Games That Deconstruct Visual Novels

Visual novelsform a niche genre, where stories and artwork are prioritized over raw gameplay. As a result, many players might write off these games as nothing more than elaborate books, but that’s doing a huge disservice to this genre. After all, stories have become quite important in modern games, andgood visual novelsmake it a point to craft great narratives that hook players for the long run. There’s a reason why so many anime adaptations of visual novels end up being high-profile successes, with their narratives being incredible to behold....

May 27, 2025 · 5 min · 941 words · Danielle Walters

God of War Ragnarok Kratos Actor Almost Quit the Game

God of War Ragnarokactor Christopher Judge has revealed that he nearly quit playing Kratos. Christopher Judge’s performances as Kratos in the 2018God of Wargame and inGod of War Ragnarokhave earned widespread critical acclaim, with Judge taking home the Game Award for Best Performance at the latest iteration of the show. Judge has appeared in movies, TV, and video games for decades now. His first video game role was as D-Mob in theDef Jam Vendettaseries, but he would go on to play a number of different video game characters over the years, including Black Panther in theMarvel’s Avengerslive service game....

May 27, 2025 · 3 min · 460 words · Victoria Young

Guild Wars 2: Best Healing Subclasses

Guild Wars 2allows for a lot of flexibility and variety when it comes to playing any given class. Changing a build is easy and straightforward, with gear being the only thing that could slow down the process. Many professions are accommodating oftrying out different playstyles, from DPS to healers and tanks on the very same character. Related:The Best Free RPGs On Steam Things do get a little more complicated when it comes to end-game content like Raids and Fractals, where players tend to optimize their builds and team compositions....

May 27, 2025 · 6 min · 1101 words · Ashley Montgomery

Harvey Guillen Will Voice Nightwing In Harley Quinn Season 3

Actor Harvey Guillén has officially been cast as Nightwing on the next season of theHarley Quinnanimated series. TheHarley Quinnanimated series on HBO Max follows the titular character (voiced by Kaley Cuoco) as she seeks to distance herself from her one-time boyfriend and partner in crime, the Joker (Alan Tudyk). The series features Harley teaming up with a ragtag team ofDC supervillains including Poison Ivy(Lake Bell), King Shark (Ron Funches), Clayface (Tudyk), and Dr....

May 27, 2025 · 2 min · 362 words · Stephen Robinson

Hawkeye: Is [Spoilers] Really Dead?

The following article contains spoilers forHawkeyeandSpider-Man: No Way Home. Hawkeye’sfinale left more lasting consequences in theMCUthan perhaps any other Disney Plus series so far, with onlyLokicoming somewhere near Clint Barton’s solo debut and even that’s largely down to the former’s multiversal nature. All of this is thanks to an action-packed episode that also happened to leave a big, big question mark as Marvel moves forward, pun fully intended. As things currently stand inHawkeyeworld: Clint is enjoying the holidays with his family as part of his semi-retirement; Kate Bishop is officially her childhood hero’s apprentice; Eleanor Bishop is going to jail; Jack Duquesne is eccentrically charming as usual; and, most crucially, Maya Lopez got her hands dirty by finishing off the man who betrayed her father, Kazi and Wilson Fisk....

May 27, 2025 · 4 min · 820 words · Janet Lopez

Heartbreaking Video Shows Classic Video Games and Consoles Ruined By Water Damage

A recent video will have many gamers wanting to weep thanks to a clip showing a collection of classic games and consoles being destroyed by water damage. The iconic consoles and titles in the footage stillfill many gamers with nostalgia, which makes the video that much more heartbreaking. Through the years, gaming consoles have evolved drastically. Long gone are the days of classic consoleslike the Xbox 360and PlayStation 2, but many gamers have still kept these consoles around for the incredible nostalgia and fondness they bring....

