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While Americans may haveStar WarsandThe Lord of the Ringsas cornerstones of toy merchandise, over in Japan the undisputed titan for nerds who love figurine collecting isGundam. The franchise started out as an anime calledMobile Suit Gundamthat premiered on April 7th, 1979. It would be hailed as an instant classic for its realistic settings, focus on political warfare, and characters who could (at times) be morally ambiguous. The series was then edited down into three motion pictures, where the box office success would propel the franchise into pop culture forever....

Yakuza: Like a Dragon, the series' first foray into the RPG genre, was a massive hit among old and new fans andan undeniable sales success for Sega. But, while it did launch as one of the first games available for Microsoft’s new Xbox Series X/S consoles, PlayStation 5 owners have been left waiting a few extra months to enjoy the game on Sony’s new hardware. Fortunately, anyone who boughtYakuza: Like a Dragonfor the PlayStation 4 was also guaranteeda free upgrade to the PS5 versiononce it became available, which has been one of the key appeals of many cross-gen titles....

TheYakuzafranchise masks itself in comedy, with people often hearing of the games through stories of the whacky, weird, and wonderful side content that the franchise has become characterized by. But,underneath this comedic exteriorlies a truly multi-faceted and deeply emotional story, which quite starkly juxtaposes the upbeat nature of the aforementioned mini-games and sub-stories. The main protagonist throughout all of Ryu Ga Gotoku’s games, bar the latest entry ofYakuza: Like a Dragon, is none other than Kazuma Kiryu....

During a playthrough ofThe Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, one player noted the resemblance between one of the Silent Realm’s guardians and Rauru fromThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. It wouldn’t be the first time a fanhas drawn parallels betweenSkyward Swordand one of its open-world successors. The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Swordis a somewhat divisive entry in the series, garnering praise for its presentation, characterization, and dungeon design, but heavily criticized for its length, padding, and linearity....

Pokemon Legends: Arceusis a unique entry in the series for a variety of reasons. For one, it is the onlyPokemongame to be considered part of the mainline series to not strictly adhere to the traditional JRPGPokemonformula. It is also the firstPokemongame to revisit a setting without being a sequel, remake, or even a prequel. It provides information about a region whose potential for nostalgia has recently begun. As a result,Legends: Arceus, alongsidePokemon Brilliant DiamondandShining Pearl, is the product of a reemerging interest in the Sinnoh region....

Summary OneBaldur’s Gate 3player’s dice roll ended with disastrous results.Dice rolling inBaldur’s Gate 3can be a little tricky, especially when dealing with bonuses and debuffs. There are nuances that players need to be familiar with in order to get the best results, as almost all the actions in the game are dependent on the randomly generated number. These are all standard inDungeons & Dragonsgames, and Larian Studios has paid great attention to making the experience as authentic as possible....

Crystaris an action-based role-playing game (RPG for short) about a girl named Rei Hatada, who wants nothing more than to revive her dead sister, Mirai. After making a deal with the twin demons that rule over Purgatory, Rei must now fight any malicious souls in Purgatory. RELATED:Final Fantasy: How The Franchise Defined the JRPG Landscape Many players who are new to the game may want to jump straight in without knowing anything about game play....

Possessing the ability to be invisible makes you invisible to others. Anime characters have the ability to fade out of sight, out of the human eye, and disappear from the visible spectrum. The persona is able to blend into their surroundings and behave covertly. Contrary to the majority of anime protagonists, they don’t rely on superhuman strength or their iron will to triumph. RELATED:Anime Characters Who Broke The Fourth Wall Anime heroes and villains with invisibility powers often usethese abilities to wreak havoc, sneak up on their enemies, and gain an advantage....

ThePokemonanime has been going strong for over twenty years now. In that time, Ash has caught a lot ofPokemon, faced a variety of enemies, and traveled alongside some memorable companions. With so many episodes comprising the anime, it’s natural for some to get overlooked over time. RELATED:The Best Anime From The 90s Every season of thePokemonanime has at least a handful of episodes re-watching, and some can be watched on thePokemon TVapp....

Summary SinceMonster Hunter: Worldand its developers are moving on to greener pastures, the game has become relatively barren with no new events coming in. However, that doesn’t meanMonster Hunter: Worldis a boring wasteland now, especially for PC players. There exists a healthy and highly active modding community forMonster Hunter: Worldon PC. Hence, PC players often find ways to keep themselves occupied in the game in the form of mods that do quite a bit to enrich the experience....

A good drama can go a long way, andLuckiest Girl Alivewith Mila Kunis is one of the latest entries in the genre. It’s about a New York author whose successful life begins to fall apart when she has to come face to face with her past. The critical reception has been quite cool, but this adaptation of Jessica Knoll’s novel does have its fans. RELATED:2022 Movies Based on Books You Should Read Before You Watch...

Owners ofCivilization 6’sNew Frontier Passare set to receive a brand new DLC pack, the Ethiopia Pack, at some point later this month. Currently, all that is known about this forthcoming pack is that it will contain one new civilization and leader, one new game mode, one new District, and two new Buildings. However, that is about to change, as Firaxis Games has just confirmed when details aboutCiv 6’s Ethiopia Pack will be revealed....

Fans of real time strategy games have a special place in their hearts for theCommand and Conquerseries. The first game in the series was one of the earliest RTS games, and it set the standard against which all other RTS games were compared. To celebrate the game turning 25 years old a remastered collection ofCommand and Conquerwill be released on June 5th. Command and Conquer Remastered Collectionwill be available on both Steam and EA’s Origin....