Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life Review

Marvelous Inc. is giving a new generation the opportunity to settle down in the peaceful world ofStory of Seasons: A Wonderful Life,the latest remake of the classic GameCube farming sim. TheHarvest Moon(Story of Seasons)franchise can seem overwhelming to newcomers, partly because it’s been around for nearly 30 years and comprises 29 mainline and 14 spinoff games. The confusion is compounded by the series’ 2014 rebranding, when former publisher Natsume maintained the rights to the nameHarvest Moonand new publisher Xseed had to come up with a new title....

May 24, 2025 · 8 min · 1573 words · Elizabeth Flores

Strongest Gintama Characters

WhileGintamamay have a reputation asone of the funniest anime series of all time, it also has plenty of dramatic action scenes to excite fans of more conventional battle anime. The massive ensemble cast ofGintamamay be goofballs and jokesters most of the time, but when it’s time to get serious, they know how to fight as well asany other shonen hero. While many of the major players inGintamaare much stronger than the average fighter, there is definitely a clear difference in strength between some characters....

May 24, 2025 · 6 min · 1203 words · Crystal Anderson

The Last of Us Fan Shares Gorgeous Posters Based On The HBO Versions Of Joel And Ellie

The Last of Usfans are being given an opportunity to revisit the events of the original game again. With Naughty Dog’s action-adventure video game receiving a television series treatment, fans have been curious to see its characters brought to live-action. Casting announcements forThe Last of Us' HBO seriesare being revealed at a gradual pace as development continues. ManyThe Last of Usfans have stated their opinions on the announced casting choices with a mixture of concern and excitement....

May 24, 2025 · 3 min · 469 words · Brian Watson

The Latest Grand Theft Auto 6 Map Leak is Probably Fake

Grand Theft Auto 6is sure to be on Rockstar’s schedule at some point in the future, regardless of how far into development it actually is at the time of this writing. TheGrand Theft Autoseries is one of the most critically acclaimed and lucrative IP’s in the entire gaming industry, withGrand Theft Auto 5currently sitting cozily asthe second top-selling game of all time. Even with the next-gen upgrade forGrand Theft Auto 5on the way this fall, fans eyes are truly set on the next proper mainline release....

May 24, 2025 · 4 min · 830 words · Martin Mercer MD

The Sims 4: Townies That Need A Refresh After The Goths Had Their Refresh

During an Inside Maxis stream of November 2021, some concepts were played with for a future NPC orTownie refreshinThe Sims 4. Bella Goth, Mortimer Goth, Dina Caliente, and Nina Caliente and their future updated concepts were shown with some significant changes to facial features and skin tones. The project was called an ‘NPC Overhaul’. Related:NPCs Who Need to Make a Comeback in The Sims 4 The first refresh/update was released in May 2022, which featured the Goth family....

May 24, 2025 · 5 min · 919 words · Walter Jones

The Thaumaturge Dev Talks Challenges of Making a New IP

Developer Fool’s Theory’s forthcoming RPG,The Thaumaturge, is an all-new IP about magic, mystery, and a character who must face his own demons in 1905 Warsaw, Poland. Wiktor, the titular Thaumaturge, is a witty character with the supernatural ability to form pacts with Salutors, demon-like entities that provide otherworldly powers. Players who are looking for a historically informed narrative with the fun trappings of RPG decision-making and combat will want to keep an eye out forThe Thaumaturgewhen it debuts in February....

May 24, 2025 · 5 min · 968 words · Louis Wilson

Things About Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone That Have Aged Well

Released in 2001, the firstHarry Pottermovie,The Sorcerer’s Stone,is an entry point into the fascinating Wizarding World. The movie is an easy favorite because it features compelling quotes, and memorable acting performances by actors namely, Alan Rickman (Severus Snape), Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter), Emma Watson (Hermione Granger), Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley), Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy), and so forth. Directed by Chris Columbus, the firstHarry Pottermovie became a critical and commercial success upon its release....

May 24, 2025 · 5 min · 915 words · Kelsey Marshall

Tiny Tina's Wonderlands Skill Lets Players Cast Two Spells Simultaneously

Tiny Tina’s Wonderlandsfeatures many new additions, with proper melee weapons and the Overworld map being two major features. However, spells are truly blowingTiny Tina’s Wonderlandsfans away, and for good reason. Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands’ spells are the replacement for grenades, and they suit the theme far better than the usual explosives that fans will be tossing inthe mainBorderlandsseries. WithTiny Tina’s Wonderlandsboasting a fantasy setting, Gearbox can give players some more over-the-top and absurdly powerful abilities....

May 24, 2025 · 3 min · 475 words · Joshua Krueger

Wasteland 3 and Fallout 4: The Ethics of Synths

What does it mean to be a thinking machine in a human world? It’s a very common question among sci-fi writers and a favorite topic of the genre. Humans have had all kinds of relationships with robots, from relative equality to one ruling over the other. Lots of story tellers opt for veins where humans and mechanical beings are in conflict with each other, a reliable area for video games to explore....

May 24, 2025 · 4 min · 690 words · Michael Anderson

Where to Find Szarr Palace In Baldur's Gate 3

Baldur’s Gate 3is a massive game, and that makes it easy to get lost while hunting down quest objectives. In Act 3, your party arrives in Rivington with the titular city of Baldur’s Gate in the distance. This is the game’s final act, so you should expect the consequences of your earlier choices to come to a head while deciding the city’s fate. It’s up to you to forge alliances with your companions and various factions as you will need all the help you can get in the final battle....

May 24, 2025 · 3 min · 454 words · Teresa Kim

Why No Gothic Horror Game Lives up to Bloodborne

The gothic horror aesthetic has been popular for a long time. Game players, movie watchers, and even tabletop RPG groups have loved exploring dilapidated mansions filled with ghosts, abominations, and generally terrifying vibes for decades on end. Novelists have enjoyed using different takes on the setting for a couple centuries. While it may not be the most mainstream of settings in the modern era, it’s still a well-established blend of tone and terror, and a genre with a widely-recognized oppressive yet romantic style....

May 24, 2025 · 5 min · 1065 words · Michael Rodriguez

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's Depths Bosses Set the Stage for Future Games

Not only didThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomsignificantly improve its bosses afterThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, but the relocation of the boss rematches down to the Depths added an organic layer of difficulty that futureZeldagames should aim to repeat. Though it had been well-received upon its release, certain criticisms against its “dungeons” and their bosses seemingly led to more traditional temples andunique bosses for theBreath of the Wildsequel....

May 24, 2025 · 4 min · 640 words · Walter Miller

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom(& How to Unlock Them)

As players work through the first main quests inThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Link will obtain several important abilities. However, there will still be empty spaces in the ability wheel upon completion of those quests, and some fans may wonder how they can go about filling them. This guide is here to shine some light on this matter, and players can learn how to obtain all the abilities inThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomin what follows....

May 24, 2025 · 3 min · 633 words · Michael Henson