Faith of Danschant: Hereafter is God of War Meets Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

The last few years has seen China make greater pushes into the larger gaming industry outside the country’s borders. While companies likeNetEasehave done so by investing in notable developers like Bungie, developers within studios are making greater efforts to get worldwide attention on their own games. The latest developers to do so are Beijing Joyfun and Wangyuan Shengtang withFaith of Danschant: Hereafter, a game looking to combine the epic, action-RPG action ofGod of Warwith the style of Wuxia martial arts films likeCrouching Tiger, Hidden DragonorHero....

May 20, 2025 · 3 min · 480 words · Sue Ray

Fate/Apocrypha's Tasteful Depiction of Jeanne d'Arc

Joan of Arc, The Maid of Orleans, French Sainte Jeanne d’Arc; she went by many names. A widely revered historical figure by the French, she was responsible for ending the 100-year war against the English. Seeing how theFatefranchise incorporates historical figures into its narrative, it was a question as to how it intended to depict certain figures. For some designs, many felt the execution fell flat, and so characters were criticized (the most common argument being personality changes to become “waifu material”); but for others, their historical presence were instead built upon - Jeanne d’Arc being one of them....

May 20, 2025 · 5 min · 890 words · Natalie Brown

Final Fantasy 16 Rising Tide DLC Keeps Base Game Problems, But That’s Okay

The following contains spoilers forFinal Fantasy 16’s Rising Tide DLC. Final Fantasy 16’s Rising Tide DLC is the latest expansion to the base game, and it introduces a level of visual detail and challenges that the game has not seen yet. As Clive, Jill, and Joshua travel to Mysidia, a land in the Northern Territories still untouched by the Blight, they encounter the legendary sea serpent Leviathan and a very gut-wrenching story leading up to it....

May 20, 2025 · 4 min · 715 words · Christopher Johnson

Five Nights at Freddy's Game Removed from Roblox

Summary AFive Nights at Freddy’s game calledSurvival Crewwas removed fromRobloxright after its creator accidentally released it. The incident leftRobloxplayers puzzled, and the game’s developer scrambling to explain what was really going on. Robloxis an online gaming platform where users not only play games but also have the power to create their own. The platform hosts a plethora of user-generated content, offering a wide array of games across different genres. On the other hand,Five Nights at Freddy’s is a popular indie horror game series created by Scott Cawthon....

May 20, 2025 · 3 min · 562 words · Stephen Clayton

Games That Are Basically Interactive Art

Summary The evolution of gaming technology has given designers and developers more freedom when it comes to bringing their visions to life. The result is that modern video games are now seen as artwork in addition to being an entertainment medium. There’s currently an exhibit at theMuseum of Modern Art (MoMA)featuring video games as interactive art. A video game isn’t a work of art through its graphics and design alone. The level of immersion, realistic and sympathetic characters, and compelling story are also some of the factors that make a good game an interactive work of art....

May 20, 2025 · 4 min · 784 words · Bryan Hays

Genshin Impact Leak Teases Multiple New Liyue Characters

Summary A new leak fromGenshin Impacthas revealed a trio of upcoming characters that will be added to the RPG in the future, with each previously rumored. With just a few weeks left until the HoYoverse RPG introduces its newest playable region, fans have already been treated to teasers for plenty of new roster members. A recent trailer for Fontaine showed offseveral rumored characters including Lyney, Lynette, and Arlecchino among several others....

May 20, 2025 · 3 min · 470 words · Christopher Jones

GOG Halloween Sale Includes Free Game

GOG.com, formerly known asGood Old Games, is a digital game distributor that built its reputation around distributing older games to eager players. However, the site still sells new games as well, resulting in a delightful mix of titles from many gaming eras being featured in its many deals. Now, the spookiest season is drawing to a close, and GOG.com has revealed a Halloween Sale featuring a variety of classic games and one completely free game....

May 20, 2025 · 2 min · 391 words · Alicia Nelson

Hogwarts Legacy Releases Lengthy New Gameplay Showcase

Avalanche Software has hosted its second Gameplay Showcase event forHogwarts Legacy, showcasing theHarry Pottergame’s combat and flight in the open world.Hogwarts Legacy’s February 10 release date is growing nearer and nearer, and that meansHogwarts Legacyis becoming that much more complete. Avalanche is now ready to give an in-depth look at some ofHogwarts Legacy’s more exciting and complex features.What’s perhaps most exciting aboutHogwarts Legacy, more than any single feature or gameplay mechanic, is that it’s a fully open world based in theHarry Potteruniverse....

May 20, 2025 · 3 min · 499 words · Aaron Potter

How to Earn Renown Fast in Unicorn Overlord

With the fate of Fevrith on the line, it is up to Prince Alain and the rest of his Liberation forces to stand up against the might of the evil Zenorian Empire inUnicorn Overlord. However, it is hard to fight a war when the people do not believe in your cause, and in turn, limit your armies to just a few units instead of the full complement. It is thus vital that playersearn Renown as quickly as possibleinUnicorn Overlord,and here’s how to do exactly that....

May 20, 2025 · 3 min · 429 words · Peter House

How To Get A Bunch Of Flowers in DD2

Quick Links Dragon’s Dogma 2is full of NPCs for players to meet and raise their affinity with. Raising your affinity with an NPC can be done a few ways, with the go-to way being togive them a giftof an item that they like. While any item will be accepted as a gift, items that an NPC likes will offer many more affinity points. There is no direct way to check your affinity with an NPC aside from their cheeks turning red when you talk to them with a high affinity....

May 20, 2025 · 3 min · 435 words · Nicholas Lawson

Jujutsu Kaisen 236: What To Expect From The Chapter

Summary Jujutsu Kaisenfinally marked the conclusion to the fightbetween Gojo Satoru and Sukunain the previous chapter of the series. Right now, all eyes are onJujutsu Kaisen236, which fans are sure will be just as exciting as the previous chapter. Despite this fight having wrapped up, the aftermath of it is still to be dealt with and there is a lot of interesting stuff that could end up happening here. RELATED:Jujutsu Kaisen: Reasons Gojo Will Win Against Sukuna Fans are incredibly excited to see their favorite sorcerer emerge on top in this exciting clash, however, there is more to this fight than just that....

May 20, 2025 · 6 min · 1106 words · Derek Trujillo

Jujutsu Kaisen: Most Intelligent Jujutsu Sorcerers, Ranked

The latest wave of shonen anime has taken over the world by storm with a bevy of interesting series that have emerged out of nowhere.Jujutsu Kaisenis one such show that most fans simply can’t get enough of, mainly due to the interesting powers, stellar animation, andan interesting cast of characters.Watching the Jujutsu Sorcerers of the show use their intellect to deal with demons is a treat every single time. Cursed Techniques are great to witness and all, but their impact would certainly be lost if it wasn’t for the thinking that went behind these attacks as well....

May 20, 2025 · 6 min · 1087 words · Kendra Cruz

Kingdom Hearts 4 Disney World Wish List

Ever sinceKingdom Hearts 4was revealed, one of the major topics of speculation around the game has been in regard to which Disney worlds it will end up featuring. The third entry came with crossovers that likely surprised many players, and the upcoming sequel’s shift in art style has seemingly opened up the door for going even further down this route. With live action firmly on the table and much of Disney’s catalog already covered in previous games, there is a high probability that several worlds which fans have been requesting for years could finally make it intoKingdom Hearts 4alongside brand-new IPs....

May 20, 2025 · 5 min · 1032 words · Christina Robbins