Not only hasFire Emblem Engagebeen a great showcase of characters and mechanics from the series past, it has also introduced a variety of new mechanics to keep the series fresh. Mechanics like Emblems, Bond Rings, and the Break system have all added depth to the gameplay ofFire Emblem Engageand mark a positive direction for the series. However, there is one missing mechanic from its predecessor,Fire Emblem: Three Houses, that makes changing units' classes less exciting and complex than it could have been....

Crossover events in video games are often exciting for many gamers, as they bring different characters from different worlds together. Over the years, there have been many examples of gaming crossovers, such asFortniteand its myriad of collab skinsor theSuper Smash Bros.series and its varied cast of Nintendo and non-Nintendo characters. However, it’s not always game studios that decide to do a crossover. Recently, one fan decided to combine the elements ofAnimal Crossing: New HorizonsandGenshin Impacttogether....

Summary A recentGenshin Impactleak is teasing the locations where players can find Furina’s local specialty item, expected to be added to the game during the Version 4.2 update.Furina’s upcoming debut inGenshin Impact’s next updatehas been one of the most highly-anticipated character launches throughout the Fontaine region. As the Hydro Archon, Furina plays a major role in the story of Fontaine, quickly becoming a fan-favorite for her boisterous and brash attitude. Now, fans looking to farm for Furina’s materials are getting a bit of early help from leaks....

Summary When it comes to fatherhood in anime, there are examples of terrible fathers, includingHunter x Hunter’sGing Freecss,My Hero Academia’sEnji “Endeavor” Todoroki, and evenJojo’s Bizarre Adventure’sDario Brando. However, the father often referred to as “the worst father in anime” is Goku of theDragon Ballseries. While Goku may have neglected his children to train or, you know, being dead, he still showed on multiple occasions that he loved his children and wanted to be stronger — not only for them but for the world....

Gotham Knightshas finally been released, and fans can head out into an original Gotham City from WB Games Montreal. At this point, fans are probably trying out Nightwing, Robin, Batgirl, and Red Hood to see which character meshes best with their particular preferences. Otherwise, fans may be dedicated to a character for one reason or another and plan to stick with them the whole way through. If that is not enough in terms of playstyle customization, fans can eitherchoose to playGotham Knightsentirely solo or in two-player co-op, with dynamic duos able to team up in the open world....

As theGrand Theft Autoseries has evolved, so has its characters and stories. Rockstar has been known for its comprehensive storytelling in many of the games it produces. This is evident with itsGTAseries, and will be the same case forGrand Theft Auto 6. As such, it is expected that the next installment will also feature a robust set of complex characters with backstories that flesh out the game. Rockstar likes to create a realistic open-world that players can lose themselves in, which can easily be seen in some of its latest releases in games such asRed Dead Redemption 2andGrand Theft Auto 5....

Summary Grand Theft Auto 6publisherTake-Two Interactivesees review-bombing as a serious business risk. The company acknowledged as much as part of a wider overview of the potential impacts of “negative review campaigns” against games, which was recently shared withTake-Two Interactiveinvestors. While theemergence of video game review-bombinglargely coincides with the rise of social media, the practice is as old as online aggregators of user reviews, such as GameFAQs. Gamers were given an even larger platform to have their voices heard in the early to mid-2010s, when Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox all started allowing user reviews....

Even though it is one of the best selling consoles of the decade, one of the minor irks of theNintendo Switchis that it has neither an internal microphone nor a Bluetooth adapter. While there are a few solutions on the market, only theHomeSpot Bluetooth audio adapter for Nintendo Switchcan support two aptX low-latency connections at once. It also functions as a plug-in microphone. This small device plugs into the bottom of aNintendo Switchvia USB-C....

It appears that all is not well in Westeros. Executive producer Jocelyn Diaz is leaving theHouse of The Dragonproduction team after just one season. According to reports, she had a one-year deal with an option for a second, which she chose to not pick up. Diaz' exit fromHouse of the Dragonwas announced just a few weeks after co-showrunner Miguel Sapochnik decided to step down from his role ahead of season 2....

In December 2022, Epic Games agreed to pay the Federal Trade Commission $500 million to settle allegations claiming they used several tactics to trick players into spending money inFortniteand for locking accounts of those who disputed the charges with their credit card companies. Now, the FTC plans to use $245 million of that settlement money to refund parents of children and players who believe they were wrongfully charged. The FTC exists to help protect consumers from dubious business practices that would otherwise harm or take advantage of them....

Flintlock: The Siege of Dawnis an action-adventure game that follows the journey of Nor, a talented fighter who swears to destroy the gods who brought about the deaths of her close ones. It is a semi-open-world game, which means that players can explore certain areas. As gamers begin to explore different parts of the map, they will come across various flora and fauna. The diversity is rather pleasing to the eye, and on top of that, Nor has some slick moves that are worth capturing....

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leaguehasn’t exactly had a smooth development. Between numerous delays and a lukewarm reception to the Sony State of Play footage, the upcoming DC game has more than a few challenges to overcome if it wants to be successful. IfSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leaguewere to succeed, however, the publisher already has a perfect spiritual successor. Thefirst trailer forSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leaguewas revealed all the way back in 2020 with an unconventional premise....

APokemon Scarlet and Violetplayer has created an image that spotlights a huge missed opportunity with Pokemon evolutions up to Gen 9.Pokemon Scarlet and Violetintroduced Gen 9 when they were released last month, and although there have been issues highlighted by thePokemoncommunity, one fan has a unique take on how things could’ve been done differently. Reddit user CorsairVI recently shared an image of two lines of Pokemon, with one row reflecting what appears to be evolutions of the other, with a notation that none of them are evolutionarily related....