Metaphor: ReFantazio is a Persona Game for Non-Persona Fans [Hands-on Preview]

There’s no denying the popularity of thePersonagames, especially after the release ofPersona 5, but there are still plenty of reasons it might not strike the right chord for some gamers. Perhaps it’s the focus on high school, thelength of the variousPersonagames, or simply the franchise’s massive legacy that serves as barriers to entry. There could be any number of things, but if those folks still enjoyed the art and gameplay ofPersona,they’re in luck withMetaphor: ReFantazio....

June 21, 2025 · 7 min · 1450 words · Kristin Bernard

Microsoft Thought Baldur's Gate 3 Was a 'Second-Run Stadia RPG'

Summary Microsoft really misjudged the potential ofBaldur’s Gate 3, according to leaked documents from the Microsoft vs. FTC trial, calling it a “second-run Stadia PC RPG.” This may sound surprising now, considering thatBaldur’s Gate 3is one of the best RPGs of 2023, but no one really expected it to be this big. Baldur’s Gate 3is perhaps one of the most surprising hits of the year. Released on PC on August 3,Baldur’s Gate 3surpassed 875,000 concurrent playerson Steam, surpassing the expectations of even Larian’ Studios' boss Swen Vincke....

June 21, 2025 · 3 min · 442 words · Daniel Collins

Minecraft: Every Recipe That Has Been Removed From The Game

Minecraftwasn’t always the “polished” game that it is today. When the indie hit first started gaining traction, it saw a lot of changes before morphing into the iconic block-building and monster-slaying title that thousands of players still hop into on a daily basis. Most of these changes came in the form of small patches that improved gameplay or added features. Very rarely didMinecraftever discard something, but that doesn’t mean it hasn’t happened over the years....

June 21, 2025 · 5 min · 904 words · Vanessa Ross

New York Times Connections Hints and Answers for #153 July 09, 2025

Connectionsis a daily puzzle game from the New York Times Games. Every day, players will come across sixteen new words that need to be sorted into mystery categories. While this simple little game calledConnectionshas fairly easy rules to learn, it can be pretty challenging to get good at it. In order to defeat the puzzle every day, players might need a few hints to push them in the correct direction....

June 21, 2025 · 2 min · 406 words · Eric Holland

Once Human: How To Get The Logging Beaver Deviant

Quick Links TheLogging Beaveris a deviant that every player inOnce Humanshould have at their base. These little guys will chew on wood all day, providing players with a constant supply of useful Logs for no effort at all. With a couple of beavers at your base, you’ll never have to chop another tree down again. If you’re planning on stocking up ontons of charcoal inOnce Human,then a Logging Beaver is going to be a great help....

June 21, 2025 · 3 min · 512 words · Rachel Webb

One Piece: Funniest Episodes

One Pieceis known for its epic adventures, thrilling battles, and vibrant characters. The series' epic adventures and intense battles also boast a delightful array of comedic moments that add fun to the grand tale. From the East Blue to the New World, the Straw Hat Pirates and other characters inOne Piecefind themselves in situations that showcase the series' knack for humor. Whether it’s the whimsical antics of Monkey D. Luffy, the eccentric personalities of his crewmates, or the absurdities of the diverse and colorful characters they encounter, some of these funny episodes leave a mark on the hearts of fans....

June 21, 2025 · 5 min · 946 words · Eric Smith

One Piece: How Will Luffy Eclipse Roger’s Achievements?

From the very first frame ofOne Piece, the name of Gol D. Roger — commonly known as Gold Roger — has been omnipresent. His last words set in motion a swarm of changes in the world that no one else could have foreseen, sparking the dawn of the Golden Age of Piracy, which eventually gave way to the New Age that began after the Summit War of Marineford. While the truth behind his life and deeds was only shown much later on,in Kozuki Oden’s account of his legendary journeyto Laugh Tale, there have been a number of hints about his life that were sprinkled through the series, as recounted by his former crew mates and allies....

June 21, 2025 · 7 min · 1353 words · Pamela Lane

Overwatch Fan Finds Outdated Costume at Spirit Halloween

An eagle-eyedOverwatchfan has found an outdated Activision Blizzard costume at Spirit Halloween that features a hero that hasn’t been altered to reflectOverwatch 2. With Halloween 2022 coming to an end, many stores have cheap candy and Spirit Halloween has discounted its items before disappearing for another year, including costumes like the aforementionedOverwatch 2one. Reddit user CreamierCheesier recently shared a photo from a Spirit Halloween retail store in which anOverwatchMcCreecostume sits between anIncrediblesone and another that appears to be the tank hero D....

June 21, 2025 · 3 min · 438 words · Monique Robertson

Palworld Fan Designs Incredible Chillet Trading Card

Summary A talented artist andPalworldfan has created an incredible trading card featuring Chillet, one of the game’s most popular Pals. Since its successful early access release,Palworldhas amassed a massive player count and very positive reviews, making way for a vibrant online community in which many players share their creative projects from in-game base builds to fan art. One ofPalworld’s most popular features is its lovable Pals that accompany players through their adventures and can aid in combat and with projects around their base....

June 21, 2025 · 3 min · 522 words · Sarah Porter

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet The Indigo Disk: The Nineteenth Type Explained

Summary Pokemon Scarlet and Violetcarried great expectations on their shoulders before launch, but only some of them were met, as many players experienced performance issues that post-release patches never fully fixed. Still, Gen 9 was a major milestone and turning point for the franchise as a whole, and that’s because of how many traditionsPokemon Scarlet and Violetbroke in their attempt to revise and perfect the classicPokemonformula that has carried through over 25 years of mainline titles....

June 21, 2025 · 4 min · 647 words · Chelsea Bowen

Research Firm Estimates How Much PS5 Outsold Xbox Series X/S in Q1 2024

Summary According to estimations from a research firm, Sony shipped nearly five times as manyPlayStation 5consoles as Microsoft did Xbox Series X/S consoles in the first quarter of 2024. Sony’s latest earnings call revealed staggering sales numbers for thePS5, with the console surpassing 59.3 million units sold in its lifetime so far. Since their near-simultaneous launches in November 2020, the PS5 has consistently outsold its Microsoft competitor duo, the Xbox Series X/S....

June 21, 2025 · 2 min · 411 words · Mrs. Molly Sanders

Resident Evil 4 Fans Show Support For Harassed Ada Wong Voice Actor

It’s unfortunate that Ada Wong’s voice actor Lily Gao has been receiving harassment lately, but fortunately, a lot of people in theResident Evil 4community have been hitting back with messages of positivity for the performer. While there aresome games that don’t warrant a remake, Capcom’sREseries has no doubt benefited from being brought to life for the modern gaming landscape, and the recent reimagining of the iconic fourth entry has been received with a lot of praise....

June 21, 2025 · 3 min · 511 words · Aaron Oneill

Ryan Reynolds Claps Back At Websites For Leaking Deadpool 3 Spoilers

Summary Deadpool 3star Ryan Reynolds finally broke the silence on recent set photo leaks and praised the Marvel Studios movie for filming in real places instead of indoors. In recent weeks, various social media handles and websites have come out with several reports sharing photos from theDeadpool3set and possibly spoiling many pivotal moments from the upcoming superhero movie. But it seems Reynolds has had enough of such reports, arguing that people should stop spoiling the movie for viewers....

June 21, 2025 · 3 min · 544 words · Todd Marshall