New Xbox Background Pays Tribute to Akira Toriyama and a Classic 360 JRPG

Summary A new dynamicXboxbackground pays tribute to the late Akira Toriyama and his work on the classic Xbox 360 titleBlue Dragon. Microsoft is known to regularly release themes for players to download onXbox. Most of the time, the thematic releases take inspiration from holidays and other notable events. Such is the case for March 2024, with the legendary Akira Toriyama’s passing. While most fans are more familiar withToriyama’s work in anime, the famed artist had also done work for various games....

July 19, 2025 · 2 min · 391 words · Candice Gillespie

New Zone of the Enders Trademark Registered by Konami

The Konami business began in 1969 and has managed to have a diverse technology-based output over the years. While many fans are focused on the games that the company produces,Konami has also released PC systemsas well as other interesting pieces of technology that have proved profitable. Despite the broad range of endeavors undertaken by Konami, the company will continue as it retains a license for a mecha-infused game that is a cult favorite for many gamers....

July 19, 2025 · 2 min · 397 words · Veronica Johnson

Nintendo: 10 Weirdest Things That Luigi Has Done

When Mario heroically steps up to rescue Princess Peach, his twin brother Luigi usually ends up tagging along. Together, the brothers have traversed the Mushroom Kingdom, traded blows with fellow Nintendo mascots, and have teamed up with their infant selves. They’ve even found time to compete in the Olympics! Related:Every Game Nintendo Released During The Year Of Luigi (In Chronological Order) When left to his own devices, Luigi gets himself into pretty unusual circumstances....

July 19, 2025 · 6 min · 1259 words · Tonya Montgomery

One Piece: All Straw Hat Pirates, Ranked By Speed

The Straw Hat Pirates are the main focus of Eiichiro Oda’sOne Piecemanga. Led by the protagonist, Straw Hat Luffy, this mighty crew consists of some very powerful individuals, all of which are exceptional in their own right. RELATED:One Piece: Characters Who Deserve Higher Bounties When it comes to combat inOne Piece, different members of the crew shine at different things. The heavy hitters of the crew rely more on their strength and endurance to get around their enemies....

July 19, 2025 · 5 min · 1004 words · Brooke Scott

Pikmin Bloom Could Make Good Use of the Series' Enemies

The successful launch ofPokemon GOin summer 2016 primed Niantic for five years of steady updates. To this day the mobile app is continuing its journey across the Pokemon world, adding the nearly 1,000 monsters from all eight generations of mainline games alongside regional variants, shinies, and limited-time cosmetics. Between Community Days andPokemon GO’s seasons with themed events, the game is never hurting for content. Niantic’s other Nintendo-based gamePikmin Bloomis a different story....

July 19, 2025 · 4 min · 694 words · Michael Johnson

Pokemon GO Tour Poke Ball Prep Rally Event Guide

Late February has arrived, but before Niantic moves on to the next in-game season there are still a few big events to get through. AsPokemon GOplayers continue preparing for theupcoming Go Tour Johto, they can start to warm up with this week’s Poke Ball Prep Rally. The Poke Ball Prep Rally hitsPokemon GOat the start of the weekend and is going to offer players a full week to enjoy some exciting spawns, bonuses, and features before the mainGO Tour Johto activities arrive the following weekend....

July 19, 2025 · 3 min · 506 words · Ethan Allen

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Graphics Compared to Breath of the Wild

The highly-anticipated release ofPokemon Scarlet and Violetwas met with praise for its new features and ingenuity of multiplayer gameplay with friends online, but the game doesn’t come without its low points. One of the major detriments to the franchise’s latest generation is the lack of graphical capabilities and severe frame rate issues, not to mentionPokemon Scarlet and Violetare plagued with glitchesand bugs that will need extra attention in future patches....

July 19, 2025 · 3 min · 505 words · John Lee

Quake Remastered Update Improves Multiplayer and Modding Support

In the world of fast-paced PC first-person shooters, much of the older gaming community will have nothing but fond memories of id Software’sQuake, originally published in 1996. The gothic game was recently given a bit of a modern polish when a remastered patch for it went live through Steam in August.John Romero was even pleased theQuakeremaster restored content, and the rejuvenation of the classic title has given old and new fans an excuse to start playing again....

July 19, 2025 · 2 min · 410 words · Dr. Hannah Stephens

Rarest Enemies In The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomhas a lot ofenemiesplayers will have to fight, the game also brought back some recurring monsters from other games inZeldafranchise. Some enemies feature heavily throughout the game while some enemies some players have claimed to forget are even in the game. Related:Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - How To Beat Gloom Hands Some of these enemies are a variant of the more popular ones, although they may pack a more powerful punch than their originals....

July 19, 2025 · 5 min · 1064 words · Jerry Underwood

Reacher Season 3's New Villain, Zachary Peck, Explained

Summary Anthony Michael Hall has wrapped filming onReacherseason 3, and he’ll be playing a new villain called Zachary Peck. He opened up about his role in the upcoming season of the hit Prime Video action series in several recent interviews.Reacherseason 3 will be based on Lee Child’s seventh book in theJack Reacherseries, titledPersuader.The book sees the eponymous title character going undercover to take down a drug operation, while also trying to save a DEA agent....

July 19, 2025 · 5 min · 863 words · Kristopher Sims

Redfall: Amelia's Memorial

Through a wide variety of missions,Redfallwill have players honing their detective skills alongside their vampire-slaying abilities. Most missions throughoutArkane Studio’s vampire first-person stakerwill provide map markers to direct players toward the objective; however, there are a few tasks that will require a bit more exploration and research into the readable notes located throughout the game. One of these missions is the “Amelia’s Memorial” main mission, which sends players in search of a toy rabbit and a handmade card that Reverend Eva retained in her possession at the church after Amelia’s passing....

July 19, 2025 · 4 min · 677 words · Jordan Anderson

Rumor: Call of Duty 2023 May Be a Full Release After All

The latest rumor regarding Activision’s plans forCall of Duty 2023claims that a project once planned to be “premium content” forCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2will now be released as a standalone game.Call of Dutyplayers have come to expect annual releases in the military shooter franchise, but reports indicated that 2023 would be a rare year off. It seems Activision may have changed its mind andCall of Duty2023 has become a reality....

July 19, 2025 · 2 min · 426 words · Debra Stephens

Shonen Manga To Catch Up On Before They End

Summary When compared to similar media – like superhero comics –shōnen mangais infamous for being extremely long. Some of the most popular series in this genre have gone on for over 10 years or more. Reading shōnen manga often requires a huge time investment, and that’s what makes this genre so alluring to most readers. However, everything good must come to an end, and shōnen is no exception. Currently, there are several shōnen manga in serialization that began many years ago and are really close to reaching their climactic conclusion....

July 19, 2025 · 6 min · 1178 words · Chris Park