Final Fantasyhas long been an experience the whole family can enjoy. Such long-form games were perfect for whittling away the hours during summer break or the holidays. Later titles started to add in more mature themes that older fans could appreciate, likeFinal Fantasy 7’s environmentalism andFinal Fantasy 9examining different characters' perspectives on death. The many mainline and spin-offFinal Fantasygames appeal to different audiences, and there’s bound to be some that focus on a given age bracket....

Animal Crossing: New Horizonsheld a continued emphasis on bells as its in-game currency, making small tasks around the island crucial for building up players' wallets. With a life-sim approach that shares similarities to one half ofPersona 5’s gameplay,Animal Crossing: New Horizons' successorcould work fromPersona’s feature of part-time jobs, serving as a way for players to earn bells, interact with their villagers, and afford more decorations for their spaces. Part-time jobs have been utilized in pastAnimal Crossingtitles to a lesser degree, serving more as early-game tutorials than established mechanics....

Since the beginning of the series, fans ofAnimal Crossinghave thought of many different theories about its beloved characters. One such character that seems to have a mysterious past is Tom Nook, the landlord that fans either love or love to hate. With the help of Timmy, Tommy, and Isabelle, he makes sure that you can make the island of your dream with your getaway package. RELATED:5 Things Animal Crossing: New Horizons Needs Fixed As DLC (& 5 Things We’re Worried They’ll Ruin)...

TheAssassin’s Creedfranchise continues to be one of Ubisoft’s biggest IPs, and the next couple of years will see the studio go all in on the concept. Not only is it working on multiple new mainline entries includingAssassin’s Creed MirageandAssassin’s Creed Codename Red, but it is also bringing the franchise to mobile withAssassin’s Creed Codename Jade. While not much is known about the project, it may be facing an uphill battle with the fanbase as its release date nears....

Back 4 Blood, the highly-anticipated spiritual successor to theLeft 4 Deadfranchise, is releasing in a couple of months. A few days ago, developer Turtle Rock Studios hosted an open beta for the game, allowing players to preview what to expect onceBack 4 Bloodreleases. Similar to Left 4 Dead,Back 4 Bloodwill feature co-operative gameplay and player vs. player combat. In addition, players will be able to choose one out of theeight playable characters known as Cleaners, and each of them will have unique abilities, perks, and storylines....

Summary Larian Studios, the developer behindBaldur’s Gate 3, was one of the biggest contributors to the Kickstarter campaign for 2019’sBlasphemous. The indie Metroidvania title proved to be a great addition to the genre, and the studio behindBaldur’s Gate 3was one of the largest donors to the project. With incredible sales andmultiple Game of the Year wins, the studio knocked it out of the park withBaldur’s Gate 3. BeforeBaldur’s Gate 3, the studio wasn’t nearly as well known in the gaming world, but everything changed once the game launched last year....

Matt Reeves’The Batmanis nearly here. Fans have less than two weeks to wait to see Robert Pattinson as the Caped Crusader, and the hype for the film has arguably never been higher. Since the project was officially announced, fans have made comparisons to Christopher Nolan’sDark Knighttrilogy, and wondering how Reeves’ film will stack up against previous iconic iterations of the character. Spider-Manis another hero whose recent films have been pitted against previous live action versions of the character, with Andrew Garfield and Tom Holland beginning their time as the infamous web-slinger with comparisons to Tobey Maguire....

With dozens of seasonal anime available to watch, there is not much incentive to look to the past for entertainment. The fact thatclassic animetend to not be easy to locate also doesn’t intensity the temptation to seek out shows of yesteryear, particularly series that debuted prior to the year 2000. RELATED:Best Anime Movies You Can Watch For Free On Tubi Anime started to crossover into Western countries during the late ’90s through shows likeDragon Ball Z,Cowboy Bebop, andSailor Moon....

HBO’s prequel toGame of Thrones,House of the Dragon, has indeed moved out of its predecessor’s shadow, having nothing but positive ratings since its first episode was released in August 2022.House of the Dragonis an adaptation of George R. R. Martin’s novelFire & Bloodandscrutinizes the legendary House Targaryen history in depth. The show features a nation on the brink of civil war with political intrigue, brutal violence, and dragons to reel viewers in....

Quick Links Ever since debuting in 2020, thePlayStation 5has steadily amassed an impressive library of games covering nearly every possible genre. Want horror? ThePS5 has plenty. Craving an open-world game or maybe a sandbox? There are almost too many options. Looking to play a Soulslike or a third-person shooter? Some projects do both. While not exactly lacking,PS5 games for childrendo not tend to be highlighted quite as intensely as releases designed for older players....

Tomodachi Gamewas an exciting and over-the-top addition toanime’s psychologicalgenre, and the adaptation was hopefully successful enough to encourage viewers to check the manga. Like most of the best stories of this type, this show tackles fairly dark themes, all the while dropping cliffhangers at the end of most episodes. A popular theme within the psychological anime genre is that of a high-stakes game. These series get viewers on the edge of their seats while they watch their favorite characters compete against each other to survive whatever horror lurks around the corner....

Summary Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2Season 6 is set to introduce an eye-catching Spawn skin and mark the return of the popular Zombie Royale mode, among many other additions. The newly announced season will be the game’s final competitive period beforethe release ofCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. Call of Dutyseasons typically run for about two months. For example,Modern Warfare 2Season 5started on August 2 and is set to conclude on September 26....

Sledgehammer Gamesis one of the three main studios that contribute to theCall of Dutyseries. Now,Sledgehammer Gamesis growing by opening up its third studio. The studio worked on series entriesCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3,Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare, and, most recently,Call of Duty: WW2. It also has been confirmed thatSledgehammer Games will be developing theCall of Dutytitle slated to release this year. Rumors have circulated that it will be a follow-up toCall of Duty: WW2titledCall of Duty: WW2Vanguard, but nothing specific about the title has been revealed as of yet....