The 2025 Abragames Pitch Contest, held duringGamescom LATAM 2025, concluded with a victory for Mito Games’Tupi: The Legend of Arariboia,a roguelite RPG featuring monster recruitment, base building, Social Links, and more.Tupitells a fantastical story based in Brazilian culture and mythology, with gameplay reminiscent of theShin Megami TenseiandPersonaseries. Protagonist Arariboia must gain the aid of an expansive cast of spirits to restore his destroyed village and save his people. Game Rant spoke withTupi’sgame director Leon Zigoni, lead programmer Rafael Calmon, and Mito Games CPO, Rafael Lontra, aboutTupi’sinspiration, development process, and more....

AlthoughDisneylandhas been celebrating its 70th Anniversary since mid-May and will continue to do so until well into 2026, the park’s official 70th “birthday” is today, July 17th. It’s sure to be a big day for Disneyland Park, which could potentially play host to some surprises for guests that make the trek to Anaheim later this week. However, one planned experience that will debut on July 17th is the Walt Disney – A Magical Life attraction, a celebration of the man behind one of the world’s most iconic brands....

The next title being added to Xbox Game Pass isRematch,which launchedon June 19. Being touted as a cross between real-life soccer andRocket League,Slocap’sRematchoffers a third-person experience for online competitive play. The developer has emphasized that there are no player stats to keep track of and that winning a match relies solely on skill, reaction speed, and coordination. AndSlocap’s previous work on the hit action titlesSifuandAbsolverhas translated into a focus on “reactivity and precision, as well as conveying physicality and impact” inRematch....

Xbox Game Pass Standardmembers can start playingTrials of ManaandLegend of Manaas part of their subscriptions starting today. The two Square Enix titles add to the ever-growing selection of JRPGs onXbox Game Pass Standard. Trials of ManaandLegend of Manaare both modernized versions of older games, but they fall into different categories. Released in 2020,Trials of Manais a remake of the 1995 Japanese Super Famicom (SNES) exclusiveSeiken Densetsu 3, fully rebuilt in 3D and voice-acted....

Summary HBO is currently putting together an impressive cast for the upcomingHarry Pottertelevision show, and fans are eagerly awaiting further news on who will be part of the initial season. While many of the actors joining the cast are essentially signing themselves up for the next eight years due to how long their characters are part of the story, that’s not the case with everyone. SomeHarry Pottercharacters are only part of the story for a specific period in JK Rowling’s original novels....

An old MrBeastYouTubevideo from more than a decade ago is making the rounds, drawing attention for how accurately it foresaw the platform’s direction. In the video, a much younger Jimmy Donaldson shares his thoughts on whereYouTubecould be headed, and many of his predictions, including one about his own rise, turned out to be surprisingly on point. MrBeast’s 2015 Video Predicted His Fame In addition,MrBeast recently announced what he describes as his largest content creator collaborationyet....

Summary Horror games are one of the genres of games that rely most on their visual style, as this can make or break it. This doesn’t necessarily mean they need to look hyperrealistic in any way, as indie developers have made careers from even pixelated horror games, but they need to grab the player in some way. One way to do this is by opting for a unique color palette, or doing away with color entirely and utilizing a more monochromatic experience....

Quick Links There are a total of nine difficulties inPEAK, but at the start of the game, you only have two options: Tenderfoot and PEAK. Tenderfoot is the game’s easy mode, but you won’t be able to unlock higher difficulties and sashes unless youfinish the game on the default PEAK(or higher) difficulty. Higher difficulties inPEAKtake the form of Ascent sashes,which present new challenges and debuffsthat players must overcome as they continue raising their Ascent rank....

Quick Links With the “Ultra Unlock: Hisui Celebration” event, almost every Pokemon from the Hisui region can now be caught inPokemon GO. As their titles indicate, Hisuian Pokemon are Pokemon that were first spotted and registered in the Hisui region. While there are some never-before-seen species such as Overqwil and Sneasler, there are some returning Pokemon that have a regional form, such as Growlithe and Voltorb. Despite this, the way of obtaining the Hisuian Pokemon inPokemon GOis different from the mainline games....

If you’re planning to upgrade to AMD’s AM5 platform without breaking the bank, this Prime Day deal is perfect for you. Amazon has slashed several Ryzen 9000 series processors to all-time lows, including the Ryzen 5 9600X, whichhas hit $165 for the first time since launch. According toCamelcamelcamel, this marks the CPU’s cheapest price ever, sitting just $5 above the older 7600X. If you’ve been torn between the two, this deal makes the newer 9600X far more compelling....

Now playable on both the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2,Animal Crossing: New Horizonsfans are continuing to share fun builds from the hit title, including one clever user who designed a Viking boat cemetery on their in-game island.Animal Crossing: New Horizonsis the latest entry in the iconicAnimal Crossingfranchise, and while no new mainline entry has yet been announced, players are finding plenty of ways to enjoy the series' latest game....

With the Nintendo Switch 2 now out in the world, many are wondering what exclusive titles may be on the horizon. The Switch 2’s current lineup is looking a little slim despite the console being a major financial success. Many eyes are no doubt on what upcoming announcements Nintendo has under its sleeve. One of the biggest possible announcements is a successor toAnimal Crossing: New Horizons. WithAnimal Crossing: New Horizonstaking the world by storm at launch, a sequel seems like a guarantee....

Summary Nazeeh Tarsha, the official English voice actor for Kafka Hibino made his appearance at Anime Expo on the weekend of July 4th. Also known for his roles as Uri Reiss fromAttack on Titanand Seth Lowell fromZenless Zone Zero, Nazeeh graduated from the University of Florida in 2015 with a BA in Theatre Performance. This year,Game Rantwas able to sit down with him to discuss his role and himself inKaiju No....