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The latest Nintendo Direct showcased quite a few new games, including new footage forThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomand a teaser forPikmin 4.However, it also put an emphasis on nostalgic content, andKirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxewas a standout in this category. The originalKirby’s Return to Dream Landwas a solid Wii title, bringingKirbyback to its roots with strong 4-player multiplayer and a variety of minigames.Kirbyhas gone in a lot of new directions since then, butKirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxestill seems like it might have some multiplayer lessons to teach the franchise....

Magic: The Gathering’s next set, Theros: Beyond Death, is scheduled to release this Friday, January 24, and indeed many players now have their eyes steadily fixed on this imminently-arriving expansion. That said,Magic: The Gatheringfans that attended a Theros: Beyond Death pre-release event this weekend got a glimpse of the legendary TCG’s more-distant future, finding new artwork that showcases the world of Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths in their pre-release packs. This new Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths artwork, which can be found below, features several creatures fleeing in apparent terror from a ferocious looking beast....

Summary Warning: The following contains minor spoilers for Metallic Rouge, Episode 2, “Wander in the Labyrinth,” now streaming onCrunchyroll. After a premiere episode heavy on aesthetics but a bit light on character, the second episode ofMetallic Rougemakes up for this as the scope widens to include a colorful supporting cast. From good worldbuilding to better performances, it’s only slightly let down by a climax that struggles on account of its pacing or - more likely - the battle soundtrack....

Talion may have been just a ranger on the Black Gate at the start ofMiddle-earth: Shadow Of Mordor, but with his death came a new purpose, and a renowned sense of skill and abilities. As players progress through this game set in the world ofThe Lord of the Rings, they will find themselves unlocking and discovering more power, and more skills, enhancing themselves to have the best abilities inMiddle-earth: Shadow Of Mordor....

Summary Mushoku Tenseiis the most talked-about Isekai anime in recent memory, praised for its gorgeous animation and art direction;the impressive debut project of its production house, Studio Bind. However, it has also been the target of much criticism on account of its sexual content, the unlikability of the protagonist, and most recently, its approach to slavery. The first cour ofMushoku TenseiSeason 2 began airing on Jul 13, 2025, directed by Hiroki Hirano, with series composition by Toshiya Ono, and music by Yoshiaki Fujisawa....

Atlus has just revealed a range of new household-centric products as part of the belated celebrations for thePersonaseries' 25th anniversary. Focusing on the latest three video games in the JRPG franchise, thenewly portedPersona 3 Portable, Persona 4 Golden, andPersona 5 Royal, these new items are perfect for every fan who wants to put a touch ofPersonain their own living spaces.Though the official25th anniversary of thePersonaserieshappened back in 2021, Atlus has continued to celebrate the occasion....

An important aspect of any video game’s main menu looks to be absent from the one inOverwatch 2.Overwatch 2came out a few days to a generally favorable critical reception, although the aggregate is significantly lower than the review scores of the originalOverwatch. Since its release, fans have been facingseveral issues withOverwatch 2, ranging from technical problems to troubles with some of its design decisions. OneOverwatch 2player pointed out an issue with the game’s UI, as its menu options appear to be uneven....

Summary Palia, an MMORPG that draws inspiration from beloved titles likeAnimal CrossingandStardew Valley, has introduced an exciting update that brings a wealth of new features and customization options to its ever-expanding virtual world. With this recent update, players ofPaliacan expect to explore a deeper level of personalization and engagement, including the introduction of Starstones and much more. Developed by Singularity 6, a studio comprising former talents from industry giants like Blizzard and Riot,Paliahas steadily garnered attention since its announcement in 2021....

InPalworld, the v0.3.1 was released in June 2024, bringing a bunch of new additions to the game. From a whole new island full of new Pals to discover and capture, to the addition of new features, new weapons, and more. This has made v0.3.1 very popular among players of the game, keeping them entertained while also offering an excuse for new players to jump into the game. Whether players have beeninvested inPalworldfor mere weeks, days, or even months, they will all need to learn how to craft the new additions in v0....

Pokemon GOplayers may not be able to get out into the world and explore for new Pokestops and Gyms very much right now thanks to stay-at-home orders and social distancing best practices, but that isn’t slowing Niantic down from making constant improvements to the game. The devs have done a great jobmoving to remote events and improving spawnsto keep players engaged over the last month and the game is still moving forward and growing despite these strange current events....

The highly anticipatedPokemon Legends: Arceusis releasing on Friday, and it’s already gotten strong reviews. The game is not without its flaws, but it does pushPokemonin a new direction just as it promised. Many reviewers are sayingArceusis the bestPokemongame yet, which, considering the franchise’s overwhelming popularity, sets the bar pretty high. That said, there is one major complaint aboutPokemon Legends: Arceusthat keeps coming up. While the game does offer something new in terms of story, exploration, and mechanics, it didn’t make many improvements in the graphics department....

While Joy-Con drift has been an infamously popular issue for Nintendo Switch owners since the console was first released, one cleverPokemon Scarlet and Violetfan discovers a way of using their controller error to automate the evolution of one of their Pokemon, a Rellor. Aside from the many other new gameplay features introduced with the Generation 9 games,Pokemon Scarlet and Violethave also brought along many new Pokemon, some with their own special methods of evolution....

In anime, many characters have powers that surpass regular human beings. But only a few anime characters have reached a demi-god state that put them way over the rest of the bunch, even above other members of the cast in their respective shows. Thesecharacters that have gone way beyond heroesor villains and have reached a state of near godhood. It is not only that they have superhuman powers, but their strength lies in a nearly divine ability to surpass every foe they face....