Manga Giant Kodansha Making New App for Western Manga Readers

Kodansha is one of the biggest manga publishers in Japan, and they are about to make manga more accessible to American readers than ever before. This May, Kodansha will be releasing a new online platform that will not onlyfeature English manga, but they will be releasing at the same time that the manga releases in Japan. This includes some of their most popular titles, both new and old, which will all become accessible....

May 17, 2025 · 3 min · 436 words · Mrs. Emily Andrews

Metroid Dread: How to Beat the Escue Boss in Ferenia

TheMetroidseries has always excelled when it comes to finding balance. Though players are constantly finding new, more powerful upgrades and equipment,its boss fightsalways provide a decent level of challenge. The same is true inMetroid Dreadand is particularly evident when players come up against the Escue boss in Ferenia. RELATED:Metroid Dread: How to Beat the Drogyga Boss in Burenia This winged-wasp-like creature only has three attacks, though still manages to pose a real threat despite players now having access to the Space Jump andnumerous new weapons....

May 17, 2025 · 4 min · 744 words · Dawn Crawford

Mortal Kombat 1 is Already Avoiding One of MK11's Biggest Controversies

Mortal Kombat 1is avoiding a controversy that plaguedMortal Kombat 11by ensuring that Mileena is part of the roster right off the bat. Following months of leaks and rumors, NetherRealm Studios finally revealedMortal Kombat 1, the 12th main series entry in the long-running fighting game franchise. The reveal happened with a heart-pounding trailer that confirmed some of the characters that will make up the game’s roster. TheMortal Kombat 1reveal trailerconfirmed eight characters for the roster, with Johnny Cage later confirmed as the game’s ninth playable character....

May 17, 2025 · 2 min · 414 words · Larry Martin

Most Immersive D&D Games

Summary Creating aDungeons and Dragonsgame is a tall order. With so many different worlds, realms, cities, creatures, spells, and rules, it can be hard to get bogged down in the details and settle on an idea. But surprisingly, most studios that have tried their hand have delivered an excellentD&D-themedrole-playing game. RPGs by definition should be immersive, as players need to feel as though they are part of their world, and they have a say in conversations, events, and maybe even the story at large, as the pen and paper players definitely do....

May 17, 2025 · 7 min · 1420 words · Trevor Fernandez DDS

Naruto x Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections' Original Characters Explained

The latest update to the classic arena fighter series,Naruto x Boruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm Connectionsis set to bring the Storm games fully into the world ofBorutowhile honoringNaruto’s history. Both theBorutomanga and anime alike may currently be on hiatus, but that hasn’t stopped CyberConnect2 from bringing its signature fighting experience to that side of the ninja world. More recent versions of returning faces and new debuts are emerging from theBorutotimeline, but one major creative decision of the game has already definedNaruto x Boruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm Connectionsfor many fans....

May 17, 2025 · 3 min · 634 words · Annette Hanna

New Weekly Rust Skins Revealed

There aren’t many online survival games that are quite as difficult as Facepunch Studios’Rust. Given that it’s amultiplayer PvE title that takes hours to get into,Rustis somewhat unforgiving, with its harsh environments, deadly wild animals, defensive NPCs, and a slew of human players that are out for blood. However, many fans would agree that it’s still a fun game, and the developer is making sure to keep it updated with new content on a regular basis....

May 17, 2025 · 3 min · 431 words · Cheryl Stewart

One Piece: Can Humans and Fish-men Coexist in Peace?

Summary TheOne Pieceseries tackles many themes by using certain characters, races, or sects to explore them. Amongst them is the history of conflict between the Fish-men and humans, which the creator, Eiichiro Oda, used to explore the theme of discrimination and racism in the series. InOne Piece, both races see each other as enemies and superior to the other, and this instilled resentment within both races. This tide of animosity separates humans and Fish-men, threatening to drown out the possibility of peace....

May 17, 2025 · 5 min · 960 words · Paul Mcgee

One Piece: The Mythological Roots Of Sun God Nika

Summary Since the earth-shattering revelation of Luffy’s Gomu Gomu no Mi actually being a Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit with the name of the Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Nika, mentions of Sun God Nika have steadily grown more prominent in the series. While there have been prior moments which foreshadowed the existence of Nika —most notably in Luffy’s silhouette during Skypiea— the deity’s greater role in the world ofOne Piecehas been tied to several races and cultures since his debut, accentuating his influence on the series' lore....

May 17, 2025 · 5 min · 994 words · Shelby Cox

One Piece: Vegapunk's Nomi Nomi no Mi, Explained

Dr. Vegapunk has been the main highlight of the Egghead Island arc. Oda kept him hidden for the majority of the series, so it makes sense to put Vegapunk in the limelight in the new arc. In the early chapters of the Egghead Island arc, the onus was on Vegapunk’s satellites. It wasn’t untilOne PieceChapter 1066, that fans finally saw the actual body of Dr. Vegapunk. As expected, Vegapunk is an old man, with a great deal of knowledge, and a unique design....

May 17, 2025 · 5 min · 911 words · Robert Dixon

Open-World Games Where Companions Make The Journey Worthwhile

Video games have many focal points depending on the genre and focus of the game’s content. Often, a game can focus on gameplay and exploration to drive home the lore and the experience of adventure. On other occasions, games can add well-crafted characters to the story and allow players to connect on a deeper level while progressing through a strong narrative experience. On special occasions, characters are given allies or “companions” that journey with them as they struggle through the trials and tribulations the game has to offer, giving them a friend or partner to join them as they venture off into the unknown....

May 17, 2025 · 5 min · 868 words · Carolyn Giles

Palworld: How to Get & Use Homeworld Thundercloud

Part of the appeal toPalworldis the open-world aspect of the game, enabling you to roam and explore the islands at your own pace. However, one of the most frustrating parts of taking a lengthy trip away from your Base is the lack of ability to quickly travel back, especially if there is no fast travel point nearby. Thankfully, there is one item that can make your adventures much less of a hassle....

May 17, 2025 · 2 min · 378 words · John Morales

Payday 3 Players Are Not Happy About Login Requirement

Summary Many gamers are concerned aboutPayday 3’s requirement to log into a Nebula account to play, which is made even worse by the fact that servers are unstable at the moment. Several fans were eagerly awaiting the release of the successor of one thebest games about pulling heistsever made, butPayday 3has not delivered so far, and this angered its fan base. Payday 3’s problems started during Early Accesswhen the game’s servers went down many times, matchmaking didn’t work, and several technical issues plagued the game....

May 17, 2025 · 3 min · 431 words · Timothy Jones

Pokemon Fan Designs Past Paradox Form for Sableye

Summary APokemonfan has recently designed a past Paradox form for Sableye, a Dark/Ghost-type creature that first appeared inPokemon Ruby and Sapphire. Sableye may not be among the most popular creatures in the franchise, but it has a very memorable design and is a pretty good fit forPokemonfan art. Paradox Pokemon arethe main antagonists ofPokemon Scarlet and Violet. These unique creatures are special versions of otherwise usual Pokemon that either came from the ancient past inPokemon Scarletor from the far future inViolet....

May 17, 2025 · 2 min · 415 words · Desiree Cruz