Summary The American Bayouis a popular setting for movies and TV shows, especially in detective or mystery genres (thinkTrue DetectiveandCaddo Lake), but in gaming, it remains rather underutilized. While many games feature various kinds of toxic, poisonous swamps (FromSoftware, we’re looking at you), Bayou-inspired environments of the American Deep South are still a rare treat for players, despite their distinct and recognizable eerie atmosphere. South of Midnight, the latest title from Compulsion Games, is one of the first games set entirely in the American Bayou, blending its familiar aesthetics with elements of folklore to create a unique mix of Southern Gothic fantasy filled with mythical creatures drawn from American legends....

Quick Links Black Ops 6andWarzonetake players on a trip down memory lane, leaning heavily onthe return of Verdansk, along with Shooting Range for Multiplayer in particular. That’s not all, however, as a roster ofModern Warfare-era weapons has also arrived for the launch of Season 3, bringing a collection of classic firearms for players to grind for. Few weapons are as iconic as the Grau 5.56fromModern Warfare (2019), boasting pinpoint accuracy and excellent damage potential at long range....

Quick Links InCookie Run: Kingdom, the Guild Battle game mode is one of the best ways to earn Flame of Unity, Heroic Torches, and Heroic Medals. You can donate the first one to boost your Guild’s EXP, while the other two can be traded forvaluable rewards like Epic Cookie Soulstones, Toppings, Soul Essences, and even Magic Cookie Cutters. Each season (which usually lasts around four weeks), Guild Battle introduces two fresh bosses that start at level one....

Summary Open-world games are one of the cornerstones of the video game industry, offering players the opportunity toexperience vast fantasy worldsfar from reality, of all genres, themes, and settings. There is no shortage of excellent titles to sink countless hours into, and some of the best titles in the genre are the ones that can be experienced with an extra set of hands. Having the ability to play with and against other players adds depth to these worlds that are already densely populated with content, as well as some extra dangers to watch out for when venturing into the wilderness....

Summary While it’s crucial for any pirate to have a loyal crew around them to keep them company, it can also help to have a loving sibling, who can help out whenever the going gets tough. As anyone who has read or watchedOne Piecewill know all too well, there are many brothers and sisters in the series who are actually quite spiteful and inconsiderate of their family members, which is why those who come across as supportive are such a rare sight....

Summary Black Mirrorseason 7 has finally arrived, and with it comes a series first: a sequel episode. “USS Callister: Into Infinity” revisits the crew of the titular ship as their journey through a digital universe continues. The episode sees almost all of the original cast returning, including Jimmi Simpson, who steps back into the role of thoughtless tech CEO James Walton, as well as the role of trapped digital clone James Walton....

Summary The fans ofBosch: Legacyare dealing with their withdrawal symptoms by focusing on the upcomingBallardspin-off, which is set to air this summer. Renee Ballard was introduced in the final episode ofBosch: Legacy’s final season, and she’ll be the focus of Michael Connelly’s universe moving forward. In an exclusive interview with Game Rant,Gregory Scott Cummins talked about his final stint onBosch: Legacy, and shared a hilarious story from the set. Cummins is one half of the legendary duo,Crate and Barrel, who appeared inBoschandBosch: Legacy, and provided a lot of much-needed comic relief....

Summary Quick Links Doma is considered one of the most ruthless villains inDemon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba. His powers are just as terrifying as he uses ice-based blood demon art to torture his victims. Being the upper rank two in the Twelve Kizuki, he is definitely considered one of the most powerful demons inDemon Slayer. His abilities allow him to freeze opponents and even create deadly ice structures in his environment that he uses to his advantage during battles....

Quick Links Up until Episode Heresy, there was only one Support Frame auto rifle inDestiny 2. Support Frame auto rifles can heal allies with projectiles and are a more niche choice compared to traditional auto rifles. The Admantite is a Strand Support Frame auto rifle, and apart from doing everything a healing weapon does, it also increases allies' weapon damage and spawns Unraveling projectiles around them. This guide covers the definitive Adamantite god rolls for both PvE and PvP inDestiny 2, alongside a couple of alternative perks, depending on your build and playstyle....

Action games seem to be increasing in popularity, but theDevil May Cryfranchise is still the cream of the crop. Although it’s been a long six years since the series' last entry,Devil May Cry 5, Capcom’s character-action extravaganza is still beyond iconic, and it’s worth delving back into Dante and Nero’s latest adventure once again, even ifno majorDMCnewsappears to be on the horizon. Set roughly five years after the events of 2008’sDevil May Cry 4,Devil May Cry 5is something of a course-correction fromDMC: Devil May Cry, a Dante-focused prequel that received a mixed reception....

Summary Quick Links 2025 is almost a quarter of the way through,and the Spring anime season is now fully underway, and it is already shaping up to be an exciting one with several anticipated new anime, including the reboot of the anime adaptation ofCase Closedauthor Gōshō Aoyama’sYAIBA, which isreturning after 30 years. In the very first scene of the first episode of the new anime titledYAIBA: Samurai Legend, the fated battle between the titular protagonist and his biggest rival, Takeshi Onimaru, is teased as the narrator explains that in this world, unfathomable powers used to rule and clashed often....

Summary Quick Links Dragon Ball Super Volume 24will be out in Japan later this week, and the back cover was recently revealed, with an amazing illustration of Black Frieza. It serves as a good addition to the cover, which shows Goku, Gohan, Vegeta and Piccolo transformed to their maximum known potential. Dragon Ball Superhas been on hiatus since March 2024, with a small break in February 2025, when Chapter 204 was released (it was first announced as a special chapter)....

Summary EA’s UFC 5is the latest in the franchise that sees gamers play their favorite cage fighter and duke it out in the Octagon, using all kinds of techniques, combos, and mixed martial arts styles to best their opponent. The latest installment has seen changes andimprovements to the combat system, and the return of beloved features, like create-a-fighter and career mode. In theUFC’screate-a-fighter, players might ask: “What walkout song to choose?...