo period, Samurai Champloo was a unique show for its time, combining the essence of philosophical depth, traditional aesthetic elements of feudal Japan, and even a musical infusion of lofi hip-hop. At its core, the plot revolves around three protagonists from extremely different backgrounds coming together as they embark on their quest to search for the elusive “sunflower samurai” or rather “the man who smells of sunflowers”....

June 18, 2025 · 4 min · 655 words · Kevin Woods

Sayu Team Comp Guide

Player Mistakes Back to All Characters Genshin Impact’s new updates introduced Inazuma with the complexity of their clans and commissions. One of these commissions is the Yashiro. Out of all the things handled by the Yashiro Commission, the Shuumatsuban is one of them. This organization answers to the head of the Kamisato Clan, Ayato, where the Ninjas would carry out duties revolving around espionage and assassination. Of course, such a dangerous organization is not public knowledge....

June 18, 2025 · 5 min · 920 words · Mary Wilkinson

Shadow the Hedgehog Reloaded Mod Aims to Improve The Infamous Game

A mod is looking to improve theSonic the Hedgehogspin-offShadow the Hedgehog, adding several quality-of-life improvements and changes. When fans think of a period of low points for the long-running Sega franchise, it’s around the mid-2000s. Before the critically maligned Sonic the Hedgehog 2006, there was the just as ridiculedShadow the Hedgehogspin-off game. It was mocked for its attempts at being edgy, givingSonic’s red-and-black rivalthe spotlight through a focus on his amnesia and backstory....

June 18, 2025 · 3 min · 435 words · George Massey

Squid Game Season 2: 9 Games That May Have Been Hinted At

Netflix’sSquid Gameresonated with fans everywhere because it beautifully contrasts the unfairness of classism and poverty with a set of games that are just as twisted as the real world, but everyone is equal. Failing the games results in deadly consequences. Consequences that players were happy to take on rather than go back to their troubled lives. RELATED:Squid Game: Questions That Need Answering In Season 2 The deadly games in season one were infamously based on popular Korean children’s games....

June 18, 2025 · 7 min · 1347 words · Lisa Lane

Star Trek’s Original Series Shows That Science Fiction Has Always Been Political

It’s a strange thing to see whenever a newStar Trekseries or character is announcedand revealed to have some form of current social commentary in it, that there’s inevitably a comment from some disgruntled person. Such comments come in various phrasing, but often amount to someone saying they’re no longer going to watchStar Trekbecause it’s gotten so political. The original series (known as TOS-eraTrek) came out during the 1960s, a time of upheaval in the cultural fabric of the United States....

June 18, 2025 · 6 min · 1141 words · Peter Gonzalez

The Boys: What Happened to Queen Maeve At The End of Season 3?

Summary Queen Maeve was a prominent member of The Seven throughoutThe Boys’three seasons, but her character was often pushed to the side of the action, especially throughout season three. Despite being one of the most powerful members of The Seven, fans were disappointed to see that Maeve only appeared in just five of season three’s eight episodes and was mysteriously absent for much of the action. In combination with the character’s lack of screen time, some fans believe that Maeve’s ending was drastically underwhelming and failed to do her character justice, resulting in an unsatisfactory finale for the supe....

June 18, 2025 · 5 min · 905 words · Brian Christensen