How to Unlock the Summoner Archetype in Metaphor: ReFantazio

Quick Links Studio Zero triumphantly created a new IP withMetaphor: ReFantaziowhile drawing inspiration from other Atlus franchises likePersonaandShin Megami Tensei. Even thoughMetaphor: ReFantaziocould be the kickoff to a new series, it doesn’t forget or ignore its roots. Metaphor: ReFantazio Focuses On “Fear And Anxiety” To Be Relatable To All Demographics Metaphor: ReFantazio will explore the “concept of human imagination and human feelings and thoughts”. Just as the Masked Dancer Archetype pays homage toPersona, the Summoner Archetype reveres the series that started it all,Shin Megami Tensei....

August 7, 2025 · 5 min · 966 words · Danielle Chen

I Hope The Elden Ring DLC Is A Bit More Like Dark Souls

In the purest possible way, I have mixed feelings aboutElden Ring. It’s one of the most impressive games I’ve ever played, and let the records show that it was quite handilymy favourite game of 2022. On the other hand, it frankly became a bit of a pain in the ass in its latter stages, when it went on for one or two massive world-chunks too long. In a world as sensorially and mechanically challenging as this, I was simplyexhaustedby the end, and began to wonder whether the 50-or-so-hour length of theDark Soulsgames was more appropriate for what a Souls experience should be, rather than the 130-odd hours it took me to beat Elden Ring....

August 7, 2025 · 4 min · 836 words · Timothy Soto

Insta-Forum: How Are You Celebrating the PS5/Xbox Series X Launch?

After months and months of waiting, the big moment is finally here as Sony and Microsoft prepare to launch their long-awaited next-gen consoles. TheXbox Series X and Series Swill officially make their debut tomorrow with thePS5coming later this week, and along with them comes the promise of years of new innovations and games to look forward to on the horizon. Whether you’re planning to pick up one console or both, this week is obviously a huge one for fans of gaming around the world, especially with the release of tons of big new releases to coincide with the consoles' launches....

August 7, 2025 · 2 min · 311 words · Suzanne Webster

Intel Loses Out on Sony PS6 Contract, AMD Wins

Intel’s bad luck continues as it lost out on potential billions afterSonychoosesAMDas manufacturer for thePlayStation6’s CPU, according to aReuters report. Sony Calls It A Day on Concord, Promises Refunds To All Players Afer an embarrassingly low amount of response from gamers, Sony is finally shutting down Concord for good. In 2022, Sony held talks with AMD, who produced the PS5’s chips, and Intel, for the PS6’s chip manufacturing contract. Intel was reportedly hung up on its profit margin per chip sold to Sony, perhaps under the assumption that its new manufacturing foundries would be profitable—they weren’t....

August 7, 2025 · 3 min · 561 words · Andrew Hall

James Gunn Teases He’s “Making Plans” for the One of the Greatest, Horribly Slept upon Justice League Stories for DCU

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed After working on successful projects like theGuardians of the Galaxyfranchise andThe Suicide Squad,James Gunn will oversee the newly-renamed DCU—giving him control over his own comic book universe. In January 2023, the 57-year-old disclosed some of the characters appearing in the first chapter of the DC Universe, namedGods and Monsters.He announced the progress of ten new projects spanning movies, television, and animation....

August 7, 2025 · 4 min · 831 words · Karen Nash

Josh Brolin Must Have Felt Like a Fool After a Marvel Fan Left Him Speechless With a Big Plothole With Thanos in Avengers: Infinity War

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Actor Josh Brolin has one of the most diverse filmographies among his contemporaries. Despite appearing in some critically acclaimed movies, Brolin is best known for his more commercial gigs, including his appearances in comic book movies. The actor most famously played Thanos in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. During an interview, Brolin talked about his interactions with Marvel fans during conventions....

