Naruto: The Izanagi and Izanami, Explained

The Sharingan is one of the most powerful Kekkei Genkai in the world ofNaruto. First awakened by Indra Otsutsuki, the first son of Hagoromo Otsutsuki, the eye ended up becoming the Kekkei Genkai of the Uchiha clan. In time, the Sharingan came to be known as one of the Three Great Dojutsu, and spoken of in the same breath as the Byakugan, and the Rinnegan. The Sharingan has a plethora of powers that it offers to the user, such as the ability to see through all ninjutsu, genjutsu, and taijutsu, the ability to copy jutsu that aren’t Kekkei Genkai or Hiden, and above all, the skill to perceive even the most complicated movements that the normal eye can’t track....

June 14, 2025 · 5 min · 941 words · Patrick Reid

No Man's Sky Developers Working on 'Huge' New Game

At launch,No Man’s Skywas derided for failing to live up to the lofty expectations that Hello Games, especially studio founder Sean Murray, set for it. But whileNo Man’s Skycouldn’t live up to the hype at release, updates since launch have reversed public opinion on the space exploration game, in what is quite easily one of the most impressive comebacks in video game history. Now Hello Games is teasing its next project, which is supposedly going to be “huge” and “ambitious” likeNo Man’s Sky....

June 14, 2025 · 2 min · 417 words · Shelley Gomez

One Mistake Would Be Disastrous For Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3's New Makarov

Summary Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3fans may be focused more on the multiplayer side of things due to itsMW2map remakes, or even the upcoming Zombies mode because of its open world approach. However, the campaign of the game is also shaping up to be intriguing. While the jury is still out onOpen Combat Missions, as they could be a game-changing step-up for level design or an unfocused step in the wrong direction, the game’s villain is sure to be well received....

June 14, 2025 · 4 min · 777 words · Catherine Daniels

Outriders is Leading the Starfield, Mass Effect 5 Pack

Outridersis the upcoming third-person RPG shooter from People Can Fly. The game is set for release on Jul 02, 2025, which could give it a significant advantage among the other sci-fi games with RPG elements coming out on the next-gen consoles. This generational transition has left open a particularly big window for sci-fi RPGs and studios that want to take advantage. Two major developers, Bethesda and BioWare, are also releasing sci-fi RPGs on the next-generation consoles, but there are a few reasonsOutridersmay be able to lead the pack....

June 14, 2025 · 4 min · 675 words · Gina Leonard

Overwatch League Team Shows What an Overwatch Battle Royale Would Look Like

As a hero shooter, it seems unlikely thatOverwatchwill ever become a battle royale game, as its systems are not built to fit that style. However, if the unlikely happened and Blizzard did experiment with a battle royale spin-off, the San Francisco Shock has givenOverwatchfans an idea of what a map could look like. Perhaps the biggest thing killing the potential of anOverwatchbattle royale game is the fact that heroes are built around their weaponry....

June 14, 2025 · 3 min · 465 words · Stephanie Miller MD

Palworld Player Uses Creative Method to Defeat Bellanoir Libero Ultra

Summary One creativePalworldplayer defeated Bellanoir Libero Ultra using a strategy centered on a simple campfire. As an extremely difficult enemy, players find it hard to defeat with conventional methods. Thankfully, creative strategies are often rewarded inPalworld. Boss battles can often be a tricky thing. Whether facing off againstTower bosses inPalworldor a raid boss, dying is always possible. Using the best weapons and strongest Pals often secures victory, but unusual methods can be utilized....

June 14, 2025 · 3 min · 533 words · Bryan Chen

PlayStation Explains Why Exclusives Aren't On PS Now at Launch

One of the biggest criticisms that consumers have forSonyand PlayStation concerns its policy on PlayStation Now, and the lack of newer first-party games available on its service. To address that, PlayStation CEO Jim Ryan spoke with GamesIndustry and addressed the company’s current thoughts on launching PlayStation exclusives via PlayStation Now. That policy is notably different from Microsoft’s, as that company promptly makes its first-party Xbox One games available through Xbox Games Pass–which is Microsoft’s equivalent platform....

June 14, 2025 · 2 min · 374 words · Anita Conley

Pokemon Fan Shares Human Reimaginings of Wingull and Pelipper

Summary A fan of thePokemonseries created a piece of artwork that turns Wingull and Pelipper into humans. Artists have been creating works based on Game Freak’s franchise for quite some time, andPokemonartworkcomes in a variety of forms as gamers stretch their imaginations to come up with unique ways to celebrate the hit series. Wingull and its evolution Pelipper were first introduced in the third Generation of the franchise. TheFlying-Type Pokemonare seen throughout the series' anime, as they make a number of minor appearances in many episodes....

June 14, 2025 · 3 min · 574 words · Hunter Davis

Pokemon Sword and Shield Gets Discounted at Walmart

Last November, Nintendo releasedPokemon SwordandPokemonShieldfor the Nintendo Switch, which serve as the eighth generation titles to the longstandingPokemonfranchise. The release ofboth games received mostly positive reviewsfrom fans and critics despite facing backlash earlier when it was announced that not all pre-existingPokemonwill be included in the games. Now, players who are holding off the purchase of both games would be happy to know thatPokemon Swordand Shieldare currently discounted at Walmart. The retailer is offering both games for $49 each, which is 18% off their original list price of $59....

June 14, 2025 · 2 min · 398 words · David Tucker

Predicting Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon's Release Date

Summary Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moonwas released on the 3DS in 2013, over a decade after the original game launched alongside the Nintendo GameCube. Due to such a large time gap between the two games,Dark Moonwas a sequelthat many fans weren’t expecting. Although the first game sold over three million copies and was received positively by both fans and critics, the subpar performance of the GameCube led many to believe that Nintendo wouldn’t experiment with the franchise again....

June 14, 2025 · 4 min · 780 words · Ernest Jones

Report: Nintendo Sends Copyright Claims To YouTubers Using Mario and Zelda Music

Nintendohas always been known for being very protective of its IPs, but some would argue that it borders on being overly extreme. Only recently, it issued cease and desist orders against a content creator for making and distributing hisown custom-made Joy-Cons, which were made for charity, and now it’s being reported that the publisher has taken down a bunch of YouTube videos that featured Nintendo music. GilvaSunner, a YouTuber who uploads soundtracks from various video games, includingNintendotitles, shared on Twitter that they had received copyright claims from Nintendo Japan that took down the soundtracks forSuper Mario 64,The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, andMario Kart Wii....

June 14, 2025 · 2 min · 421 words · Richard Fleming

Scarlet Nexus: Should You Choose Yuito or Kasane?

Scarlet Nexusis a brand new action RPG from developer Bandai Namco, and it features two unique playable characters. Those characters are Yuito Sumeragi and Kasane Randall, and players must choose one of them at the very beginning of the game. For those fans that may need a bit of assistance with this decision, details on the differences between Yuito and Kasane inScarlet Nexuscan be found in what follows. To start, it is important to mention that while Yuito and Kasane do have their own campaigns, they both focus on the same central story....

June 14, 2025 · 2 min · 422 words · Christopher Hill

Shawn Levy Shares Details About Building The Stranger Things Cinematic Universe

Netflix’s smash sensation,Stranger Things, finished airing its fourth season and the Duffer brothers—after creating an emotional roller coaster for fans of the beloved series and ending the season on a bittersweet note in more ways than one—have long since announced their plans to expand on the world of Hawkins, Indiana and the Upside Down it contains. Plays, a spinoff series, and more are all on their way to satiate audiences hungry for more creepy, telekinetic goodness....

June 14, 2025 · 2 min · 404 words · Deborah Marsh