Kingdom Hearts 4 director Tetsuya Nomura says we shouldn’t expect to hear any more information about the upcoming game for a while. During the Q&A session at the Kingdom Hearts 20th-anniversary celebration event – where Kingdom Hearts 4 was originally announced – series director Tetsuya Nomura said more information about …
Read More »Monkey Island creators recount the origins of Insult Sword Fighting
Insult Sword Fighting is Monkey Island’s most iconic puzzle. The point-and-click adventure series from LucasArts is undoubtedly one of the most famous games from the ’90s, and it still serves as a best practice roadmap for organically weaving humor through world, puzzle, and combat design. While there are plenty of …
Read More »Kirby and the Forgotten Land has its own language – I set out to learn it
When the mysterious world of Kirby and the Forgotten Land first opened up to me, a poster stopped me in my tracks. A torn, weathered piece of paper decorated the side of a building overgrown with greenery. While it was missing its bottom half, the top of the poster immediately …
Read More »Why I played Animal Crossing New Horizons every day for two years
Few games have been there for me in the way that Animal Crossing: New Horizons has. Tom Nook’s getaway package first whisked us away in March 2020, and over the past two years since then, I’ve spent time on my island every day. My consistent visits aren’t a result of …
Read More »Hogwarts Legacys first gameplay trailer explores the majestic castle and whimsical world
The first Hogwarts Legacy gameplay trailer is here, showing several main characters, adversaries, giant mythical beasts, and of course, the wonderous Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The trailer kicks off with a duel between the player character and another wizard student, before exploring other parts of the castle. Inside …
Read More »Pokemon Scarlet and Violet could get a new Eeveelution according to a pattern established by the anime
A new Pokemon fan theory says we could get a new Eeveelution according to a pattern established by the anime. The theory, which was originally posited by The Gamer (opens in new tab), says that Pokemon Master Journeys may be hinting at a new Eeveelution appearing in Gen 9. According …
Read More »The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild Old Man locations
Before your adventure can properly begin, you’ll need to figure out the Zelda: Breath of the Wild Old Man locations. He’s hiding out around the Great Plateau, and he’s the key to getting off of the rock with a new paraglider in hand. If you’re trying to work out the …
Read More »How the remnants of the old world in Horizon Forbidden West awakens a sense of wonder
There’s no denying that the world of Horizon Forbidden West is utterly gorgeous. Lush, verdant, and impeccably detailed, the terrain invites you right in from the moment you take your first steps as Aloy. But for all of its beauty, what really makes this a world I want to keep …
Read More »Kirby uses Mouthful Mode on your backpack with this Forgotten Land pre-order bonus
The pre-order bonus for Kirby and the Forgotten Land in Hong Kong is a ‘Mouthful Mode’-inspired backpack cover, so it can look like you’re using the pink blob to store your valuables. As spotted by Nintendo Life (opens in new tab), those who pre-order Kirby and the Forgotten Land in …
Read More »Horizon Forbidden West setting ensures you never miss an item
Horizon Forbidden West has a very handy but subtle feature that makes sure you never miss an item as you’re exploring its expansive, richly detailed world. Guerrilla Games’ acclaimed sequel throws you into a beautiful world, to the point where it can be a distraction. For that reason, it can …
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