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A spin-off series of theMegami Tenseifranchise,Personais a series ofJRPGsdeveloped by Atlus, blending together the modern and the paranormal. Focusing on characters capable of summoning reflections of their inner selves called Personas, the series has a loyal fan following due to its major focus on well-written characters and engaging writing. While the combat in thePersonafranchise is a turn-based affair not unfamiliar with what one may find in a game likeFinal Fantasy, players are able to select which of their favorite party members to use in combat....

A straightforward slasher is always going to be a fun ride. Whether fans watch a classic likeFriday the 13th(1980) or a newer film likeX(2022), these stories are exciting and move ahead at a fast clip, always bringing memorable death scenes, big reveals, and sometimes, nods and references to other films from the genre’s history. Horror fans have a soft spot for slasher movies that are meta or deconstruct the genre, as these films tend to be the most interesting and creative ever made....

It can be hard to find good comic books, let alone good comic book games, without turning to the two titans of the industry Marvel and DC. It’s true that both Marvel and DC have released some of the most well-acclaimed comic book games of the last few decades, but they aren’t the only ones. RELATED:10 Comic Books That Deserve Video Games Outside of DC and Marvel, you will find comic book games that turn the superhero formula on its head, take inspiration from comic books without directly referencing any specifically, or are tied to some of the most well-known franchises not tied to the big two....

Summary Borderlandsis a franchise that has always prioritized couch co-op and friendly multiplayer progression over a twitchy, competitive approach. It’s a game all about flicking through a barrage of exciting guns and moseying through an often entertaining story set within a constantly compelling world created bydeveloper Gearbox. The second game was undoubtedly the series' highest point after a first outing that showed potential. However, though it made some improvements, the third game felt like a lateral step (or even a step-down when it comes to its narrative) overall....

Summary Baldur’s Gate 3’s treatment of character backgrounds unlocks a wealth of potential that could be put to use inDungeons & Dragonsas well. SinceBaldur’s Gate 3is based onDungons & Dragons, it’s only natural that they would share several mechanics. Due to the difference in mediums though, several of these shared mechanics feel significantly different from one form to the other. Backgrounds are one prominent example, withBaldur’s Gate 3’s variants being much more impactful....

MASSIVE SPOILERS AHEAD FOR BALDUR’S GATE 3 Because of how vast it is,Baldur’s Gate 3is filled with moments that are heartbreaking, happy, sorrowful, shocking, and exciting. It runs the full gamut when it comes to emotional storytelling, and fans will find themselves sucked into a story that can take several hours to complete. Even for howlong it takes to beatBaldur’s Gate 3, it’s also almost certain players will miss out on a thing or two, encouraging another playthrough....

Summary Supernatural narratives are commonplace within themanhwalandscape, and while these storylines are engaging on their own, an exorcist at the helm certainly ups the ante. As specialists in ridding the world of spirits and demons,exorcists serve as a mediumbetween mortals and the metaphysical, a role that allows these characters to double as dynamic protagonists. Be itaction-packed ghostbustingor occult indoctrination,manhwa about exorcistscan trend towards all manner of grim themes. With their roots in Korea, these manhwa draw on the peninsula’s cultural traditions pertaining to spirits and the hereafter, adding a novel touch to these eerie, supernatural storylines....

In gaming news for this week, GameStop gets played in the stock market, while games likeCyberpunk 2077are now allegedly playable in the latest Tesla automobile. Game Rant has compiled some of the biggest gaming news stories from this past week together into a concise post for fans and enthusiasts to stay up to date on the most important events in the industry per week. Highlighting the most relevant stories, this list is not inherently and totally objective, and will not contain every news story this week....

Summary TheCall of Dutyfranchise is surveying players about a controversial aspect of the game, as the development team wants feedback on the time-to-kill in the latest titles. TTK, also known as time-to-kill, is simply the time it takes for players to kill opponents in games likeCall of Duty. AsCall of Dutygames feature fast-paced gameplay, the TTK is fairly low, allowing gamers to finish off their opponents fairly quickly. However, it’snot standard across allCall of Dutygames, with users having varied preferences....

Raven have spent a lot of their time and attention this month balancing all of theCold Warguns inWarzone. Meanwhile, apart from the AMAX and Sykov, theModern Warfareweapons have remained untouched for months. In the patch notes on May 7, Raven stated that they were going tomake changes to theModern Warfareweaponsin the future. RELATED:Call of Duty: Warzone Teases Modern Warfare Sniper Attachment for Black Ops Cold War Weapons This is great news for a community that has endured one limited meta after another for the greater part of a year....

Summary Modern Warfare 3developers clarified their plans for the game’s future maps, and it looks like fans shouldn’t get their hopes up for 2009Modern Warfare 2’sDLC maps to be added. While fans are excited to get brand-new, original maps withModern Warfare 3’sSeason 1 update, some were hoping for more fan-favorite maps to be added to the game. Modern Warfare 3features some of 2009Modern Warfare 2’smaps. For the most part,Modern Warfare 3’smapsare identical to their original iterations....

Marvel Studios’Avengers: Endgameconcluded with Steve Rogers retiring from his role asCaptain America, seemingly bringing an end to the First Avenger’s story. However, Chris Evans is now reportedly in talks to reprise his role in Captain America in a future MCU project. After the Avengers successfully reverse Thanos' decimation by traveling back in time to retrieve the infinity stones for themselves, Steve Rogers takes it upon himself to travel throughout the past in order to return the gems to the point where they were taken....

The highly anticipated first-person shooterDeathloopjust revealed some pertinent information about its PC version via Twitter. This information includes the game’s file size and system requirements. Arkane Studios’ latest project just dropped everything PC players need to have in order to getDeathloopup and running. While the game’s minimum requirements are fairly standard, players looking to push their experience to the limit will need the best of the best. RELATED:How Deathloop is Taking Advantage of the PS5 DualSense Controller Features...