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Summary Quick Links Solo LevelingSeason 2 surpassed everyone’s expectations in terms of animation quality and direction. It was indeed the most successful anime series of 2025 so far. Each episode of the second season was an action-packed experience, but the ultimatefight between Jinwoo and the Ant Kingwas definitely the major highlight of Season 2. Given the popularity ofSolo Levelingafter the release of Season 2, one would assume that A-1 Pictures made a huge pile of money from the anime’s massive viewership....

Summary Films from the 80sare no strangers to hopping from the big screen to the screen right inside the player’s home, but many have been left in the dust with no playable version under their belt. With so much untapped potential and the trend of ’80s nostalgia still going strong, it feels inevitable for some of these timeless classics to make their return in a whole new way. While film franchises such asPredatorandIndiana Joneshave their fair share of games, many other series aren’t nearly as lucky....

Twitchand Kick streamer Adin Ross has opened up about a massive $140 million offer that Kick made to him, Kai Cenat, and IShowSpeed, which ended up being rejected by the latter two. Kick, which launched in late 2022 to take onTwitch, has been aggressively chasing big names as it tries to build its platform. Adin Ross was one of the first major streamers to make the switch to Kick and later pushed other top creators to follow....

Quick Links Persona 5: The Phantom Xallows players to earn money (Yen) to spend on different item stores in Shibuya by working part-time at different establishments. In addition to earning Yen, working part-time also raises one of your social stats depending on the type of work you’re doing. The Flower Shop is one of these establishments that allows you to raise the Kindness stat. However, there are random moments when you’ll have to answer a few questions....

It’s that time again for anApex Legendsmidseason update, with Respawn Entertainment bringing in new skins, new events, new ways to play, and of course, the all-important character meta changes. It’ll be interesting to see how all of this impacts the second split ofApex Legends, as the list of changes is quite extensive. At a glance,split two ofApex Legendsseason 25features the Future Icons Event, a new variant of Arenas: Duels, new character skins, a new Prestige skin for Wattson, and more....

Assassin’s Creed ShadowsTitle Update 1.0.6 is now available for download. This release introduces new story content, expandsAssassin’s Creed Shadows' roster of allies, and adds an extra-hard difficulty setting, among other novelties. The latest mainlineAssassin’s Creedgamehas received a handful of patches since its late March launch. Two such updates, identified by version numbers 1.0.4 and 1.0.5, were rolled out over the course of May 2025. Another patch bumping the game’s version number up to 1....

LEGO has announced that it’s releasing a hugeBatman: Arkham Asylumset, complete with mini-figures of the masked hero and the game’s villains. Released back in 2009,Batman: Arkham Asylumredefined the superhero genre with its calculated combat and an immersive setting that made the asylum feel both isolating and terrifying at times. As a toy company, LEGO is no stranger to creating elaborate sets based on superhero franchises. In the past,LEGO released a Batmobile replicathat came with mini-figures of Batman and Harley Quinn, detachable launchers, and more....

EA has revealed several upcoming changes toBattlefield 6’s class and weapons system. Much about the upcoming game, including its release date and official name, remains a mystery, but the team behind it has offered regular updates on its development and how it’s trying to craft the best player experience possible. The latest of these announcements details a few important adjustments to the ever-evolving classes in theBattlefieldseries. The next entry in EA’s long-running shooter series is looking like its biggest yet....

Hardcore gamers will always occupy a niche in the industry, with many skilled players feeling like their needs are finally being metcourtesy ofDark Souls' immense successand the rise of indie gaming. Various genres have started catering to a hardcore group of players who are almost gluttons for punishment. It helps that the oppressive atmosphere of ahorrorgame intensifies the stress induced by its tough gameplay. Players need to learn a title’s in-depth gameplay mechanics and get used to failing if they want to eventually become skilled at the following horror games....

Summary Japanese folklorehas been the foundation of some of the most chilling, creative Japanese horror games ever made. Rooted in centuries-old tales of Yōkai (shape-shifting monsters), Yūrei (vengeful spirits), and mysterious rituals, these legends have long haunted the country’s cultural imagination. What setsJapanese folklore horrorgames apart isn’t just their creepy settings or grotesque monsters. It’s how deeply these stories are woven into the core of the experience, from the rules of survival to the design of every haunted alley and shrine....

Summary As its status as the best-selling game of all time remains relatively solid, even nearly fifteen years after its original release,Minecraftis a true modern classic. As a result, the core gameplay and aesthetic design of the franchise have been adapted in various ways to support a long list of multimedia projects since its inception. From inaugural entries that defined a generation of players to genre-bending spin-offs that prove as entry-level experiences, theMinecraftproperty has seen seemingly exponential growth in the nearly fifteen years it has been on the market....

Video games that structure themselves as prequels to existing stories have some big shoes to fill. Writers are both freed and shackled by prequels, allowing them to craft original stories that are riveting but must also tie in to the events that have already transpired. When these prequels nail everything, fans can enjoy some of the best video games that they can get their hands on. The open-world genre is especially spoiled in this regard, with fans enjoying a bunch of stellar prequels that let them explore massive sandboxes with a ton of things to do....

Blind Descentis the debut title by Turkish indie studio Pokuch, an open-world survival crafting game with an extraterrestrial spin on the often Earth-based genre. Rather than using procedural generation,Blind Descentwill feature a bespoke, handcrafted rendition of a vast and lively underground expanse on Mars populated with flora and fauna that’s both alien yet eerily familiar. As one does in the genre, players will begin by crafting basic amenities, gradually discovering new tools and resources to expand theirsurvivaland exploration opportunities....