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Summary The reluctant hero archetypeis one where protagonists who, despite their immense strength, power, influence, or heroism, refuse to accept these roles. Some might consider this trope absurd since the characters themselves deny the very essence of their existence. However, it’s this very refusal that makes this hero so unique compared to many other ‘generic’ themes in anime, manga, and manhwa. These reluctant heroes are starkly different from every other type of protagonist found in media....

Summary The Legend of Zeldafranchise is one of gaming’s most revered and storied properties. Since the first title debuted in 1986, players worldwide have been captivated bytheZeldaseries’ extensive lore, complicated timeline, and the titular Princess at the center of it all. While Zelda herself spends the majority ofThe Legend of Zelda’s many narratives relegated to the background, a few titles have elevated the character to a co-protagonist, alongside Link. These includeThe Legend of Zelda: Spirit TracksandThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, with the latter establishing the truly legendary role the Princess has long deserved....

Many anime series have human beings as protagonists. However, anime is fiction, and some creators have decided to expand the possibilities of what anime series entail by using non-human characters as protagonists. From ferocious beasts to objects, non-human protagonists break the mold of the traditional human protagonist and offer a fresh perspective on the world at large. RELATED:Best Anime Characters Who Can Turn Into Animals With their unique abilities, cultures, and challenges, non-human protagonists in anime have become fascinating things to explore as they captivate viewers with their unique perspectives and worldviews....

Highly-anticipated sci-fi FPSAtomic Heartwas recently released to mixed reception, with many praising the game for its unique world, artistic designs, and creative enemies, but its writing and tone lead to a confusing overall package. The dystopian world ofAtomic Heartis beautifully realized, and its setting is undoubtedly one of the game’s greatest strengths. However, the severe nature of the events that unfold and the disturbing, gritty indoor environments starkly contrast the game’s campy humor and cartoonish characters....

Summary Larian Studios rolled out the Hotfix 11 update forBaldur’s Gate 3, addressing more than a dozen issues in its hit role-playing game. This release arrives just eight days afterBaldur’s Gate 3received its tenth Hotfix. Like their name suggests, Larian treats Hotfix patches as smaller revisions intended to address bugs it deems critical. And while most such issues from the day-one version ofBaldur’s Gate 3have already been ironed out, the RPG’s large-scale updates that Larian introduced since early August habitually produced new bugs in need of fixing, as is customary for software development....

Dating sims, or ‘otome games’ used to be an odd subgenre brought up to illustrate how quirky Japanese games could be. They largely still are, but their influence has spread further. Sometimes they’re substories in bigger games, likeJudgmentor thePersonaseries, or are honest releases that play the premise straight. Related:Great Dating Sim Games on Steam That Deserve More Attention Other times they’re for yuks and chuckles like the horror basedHooked On You, orHatoful Boyfriend, the bird-dating sim....

Alter egos are an interesting concept that can add flavor to an otherwise lackluster character. Whether it be a complete personality change or even the existence of another being inside one person, an alter egocan throw all sorts of hijinks into a story’s concept. RELATED:Is The Overpowered Protagonist Trope Overdone? Sometimes, characters can have evil alter egos, alternate personalities that are more villainous and vicious than their counterparts. Evil alter egos can result in some very interesting stories, especially if they are owned by otherwise heroic characters....

Activision is making changes to the perks system inCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, but it looks like the basic ideas behind the system will remain unchanged. While thegameplay inModern Warfare 2is similar to all the otherCall of Dutygames, it features some notable differences from previous entries. As an example,Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2has a new perks system, allowing users to select four perks for the match. However, only two are active at the beginning of the game, as players will earn the third and fourth perks over the course of the match....

Cyberpunk 2077launched with a myriad of issues in December 2020, but a lack of attention to detail and a poorly-written narrative weren’t among the problems, as one of its players pointed out an interesting detail in the Gimme Danger mission. Though the game was bogged down by an inexhaustible list of bugs, glitches, and technical problems, and many of its open-world systems sorely lacked the depth that its audience expected, the main story and its cast of characters certainly delivered to thelofty standards set byThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt....

Cyberpunk 2077is steadily approaching its latest, and hopefully final, release date. To celebrate, CD Projekt Red has announced that everyone who purchasesCyberpunk 2077will unlock a special package full of extra cosmetic items, regardless of where they play the game. GivenCyberpunk 2077’s plans for free DLC, the addition of extra rewards for purchasing the highly anticipated RPG is hardly surprising. The rewards could be a good indication of what is to come for that free DLC, however, as the special bonuses include outfits and weaponry for V....

Deathlooptasks players with investigating the four areas of Blackreef deeply enough until they find a way tokill all the Visionaries within a single day.The “what” is laid out plainly for gamers as they progress through the story, but the “how” is completely up to them. Successfully killing all of the targets always starts with murdering Harriet in Karl’s Bay during the morning. RELATED:How To Unlock The Spoiled For Choice Trophy In Deathloop Of the four districts inDeathloop, Karl’s Bay is perhaps the most well-guarded in the early hours, so killing Harriet and leaving the region might prove challenging for some....

Few developers are as well-known as Capcom. With several multi-million selling franchises includingResident EvilandStreet Fighterunder its belt, it has carved a stellar reputation for itself over the years, and its bold yellow and blue logo is instantly recognizable.Dino Crisisis another of Capcom’s established IPs, and while it’s perhaps not the same household name thatResident Evilis, its impact on the company was significant in its own way. To this day, even with modern technology,Dino Crisisremains one of the few good video games to feature dinosaurs....

Today, Capcom hosted a livestreamed presentation to go over the upcomingSunbreakexpansion forMonster Hunter Rise. The company had a lot to show for the massive DLC drop, such as the new outpost where players will be taking on quests, new monsters, new story details, and even a look at some combat abilities for hunters to take advantage of. With all of these new details coming out of the 20-minute presentation, this article will round up all the major reveals and announcements thatMonster Hunter Riseplayers need to know....