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Summary Thefantasy mangagenre already presents an opportunity to explore otherworldly narratives, but a series that comes coupled with unbelievableartbecomes a memorable one. Where other series may be more action- or lore-based, these books are successful in combining both narrative and exquisite art to take the experience of reading them to the next level. All these fantasy manga boast artwork brilliance, with colorful settings, expressive character design, and engaging paneling that makes each chapter look like a feast of images....

Major spoilers ahead for The Last of Us Part 2 The Last of Us Part 2was released on July 31, 2025. As the world was in the throes of the COVID-19 epidemic, Naughty Dog brought audiences one of its darkest stories yet.The Last of Us Part 2was highly anticipated ahead of its launch, but once the game arrived, Ellie and Joel’s next chapter was quickly embroiled in controversy. In the game’s prologue, Joel is abruptly killed....

Quick Links Fortniteis hosting its annual summer event, and for two weeks straight, items will be unvaulted on a daily basis. Gamers will be able to play with a familiar item for 24 hours before it is put back in the vault and replaced with another fun item. During the 24 hours that an item is available, players can complete a challenge with it to receive 5,000 XP. During June 30 and July 1, the Minigun makes a return toFortniteBattle Royale....

A newGenshin Impactleak has revealed the potential release dates and team composition roles of two popular characters, Varka and Alice, who are expected to join the roster in the next couple of months. With the Natlan arc slowly coming to an end,Genshin Impactfans are excited to see what the next major region might bring. The addition of a new major region is always the most exciting annual event in the world ofGenshin Impact, as it introduces tons of new content, including new explorable terrain, playable characters, and compelling storylines....

Developer Sucker Punch Productions is currently celebratingGhost of Tsushima’s fifth anniversary with the gaming community. As a way to give back, players can bag a free reward currently on offer.Ghost of Tsushimahad a significant impact on the gaming industry upon its 2020 launch, presenting samurai Jin Sakai’s mission to protect Tsushima Island from the harrowing Mongol invasion of Japan. Set in 1274,Tsushimaoffered a balanced escape between picturesque exploration and intense combat, and five years later, fans are welcoming its successor title with open arms....

Summary Hideo Kojima’s legendaryMetal Gear Solidis known for its bold storylines and revolutionary gameplay, but also for its fantastic and sometimes fantastically peculiar boss encounters. In a way,MGSpaved the way to the re-popularization of the boss formula that FromSoft’s Souls series would later begin. Boss battles are made interesting by their challenge, and Hideo Kojima never falters when it comes to coming up with original ways to prevent the old formula of the enemy with the large health bar from going stale....

Arrowhead Game Studios has revealed an update to the Super Citizen Edition ofHelldivers 2and its equivalent upgrade is coming on August 26, replacing the Steeled Veterans Warbond with a Warbond Token redeemable for any Premium Warbond. The token is being introduced in response to community feedback regarding an issue whereHelldivers 2players who purchased the Steeled Veterans Warbond – either through in-game purchases or with the Super Citizen Edition upgrade – could accidentally buy the Warbond a second time....

Sony’sHorizonfranchise is a compelling one, to be sure, despite its open-world issues and hit-and-miss character writing. It’s the strongest aspects of the franchise—the visuals, combat, and RPG elements—that will keep it sustained into the future, and thefollow-up toHorizon Forbidden Westwill no doubt attempt to expand on such crown jewels. But whatever the nextHorizongame looks like, it’s safe to say that it will be a PlayStation exclusive, at least at first. Guerrilla Games, the studio behind theHorizonfranchise, is a Sony-owned studio, and has been instrumental in the so-called “console wars” during the past two hardware generations, further buttressing PlayStation’s robust first-party library....

Though it was officially announced back in 2022,Control 2still has a ways to go. After two years of quiet, Remedy confirmed in August 2024 thatControl 2was in its production readiness stage, and in February of this year, it finally entered full production.Control 2’s full production phaseis expected to last at least 15 months, and according to Remedy’s 2025 annual report, it could even last up to 26 months. That’s quite the wait, butFBC: Firebreakis here to offer a stopgap....

The best hero shooters present players with an expansive roster filled with interesting and distinct characters. The visual and gameplay designs of these playable characters are so important, as much of the game’s success hinges on how it feels to play as these heroes. But anunderrated aspect of hero shootersis these characters' in-universe history, andMarvel Rivalsis packed to the brim with lore. Somewhat hidden inside each character’s Hero Profile, most ofMarvel Rivals' lore takes the form of long text passages that players unlock by completing specific events....

Quick Links Throughout the player’s exploration ofWuchang: Fallen Feathers, they will come across multiple red-lined stone doors known as Mysterious Gates. These gates offer the player two choices, and upon selecting an option, Wuchang will either be teleported to a new location or the gate will open, revealing something behind it. There are multiple riddle doors, and choosing the wrong option may cause players to miss out on a trophy/achievement in their current playthrough....

Quick Links There are a few sections ofStellar Bladewhere EVE’s Blood Edge stops working, forcing players to rely entirely on their ranged attacks. This can be somewhat problematic, as, to begin with,EVE will only be able to carry 30 slug rounds, which can quickly lead to her running out of ammo while battling Naytiba and thus being left unable to attack. Granted, there are usually plenty of ammo drops and ammo refill stations dotted around gun-only sections, as well as ways to increase the number of slug rounds that EVE can carry....

Quick Links Most of the characters inDate Everythinghave rather peculiar personalities. Which makes sense considering they are actual objects rather than humans. Players will find themselves intrigued, charmed, seduced, and maybe even baffled by the conversations they can have with the Dateables, who are allvoiced by iconic names in the industry. One slightly intense but well-meaning character is Farya, the personification of a first-aid kit. She is dramatic and somewhat threatening due to her intense interest in wounds, but players who want to romance her will need to possess a certain level of medical knowledge....