August 7, 2025 · 4 min · 753 words · Jerry Jensen

Just Dance 2023 Releases November 22 With Franchise-First Online Multiplayer

Ubisoft has announced via a short gameplay trailer that the latest installment in the series, Just Dance 2023, will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch on November 22. The game will also be available on Google Stadia at a later date. The announcement came as part of the Ubisoft Forward 2022 event, which also includes a new gameplay trailer forSkull & Bones, the last chapter ofAssassin’s Creed Valhalla, and new gameplay footage fromThe Division Heartland....

August 7, 2025 · 3 min · 440 words · Heather Caldwell

League of Legends Trailer Shows Off New Empyrean Skins

Riot Games has released a gameplay trailer showcasing the upcoming Empyrean skins forLeague of Legends. While the skins were previously leaked, fans can now get a clearer look at the official Empyrean skin splash art and watch champions equipped with the skin in action.In July, known leaker Big Bad Bear posted avideoon their YouTube channel claiming Riot Games would release a mythic skin set dubbed “Neon Inferno.” It was rumored that one of the recipients would be the upcoming Top Lane tank,K’Sante: The Pride of Nazumah....

August 7, 2025 · 2 min · 375 words · Donald Elliott

My Hero Academia May Have Ended but This Upcoming Anime is Perfect for Every Kohei Horikoshi and Superhero Fan

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Bidding farewell toMy Hero Academiawas never going to be easy. This lovable series of inspiring heroes, gripping character tales, and deeper emotional depth has certainly captured hearts all across the globe. It is only natural to feel something of a gap left in the superhero genre, after all the investment that was put into the epic journey of Izuku Midoriya coming to an end....

August 7, 2025 · 4 min · 843 words · Andrew Moore

Naruto: Hashirama May Have Been the God of Shinobi, but He Wasn’t the Hokage Who Really Started the Will of Fire in Naruto

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed One of the recurring themes in theNarutoseries is The Will of Fire. It lays out the idea of loyalty, duty, and devotion to a homeland, and most specifically, it ties well with Konohagakure and its duty-bound citizens. But most of all, it also puts them in jeopardy with the perilous journeys and suicide missions. Although the concept is as flawed as it gets, most fans might have been wrong all along regarding its progenitor....

August 7, 2025 · 5 min · 859 words · Stephanie Stewart

Nope, Taco Bell Didn't Take A Jab At EA With Its Xbox Series X Giveaway

Taco Bell isgiving awaytheXbox Series X,This move started a rumor claiming how in the contest’s FAQ, the fast food chain had taken a jab at EA. Over onReddit,an image which seemed to be from the contest’s FAQ was shared, claiming the FAQ had the text: “What exactly do I win? Besides a sense of pride and accomplishment? Each verified winner gets an Xbox Series X Prize bundle, which includes the Xbox Series X console, six (6) months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, and the envy of your friends and family”....

August 7, 2025 · 2 min · 400 words · Edwin Malone

One Piece: The ‘Will of D’ Didn’t Start With Joyboy, the Real Origin Makes More Sense For Imu’s Backstory

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed If you are aOne Piecefan, you probably know that there has been a long-standing mystery behind the origin of the D. Clan: why its members carry the mysterious “D.” (Will of D) in their names. According to legend, people who bear such names are destined to shape the world’s fate! A very convincing theory has recently popped up, claiming that the roots of the D....

August 7, 2025 · 4 min · 827 words · Diana Ward

Pokémon GO: Season Of Light Guide

September will be marking the beginning of the highly anticipated Season of Light in Pokemon Go, which will be making a plethora of changes to the game. After a successful season ending with the Go Fest Finale, Niantic seems to have in store some more exciting stuff for fans. The next season will be kicking off in style with a Special Research focused on the Nebula Pokémon, Cosmog. Throughout the course of the season, players will be periodically getting quests related to the Special Research which will award them with a plethora of rewards....

August 7, 2025 · 2 min · 370 words · Kathryn Pace