Summary Kingdom Hearts is finally on Steam, opening the series up to even more potential fans and more importantly, giving hardened fans the chance to play the series again on a whole new platform. Sure,Kingdom Heartshas been available onPCfor a while, but now you’re able to play it onSteam Deck. Disney andSquare Enixare celebrating that by giving away some Steam Decks bundled with Steam’s Kingdom Hearts Intergrum Masterpiece, and one of those Decks is significantly more special than the others....

Arkane Austinclosed this week, two days after its defining game,Prey, celebrated its seventh anniversary. It’s beyond dispiriting to watch yet another talented studio shut down because the C-suite doesn’t know what it wants. WhileXbox’s strategy makes little sense to anyone, Prey remains an object of considerable clarity; a game made by people who knew exactly what they wanted to make and accomplished what they set out to do. It’s the kind of game that even when it frustrated me — and it did frustrate me; I once referred to it as a “loading screen simulator” in conversation with a friend after finishing thePS4version — it amazed me with its commitment to its ideas....

Summary Every so often,a game will be delisted from digital storefronts, rendering it impossible for new purchases. Of course,it could still be played physically, though any DLC will also become unavailable for purchase. It’s certainly not particularly rare, but video game delistings do happen,largely due to expired licensing agreements. Said licensing agreements are whyXbox exclusive Forza Horizon 4will soon be unavailable for purchase. Playground Games' open world racer from 2018 will soon go the way of the wayward son....

Quick Links Baqua, the currency inEiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, is used for all sorts of things. Equipment, restoratives, runes, divinations, cards, even recruitment; money makes the world go ‘round, and Eiyuden’s no exception. Amassing a fortune takes time, but there are several ways to speed things up. This guide aims to get you rich as quickly as possible. We’ll keep updating it if we find further nifty income sources. Even if we don’t, the following opportunities will line your pockets quite nicely....

Summary Monster Hunter Wildsis set to release sometime early next year, and we have had two gameplay-focused trailers so far that did an excellent job of setting up the game’s premise. Still,we already have loads of information on its gameplay elements, world events, weapons, and even monsters,making us crave more information about what to expect from the rest of the game or which monsters will appear at launch. And, while all the other aspects of the game are obviously crucial to making up what makes the series so unique, we want monsters, and lots of them (it’s in the title for crying out loud)....

Summary It’s been quite the year for every gamer’s favorite treasure hunter. No, we’re not talking about Nathan Drake. We’re talking about Lara Croft,also known as gaming’s most iconic character ever. Betweenthe anniversary collection,news of a live-action series on Amazon Primeand an upcoming anime series, longtimeTomb Raiderfans and newcomers alike have been pretty spoiled. On Thursday, fans got a first look at Hayley Atwell’s portrayal of Lara Croftvia a Netflix sizzle reel....

Summary The next Funko Pop onPokemon’s list was revealed this week asthe first images of an Arceus figurefound their way online, a San Diego Comic-Con exclusive arriving at the end of July. Turns out Arceus isn’t the only Comic-Con exclusive Pokemon Pop coming our way this year. Shortly after the Arceus images were revealed, similar pictures of a Dialga figure were revealed by the same person, and the Pop is believed to be a New York Comic-Con exclusive....

Summary Nightingaleis much more than your typical survival game. This game mixes elements of fantasy and magic where you have to survive in a world full of dangerous mythical creatures and monsters as a Realmwalker. As with any good game, Nightingale also comes with a lot of complex mechanics that can be tough to understand at first. This article will tell you some of the best pro tips that will help you out in your adventures across the Fae Realms in Nightingale....

Summary Good Smile caused quite a stir last week by revealing some of the new Nendoroids it has coming our way, concept art for a Zelda figure, and a big beefy Ganondorf Nendoroid that’s further along in production among them. However, the figure that seemed to turn the most heads was Shadow’s. The darker, more complex side of theSonic the Hedgehogcoin has been getting a lot of attention duringwhat fans have dubbed the Year of Shadow, and now you can add a first-ever Nendoroid to the growing list of Shadow merch to hit in 2024....

Summary Still Wakes the Deepis probably one of the best first-person survival horror games in a while andone of the finest interpretations of H.P. Lovecraft. However, that chilling isolated oil rig atmosphere and immersive gameplay can quickly be overshadowed by some things that just don’t quite work in terms of story and mechanics. In your initial playthrough, some of these moments may pass you by, as you’ll be overwhelmed by disturbing creatures and the sheer terror of water....

Summary Deserts came toMagic: The Gatheringas part of the Egyptian-theme Amonkhet and Hour of Devastation sets. Technically they existed all the way back in Arabian Nights, on the titular Desert land, but it was a full 24 years before the sandy wastelands were revisited as a fleshed-out card type. Their return inOutlaws of Thunder Junctionheralded a new use for Deserts, not only because there were just more of them to work with, but also because that set included Desert Bloom, aCommander preconusing Deserts as a backdrop toa landfall deck....

Forget the age-old debate about popcorn versus nachos (we all know the answer is both), the true home theater dilemma lies in onecrucial piece of tech: the screen. Sure, a top-notch projector beams down dazzling visuals, but without a quality screen to catch them, you’re left with a pixelated, lackluster experience. Luckily for you, we’ve sifted through the specs to unveil the best projector screens in 2024, ensuring your next viewing experience is nothing short of epic....

Throughout the years, there have been countless romance anime that have come out. Some of these anime are hidden gems, while others make waves through the anime community. Not all romance anime are of the same quality though, and it can be hard to search for the very best. Here, we are going to take a look at some of the best romance anime out there. These anime lean heavily into the romance aspect, with many being an emotional roller coaster....