Best Anime That Subvert The Moe Archetype

In anime, the term moe is often used to describe a cute, innocent, and feminine character. But what happens when that cute character is actually evil? While the contrast can be jarring, it’s definitely an interesting concept. Moe characters are usually found in romantic comedy shows or dramaanime, however, there is plenty of manga and anime adaptations that depict moe characters in a completely different light. RELATED:Anime With Unique Art Styles This may put some people off, but others absolutely love it....

May 15, 2025 · 5 min · 1061 words · Andrea Smith

Best Games To Play If You Like Nintendo Switch Sports

Nintendo Switch Sportsis a delightfully fun if sometimes barebones sports game that provides single-player or multi-player versions of soccer, tennis, badminton, chambara, bowling, and volleyball. These games offer a lot of fun, especially with the finely tuned Nintendo Switch motion controls.Being able to play these sports locally or onlineis a blast, especially because players get to unlock tons of cosmetic goodies along the way. RELATED:Nintendo Switch Sports: How to Unlock Pro League For players craving a similar sports-adjacent experience or have currently exhausted their time withNintendo Switch Sports, worry not, since there are plenty of other great games to try out....

May 15, 2025 · 5 min · 983 words · Ann Hubbard

Best Hidden Side Quests of All Time, Ranked

Summary Side quests have been around video games to add more immersion for players as they explore every nook and cranny the game they’re playing has to offer. Some developers hide their side quests for those gamers who are exceptional at discovering any and all secrets of whatever game they are playing. Related:Final Fantasy 16: Hardest Side Quests Finding these side quests is part of the fun, and completing it gives gamers that sense of fulfillment similar to unearthing a secret and either keeping to one’s self or sharing it to the world....

May 15, 2025 · 6 min · 1221 words · Christopher Lee

Best Indie Horror Games With Female Protagonists

Summary Female protagonistsin horror games may not always be action heroes. Still, they’re definitely survivors, being placed in dangerous or horrifying circumstances but facing them with determination and bravery, and using their wits instead of their fists to get out of them. These days, protagonists in indie horror games are more likely to be female than male. There is an array ofchilling indie horror gameswith brave, smart, or just plain interesting female protagonists....

May 15, 2025 · 6 min · 1068 words · Andre Dyer

Best Real-Time Action RPGs That Let You Order A Party

RPGsoften give players a party of characters that each bring something to the table.Commanding a partyin turn-based combat allows one to set up combos and pile on a specific enemy weakness. However, not all RPGs are turn based. Instead, some let players command their party while the enemies are able to relentlessly fight back every second of the way. Real-time combat keeps players engaged and on their toes. Not paying attention can quickly cause one or more of their characters' health pools to hit zero, causing a dreaded “Game Over” screen....

May 15, 2025 · 4 min · 802 words · Connie Johnson

BG3 Might Be Dodging the Bullet That's Shooting Dragon Age, Mass Effect

Summary CRPG sequels are popular with both players and developers, but problems arrive when intricate stories with multiple endings need to be addressed in sequels. As video games typically take a long time to develop, with increasingly long development times as technology evolves, this problem can take a while to cause issues. Thanks to a change of hands from Larian back to Wizards of the Coast and a history of establishing canon,Baldur’s Gate 3may have avoided this problem....

May 15, 2025 · 4 min · 712 words · Michelle Russo

BioShock Infinite's Similarities to Clockwork Revolution Pointed Out By Former Trailer Maker

The reveal trailer forClockwork Revolutionappears to strike a similar tone to Irrational’sBioShock Infiniteand one former trailer producer found the similarities to be a bit ironic. During theXbox 2023 Showcase, inXile Entertainment debuted their newest title, Clockwork Revolution, a first person steampunk RPG that features time bending powers and an individual who intends to alter the course of history for the metropolis known as Avalon. As fans watched thedebut trailer forClockwork Revolution, more than a few individuals noted that the game appeared to be similar to Irrational Games’BioShock Infinite, a title the originally launched all the way back in 2013....

