Tekken 8 Will Have Important Online Features at Launch

The producer of Bandai Namco’s upcomingTekken 8confirms the game will launch with two important features to its online infrastructure.Tekken 8is a highly anticipated release among the fighting game crowd, after the last mainline game wrapped up its post-launch support last year. To get fans ready for the next battle to take place in the long-running franchise, Bandai Namco has been revealing a number of details regarding the upcoming fighting game. Producer and director of the series, Katsuhiro Harada, has recently shared some more information about its online functionality....

May 14, 2025 · 3 min · 430 words · Crystal Valdez DVM

The Elder Scrolls 6 Shouldn't Do Without One Skyrim Feature

Some features thatSkyrimintroduced toThe Elder Scrollswere more popular than others, but many of the changes were largely well-received by fans. Changes included an overhaul of the class and astrology system, alchemy, and the entire removal of spell creation. But, there’s one change in particular that had massive implications on a social scale, and it’s a change that future games inThe Elder Scrollsshouldn’t abandon if Bethesda wants to keep RPG fans happy....

May 14, 2025 · 3 min · 625 words · Nathaniel Weeks

The Last Of Us: "Left Behind" Reminds Us Why Ellie Is The Queer Protagonist We (Still) Need

InThe Last of Us: Part 2, Joel (voice of Troy Baker) asks Ellie (voice of Ashley Johnson) about Jesse (voice of Stephen Chang), a young man he presumes Ellie has feelings for — because Joel has a “pretty keen eye” when it comes to observing people. “Not so keen with this one,” Ellie replies. Given the game’s unique narrative structure, players already know that Ellie is in a relationship with Dina (voice of Shannon Woodward), a young woman who also lives at the Jackson commune....

May 14, 2025 · 9 min · 1774 words · Morgan Smith

The Most Important Planets In Stargate, Explained

TheStargatefranchise has captivated sci-fi fans with its wide array of planets, each leaving unforgettable storylines etched in the hearts of its audience. While it’s challenging to determine the precise number of planets featured in the series, a few have emerged as standout locations for crucial events. These planets have served as backdrops for pivotal moments in film and TV shows, earning their significance. However, it’s important to note that the recognition of these planets does not diminish the credibility of others that haven’t been mentioned....

May 14, 2025 · 4 min · 837 words · Tracy Peck

Ubisoft Denies Reports About Assassin’s Creed: Mirage Loot Boxes and ‘Real Gambling’

Publisher Ubisoft has officially denied that the UpcomingAssassin’s Creed: Miragewill feature “loot boxes” and “real gambling” after recent listings indicated that was the case. However, a Ubisoft representative assures fans that this was an error and thatAssassin’s Creed: Miragecontains no content fitting that description. In development by Ubisoft’s Bordeaux studio, publishers announcedAssassin’s Creed: Mirageon September 1, with a full reveal during the most recent Ubisoft Forward. However, fans became concerned when Mirage arrived on the Xbox digital store, indicating thatMiragereceived an 18+ Adults Only rating from the ESRB, citing “Intense Violence, Blood and Gore, Sexual Themes, Partial Nudity, Real Gambling....

May 14, 2025 · 3 min · 457 words · Brian Brady

Where To Find Guts' Sword In Elden Ring

Quick Links Some ofElden Ring’sbiggest weapons are the Colossal Swords. These weapons swing very slowly but deal enough damage to compensate for the lack of speed. While many weapons are inherently better than others, upgrades let players take their favorite weapons and use them throughout the game. TheGreatswordis a Colossal Sword and is a fairly powerful weapon players can get early into the game if they know where to look. While it may not be the best weapon in the game, it does have the basis for being upgraded to be a very viable option for most of the game for aStrength-focused build....

May 14, 2025 · 2 min · 380 words · Danielle Allen

Xbox Game Pass New Games for April 2024 Wish List

Summary March has been yet another fairly strong month forXbox Game Pass, continuing an impressive streak that’s lasted almost an entire year at this point.Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun,Control Ultimate Edition,Lightyear Frontier, andMLB The Show 24are all just some of the better games fans have been given access to this month, andDiablo 4, Hot Wheels Unleashed 2, andOpen Roadsare all still left to hitXbox Game Passby the end of the month. And that momentum seems to only be ramping up as Xbox begins to set the stage for an exciting Summer....

