Summary The discourse surrounding whether a game’s protagonist should be voiced or silent is nothing new and depends on several factors,including the story and genre. For some genres, silent protagonists enhance immersion, particularly in open-world RPGs, where players can shape their characters and choose their paths from scratch. In several gaming series, silent protagonists have even become a hallmark, making it difficult to imaginecharacters likeHalf-Life’sGordon Freeman suddenly speaking. While developers can effectively utilize silent protagonists to great effect, thechoice to make a character non-speakingcan feel out of place in dialogue-heavy narratives where the lead lacks dialogue options and inexplicably ignores others addressing them (thinkMetro Exodus)....

Summary Love is in the air everywhere one looks around, whether it plucks people’s heartstrings, turns their stomach, or leaves them unmoved either way. There’s certainly plenty of it in the media, as the pursuit, gain, and loss of love has inspired multitudes of books, comics, songs, and movies since their earliest days. Though most of the time, they do tend to be about heterosexual pairings. Tristan & Iseult. Romeo & Juliet....

Quick Links There are a lot of puzzles for players to solve inBlue Prince, including a puzzle hidden on Music Sheets throughout the game. Though the Music Sheet puzzle is a relatively straightforward one, especially compared tosome of the more enigmatic puzzles in the game, finding all Sheet Music locations requires a bit of luck. Every Music Sheet inBlue Princecontains several lines of lyrics and notes, which, when put together,will reveal a hidden message....

Summary Even before fans read the thrilling news about aBuffy the Vampire Slayerreboot, they wonderedwhat Buffy Summers (Sarah Michelle Gellar) would be like as an adult. It’s moving watching Buffy come of age as she gets used to her calling as the Slayer and wonders if she can still have some fun. While it’s still early days for the reboot and no cast members have been announced, fans are curious aboutwhich former actors will returnand how different or similar the new show will be from the beloved original....

With the 2025 Wondrous Convention now over, manyPokemonfans might be wondering where they can get their hands on the latest exclusive in the Jumbo line ofPokemon Funko Pop figures. This year’sexclusive Funko Popis the11.1-inch Jumbo Suicune. Unlikethe ever-so-elusive Shiny Suicune in Pokemon GO, this version of the legendary monstrous charmer is well within grasp. In fact, fans no longer have to scout the net for this evasive creature. A new Pokemon alert tells us that it can be found on Amazon with itsofficial Wondrous Convention sticker....

Summary Followingrumors thatGTA 5would return to Game Pass, Xbox has confirmed thatthe title is, in fact,coming back to the subscription service.The open-world title briefly appeared on Game Pass in 2024 before disappearing, but it will come back on April 15. Xbox also confirmed thatGTA 5will be available on PC Game Pass as well, a first for the title. The PC version will be the latest version of the game, meaning PC players will have access to fresh content like Hao’s Special Works, new vehicles, and mods....

Summary Hideo Kojima, the man behind the hit video gameDeath Stranding, spoke about the upcoming live-action adaptation. The game creator is optimistic about the movie because its director has played some of his games. Death Strandingis a genre-defying action game byKojima Productions, released in November 2019. It is set in a post-apocalyptic America where a mysterious cataclysm known as the “Death Stranding” occurred, leading to the collapse of society and isolated communities....

Quick Links Early-access games are often full of bugsand kinks that make them feel a lot less polished compared to full releases, andSchedule 1is no different. Despite the multiple bugs that plague the game, it has a lot of charm that continues to capture the interest of more than a hundred thousand players. One bug that has been cropping up quite often in many players' playthroughs involves theCauldron, a tool thatplayers need to process Coca leaves....

Quick Links One of the most unusual Uniques players can find inPath of Exile 2is a body armor called Tabula Rasa. It’s the only chest piece in the game that allows Jewels to be placed in its empty sockets instead of Runes. With the right combination of Jewels and a build that complements it, Tabula Rasa has the potential to be the most game-breaking item in all ofPoE 2. Naturally, it’s extremely difficult to get it....

Quick Links If players like the floating mechanical orb, S.A.M., found in the Mainframe Chamber in Shattered Veil, then they can get ready to love her, for she can be upgraded to become a giant laser ball who fires and zaps zombies with the utmost glee, but only if players know how to complete thisBlack Ops 6 Zombiesside easter egg. It’s a relatively simple easter egg for theBlack Ops 6 Zombiesmap, Shattered Veil, and this step-by-step guide will easily help players to ensure their version of S....

Summary Quick Links The Jeju Island Raid arc inSolo Levelinghas been one of the most captivating and intense of the series, leaving several fans stunned at the abilities of both hunters and monsters alike, especially Sung Jin-Woo’s grand entry. While this may be the first time fans have seen a Jeju Island Raid in action, there is a dark history concerning raids on this particular island that has haunted the nation for years, leaving a bitter taste on the tongues of hunters at the mention of it....

Summary Microsoft Rewardsis now offering users the chance to redeemMiss Congeniality,Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery, andThe Maskfor 2,500 points each.Microsoftusers can redeem their points in different ways, including participating in contests, accessing special deals, or even claiming movies. Microsoft made big changes to Rewardsat the beginning of 2025, introducing daily, weekly, and monthly opportunities for users to earn points that can be redeemed for a ton of discounts, gift cards, and more....

Monster Crown: Sin Eaterappears to be remarkably ambitious compared to its predecessor. Similar to most other monster-taming RPGs,Monster Crownprioritized its collectible critters over a more standard narrative. Many ofMonster Crown: Sin Eater’s features plan to make huge innovations over the first game, and the game’s story appears to be no exception. Game Rant recently spoke with a few ofMonster Crown: Sin Eater’s developers about the game, including Studio Aurum lead Jason Walsh and game director APE-AHAB....