Coming off the catastrophic failure of the Wii U,Nintendohad a lot to prove with the original Nintendo Switch. Not only was it the first hybrid console that the company had ever made, it was also one of its pricier systems at the time. Even though it had a lot riding on it, the Switch’s launch lineup was relatively modest. Early Nintendo Switch adopters had just 9 games to play on release day, and only a few of them were Switch exclusives....

Summary There are many pirate crews inOne Piece, and the strongest of these are those of the legendary Emperors of the Sea. Not only are these captains the most ferocious and powerful pirates in the world, but every notable fighter within their crew is also a notorious pirate themselves, cementing their place among the upper echelons of power in the series. This legendary status has put them as the greatest threat to the forces of the World Government....

Summary Quick Links One Piece’sElbaf arc has now started to heat up, with major battles being set up as things stand. For the Straw Hat Pirates, Elbaf has been quite intense so far, thanks to the arrival of the Holy Knights. As things stand, the Holy Knights are trying their bestto kidnap the children from Elbafso they can get the Giants to submit to them. As such, a confrontation between the Elbaf Giants and the Holy Knights is inevitable....

Summary Like almost every shonen action series, there can be virtually no mention ofOne Piecewithout its primary power system,the Devil Fruits. Touted as one of anime’s most creative power systems,One Piece’sDevil Fruit system, like any other power system, hinges on two principles: compatibility and application. Compatibility relates to character affinity and the ability gained from the chosen Devil Fruit. In contrast, application relates to how creatively expansive the user can be using the ability gained from the Devil Fruit....

South of Midnight’s story may be one of the best of 2025 so far, with it tackling a wealth of heavy, mature themes that are sure to resonate deeply with many players in one way or another.South of Midnight’s presentationis also stellar, with the game’s stunning lighting effects and cel-shading doing a great job of capturing its fairy tale tone and aesthetic. South of Midnight’s gameplay, however, isn’t quite as strong....

Summary Only a few developers working on theOnimusha 2: Samurai’s Destinyremaster managed to beat its Hell difficulty. The new difficulty level in the modernized version ofOnimusha 2will hence plausibly prove more than most players can handle. March 7 marked the 23rd anniversary ofSamurai’s Destinybeing released in Japan. A month earlier,Capcom announced itsOnimusha 2remaster, which is currently on course to hit the market in late May 2025. As part of the game’s pre-release marketing campaign,Onimusha 2director Motohide Eshiro has recently been giving interviewsdiscussing both the original game and its upcoming remaster....

Summary There are many things that will change withPath of Exile 2’s first major patch since its early access debut, coming out tomorrow with the new Dawn of the Hunt release alongside the new Huntress class, several Ascendancies, and much more. As is customary for action RPGs,Path of Exile 2’s Dawn of the Huntupdate will come with a balance pass to the current items, skills, and classes while also adding several more (namely, 5 Ascendancies and over 100 Unique Items, as well as Support Gems)....

Summary PlayStation Plusis getting more expensive in 16 countries across Latin America in the second half of April 2025. The newly announced change will mark the secondPS Plusprice hike for Latin American countries in the last 18 months. In September 2023,Sony raised PlayStation Plus prices across all tiers. The increases—which amounted to approximately 30%—were global in nature, thus also affecting Latin American countries. A year and a half later, some Latin American markets are being hit with another price hike, whichSony announcedon April 9....

While the main protagonist of a potentialRed Dead Redemption 3could be anyone’s guess, and a character that audiences hadn’t even met in the previous games (like Arthur Morgan was inRDR2), there are some supporting characters who most certainly made their mark inRed Dead RedemptionandRed Dead Redemption 2that could makequite the impactonRed Dead Redemption 3(if it ever gets made). WithRed Dead Redemption 2featuring so many supporting characters, and some who deserved more time to shine, it’s a great opportunity forRed Dead Redemption 3to bring back these characters in a sequel setting, either before 1907 or after 1914, to bring about further complexity and story beats for the protagonist....

Quick Links The Restless Ghosts quest begins after players interact with a ghost at the beginning ofRuneScape: Dragonwilds. One of the spirits is located in Bramblemead Valley, an area found east of Temple Woods, where you can further progress in the main quest. After finding the ghost, it’s impossible to communicate with it as players must find a special amulet to understand it. After that, players are sent on an adventure to find the rest of the wandering spirits to complete theRestless Ghosts quest inRuneScape: Dragonwilds....

Quick Links RuneScape: Dragonwidshas shadowdropped out of the blue, and players are eager to enter this magical world filled with wonders and dangerous enemies to beat. With so many things to do and learn, it is understandable that players are a little bit lost, so in this guide, they will find all the information they need to know about how crafting works in the game. From how to unlock their firstcrafting stationsto how to create advanced items like Runes, Food Recipes, and more, this comprehensive guide will informRuneScape: Dragonwildsplayersabout the basics of survival on the continent of Ashenfall....

Summary The following contains spoilers for the Solo Leveling manhwa. Despite having two seasons ofSolo Levelingadapted into anime form, many of the secrets of the world still remain hidden to anime-only watchers. One of these mysteries surrounds the origin of hunter abilities. From the beginning of the series, it seems like humans just suddenly gained these abilities once gates started appearing, but how and why were certain humans granted these powerful abilities?...

Quick Links The following contains spoilers for the Solo Leveling manhwa. Season 2 ofSolo Levelingended off on a high note thanks to the animation spectacular that was Jinwoo versusthe Ant King on Jeju Island. Unfortunately, in that fight, popular S-rank hunter Cha Hae-In got taken out early before she got a chance to show what she could do. While this may have been disappointing to fans of her character, the good news is that one of the first major fights in the next season will likely be her battle against Jinwoo’s shadows....