May 14, 2025 · 4 min · 640 words · Jerry Wilson

Ahsoka Episode 6 Features A Possible Star Wars Prequels Joke

Summary Ahsokaepisode 6 takes fans to a whole new galaxy. Along the way, the series gives fans many great moments, including aStar Wars prequels joke that some viewers may have missed. Ahsokaepisode 6 finally showed fans the big blue bad of the series, withthe scary Grand Admiral Thrawnmaking his first live-action appearance. Fans also saw Ezra Bridger in live-action, which isn’t just a hologram this time. The episode had a lot to focus on, so the titular character did not make much of an appearance as she was traveling in the mouth of a star whale, but the moment where she did appear gave fans a few fun references....

May 13, 2025 · 2 min · 387 words · Cindy Powell

Anime Characters Based on Real People

Anime does not exist in a vacuum. Most anime creators take at least the basics of their material from the society before adding other elements to it. This leaves anime lovers constantly try to figure out creative origin of a certain character. There’s often a feeling of familiarity about an anime character, and the hunch is not always wrong. Sometimes, it finally dawns that the character bears a striking resemblance to a certain MMA fighter, or a legendary actor, or even has the mannerism of a certain historical figure they read or heard about....

May 13, 2025 · 5 min · 1034 words · Jessica Adams

Armored Core 6: Firearm Specialization Explained

Firearm Specialization is a part stat inArmored Core 6that can be found on Arm components. While players should have little trouble identifying when this stat is present on a component, they may be confused about exactly what it does. This guide is here to attempt to alleviate that confusion, and details on Firearm Specialization inArmored Core 6can be found in what follows. To note, players can pull up some information on all the stats inArmored Core 6by using the in-game Contextual Help feature....

May 13, 2025 · 3 min · 428 words · Daniel Coleman

Assassin's Creed Shadows Shows Off Impressive New Screenshot

Summary Assassin’s Creed Shadowspromises a large-scale open world Japan for players to explore, and fans can get a detailed look at it its environment with a brand-new screenshot straight from the game. Developer Ubisoft has shown off quite a bit ofAssassin’s Creed Shadowsalready after its initial reveal trailer debuted this week, and they seem to have a lot more to show off leading up to its release. A new screenshot from the game appears to show offone ofAssassin’s Creed Shadows' dual protagonists, the shinobi assassin Naoe, hiding behind a pillar in a lush, green river overgrown with foliage as a line of guards patrol the road on the other side....

May 13, 2025 · 3 min · 475 words · Jason Cherry

Attack On Titan: Why The Anime’s Finale Fared Better Than The Manga

Summary The following contains spoilers for Attack on Titan Final Season THE FINAL CHAPTERS Special 2, now streaming onPrime Video. When theAttack on Titanmanga reached its conclusion in April 2021, hordes of fans who had been following the series for nearly 12 years at that point, had wildly divergent reactions for reasons such as its rushed pacing and lack of closure. This mixed reception erupted into a sizable debate over time, especially with the release of an extended ending a few months after Chapter 139’s original debut....

May 13, 2025 · 7 min · 1369 words · Elizabeth Alvarez

Baldur's Gate 3 Build Makes the Monk Insanely Fast

Summary ABaldur’s Gate 3player created a build that gave their Monk incredible speed.Baldur’s Gate 3has become one of this year’s most talked-about releases. And one reasonBaldur’s Gate 3has stolen the limelight is the variety of ways players can have fun. In Larian Studios' RPG, players choose one of 12 classes to create their character. Each class inBaldur’s Gate 3has its peculiarities such as different backgrounds, primary skills, and proficiencies. Choosing a class inBaldur’s Gate 3affects not only the playstyle but also the unique dialog options and actions available....

May 13, 2025 · 3 min · 438 words · Anthony Ross