How Derelicts’ Crafting Differs From Other Survival Horror Games

In the realm of survival games, crafting and building mechanics play a crucial role in immersing players in the world they inhabit.Derelicts, an upcoming post-apocalyptic survival game developed by Romain Piquot, seeks to set itself apart from its peers by offering a unique and engaging crafting system. Drawing inspiration from othersurvival games likeThe Forest, Piquot has designed a crafting experience that is more-hands on than usual. Derelicts' crafting system differentiates itself from mostsurvival gamesthrough an emphasis on using the tools at the player’s disposal....

July 4, 2025 · 4 min · 654 words · Kristine Lawson

How Jujutsu Kaisen Makes Yuji Earn It

Summary Shōnen protagonists can be relatable, cool, and inspiring, but they aren’t always the fan-favorite, and the tropes associated with the lead role can make them seem dull in comparison to the rest of the cast. There’s nothing wrong with preference, of course, but it’s unfortunate when a rather nuanced protagonist goes underappreciated, such as Yuji Itadori fromJujutsu Kaisen. On the surface, Yuji is perhaps the modern model of a likable shonen lead, from their casual and easily relatable attitude mixed with a superhuman kindheartedness equal only to their superhuman strength....

July 4, 2025 · 6 min · 1097 words · Todd Ellis

Is Persona 3 Worth Playing in 2022?

Thanks toPersona 5’s success during the last console generation, all eyes will be fixed on its inevitable successor. However, with news that the lastthree mainline games are coming to Game Pass next year, there’s more than enough opportunity to delve into its past before looking to the future.Persona 3is the first of those included, arriving on the service in its portable form initially intended for the PSP. It’s a game with a huge legacy, but a limited following, and players will want to experience all it has to offer....

July 4, 2025 · 4 min · 799 words · Zachary Gilbert

Jujutsu Kaisen: Why Sukuna’s Ten Shadows Technique is Stronger than Megumi’s

Summary Near the end ofJujutsu Kaisen’sCulling Game, Ryomen Sukuna manages to get out of Yuji Itadori’s body and forcefully enter Megumi Fushiguro’s body. When the King of Curses takes over Megumi’s body, he also has access to Megumi’s innate technique,the prized Ten Shadows Technique.From that moment on, Sukuna has repeatedly used this iconic cursed ability in numerous battles, including his legendary fight against Satoru Gojo. Interestingly enough, after witnessing how Sukuna fights with this versatile cursed ability, it’s clear that the King of Curses’s Ten Shadows Technique is way more powerful than Megumi’s Ten Shadows....

July 4, 2025 · 5 min · 1014 words · Alexander Martin

LEGO Star Wars Cal Kestis Minifigure Confirmed

Summary The previously hinted-atLEGO Star Warsminifigure ofStar Wars Jedi: Survivorprotagonist Cal Kestis has finally been confirmed as part of an upcoming Imperial Star Destroyer set. While the popularLEGO Star Warsline has primarily focused on theStar Warsmovies and shows, there have been sets and minifigures based on the numerous video games over the years. In addition to collectible versions of famousStar Warsgaming characters like Starkiller and Darth Malek, the lovable BD-1 fromStar Wars Jedi: Fallen Orderhad a model based on it back in 2022....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 600 words · Debbie Maldonado

Loki Mid-Season Sneak Peek Offers Glimpse At Final Episodes

Marvel Studios’Lokiis already halfway done and fans are curious to see how the Disney Plus series will wrap up the God of Mischief’s misadventures in just three episodes. Now, a new preview offers fans a glimpse at the final episodes of the series, and it appears the titular trickster will be in more than just a bit of trouble. Thefirst three episodes ofLoki, the third original series from Marvel Studios to date, follow the alternate version of the God of Mischief who escaped captivity after the Battle of New York during the Avengers' time-traveling heist inEndgame....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 553 words · Brian Garcia

Loki Season 1 Finale Could Have Had Multiple Different Endings

The following article contains spoilers for Loki’sseason finale. The third Marvel series on Disney Plus,Loki,premiered its season finale and left fans feeling both excited and worried for the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The episode revealed the next big bad villain of the MCU along with the possibility of another Multiversal war, which sets the stage for the upcoming Marvel Studios filmsSpider-Man: No Way HomeandDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 466 words · Cameron Porter

LOTR: What Are The Origins Of The Oliphaunts?

