If Rumors Are True, Assassin's Creed Red's Protagonists Are Nothing Like Past Games

Summary Assassin’s Creed Redis quite possibly the most anticipatedAssassin’s Creedtitle to date, as it will reportedly take players to feudal Japan, a setting many fans have been requesting the franchise visit for years. There is no shortage of games being set in feudal Japan as of late, withGhost of Tsushimaand nowRise of the Roninjoining the ranks. Even so, anAssassin’s Creedgame set in the popular period will be unique to the series that has visited some otherwise notable eras....

June 16, 2025 · 4 min · 704 words · James Larson

IO Interactive Investigating Hitman 3 Crashing Issues on Xbox Consoles

One of the first examples of how powerful thePS5 and Xbox Series Xare,Hitman 3earned solid critical reviews when it launched, but it didn’t make that big of a commercial splash. Luckily,Hitman 3just got a major update, introducing tons of new features and laying the foundation for future content drops. Unfortunately, it’s also causing issues for fans on Xbox consoles. Over on Reddit,Hitman 3fans have been venting about the crashing issues, which appear to beaffecting Xbox consolesupon booting....

June 16, 2025 · 2 min · 400 words · Brett Washington

James Gunn Shares BTS Photos From The Suicide Squad's First Table Read

Ever sinceThe Suicide Squadwas released in August, director James Gunn has been releasing behind-the-scenes images, videos, and information to help fans connect with the characters even more. Gunn has now released images of the first table read forThe Suicide Squad, which took place in September 2019. An integral part of film production isthe first table read, where all the actors come together to read through the script of the film for the first time....

June 16, 2025 · 3 min · 474 words · Daniel Miller

JOJOLands Chapter 2 Release Date & What To Expect

There was plenty of hype surrounding the first chapter ofJOJOLands, and it’s fair to say that it lived up to it. Araki took a break from writing manga for a little more than a year, and from the looks of it, his head is filled with new ideas. The first chapter ofJOJOLandsintroduced several characters who will play important roles in the manga. However, the onus was on Jodio Joestar,the new protagonist....

June 16, 2025 · 5 min · 884 words · Denise Smith

Kingdom Hearts: Every Platform-Exclusive Keyblade Explained

After many years of waiting, theKingdom Heartsfranchise is finally making its way to Steam on July 16, 2025. This comes three years after the series arrived on PC via the Epic Games Store, but Steam’s higher popularity and Steam Deck compatibility meant a lot of fans have been holding out for this release in particular. Now, most ofKingdom Heartsis available via its assorted collections on every leading digital storefront, even if the Nintendo Switch just has a cloud-streaming version....

June 16, 2025 · 3 min · 595 words · James Graham

Kirby and the Forgotten Land's 'Wild Mode' Bodes Well For the Series' Future

Kirby and the Forgotten Landis now less than a month away from release, which is a big deal. This title looks like it could be formative for the next generation ofKirbygames in a lot of ways.Kirby and the Forgotten LandtakesKirbyinto full 3D for the first time, for instance, potentially revolutionizing the way that the franchise plays forever. It also introduces Copy Ability evolutions to the game, which allow players to permanently modify Kirby’s skills....

June 16, 2025 · 3 min · 608 words · Kevin Ritter

More Starfield Content Could Be Shown At Next Year’s E3

Starfieldis Bethesda’s space exploration game due out next November, representing something of a departure from theElder ScrollsandFalloutfranchises. WithTodd Howard saying the team’s sci-fi title was a “now or never” decision, it does mean thatElder Scrolls 6is being put on the back burner for the time-being. However,Starfieldshould be an exciting new IP from the developer, and it looks as though the fan base will get its next look at the game sometime next summer, possibly during E3....

June 16, 2025 · 3 min · 428 words · Steven Fisher

Most Evil Magical Girls In Anime

The anime world encompasses various themes, and one that stands out to most fans is magic. When incorporated into a series, magic has the ability to add a unique dimension to an already existing plot. On this fact, when it comes to shows harnessing this theme into their expressions, they tend to spice it up with various dynamic magical abilities that fit the storyline while also appealing to fans. RELATED:Best Magical Girl Anime, Ranked When adapting magical powers into an anime series, certain characters tend to possess magical powers that make them stronger than normal....

June 16, 2025 · 5 min · 1025 words · Johnathan Montes

New Back 4 Blood Trailer Reveals it Has Uncapped Framerates, NVIDIA DLSS, and More on PC

Hitting shelves this Fall,Back 4 Bloodis shaping up to be the long-requested sequel toLeft 4 Deadthat fans have been anticipating for years, pitting four players against hordes of undead foes. Although the game will be coming to PlayStation and Xbox –and will even be available on Game Pass the day it launches– it seems one of the best ways to enjoy the new shooter will be on PC, with Turtle Rock Studios releasing a new trailer all about the port....

June 16, 2025 · 3 min · 432 words · Teresa Cooper

One Piece: Perfect Counters To Hito Hito no Mi Model Nika

The world ofOne Pieceis inhabited by powerful characters that possess extraordinary Devil Fruits. Monkey D. Luffy, the main protagonist, also falls into the same category. Luffy ate the Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Nika, a Mythical Zoan-type Devil Fruit, but its real name was erased as a means to hide its true power. RELATED:One Piece: Characters Stronger Than The Yonko The Devil Fruit increases Luffy’s physical abilities significantly, which explains how he can withstand so many blows....

June 16, 2025 · 5 min · 930 words · Matthew Dillon

One Piece: Ways Kaido Lived Up To His Reputation In Wano

The Wano arc of theOne Pieceseries will forever live in the hearts of fans because of the many significant things that occurred during the arc. From the fall of two Emperors to the discovery of the true nature of Luffy’s devil fruit to Momonosuke’s rise as Shogun of Wano, this arc portrayed many things in theOne Pieceseries. While Luffy eventually came out on top, fans cannot forget the menace that was Kaido....

June 16, 2025 · 5 min · 1045 words · Zachary Brown

One Piece: Which Of The Seven Warlords Had The Best Design?

Summary Once part of the Three Great Powers that maintained stability in the oceans ofOne Piece, the Seven Warlords of the Sea — or the Shichibukai — served as major antagonists in some of the most memorable story arcs and sagas in the series. Aside from how incredibly powerful each of these characters were, they also stood out with some ofthe most intriguing character designsto come from Eiichiro Oda’s pen....

June 16, 2025 · 8 min · 1550 words · Kristy Brandt

Overwatch: Animated Shorts Every Player Should Watch

While the core gameplay of theOverwatchfranchise may seem to be the most alluring aspect of the games, many long-term fans point towards the varied characters of the IP’s hero roster as the main pull factor. Players can formulate an understanding of a hero’s motivations and background through gameplay alone, although much more informed opinions can be developed by looking outside of the games themselves. Overwatchfeatures a lengthy array of animated short videos that can be accessed online, with each one telling intimate but important stories regarding certain heroes in the franchise....

June 16, 2025 · 5 min · 961 words · Joel Lewis