CategoriesNews GamingOne of the most confounding things about video games is how they often tell stories that are clearly meant to be real-world allegories rather than escapist fantasies, but are still often framed as such by the companies that make them. After playing four hours of Metaphor: ReFantazio, the upcoming fantasy RPG from the minds behind […]
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CategoriesNews GamingSpace Marine 2 is shaping up to quietly be one of the coolest games of 2024 and possibly the best Warhammer 40K game in some time. Ahead of its launch next month, developer Saber Interactive revealed a roadmap promising new weapons, maps, and more at no additional cost. How Alan Wake 2 Builds Upon The […]
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CategoriesNews GamingImage: Konami Why must good things always happen to other people? While today’s joint Nintendo Direct and Indie World showcase was full of amazing updates on existing games and announcements of new projects—like a Trails in the Sky remake—one of the best announcements of the day only aired in Japan. Konami’s seminal dating sim, Tokimeki […]
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CategoriesNews GamingJust in time for the upcoming Metal Gear Solid 3 remake, First 4 Figures is now taking pre-orders for its large statue recreating the iconic salute seen toward the end of the original game. Advertisement Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater was first announced back in May 2023. It’s a big, fancy remake of the […]
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CategoriesNews GamingMonster Hunter Wilds is going big. After months of trailers, teases, and hands-off looks at it, the upcoming title had its big blowout, complete with a playable Gamescom demo and a round of previews I was invited to. After about 90 minutes with some of the game’s opening hunts, I’m pretty confident Monster Hunter Wilds […]
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CategoriesNews GamingThe stinger is one of the most interesting scenes in the whole trailer. We see Carrey also playing Gerald Robotnik. In the games, Gerald is long gone by the time Shadow reawakens and attempts to destroy the world. Here, we see both grandfather and grandson meet and hug it out. Gerald was the secret villain […]
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CategoriesNews GamingHonkai: Star Rail has introduced a slew of new characters in its version 2.4 update, but the first one to be made playable is the broadsword-wielding Yunli. This Xianzhou native makes a big impression in the story content as she helps train fellow character March 7th with sword fighting. Her harsh (if not bratty) personality […]
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CategoriesNews GamingAs its name suggests, 7 Days to Die gives you a very generous week before everything turns to mud and blood. On the night of the seventh day, the Blood Moon rises, and hordes of zombies assault your position. Without careful preparation and planning, you’re liable to end your run early. We’re here to help! […]
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CategoriesNews GamingAfter months of waiting, theory-crafting, getting hyped over casting announcements, spotting worldwide ads in the wild, and surviving off of shoe teasers, we finally have the first trailer for Sonic the Hedgehog 3, complete with Keanu Reeves as the blue blur’s rival Shadow the Hedgehog. The Week In Games: A Rebirth, A Remake, And A […]
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CategoriesNews GamingThere’s no outfit in gaming with a stronger history of telling tales about picking fights with God than Square Enix. Literally or metaphorically, from Final Fantasy Legend/SaGa and Star Ocean to Xenogears and even some Final Fantasies, a foundational narrative in which our heroes push back against a cruel, manipulative creator is like a spinal […]
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