Summary TheChernobylnuclear disaster of 1986 was a pivotal moment which ultimately accelerated the collapse of the USSR, making it one of the most historically significant events in recent history. Due to the nature of the incident, a large exclusion zone was established to prevent radioactive contamination, leading to manyspeculations and conspiracy theoriesas to what may be happening there. It makes for an ideal video game setting in which treacherous conditions and a high number of life-ending threats combine to create an eerie and seemingly inhospitable environment....

Summary As a media format originating in Japan, it’s only natural for most anime and manga to feature protagonists of Japanese origin at the forefront, a fact that holds true forthe isekai genreas well. However, a few mangakas have taken a slightly unconventional approach by putting non-Japanese main characters at the helm, resulting in a somewhat novel yet intriguing premise. Since manga are primarily set in Japan, these narratives usually feature protagonists based in the archipelago....

Summary Nintendo and Sony used to compete with a handheld console, and PlayStation’sPSPactually held some reasonably good games. Whilst in today’s market, Nintendo is known as the king of the handheld console thanks to the Nintendo Switch, the time betweenPSPand DS was one of competition, where each year a new game would be released on the handheld to be remembered fondly, with the likes of iconic franchises debuting in the palm of players' hands....

Summary Considering how absurdly powerful a lot of the characters are in the world ofBleach, it only makes sense that a few rivalries would start to emerge throughout the story. Sometimes, these can be nothing more than casual feuds between two characters who simply want to see who’s stronger, but in other cases, a villain will intentionally choose for the hero to be their rival as a way to keep themselves motivated so that they can look forward to each new encounter....

WithNarutoboasting some of anime’s best combat and fight scenes, it makes sense for a game likeNaruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4to hype special techniques, abilities, and transformations. And with a huge roster of over 100 characters, the game adds Supports as a way to showcase these shinobi and protect teammates likeNarutowhile they charge their awesome techniques. RELATED:Naruto: Best Games Every Ninja Fan Should Try (& The Worst) Unlike other games where support-type characters simply add an extra attack,Supports inUltimate Ninja Storm 4have unique gameplay mechanics attached to them....

Summary Boruto: Two Blue Vortexfinally released its very first chapter earlier today and it is safe to say that fans were incredibly excited at reading one of their favorite series again after such a long wait. Previously,Borutowent on a hiatus to prepare for the second part of the story. Fans initially expected forBoruto: Naruto Next Generationsto continue with chapter 81, however, it was revealed later on that Part 2 ofBorutowould be an entirely different series....

The Callisto Protocolis the first game created by Striking Distance Studios, which was founded by Glen Schofield. Known for being one of the creators ofDead Space, Glen Schofield has returned to create a new horror game that could be considered a spiritual successor toDead Space. It doesn’t take long for players to see the influence that Dead Space had on this game, though there isno direct connection between the two....

MostMonster Hunterfans would likely agree that the series’ iconic hunt companion feature is an important aspect of the action-adventure franchise. With the release date ofMonster Hunter Risedrawing nearer than ever, Capcom has recently shared a short clip to demonstrate how the highly-anticipated Buddy Scout system will work within thegame’s setting of Kamura Village. InMonster Hunter Rise, players will be able tohire both Palicos and Palamuteswithin a singular recruitment system. Given that both types of hunting buddies have different functions and advantages in battle, hunters are likely very curious about how the hiring process will work, what options are available, and which abilities their companions will come with at the get-go....

Summary Marvel Studios only has one movie being released in 2024, but 2025 is shaping up to be a big year, withCaptain America 4being the first Marvel release of the year.It will be subtitledBrave New World.However, the revelation of the upcoming sequel’s big villain being Red Hulk potentially shows a lack of faith in the project.The fourth entry in the Captain America series will be missing the original lead star, Chris Evans, which could explain the focus being put on the villain to entice audiences to see the movie....

Summary In an effort to crack down on rampant cheating in its PVP dungeon crawler,Dark and Darker, developer Ironmace is hoping to enlist the game’s community to identify players deliberately ruining the fun for others. Despite receiving improvements to its anti-hack system as part of the many changes included in anew update forDark and Darkerreleased earlier this month, the first-person RPG is still plagued by cheaters. With its gritty aesthetic and PVP gameplay,Dark and Darkerimmediately caught gamers’ attention when Ironmace released a demo earlier this year....

Summary Bungie announces that it has removed Tribute as the featuredDestiny 2Iron Banner game mode, replacing it for the rest of the week with the classic capture objective mode called Control. Over the years, Bungie’s Iron Banner PvP mode has seen plenty of changes in an effort to keep things feeling fresh. In addition to a vendor reset, aligning Lord Saladin with other Tower vendors in terms of unlocking new rewards, Bungie has also mixed up the game modes being offered during the weeks when it’s available....

Destiny 2is going to make lives easier for virtually all of its players with a simple but game-changing new tweak that’s coming with theLightfallDLC. Developer Bungie has already made it clear that the new expansion pack is going to include a set of substantial adjustments to almost every aspect of the gameplay loop, and much of it boils down to important quality-of-life changes. Lightfallis bound to introduce a wealth of new content toDestiny 2, of course, but Bungie is making a point of focusing quite heavily on progression revisions, gameplay balancing, and other assorted improvements that aren’t nearly as flashy as a new campaign....

Science fiction stories, especially those that run for decades, often treat advanced technology like magic. Arthur C. Clarke’s rule on the subject remains true.Doctor Whofeatures one of the most salient examples of modern memory. The Doctor has encountered every problem, and the solution looks almost exactly like a magic wand. His sonic screwdriver has undergone many changes, but it’s critical to the Doctor’s adventures. Every version of the Doctor enjoys a few changes....