Legendary Japanese game developer and founder of Grasshopper Manufacture, Goichi “Suda51” Suda, has been involved with the creation and direction of many violent and action-heavy video games (and their main characters). From the hyper-sexualized chainsaw-wielding Juliet inLollipop Chainsawto the joke-cracking katana-wielding assassinTravis Touchdown inNo More Heroes, Suda knows how to make an interesting character and even more interesting (but sometimes divisive) video games. Game Rant attended PAX East 2024 in Boston and chatted with Suda51 on a variety of topics, ranging from his feelings on aShadows of the Damnedsequel and his use of mature themes to who he would want to see play a live-action version of Travis Touchdown....

OnePieceis among the best manga series in the world. It has managed to stay at the very top for several decades and there are many reasons behind its success. Oda has created an incredible world where almost every little thing is tied with something bigger. RELATED:One Piece: Strongest Non-Devil Fruit Users, Ranked By Strength In addition to its magnificent story,One Pieceis blessed with some excellent characters. The villains inOnePieceare considered among the finest....

AsOverwatch 2creeps ever closer to its full release, fans are learning more about the redesigns for returning characters. Orisa will be among those revamped for the sequel, though it appears Blizzard originally had some drastic changes in mind for her return inOverwatch 2. With theOverwatch 2open beta starting today, Blizzard has been treating fans to a look at some of the new looks for returning characters. Changes have varied from minor cosmetic upgrades to a full change in role and abilities, and it seems the developers were in two minds about which route to take with Orisa’s overhaul....

Overwatch 2recently released a short story that revealed the sexual identities of Pharah and Baptiste. While many players have long speculated on the orientations of the two heroes, the heartfelt tale officially confirmed it as a part ofOverwatch 2’sPride celebration. This year,Overwatch 2is celebrating Pridein a big way, with free LGBTQA+ cosmetics for every player and an in-game Pride parade on the Midtown map. Outside the game, Blizzard also released “As You Are,” a new short story written byOverwatch 2senior narrative designer Jen Stacey....

Even thoughPersona 5was a massive breakthrough for Atlus and thePersonafranchise, it managed to top itself withPersona 5 Royal.The enhanced version of the original game does more than polish the basics; it offers players vastly more liberty in both combat and social interaction, making the game all the more engaging. Perhaps more importantly, though, it built onPersona5’s original story in some much needed areas. The Palace in the third semester introduces some valuable nuance into the Phantom Thieves' philosophy and journey, andPersona 5 Royalalso builds on Goro Akechi’s character by introducing detailed new story threads involving him....

Announced in August of 2020, Nintendo is bringing its quirky, real-time strategy titlePikmin 3 Deluxeto the Nintendo Switch.Originally released on the Wii U, this marks the first time fans will be able to embark on an adventure with the Pikmin on the Nintendo Switch. Pikmin 3was first released in 2013 to fairly high acclaim from fans and critics alike. AlthoughPikminhas never been a massively popular series on the level ofSuper MarioorZelda, fans have always welcomed each entry with open arms and this enhanced port is certainly no exception....

The Pokemon Company banned Porygon’s debut episode," Computer Warrior Porygon," nearly 25 years ago, as it contained explosions that appeared in the form of quickly flashing lights, which inadvertently triggered seizures in children across Japan. Since Porygon headlined the episode, it, unfortunately, ended up in the crossfire ofThe Pokemon Company’s decision, and thus thePokemonanime hasn’t featured it since. But if certain predictions aboutPokemon Journeysturn out to be true, then Porygon’s fate may change soon....

Sable, after a year of not being available on PlayStation platforms, is coming to PlayStation 5. The open-world exploration game has been warmly received on its other supported platforms, including PC and Xbox consoles, when it launched on July 05, 2025. Interested PlayStation users have waited patiently since. Those PlayStation users have been rewarded for their patience, asSableis now confirmed to be launching on PS5 with some exciting new content....

Sifu’s narrative is seemingly simple on paper: the young character’s father and Sifu is murdered by one of his students, and they fight throughout their life to avenge him. It is learned thatSifu’s protagonist can defy deathwith a talisman pendant, but at the cost of years of their life. Sifucan prove difficult at any in-game age, but it is ideal for players to remain as young as possible to afford more years lost to defeat....

Silent Hillis one of the most iconic horror franchises in all of gaming, and despite being a dormant series since 2012, players are still eagerly awaiting another installment. Fans almost got their wish around 2014 when the critically acclaimedP.T.released on PlayStation 4, which turned out to stand forPlayable Teaser. But when the director of the project, Hideo Kojima, famously left Konami in 2015, the game was canceled. Buthope still lives among fans thatSilent Hillscould still be made....

ASkyrimplayer makes a potion that instantly kills the Dragonborn in a funny video. TheDragonborn is the main playable character ofThe Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim, and gamers can choose from a variety of races depending upon their preference. It allows users to fully customize the look, stats, and skills of their chosen character as they journey across the world. Each ofSkyrim’s weapon types and gameplay styles has its own unique skill tree with both passive and active bonuses....

Summary Ubisoft has confirmed thatPrince of Persia: The Lost Crownis coming to Steam on August 8.Prince of Persia: The Lost Crownwas released earlier this year to rave reviews, with many hailing the Metroidvania as one of the best games in the entirePrince of Persiafranchise. But like many other Ubisoft-published games,Prince of Persia: The Lost Crownskipped Steam at launch. Initially,Prince of Persia: The Lost Crownwas only available to PC gamers willing to pick it up through the Ubisoft Store or the Epic Games Store....

Though there are many hardcore players in the gaming community, there are still a lot of gamers who prefer to play casual titles. Whether on desktop or mobile devices,match-three puzzle games likeCandy Crushor old-school maze runners likeTemple Runare often very popular. This explains why many are currently hooked on word-guessing titles likeWordle. Recently, a Redditor shared that they were inspired byWordleto create a math-themed puzzle game namedSummlefor fellow math fans to enjoy....