Summary Import tariffs imposed by United States President Donald Trump via executive order continue to cause concern for budget-conscious video game players as his oft-reported trade war with China, Canada, and Mexico continues to ramp up. New or increased tariffs against the three countries went into effect on March 4, and multiple industry analysts have been showing concern about what they might mean for consoles like theNintendo Switch 2and physical video game discs....

Summary April 3 will be a major day forCall of Duty: Warzonefans, as Activision has officially confirmed the long-awaited return of Verdansk, the original map from the franchise’s free-to-play battle royale. The announcement comes as partof the fifth-anniversary celebration forCall of Duty: Warzone. Currently, the game features the Urzikstan map, which debuted alongsideModern Warfare 3. Verdansk’s return was first confirmed duringBlack Ops 6’sCoDNext event in August 2024, with the developers revealing that the original map would be making a comeback in Activision’s battle royale....

More than rhythmic freeflow combat and cape-gliding traversal, theArkhamseries ofBatmangames has always had an inspired suite of gadgets at its core. BesidesBatman: Arkham Shadow, everyArkhamgame has taken place over the course of a single night and thus necessitated the use of a tighter inventory or improvisational tools as Batman is faced with unique obstacles. Still,gadgets such as the Batclaw, Cryptographic Sequencer, Explosive Gel, and Batarangsare mainstays that Batman always has equipped in his utility belt by the end of each game....

The second wave ofAstro BotDLC stages is already proving to be quite a bit more difficult than the first, with Thrust or Bust ranking amongthe toughest courses in the game. As a result, those hoping to master its many challenges and rescue the VIP bot at the end of it will need to bring their A-game. As the name might suggest, Thrust or Bust has players make use of the dog power-up to navigate an incredibly challenging course....

Summary Ahead of its release, it makes sense whyAvowedfans would be more interested in its combat and story than anything else. Obsidian is known for its writing and storytelling, so the same caliber should be expected ofAvowed. Additionally,Avowed’s combathas been shown off as a flashy, chaotic, fast-paced frenzy that isn’t typical of a first-person RPG, thereby understandably piquing the interest of many of those who have borne witness to it. However,Avowedhas been sneakily hiding an ace up its sleeve this entire time, and it’s a highly unexpected one: its parkour....

Summary Phasmophobiais aunique co-op experiencewhere players must work together to explore various haunted locations and discover what sort of ghost has made it their home. Players must gather evidence with an abundance of equipment to whittle down what type of ghost it could be from the list. This must be done while avoiding being killed by the ghost during its hunts. Since the release of Phasmophobia, there have been plenty of new and interesting ghost-hunting games, as well as some titles that have put a spin on the concept....

Summary Stories are significant elements of almost all JRPGs because they allow developers to introduce characters and define the tone of the narrative. Well-crafted, but sometimes exaggerated plots, attract many players to the genre, presenting fascinating worlds and discoveries told in engaging ways. Onecommon technique in these games is the plot twist,a surprising revelation that can completely change the narrative in seconds. Many of thebest plot twists in JRPGseither challenge expectations and add new layers to the story or are so well-executed that, even if anticipated, they still manage to surprise....

Team Composition Best Light Cone Tribbie, the high priest of Janusopolis and coreflame bearer of Oronyx, shines as a versatile support character inHonkai: Star Rail. Her skill grants RES PEN to her allies, while her ultimate increases the damage enemies take, making her an invaluable asset to any team composition, since both of these are general buffs that is applicable to most characters. With that being the case, despite sharing thesame element and path as Sparkle, Tribbie differs significantly in her utility....

Summary Quick Links Blue Exorcist: The Blue Night Saga’sepisode six,titled “If It Weren’t For Me”, is out, and it sheds light on Yuri and Satan’s relationship. While Rin Okumura continues to explore his past, he sees the very moment Satan and Yuri choose to be together for the rest of their lives. We also see their relationship developing to the point where Yuri wants to have kids with Satan. This decision definitely shocks Shiro, who is still upset about the fact he had topart ways with Yuri....

Civilization 7takes plenty of inspiration from previous entries, but ultimately charts its own course. While fans of other turn-based strategy games should find plenty of features familiar,Civilization 7is most defined by its newly-introduced Age System. Where many areas have been flatly improved, the Age System provides a little bit more room for debate. Most notably, Age Transitions have completely changed the pace of the game compared to previous entries. Whereasgames likeCivilization 6would follow one continuous campaign across the ages,Civilization 7is essentially split into three different slices....

Just like with every singleSid Meier’s Civilizationtitle before it,Sid Meier’s Civilization 7has introduced a plethora of exciting changes to the formula. Civilizations and leaders have been separated, the game has been broken down into three distinct ages, and much of the gameplay has been overhauled to suit this new title. But, while all of that makes for a strong strategic experience, the bestSid Meier’s Civilization 7addition may actually come with its brand-new commanders feature....

Daredevil: Born Againis a chance to bring the unique tone of the Marvel Netflix shows into the modern Marvel Cinematic Universe. The MCU has faced a lot of controversy sinceEndgame, particularly suffering accusations of homogeneity. Everything has just seemed oddly the same ever since the Infinity Saga ended, but a return to the franchise’s awkward side universe could change things. It’s enough to make a fan wonder what some of the previous MCU projects might have been like in this new/old tone....

Warning: The following contains spoilers for Dragon Ball DAIMA Episode 19, “Betrayal”, now streaming onCrunchyroll. Summary Quick Links Dragon Ball DAIMAbegan with Goku and friends getting shrunk down to the size of children, but those miniature bodies have been struggling to keep up with Supreme Demon King Gomah. The Evil Third Eye keeps pushing Gomah to new heights, and it’ll take something huge to take him down. With the summoning of Demon Realm Porunga, this may be the final chance for Earth’s heroes to turn the tide before the finale ofDragon Ball DAIMA....