Metaphor: ReFantazio Fans Should Keep an Eye on April 22

Summary Atlus has announced a special event taking place on April 22, where there will be a special livestream event focused on the upcomingMetaphor: ReFantazio.Metaphor: ReFantaziois a brand-new RPG IP from Atlus' Studio Zero, with the game being developed by the same staff who had worked on the modernPersonaentries. BothMetaphorandPersonashare the same DNA in terms of mechanics, having similar social simulation and RPG dungeon crawling mechanics. The main difference between the two is thatMetaphoris a high-fantasy setting as opposed toPersona’s urban fantasy....

July 25, 2025 · 3 min · 481 words · Johnny Charles

Minecraft: How to Make and Use Lodestone

The Nether Update from June 2020 inMinecraftadded a lot of Nether content to the sandbox game.Players now are able to live in the Netherand explore it even more fully. One of the blocks added during this update was the Lodestone, and players who spend a lot of time in the Nether will find it incredibly useful. Lodestone Uses Players can use Lodestones to help navigate the confusing, twisting, and monochromatic Nether....

July 25, 2025 · 3 min · 457 words · Jonathan Pace

Monster Hunter Rise: Best Ammo Items & How To Craft Them

What perhaps makes modernMonster Huntersuch an appealing part of gaming culture today is its expanded arsenal of weapons - each offering a unique gameplay experience that seems like a game of its own within each entry. Such weapons are Bows, Crossbows, and Lances - each of which serves as the main long-ranged weapons in the fantasy hunting game. When combined with the new features ofMonster Hunter Rise, such as mounts and ziplines, these weapons become a delight to wield and use against monsters....

July 25, 2025 · 7 min · 1370 words · Adam Wilson

Nier Replicant: 10 Details About The Main Characters You Didn't Know

The originalNierreleased to relatively lukewarm reviews in 2010, but quickly established its cult status through an incredibly well written story, a magnificent score, and some of the most nuanced characters in the video game medium.Nier Automatawould later firmly transition the franchise into a more mainstream position, ultimately leading toNier Replicant’s 2021 remake for thePlayStation 4andXbox One. RELATED:5 Things We Loved About NieR: Replicant (& 5 Things We Don’t) WhileNier Replicantis a faithful remake all around, western audiences have to contend with one major change: Brother Nier....

July 25, 2025 · 6 min · 1152 words · Courtney Clayton

Nintendo Announces New Indie World Showcase

Nintendo has announced via its Twitter that it will be streaming an Indie World Showcase for tomorrow, December 15. This will beNintendo’s first Indie World Showcase since August so there will no doubt be much on offer during its brief runtime. Considering the year is almost over, it is safe to assume this will be Nintendo’s last Indie Direct of 2021. No other details were given as Nintendo is being tight-lipped on what will be on offer during the stream....

July 25, 2025 · 2 min · 410 words · Steven Blanchard

One Piece: Best Character Arcs

One Pieceis one of the most excitingshonen anime with great re-watch valueand brilliantly crafted unique characters. This iconic pirate anime series has some of the most interesting male and female characters in the world of anime with adventurous and emotional backstories and unforgettable character arcs. RELATED:Strongest Anime Children, Ranked One Piecewas always famous for its eccentric and over-the-top characters and anime fans could meet some of the most inspired and imaginative warriors, villains, monsters, and all kinds ofanime characters with horns, magical powers, and unique abilities....

July 25, 2025 · 5 min · 999 words · Jill Carlson

One Piece: Best Fire Users

Fire manipulation is an incredible power that has existed in fiction for years upon years. Being one of the coolest abilities out there, it is no surprise thatOne Piecealso features several characters with this power. RELATED:One Piece: Every Worst Generation Crew, Ranked Fire manipulation comes in different forms inOne Pieceand while some can produce it, others can manipulate it, and some others can become it in the purest form. It goes without saying that the strength of fire manipulation differs from user to user and only a few can master and employ it at the very best level....

