Empire of Sin From Romero Games Gets a New Gameplay Trailer at Gamescom

Romero Games and Paradox Interactive announced back in March that they areworking togetheron a new title. At E3, the teampulled back the curtainon theirupcoming tactical strategygameEmpire of Sin. Today, publisher Paradox gave us our first good look at gameplay with anew trailer from Gamescom. Give it a watch below. Empire of Sinis most easily described asXCOMin 1920s Chicago. In the trailer, we see several instances that look straight out of the Firaxis playbook....

June 21, 2025 · 2 min · 277 words · Beth Bass

Ex-Blizzard Producer Alleges Localization Is Used as a Censorship Tool

If you follow are a fan of Eastern media, there is no way you have avoided the controversies around localization. Through the dedicated community of gamers, there is frequently a discussion of the quality of translation: is it true to theartist’s original intention, orwas the game altered to fit Western sensibilities? Speaking to the issue on Twitter, ex-Blizzard Producer Mark Kern shared his experience, alleging that localizers frequently change the body of the work despite the game’s original culture or the artist’s intent....

June 21, 2025 · 2 min · 329 words · Christina Haas

Fans Can Play FF7 Rebirth's Addictive Queen's Blood Card Game For Real

The second part of the long-awaitedFinal Fantasy 7remake trilogy has finally arrived, as Rebirth takes players on a whirlwind, epic adventure once more with Cloud and the gang. While still paying homage to the original, fans of the franchise are enjoying the visually stunning cutscenes, impressive character models, and outstanding action scenes, and if you don’t believe me,our reviewpretty much says it all. As fun as it might be to ride around on a Chocobo all day, there’s an even more exciting mini-game that players are currently addicted to called Queen’s Blood, and if you’re one of the ones who can’t get enough of the compelling deck-builder card game, you’ll be pleased to know that there’s a way you can play it in real life too....

June 21, 2025 · 3 min · 535 words · Noah Shields

Father of All Live Service Games That Still Boasts a Whopping 900,000 Daily Player Base Started Out as a Shelved Half-Life Mod

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed In recent years, Live Service games have become the go-to model for most studios. This model offers free-to-play experiences and rakes in revenue through microtransactions and in-game purchases. It allows players to enjoy endless updates and fresh content while also keeping studios profitable. And if we’re talking about live-service games, we simply can’t ignoreCounter-Strike, the title that started it all and set the bar high....

June 21, 2025 · 4 min · 789 words · Leah Allen

Final Fantasy 7 Remake PS5 Yuffie New Screenshots, Profile And More

Square Enix on March 2 revealed brand new details forFinal Fantasy 7 Remake IntergradeonPS5and Yuffie Kisaragi. Most notably, Yuffie’s official profile was revealed, alongside new screenshots. Part of the information was shared by theFinal Fantasy VII Remakeofficial English Twitter. However, the Japanese press release had even more details. On Yuffie’s gameplay as well. So we translated and included everything below. Yuffie Kisaragi Japanese Profile Yuffie Kisaragi is one of the members of Wutai’s special operations force known as Shinobi....

June 21, 2025 · 2 min · 354 words · Sheryl Myers

Genshin Impact 2.2 Shirikoro Peak Door Puzzle Solution

miHoYo launchedGenshin Impact 2.2, Into the Perilous Labyrinth of Fog, on October 13 - and during the Find your way through the mist and make an offering at the perches sub quest, you’ll encounter several puzzles at Shirikoro Peak, here are all the solutions you need in video, most notably on how to drain the water and open the doors. But first, if you haven’t cleared the perches in Chirai Shrine and Autake Plains yet, ensure to check ourdedicated guidefor this section of the quest....

June 21, 2025 · 3 min · 557 words · Denise French

God of War Fan Channels Her Inner Goddess With a Magical Freya Cosplay

Make way for the mythology queen Freya as cosplayer Feliciavox delves into the goddess’s soul. God of Warquickly became one of PlayStation 4’s most beloved games. Players around the world embraced Kratos and his son Atreus on their epic journey as they encountered monsters and gods of the Norse world. Many characters were met as the two wandered the realms that included the likes of Baldur, Sindri and Brok (Huldra Brothers), and Mimir but one of the most captivating characters inGod of Waris Freya, also known as The Witch of the Woods or Frigg and she’s certainly a firm favourite with cosplayers, particularly due to her outstanding attire and feisty persona....

June 21, 2025 · 2 min · 364 words · Robert Smith

Hideaki Anno’s Studio Ghibli Dream Project Must Cast Emma Watson as Live Action Nausicaä

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Hideaki Anno is a prolific director in the anime world. You might know him from his most celebrated creation, theEvangelionfranchise. While the director is surfing his successes with one hit film after another, it seems that his one dream production is far from his control. Anno was previously involved in the animation of Studio Ghibli’sNausicaä of the Valley of the Wind....

June 21, 2025 · 4 min · 730 words · Ronald Hill

Hidetaka Miyazaki Has “Several Reasons” To Defend Elden Ring Against Its Greatest Criticism: Hyper-Fragmented Storytelling

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Anyone who has playedElden Ring, or any FromSoftware game for that matter, would know that the type of storytelling in these innovative action RPGs is unlike most other big-budget AAA games, which use cutscenes and dialogue to advance their plots. FromSoftware games, meanwhile, use a “fragmented” approach that has the player piecing the lore themselves by text from several objects peppered throughout the game....

June 21, 2025 · 4 min · 791 words · Lisa Oneill

Hogwarts Legacy To Get New Showcase At Gamescom 2022

As announced byGeoff Keighley,Hogwarts Legacyis getting “an exclusive new look” duringGamescom 2022’s Opening Night Live show On August 23. Gamescom is one of the more well-known annual gaming events, which this year will take place from August 24 to August 28. The event holds various panels and conferences, and allows players and reporters to get first-hand experience with upcoming games. However, the 2-hour Opening Night Live show, starting at 2PM ET (11AM PT), will be streamed online for everyone, and is set to feature “world premieres, new game announcements and more....

June 21, 2025 · 2 min · 392 words · Marc Mann

Is Helldivers 2 on Xbox?

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Players are still asking this question: IsHelldivers 2on Xbox? The game brought a fresh charm upon release, bringing fans across the globe together to liberate various planets by doing some much-needed pest control. The approach that Arrowhead took withHelldivers 2is very unique and is what sets it apart from other shooters in the market. Despite this uniqueness, the game has seen quite a few highs and lows....

June 21, 2025 · 4 min · 797 words · Cathy Cole

Jujutsu Kaisen: Choso's Powers And Abilities Explained

Quick Links As of writing this article, we have been treated with one of the best battles of recent times; yes, we are talking about Choso vs. Yuji Itadori. Each and every panel of the battle was worth a jaw-drop, and seeing Choso into action was hair-raising. Those who thought what someone like Choso was capable of, well, this was an eye-opening battle. Jujutsu Kaisen: Gojo’s 8 Funniest Moments, Ranked Gojo is like a box full of surprises!...

June 21, 2025 · 3 min · 567 words · Kelly Morales

Julia Roberts’ Siblings: Know More About Lisa, Eric Roberts, and Nancy Motes and Their Tangled Relationship

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Known for her captivating on-screen performances and undeniable charm, Julia Roberts has been a dominant force in the film industry for decades. With her rise to stardom, not only has her career and work attracted significant attention, but so has her life behind the scenes. Like many Hollywood stars, her romantic relationships and complicated family dynamics have been a subject of public fascination....

June 21, 2025 · 11 min · 2276 words · Sara West