The Best Nintendo Switch Games of 2021

Even with the pandemic going on, Nintendo has been going strong with the support of the Nintendo Switch by offering loads of entertaining titles throughout 2021. This year may not be on the same levels as Nintendo in 2017 withBreath of the WildandSuper Mario Odyssey, but it definitely comes close. In alphabetical order, here’s a list of Game Rant’s top 10 best Nintendo Switch games of 2021. RELATED:10 Games You May Have Missed In 2020 Cruis’n Blast Most racing games these days are made to feel realistic and typically feature advanced graphical effects and impressive visuals, such asForza Horizon 5, and then there aregames likeCruis’n Blast, which throws all of that out of the window....

July 21, 2025 · 8 min · 1525 words · Heather White

The Good And Bad Things About Ikai

Ikaiis a unique and twisted first-person horror game with heavy psychological elements. Taking place in a Japanese forest village setting,Ikaitasks budding horror-filled enthusiasts with exploring a dark and moody location, solving puzzles, finding secrets, and simply trying to survive. While all of that might sound quite fun to many horror fans, the game can often come across as feeling unpolished, janky, and uninspired. RELATED:The Best Horror Games (According To Metacritic) First-person horror games seemingly release each and every month with plenty of gems likeEvil InsideorMartha is Deadbut with plenty of stinkers such asAgony....

July 21, 2025 · 5 min · 1051 words · Michael Williams

The Umbrella Academy Season 3 Review

In a world rife with comic book adaptations and superhero stories,The Umbrella Academystill manages to break the mold. Newcomers might have trouble keeping up with the metric tons of lore, family dynamics, and plot lines, but this season contains most of the payoff fans have been waiting for. Season 3, like the first two seasons, was developed for Netflix by Steve Blackman and Jeremy Slater. Fans of the comic will recognize the loose adaptation of eachseries of Gerard Way’songoing franchise as the inspiration for a season of the show....

July 21, 2025 · 4 min · 824 words · Linda Baldwin

Transformers: War For Cybertron

Nexflix’s incredibleTransformers: War for Cybertrontrilogy is finally getting ready to release its anticipated third installment. In an action-packed civil war full of uncertainties, the third chapter in the trilogy,Transformers: War for Cybertron - Kingdom, introduces fans to a new species of transformer beasts, allowing for an epic ending battle between the Autobots and Decepticons. Atrailer toTransformers: War for Cybertron- Kingdomwas finally released, promising the most intense series in the trilogy to date....

July 21, 2025 · 2 min · 416 words · Christopher Torres

World of Warcraft Reveals Plans for The War Within Alpha Test

Summary World of Warcraftjust announced the plans for its public alpha testing period forThe War Within, with the first public build going live on April 18. Each week after that, new parts of the nextWorld of Warcraftexpansion will be available to test for players lucky enough to receive an invitation. The War Within, the first expansion ofWorld of Warcraft’s Worldsoul Saga, is getting closer and closer to launch. According to the roadmapWorld of Warcraftshared for 2024, the alpha test forThe War Withinwas planned to begin beforeWoW: DragonflightSeason 4 on April 23, so fans have been expecting an announcement for the last few weeks....

July 21, 2025 · 2 min · 417 words · Kevin Garcia

Xbox March Event will Focus on Indie Games and STALKER 2

Plenty of players have been on the lookout for more news on theXboxgaming event in March. While there have been various leaks and rumors aboutthe Xbox gaming event, now there is official news about what to expect later this month straight from Xbox. A recent post from Xbox Wire revealed details about theXboxMarch 2021 event, what it is, what will be featured, and where players can check it out. Xbox’s ID@Xbox and Twitch will be partnering up to host an online showcase event next Friday, March 26, and it will show many independent games, some of which players may be familiar with....

