Persona 3 Reload Shows Off New Gameplay Details

Fans are treated to a new trailer ofPersona 3 Reloadthat gives more details about its gameplay and party members. ThisPersona 3remake was first announced during the Xbox Games Showcase, touting it will be a complete overhaul of the original game. This includes adding more modernized features and fixes that would bring the game closer to games likePersona 5. Atlus was quick to reveal that the game would be arriving in early 2024, along with promising several bits of information throughout the year to hype fans up about its release....

May 16, 2025 · 3 min · 483 words · Caroline Carter

Persona 3 Reload: How to Get Masakado’s Katana

Quick Links Ultimate weapons inPersona 3 Reloadare arguably the best weapons for each individual character you can get during your playthrough. Because of their rarity, you won’t be able to obtain them until the late-game phase ofReload. To get ultimate weapons, you’ll need to craft them at Mayoido Antiques. One example of an ultimate weapon is Masakado’s Katana, which can be wielded by Junpei Iori. Mayoido Antiques unlocks on 7/18, but you won’t see the option to create the Masakado’s Katana weapon until you’ve obtainedaDead Moon’s Husk....

May 16, 2025 · 4 min · 769 words · David Wagner

Persona 6 Should Avoid These Major Anime Tropes

The stylish and sprawlingPersona 5is one of the best the JRPGs the genre has to offer. There are plenty of reasons whyPersonagames are so successful: One such reason is that everyPersonagame authentically represents Japanese pop culture. With anime aesthetics,Personagames primarily attract gamers who also watch anime. It’s no surprise thatPersona 6would eventually happen, and would presumably be deeply rooted in the anime and Japanese culture the series is known for. That being said, there are a few things that it should do differently fromPersona 5....

May 16, 2025 · 6 min · 1195 words · Christine Rodriguez

Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis Celebrates Upcoming PS4 Launch With In-Person Event Exclusives

Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis, the companion game to Sega’s 2012Phantasy Star Online 2,has been making waves since the announcement of a North American release ofits PlayStation MMOport on August 31st. One of the most popular MMORPGs in Japan, the initial official North American localization was launched in 2020, serving to boost the popularity of this cult-classic property in other parts of the world. With the port ofPhantasy Star Online 2as well as itsPhantasy Star Online 2: New Genesiscompanion game announced for a new release set to certainly lend a massive boost to the already popular MMO’s traffic, Sega has been hyping up the new launch with some convention-exclusive physical merchandise, as well as giveaways for virtual items at two major fan events, both in America and Japan....

May 16, 2025 · 3 min · 456 words · Teresa Santos

PlayStation Games That Failed To Find An Audience

The PS5 is doing well now that players can get a hold of the machines. The system is now in its fourth year of rotation and the hits keep on coming. Whether it’s first-party titles or third-party, it’s a great time to be a gamer. RELATED:PlayStation Games That Never Received A Single Sequel The excitement behind established franchises that found an audience is all well and good, but what about the games that failed to live up to their potential?...

May 16, 2025 · 5 min · 890 words · Tracy Brown

Poetic Terror: 5 Memorable Horror Movie Rhymes

One of the things that sets the genre ofhorrorapart from other movie genres is its strong reliance on sounds to accomplish the tone and story beats. Of course, audio is important to nearly all films, but for horror movies, not finding success in the sound effects means that the movie may not find success tonally. And of course, in horror films, this is necessary to evoke fear. Because music is such a large part of audio, and it is such a useful tool to evoke emotions, a lot of horror films incorporate songs into their storylines....

May 16, 2025 · 5 min · 894 words · Kathryn Romero

Pokemon Fan Bakes Impressive Slowpoke Cake for Valentine's Day

One creativePokemonfan has baked up a delicious-looking cake featuring a well-known Pokemon that fits perfectly in honor of Valentine’s Day. Over the years, there have been many fan-favoritePokemonfrom the long-running franchise, with some being more iconic than others. From Pikachu to all the various Eevee evolutions, there is no shortage of Pokemon for gamers to have as their favorites. Currently, there are now over 1,000 different unique Pokemon for gamers to catch sincePokemonScarletandVioletwere released last year....

May 16, 2025 · 3 min · 462 words · Steven Lewis

Pokemon GO: Every Pokemon That Evolves With A Sinnoh Stone

Pokémon GO,the mobile game collaboration betweenNianticandThe Pokémon Companyhas been a hit since the summer of 2016. Withupdates and events constantly comingin and adding beloved regions and Pokémon to the game,Pokémon GOhas constantly been on the rise since its landmark release years ago. A feature added to the games since release is the ability to evolve players' Pokémon using evolution stones, a common mechanic in the main series of Pokémon games....

May 16, 2025 · 3 min · 515 words · Richard Nelson

Pokemon GO: Promo Codes for Free Stuff (October 2021)

A new month has begun withPokemon GOplayers having a lot to look forward to for October 2021. Alongside multiple events, such as theSecrets of the Jungleevent, players can earn a lot of valuable rewards throughout the month. One of the easiest ways to get rewards inPokemon GOis by redeeming promo codes obtained from outside resources. These codes are usually only active for a limited amount of time, making it very important for players to redeem them as soon as possible....

May 16, 2025 · 2 min · 414 words · Brian Anderson

PS Plus Premium Removals for October 2022 Are Especially Disappointing for Horror Fans

When it comes to subscription services like Xbox Game Pass andPS Plus Premium, losing games is as much part of the package as getting access to new ones. However, the specific titles being lost at certain times is sometimes questionable. One recent example was the loss ofA Plague Tale: Innocencefrom Xbox Game Pass in September, just a month before the sequelA Plague Tale: Requiemwas released as a day-one game on the service....

May 16, 2025 · 4 min · 754 words · Sarah Patterson

Rumor: Fortnite Could Be Crossing Over With Friday the 13th

Summary Fortnite’s latest collaboration may have already been revealed, with Jason from the legendaryFriday the 13thfranchise rumored to make an appearance. This new rumor stems from a newFriday the 13th-themed Twitter account, which is linked to Epic Games' officialFortniteaccount on the same platform. WhileFortniteoffers fans of the battle royale genre a plethora of content, including satisfying gunplay and fluid movement, part of what makesFortniteso popular and appealing is its willingness to collaborate with other franchises and properties....

May 16, 2025 · 3 min · 609 words · Barbara Williams

Rumor: Google Apparently Canceled Hideo Kojima Stadia Exclusive Game Because It Was Single-Player

A new report claims that Google previously cancelled a collaboration with Hideo Kojima on a Stadia-exclusiveDeath Strandingfollow-up due to the game being single-player. Since his debut with Konami in the mid-1980s, Kojima has become one of the most prolific creators in the gaming industry. The man heralded for his work increating theMetal Gearfranchisewould later go on to found his own studio, Kojima Productions, which has established itself for its narrative-driven games....

May 16, 2025 · 3 min · 430 words · Jon Patel

Skyrim's Solitude is Ironic in More Ways Than One

Summary Solitude is one of the many cities that players will visit over the course ofSkyrim, and it is easily the one with the most ironic name. Depending on the path that the player takes in the game, they could spend a fair amount of time in Solitude for the sake of completing quests. In doing so, they will have plenty of time to take in all that the city has to offer....

May 16, 2025 · 3 min · 636 words · Alison Cole