HBO’sHouse of the Dragonhas brought a new generation of Targaryen’s and other prominent families to life. As George R. R. Martin’s fictional universe of Westeros continues to expand with new characters, fresh conflicts, and conquests that leave all eyes on the Iron Throne; it’s difficult not to draw similarities betweenGame of Thronesand the latest Targaryen centered series. Unfortunately, for some of these characters, the comparisons drawn paint them in a less-than-flattering light....

Summary In a subgenre as increasingly crowded as Soulslikes, it becomes necessary for developers to implement a clever twist on the formula in order for their games to stand out from the pack. The upcomingLords of the Fallenlooks to do just that, differentiating itself from both a predecessor of the same name and other Soulslikes with its reliance on a unique dual-world traversing mechanic. Players inLords of the Fallenwill have access to the Umbral Lantern, a key item necessary for shifting between the material realm and the Umbral realm....

Kingdom Hearts IV (KH4)has officially been announced, and the reveal came alongside a lengthy trailer that gives players a glimpse at what they can expect when the game launches. New characters, locations, and abilities were on full display, and the series' protagonist, Sora, was once again at the heart of it all. ButKingdom Heartsis a series notorious for its long-term, fairly convoluted storytelling, andKH4promises to be no exception. There were a lot of questions left lingering at the end ofKingdom Hearts III, and the Lost Master Arc that begins withKH4might just have the answers fans have been looking for....

The heart of theLife is Strangefranchise has always seemed to be diversity and inclusion, especially when it comes to the LGBTQIA+ community. From the very firstLife is Strangegame, players could have a protagonist involved in a same-sex relationship without it being fetishized or out-of-place. This trend only continued throughout later releases, asLife is Strange: Before the StormandLife is Strange 2both have a variety of LGBTQ+ characters. Though it’s still a month away from release,Life is Strange: True Colorshas also confirmed that it will have LGBTQ+ characters, including a same-sex romance option for protagonist Alex Chen....

Summary After what feels like a lifetime of waiting, fans are just over a week away from the release ofMarvel’s Spider-Man 2, and excitement levels have reached an all-time high. A sequel that looks to improve on virtually every aspect of its predecessors,Marvel’s Spider-Man 2is introducing a bigger New York City, dual protagonists, and some of the most iconic Spidey villains ever made withKraven the Hunter and Venom. And that’s just scratching the surface....

Fans get another look atLike a Dragon: Ishin!as well as the reveal of which characters will be appearing in the game. Announced at September 13’s PlayStation State of Play,Like a Dragon: Ishin!is a remake of a 2014 spin-off game set in theYakuzauniverse. Unlike mostYakuzagames, the originalLike a Dragon: Ishin!saw its characters transported to the late 1800s, imagining what the series would be like if it was set in a different era....

Summary The potential climax of theNaruto Ultimate Ninja Stormseries is approaching, and more details on its contents and launch plans have come out.Naruto x Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connectionswill release mid-November on all major platforms besides PC, which is coming later. This title will serve as a collection for the rest of theNinja Stormseries, updating the campaigns of prior mainline entries with the gameplay ofUltimate Ninja Storm 4. There will also be an entirely new campaign inUltimate Ninja Storm Connections, focusing on Naruto and Boruto’s efforts to stop an incoming Fifth Great Ninja War....

The NES was not the first home console. However, it was the system that defined a generation and helped rebirth the video game industry for the better. There are simply too many games for any one person to play through legitimately in a single lifetime. RELATED:Nintendo Games Turning 20 In 2022 (That You Should Replay) Some of those games had the opportunity to live on with other systems, giving life to sprawling franchises that continue to this day....

The first half of October 2022 saw a number of solid games to play for Halloween added to the Xbox Game Pass lineup. The first additions wereThe Walking Dead: The Complete First SeasonandThe Walking Dead: Season Two, which have been available on vanilla Game Pass for some time, but are now up for grabs on PC Game Pass as well. For those unfamiliar with the games,The Walking Deadepisodic adventure gameswere made by Telltale and are supposed to share continuity with the comic books as opposed to the AMC TV series....

Connectionshas yet another challenging puzzle for all its fans today. This collection of sixteen words needs to be sorted into secret categories, and players all over the world will be scratching their heads at this one. If anyone is looking for a little help with thisfree-to-play browser game, there are a whole bunch of hints, spoilers for each category, the words for those categories, and even the full spoiler at the bottom....

Players who want an RPG that follows a more traditional turn-based setup might appreciateOctopath Traveler 2and its approach to gameplay. Serving as a love letter to classic RPGs, theOctopath Travelersequel not only has a rather deep storyline but also gives players enough opportunities to customize their characters to enable a myriad of gameplay options. RELATED:Character Abilities Worth Changing in Octopath Traveler 2 Key to any RPG player’s arsenal isSupport Skills, which inOctopath Traveler 2pertain to skills associated with certain classes that are geared to boost their abilities or even the way other jobs work....

Summary A creativePokemonfan designed original Tera forms of Generation 2 starters Chikorita, Cyndaquil, and Totodile. Longtime fans will be able to catch these beloved starters alongside brand-newPokemonin the upcomingPokemon Scarlet and VioletDLC titledThe Indigo Disk. InPokemon Scarlet and Violet, the Terastral phenomenon is one of the game’s central topics while discussing Area Zero and its mysteries. As a Pokemon Trainer, players may use Tera Orbs to terastallize and alter a Pokemon....

According to one Pokemon leak recapper,Pokemon Scarlet and Violetwill update Typhlosion’s model and ensure its flames are continuously out in battle, whenever it is officially added to the game. This comes after previous gens showed a relatively tame Typhlosion in comparison, as its flames would come out for certain attacks but otherwise remain “put away,” for lack of a better term, and it would be a smart change forPokemon Scarlet and Violet....