Samwise Gamgee is a relatively young hobbit, who has never stepped foot out of The Shire, where he has lived a simple life, full of simple pleasures, like gardening, drinking beer and smoking pipeweed. But he was always enamored with Bilbo’s stories and longed to see some of the creatures that the tales told of, including the elves of Rivendell and Lothlorien, and thetrolls that turned to stone in the daylightduring one of Bilbo’s adventures....

July 4, 2025 · 4 min · 819 words · Nicole Gallagher

NBA 2K24: How To Change The Shot Meter

There is a default shot meter inNBA 2K24but very few players will find that the standard is their favorite. There are all kinds of styles, colors, shapes, and locations for the shot meter so that each gamer can customize their own until the feedback feels just right. RELATED:Forgotten Unusual Sports Games But unlike making new players, shots, and animations, this particular feature can be a bit difficult to find.NBA 2K24has done some work giving players a selection of shot meters but it seems they’ve done equal work to hide this selection as well....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 369 words · John Barber

New Game Inspired by Classic Fallout Titles Delayed at the Last Minute

Summary Unfortunately, the isometric indie CRPG,Broken Roads, was delayed shortly before its launch. TheFallout-inspired gamewas set to release on July 15, 2025, however, due to a last-minute delay, it is now expected to be released in early 2024. The post-apocalyptic setting has become a popular one for many CRPGs, with titles likeFallout,Wasteland, andAtom RPGimmersing gamers in the harsh challenges of a depressing and broken world ravaged by cataclysmic events. With this in mind, Drop Bear Bytes, the developer ofBroken Roads, is taking things in an exciting new direction by actually basing its game world in a real-life setting....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 489 words · Barbara Ellis

New SaGa Game Revealed for Switch

Summary SaGa Emerald Beyond, a new installment in the beloved franchise, was announced in the latest Nintendo Direct, igniting enthusiasm among the long-standing fan base of the series. Known for its well-crafted storylines, strategic turn-based combat, and a free-form scenario system, theSaGafranchise has captivated gamers for years. The series, initiated in 1989 for the Game Boy, has been a prominent name in the RPG genre for more than three decades. With its 30th Anniversary celebrated in 2020 and thesuccess of recentSaGaremasters, anticipation for a new installment has been mounting....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 434 words · Jennifer Smith

PlayStation Has a New Partner Studio

Summary Istanbul-based Shadowfall Studio has announced that it is an officialPlayStationPartner. The indie developer is currently working on its debut project, codenamedProject Daeron, and it seems to have caught the eye of market-leading platform holderPlayStation. In recent years, PlayStation has been actively ramping up its efforts to find game development partners in nascent markets. The company launched “Hero Projects” in countries like China, India, and most recently, Africa to discover and fund promising game developers....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 402 words · Veronica Douglas

Pokemon Fan Makes Rug Featuring Gen 1 Ghost-Types

Many members of thePokemoncommunity are likely hyped about the launch ofPokemon ScarletandVioletlater this year. The new trailer revealed more about the game’sGen 9 starter Pokemon, legendaries, and more, sparking excitement within the fanbase. However, some players seem to like kicking it old school, and one fan showed their love for the first generation of Ghost-type Pokemon by making an amazing rug of Gastly, Haunter, and Gengar. Though more Ghost type Pokemon were introduced after Gen 1, it seems thePokemoncommunity still has a soft spot for the first three....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 399 words · Robert Shelton