Quick Links Persona5: The Phantom Xhas the same five Social Stats Wonder will have to raise to get closer to hisSynergy Bonds: Knowledge, Guts, Charm, Proficiency, and Kindness. Unlike the original game, each social stat can now be raised up to rank 20, and it will take players a lot of Action Points to max out each one. Each Social Stat can be raised through all sorts of actions through City Activities....

Death Stranding 2: On the Beachhas been off to a really great start, garnering universal acclaim and positioning itself to be a Game of the Year front-runner for 2025. In just about every way, the sequel is a massive refinement of its predecessor, taking the formula that worked before and polishing its rough edges, along with giving it plenty of increased accessibility to boot. However, just as it is with any game,Death Stranding 2hasn’t been able to avoid criticism across the board, with one of its biggest points of contention revolving around an unspoken penalty that occurs when players attempt to make bulk deliveries....

As the release date forGrand Theft Auto 6slowly draws closer, I find myself growing increasingly excited by the prospect of exploring the game’s map. Perhaps even more so than finally getting hands onGrand Theft Auto 6itself after such an agonizing wait. The map is the centerpiece ofeveryGrand Theft Autogame. It’s where lasting memories are made, a key factor in why eachGTAhas such staying power. It’s a credit to Rockstar that Los Santos still feels fun and exciting after almost 12 years of driving through the same streets on a daily basis....

An executive producer at Xbox Game Studios has been heavily criticized for recommending AI tools to recently laid-off workers in the games industry. On July 20, 2025,Microsoftannounced significant layoffs that will affect approximately 4% of its workforce, or around 9,000 employees. These layoffs particularly affected its gaming divisions asMicrosoftshuttered studios like The Initiative, canceled games like thePerfect Darkreboot and Rare’sEverwild, and reduced headcount at other major developers under the Xbox umbrella, such asForza Motorsport’s Turn 10....

Summary Zach Cregger has made a name for himself in the horror movie genre, and all eyes are on his upcomingResident Evilreboot. The filmmaker has recently shared what audiences can expect from his movie and how it compares to the beloved video game franchise. A few years after the game first came out in 1996,Paul W.S. Anderson wrote and directed the first film in the franchise, which was released in 2002....

Dead Spacecreator Glen Schofield has recently announced bad news about his next project, letting his followers know that due to a lack of proper financing, he may not direct another game. Glen Schofield is a video game designer, famous for his work onDead Spaceand the survival horror genre—but despite his notable trajectory, the game industry may not see another title from him. Dead Spacewas one of those titles that came to break the mold, introducing a bunch of innovative gameplay mechanics and a strong narrative that gave the horror genre a fresh twist....

The following contains major spoilers forBatman: Arkham Knight,Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League,Batman: Arkham Shadow, and the overarching throughline of the Arkhamverse. 10 years ago,Batman: Arkham Knightcould have—and maybe should have—been a bookend to theArkhamgames and their Arkhamverse canon. It’s hard to deny how much effort went into providing a semblance of closure inBatman: Arkham Knightand, despite leaving a foot wedged in the doorway, it is likely the cleanest and most satisfying conclusion the Arkhamverse could have ever received....

Summary Next to its monsters andstellar survival horrorgameplay, theResident Evilfranchise is perhaps most well-known for its cast of iconic characters, who are recognizable not just among the horror community, but in gaming as a whole. That being said, as much as fans love the series' mainstays, there are quite a few characters who, having faded into obscurity in the shadow of protagonists like Leon and Chris, are sorely missed. Focusing on characters who have yet to have their own solo outing (sorry, Jill), the list below compiles some oftheResident Evilcharacters that not only need to return to the franchise but should take the reins in a future installment....

Summary Horror gaming can offer memorable and impactful experiences if those playing manage to resonate with the themes and gameplay that the titles are trying to convey. Sadly, it’s easy for games in this genre to rely more on shock value instead of a thought-provoking experience. So,when certain horror titles manage to tell a great story, they become all the more notable. This is especially true in the case of scary games with ambitious stories that are told via multiple protagonists....

A gaming marketing analyst looking intoSteam’s success and how its users spend time and money on games has referred to the userbase as “a bunch of drunken sailors who spend money irresponsibly.” The comparison may surprise or offend someSteamfans, but despite the harsh wording, the analyst has some data backing up his claims. It’s been an ongoing joke that gamers havemore games in their libraries than they actually have time to play, yet they still keep spending money on new games....

Summary Quick Links It looks likeKagurabachifans might be getting a big announcement soon. The official X account for Anime NYC announced that series creator Takeru Hokazono will be attending the event, which takes place from August 21-24, later this summer. Hokazonowill be attending the event alongside his editor, Takuro Imamura, who also worked onMy Hero Academia.Plenty of fans are expecting a big announcement to come from his appearance, but will it?...

Summary Date Everythinghas an assortment of objects for the player to fall madly in love with. While some players may feel that they simply have to press the right options, some of these objects require the player to put in an extra bit of effort byhaving certain SPECS statsavailable to them. With over 100 fine dateables to fall in love with, some players may find themselves struggling with who to pursue first, especially when looking for the best stories....

Summary Farming simulators or games have become synonymous with the termcozy games, as they are designedwith the idea of relaxationin mind. Life is chaotic for everyone right now as they slog through hours of work and studying just to get by in their day-to-day-life, and the only way they can start up a farm in the quietness of the countryside is in their dreams or through these games that offer this escapism....