Kaiju No. 8stormed into the consciousness of the anime fanbase in 2024, making a stunning debut with a pretty impressive premise which featured a lot of things that fans liked: explosions, huge monsters, andcharismatic characters. Among its characters are several really powerful ones from both the anime and manga that do battle and delight watchers and readers alike. In Hibino Kafka, fans have an unusual protagonist who is both on the older side and is goofy in the best way possible....

Kraftonhas acquired Eleventh Hour Games, the developer behind the action RPGLast Epoch. The publisher has found itself in the middle of some controversy lately, thanks to an ongoing legal battle withSubnautica 2’s former leadership team. It seems the media whirlwind has not slowed its growth, though, asKraftonhas a new studio under its corporate umbrella. Eleventh Hour has enjoyed some considerable success after releasing its first title in 2024. Now, asLast Epochgears up for its third season in August 2025, it has some even bigger news to share....

SpongeBob: Krusty Cook-Offhas suddenly arrived for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, and players can pick it up now. Though the game was originally a mobile title, this version ofSpongeBob: Krusty Cook-Offremoves the microtransactions in favor of a more traditional progression system. WhileSpongeBobfans on the Sony family of consoles are likely happy to get their hands on another title featuring the titular character, it’s not the end ofSpongeBobcelebrations for 2025. An upcomingbrand-newSpongeBobgamewill land later in 2025 from THQ Nordic, bringing players back under the sea for one more adventure....

Summary Formerly hidden by a thick fog, theWorld of Warcraft: Mists of Pandariahave lifted to reveal the game’s newest continent. There’s a lot to see and do in Pandaria as characters grind to the new level cap of 90, butseveral locations are more important than others, and players should attempt to reach these places as soon as possible. Some of these places are cities that provide high-level training and transportation, while others include dungeons and important quest hubs....

Summary Role-playing gamesoften include some kind ofpuzzleas part of the storyline or a way to reach a special treasure or hidden secret, and these puzzles can take on several different forms. It can be a minigame, such as chess, an arrangement of tiles, or a riddle that involves a magic word. Any Dungeon Master is also going to integrate a puzzle or two into their adventures, making them an intrinsic part of the overall RPG experience....

The Sims 4: Enchanted by Natureis the latest expansion pack in the series, and will bring fairies and a magical element to plants and the outdoors inThe Sims 4. Early reviews forEnchanted by Natureare already out, and the reception to some features is surprising, while others are as expected, especially alongside the free base game update thatThe Sims 4developer Maxis released in anticipation ofEnchanted by Nature. One of the biggest disappointments for Simmers is the very few landscaping objects in Build mode....

Summary Though it’s a relatively young medium, video games are old enough these days to have decades-old franchiseswith protagonist characterswell-known to gamers. Yet, as the gaming landscape continues to evolve and many gamers cry out for innovation, it’s hard not to wonder whether stalwart franchises couldn’t do with a change of central protagonist for a breath of fresh energy. To be clear, no game on this list has a bad protagonist....

Summary It’s been more than two years sinceFast Xcame out, and there is still no concrete news about when exactlyFast X: Part 2will release in theaters. That doesn’t mean Vin Diesel can’t hype up the fanbase a bit, though. TheFast & Furiousfranchise has grown intoone of the biggest film serieson the planet despite the longest of odds. WhenThe Fast and the Furious wasreleased in 2001 with up-and-comers Paul Walker and Vin Diesel in the starring roles, it was a mid-budget bet that teenage boys who like cars would show up to theaters across the country....

The confirmation that Adi Shankar, executive producer behind Netflix’sDevil May CryandCastlevaniaanime, has bought the screen rights toDuke Nukemcould prove to be excellent, albeit controversial, news for the ailing IP. While Shankar has been in the industry for many years now, typically as a showrunner and producer, he is arguably best known for his work on Netflix’s adaptations ofCastlevania,Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon, andDevil May Cry. Thanks to each series receiving critical acclaim, Shankar has become a surefire thing for future adaptations, with his name already attached to the likes ofAssassin’s Creed,Hyper Light Drifter,and nowDuke Nukem....

Leenzee Games has officially revealed the minimum and recommended PC specifications forWuchang: Fallen Feathers, giving PC players a breakdown of what kind of hardware they’ll need to get ready for the upcoming Soulslike. First announced back in 2021,Wuchang: Fallen Feathersis set in 17th-century China during the last stretch of the Ming dynasty, mixing historical settings with heavy dark fantasy elements. Wuchang: Fallen Feathersfollows Bai Wuchang, a pirate who’s suffering from memory loss and a strange illness called Feathering Disease....

Xbox Game Passhas recently addedTony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4to the Ultimate and PC tiers of its service. Developed by Iron Galaxy and published by Activision,Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4is one of the most exciting games to come toXbox Game Passin the last few weeks. Every month, new titles are added and removed from Xbox Game Pass. Earlier in July,Xbox Game Pass added a few new games, such asUltimate Chicken Horse,The Ascent, andMinami Lane....

An enterprising engineer inThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomhas designed a flying vehicle that consumes no power and, at least theoretically, should be able to keep on going forever.The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’s vehicles typically aren’t built to last, but this design’s special approach sidesteps that problem by offering a flying machine that requires no battery. The latest game inThe Legend of Zeldafranchise that places Link in the starring role passed its second anniversary last month, but players' ability to build unique constructs and vehicles like this one is keeping it fresh in many fans' minds....

Overwatch 2game director Aaron Keller recently said that, whileMarvel Rivalshas provided healthy competition for it, none of the recent features it has launched were developed in response to it. The superhero shooter lit a fire underOverwatch 2in many ways, but it has not forced Blizzard to develop anything it wasn’t already working on. WhenMarvel Rivalsofficially launched on July 15, 2025, all eyes were onOverwatch 2. NetEase’s take on the hero genre shooter borrowed heavily from the Blizzard classic, allowingMarvel Rivalsto innovate on things thatOverwatch 2still struggles with....