Summary InBaldur’s Gate 3, consumables are more than just emergency items, with some of them offeringtruly game-changing benefits, withpowerful effects that last until long rest, require no concentration, and don’t drain your spell slots. Some consumables grantstronger buffsthan spells, while certain potions and arrows canreplicate magical effects without requiring a spellcaster in the party. Whether you’re avoiding a long rest to take advantage of your buffs a little longer, running a party without a dedicated spellcaster, or just want a reliable alternative to concentration-based spells, these eight consumables will ensure your party remains at peak form....

Summary Eiichiro Oda’sOne Pieceis both famous and infamous for being extremely long, as this epic story about pirates has spanned over the course of thousands of manga chapters and anime episodes. Of course, a work of fiction as extensive as this onehas featured a massive cast of characters, all with their own individual personalities and relationships. Because of this,several prominentOne Piececharactershaveformed close and endearingfriendshipsthat have a positive impact on their development, their personalities, and even their battle abilities....

Summary Some players want to slay dragons, some want to save galaxies, and then there are those who just want to make sure the towels are folded right and the minibar is stocked. Managing a hotel might not soundlike adrenaline-fueled fun, but there’s something oddly satisfying about creating the perfect guest experience, balancing budgets, upgrading rooms, and watching a business bloom floor by floor. These hotel management titles offer a lot more than just furniture placement and concierge duties....

Summary Steam’s Early Accesssystem is a useful development model for game devs, as it lets them grant players access to their titles while they’re being actively worked on. It allows developers to more easily interact and respond to community feedback, fixing bugs or changing core game mechanics based on fan feedback. Not only that, it also helps smaller studios fund their games when they may not have otherwise made it to launch....

WWE 2K25’s development team has released a new patch for the game less than a full day after early access players have had a chance to dive in. Patch 1.03 forWWE 2K25doesn’t offer anything in terms of additional content for the wrestling game, but it provides a lot of stability and performance upgrades and addresses player-driven concerns about multiple game modes. Therelease date forWWE 2K25Standard Edition players isn’t set to arrive until March 14, but those who paid extra for the Deadman or Bloodline editions of the game have had access since midnight local time on March 7....

Summary Quick Links One Piecefans are ecstatic with the drop of a trailer forthe anime’s return with the Egghead Island arc. The trailer showcases incredible animation that will be featured ahead, and fans couldn’t be more excited. This trailer drops just a day after theOne Piecestage at Anime Japan 2025. A Short Teaser That Has Fans Hyped Up Revealed As many fans of One Piece know, the anime has been on a break for quite some time now, for almost 6 months....

Summary One Hollywood director faces a legal battle againstNetflixafter allegedly receiving millions from the streaming giant for an undelivered series. If the alleged reports are true, he is in some serious trouble. Carl Erik Rinsch worked closely withKeanu Reevesfor the historical fantasy action film based on Japanese lore,47 Roninreleased in 2013. The film had a massive budget of around $175-$225 million, making it one of the most expensive productions at the time....

Summary AGenshin Impactcharacter is seeing one of their voice actors being replaced before the character has even been officially revealed for release. The massively popular RPG from HoYoverse features a wide array of characters for players to meet, both as part of its sizable playable roster and including plenty of NPCs as well. The game’s playable cast continues to expand with each update, with the upcomingVersion 5.5 adding two new charactersin Varesa and Iansan....

Quick Links One of the sweet innovations ofAssassin’s Creed Shadowscan be seen in the way it spreads lots of story content across the map, with Kuji-Kiri points being a great example. These are tiny praying spotswhere Naoe remembers her past, allowing players to learn more about the childhood of the young assassin and the past days of Iga before Lord Nobunaga invaded. Almost all Kuji-Kiri points are accessible as soon as the player gains the ability to free roam on the map, except for one that is tied to the main story progression....

Summary Ark: Survival Evolveddeveloper Studio Wildcard has shared a much-needed update for the game’s highly anticipated sequel,ARK 2. Alongside the reveal of a new expansion forArk: Survival Ascended​​​​​​, which is a remaster of the original 2015 title, Studio Wildcard announced that the DLC will not only bridge the gap betweenARK: ExtinctionandARK: Genesis, but will also lead directly into the world ofARK 2. Five years after the early access release ofArk: Survival Evolved,Studio Wildcard revealedARK 2at The Game Awards 2020, featuring a CGI trailer withFast and Furious​​​​​​star Vin Diesel....

Summary Playing a 2D fighting game against a tricky opponent can feel like partaking in an intense game of chess. To ensure they don’t get outplayed by the opponent, players always need to ensure that they are using their jumps, dashes, and attacks only when the time is right to have any hopes of scoring a win. This is the basic bread and butter of the 2D fighting gameplay formula, but the truth is, some games within this genre have gone above and beyond to provide an enjoyable and satisfying experience for players to enjoy....

Summary Family dynamics have been a part of storytelling since the dawn of time, and video games are no exception. Whether it’s marriage stress like inIt Takes Twoor the adoptive father-daughter relationship inThe Last of Us, gamers love to see the complex interpersonal relationships between characters — especially when they can affect the eventual outcome of said relationship. Siblings are a great example of this, with several games containing sibling relationships of all kinds....

Sports animeare eternally popular, with each season containing a couple of shows that fit the genre. Be it baseball, soccer, running, basketball, or horseracing(girls), fans craving stories with a competitive edge should not struggle to find something that suits their fancy, and a fondness for the core activity is not generally required. As common as this genre is on the whole,combat sports animeare considerably harder to come by, especially if battle shonen shows that incorporate martial arts likeDragon Ball Zare ignored....