July 25, 2025 · 5 min · 945 words · Cindy Miller

Overwatch 2 Hanzo Mains Are Upset About Change to Character's Bow

The second season ofOverwatch 2is now available, and fans have already noticed Hanzo’s bow having an unprecedented level of visual recoil. Season 2 ofOverwatch 2has come with a long list of patch notes that detail the many balance changes, along with the new Shambali Monastery map and, of course, the game’s latest tank hero - Ramattra. Fans ofOverwatch 2have been eagerly anticipating the game’s second season, particularly since Ramattra was revealed last month during the Overwatch League Grand Finals event....

July 25, 2025 · 3 min · 446 words · Jessica Bartlett

Overwatch Fans Highlight Popular Player Excuses with Hilarious Memes

TheOverwatchcommunity has had plenty of memes over the years, ranging from High Noon jokes about Cassidy to nods to Genji’s constant need for healing. Now, the latestOverwatchtrend sees players poking fun at their teammates. Similar toOverwatch’s silly tier list memes, the lists of teammate excuses have quickly spread across the game’s subreddit. Each post looks at a specific role in the game, with the image showing the heroes in that category and then the go-to excuses those that play them have....

July 25, 2025 · 3 min · 472 words · Jacqueline Stevens

PlayStation Online Services Lead Exits Sony Interactive Entertainment

With around 113 million active users each month,the PlayStation online service(also known as PSN) has undoubtedly been an important part of any gamer’s life since its inception more than fourteen years ago. Now, however, it appears that changes may be on the horizon as one of Sony’s top executives who was responsible for this feature is due to leave by the end of the fiscal year. Tsuyoshi Kodera is said to be stepping down from his role at the start of April, but will be remaining at Sony....

July 25, 2025 · 3 min · 445 words · Ronnie Heath

Pokemon Fan Designs Human Forms for Whismur and Its Evolutions

Summary APokemonfan artist designed the Normal-type Pokemon Whismur and its evolutions as humans and drew incredible outfits to fit the theme of the sound-based Pokemon. ThePokemonfan artist shared their work and a short backstory about Whismur on social media, and other fans complimented them for their efforts. Known as the Whisper Pokemon, Whismur first appeared inPokemon Ruby and Sapphire. As a commonly found Pokemon in places such as Rusturf Tunnel, Whismur is a Normal-type Pokemon with a purple body, rabbit-like ears, a fearful expression, and yellow ear tips and toes....

July 25, 2025 · 3 min · 441 words · Tony Villarreal

Pokemon GO Fans Should Mark April 26 On Their Calendars

One of the main goals inPokemon GOis completing all the available Special Research tasks, which reward players with big XP boosts, story progression, and other rewards. However, there are times whenPokemon GOplayers may get stuck on Special Research quests because some tasks require them to catch Pokemon that are not always available in the game. As far as Special Research quests go, manyPokemon GOplayers have found themselves stuck on theSeason of Legends Special Research, as it’s one of the only Special Research quests that have required players to obtain legendary Pokemon....

July 25, 2025 · 2 min · 418 words · Christy Baldwin

Pokemon GO: Can Blacephalon And Stakataka Be Shiny?

Quick Links Pokemon GOdevelopersreleasedShiny BlacephalonandShiny Stakatakaas5-Star Raid encounters. The Regular variant of these Ultra Beasts are extremely powerful and come as 5-Star Raid Bosses. While Blacephalon is a Raid Boss exclusive to the Eastern Hemisphere, Stakataka is exclusive to the Western Hemisphere. Pokemon GOtrainers can encounter Shiny Blacephalon andShiny Stakataka by winning the 5-Star Raids. Niantic released Shiny Blacephalon and Shiny Stakataka on Wednesday, Jul 23, 2025. Winning Raids might reward you with a Shiny encounter;Shiny Blacephalon in the Western HemisphereandShiny Stakataka in the Eastern Hemisphere....

July 25, 2025 · 2 min · 262 words · Mary Fisher