Metroid Dread Has More In Common With Other M Than Super Metroid

TheMetroidseries has been long dormant, with the last 2D entry releasing nearly two decades ago. In between then and now there have been a number of spin-offs such as theMetroid Primetrilogy, but these were generally disconnected from the main storyline started with the originalMetroidin 1986. The exception to this isMetroid: Other M,which is considered by many fans to be the worst in the series due to a number of drastic changes to the successfulMetroidformula....

May 16, 2025 · 3 min · 526 words · Timothy Edwards

Monster Hunter Rise's Switch Skills Add New Depth to the Series' Combat

After the success ofMonster Hunter: Worldand it’sIceborneexpansion, Capcom has had its work cut out for it trying to follow up withMonster Hunter Riseon Switch. However, some of thenew features thatMonster Hunter Risehas brought to the series, with a brand new system called Switch Skills standing as one of the strongest additions in the new game. The best thing that the Switch Skills feature does forMonster Hunter Riseis give players the ability to customize their playstyle, not only with what weapon to use, but how to use it....

May 16, 2025 · 5 min · 1064 words · Lawrence Sullivan

Mortal Kombat Movie Writer Explains New Protagonist, What He Kept from the Games

Prior to the release of the newMortal Kombatmovie, Game Rant had the chance to sit down and chat with its writer, Greg Russo. Russo is a self-proclaimedMortal Kombatfanatic, and acted as the chief lore repository on set alongside his responsibilities as the writer of the screenplay. He was more than happy to share the details of his creative process, but there were a couple areas of particular interest that we wanted to focus in on....

May 16, 2025 · 7 min · 1387 words · Jonathan Aguirre

My Hero Academia 398: The Rise Of All Might

Summary The following contains spoilers forMy Hero AcademiaChapter 398, “Yagi Toshinori: Rising,” by Kohei Horikoshi, translated by Caleb Cook available in English fromViz Media. My Hero Academiachapter 398 dropped earlier today and it is safe to say that this was one of the most touching chapters that fans have read in quite a while. The chapter focused heavily on the character of Yagi Toshinori, who fans better knowby the name of All Might....

May 16, 2025 · 6 min · 1250 words · Matthew Daniels

Naruto: Why Was Hiruzen The Longest Serving Hokage?

Summary Known as the “Professor” for his almost encyclopedic knowledge of Konohagakure’s treasured ninjutsu techniques, the Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi was hailed as one of the strongest Kage of his time inNaruto. Hetook on his post as Hokageunder extremely trying circumstances, as his mentor, Tobirama Senju, was forced to sacrifice himself in order to allow his subordinates to escape a skirmish with Kumogakure’s Kinkaku Force during the First Shinobi World War....

May 16, 2025 · 7 min · 1303 words · Laura Park

Pikmin Bloom's January 2022 Community Day Shows Improvement, But Isn't Perfect

Niantic’s mobile games have kept fans' attentions using various content releases, with Community Days being a prominent example. A Community Day takes place once a month, and inPokemon GOthese revolve around a specific monster; January 2022’s Community Day featured Spheal, and an extraCommunity Day Classic was held today featuring Bulbasaur.Harry Potter: Wizards Uniteshuts down on January 31, but it has historically held Community Days offering bonus items for completing set tasks....

May 16, 2025 · 4 min · 730 words · Stephanie Brown

PS4 Fan Creates Printable Custom Game Covers for the System's Biggest Hits

Since its initial launch back in 2013, thePS4has had an incredibly successful run. With numerous well received first-party titles under its belt, thePS4has a lot to offer longtime PlayStation fans and newcomers alike. Now, one fan has provided a unique way for others to celebrate the console and its game library. While the PlayStation 4 library may have gotten off to a rocky start, producing farily underwhelming titles such asKnackandKillzone: Shadow Fall, the PS4 has since produced several quality games that have left a strong impact on many who have played them....

May 16, 2025 · 2 min · 379 words · Joel Lopez

Riot Games Closes Australian Office, Dissolves Oceanic Pro League

Riot Games has announced today that it will shut down its Australian operations by closing its Sydney office and dissolving the Oceanic Pro League (OPL), placing the professionalLeague of Legendsscene in the OCE region now in jeopardy. Though there will be no professional league for OCE anymore, qualifying tournaments for the 2021 Mid-Season Invitational and World Championship will still be held to send teams to represent the region. OCE pro players will also no longer take up an import slot inNorth America’s LCS leaguewhich may open up new opportunities for those already in Los Angeles and now disenfranchised....

May 16, 2025 · 3 min · 438 words · Alexandria Butler

Roblox: Make Boba and Prove Mom Wrong Codes

Make Boba and Prove Mom Wrongis a classicrepresentative of the Tycoon genreon theRobloxplatform. In this game, you must create a thriving boba tea factory and sell it to all passers-by. By participating in the process of drinks creation and hiring more employees, your production will quickly reward you with a good profit, but if you want a nice financial boost at the beginning,Make Boba and Prove Mom Wrongcodes are what you need....

May 16, 2025 · 2 min · 304 words · Patricia Cowan

Rocket League is Crossing Over With X-Men 97

Rocket Leaguehas announced the newest in-game collaboration for the popular sports game, offering a plethora of cosmetics themed around the recently releasedX-Men ‘97. The unique sports game from developer Psyonix has often teamed up with other brands to offer crossover content, allowing players to deck out their cars with special designs. FromCarsmascot Lightning McQueento the iconicGhostbustersvan, the game offers plenty of different options to personalize players’ in-game cars to their own tastes....

May 16, 2025 · 3 min · 517 words · Joy Sandoval

Rumor: Halo Infinite Development Roadmap Unchanged After Layoffs

Following the layoffs at Microsoft, the company’sHalo Infinitedevelopment is rumored to remain unchanged at 343 Industries. The announcement left many fans wondering what the future ofHalo Infinitewould look like, considering 343 Industries was among the main affected divisions inside the tech giant. Now it appears there may be some clarity on the franchise’s future.Earlier this week Microsoft announced that it was laying off 10,000 jobs, across various sectors including Xbox, 343, Bethesda, and a few others in a bid to trim the company’s expenses and adjust for the coming year....

May 16, 2025 · 3 min · 460 words · Rachel Hawkins

Star Wars: Why Couldn’t The Jedi Sense That Palpatine Was A Sith Lord?

Summary While they were once a thing of scorn, theStar Warsprequels have seen a resurgence of sorts in the minds of fans. Whether that is due to unhappiness with the sequel trilogy or simply due to a shift in tastes, theStar Warsprequels now rank as some people’s favorite movies in the series. Regardless of where anyone stands, there is one tiny thing that tends to throw a lot of people off, and that surrounds Palpatine....

May 16, 2025 · 5 min · 929 words · Angela Taylor

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Confirms Fan-Requested Feature

Summary The upcomingSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leagueis getting an offline mode as part of a post-launch update.Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leaguefinds itself in a weird position. On one hand, many fans are excited to play Rocksteady’s first major new release in eight years. On the other hand, there are many who are concerned thatSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice League’s live service elements will ruin the experience. The jury is still out on howSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leaguestacks up to Rocksteady’s past games....

May 16, 2025 · 3 min · 441 words · Teresa Harris