Persona 5's Development Took Almost Ten Years, but Persona 6's Shouldn't

Early conceptual development onPersona 5began in 2008 following the release ofPersona 4, but the bulk of development began afterCatherine’s release in 2011. The engineCatherinewas built on ended up serving as the foundation forPersona 5’s custom engine, and thus the nextPersona’s unfortunately long-winded development began. Originally intended to release on the PS3, Atlus saw multiple circumstantial roadblocks that unintentionally extendedPersona 5’s development far longer than intended.Persona 5did eventually release in 2016 in Japan (2017 in the west), though not without development experiencing its fair share of hurdles....

June 16, 2025 · 4 min · 765 words · Amy Larson

Platinum Games Issues Statement on Unexpected Wonderful 101 Fees

Back when Platinum Games released a Kickstarter for a remaster ofThe Wonderful 101, not everyone could predict the result. The game was niche, and had not been a commercial success on the Wii U. Its fanbase showed the love however, andWonderful 101 Remastered’s Kickstarter was a huge success. The Wonderful 101was an ambitious game both for Platinum and its platform. The game utilized the Wii U’s touch screen for its unique Unite mechanic....

June 16, 2025 · 3 min · 428 words · Tracy Short

Pokemon GO: How to Get Shiny Meowth

Quick Links Meowth has always been a popular Pokemon inPokemon GO, and the rest of the series as well. As it is pretty easy to get Meowth in the game due to it being a common Pokemon, it is a bit harder to come across its Shiny variant and will require patience and frequent searching. If you do not yet have a Shiny Meowth in your collection, this guide will provide you with all the tips and tricks you may use to increase your chances of coming across the rare Pokemon....

June 16, 2025 · 2 min · 421 words · Matthew Perry

Pokemon Sword and Shield Should Distribute Zarude like a Gen 4 Mythical Pokemon

To celebrate Pokemon Day on February 27,Pokemon SwordandShieldunveiled itsnew Mythical Pokemon Zarude. Little information has been revealed about Zarude, with theSwordandShieldwebsite only talking about the “Rogue Monkey Pokemon” being a Dark and Grass-type ruffian that travels in packs and grows vines with medicinal properties from its neck, wrists, and feet. That website also confirms that Zarude “can’t be found through normal gameplay” inPokemon SwordandShield, and this is likely because it will be distributed in conjunction withPokemon the Movie: Coco, coming to theaters in Japan on July 30, 2025....

June 16, 2025 · 6 min · 1186 words · Douglas Moody

Pokimane Says She Wishes She Would Have Started as a Faceless Content Creator

Imane “Pokimane” Anys understands that she owes quite a bit to her following onTwitch. However, the online personality also knows thather popularity on Twitchhas its drawbacks and she’s now admitting that if she could start her career all over again she’s said she’d prefer to work as a “faceless” streamer. Pokimane is popular enough on the platform that whenthings like her Twitch contract running outhappens, it’s big news among the community....

June 16, 2025 · 2 min · 404 words · Michael Velazquez

Red Dead Redemption 2 Achieves its Highest Concurrent Player Count on PC

Statistics show that, more than four years later,Red Dead Redemption 2has hit an all-time high when it comes to concurrent players, at least on the PC version. As one of themost immersive and visually stunning video gamesever released, Rockstar’s Wild West RPG was a masterclass in development, containing a rich story and intriguing characters, all wrapped up in an enormous open world, so it’s not surprising that fans are still playing it....

June 16, 2025 · 3 min · 432 words · Scott Gillespie

Resident Evil Village's Twist Proves Jack Baker Was Lying

Capcom’s revival of theResident Evilseries over the last few years has had plenty of ups and downs, but one major high for the latest remakes and new entries has been its enemies. The most recent titleResident Evil Villageand its predecessor have worked to create nuanced villains that tug at the heartstrings as much as they act as imposing threats duringResident Evil’s boss fights. However, a twist from the end ofResident Evil Villageadds a whole new layer into both games starring Ethan Winters and the enemies he has faced off against, especially the previous game’s Jack Baker....

June 16, 2025 · 6 min · 1085 words · Melissa Gordon

Rings of Power: Breaking Down The Final Episode Teaser Trailer

There are so many tantalizing storylines spread across theRings of Powerseries that are all about to culminate in the final episode. Ahead of its release this Friday, a teaser trailer for the season’s ending has exploded onto screens. This trailer features several hints, possible misdirections, and inevitable revelations. Solving of the mystery of Sauron’s true identity. The use of Mithril to heal the ailment of the elven race. The apex of theconflict between Galadriel and the orcswho have consumed the Southlands....

June 16, 2025 · 6 min · 1087 words · John Everett

Rocket League Halloween Event Adds Items Based on Chucky, Texas Chainsaw Massacre

October is a month full of spooky seasonal events throughout the gaming industry, andRocket Leaguehas just kicked off its own annual celebration of all things horror.Rocket League’s sixth annual Haunted Hallows event features two limited-time game modes and a wide assortment of cosmetic items from some of the most iconic horror movie franchises. Rocket Leaguetook the esports industry by storm when it launched back in 2015 thanks to its intriguing fast-paced soccer-like gameplay featuring rocket-powered cars competing for control of an oversized ball....

June 16, 2025 · 2 min · 412 words · Brittany Young

Rumor: Avowed Could Have 'Guns'

Obsidian Entertainment’s next flagship project,Avowed, is a sprawling first-person open-world RPG, which may sound exceedingly familiar to fans of Bethesda’s ownElder ScrollsRPGs. While there are bound to be differences under the hood, sources are now claiming that Obsidian might have a specific trick up its sleeve to keep things interesting. Specifically, leaker Jez Corden has come out and said that he saw a bit ofAvowed’s pre-alpha gameplay in 2021 and claimed that one of the game’s available weapon classes was muskets....

June 16, 2025 · 2 min · 384 words · John Gray

Samuel L. Jackson Stars In One Of The Funniest Shark Movies Ever Made

Will any animal ever approach the cinematic presence of sharks? There are movies about wolves, whales, crocodiles, snakes, lions, tigers, and bears, but none of those predators have the versatility of sharks. These hunters of the deep can be the central threat of any narrative, but the silliest examples stand out. Look no further thanDeep Blue Seafor a film with smart sharks and stupid writing. Samuel L. Jackson is oneof the most prolific performers in Hollywood, for good and for ill....

June 16, 2025 · 4 min · 807 words · Brian Hammond

Spencer: 10 Best Kristen Stewart Movies, Ranked

Kristen Stewart exploded to stardom when she portrayed Bella Swan in the highly successful fantasy vampire seriesTwilight. However, Stewart was an actress long before she appeared as Bella. Born in 1990, she started acting when she was just a child and starred alongside famous names, such as Jodie Foster and Sharon Stone. RELATED:Best Horror Movies Released In 2020, Ranked Once she became a celebrity thanks to her role inTwilight, Stewart took it upon herself to appear in many challenging productions and independent movies....

June 16, 2025 · 6 min · 1125 words · Randy Medina

Tales from the Borderlands is Making A Comeback

Tales from the Borderlandsis quite different from the otherBorderlandsgames, boasting Telltale’s signature focus on player choice and focused storytelling instead of the looter shooter gameplay the franchise is known for. With this unique style helping to makeTales from the Borderlandssomething of a cult classic, fans should be happy to learn that it is making a return. WhileTales from the Borderlands’ saleswere a far cry from what is usually seen from aBorderlandsgame, Telltale put plenty of heart into the project, expanding theBorderlandsuniverse in a meaningful way....

June 16, 2025 · 3 min · 461 words · Kelly Hanson