A recent financial report notes that the recently releasedShin Megami Tenseispin-off,Soul Hackers 2, has fallen short of how Sega expected the game to sell.Soul Hackers 2is a sequel to the originalSoul Hackersspin-off released in 1997, being a cyberpunk-infused take on theShin Megami Tenseifranchise. It still contains the same elements from the franchise, such as the demon fusion mechanic.Soul Hackers 2is the first entry after a lengthy gap between the lastSoul Hackersgame, launching on every modern gaming platform except the Nintendo Switch....

Sound! Euphoniumhas released information regarding the upcoming third season as well as an OVA film.Sound! Euphoniumwill continue to be produced by the same studio as the previous seasons, Kyoto Animations, which is known for popular anime such asA Silent Voice, the Netflix Original animeViolet Evergarden,andMiss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid. Based on a light novel series of the same name by Ayano Takeda.,Sound! Euphoniumtells the story of a fluffy-haired protagonist named Kumiko Oumae, who starts off the seriestrying to distance herself from her musical past....

Summary Star Warsfans have been thoroughly enjoying the latest project,Star Wars: The Bad Batch. Exciting updates and storyline progression within the series have now confirmed the return of a familiar villain. Asajj Ventress made a significant impact in the acclaimedStar Wars: The Clone Warsanimated series, matching wits and strength with formidable characters such as Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Ahsoka Tano. Recent developments suggest that her story is far from over, promising more of her captivating journey....

Summary One inquisitiveStarfieldfan realized that the game allows players to cheat on the United Colonies Vanguard combat exam by activating its integrated debug tools. Apart from facilitating the process ofjoining the UC Vanguard inStarfield, their discovery also underlines the impressive attention to detail that went into the making of Bethesda’s hit RPG. Of all the optional faction quests in the game, the UC Vanguard storyline is the most accessible of the lot, as merely following the main story will provide players with the opportunity to join this UC Navy branch within minutes of starting a new playthrough....

While not the very first JRPG ever made, Square Enix’sFinal Fantasyhelped put the genre on the map and has helped shape the future of gaming for over 30 years. Despite the 15 mainline titles and countless spin-offs spanning all genres, there’s one area the series has only explored once, and that’s the dark, dingy streets of mature content, more fittingly the ESRB’s “M for Mature” rating classification. Now, it appears after almost 35 years,Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Originwill be the secondFinal Fantasygame ever to receive an M rating....

Roguelikes come in a variety of flavors, and withStreets of Rogue 2, the genre will merge with the equally popular open-world format. While the originalStreets of Roguenever attained the widespread recognition ofStardew ValleyorHades, it is anindiehit with near-uniformly positive reviews. Matt Dabrowski, the solo developer of the series, is hard at work on the sequel, rebuilding the original game’s systems in procedurally generated open worlds. Game Rant spoke to Dabrowski about the recently revealed title, touching on the new AI, graphics, and systems in the works as well as hislong-term plans for the game....

Apple recently revealed the newiPhone 14and14 Pro, and a new survey by WalletHub suggests many Americans are willing to go into debt to acquire the new smartphones. MultipleiPhone 14models will be on sale soon with major upgrades over the previous generation such as completely upgraded cameras and a brand-new notification system. Personal-finance website WalletHub conducted a survey in the US and determined more than 1 in 5 Americans think the new iPhone 14 models are worth going into debt for....

Summary The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’s voice actress for this game’s version of Princess Zelda weighs in on the upcoming live-action theatrical film. After some early rumors from earlier this year, Nintendo and Sony Pictures announced that the two companies are producinga live-actionLegend of Zeldamovie. A film based on Nintendo’s second-biggest IP was one that many had wanted for the longest time, and it is now going to be a reality....

Quick Links Once players have completed the Flooded City inTerra Nil, four new maps unlock for each climate zone on the map. The one for the temperate zone is the Abandoned Quarry, which presents a new type of challenge to players. Terra Nilhas no new buildings or other unlockable items for the second set of maps, but each of the bonus maps has a unique set of buildings that makes the game more challenging....

Summary Swordsare arguably the most represented form of weaponry in all fiction, besides maybe guns. Various societies from across human history used swords in some form, and in modern pop culture, they have developed an undeniable cool factor.From samurai to knights, all manner of warriors are often depicted with a sword at their hilt. Anime is well known for its fantasy stories, and swords thrive best in a fantasy environment. Due to this, anime is flooded with many swords and sword-wielders....

Summary The base experience ofMinecraftis always evolving, with massively anticipated post-launch updates often introducing huge amounts of content in the way of new mobs, experiences, and core game mechanics. Despite the gameplay of the original title always having something new to offer to even the most veteran fans, the franchise has started focusing more on spin-off releases that explore things that would simply be impossible within the base game. Recent spin-offs toMinecraftincludeMinecraft DungeonsandMinecraft Legends, which featured different genres like dungeon crawlers and real-time strategy....

There has been a demand for a ranked play mode inCall of Dutysince 2019’sCall of Duty: Modern Warfare, where it was noticeably absent. Many hoped that it would be included inCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold Warbut it was once again nowhere to be seen. Players have good news, though, as a member of developer Treyarch has confirmed that it will happen in the future. While there had been rumors and leaks concerninga ranked play mode coming to the gamein the past (one prominent leaker even claimed as such earlier this month), community manager Josh ‘Foxhound’ Torres officially acknowledged it when answering a question on Reddit....

Despite mid-to-low reviews from mainstream critics, the firstVenomfilm was a massive success. Star Tom Hardy, who pulls double duty as Eddie Brock and the voice of Venom, brought enough absurdist charm to the Jekyll/Hyde relationship that the film became surprisingly enjoyable, even if its place as a good comic book adaptation is up for debate. But the best part about the success ofVenomis that the filmmakers and cast get a chance to learn from their mistakes and makeVenom: Let There Be Carnageeverything the first film wasn’t....