May 15, 2025 · 2 min · 423 words · Tonya Cannon

Blacktail Could Be the First Horizon-Like

Video games don’t exist in a vacuum, so it’s inevitable that they will draw inspiration from one another, particularly when previous titles are successful or manage to revolutionize a genre. Players will already be familiar with the multitude of FromSoftware-inspired Soulslikes which have flooded the market, orMetroidvaniasthat are modeled in part after theMetroidandCastlevaniaseries. There are plenty of examples that fall into these categories, but none so far that could really be called aHorizon-like after Guerrilla Games' action RPG and its sequel....

May 15, 2025 · 3 min · 589 words · Vanessa Smith

Bruce Campbell Slams Rude Fan At The Evil Dead Rise Premiere

Bruce Campbell landed a verbal smackdown on a spoilsport who went out of his way to ruin everyone else’s good time at theEvil Dead Risepremiere at SXSW.Evil Dead Risebowed at SXSW before hitting general release to build up word of mouth amongst a fanbase eager for more hijinks in the world of Deadites and chainsaws. First popularized in a gonzo 1981 gore flick that Stephen King called “The most ferociously original horror film of the year,” the firstEvil Deadlaunched the careers of all involved, includingwriter and director Sam Raimiand beloved Hollywood icon Campbell....

May 15, 2025 · 2 min · 375 words · John Brown

Call of Duty: Warzone 2 Leak Suggests That The Map is Similar To Blackout

WhileCall of Duty: Warzone2is set to release alongsideCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2later this year, fans do not know much else about the battle royale title. OneCall of Duty: Warzone 2feature that is constantly being discussed is the map, and the latest rumor suggests that said map could be exciting for Blackout fans. Thus far, there have been a wide range ofleaks regarding theCall of Duty: Warzone 2map. One leak has suggested that it has a desert setting, while another has argued that it will be built primarily around favelas - a believable leak since the campaign will apparently focus on battling drug cartels....

May 15, 2025 · 3 min · 468 words · Kimberly Collier

Classic Star Wars Game Gets Update After 17 Years

Summary The classicStar Warsreal-time strategy titleEmpire at Warhas gotten a new update patch almost a decade and a half after its initial release. Even before the days of DICE’sStar Wars Battlefrontand Respawn’sStar Wars Jedi: Survivor, LucasArts partnered with various developers to produce video games set in the legendary Galaxy Far, Far Away. Old-schoolStar Warsfans might fondly remember titles likeStar Wars Episode 1: Racer,the originalStar Wars Battlefrontgames, andStar Wars: Dark Forces- the latter of which is set to receive a remaster from Nightdive Studios early next year....

May 15, 2025 · 2 min · 422 words · Jeanette Rivera

CoD: Black Ops 6 Reveals Major Movement, HUD, and Progression Changes

Summary Activision revealed thatCall of Duty: Black Ops 6will feature omnidirectional movement, a revamped HUD, and the classic prestige system during theCall of Duty: Black Ops 6Direct. Developer Treyarch unveiled a slew of new details about the game during the Direct, showcasing details about the game that will both push the franchise forward and returnCall of Dutyto its roots. TheBlack Opsseries ofCall of Dutygames are held in high regard by fans of the FPS, withthe firstBlack Opsgame often ranking as one of the bestin the franchise....

May 15, 2025 · 3 min · 485 words · Madison Gutierrez

Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty: How to Get Rosco (Iconic Revolver)

Rosco takes the cake as one of the most interesting iconic weapons inCyberpunk 2077.It may look like just another Overture revolver, but it has a unique way of activating its special perk that’s perfect for anyone roleplaying as a cold-blooded killer. This iconic weapon is one of the many new additions introduced inCyberpunk 2077’s2.0 patch and the subsequentPhantom Libertyexpansion.Obtaining this gunisn’t complicated by any stretch of the imagination, but players can possibly miss it if they make the wrong decisions....

May 15, 2025 · 3 min · 472 words · Lori Murray