The next entry in Koei Tecmo’s beloved hack-and-slash series, Dynasty Warriors, is almost here. Announced as a part of Sony’s September State of Play, Dynasty Warriors: Origins is scheduled to release on on January 17, 2025. In addition to its release date, Sony also offered fans plenty of new game …

The first time I watched Lord of the Rings, I wanted nothing more than to be a gorgeous, willowy, and effortlessly cool elf who was, as nearly all eight year-old girls desired, married to Orlando Bloom’s Legolas. In my late teens, I grew content with remaining human so long as …

With the unveiling of the PlayStation 5 Pro and rumors that the long-anticipated Xbox Series S | X follow-up are just around the corner, now seems like the perfect time to take a closer look at the future of these companies and console gaming as a whole. In this week’s …

PlayStation is not what it used to be; some of that, of course, is for good reason. You’d be hard-pressed to argue that Cloud Strife looked better when he was a pile of polygons, or that stealth-game controls peaked with 1998’s Metal Gear Solid. Technology has evolved, bringing us not …

If you’re curious as to why Atlus chose the name Metaphor: ReFantazio for its forthcoming RPG, you’re not alone. In fact, it was one of the first questions asked during a recent press event held by the studio in New York City, in which GameSpot and various other outlets were …

The Persona series is currently in an interesting place. Following the release of Persona 5 back in 2016, the series has grown exponentially more popular. Back in December 2023, Atlus confirmed the Persona 5 series–which includes the original game, Royal, Strikers, Tactica, and Dancing in Starlight–has sold more than 10 …

Looking for a new game to scratch that Animal Crossing itch? Then you’re in luck, as a very promising (and completely adorable) new title is now in the works. Announced during Gamescom Opening Night Live, Floatopia is an upcoming farming/life sim that sees players start a new, superpower-filled life in …

The leader of the Phantom Thieves is back and ready to steal more hearts. Well. Kind of. A new trailer for Persona 3 Reload’s upcoming DLC, Episode Aigis, has revealed that Persona 5 protagonist Joker will be making an appearance in the upcoming expansion. However, rather than assisting the ragtag …

There is no genre quite like horror. At its best, it’s so much more than guts and gore, or tired tropes and torture scenes. It’s self-reflection. It’s catharsis. It’s entering an implicit agreement with a work’s creator: If you spill your guts out to me (metaphorically or perhaps literally), then …

Silent Hill 2 art director Masahiro Ito has revealed that he almost turned down the offer to work on Konami’s upcoming Silent Hill 2 remake. Considering Ito’s pivotal role in the creation of Silent Hill 2 and its iconic monsters, such as Pyramid Head, the news came as quite a …