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The anime adaptations of classic kaiju seem to be made for no one. It costs millions of dollars to bring Legendary’s Godzilla to life, but a 3D-animated series can be built on a budget and dropped onto Netflix. The King has enjoyed several Netflix animated projects, as have the kaiju ofPacific Rim.Gamerais a lesser-known giant monster, but even he isn’t safe from the new wave of half-hearted, straight-to-streaming outings. Gamera Rebirthcomes to Netflix from Studio ENGI....

Summary Helldivers 2players are loving the new defense mission type, which they think is better than others. AlthoughHelldivers 2players completed Operation Swift Disassembly and eradicated the Automaton faction last week, the second wave of the robotic enemies has now returned to the game with the latest update. They have launched an assault on planets across the galaxy with a massive fleet to change the tides of the Galactic War. Arrowhead has recently released a minorupdate forHelldivers 2, addressing a number of crash issues that plagued the game....

Serbian developer Ebb Software has released a new gameplay showcase for its upcoming horror FPSScorn. The footage is taken on an Xbox Series X and shows off thenext-gen graphics capabilitiesand drops players into an unknown world made up of a grotesque organic environment filled with deformed creatures. Based on the trailer,Scorncombines elements of horror, puzzles, and an immersive environment to produce a unique experience. When creatingScorn, Ebb Software said it wanted to focus on creating characters, weapons, and environments that are intertwined....

One Piece Odysseyis set to give fans of the long-running anime and manga series the chance to live out a story in the Blue Sea. As with any other major video game release, fans are wondering how much bang the game offers for the buck. One Piece Odysseyis a turn-based RPG.Japanese RPGs can be notoriously long, running well past 100 hours in the cases of games likePersona 5 RoyalandDisgaea 5: Alliance of Vengeance....

Halo’s 20th Anniversary celebrations don’t look like they’re ending anytime soon, because new products just keep coming. Hyperkin is releasing a special wired Duke controller themed afterHalo’s iconic AI, Cortana. Arguably Xbox’s most popular franchise,Halohas been receiving limited edition products ever since its inception 20 years ago. Last month, Xbox revealed theHalo Infinitelimited edition Xbox Series X consoleand Elite controller, which are perhaps the pinnacle ofHalomemorbillia. Hyperkin is a third party manufacturer who make everything from controllers, to modernized retro consoles....

Summary For one month, theSquare EnixCafe in Tokyo’s top otaku neighborhood Akihabara has been taken over byFinal Fantasy XVI! Considering it is one of the biggest games in Japan - and beyond - right now, it is no surprise that the cafe has been very popular. We were able to go and enjoy some of the great themed food and drinks, along with the merchandise, that was available, and are here to tell you all about it....

Satoru Gojo is one of the main characters inJujutsu Kaisenand he plays an extremely important role as a teacher at Tokyo Jujutsu High, raising the next generation of sorcerers right and making them as strong as possible. Satoru himself is incredibly powerful, known to bethe absolute strongest jujutsu sorcererin the entire world. In the Gojo family, he’s considered to be the most elite, having inherited powers that nobody else has....

This week’s Nintendo Direct held a handful of surprises for gamers, but among the most enticing was the announcement ofMario Strikers: Battle League. It’s been a decade and a half since the last title,Mario Strikers Charged,was released for the Nintendo Wii, and while the first two entries into the franchise were generally well-received, they ultimately left fans wanting more. Now that the landscape of online gaming has completely transformed over the last 15 years,Mario Strikers: Battle Leagueis set up to succeed in ways its predecessors never could....

Few games have a sonic identity as well-defined as Konami’sMetal Gear Solidseries. From Codec radio pings to guard alert tones and the explosive gunfights that ensue, a single sound can transport players back to the moody military complex of Shadow Moses Island. Though dated by today’s standards,Metal Gear Solidrepresents a sea change in game design that unifies abstract, “video-gamey” noises and highly realistic sounds to immerse players. There are numerous factors at play that help Solid Snake’s modern adventures stand out from a crowd of competitors and imitators....

TheMetal Gearfranchise is beefy enough when just talking about the mainline titles. It gets significantly juicier when bringing spin-offs into the mix. Some of them consist of the classic stealth-action game play everybody loves, while a few go off the deep end, to mixed results. Related:Every Fight With A Metal Gear, Ranked To celebrate both the good and the bad, the following list will rank all the spin-offs based by their Metacritic score....

Summary While there are many solidNetflixseries that feature great acting and intriguing storylines, season 1 ofWednesday captured a lot of attention upon its November 2022 release. Now thatseason 2 ofWednesdayis coming in 2025, fans are thinking about what trouble Jenna Ortega’s iconic character could get into next. SinceJenna Ortega saidWednesdayseason 2 will have horror elements, fans are even more excited for what’s next. Now thattheWednesdayseason 2 cast has been announced, one problem from season 1 is going to be addressed: the fact that the Addams Family characters weren’t included enough....

After waiting nearly 5 years since the release ofHorizon Zero Dawnon the PS4, it might be hard for some to believe that the sequel is almost here. Nevertheless,Horizon Forbidden Westis less than 2 months away from launch. In preparation for the momentous occasion, thedevelopers at Guerilla Gameshave given fans several new looks at the upcoming game. Earlier this month, gamers had an opportunity to see new gameplay footage for the sequel duringThe Game Awards....

A newXboxcontroller, entitled Lunar Shift, has been leaked online. A lot of gamers consider Xbox to have one of the best controllers on the market, and whether that belief is true or not, Microsoft has certainly capitalized on the fondness fans have for its accessories. From the originalXboxall the way up to the Series X/S, Microsoft has given fans plenty of options when it comes to the controllers they want to use, either with new designs or new models entirely....