Critically Acclaimed Switch RPG Disappears from Eshop

Summary Octopath Travelerhas seen an unexpected change to the game’s listing on the Nintendo Switch’s eShop, currently showing the beloved RPG as “Not Available.” First debuting in 2018 fromFinal Fantasydeveloper Square-Enix, the RPG saw critical acclaim following its debut for the interweaving of its eight different stories and its “HD-2D” graphics. The game was first released as a Switch exclusive, later being brought to PC and Xbox and even receivinga sequel inOctopath Traveler 2last year....

June 16, 2025 · 3 min · 440 words · Renee Gonzalez

Does Face/Off Still Hold Up?

Certain films fall into so many culturally relevant subgenres that it becomes truly impossible for them to ever really exit the zeitgeist. It’s hard to imagine an age in which humans exist during which people aren’t still occasionally talking about the film in which John Travolta and Nicolas Cage swapped faces. Face/Offhas returned to the public eye this time thanks toThe Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, an upcoming comedy that pokes fun at the larger-than-life celebrity aura that surrounds Nic Cage....

June 16, 2025 · 4 min · 838 words · Sandra Gray

Echo Generation Xbox Game Gives Serious Stranger Things Vibes

The Xbox Games Showcase for the Xbox Series X on Thursday morning was filled with new game announcements. It was so packed, some announcements even came before the show during Geoff Keighley’s pre-show. The highlight had to be the reveal ofEcho Generation, a voxel-based adventure game that seems strongly inspired by theStranger Thingstelevision show. Echo Generationwas revealed with a minute-long gameplay trailer. It featured the game’s protagonist, a young boy named Dylan who wields a hockey stick, exploring a gorgeous 80svoxel worldand interacting with all manner of supernatural beings....

June 16, 2025 · 2 min · 380 words · Amy Rios

Edens Zero: The Striking Similarities Between Rebecca and Fairy Tail's Lucy

It’s common in the anime industry for authors to recycle characters and personalities with slight reiterations in their new series.Edens Zerois a prime example of this phenomenon asHiro Mashima has reusedseveral character designs and personages from his previous workFairy Tail. While some similarities in characters are subtle and covert, others are far too obvious and glaringly similar. One such character is Rebecca Bluegarden, who seems to be a spitting image ofFairy Tail’sLucy Heartfilia....

June 16, 2025 · 4 min · 700 words · Jeff Williams

Elden Ring: Best Character Origins, Ranked

InElden Ring, players have the freedom to build their character however they wish. This is because all weapons, spells, and armor require various stats to be achieved if the player wishes to use them efficiently. Even with this freedom throughoutElden Ring, players start their adventure by selecting one of several classes, better known as Character Origins. Players don’t necessarily need to stick with these starting stat layouts for the rest of the game, but choosing one allows the player to start at a specific level, with varied stats, and aunique set of gearto protect themselves with....

June 16, 2025 · 6 min · 1202 words · Todd Robbins

Fan Theories That Make An Anime Story Better

Fans who love the anime they’re watching interact with their favorite IP with a ton of passion. The sheer amount of thought they put into deciphering ongoing stories and filling the holes for any ambiguous plot threads shows just how much of an impact these fictional stories can have on the lives of the many people who get hooked on the stories and form an attachment to the characters. RELATED:The Best Anime On Crunchyroll As a result, several anime fans enjoy discussing certain theories that could be plausible despite the source material neither confirming nor denying these probabilities....

June 16, 2025 · 5 min · 914 words · Brian Hogan

Final Fantasy 7 Remake's Secret Bosses Explained

Final Fantasy 7 Remakehas turned what was once a short, introductory portion of a 3 disc PS One game into a full 30+ hour experience with a lot to explore. Like other games, this one has a secret boss that is both difficult to defeat and challenging to even find. Unlike other games, however, the remake ofFinal Fantasy 7has two secret bosses. One secret boss in particular has along and storied history in theFinal Fantasyfranchiseand his inclusion will no doubt bring a smile to the faces of long time fans of the series....

June 16, 2025 · 5 min · 953 words · Tyler Wilkinson

Game Inspired By Kiki's Delivery Service Absolutely Demolishes Kickstarter Funding Goal

The Kickstarter page forMika and the Witch’s Mountainhas only been live for a little under a month, yet its pitch has so thoroughly won over the hearts and minds of anyone who’s seen it that it’s already rocketed past every stretch goal its developers had laid out. Even more impressive for this small open-world game inspired by the Hayao Miyazaki classicKiki’s Delivery Serviceis that it’s exceeded its Kickstarter stretch goals with plenty of time left on the clock, as of publication....

June 16, 2025 · 3 min · 472 words · John Smith

Games With Protagonists Who Were Doomed From The Start

Summary The standard Hero’s Journey, as described by Joseph Campbell, usually follows a protagonist from a mundane background whose life is disrupted by unusual circumstances. The journey typically involves developing skills and facing trials that allow them to eventually triumph against an overarching antagonist. This nearly-universal format has been seen in literature, mythology, theater, television, film, and video games. The interactive nature of a video game goes well with the hero’s journey, since it provides a good starting point for the player and gives them the satisfaction of building themselves from the ground up....

June 16, 2025 · 11 min · 2183 words · Dr. Dana Kelly

Genshin Impact: Barbara Hangout Guide

Player Mistakes Back to All Characters With the start ofGenshin Impact’s 1.4 update comes the launch of the highly anticipated Hangout event system. During the event, players have the opportunity to hang out with four ofGenshin Impact’s more overlooked characters as they learn more about their personalities in the process. In this guide, we will be looking atBarbara’s hangout eventand will showcase what dialogue choices are required to unlock each of the five possible endings to the event....

June 16, 2025 · 4 min · 661 words · Jessica Berry

Hollow Knight Silksong: Is Hornet The Knight's Sister?

Hollow Knightis arguably one of the most successful indie games to release in the past few years, with its combination of a unique setting, compelling characters, and story arcs alongside a combat system that was punishing enough for Dark Souls fans to love.Hollow Knightalso has incredibly deep lorethat branches from the beginning of the game, and even before that starting point in time, back when an ancient Wyrm became the Pale King by shedding its shell....

June 16, 2025 · 3 min · 639 words · Anthony Fox

House Flipper 2: How to Find All Bessie Collectibles

There are many trophiesinHouse Flipper 2, but Full House is one of the most difficult. You need to find 9 Bessie the Beaver collectibles to get this achievement. This guide contains detailed information on how to find all the Bessie collectibles inHouse Flipper 2. To complete the Full House achievement, you must accept quests from various people.While cleaning these houses, you can find these collectibles. How to Find All Bessie Collectibles and Get the Full House Trophy in House Flipper 2 To get the Full House trophy, you need to find 9 collectibles during the quests....

June 16, 2025 · 3 min · 596 words · Latoya Peterson

James Gunn Confirms Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol 3 Is End For This Team

All good things must come to an end, and that includes James Gunn’sGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. The director has revealed that the upcoming Marvel Studios film will mark the end for the group. Gunn has been collaborating with Marvel Studios for nearly a decade, as he first hopped on board with the MCU back in 2014 to direct the smash hitGuardians of the Galaxy. That film changed thelandscape of the MCUin the best way possible, as it opened new doors to otherworldly characters and places and really expanded the cinematic universe on a cosmic level....

June 16, 2025 · 3 min · 502 words · Tina Cox