Journey's Social Systems Were Inspired By Demon's Souls

Back in 2012, Thatgamecompany’sJourneytook the indie game scene by storm when it launched on the PS3. Players take on the role of a robed figure in a desert, given the simple goal of reaching the very top of a mountain, shown in a cutscene at the very beginning of the game. Along the way, players will face a variety of obstacles throughout their trek, advancing through a variety of biomes and environments that impede their progress....

June 21, 2025 · 3 min · 435 words · Bonnie Harris

Jovi Pena Accuses Kai Cenat of Not Cooperating With Authorities

A female TikToker, Jovi Pena, has accused Kai Cenat of not cooperating with law enforcement agencies regarding an alleged rape that took place at Kai’s residence. For those unfamiliar with the name, Kai Cenat is a renowned Twitch streamer andYouTubepersonality, with an extensive fan base of admirers due to his captivating and enjoyable content.Kai’s notoriety mainly stems from his IRL contentand pro-level skills in popular video games likeFortnite,Grand Theft Auto 5,andCall of Duty: Warzone....

June 21, 2025 · 2 min · 414 words · Amy Henderson

Jujutsu Kaisen: How Yuji Can Defeat Sukuna

Summary The protagonist ofJJK, Yuji Itadori is going to be in the most important fight of his life in the Culling Game arc, as he takes on Sukuna in combat. As fans already know, Sukuna is the strongest character in the entire series, strong enough to defeat even the likes of Gojo in combat. Now, Yuji is the only one who stands in his path and it appears that these two are going to be engaged in an extended battle from here onwards....

June 21, 2025 · 6 min · 1232 words · Daniel Peterson

Jujutsu Kaisen: Toji's Arsenal, Explained

Summary Toji Fushigurou was someone who took the entire anime world by storm with his appearance in the Hidden Inventory arc during the early part of season 2 ofJujutsu Kaisen. His brash and arrogant attitude with his simple but incredible design made for a character who, despite having a fairly brief appearance in the show, made a lasting impact on the minds of every fan. Even though Toji served as the major villain for a short arc ofJujutsu Kaisen, he is probably the most important character in the franchise....

June 21, 2025 · 6 min · 1098 words · George Barnett

Justice League: Joker’s New Look Reveals An Important Plot Detail

From the offset,Zack Snyder’s Justice League(also known as the Snyder Cut) has done things a little differently. Given $50m and free-reign to make the DCEU team-up film that he always wanted, Snyder has revamped and retooled nearly every part of his original 2017 film. FromSuperman (Henry Cavill) finally getting his iconic black suittoCyborg (Ray Fisher) actually being given a side-plot of his very own,every character in the film looks to be getting something special in this upcoming mini-series… andthe Joker is no different....

June 21, 2025 · 4 min · 809 words · Kathy Ryan

Last of Us 2 Dev Reveals Design Element That Took Longest to Get Right

The often-times bizarre world of game development can take its toll on the hardiest of game development studios, such asNaughty Dog’sThe Last of Us 2. The developer has revealed on Twitter the aspect that took the longest time to get right in the critically-acclaimed title, and it’s absolutely not the jarring turn of events that ignited a fierce debate on an international scale. The Last of Us 2came out to an uproar, ending a beloved character’s arc after the script was leaked online, with more than a few controversial hot-takes regarding the alleged fall of game design into the “evil throes” of social justice....

June 21, 2025 · 3 min · 438 words · Daisy Rhodes

Lessons Elden Ring Should Take From Bluepoint Games' Demon's Souls Remake

Soon FromSoftware’s next game,Elden Ring, will come out. Its announcement at E3 2019 and going silent until just before E3 2021 has left fans desperate to hear anything about this latest offering. Now that the game has been properly revealed, everyone is thankful that the release date is also set to come soon. Sporting a FromSoftware-designed open world,Elden Ringwill take players on a journey the likes of which they’ve never seen through The Lands Between....

June 21, 2025 · 5 min · 1003 words · Andrew Chavez

Lollipop Chainsaw Remaster Confirms Important Feature

Summary The producer behind the upcomingLollipop Chainsaw: RePOPhas confirmed an important feature: the ability to choose between the English and Japanese dub voices.Lollipop Chainsaw: RePOPis a remaster of the 2012 originalPS3 and Xbox 360 game, originally announced as a remake but later scaled back to just being a remaster. While it was originally planned for a 2023 release, it was delayed to Summer 2024. The producer of theLollipop Chainsawremaster, Yoshimi Yasuda, has been keeping fans updated with various posts on his Twitter account about the game’s progress....

June 21, 2025 · 3 min · 467 words · Melanie Mercado

Lord Of The Rings Orcs Only Book Readers Know

Orcs are some of the most recognizable minions on the planet. Sauron’s most iconic servants, they form the bread and butter of any Dark Lord’s army inThe Lord of the Rings,The Hobbit, andThe Silmarillion. Created in the First Age — thousands of years before Frodo ever set out to destroy the Ring — Orcs were created by the first Dark Lord, Morgoth. And ever since, they’ve been wreaking havoc across Middle-Earth so long as there’s a bit of man-flesh or gold involved....

June 21, 2025 · 7 min · 1357 words · Jessica James

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2’s Most Popular Suit May Already Be Clear

Summary After years of waiting,Marvel’s Spider-Man 2is only one month away, and levels of fan hype are starting to hit their peak. After an excellent first gameplay reveal back in May,Marvel’s Spider-Man 2has only continued to keep the hype train rolling, with an engrossing story trailer dropping just a little while later, and now a recent State of Play trailer giving fans a brief overview of howMarvel’s Spider-Man 2’s open-worldis going to look and feel to traverse....

June 21, 2025 · 3 min · 558 words · Rachel Weiss

Minecraft Player Shows Off Beautiful Sky Village

Mojang’s hit sandbox video gameMinecraftremains the world’s most played game, with millions of players and fans logging in daily to create and survive in the game’s imaginative worlds.Minecraftplayers love the freedom the game gives them to create anything that they can imagine, and many love exploring their creations in different game modes. Minecraftplayers create stunning environmentsin the game and are known for their creative and imaginative worlds that are so immersive they seem like they were created for entirely different games....

June 21, 2025 · 2 min · 418 words · Kathleen Wright

Mundaun Creator Discusses Unique Pencil-Drawn Art Style

At a recent event, Game Rant got an early sneak peak at the upcoming horror-exploration-mystery gameMundaun. The game takes place on an alpine mountain peak of the same name, as the protagonist gradually uncovers a sinister evil that has changed the local landscape and its people. One of the main draws of the game is its somber,creepy take on the unique setting of the Alps, but that dark tone is assisted by an art style unlike any other game....

June 21, 2025 · 3 min · 478 words · Denise Lawson

Naughty Dog's New IP Will Likely Break a Big Pattern

Naughty Doghas been lauded for its games throughout the years, with acclaim surroundingThe Last of Usreaching new heights following the title’s recent HBO adaptation. As the development studio nears forty years since its founding, its approach to game design has gone through multiple iterations, culminating in its present day approach. In some cases this has been through mechanics and style, and in others it’s been about genre and tone. Steadily,Naughty Doghas been concerning itself with darker themes amidst photo-realistic depictions, though rumors surrounding its newest IP could see a return to form, diverging from this pattern....

June 21, 2025 · 3 min · 604 words · Melissa Meyers