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How To Defeat Matador In Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance
14.6.2024
Matador has an infamous reputation in the Shin Megami Tensei canon, and Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance is no exception. As the first boss in the Return of the True Demon sidequest, Matador can and will wipe the floor with you if you challenge him unprepared. Though Matador was a challenge in...
10 Tips For Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance Beginners
14.6.2024
It’s been a good year for fans of Atlus RPGs. Between the launch of Persona 3 Reload in January and Metaphor:ReFantazio coming this October, you’d be forgiven for forgetting that Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance is available right now on PC, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox and PlayStation platforms....
How To Complete The Beastly Battle Of Wits Quest In Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance
14.6.2024
Most of the early game quests in Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance explicitly tell you where you need to go, but you’ll find a few exceptions. A prime example of this occurs when you meet the Nozuchi in a corner of West Shinbashi, who presents you with the “Beastly Battle of Wits” quest.Read more
Should You Take The Girl's Hand In Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance?
14.6.2024
One of the most impactful decisions you’ll make in Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance comes right at the start of the game. Standing at a literal crossroads, you see a girl suspended in the air. Ominous voices explain that she will lead the world into chaos and ruin, and if you take her hand, you will...
FromSoftware's Miyazaki On A Bloodborne PC Port: 'I'd Love More Players To Be Able To Enjoy It'
13.6.2024
For years now, Bloodborne fans have wanted the popular PS4-exclusive RPG ported to PC, hopefully with performance improvements and graphical options. And while FromSoftware’s president Hidetaka Miyazaki didn’t confirm that such a port is happening, he did say he’s not opposed to it and suggested...
This Gris Follow-Up Has Big Last Guardian Vibes And Will Definitely Make Me Cry
13.6.2024
When the action-adventure game Neva was first revealed a year ago with a trailer that included the immediate emotional death of a large wolf-like creature, I knew this game would be a tearjerker. That isn’t surprising given developer Nomada Studios’ track record. Its first game, 2018’s emotional...
Octopath Traveler II's Four Brand-New Boss Battles, Explained
13.6.2024
On June 6th, Square Enix announced that both Octopath Traveler games are now available on more platforms. Not only is Octopath Traveler available on PlayStation, but you can play Octopath Traveler 2 on Xbox and Xbox Game Pass. Square Enix released a trailer celebrating the new ports, but eagle-eyed...
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero Hands-On: Shaping Up To Be The Budokai Tenkaichi 3 Sequel Fans Deserve
13.6.2024
Fans have been waiting 17 years for a sequel to Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3, a PS2 and Wii-era arena fighter that celebrated the beloved anime with a story mode that retold all of its biggest moments, a massive roster full of iconic characters and deep cuts alike, and spectacle-fueled...
Infamous Video Game Leaker Admits To Pretending To Be A Japanese Woman For Clout
13.6.2024
A hyper-passionate fan base. A notoriously secretive industry. And social media algorithms that encourage people to follow their worst impulses for 15 minutes of fame. It’s a volatile cocktail, and one that might explain why an infamous leaker who went by the name Midori lied about being a Japanese...
Elden Ring: What Level To Reach For Shadow Of The Erdtree (And How To Grind Fast)
12.6.2024
Elden Ring is known for its challenging combat and hazardous exploration, so it’s reasonable to expect its Shadow of the Erdtree expansion to be an ultra-difficult experience. With dozens of hours of new exploration and battle ahead, you’ll want to be certain you’re well-prepared for all of...
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Pre-Order Guide
12.6.2024
It may have taken two years, but Elden Ring is finally receiving a highly anticipated expansion that is certain to take the world by storm all over again. Shadow of the Erdtree is landing on June 21, and it brings multiple editions and pre-order bonuses for players seeking to get the most out...
Hands-On With Astro Bot: Pure Joy
12.6.2024
I can’t remember the last time I played a PlayStation game and felt this happy. I’ve loved plenty of first-party Sony games and their expensive melding of Hollywood cinematics, refined gameplay, and dense systems. Astro Bot is in many ways the antithesis of that. It’s no less refined, perhaps even...
30 Minutes With Monster Hunter Wilds: Bird Watching, Bear Bombing, And Cheesy Meat
12.6.2024
It’s been six years since Monster Hunter: World showed what the beloved action series could accomplish when it made the jump from Nintendo’s consoles back to more powerful hardware. As fun as 2021's Monster Hunter Rise was, it was built for the Switch and pulled back in many ways from the ambition...
Final Fantasy IX Remake And More Seemingly Appear In Wild Epic Games Store Leak
12.6.2024
A new tool used to scrape info from the Epic Games Store may have just exposed tons of unannounced upcoming games like a long-rumored Final Fantasy IX remakeand a new Turok. If accurate, the database listings could end up being the biggest batch of clues about new games since the infamous Nvidia...
The Big Nintendo Direct Everyone's Waiting For Is Probably Next Week
12.6.2024
It wouldn’t be Summer Game Fest and the ghost of E3 season without a big Nintendo Direct. Previously teased for June, it now looks like the big Switch showcase could happen as early as next week thanks to a suspicious early announcement from Among Us maker Innersloth. Read more
Kunitsu-Gami: Path Of The Goddess Is An Incredibly Clever Strategy Mash-Up I Can't Wait To Return To
11.6.2024
In Kunitsu-Gami: Path Of The Goddess a demon that looks like a giant stomach with a big purple tongue coming out of it appears out of a portal at night and tries to ensnare a mountain village in evil energy. I strike him down but more waves of enemies follow, each snaking along different routes...
Elden Ring: Everything You Need To Do To Access Shadow Of The Erdtree When It Arrives
11.6.2024
Elden Ring’s first and only expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree, features an exciting new storyline with dozens of hours of gameplay to experience—but accessing it isn’t a walk in the park, and data suggests that there are crucial steps many players haven’t yet taken. If you want to see what...
Konami Hopes Metal Gear Solid Delta Could Bring The Series Back, New Ad Suggests
11.6.2024
The upcoming release of Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, the remake of 2004’s Metal Gear Solid 3, marks a major turning point for Konami’s stealth action series. Due to come out before the end of this year, Delta will end a nine-year drought since 2015’s Phantom Pain (we don’t count Survive)....
Almost Two-Thirds Of PC Players Aren't Ready For Elden Ring DLC
11.6.2024
Elden Ring’s one and only expansion DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree, is out June 21. That’s less than two weeks away. But were you already aware that in order to be able to play it, you need to have beaten both Starscourge Radahn and previously optional boss, Mohg, Lord of Blood? Because it seems that...
Sonic Team Boss Explains Why Shadow The Hedgehog Doesn't Use Guns Anymore
10.6.2024
2005’s Shadow the Hedgehog game is a fever dream to look back on because of its dark tone, a striking departure from Sonic series norms. It included swearing in its dialogue, had its titular antihero use vehicles when it would have been faster to run, and most infamously had him using firearms...