Persona 5 Could Have Had Cameos from Persona 4 Cast

Summary Evidence from an earlyPersona 5build indicates that Atlus originally planned to incorporate cameos of characters fromPersona 4. The originalPersona 5had a troubled developmentand was delayed multiple times before its eventual release in 2016. As a result of its development troubles, there were some things left on the cutting room floor. A beta build ofPersona 5was leaked online earlier this week, with the build dated to December 2015. This beta included interesting details, such as early versions of cutscenes and songs fromPersona 5’s soundtrack, like “Rivers in the Desert” and “Last Surprise”....

June 20, 2025 · 3 min · 520 words · Nicholas Brooks

Phil Spencer Comments on PC Game Stores on Xbox

Summary In another interesting revelation,Xboxhead Phil Spencer has reportedly backed the arrival of third-party game stores on game consoles. This has led toXboxfans anticipating the possible launch of game stores, like Steam, on Microsoft’s console. Recently, Spencer has been sharing his thoughts about the future of Xbox, attracting the interest of the community, including a potential tease as well as hypothetical ideas about what he would want ina possible Xbox handheld device....

June 20, 2025 · 3 min · 522 words · Debra Hudson

Pokemon GO Confirms September 2023 Community Day Pokemon

Summary Pokemon GOhas announced that Generation 7 Bug-type Pokemon Grubbin will be featured in the game’s September 2023 Community Day event. For a very limited time,Pokemon GOplayers will be able to obtain more rewards and Pokemon by participating in the September 2023 Community Day event. Every month, The Pokemon Company and Niantic hostPokemon GOCommunity Day eventsto highlight a select Pokemon.Pokemon GOplayers may take advantage of boosted encounter rates and reward drops during the Community Day event, and special Field Research gives players even more opportunities to....

June 20, 2025 · 2 min · 423 words · Lori Morris

Pokemon GO to Compensate Players Impacted By Mewtwo Shadow Raid Issues

The Pokemon Company and developer Niantic will compensatePokemon GOplayers impacted by issues affecting the recent Mewtwo Shadow Raid event. This past May, players were able to battle Shadow Mewtwo for a limited time and obtain various rewards upon completion of the Shadow Raid inPokemon GO.Raid events occur regularly inPokemon GO, and Niantic introduced a new Raid type into the highly popular mobile game in May 2023. Team GO Rocket returned to challengePokemon GOplayers in the very first Shadow Raid featuring all-powerful Shadow Mewtwo on May 27....

June 20, 2025 · 2 min · 414 words · Rodney Willis

RWBY: Yang's Weapon and Semblance, Explained

In past explorations of each of the four main characters fromRWBY, the measure of strength has come down to a mix of their arsenal tempered against how effectively they utilize them.Blake might not be the most physically strong, but like Weiss, her varied arsenal and training make her formidable, just as Ruby’s scythe is only as effective as it is because of her power. Yang Xiao Long, Ruby Rose’s older sister of another mother, is actually fairly simple at first glance: she’s the tank of the group, brute forcing her way through opposition with fists of fury....

June 20, 2025 · 4 min · 762 words · Christine Fleming

Should FromSoftware Games Include a Full Co-Op Mode?

Long-time fans ofFromSoftware’s action RPG Soulsborne games are well aware of the unique co-op that is available in each title. Like many other mechanics in the games, the cooperative play is not exactly straightforward or traditional when compared to other co-op experiences, but the multiplayer inFromSoftware’s games fits perfectly into the gameplay. That being said, withElden Ring’s recent release, many players have commended theopen-world approach to the traditionalDark Soulsformulabut want more freedom when it comes to cooperative play....

June 20, 2025 · 6 min · 1159 words · Elizabeth White

Since Cyberpunk 2077, the Cyberpunk Setting Has Become Its Own Genre

For many, CD Projekt Red’sCyberpunk 2077was an experience that didn’t reach the heights of its lofty promotional material, yet the steps it has made since to redeem itself after a disappointing launch have been significant and welcomed.CD Projekt Red has done well to align the finished productwith what was initially promised, and though the game has a long way to go, it offers engaging, innovative gameplay and solid story elements. However, while its improvements are evident, the pre-release footage and mass anticipation have also been influential for the industry as a whole....