May 27, 2025 · 2 min · 422 words · Tammy Tran

Hilarious The Witcher 3 Bug Shows Geralt Dying Due To Gwent Loss

The Witcher3 fans have shared plenty of entertaining clips over the years, with these ranging from silly mods to laughable bugs. A recent video falls into the latter category, as a fan ofThe Witcher 3has stumbled upon a bug that sees Geralt having a ridiculous reaction to a Gwent loss. WhileGwent has gone on to become a proper standalone game, it got its start as a mini-game inThe Witcher 3, with many falling in love with the in-depth side activity....

May 27, 2025 · 3 min · 464 words · Jennifer Mendez

Horizon: Forbidden West Gets an Exciting Cinematic Trailer Ahead of Launch

The anticipation forHorizon: Forbidden Westis now at its highest as the official launch of the game creeps closer. Fans are already teeming with excitement and calling in time off from work as they wait to get their hands on the latest entry of the post-apocalyptic saga. Even some of Sony’s other exclusive titles are getting in on the hype withSackboy: A Big AdventureandGhost of Tsushimareleasing promotional content. Now Sony has released one more stylish trailer ahead of launch....

May 27, 2025 · 3 min · 428 words · Maria Parks

How Star Wars Jedi: Survivor's Blaster + Lightsaber Gameplay Combo Could Work

The Soulslike subgenre is quickly becoming one of the most popular forms of the action-RPG, inspiring countless studios over the last decade or so. But while indie games have been using theDark Soulsgameplay formula for some time, it’s taken a little while for AAA developers to catch on, andStar Wars Jedi: Fallen Orderwas one of the first and most successful. With an emphasis on slow and methodical melee combat, parries, and interweaving level design,Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Orderis undeniably a Soulslike, but it also brings its own fair share of mechanics to the table, and its sequel,Star Wars Jedi: Survivoris set to do the same....

May 27, 2025 · 3 min · 578 words · Amanda Henry

How The Casting of Frank Stone Can Take Until Dawn, The Quarry's Core Premise to the Next Level

Summary The Casting of Frank Stonewas recently announced at The Game Awards, being a tense narrative-driven horror experience from Supermassive Games. Set in the same universe as the massively popularDead By Daylightfranchise, it is no wonder that the announcement has already drawn a lot of attention from curious fans of the wider IP. Supermassive Gamesis known for its ability to craft unique horror tales centered around branching narratives and memorable casts of playable characters, and it seems thatThe Casting of Frank Stoneis going to carry the torch of the studio’s successful formula....

May 27, 2025 · 3 min · 576 words · Janet Wallace

How to Complete A Like Supreme Gig in Cyberpunk 2077

Quick Links Cyberpunk 2077has some of the most interesting gigs, but most importantly, they are not monotonous quests like those found in other popular titles. The best thing aboutCyberpunk 2077is that it keeps things interesting by offering more than the usual fetch or kill quests. For instance, the A Like Supreme gig requires players to ensure a concert goes according to plan. Speaking of the A Like Supreme gig, it may not be complicated, but some players do not know how to complete it in the first place....

May 27, 2025 · 1 min · 194 words · Heidi Glover

Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 241: What To Expect From The Chapter

Summary Jujutsu Kaisenchapter 241 is just around the corner and fans are incredibly excited for the next chapter of the story which will continue to fight between Kenjaku and Takaba in a very intriguing manner. This fight is going to be very exciting for the fans, especially because these two characters have only just begun their fight, which means the exciting part is yet to come.JJK chapter 241is what every fan has their eyes on as not only will it give an opportunity for Takaba to grow even further but it could alsoshowcase more of Kenjaku as well....

May 27, 2025 · 6 min · 1169 words · Amber Moses

Jujutsu Kaisen: Will Kenjaku Take Over Gojo’s Body?

Summary Jujutsu Kaisenhas been thoroughly enjoyable for the fans over the course of the last few months. As Gojo finally returned, fans were incredibly excited to see him go up against none other than the King of Curses, Sukuna. This fight was one that fans had been waiting ages for and it certainly delivered, for the most part. However, at the end of it, fans were left in a state of shock when, through inexplicable means,Sukuna was able to kill Gojo, and finally, the strongest modern sorcerer died....

May 27, 2025 · 7 min · 1320 words · Tina Lucas