Summary Sega has confirmed five games that are coming to theNintendo Switch 2. TheNintendo Switch 2was the centerpiece of the latest Nintendo Direct presentation. The event saw Nintendo unveil the Switch 2’s price and release date, as well as some of the games that are in development for the next-generation console. In total, Nintendo confirmed 20 Switch 2 launch games during the Nintendo Direct, though it’s possible more will be announced as we get closer tothe console’s June 5 release date....

Summary Quick Links Through the power of the mysterious system, Sung Jinwoo inSolo Levelinghas been granted a seemingly endless stream of abilities that make himthe hunter with the most potential to be the strongest in the series. The anime adaptation ofSolo Levelingtakes great care in explaining these various abilities through on-screen graphics and visual storytelling. While some of these abilities are showcased with flashy special effects, one stands out as the most powerful despite even Sung Jinwoo not initially realizing its true advantages....

Summary The Rasengan is one of the most powerful jutsu inNaruto, using a ball of condensed revolving chakra to decimate its enemies. Naruto learned this technique under Jiraiya’s guidance and was eventually able to build upon it to become a fearsome shinobi. Several powerful shinobi inNarutohave used this technique to great effect, allowing them to take out their foes in style. The power levels of these shinobi may differ, but that should take nothing away from the danger they pose if their Rasengan lands flush on their opponent....

Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Gameis set to be released on July 06, 2025. Weta Workshop’s game development videos showcase the different features available to players inTales of the Shire, including cooking, decorating, and gardening. One of the key aspects ofTales of the Shireis its emphasis on nature and depicting a world worth fighting for and defending. Weta Workshop has taken the time to emphasize nature in Bywater because of Tolkien’s love of nature and trees, with the importance of preserving the natural world a major theme inThe Lord of the Rings....

Summary TheLunar Remastered Collectionbrings together two of the most influential and enjoyable JRPGs of their time. The second game,Lunar: Eternal Blue,has not been ported, remastered, or remade since its original release on the PS1. Although the first game has seen several remakes on various systems, the Complete editions on thePS1are still considered the best. This collection is a remaster of the Complete PS1 versions published by Working Designs, featuring new voice work, upscaled graphics, remastered audio, and quality-of-life improvements....

Summary At some point, every gamer has imagined what it would be like tosurvive a zombie outbreak.The idea of navigating a post-apocalyptic world—where the only thing between life and death is a relentless, flesh-hungry corpse—has always held a certain morbid allure. Video games, with their immersive worlds, offer the perfect medium to bring that nightmare to life. They allow players to tap into their creativity, strategize for survival, and truly live out the chaos of a zombie-infested world like no other form of entertainment can....

Summary Netflix’sDevil May Cryadaptation is an origin story for Dante and a reboot of the entire world. He’s the Dante most know and love from the games. He has a demon-hunting agency, loves food, and cannot help himself by spewing as cheesy lines as the pizza he likes to consume. He still has no idea that he’s half demon, though, and this new adaptation plays with expectations as he is thrown into a war between the underworld and the U....

Summary A comic book doesn’t need to sell the most to be considered the best, but it certainly helps gauge its popularity. When it comes to single-issue, regular comics, the usual roster of classic superheroes, likeSuperman,Batman,Spider-Man, etc., take the top spots, with some Italians and other Europeans being glad their gritty thiefDiabolikis at least still ahead ofSpawn. But since they’re designed around these single-issue installments, the DC and Marvel superheroes falter when they’re sold by volume....

Summary My Hero Academiais a shonen anime full of bombastic battles and endearing, light-hearted moments. Viewers bond with new and established heroes who will put it all on the line to stop dastardly villains from laying waste to Japan and the rest of the world. As one would expect, the series doesn’t shy away fromhumiliating individuals and entire groupsat times, either with words or actions. Some of these moments are cathartic, while others are hard to witness since the good guys are on the receiving end of these humiliations....

The First Berserker: Khazanis finally here, marking the newest cannon installment of theDungeon & Fighteruniverse. Except, unlike pastDungeon & Fightergames,The First Berserker: Khazancomes with the twistof being an Action RPG Soulslike, set in an alternate timeline within the franchise. Either through explicit references or subtle use of similar game mechanics, it’s inevitable for Soulslike games to bear influence to FromSoftware’s Soulsborne games that created this subgenre of Action RPGs, hence the subgenre being called Soulslikes....

Spoilers for The Last of Us season 2, episode 2 Summary Now that the dust has settled on that heartbreaking episode 2 ofThe Last of UsSeason 2, Bella Ramsey opens up about the comparisons to the video game character Ellie and deactivating social media accounts. Needless to say, thelatest episode of HBO’s post-apocalyptic dramawas not only a wild rollercoaster ride of pain and sorrow due to the brutal death of Joel, played by Pedro Pascal, but viewers also witnessed the downfall of the one place that kept everyone safe in a cold and cruel world: Jackson....

2025 is shaping up to be a pretty big year for fans of theMetroidvaniagenre. The long-awaitedHollow Knight: Silksongis finally being released this year,Metroid Prime 4: Beyondis making its Nintendo Switch 2 debut, and the Pac-Man spin-offShadow Labyrinthis scheduled to come out in the next few months. Even on the indie game side of things, there are a lot of noteworthyMetroidvaniasto look forward to. The crowdfunded gothic action gameCrowsworn, the hard-drawn adventure titleThe Eternal Life of Goldman, and the sci-fi platformerMIO: Memories in Orbitare all currently targeting a 2025 launch....

Quick Links Fortnitehas collaborated with dozens of franchises over the years. This season, fans are particularly about theMortal Kombatcollab. They can get their favorite characters as skins inFortnite, play with themed weapons, and even visit locations from theMKgames. The Dead Pool is one of theMortal Kombatlocations added toFortnitein update v34.21. Since it’s a landmark rather than a named location, it won’t be marked on players' maps, making it much harder for them to find it unless they stumble upon it....