Summary Although theFinal Fantasyseries' protagonists are renowned across the video game industry as world-saving and even reality-saving heroes, some of the franchise’s champions remain relatively frail. Whether this is from a more ardent focus on gathering a worthy party of friends to aid them, or through a lack of divine strength, theFinal Fantasyseries has a vast spectrum of strength for its protagonists to rest on. From the series' inaugural protagonists remaining as mortal swordsmen who grasp destiny with their hands to lucky heroes who are arguably weaker than their less star-studded allies, theFinal Fantasyseries is filled with protagonists who are more than willing to remain on the weaker side....

Summary CD Projekt Red has a big opportunity to reinvent theWitcherfranchise with its upcoming installment,The Witcher 4, simply due to the title’s “brand-new saga” status. As the beginning of an all-new story for theWitcherseries,The Witcher 4can essentially build something fresh and original on top of the franchise’s foundation, so long as it retains theWitcherDNA it has established over the last almost two decades now. While some of these potential changes are already clear — like the new story that will arrive alongsideThe Witcher 4’s protagonist, Ciri— other changes may require even bolder steps toward reimaginingThe Witcher’s gameplay....

Summary Quick Links Since its publication over a hundred years ago,Anne of Green Gables has been enchanting readersworldwide with its story filled with imagination, resilience, and self-discovery. Written by Lucy Maud Montgomery in the year 1908, this novel has been the subject of several films, television programs, and many stage productions. Well, there is good news for anime fans now, as a brand-new adaptation known as Anne Shirley is on the way to bringing this beloved tale into a whole new form....

WhileThe Wheel of Timeis a fantasy epic dealing with the fate of the world, it is also a story about characters. The adventure has a humble beginning, with a group of friends leaving their home in pursuit of a mysterious destiny. As the story continues, both the originalWheel of Timenovels and the TV adaption continue to prioritize character relationships as they shift, strengthen, and, in some cases, fall apart. The upcoming third season of the show will continue this trend....

There’s nothing quite like a wedding, andKingdom Come: Deliverance 2offers a fantastic, medieval version of one during its first act. Reflecting the larger identity ofKingdom Come: Deliverance 2as a meticulously detailed life simulation series, this story beat offers true-to-life social dynamics, but also the perfect amount of low-stakes frivolity. Minor spoilers ahead forKingdom Come: Deliverance 2. After gettingseparated from Hans Capon,Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2’sleading man Henry of Skalitz must find a way to get some face time with Otto von Bergow....

Sadly, studio closures and mass layoffs have become commonplace in the games industry, hardly ever coming as a surprise. But even so, the recent shuttering ofWonder Womandeveloper Monolith is something of a shock, on par with the sudden shutdowns of Arkane Austin and Tango Gameworks last year.Monolith was a storied developerresponsible for inventive games likeF.E.A.R.,Condemned: Criminal Origins, and theShadow of Mordorseries. Audiences were therefore considerably excited to see how the company would apply its rich pedigree, talent pool, and ingenuity toWonder Woman, a character that has been mostly absent from modern gaming, at least as a lead....

Summary In keeping with a time-honored wrestling tradition,WWE 2K25almost made its Samoan wrestlers immune to the common headbutt.WWE 2K25will be centered around the Bloodline, with its 2K Showcase mode allowing fans to recreate and even rewrite famous matches featuring Roman Reigns, The Rock, Rikishi, the Headshrinkers, and many other members of the legendary Anoaʻi wrestling family. These famed Samoan wrestlers are among some of the toughest competitors in WWE history, as evidenced byWWE 2K25cover star Roman Reigns’snearly four-year run as the WWE Undisputed Champion and Jey Uso’s surprising victory at the 2025 Men’s Royale Rumble earlier in February....

Summary Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Manmay have recently mapped out the essence of howPeter Parker’s journey is ideally poised to evolve. Despite his considerable heroics around New York City, Peter remains a high-school-to-college-age young man navigating life, responsibility, and the shadow left behind by Tony Stark. For many fans, the transition into more grounded storytelling feels like a natural next step for the MCU, especially now that the larger-than-life billionaire mentor is gone....

Summary It has now been nearly two years since the release ofThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and while another installment in the series,Echoes of Wisdom, has launched since then, its legacy is far from over.Tears of the Kingdombuilt on the groundwork laid by its predecessor to offer players something unprecedented in theZeldalandscape — namely, an expanded emphasis onopen-ended gameplayand creativity. WithTears of the Kingdombeing almost two years old now andEchoes of Wisdom, a newerZeldagame, now being available, it might not feel worth replaying in 2025....

Quick Links Miku and The Shaka Shaka Potato Yesterday, the official McDonald’s Japan account posted a picture of a shade that resembled Miku,teasing the collaboration. Fans promptly replied with many jokes, but everyone guessed what it was about: Today,McDonald’s confirmed that it will be collaborating with the virtual diva on Miku Day, which takes place on March 9. The number three can be read as “mi” and nine can be read as “ku” in Japanese, but these numbers can also be read as “san” and “kyu”, respectively, so they can mean “Thank you, Miku” (“sankyu miku”):...

The sprawling role-playing gameAvowedsees players journeying into the heart of the dangerous Living Lands to learn more about the deadly Dreamscourge—but they don’t have to do it alone.Avowedfeatures four companions that players can recruit, journey with, and fight alongside. One companion, Yatzli the orlan mage, was played by veteran actor Anjali Bhimani, who particularly loved the positivity and sass the character brought to the party. Game Rant spoke to Bhimani about what it was like to play Yatzli inAvowed....

Summary While BioWare led the development of its predecessor,Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2: The Sith LordswasAvoweddeveloper Obsidian Entertainment’s first project after being founded by former Black Isle Studios developers — a project that the team managed to complete in just a little over a year. To this day,Knights of the Old Republic 2is considered one of the best RPGs ever made, on account of its philosophical storytelling, character depth, and subversive take onStar Warsmorality....

Summary Quick Links Berserkis widely considered the greatest seinen manga series of all time. It offers readers a perfect blend of horror, comedy, action, and adventure. On top of that, it has some of the most detailed artwork, making it the complete package. Berserk manga has been releasingnew chapters on and off, which is understandable considering how much effort goes into producing them. The last Berserk chapter came out in November 2024, so fans have been waiting for a long time to find out what happens to Guts and his friends....