July 21, 2025 · 2 min · 412 words · Alexander Estrada

Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 Needs to Make One Key Change to Weapons

Back in 2017,The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildvery quickly became one of the most popular game’s on the Nintendo Switch, at the very least. Many subsequent open-world adventure games have drawn inspiration fromBreath of the Wild’s elegant simplicity in environmental design and scenario, but like any other critically acclaimed title, nothing is perfect.Breath of the Wildin particular received lots of criticism on one specific portion of gameplay: the weapons....

July 21, 2025 · 5 min · 868 words · Tina Carter

'Lonely Castle in the Mirror' Anime Film Review

From acclaimed anime director Keiichi Hara (known for his extensive work on the various anime incarnations of Doraemon as well as the 2015 arthouse-darling featureMiss Hokusai),Lonely Castle in the Mirroris a unique and important work of anime filmmaking. At almost two hours in length to adapt the acclaimed 2017 Japanese novel from Mizuki Tsujimura, the relatively long an anime feature economically uses its runtime to weave a deft, if a little uneven, story of the challenges and traumas of coming-of-age....

July 20, 2025 · 4 min · 712 words · Melissa Jordan

10 Best Hunter Tools In Bloodborne, Ranked

Bloodborneis just as hard as any other Soulslike game.It has tough bosses, surprising ambushes, and enemies that do their utmost to have the players' blood spilled. While the games may differ in many ways, there are some things that stayed consistent fromBloodbornetoDark Souls: summoning friends or NPCs for assistance, dodging (even though in this game it’s a dash, instead of a roll), and spells, also known as Hunter Tools. RELATED:Bloodborne: 10 Things You Didn’t Know About The Fishing Hamlet With Hunter Tools replacing spells, fans of previous FromSoftware games had to acclimate to a new system....

July 20, 2025 · 5 min · 1012 words · Stephanie Dougherty

Adin Ross Announces Boxing Match

FormerTwitchstreamer Adin Ross has caused a stir in the streaming world by recently revealing that he will be stepping into the boxing ring for an upcoming match, leaving fans and followers eagerly anticipating more details on this exciting development. Adin is just the latest in a growing trend of top streamers who have expanded their brands beyond the streaming platform. Onenotable example is the Paul brothers, Jake Paul and Logan Paul, who have become some of the most successful crossover stars from the world of streaming to the sport of boxing....

July 20, 2025 · 2 min · 403 words · Michael Bell

Animal Kingdom Season 6 Episode 8 Review

This review contains spoilers for season 6 of Animal Kingdom.“Revelation” is a beautifully crafted and evenly paced episode of TNT’sAnimal Kingdom,and gives its cast plenty of room to shine. With some minor plots from the crime thriller’s final season having been resolved, the more extensive issues begin to have a larger role to play in “Revelation.” “Revelation” continues to chip away at the new foundation the Cody boys are trying to build and what that future may look like for themselves, and those involved with them....

July 20, 2025 · 5 min · 915 words · Keith Sanchez

Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Eivor May Have More in Common With Black Flag's Edward Than You Think

Since the very beginning of the franchise, theAssassin’s Creedseries main focus has been telling the story of conflict between two very different groups throughout all of recorded human history. TheAssassins stand for free will, new ideas, and growth of the individual. On the other hand, the Templar Order is more interested in saving humanity from themselves by controlling free will and guiding the world towards what they feel is a better world....

July 20, 2025 · 5 min · 898 words · Lindsay Black

Axiom Verge 2 Will be Epic Games Store Exclusive on PC

Earlier today, The Epic Games Store held its Spring Showcase, revealing several upcoming games that would be coming to the popular PC storefront. During the broadcast, it was revealed thatKingdom Heartswould be making its jump to the PCfor the first time via the Epic Games Store and thatChivalry 2would drop later this year. However, another huge bombshell came in the form of an announcement regardingAxiom Verge 2. Tom Happ’s follow-up will officially be making its way to PC and will be anEpic Games Storeexclusive on the platform, launching alongside its originally planned Nintendo Switch release....

July 20, 2025 · 2 min · 425 words · Mario Perry