Quick Links After months of leaks and rumors,The Elder Scrolls IV:Oblivion Remasteredhas finally been released. Eager fans whowant to playOblivion Remasteredhave two options: the standard edition, which contains the base game and all major DLCs, and theOblivion Remastered Deluxe Edition. TheOblivion Remastered Deluxe Editioncontains a variety of extra digital and in-game rewards, including Deluxe-only armors, weapons,and even Horse Armor. Depending on how much of anOblivionfan you are, theOblivion Remastered Deluxe Editionmight be worth it to you....

You know what nobody talks about when they drop $600 on aSteam Deck? How quickly you’ll start hunting for ways to make it feel less… handheld-y when you’re actually at home. I love gaming on the go, but there’s something sad about hunching over a 7-inch screen playingApex Legendswhen there’sa perfectly good monitorthree feet away. That’s the awkward middle ground these gaming handhelds exist in - incredible tech that’s revolutionary on a bus but strangely limiting in your gaming chair....

AsKingdom Hearts 4transitions into a new story arc with a darker tone and more grounded visuals, many fans are eager to see how the gameplay might evolve. Sora’s journey through the realistic world of Quadratum marks a departure from the Disney-centric locales of past entries, and the appearance of figures like Yozora suggests a more mature narrative is on the horizon. But while storylines can shift and visuals can adapt, one pillar of the franchise should stay firmly in place: its core action combat system....

Summary Koichi Himawari is the young and plucky protagonist ofMy Hero Academia: Vigilantes, and despite having a heart of gold, he’s not always the easiest guy to get close to. Koichi is known for being very clumsy, and he often has trouble expressing exactly how he feels, but considering he’s always up for helping someone out, especially if they’re being targeted by a villain, the vigilante has still formed more than a few close bonds over the course of his wild adventures....

Summary Quick Links The first episode of the brand-newAdult Swimanime,Lazarus,dropped on Saturday (or Sunday, depending on where you are) and even though it has only been a single episode, the brand-new anime created and directed by Shinichiro Watanabe,with animation production by MAPPA, did a pretty good job of introducing its main characters. Even though we don’t know much about their backstories per se, there are a lot of elements thatLazarusmakes use of in its first episode that still manage to give each of the main characters just enough of a personality for them to be interesting, especially in the context of the plot....

Summary Quick Links The Japanese Movie Critics Awards (日本映画批評家大賞) have just finished for 2024, and the winners have been announced. The category likely of most interest to otaku and anime fans will be theAnimation of the Year Award. For 2024, this award went to the anime movieLook Back. The movie was directed by Kiyotaka Oshiyama, and is based on a one-shot manga of the same name created by Tatsuki Fujimoto....

Narrative is a tricky thing to get right in an ongoing live-service game. If there are too manyevolving story beats, it runs the risk of players losing the plot if they return from a brief absence. But if there’s too little story, then players might feel the game lacks enough narrative context to keep the in-game action relevant and exciting. So far,Marvel Rivalshas struck a pretty good balance. Season 1 ofMarvel Rivalssaw Dracula leading his army of vampires into New York City....

Summary Monster Hunter Wildsplayers have come together to express their enthusiasm over the Numinous armor set players can craft after fighting the High Rank version of Zoh Shia. Capcom recently released Title Update 1 forMonster Hunter Wilds, which has proven to be a big hit with a large portion of the community. In addition to adding High Rank Zoh Shia, players can now face off against the aquatic creatureMizutsune inMonster Hunter Wilds....

Open-world games aregenerally accessible experiences, especially in the AAA scene. However, there remain a wide variety of open-world games that challenge the player frequently, and sometimes immediately. These titles feature dangerous environments, deadly enemies, and unforgiving gameplay loops that some may find frustrating. However, this difficulty allows these titles to offer rewarding and satisfying gameplay. Elden Ringmay not be as immediately unforgiving as the pseudo-open-world environments of theDark Soulsgames, but it does provide ample challenge from the get-go....

Summary One eager Nintendo fan is already waiting in line for aSwitch 2months before the console is set to launch. Nintendo finally gave an official release date for its next console in aSwitch 2-focused Nintendo Direct livestream last week, along with the system’s suggested retail price and some of the games players will have access to when the system hits store shelves on June 5. Nintendo’s official pre-orders for the Switch 2 will begin later this week on April 9 in most territories aside from the United States, whereNintendo is delaying themto calculate the impact of the tariffs that went into effect late last week....

Quick Links AnotherStrandspuzzle is here to test your word-finding skills and thematic reasoning. The letter grid hides multiple words connected by a central idea that you must deduce, all while following the strict “use each letter once” rule. If you’re struggling to make progress in thisrelaxing puzzle game, this guide provides help, including theme suggestions, word spoilers, and finally, access to the complete solution if you need it to finish the puzzle....

Summary Borderlands 4is set to launch this Fall, on September 23. Following the previous mainline entry in 2019, the upcoming installment looks to be taking a turn from some of its and the franchise’s overall past sensibilities in terms of narrative and tone. Based on what members of developer Gearbox have stated,Borderlands 4will be moving away from much of the lower-brow and meme-based content that it usually contains in favor of a more modern and mature angle....

Summary Assassin’s Creed Shadowsmay be headed to theSwitch 2, according to some newly surfaced evidence. The latest entry in Ubisoft’s long-running franchise could hence become the firstAssassin’s Creedgame to launch onNintendo’s upcoming console. Following several delays,Assassin’s Creed Shadowswas released for the PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC on March 20. While Ubisoft has yet to share any official sales figures, the developer-publisher said that its latest AAA title surpassed 3 million players in its first week....