For a game likeKingdom Hearts, which tends to err toward simplicity, there are a number of shockingly difficult bosses. However, few have the reputation as a run killer in the way that the Pot Centipede does when it appears halfway through the level based onDisney’sAladdin. This particular enemy adds a few interesting wrinkles toKingdom Hearts, all of which come together to show the weaknesses of the first game in the series and its combat....

Summary Even without any mods or add-ons,The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrimis still a pretty engaging game. There’s such a large map to see and so many different quests to finish that players who plan on finishing the game vanilla-style aren’t likely to get bored any time soon. For those wanting to change things up and introduce challenges into the game, turningSkyriminto a survival experience might just be the solution.Countless modsout there change the gameplay in a way that makes it essential for players to focus on details like hunger, diseases, and even temperature changes....

Curses are extraordinary abilities that arise from abnormalities in the mana contained in people. Those blessed with beneficial powers from these curses are referred to as Miko or Blessed Children, while those with hostile powers are known as Cursed Ones or Cursed Children. However, even Miko’s powers have a negative effect on the user sometimes. RELATED:Strongest Magic Tools In Mushoku Tensei Cliff Grimoire, the grandson of the Millis Pope and an outstanding studentat the Ranoa Magic Academy, believes that curses and magic items share similarities, allowing the negative effects of curses to be offset through the use of magic tools, evidenced by when Laplace transferred his curse to the Superd Tribe through his Devil Spear....

Summary Animal Crossingis a franchise that prides itself on being an altogether different product from the other AAA offerings. While most games lend themselves to binge-worthy play sessions, the Nintendo-developed series is meant to be consumed in bite-sized chunks over a long period of time between releases. What began on the GameCube is now one of themost revered Nintendo-exclusive licenses, even bringing in people who don’t usually play games as a regular pass time....

In the world of graphical upscaling, many would likely think of DLSS, or Deep Learning Super Sampling, byNvidiaas the final word in the tech. However, with version 2.0 of AMD’s FidelityFX Super Resolution having just come out andApple recently unveiling its MetalFX upscaling algorithm, team green is going to have to work hard to stay on top of the game. Fortunately, it seems to be doing quite well for itself, as the company announced that hundreds of games and apps now support the AI-driven technology....

Overwatch 2players have noticed that there is an error with Junkrat’s trap in the game. The game surged onto the scene, with a recent study revealing thatOverwatch 2was one of the most hyped gamesin development before its official release, though reactions following release have been mixed, to say the least. Overwatch 2players experienced several issueswith the game when it came out. Some people were stuck in long queues, only to get kicked out after starting a game, while others were not able to migrate their accounts properly, resulting in locked characters and items....

Everything is a reboot nowadays, something even theAnimaniacsjoke about. Luckily, everyone is stuck inside and running out of things to watch, so anything new-ish is always greeted with open arms and open recliners. The upcoming remake of cult classicThe Toxic Avengerfrom Legendary Entertainment hopes to receive the same warm reception, and now thanks to news that Peter Dinklage has joined the cast, that possibility seems all the more likely. Michael Herz and Lloyd Kaufman, who directed the original film from Troma Entertainment in 1984, will return to produce the reboot, while actor and director Macon Blair has signed on to direct and write....

Pikmin are some of the cutest creatures that Nintendo has ever created. That’s not including Pokemon because there are so many and it’s really hard to compare a Pikmin to let’s say a Pikachu. The point is Pikmin are cute and this was seemingly done on purpose to make players feel remorse for letting them die or leaving them behind on a mission. RELATED:Pikmin 4: Beginner Tips & Tricks That feeling remains true inPikmin 4....

Fortnitehas seen no shortage of crossovers, and the latest cameo will see characters from theTerminatorfranchise making an appearance in the battle royale. Whenever theTerminatorcontent does arrive inFortnite, players can expect to see two iconic figures from the series in action. Fortnite’sTerminatorcrossover has been teasedvia an audio log from Jonesy, with the character detailing his latest recruit is a woman from a doomed universe filled with time travel and paradoxes. Fitting the description ofTerminatorprotagonist Sarah Connor perfectly, the character has been all-but-confirmed for a debut in the world ofFortnite....

Pokemon GOis adding new Paldean monsters to the game; some are Fuecoco, Sprigatito, Quaxly, andthe Normal-type Lechonk. Fuecoco is one of the starter monsters of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet and with the new A Paldean Adventure event. Fuecoco is a solo Fire-type Pokemon and packs a punch with its robust move pool. Although Fuecoco is a relatively new addition toPokemon GO, there are multiple ways to get it. The monster is a featured wild spawn and egg hatch; one can also get it by completing Research tasks....

[UPDATE: The PSN service status stage confirms that Gaming and Social are back to normal.] PSN Services related to gaming and social are down for allPS4servers late Wednesday night/early Thursday morning. As of this writing, Sony has yet to give an official update on when services might return, but it is certainly causing a small headache for gamers. Reports on social media started appearing around 8:30pm PT saying that access to both games and party options are not working....

Summary Both theGrand Theft AutoandRed Dead Redemptionfranchises have featured their fair share of great characters. However, when it comes to characters with practically no morals, Trevor Philips and Micah Bell are at the top of the list.GTA 5’s Trevor andRed Dead Redemption 2’s Micah have become some of the most notorious characters in Rockstar’s long history of games, and they are just as similar as they are different. These two are some of the most morally inept characters to be featured in their respective franchises, but they are also incredibly compelling in different ways....

Sea of Stars, the second major title for indie game studio Sabotage Studio, released its first official demo on July 29, 2025. The game takes a modern approach to theclassic RPG systems of the ’90s, and the game promises to be a breath of fresh air for fans of the genre. Game Rant recently spoke with Sabotage Studio CEO and Creative Director Thierry Boulanger about the development process, inspirations for the game, reactions to theSea of Starsdemo, and more....