Quick Links The little Saurian companion that Travelers obtained at the beginning of Natlan finally reached its last chapter in the Ancient Sacred Mountain ofGenshin Impact. By completing theFrozen, Rekindling Land Questand the follow-up quests, players will unlock the new map underneath the volcano in Atocpan, revealing an ancient civilization of dragons. The map is colossal with multiple elevations, and aside from the usual treasure chests, Travelers can also collect Pyroculus in this area....

Summary Video games are home to an array of otherworldly beings and alien races for the player to play as, encounter, or battle against. Some stories take a human character andshow their journey across the galaxy, while other titles focus more on rich lore and backstories behind extraterrestrial races and their fight against humanity. Shooters, Metroidvanias, Souls-likes and more, there is no shortage of alien individuals to meet and greet, some being just as iconic as the games themselves....

Summary Open-world games are typically diverse in their gameplay, often relying on a combination of combat mechanics and dramatic narrative, supported by RPG systems. This isn’t always the case, however, with many games letting the story take a backseat, or even omitting it entirely. With alack of narrative focus, players are able to spend more time in the meat of the gameplay, enjoying combat mechanics and overcoming increasingly difficult encounters. From sandbox tactics games such asBattle Brothers, to the more typical open-world action ofFar Cry 5, there’s something here for all kinds of open-world fans....

Reincarnation anime with overpowered protagonists are common, as are isekaistories with child protagonists; however, these two lines do not cross all that often. If a show opts to go down the OP route, they tend to prioritize teenage characters, likely to line them up with their target demographic. Whilereincarnated child MCsare not irregular, their vulnerability is usually emphasized (The Weakest Tamer Began a Journey to Pick Up TrashandAscendance of a Bookworm) or they excel in a specific area (Fluffy Paradise) that does not translate into a traditional power fantasy....

Summary Games that allow their players to control a criminal empire present a power fantasy that is unmatched. One of the biggest crime games out there isGrand Theft Auto, which is primarily an action-adventure experience. But there are gamers who crave a more dedicated experience that focuses on the strategies of maintaining their enterprise.Some of the best strategy gameswith a criminal element have a nice balance between rival gang takeovers, property management, relationship building, and law evasion....

The recent confirmation that Verdansk is set to return toCall of Duty: Warzonecaught the attention of so many, with the map being the defining original experience that introduced players to the game in 2020. The iconic reputation and nostalgia factor of Verdansk has led to a longstanding desire for a faithful return of the map toWarzone, with Activision finally sharing that Verdansk will return as a way to mark the five-year anniversary ofWarzone’s initial release....

Summary Remedy Entertainment has issued a surprise update forControl: Ultimate Editionthat adds new content, graphical enhancements, and various bug fixes at no extra cost.Control: Ultimate Editionplayers on PC have already received the new update, but those on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S will have to wait a little longer. Launched in early 2021,Control: Ultimate Editionspruced up the base game on a technical level and bundled its full suite of released DLC for current-gen consoles....

Summary Will Byers (Noah Schnapp) and Mike Wheeler (Finn Wolfhard) share a special kind of friendship that dates back to kindergarten inStranger Things.Among the original Party, Mike seems closest to Will and treats him differently than his other friends. SinceStranger Thingshas highlighted their friendship numerous times, it has become the subject of heated online debates. Is the relationship between Will Byers and Mike Wheeler, commonly referred to by their ship name Byler, merely platonic or romantic?...

Summary Quick Links Breathing Styles are responsible for greatly strengthening Demon Slayers. Theynot only make their sword skills strongerbut also give them various advantages, like speed, movements, and versatility. But each character inDemon Slayerrelies on a Breathing Style that suits them the most. Some even create new styles that adapt better to their bodies and fighting styles. The creation of new Breathing Styles has led to the existence of 14 Breathing Styles....

Summary An explosive new trailer has dropped for the upcoming NetflixDevil May Cryseries that highlights several fan-favorite characters. Although it has been a few years since the lastDevil May Crygame, fans are excited to see the anime potentially drive heightened interest in the series, which could eventually lead to more games. Although a large portion of fans appreciate the2007 animatedDevil May Cryseries, many have been hoping for Capcom to do more with the franchise’s multimedia potential....

Doom: The Dark Agesaims to throw players back into the hardcore action that fans have come to know and love. However,Doom: The Dark Ageswill also switch things up by introducing gameplay twists not yet seen in the long-running series. Releasing May 13,Doom: The Dark Ageswill be a prequeltoDoom EternalandDoom (2016).The Dark Ageswill focus on a more grounded form of gameplay, one more reliant on players needing to stand their ground and take advantage of their renewed melee arsenal....

Summary TheDragon Agefranchise has given players incredible main stories with each game, from the start ofDragon Age: Originsto the latest title,Dragon Age: The Veilguard.Besidesthe main story in these RPGs, players have also encountered various companions that have added even more life to these worlds, as well as allowed the player to create bonds with the people they travel with. These companions aren’t simply there to keep the player company, as each one of them has had their own personal problems and stories for the player to explore while also dealing with the main quest....

Summary Pixaris lighting up the internet with the release of a brand-new trailer for its upcoming sci-fi family adventure filmElio.The studio appears to be getting back in touch with its roots in original film-making, but is this project an outlier in an era of Pixar sequels? Pixarhas gone through a series of unprecedented creative changes throughout the 2010s. The studio began as a joint venture between a number of distinct creative figures in the entertainment industry and media landscape, including Steve Jobs, who was known for his ability to buck conventional wisdom....