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After a not-so-long wait between mainline games, Square Enix’sKingdom Hearts 4was a surprise reveal when the trailer aired during the 20th Anniversary of the series in April 2022. In theKingdom Hearts 4trailer, Sora is seen fighting a heartless similar to the first game’s initial boss encounter, and he’s doing it alone. Donald and Goofy are not seen in combat, which makes sense for the trailer’s teaser-like format and the third game’s ending....

Besides the clear anti-war message, the way war and disasters are portrayed inHowl’s Moving Castlealso gives out another one: saving the environment and protecting nature. These values are a part of Japan’s history, all of which are noticeable underlying themes in the works of Miyazaki at Studio Ghibli. For obvious historical reasons, since World War 2, Japanese culture has become predominantly anti-war, which has been translated into anime and manga. Hayao Miyazaki himself was three years old when Tokyo was firebombed, and his father worked as the director of a company that made airplanes and parts for a fighter aircraft used in the World War....

Status Ailments inWild Heartscan be a little confusing, as area few other things about the game, especially for those coming straight from otherMonster Hunteror monster-hunting games. Typically, there are also status ailments in these games, but they tend to only have specific weapons that players are able to use to inflict them or, at best, consumables that directly counter them. RELATED:All Games Confirmed To Be Using Unreal Engine 5 So Far...

After a long tenure atFiraxis Games,XCOMandMarvel’s Midnight Sunsdirector Jake Solomon is about to leave the company to establish his own development studio that won’t focus on producing an all-new turn-based strategy game. A recent interview with Solomon has revealed that he’s got big plans for his next project and he’s excited to try something new. The fact thatJake Solomon is leaving Firaxis Gameswas officially announced a few weeks ago, with the affected parties separating on amicable terms....

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2trailer shows Link and Zelda exploring the depths of Hyrule Castle, discovering what appears to be the corpse of Ganondorf himself before the body reanimates and the castle appears to begin to lift off. And that’s basically all fans know. While there are ways to connect the games,The Legend of Zeldagenerally has little continuity, with each installment being its own self-contained story where Link starts from scratch and slowly becomes the Hero of Tim....

Even though it hasn’t even been released yet,The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomhas made its presence felt after not only earning nominations for multiple awards, but even winning a few already. As one of Nintendo’s longest-running flagship series, the longevity ofZeldais a clear sign that it has landed on a winning formula, so a litany of awards following in the wake of its games isn’t unusual. Typically though, such awards are doled out after a game’s launch and not before, yetThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomhas already seemingly done the impossible....

With Akira Toriyama teasing a newDragon Ballstory viaDragon Ball Daima, Goku and his friends will once again embark on a grand adventure. This time, Goku and his pals need to figure out a way to reverse their unexpected deaging, certainly giving earlyDragon BallandDragon Ball GTflashbacks to fans. However, fans of theDragon Ballseries may be eager to see whether certain characters get the kind of development their manga versions have received in their stories....

Summary Reincarnationis a popular and probably overdone concept in the anime medium. Fans are unsurprised when characters are made to die and return inside new bodies and new worlds. The conceptprovides several possibilitiesto drive plots forward, adding an authentic feeling of novelty to the story that fans can sense through their screens. RELATED:Anime Characters With The Power Of Reincarnation However, not all reincarnation stories are made equal. Several popular ones can be categorized as isekai, while others do not share those distinguishing features....

Summary Obsidian Entertainment is one of the most reputed RPG developers that fans absolutely love. While their future under Microsoft may look dicey now following some questionable decisions made by the studio, players can only hope that the release ofAvowedandThe Outer Worlds 2will help this studio become one of the biggest names under the Xbox brand. The track record of this developer is pretty impressive, boasting a wealth of iconic titles and story-driven RPGs that are perfect for people who love what this studio brings to the table....

Summary BioShockis known and respected for significantly advancing gaming in numerous ways. FromBioShock’s philosophical explorations of human natureand related moral dilemmas, to its meta story twists commenting upon the medium itself, the series has indelibly left its mark on the industry. The original title was a spiritual successor toSystem Shock, itself a landmark series, and which combined emerging immersive sim design and RPG elements in an innovative way that many modern games still aim to replicate....

Summary The new Urban Assault Collection Event has been revealed forApex Legends, promising players a plethora of new content to enjoy and items to unlock. Respawn Entertainment officially unveiled the newApex Legendsevent, showing off the return of a popular limited-time game mode and the grand reveal of a new tournament mode for players to test their skills called Apex Rumble. Players will compete against each other in an attempt to climb the leaderboards and snag exclusive cosmetics and items....

WithinAssassin’s Creed Valhalla, players can obtain a variety of mighty weapons and armor. Whileweapons like the Sepulcher Fire Axecan be brutal when used properly, none stand to the might of Thor’s hammer, Mjolnir, itself. Obtaining this powerful hammer is a drawn out process, but it will be well worth the effort in the end. It should be said outright that players can’t obtain Mjolnir until they’ve beaten the main story ofAssassin’s Creed Valhalla....

Many have been working through a backlog of media since the COVID-19 pandemic hit, revisiting old favorites and discovering new gems. Academy Award-winning Director James Cameron is no different, and recently lavished praise on the film adaptation ofResident Evil. “One of my guilty-pleasure films that I actually think is quite beautifully made isResident Evil,” Cameron said in an interview with Empire. The film, released in 2002 and directed by Paul W....