Despite its many differences, most of which can be attributed to looming gacha mechanics,Persona 5: The Phantom Xis definitely still aPersonagame, in the traditional sense. The series' fundamentals, such as turn-based combat, social simulation, and an in-game calendar, are all retained inPhantom X, and its art style and general tone are especially consistent withthe originalPersona 5. The similarities betweenPersona 5: The Phantom Xand other entries in the series include a romance system: players can woo a handful of NPCs via the game’s social-sim features....

Summary The Final Saga ofOne Piecehas a lot of promise. It could possibly end up as the greatest stretch of arcs in manga history. Eiichiro Oda has already shown that he is not going to hold back, and all the big names will be participating in the Final Saga. Unfortunately, not all characters will get the opportunity to display their strength in the Final Saga. There will be many One Piece characters who will have to settle for a limited role....

Summary Quick Links Oda has finally done what fans have wanted him to do for years, and that is introduce the legendary figure, Rocks D. Xebec, in theOne Piecestory properly. Fans know very well that Rocks is incredibly powerful and this much was evident in the story right from the very beginning, when Oda first mentioned Rocks in the Wano arc. However, hearing about the legend and seeing him in the flesh are two different things....

As manyPalworldplayers on PS5 are painfully aware, the game is currently suffering from some severe auto-saving issues. This criticalPalworldauto-save bughas been causing players to lose hours of in-game progress, and is no doubt prompting many to put their copy ofPalworldon ice until it’s resolved. Luckily, there’s a slew of similar titles on PS5 that are worth checking out in the meantime. There are a number of factors that contribute toPalworldbeing a special game: its survival-crafting gameplay loop is familiar, but well-tuned, making it both approachable and compelling in the long-term, while its legally questionablePokemon-esque premise provides a strong X-factor....

Quick Links Niantic launchedPokemon GOon July 07, 2025, which means it’s been nine years since the game came out. Of course, thegotta-catch-em-all simulatorisn’t making as much money as it used to, but there are still millions of players who are on the hunt for the next addition of Pocket Monsters, new raids, and whatever other events get added. To celebrate the 9th anniversary ofPokemon GO, Niantic is throwing abig event, appropriately called the9th Anniversary Party....

Quick Links Hisuian Qwilfishand its evolution,Overqwil, were introduced to Poke-fans inPokemon Legends: Arceusin 2022, along with some otherHisuian forms. The pair of Dark/Poison type monsters can also be caught inPokemon GO, but evolving Hisuian Qwilfish into Overqwil requires an extra step that you may be confused about. If you navigate to the profile page of a Hisuian Qwilfish inPokemon GO, you’ll see the Evolve Button and the text underneath it, which reads, “Adventure together to evolve....

Pokemon TCG Pocketwill likely release the upcoming A4 set’s teaser trailer during the next Pokemon Presents on July 22. Counting the mini-sets,Pokemon TCG Pockethas released eight themed booster packs so far, with A4 being the fourth major set and the ninth overall. The last timePokemon Presents revealed aPokemon TCG Pocketexpansionwas on July 25, 2025. Celebrating the franchise’s 29th anniversary on Pokemon Day, the presentation featured an extended trailer for the Triumphant Light set, also known as the A2a expansion, that followed Space-Time Smackdown’s release....

There are several great decks to build inPokemon TCG Pocket, and even though not all of them will be the best of the bunch in high-ranking competitive battles, there are a select few that actively shape the meta for what it is. Eevee Grove didn’t add enough revolutionary cards for all types, but some decks old and new all benefit a lot from the new cards, such asSylveon Ex in Greninja decksor Flareon Ex in several Fire decks....

Amazon’s Prime Day is LIVE, andPCbuilders just scored the golden ticket. The Ryzen 9 9950X, AMD’s flagship 16-core beast,is at its best price ever,slashed from $649 to $434for Amazon Prime members. If you’ve been waiting to upgrade your rig, this is your moment to strike. This CPU dominates high-end gaming and productivity builds, and with $215 saved, you can reinvest in a faster DDR5 RAM kit or PCIe Gen5 NVMe drive....

Summary Enchanting inSkyrimisone of the most useful skills in the game. With it, players can add effects to their weapons and armor, customizing them to fit any playstyle they choose. With the Extra Effect perk, the most skillful of enchanters inSkyrimcan put two enchantments on a single item. This perk is at the top of the Enchanting skill tree, requiring a maxed-out Enchanting skill to purchase. Combiningenchantments on armoris a bit trickier than doing so for weapons, since not every enchantment can be placed on every piece of gear....

TheStop Killing Gamesmovement has just gained a major ally in the form of European Parliament Vice President Nicolae Stefanuta. Originally started by YouTuber Ross Scott in 2024 over the delisting ofThe Crew, the Stop Killing Games movement has been building support with the goal of preventing online multiplayer titles from being shut down - which prevents fans from being able to play them in any way. Stop Killing Games has also caught the attention of video game companies and the people who used to work for them....

11 Bit Studios has finally releasedThe Alters, another unique and memorable entry in a long line of experimental survival games from the Polish developer. And whileThe Altersis certainly a departure for 11 Bit Studios in a number of ways, it’s easy to see the lines connecting it,This War of Mine, and theFrostpunkduology. Indeed,The Altersfeels both radically original and an obvious next step for its creators. Out ofThe Alters' myriad distinctions, perhaps the most significant is its narrative....

Summary Open-world games have always been known for the expansive environments and sprawling landscapes that areready to be explored, many of which contain plenty of secrets to find along the way. There is no better feeling than finding a hidden passage or unlocking a concealed door to reveal an entirely new area that would otherwise have stayed hidden. Many games excel at cramming every corner of the world with secret content that, for many players, will go undiscovered for their entire playthrough, while others keep it subtle, adding in one or two Easter egg sections for keen-eyed players to enjoy in the midst of all the action and chaos....