June 20, 2025 · 4 min · 645 words · Jill Gould

Skyrim: Best Non-Daedric Items With Unique Enchantments

Skyrim’sDaedric artifacts contain some of themost formidable enchantmentsin the game, but they aren’t the only ones that can pack a unique punch. Buried treasures, relics of gods and long-dead wizards, sinister magics perhaps best forgotten — Skyrim’s nooks and crannies are home to all sorts of powerful artifacts that bear no connection to the denizens of Oblivion. RELATED:Skyrim: Solstheim’s 10 Most Interesting Unmarked Locations (& Where To Find Them) Power, style, and flair can be found in a number of sources....

June 20, 2025 · 6 min · 1230 words · Patricia Morse

Slime Rancher 2: All Map Data Node Locations

Quick Links Slime Rancher 2is a vast open-world farming and exploration game. Beatrix LaBeau has journeyed to a new land called Rainbow Island, and there are new slimes, resources,and treasures to discoveronce players jump into the gameplay. Moving around the world on foot takes time since it is such an expansive island, but having a Map makes it more manageable. However, much of the Map is obscured by smoke or clouds, so it’s not much help at first....

June 20, 2025 · 6 min · 1129 words · Daniel Hopkins

Some Pokemon GO Players Think Their Shiny Pokemon Are Disappearing from the Game

For as long asPokemon GOhas been out, Niantic has released plenty of updates to keep the game fresh so fans continue to play. With things such as theValentine’s Day Challenge inPokemon GO, many trainers can spend their time completing research tasks and collecting rare Shiny Pokemon. Shiny Pokemon inPokemon GOhave become a cherished addition to any trainer’s team, because it is rare even to encounter them, let alone catch one. However, recently there have been reports ofPokemon GOtrainers whose shiny Pokemon have disappeared from their accounts....

June 20, 2025 · 3 min · 440 words · Jessica Kennedy

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Should Be Teased at SW Celebration, Full Trailer at Summer Game Fest

BecauseStar Wars Jedi: Fallen Order’s sequel is seemingly in development, but has not been shown with any further details, it is due for a worldwide reveal at any time. Further, some fairly credible sources have weighed in on particular details that suggest fans may hear more soon. Reporter Jeff Grubb has discussed unannounced details surrounding the sequel, such asits allegedSurvivorsubtitleand release window being either February or March next year. While details are sparse, there are a couple of hotly anticipated events in the near future whereStar Wars Jedi: Survivorcould appear and confirm any rumors....

June 20, 2025 · 3 min · 577 words · Rebecca Jackson

The Biggest Plot Holes In Zelda Tears Of The Kingdom

Summary The much-anticipated sequel toBreath of the Wild, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomsucceeds in almost every aspect.While the game has achieved awardsfor good reason, it does not mean the plot is without error. Various plot holes are clear in the game, from both a casual and fan perspective, ranging from a mild nitpick to completely annoying. The most obvious plotholes mentioned increase in just how annoying they are, and how much a fan of both of these modern Zelda games will notice the missing explanations....

June 20, 2025 · 5 min · 988 words · Henry Bates

The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope Dev Diary Explains the Motion Capture Process

Releasing just in time for Halloween,The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hopelooks to bringSupermassive Games’brand of interactive, cinematic horror to a new story and setting. Featuring the likes of Will Poulter and David Smith, it seems primed to be the studio’s spookiest games yet, tackling witch trials and other supernatural occurrences in the small town of Little Hope. Of course, to achieve the movie-quality cutscenes present in most Supermassive games, the team relies on advanced motion-capture to make the performances of its protagonists more believable....

June 20, 2025 · 2 min · 418 words · Tanya Miller