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Inanime, you will occasionally come across characters who are completely clueless about love. It’s an interesting trope that was especially popular in the 1990s and the 2000s. While it still exists, it’s not as common as it used to be, especially for the protagonists. It’s understandable if you don’t enjoy the stereotypical clueless character, as it can definitely get frustrating after some time. However, there’s a certain charm to these characters that we might occasionally want to appreciate....

Quick Links No matter what you’re doing in the real world with your sweetheart this weekend, be sure to check intoMonopoly Goas well to see how things are going with your other four partners - your Sweets Partners during the event, that is! BetweenFebruary 12 at 12PM ESTandFebruary 17 at 3PM EST, you and four partners will be working together in Sweets Partners to earn a wide variety of cool prizes....

Quick Links Sniper Elite: Resistance’s DLC mission lets you do what history wishes it could: take out Hitler in the most ridiculous ways possible. But before you turn the Fuhrer into a cautionary tale about bad snack choices, you’ll need to wreck Nazi communications, torch their propaganda efforts, and sneak through enemy lines without making a scene. This guide walks you through every step, from sabotaging radio towers to setting up a truly theatrical exit for history’s worst mustache....

Political animebrings a unique blend of intrigue, power struggles, and moral dilemmas that captivate fans of complex storytelling. These series delve into themes of governance, rebellion, and the intricacies of leadership, often set against the backdrop of war or fantastical worlds. From Legend of the Galactic Heroes, with its sweeping interstellar conflict, to the character-driven drama of Yona of the Dawn, these politically-themed anime explore both the grand scale and the personal stakes of power....

Summary Many companies out there describe their workplace as one big happy family, and most of the time, that isn’t true. However, for Rooster Teeth, it was true. No other entertainment company had this level of synergy with on-air talent and, especially, the deep connection with the fanbase. The RT community was and still is awesome and never died down, even in Rooster Teeth’s final days. The company shut down in May 2024, leaving a long-lasting legacy behind it, but it’s back under the leadership of founder Burnie Burns....

Summary Dead by Daylightis a smorgasbord of horror icons, from Michael Myers to Ghostface and the Xenomorph, but Behaviour Interactive recentlybrought Nicolas Cage into the fold as himself, setting a new precedent —realpeople are fair game. So, who better than horror legend Stephen King to join him? “I’ll say Stephen King just because I know it’s probably not going to happen,” game director and head of partnershipsMathieu Côté told TheGamerwhen asked what horror ‘franchise’ he’d like to work with in the future....

Quick Links Your adventures inLike a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaiifocus on finding the legendary Lost Treasure of the Esperanza, with the team looking for a pirate ship with a cargo rumoured to be worth billions, including not only Incan gold but, more importantly, an elixir of eternal life. The highly sought-after haul is a legend among would-be treasure hunters in Pirate Yakuza, but is the same true of the real world and did the game take inspiration from a real lost treasure?...

Summary Last month,Dynasty Warriors: Originskicked off whatis shaping to be a strong year for video games with its release. It immediately becamethe franchise’s single highest-rated game, as well asits single biggest player count. That said, there was just one problem — the NPCs talked way too much. Now,via Patch 1.0003, Koei Tecmo is letting players mute the NPCs right in their tracks.Per the patch notes, players can make the rumors that appear in the overworld appear either less frequently or mute them altogether....

Last week, I wrote that while Iunderstood the potential human cost of shutting down a God of War live-service game before it had even finisheddevelopment, it was ultimately a good thing to do. That, given the unsuitability of Kratos' story to be stretched out into an online battle pass fest, the game could never have matched the greatness of the single-player series, and was an expensive waste of time from an industry that had put all of its chips on black only to discover it had misread the roll so much they were actually playing craps, not roulette....

Quick Links Every year, the baseball season is preceded by a period of spring training. It functions much like any other sport’s preseason, helping the veterans get into playing shape and offering coaches the opportunity to evaluate younger talent. If these new players perform well, they can even earn a spot on the Major League roster. The developers ofMLB The Show 25recognize the excitement that comes with new potential stars emerging, and the game is recognizing these standouts with the Spring Breakout Program....

Summary PlayStationis now rolling full steam ahead in its plans to adapt as much of its IP into movies and TV as feasibly possible. After testing the waters with a few adaptations, at CES 2025, Sony announcedHelldiversandHorizon Zero Dawnwould bemaking their way to the silver screen, andGhost of Tsushimawould be getting an anime. While the reception to the announcements of all three adaptations was mixed, Horizon Zero Dawn got the most slack, and even fans of the series can’t see why it’s being adapted....

Quick Links In most Monster Hunter games, the story is a means to an end. It sets the scene and gives you an overall theme, but it’s never been something you intently follow.Monster Hunter Wildshas decided to change that, giving a bona-fide story that is a genuine joy to follow. While that does mean there’s more hand-holding, you get an actually thoughtful story. With all that extra story though, comes a considerably longer campaign than other entries in the series, and that means it might be a while until you reach the real meat of the game in High Rank....

Quick Links The Brute Abombinator is the third boss in the Cruiserweight division of the Arcadion raid series inFinal Fantasy 14. After your victory against Sugar Riot, your next opponent was supposed to be the Cruiserweight Champion, the Howling Blade, but the Brute Bomber challenged you to a duel. Overloading on Feral Souls, the Brute Bomber became the Brute Ambombinator, his body transforming into that of a monster. To continue to the champion and stop the Brute Abombinator from wrecking havoc on Solution Nine, you’ll need to defeat him....