What the Tales of Arise Demo Doesn't Say About the Battle System

TheTales of Arisedemo currently available on PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X uses an older build of the game, which led to several misconceptions regarding the battle system. We’re here to fix that, most notably using myown experience from the preview demo, and brand new gameplay of the final game published by Famitsu. You can stagger bosses inTales of Arise’s battle system I’ve seen several players discussing this, regarding how bosses in the demo can’t be staggered....

August 22, 2025 · 3 min · 593 words · Rachel Thompson

Will The Free-To-Play Model Ever Die?

At risk of sounding satirical,back in my dayI remember gaming being a little different — chiefly in regard to free games. I remember free “games” beginning and ending at demos on theXbox 360. I became more aware of free gaming on mobile; the entire ecosystem seemed to be comprised of games free to download with microtransactions and ads aplenty. Only in recent years, however, has there been a concerted effort to bring this aforementioned model to the console and PC scene....

August 22, 2025 · 5 min · 1044 words · John Collins

Xbox Chief Phil Spencer States That “Gaming Is for Everyone” While Pledging to Combat Online Toxicity

Many of us have been at the receiving end of some kind of unwanted behavior online - particularly insults in competitive multiplayer games. For some time, it felt like this sort of treatment went hand in hand with the gaming culture and to a degree, it was almost accepted as that’s how things were. Thankfully, times are starting to charge and although there’s a lot more work to be done, head of Xbox Phil Spencer has stepped up to share his beliefs about the growing range of the video game industry’s audience, inclusivity and the “growing toxic stew of hate speech, bigotry, and misogyny....

August 22, 2025 · 3 min · 598 words · Cheryl George

“At some points, the effect will be undone”: Eiichiro Oda’s Revelation Confirms the One Piece Devil Fruit User Who is a Fake Immortal

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed There’s an intimidating number of mysteries inOne Piece.Not much has changed on that front, even though we are in the final saga. As the end draws closer, the bigger mysteries take precedence over the small doubts fans have regarding their favorite characters. This makes the SBS column ofOne Piecemanga a great way for fans to interact with Eiichiro Oda himself....

August 22, 2025 · 4 min · 794 words · Edward Lopez

“He won’t be champion after WrestleMania 40”: WWE Veteran Feels Even The Rock Won’t be Able to Save Roman Reigns’ Title Run From Cody Rhodes

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed In a recent interview, Xavier Woods of The New Day made a bold prediction for the main event of WrestleMania 40’s second night. Woods believes the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship will change hands. Woods expressed his belief that Roman Reigns will lose his Undisputed WWE Universal Championship to none other than Cody Rhodes. As the excitement builds for night two of WrestleMania 40, all eyes are on the epic clash for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship....

August 22, 2025 · 4 min · 825 words · Wesley Rodriguez

“Her love was too much for me to handle”: Diddy’s Soul-Crushing Words at Kim Porter’s Funeral Makes Their Toxic Relationship Even More Tragic

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Diddy and Kim Porter’s love story was a whirlwind of passion, heartbreak, and complexity. At her funeral, Diddy’s raw confession about their relationship took everyone by surprise, adding another layer of tragedy to their already stormy history. Their bond, intense yet volatile, had its highs but came with crushing lows. The funeral became a stark reminder of how their love, while deep, carried its own weight of toxicity....

August 22, 2025 · 5 min · 854 words · Donna Jones

“I didn’t want to lose him”: Seraphim’s Redemption Arc in Blood of Zeus Terrified Elias Toufexis After Putting So Much Work Into Creating the Perfect Villain

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed When we think about Greek mythology, several works including art and movies reimagine the folklore.Blood of Zeus, directed by Shaunt Nigoghossian, is one such anime that has managed to redefine and reimagine folklore and myth through modern storytelling. This adult anime is a modern take on Greek mythology and the classic heroic themes. The story follows the protagonist Heron who is determined to fulfill his purpose of saving the world from a demonic army while experiencing his inner conflicts....

August 22, 2025 · 4 min · 800 words · Ryan Torres

“I don’t care that they are good at acting”: Luca Guadagnino Makes a Bombshell Revelation About His Preferences After Working With Both Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Filmmaker Luca Gudadgnino has worked on multiple acclaimed films. He is the director behindCall Me By Your Name, which was nominated for the Oscars for Best Picture, and this year’s tennis romanceChallengers. The actor will reportedly next be helming the period romanceQueer. Gudagnino has been known to cast incredibly talented actors in his films, who have delivered some of their career-best performances....

August 22, 2025 · 4 min · 804 words · Stephanie Gibbs

“I got the urge out of my system”: Hajime Isayama Shifted Attack on Titan’s Focus from Humanity to Titans Because of an Obsession He Got Bored with

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Hajime Isayama’s decade-long journey withAttack on Titanoriginated from a modest idea in his imagination. What started as a tale of humanity’s desperate struggle against gigantic, man-eating titans evolved into a complex narrative that explored the depths of human nature, the cycle of violence, and the consequences of choices. Isayama provided a fascinating insight into the creative process behindAttack on Titan, revealing how his original vision for the series shifted dramatically over time....

August 22, 2025 · 5 min · 886 words · Jason Elliott

“I never felt someone care so much about my character”: Hugh Jackman’s Deadpool 3 Return Would Not Have Been Possible Without Ryan Reynolds’ Utmost Sincerity For Wolverine

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Hugh Jackman has been playing Wolverine for 25 years now and has made countless appearances in various movies. Having portrayed a character as vital and iconic as the clawed-mutant, Jackman knows his character the best. As a result, wanting to give his character and legacy a befitting end, the Australian actor hung up his adamantium claws after the hitLogan....

August 22, 2025 · 4 min · 805 words · Alexander Henry

“It’s actually the opposite”: Pixar Head Vindicates Disney+ for Making Movies Profitable Despite Many Claims of Streaming Killing Cinemas

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Peter Docter, the Chief Creative Officer of Pixar Animation Studios, offered a compelling perspective on the evolving landscape of film distribution. Speaking particularly in the context of streaming services like Disney+, Docter admitted harboring high hopes for his latestInside Out 2, despite widespread concerns about the impact of streaming services. Making a bold assertion, that Disney’s strategy with streaming platform has not only been financially viable but has also revolutionized movie distribution in unexpected ways, Peter Docter vindicated Disney+....

August 22, 2025 · 5 min · 895 words · Ryan Newton

“It’s gonna be a same situation as Gamora”: Dafne Keen’s X-23 is Reportedly Following an Endgame Storyline in Deadpool & Wolverine According to Insider

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed From Marvel cameos to Wade Wilson breaking the fourth wall, and Wolverine dropping F-bombs, the second trailer had something for everyone, with more fans now joining the threequel hypetrain. The new trailer forDeadpool & Wolverinealso gave us a proper glimpse of Hugh Jackman’s Logan in his classic yellow spandex, who looks better than ever as Wolverine....

August 22, 2025 · 5 min · 891 words · Deborah Martin

“One Of The Best Pieces Of Animation Ever Made”: It’s a Shame Christopher Nolan Ignored An Underrated Batman Anime That Was Canon to His Dark Knight Trilogy

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Batman & Superman have been the face of DC comics for the last 8 decades. Their stories and pain have influenced the world, evident in modern art forms such as animated and live-action movies. One such animated movie isBatman: The Gotham Knight, released in 2008. The movie is an anthology of 6 different stories of Bruce Wayne’s life dealing with different aspects....

August 22, 2025 · 5 min · 929 words · Frank Graham Jr.