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AsMortal Kombat 1players make their way throughSeason 2 of Invasions Mode, they’ll start to run into Locked Gates. Every Mesa has them, though players won’t be able to open them right away. Before they can start to unlock them, they’ll need to find Bloody Fangs. However, this Legendary key item cannot be found in shops or chests and the game provides no hints, leaving many players wondering how to open Locked Gates in Invasions....

The latest addition to the studio’s iconic Musou franchise, Koei Tecmo and Omega Force’sHyrule Warriors: Age of Calamitydropped last year, offering an action-packed prequel toThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildthat set up the apocalyptic events of the revered game. Recently, Koei Tecmo revealed thatAge of Calamityhas managed to do exceptionally well for the company, confirming via a fiscal earnings report that it’s sold over 3.7 million units. The news comes shortly after the game’s previous record-breaking milestone in January, where it was announced that the title hadbecome the best-selling iteration of the Musou series to date, beating out staples likeDynasty Warriors 9and its predecessor,Hyrule Warriors....

Summary Star Wars Jedi: Survivormarks a few interesting paths for its sequel to trek. There’s no telling if it will have a time jump like its predecessor, but the third entry has a lot of expectations behind it. Gameplay will need to be carefully considered, for instance, while its story may reasonably conclude with this upcoming game. Indeed, third installments in general are commonly presumed to be the final one unless a franchise turns out to be unusually long....

LEGO 2K Driveis the first game in a multi-title partnership between The LEGO Group and 2K Games, ultimately capturing yet innovating on the nostalgia of games likethe Nintendo 64’sLEGO Racers. Creative director Brian Silva told Game Rant that this title wasn’t necessarily inspired by it but the studio was aware of it, and it is a new game filled with nostalgia nonetheless. That may seem like an oxymoron, but the truth is that there is so much from LEGO’s history here that everything feels familiar the minute it is booted up....

Lil' Guardsmanis a deduction adventure game set in a cozy fantasy kingdom called the Sprawl. In a curious twist, players step into the shoes of 12-year-old protagonist Lil to do her dad’s gate guard duties. It sounds like the perfect recipe for chaos and mischief as players decide which characters to admit, deny, or arrest, determining their fate and the story. Yet, that’s only the tip of the iceberg for decision-making in thisupcoming indie game for Steam and consoles....

Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1will actually consist of five games instead of the three that were previously confirmed. TheMetal Gearfranchise has been dormant since the failure that wasMetal Gear Survive, but Konami is looking to bring it back in a big way. Konami was a significant presence at the recent PlayStation Showcase, where it used the opportunity to announce the comeback for theMetal Gear Solidfranchise. TheMetal Gear Solidfranchise is first making a comeback throughMetal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, a full-blownMetal Gear Solid 3remakethat’s in development for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X....

Summary TheNarutoseries has its fair share of intriguing powers and abilities, yet none compare to those branded as Kekkei Genkai. While most bloodline techniques are already far above regular jutsu, one Kekkei Genkai far surpasses its counterparts — Storm Release. Despite only being witnessed a handful of times throughout the show’s run, Storm Release has cemented itself as an extremely powerful ability, a status that can be owed to its god-like wielders....

Summary Naruto’s iconic last name ‘Uzumaki’ is a beloved aspect of the titular character, yet the very same name is a frequent topic of discussion among the series' ever-expanding fanbase. Since the Uzumaki name comesfrom Naruto’s maternal side, fans find it rather odd that his name differs from conventional naming standards where the father’s last name takes precedence. Fans often argue that the Namikaze name should have been associated with Naruto, yet there’s no mention of this lineage till the revelation of his paternal ties inShippuden....

Author Neil Gaiman addressed theCoraline 2rumors that fans have been pleading for since its release back in 2009. Gaiman’s original novel, published back in 2002, centered around the character of Coraline as she and her family move into a spooky new house - where she discovers a hidden door that seemingly transports her into an alternate, dark-tainted parallel universe. Coraline takes heed as she exploresthis evil universe and the dangers that come with it, ultimately leading to her realizing she is putting her real family and her own life at risk....

The Nintendo eShop just launched the Share the Fun Sale that offers huge discounts of up to 50% off on some of the most popularNintendo Switchgames right now. Players interested in grabbing a Switch game or two should know that all deals will only be available until August 30th, so players should take advantage now while the sale is still available. Now, headlining the eShop’s Share the Fun Sale isLuigi’s Mansion 3, which is currently available for $41....

Summary The Mythic skins available fromOverwatch 2’s premium battle passes have gone down well with fans since the sequel launched, but some stunning animation work produced by fans demonstrate that these rare cosmetic items have the potential to be much more. Though the overhaul to monetization inOverwatch 2has been hugely controversial, these Mythic skins go a long way to give each seasonal battle pass its own appeal. Mythic skins are a new rarity of skins above Legendary items, and were first introduced whenOverwatch 2launched in early access late last year....

As a whole, thePersonafranchise is made up of disconnected games. Anyone interested inPersonacan pick the series up with just about any core entry without missing out on any kind of overarching plot or recurring characters.Igor and the Velvet Roomare perhaps the only person and place that run through the entirePersonafranchise; they’ll almost certainly return inPersona 6.However, even though thePersonagames aren’t tied together by a single narrative, they still share a ton of important lore....

On Friday, a lengthy Phil Spencer interview was published in which the head ofXboxdiscussed a wide variety of topics related to the next-genXboxconsoles. For example, he talked about potential hardware revisions and mid-gen revisions for the Xbox Series X, as well as the potential return of classic franchises likeBanjo-Kazooie. One other very interesting topic that Spencer addressed is speculation that the Xbox Series S console could potentially limit developers and the console generation overall....