Rise of the Ronin's Matthew Perry Explained

Summary Rise of the Roninis set to follow a recent trend in the gaming industry of tackling a story set in one of Japan’s most tumultuous historical periods. While the gameplay ofRise of the Roninlooks to incorporate elements of Team Ninja’s past Soulslike titles, likeNiohandWo Long: Fallen Dynasty, one of the main draws of the game is its open-world setting within 19th-century Japan. To this end,Rise of the Roninfeatures a fictionalized cast of real historical figures that players will encounter, including a key Western figure, Commodore Matthew Perry....

May 19, 2025 · 3 min · 598 words · Paula Torres

Sega Reveals Sonic the Hedgehog, Yakuza, and Shenmue Colognes

People play video games for many reasons, such as to experience impressive visuals and immersive sound. While sight and sound are vital aspects of many games, the sense of smell is omitted from gaming due to technological limitations. However,Segawants to change that by giving gamers the chance to smell like their favorite gaming characters thanks to a new line of products. Sega has published some of themost popular video game franchisesin the industry and has decided to use some of these high-profile series to launch a collection of colognes available for purchase....

May 19, 2025 · 3 min · 463 words · Charles Rhodes

Spider-Man 2 May Hide Teaser for Insomniac's Wolverine Game Setting

Summary Insomniac’s in-developmentWolverinegame is believed to be set in Madripoor, a location found on a Southeastern Asian island, and oneSpider-Man 2Easter egg lends credence to that fan rumor and speculation.Spider-Man 2is out in the wild now, and fans seem to be having a blast swinging around New York City as one of the Spider-Men. It’s not perfect, with afewSpider-Man 2bugsscattered throughout the game, but it truly lets players live their Spider-Man fantasies....

May 19, 2025 · 3 min · 469 words · Thomas Schneider

Spider-Man: No Way Home's First Cameo Might Be Its Most Important

This article contains spoilers for Spider-Man: No Way Home.Prior to its release,Spider-Man: No Way Homegenerated tons of buzz about who would appear in the film and how significant of a role they would play. The returns of villains like Green Goblin, Doc Ock, Electro, Sandman, and the Lizard were riveting on their own, but the rumors around other stars joining the mix helped make the newest Marvel film one of the most popular movies of the year....

May 19, 2025 · 5 min · 960 words · Chris Henry

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor’s Sequel Must Inherit a Challenging Tradition

Summary Enough time has passed since its launch and if that’s when most players beat it and moved on it can be difficult to remember precisely how expansive and lengthyStar Wars Jedi: Survivorturns out to be. Even without considering a third act that follows Jedha’s devastation and Dagan Gera’s death,Star Wars Jedi: Survivoris a massive semi-open-world game considering the degree of exploration on Koboh alone. However, both games in Respawn’sStar Wars Jedifranchise share storytelling similarities, such as how they choose to make a tutorial out of their respective openings and introduce players to the larger galaxy ahead of them thereafter....

May 19, 2025 · 6 min · 1088 words · Lynn Hughes

Take-Two Website Domain Registration Hints at Grand Theft Auto 6 Location

The wait for news regardingGrand Theft Auto 6has been arduous for fans of the series. Rumors have been circulating for quite some time thatGTA 6’s location might be Vice City, and that may have just gotten even more likely. There have been tons of leaks and rumors circulating aroundGrand Theft Auto 6, though many of those rumors point to the series making a return to Vice City. Now, the holding company of theGrand Theft Autofranchise, Take-Two Interactive, has registered an internet domain called GTA Vice City Online....

May 19, 2025 · 2 min · 425 words · Daniel Gutierrez

Tekken 8: Characters Unlikely To Return

TheTekkenfranchise has been going strong for over two decades now. Each game has been filled with a cast of unique and memorable characters. With the recent announcement ofTekken 8, fans have been speculating about which characters from previous games will make their return. The trailers have already shown that fan favorites such as Jin, Kazuya, King, Marshall Law, Paul, and Jack will all be returning but who else is set to appear is still a mystery....

May 19, 2025 · 4 min · 821 words · Jose Hamilton

The Falcon And The Winter Soldier Episode 5 May Be The Longest So Far

The Falcon and the Winter Soldierrecently delivered its most shocking episode, just as it heads towards the show’s last couple of weeks before the MCU takes a brief break from Disney Plus. With so many bad guys out on the loose, a recent leak suggests the series’ fifth episode is set to be the longest so far, clocking at just over an hour of runtime. In “The Whole World is Watching,”The Falcon and the Winter Soldierfinallyintroduced its most powerful villain as John Walkershowed viewers the MCU isn’t sheltered from police brutality, Baron Zemo made a run for freedom, and there’s still the matter of finding out who the Power Broker really is....

May 19, 2025 · 3 min · 447 words · Earl Harvey

The Legendary 80s Anime That Probably Doesn't Exist

Most people have a fascination with the unknown and the taboo, and in 2015, a 4chan user posted about a mysterious OVA in which nine girls, one of which, was named Saki, were trapped in a bathroom with no exit. Over time, they come to realize that the only way out is through suicide. Gruesome deaths, screams, andtraumatizing sceneryaccompany the 30-minute video until it suddenly stops. Other users began adding to it and claiming that they watched thevideo themselves....

May 19, 2025 · 5 min · 1018 words · Ashley Schneider

The Rising of the Shield Hero: A New Saga, Unveiled

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Episode 26 ofThe Rising of the Shield Hero, “A New Roar,” now streaming onFunimation,Crunchyroll&Hulu. After three years, Kadokawa finally released season 2 of the fantasy series,The Rising of the Shield Hero. Fans are excited about what this new season may have to offer, especially the power-ups and new shields the Shield Hero, Naofunmi, may unlock. The Rising of the Shield Herorevolves around the summoning of the four cardinal heroes to theKingdom of Melromarcto combat theWaves of Catastrophe....

May 19, 2025 · 4 min · 757 words · John Contreras

This Cartoon Network Series Was Surreal And Hilarious

TheMarvelous Misadventures of Flapjackis a one-of-a-kind cartoon notable for its surreal art style and witty humor. It first premiered on Cartoon Network in 2008 and lasted 3 seasons before being canceled in 2010. The show, often referred to as just ‘Flapjack,’ was generally well-liked and even received a few awards for animation. The reasoning behind its cancellation was unfair, especially considering how it inspired dozens of other successful cartoons in terms of animation and humor....

May 19, 2025 · 4 min · 838 words · Lisa Dawson

Todd Howard's Son Trolled Him About Elder Scrolls 6

It has been quite some time since Bethesda has made any substantial announcements or reveals aboutThe Elder Scrolls 6. As the studio confirmed previously,Bethesda is focusing onStarfieldfirst, even thoughThe Elder Scrolls 6remains one of the most anticipated upcoming titles from the developer. So, when Todd Howard, who often is seen as the face of Bethesda, went online for an Ask Me Anything outreach (AMA), the topic quickly turned towards the upcoming game....

May 19, 2025 · 3 min · 461 words · Jonathan Yu

Warzone Fan Has Intense Final Circle, Saved By Bertha

The final circle inCall of Duty: Warzonecan be a stressful and intense moment. Players have everything on the line, and in solos, there are no friends to aid in the victory.Call of Duty: Warzone’sfinal circle often ends in an intense fight to the death, but this fan almost lost if it was not for his trusty cargo truck. Players often refer totheCall of Duty: Warzonecargo truckas “bertha” in their in-game comms....

May 19, 2025 · 2 min · 404 words · Eric Hansen