Goku is one of the most iconic characters in fiction, and arguably the most recognizable anime character of all time. The influence of Akira Toriyama’sDragon Ballon various avenues of popular culture and media is; however, not quite the focus here, but rather, his interesting, sometimes silly, sometimes thoughtless, and sometimes incredibly inspired use of existing concepts to help fill out theDragon Balluniverse. InDragon Ball Super, the series overseen by Toriyama with story and art by lifelong fan Toyotaro, Goku’s most notable achievement – beyond that of ascending to literal godhood – is his assumption of a special state during combat: Ultra Instinct....

Summary SNK reveals the first gameplay footage for the revival of its classic fighting game series, along with revealing the game’s title asFatal Fury: City of the Wolves. Thisnew entry in theFatal Furyseries was confirmedback at EVO 2022, with its first teaser trailer being shown off at EVO 2023. TheFatal Furyseries, orGarou Densetsuin Japan, was one of SNK’s biggest fighting game franchises back in the 1990s, which had several sequels and spin-offs to capitalize....

WithGrand Theft Auto 5releasing on PS5 and Xbox Series X later this year, Rockstar Games is bringing the game into the new generation.Grand Theft Auto 5was originally released on PS3 and Xbox 360 in 2013 and has since been ported to PS4 and Xbox One. Rockstar is working on bringing the game to new consoles with all the expected upgrades, and it probably means thatGTA 5will continue to be its focus for some time....

Xbox Games Studios and 343 Industries recently releasedHalo Infiniteand fans are already at work discovering Easter eggs hidden around the open areas. OneHalo Infinitefan has notably found a giant sandwich Easter egg concealed in a cave while flying around using the new Grappling hook. Halo Infinite’s new grappling hook is useful for traversing the open world and big arenas full of enemies alike and fans have expressed their enthusiasm for its addition since prior to the game’s release....

Quick Links In the enchanted tapestry of J.K. Rowling’sHarry Potteruniverse, certain characters stand as pillars, weaving their magic through time and space. Nicolas Flamel emerges as an intriguing figure among these magical luminaries, his presence looming over the narrative like a shadow cast by the Philosopher’s Stone. Delving into Flamel’s enigmatic existence unveils a story that spans centuries, shaped by alchemy, mysticism, and an unwavering pursuit of immortality. Nicolas Flamel’s journeybegins not in the hallowed halls of Hogwarts but in the mundane streets of Paris, a city steeped in both the magical and the muggles....

Summary Stardew Valley’s spiritual successorHaunted Chocolatier, while still shrouded in mystery, seems like a promising take on the ‘cozy’ genre. It’s no secret thatHaunted Chocolatierwill be entering an oversaturated market, as low-stakes games built around farming and social sim mechanics are a dime a dozen these days, but it can stand out by leaning into its unique premise and ConcernedApe’s standout quirks. WhileHaunted Chocolatierwould do well to reprise many ofStardew’s strongest systems and features, it should also strive to improve upon some of its less stellar ones....

Over the years,Xboxhas produced various console iterations and the brand has certainly evolved as time went on. At the heart of most of these changes is Phil Spencer, the current head ofXboxwho has become quite synonomous with Xbox as a whole. Spencer has also maintained a significant connection with the Xbox community via social media, where he recently revealed a cool personal fact about himself. One of the more compelling aspects of Spencer’s presence within the gaming community is his ability to relate to and support practically all aspects of gaming....

Miitopia’s Switch debut has garnered an impressive amount of attention. While it is mostly just a port of the popular 3DS game, there have been somechanges made for the Switch release. One of the most notable additions is an overhaul of the game’s character creator, as players can now make Miis in more detail than ever before. Naturally, some very creative and talented players have made really impressive representations of characters from other games and franchises....

The newest trailer forHonkai: Star Railshowcases upcoming five-star character Luocha, showing off elements of his story as well as revealing the character’s flashy gameplay animations. The first post-launch update for HoYoverse’s massively successful sci-fi RPG introduced a new management-themed mini-game for its main event and several side events for players to enjoy. The update also welcomed thefan-favorite five-star character Silver Wolfas its first new character. Now, the second half of Version 1....

Best Light Cone Back to All Characters Dr. Ratio joins the playable character roster inHonkai: Star Rail’s version 1.6 update and is provided freely to all players as a gesture of appreciation for the game. This being the case, especially for players who do not have access to other Imaginary DPScharacters like Dan Heng - Imbibitor Lunae, Dr. Ratio becomes an excellent character to invest in. This involves leveling his talents and equipping him with the appropriate relics and light cones....

It’s looking more and more likely that theHorizon Zero Dawnvideo game sequel will receive an announcement at the PS5 reveal event. When PlayStation announced the event on Twitter, twoHorizon Zero Dawndevelopers individually retweeted the tweet and made comments seemingly teasing the video game sequel’s announcement. One tweet belonged to Lead Animator Richard Oud, while the other belonged to Senior Quest Designer Blake Rebouche. Both tweets happened soon after Sony made the announcement of the PS5 showcase, and both tweets ended up getting deleted soon after....

Summary Horizon Zero Dawnintroduced players to a beautiful and diverse open-world that provided hours of entertainment. Itssequel,Forbidden West,expanded to include a world with a far larger scale, more impressive environments, and a deeper sense of identity thanks to an abundance of interesting tribes, people, and cultures. It’s a trajectory that will surely be hard to maintain for developer Guerrilla, as now there are sky-high expectations for the future. The next game in theHorizonseries has some big decisions to make regarding the direction of its story....

Fans of different games creating concepts for special edition consoles is not new. One British graphic artist named XboxPope has become quite popular online for creating next-generation console ideas, such as aMortal Kombat 11-themed PlayStation 5. However, those concepts usually extend into the future, whereas Tomek Dittrich has taken a more retro approach by creating a Nintendo Game Boy design for CD Projekt Red’s upcomingCyberpunk 2077. The concept, which has playfully been called the Nightcity Cyber Boy, is a “retro gaming console of the future” according to Dittrich, who posted a short video showcasing the device alongside various related cartridges to Twitter today....